My article for Bylines about Epstein survivors and what the handling of their trauma says about our wider societies

Since Bob Vylan said "Death, death to the IDF" the IDF has killed 2500 Palestinians, while Hamas has killed 0 Israelis. Which is why he said what he said.

Don’t forget the Never Too Late Award from the Bridport Prize which recognises entries from writers over 60 across all categories of prizes. Link below Please share :)

Billie Eilish during her #GRAMMYs speech for Song of the Year: “As grateful as I feel, I don’t need to say anything except that, no one is illegal on stolen land. It’s really hard to know what to say and what to do right now, I feel hopeful in this room and we need to keep protesting… fuck ICE.”

My local screening of Melania. Has one seat booked. I might turn up an do an intervention

Americans who did not choose this: We will never mistake you for him A letter to those Americans who did not vote for Trump | Victor Kravchuk @sussexbylines.co.uk

This was posted in the new Epstein files release and removed about 20 mins later. Wonder why that is.

Spot on an moving as hell. Hang in there, America AND Ukraine. These latest devils will also fall

What in God’s name is #BBCNews thinking??? Cutting away from Tim Waltz to broadcast the obvious regime propaganda manure heap of Bovino’s press conference. That editorial decision is going to age badly come the reckoning.

Reform MP Andrew Rosindell tells the BBC that he "would not object" to scrapping the NHS and replacing it with private insurance

So thrilled to discover I won the December #furiousfiction competiton! What a lovely Christmas present! Thank you AWC judges 🙏🙏🙏 www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/furious...

Jealous? Who me? This is excellent from my Bylines Network colleagues

This apparently is what passes for a cat in these parts

🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect the BBC, not let its enemies tear it down: act.38degrees.org.uk/act/bbc-dg-o...

Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?

This is why don’t appease

Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection. Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?

The really infuriating thing about this is they didn’t have to do that edit. It was really fucking obvious that Trump was inciting that crowd without taking a sledgehammer to his speech.

And another councillor defection - after another two in London! Over and over again people speaking out against this Labour Government and joining the hopeful movement in the Green Party! Huge welcome to Caroline! 🎉 www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/politic...

It was an absolute honour to help. This is a power piece by @lizziejones.bsky.social

Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."

Overshooting 1.5°C wasn't 'inevitable.' We've been pushed by fossil fuel giants & governments that pander to them. Every delay, every oil field, every broken promise made this crisis worse. Keir Starmer, will you promise to leave Rosebank undeveloped? www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Highest. Ever. (Yet.) 🚀 Let's go! 🙌🏼 Source: YouGov Join.greenparty.org.uk @leftiestats.bsky.social

Thank you to everyone at the #NO_KINGS rallies for making your voices heard & being part of history. The massive crowds were joyful, passionate & spectacular! So were the signs...

Does Starmer always subscribe to ‘British values’? Starmer's actions tend to reflect a different set of values, not 'British values' northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...

The Green Party is polling higher than ever before. Our membership is growing rapidly. And every single day we are surging. Where Labour have failed, the Left must be ready to take on Reform. news.sky.com/story/bring-...

BREAKING: This Trump / Epstein statue to honor “friendship month” was mysteriously placed on the national mall. I love it. Don’t stop talking about Epstein.

Reform hold a press conference every Monday, for which they trail a policy announcement in that morning’s papers. Given Monday is a slow news day, that often means they lead the papers – and so the breakfast shows, and so they set the agenda for the week. It’s a good trick, but easy to counter!

I have defended the BBC again and again. No more.

BREAKING: Eric Swalwell just told the FCC chairman to hire a lawyer and preserve records because they will be held accountable in 2027 when democrats take the House. Oh and he’s wearing a Jimmy Kimmel hat.

Bruh

The last political column I was allowed to write in the @washingtonpost.com was a criticism of Obama. His people took issue with my piece, but we were respectful. Now he is tweeting in support of me. This is how free political speech and respect for debate *actually works*. Or used to work.

Democracies don't have some god-given right to prevail. Great nations can descend into autocracy, and more - throughout history - great civilisations have been known to crumble practically overnight. 80 years of peace and relative prosperity have lulled millions into believing it all immutable.

So good to see Stevenage decking the town in preparation for the kick-off of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup tomorrow. 🏉 Well done lads! The ladies appreciate your support. 🙌

More of this sort of thing please

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Arresting 400+ people for the "terrorist" offence of protesting against mass murder while large segments of the right are openly encouraging riots against immigrants is a tale of a very unhappy country and government.

Having one SEND and one mainstream kid is hilarious. For one, you get constant reminders school attendance is key for your child to fulfil their potential. Take them out you’re fined. For the other, you literally have to threaten legal action to make the local authority provide education at all

I’m so ashamed my government is comfortable with making its people feel this way

Need to tell my boss it’s not happening today then

71 years ago, the Supreme Court ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. After generations of struggle and sacrifice, the supreme law of the land finally bent toward hard-won justice.

Wealthy nations, what's your excuse now? Get it done.

Can it be in the wrestling ring?

Robert De Niro is expressing his love and support for his daughter Airyn De Niro, after she recently shared publicly for the first time that she is transgender. cnn.it/3EY1msu

Mike Waltz has left the chat.

This is a moral moment in America. Sitting on the Capitol steps with Leader Hakeem Jeffries this morning to discuss what’s at stake with Trump’s budget and affirm the need for collective action to protect Medicaid, food assistance, and other safety net programs. @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social