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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Archive of @britishacademy.bsky.social Fellow Stuart Hall is now live. Includes looking at his impact on the history of communication theory, culminating in the architecture of contemporary AI models www.theguardian.com/society/2026... Archive link: stuarthalldigital.bham.ac.uk/archival_mat...

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Thatcherism via the Walkman: Stuart Hall’s British cultural studies preserved online

Project lead says it celebrates ‘incredible contributions’ Jamaica-born sociologist made to Britain’s culture

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Will Thorne @wbthorne.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

What rent control features matter most? Curious about exploring the rent control literature yourself? You can try for yourself here: wbthorne.com/evidence.html

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Tom Dobson @tomdobbo.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Good news for Slow Horses fans. Lots of filming outside Slough House and around the neighbourhood today.

Picture of filming on location at the entrance to Slough House in the slow horses tv series

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Tom Dobson @tomdobbo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The independent commission in response to Manchester City’s irrefutable evidence

Dr Johnson kicking a large stone in response to Bishop Berkeley. ‘I refute it thus’

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Diane Coyle @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

From @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social “Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed. “ slate.com/technology/2...

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Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning

Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.

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Tom Dobson @tomdobbo.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

This was really good, in fact the best writer event/interview I’ve been to. @stephenkb.bsky.social will be pleased to know (probably did already) that James Graham has a forthcoming play about John Major

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Tom Dobson @tomdobbo.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

I sincerely hope so. It was the worst idea in London politics since the abolition of the GLC.

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Tom Dobson @tomdobbo.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Absolutely love this. Reflective of having grown up in inner London and formed likes and dislikes prior to having to add the veneer of intellectual justification. Tower goes up. Train goes zoom. Lights go flash. People go hubbub. Kids hang around.

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Tom Dobson @tomdobbo.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Marvellous homage to Chapelle le Corbusier at Ronchamp

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 20/12/2025

More global companies are joining established firms in making Canary Wharf their home. A further vote of confidence that London is the place to be when it comes to finance and innovation.

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London's answer to Wall Street gains momentum as major firms sign on

HSBC, BBVA, Barclays, Citibank and others have also recommitted to Canary Wharf in 2025.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

The consultation on the revised NPPF is open for 12 weeks, and we will be working intensively with the sector over that period to refine our proposals and make sure the final version delivers on our objectives. Have your say here 👇🏻 www.gov.uk/government/c...

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National Planning Policy Framework: proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system

We are seeking views on a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other changes to the planning system.

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Tom Dobson @tomdobbo.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Fred’s dead (no he ain’t!) Just saw Fred Wesley @unionchapeluk.bsky.social. what a privilege. all time great trombonist, showman & mainstay of James Brown and George Clinton’s bands. New JBs are brilliant with back catalogue to die for. Tickets available for tomorrow. You won’t regret it.

Fred Wesley, trombonist on stage at Union Chapel

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Tom Dobson @tomdobbo.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Positive move from the Government and glad it’s happened quickly. Important to clarify the position after recent Appeal decisions to give more certainty to applicants and decision makers.

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Tom Dobson @tomdobbo.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Much as I love Ant haven’t we been here before with Universal Credit and Andrew Lansley’s NHS reforms? I would be very cautious about throwing the whole system in the air when ministers already have many of the legal tools to add certainty anyway.

Picture of scene from Father Ted with priest saying ‘is there anything to be said for having another planning bill’

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Tom Dobson @tomdobbo.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

As ever an excellent and informative blog by Simon, as is the original post linked in the article about the substantive issue in the Epping case. Simon saw the writing on the wall on x/twitter long before most of us and is the epitome of a decent human being in indecent times.

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Tom Dobson @tomdobbo.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

The response to this is insane. Read the post it doesn’t replace other contact. AI may or may not be helpful but it is something that people are going to try so why not see whether it can be of benefit? And for the concern trolls (or people who think MPs are lazy) here’s his August surgeries.

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Tom Dobson @tomdobbo.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Always thought we should move from negative regulatory approach to positive Government led plans to achieve improvements which developers contribute to. Having watched the bill committee i think that is the intention and I hope these clarifications re-assure people that is what will happen

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Tom Dobson @tomdobbo.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

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Tom Dobson @tomdobbo.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Absolutely agree. We have done this before and can do it again, let’s finish the job, is much better framing. The tendency to catastrophise everything (even if you think it’s a catastrophe) politically puts it in the category of ‘this must be really hard and everyone must change their lifestyles’

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Tom Dobson @tomdobbo.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Arteta will be pleased because actually this means Arsenal have won the Champions League because they had more possession in the 2nd leg against PSG.

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Tom Dobson @tomdobbo.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Very disappointed there is no Whyteleafe South or Caterham.

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Dinah Rose KC @dinahrose.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

The Board said women were too "emotionally labile" to be licensed to box, because of their menstrual cycle. It's still the only time I've ever advised a client they have a 100% chance of success

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Tom Wilson @feedthedrummer.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

This is ugly, unworkable, nonsense and frankly a mask slip moment. We are in substantial danger of slipping into a moment of mass hysteria and moral panic not seen in decades and it cannot stand.

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Tom Dobson @tomdobbo.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Enjoyed doing this. If you missed its on YouTube. In summary, IMV, Grey Belt is a well designed policy contributing to housing growth in the right places, in advance of more fundamental GB reviews (and New Towns). Forthcoming viability guidance is going to be important for this and generally.

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Tom Dobson @tomdobbo.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

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Tom Dobson @tomdobbo.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Sorry but there is only one holy trinity

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Tom Dobson @tomdobbo.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

This is one of my locals. If you live in Islington please support the pub by e mailing the Council. Some punters can be annoying but you live in bloody EC1! (Ps it’s licensing not planning!)

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Anna Clarke @annaclarke.bsky.social · 14/08/2024

There's only any logic in upping London's housing target if you think that'll increase housebuilding rates - but London was failing (by masses) to meet the previous target - so I can't see how increasing it to even more unrealistic levels would help?

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