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Alastair Millar @skriptorium.info · 16/07/2026
In the age of AI slop, people would do well to remember words ascribed to Samuel Johnson: "What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure"
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Prof Katherine Schofield 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇪🇺 @katherineschof8.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Music contributes 8 BILLION per year to the UK economy, and has been critically damaged by UK governmental neglect across the music ecosystem since 2010. Apparently that neglect will continue. Receipts via @ukmusic.bsky.social www.ukmusic.org/news/new-rep...
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New Report Reveals UK Music Industry Contributes Record £8 Billion To UK Economy
12.11.2025: UK Music, the collective voice of the music industry, has released its annual economic report, This Is Music 2025. The report outlines the huge contribution the UK music industry makes to…
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
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Gary Stevenson @garyseconomics.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
How will we change this country for our grandchildren?
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tracyp63.bsky.social @tracyp63.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
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The no-BS guide to asylum in Wales
What the Nation of Sanctuary really is and the reality for refugees in Cymru
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Gregory Norminton @gregorynorminton.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Trees aren’t a nice to have: they’re a survival strategy. And it’s not enough to ‘plant & forget’ as happens too often in the UK (whereupon saplings die of thirst). They need watering and nurturing. A massive ongoing spend, but vastly worthwhile. The Woodland Trust is doing good work work on this.
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Is There Tree Equity Where You Live? - Woodland Trust
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bmcarthur17 @bmcarthur17.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
This Brit nails it. #Immigration
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Peter Walker @peterwalker99.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Extremely good sketch by @mrjohncrace.bsky.social from yesterday's PMQs, particularly this bit. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
That just left Nige to make political capital out of a young man’s death. Everything is just material for Nige. He doesn’t give a shit about anyone or anything but himself. He is devoid of empathy, unable to see beyond his own vanity.

His imagined glories. King of kings. Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair. “It’s now clear there is two-tier policing for different ethnic groups,” he began. Though he had no evidence to support this. Other than that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor would never have been arrested if he had been black. But Nige has never let the facts get in the way of his bigotry. And he has never needed his bigotry more than now.

Farage was not finished. There was anger spilling out on the streets of Southampton. Anger that he had done his best to stir up. He sounded disappointed that more people hadn’t been involved. He had asked for “pure cold rage”. But somehow the rage had not felt pure enough. Nor cold enough. Why couldn’t people even channel undiluted fury any more?

Starmer’s response was withering. He had the whole house, apart from the six Reform MPs, right behind him. He was disgusted with Farage’s comments. How dare he pretend to respect the wishes of Henry’s family. What he had done was unforgivable. The least anyone could do was keep quiet when asked. But Nige had, in a way, done us all a service. He had shown himself for who he really was. The whole country could now see through him.

It was as if we were watching the end of something. For 18 months, it has felt as if Reform is on an unstoppable roll. One triumph after another, as Labour and the Tories competed to be more useless than each other. But over the past six weeks, the shine has come off. They are the emperor with no clothes. Just another bunch of loudmouths with no answers. Just grievance.
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Jim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
your regular reminder that Reform published a draft bill in May last year which promised to deregulate the crypto industry and cut stamp duty on transactions from 24% to 10%
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
What Reform did today was an incitement to rioting and an insult to a grieving family. This bloke should have hung his goddamn head in shame.
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James Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Further evidence the net zero economy is one of the few parts of the economy that is booming. Truly insane that now is the time politicians start attacking one of the only sources of growth for UK businesses. www.businessgreen.com/news/4530440...
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UK net zero economy tops £105bn and supports 1.1 million jobs
UK's burgeoning net zero industries hailed as economic 'powerhouse' following latest study from CBI Economics
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tracyp63.bsky.social @tracyp63.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
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Britain ‘sleepwalking into a food crisis’ without urgent action, experts say
Industry figures warn of national security risk and call for ministers to address impact of extreme weather, inflation and Iran war
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THE NERVE @thenerve.news · 18/05/2026
Carole Cadwalladr on why appointing Matt Brittin as director general could be a huge mistake for the BBC
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Sneaking a giant screen into the flagshagger march is one of the funniest things @ledbydonkeys.org have ever done. "STAY HYDRATED" 😂🤣😂
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tracyp63.bsky.social @tracyp63.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
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A catastrophic climate event is upon us. Here is why you’ve heard so little about it | George Monbiot
Scientists say a crucial Atlantic system is set to collapse. But the billionaire death cult that steers humanity’s destiny just doesn’t do existential crises, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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tracyp63.bsky.social @tracyp63.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Opinion | A catastrophic climate event is upon us. Here is why you’ve heard so little about it - The Guardian
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ASH TRAY The First, Popetato of Wülferhampton 📎 @thomasashman64.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
BBC News - Reform UK will tell Welsh museums how to present history, manifesto says www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... This is going down a dangerous path
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Reform to tell Welsh museums how to present history, manifesto says
Election pledges say Reform would ask museums to present history chronologically.
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tracyp63.bsky.social @tracyp63.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Reform UK will tell Welsh museums how to present history, manifesto says
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Will Hayward - Wales Journo @willhaycardiff.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
"I would rather w**k with a razor". Pretty clear response from bloke in Wales when asked if he would consider voting Reform... The man from Reform (who took it in good spirits tbf) is Zak Weaver, a former Tory staffer who defected in February.
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tracyp63.bsky.social @tracyp63.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
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‘A fire that’s burning again’: Welsh language resurges thanks to adult learners
The number of people on Dysgu Cymraeg courses has risen by 61% since 2017, as people in Wales rediscover the ‘poetry’ of the language
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tracyp63.bsky.social @tracyp63.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
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This is a life and death story for the UK – so why is it being brushed under the carpet? | Aditya Chakrabortty
The news that healthy life expectancy is in decline in Britain exposes a serious truth about the state we’re in, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
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Helen McCarthy @helenmccarthy51.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
This is a political piece, but it has lessons for all writers in how to craft a story that really lands with readers. The focus, the intelligence and the skill stand out a mile in the current pathetic crop of writing on Reform.
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Attitude Evs 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @j-evs.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Must read article from @willhaycardiff.bsky.social Straight up fact, anyone consider voting for these policy-less, brainless, soulless charlatans of Reform, will be responsible for destroying the communities of Cymru.
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David Llewellyn @drdaillewellyn.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
And Billy too... #minneapolis #billybragg
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David Llewellyn @drdaillewellyn.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
The only Boss that matters in the USA. Well done, Bruce. #springsteen #trump youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
‪Watch ‘Private Eye - The Year In Review 2025’ on the Eye’s YouTube ⤵️‬ youtu.be/AQ5Xxj2EwGQ%...
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Incredibly brave. Imagine the faceless bores the BBC will have making their programmes if they continue down this path.
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Norwegian Frankfurter @scanditina.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
While I listen to you @mrjamesob.bsky.social this beauty popped up!
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Will Hayward - Wales Journo @willhaycardiff.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
My piece for The Guardian about why I am far more concerned about Reform's aversion to scrutiny than I am about them calling me a c***. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I don’t care if Reform calls me a bad word on WhatsApp. But the story behind its gaffe is far more worrying | Will Hayward
The leaked exchange shows how much the party dislikes scrutiny – which reveals a lot about its approach to governing, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward
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Stuart Gwynn 🇺🇦🇪🇺🇨🇦 @stuartgwynn.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
More great work from Will. I fear we'll be royally screwed if Reform get in next year. I also fear that many in Wales don't have the criticall thinking skills to ask "Why haven’t you got a leader? How are you going to make things better? What are your policies?".
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Steve B @stevebasnett.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Why this matters: Martin Shipton, Nation Cymru: "Wales is Reform’s next big target… if they [win the Senedd next May] it will make the national Reform party flush with taxpayers’ cash." (quote from @thenerve.news) Reform run Kent has already disappeared £40 million. Wales would be much more.
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tracyp63.bsky.social @tracyp63.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
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aren't you tired of feeling insane all the time?
Behold! I have had a thought.
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Gary Stevenson @garyseconomics.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Poor people are being abandoned by this country. Brian Eno telling it straight
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Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Read 'em and weep. (www.nber.org/system/files...)
This paper examines the impact of the UK's decision to leave the European Union (Brexit) in 2016. Using almost a decade of data since the referendum, we combine simulations based on macro data with estimates derived from micro data collected through our Decision Maker Panel survey. These estimates suggest that by 2025, Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time. We estimate that investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%. These large negative impacts reflect a combination of elevated uncertainty, reduced demand, diverted management time, and increased misallocation of resources from a protracted Brexit process. Comparing these with contemporary forecasts – providing a rare macro example to complement the burgeoning microliterature of social science predictions – shows that these forecasts were accurate over a 5-year horizon, but they underestimated the impact over a decade.
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Everyone Hates Elon @everyonehateselon.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
James Dyson owns more UK land than the actual KING. But he pays an effective tax rate of LESS THAN 1%* on his total wealth. Here’s a novel idea @keirstarmer: to fund schools and hospitals, TAX THE BILLIONAIRES. 📍Station Lane, Bristol - near James Dyson’s £20m country estate Dodington Park
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Gary Stevenson @garyseconomics.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Here's the link if you wanna donate: taxjustice.uk/afr3-external/
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Help us win wealth taxes
We’re at a crucial moment to win an economy for the many. But we need your help to take on the greedy super-rich few trying to stop us.
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Gary Stevenson @garyseconomics.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
These guys are one of the only voices in the UK economics/tax space campaigning for higher taxes on wealth. They're asking for donations to keep doing this work.
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Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Jesus Christ. We go mad about one bloke we wrongly released, yet hear next to nothing about this horror? www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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More than 50 child asylum seekers still missing after disappearing from Kent care
Council data obtained by the Guardian shows 345 children have gone missing in recent years, many probably taken by traffickers
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Tim Minchin @timminchin.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
A few thoughts on art: art plus intent, and the human connections and empathy of live performance. From The Art of Tax Reform Summit 2025 in NSW.
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Tim Minchin’s Full Speech at The Art of Tax Reform Summit 2025 - NSW, Australia
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
This was so witty and human. What an absolute hero. open.substack.com/pub/bestforb...
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A week before my wedding, I woke up with facial paralysis
‘Apart from having to drink my pints through a straw, occasionally needing to wear an eyepatch and the classical guitarist nobody could hear, I wouldn’t have changed a thing about the big day.’ - Nial...
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Doug Parr @dougparr.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
UK wind power benefits and costs 2010-2023 : Lower energy bills through avoided gas: £14.2bn Avoided infra & new gas generation: £133.3bn Subsidies paid to wind power: - £43.2bn Overall benefit to UK economy **£104bn** Don't believe the wind power haters www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Wind power has cut £104bn from UK energy costs since 2010, study finds
Reduction comes from energy generated from windfarms and lower cost of gas owing to lower demand
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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 27/10/2025
Farage: epic grifter
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Jennifer Ouellette @jenlucpiquant.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
New Study Finds Annual COVID Vaccines Protect People against Severe Disease, Even with Prior Immunity www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...
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Annual COVID Vaccines Save Lives, New Study Shows
A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination
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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Lords Heseltine & Kinnock seem more alive to these self-evident truths than most members of the Commons. Similarly, I find thinkers with direct lived experience of far right dictatorship, Greeks of a certain age for example, crystal clear about what’s happening now.
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Will Hayward - Wales Journo @willhaycardiff.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Reform keeps arguing immigration is an issue when it isn’t. There is a by-election right now in Caerphilly and Nigel Farage’s party keeps saying that immigration is an issue there. BUT over 97% percent of people in the area were born in the UK. We need to debate based on facts not scaremongering.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 26/09/2025
I’m deeply concerned about recent racist attacks in our capital city.
From the TfL workers being punched and racially abused to women who were chased down the street - I’m deeply concerned about the alarming rise of racist attacks in our capital city. 
 
We are also seeing appalling incidents elsewhere in the country - some of which have included abhorrent violence towards children.
 
These incidents illustrate the dangers of allowing racism to be normalised and mainstreamed. Real lives and personal safety are under threat.
 
I will continue to speak out against racial inequalities and injustices, as well as providing support to organisations working to support our communities and bring people together.
 
London is a successful, liberal and multicultural city. The greatest in the world. It will always be for everyone and I promise you: that will never change.

MAYOR OF LONDON, SADIQ KHAN
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Greg Jenner (Historian) @gregjenner.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
This brilliant video by singer Chris Cron deserves its own applause (he’s on Instagram), but it also reminds us how astonishingly good Queen were as songwriters and musicians. The melody, harmony, and lyrical flair are all elite — and this isn’t even one of their Top 5 most downloaded songs!
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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Wow.
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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Writing in the Guardian, @pollytoynbee.bsky.social calls out dangerous supremacism: “On the Robinson march in London, the great wooden crosses looked like armaments… The marchers’ “Christ is King” flags declared a radicalised ethno-supremacism.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The hard right are claiming the cross – and true Christians should not allow it | Polly Toynbee
British church leaders have finally spoken out about the dangerous rise of Christian nationalism. But their message was far too timid, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
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