The unhinged, institutional racism of the UK Home Office ought to be considered a national scandal - but the British media are united in making the case that it's *not unhinged enough*

Under Starmer, recognised refugees can no longer reunite with their children. Recognised refugees. Denied the right to reunite with their children. It’s diabolical. Worse than anything the Tories did. & no, the racists are not & never will be satisfied. So yes, he’s hated.

Thinking of organising a collective scream into the void. Any takers?

This promises to be a fantastic session - as anyone who's ever been to one of Truzaar's workshops will attest to. If you're in interdisciplinary researcher, or aspiring research leader, it's definitely worth coming along. These sessions are informal and open to all!

Lovely to be involved with this @horizonsinstitute.bsky.social research professionals Interdisciplinary Development Day. There are always great conversations and insightful perspectives shared at these workshops, and we've had some fantastic contributions already!

While Mandelson hits the headlines don't let Reform Ltd get away with its Epstein and lunatic far right connections

Our first newsletter of 2026 is out today! Take a look for: > a first look at our exciting new Headline Theme, launching in the Spring > Updates from some of our Challenge Networks > blogs from the past six weeks > events and dates for the diary Read more here 👇

Two important things: 1) after tomorrow the sun will not set before 5pm again in the UK…until October 2) if you’re struggling just now *please* be kind to yourself

money can absolutely buy happiness, you just suck at being rich like you suck at everything else in life

Labour took votes for granted. They've blown it. Green Party want to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services. Vote Green - and stop Reform. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Beyond gutted about Catherine O’Hara. What a phenomenal loss.

Hundreds of people are already out campaigning in Gorton & Denton. We vote on our candidate tonight. Tomorrow, the real work begins. An incredible time to be in the Green Party 💚 join.greenparty.org.uk

This is what an entire party stepping up looks like. Together, we stop Reform. Together, we win Gorton & Denton. Join.greenparty.org.uk

Great new paper! A similar study in the U.K. is long overdue. A lot of elite employers in the U.K. have begun to take class background seriously, but universities remain woefully behind

On almost everything – fraud, polarisation, radicalisation, misinformation – evidence suggests that over 60s are in much more urgent need of online protection and education than teenagers. But that issue gets zero political attention, and is a total non-starter. Nothing good will come of it.

Great thread about 20-minute* AI courses the govt started promoting today (I'd prefer some serious upskilling of population in understanding misinformation instead) *time spent selecting then handing over your details to register for the course clearly NOT included in the course duration

It’s been so busy you almost forget we now run Venezuela. 🤡 @newrepublic.com newrepublic.com/article/2056...

#HMD2026 #HolocaustMemorialDay

Wonder what Reform are going to do with all the tremendous anti-establishment talents brought by Zahawi, Jenrick and Braverman...

Wasn’t Suella Braverman Home Secretary during the two years when UK immigration hit its all-time high?

Just walking up to where the guy is lying pinned to the ground and spraying him full in the face. Violent psychopaths in uniform.

Greens gain a seat from Reform. Enough to cheer anyone up! Or at least anyone sensible!

Breaking news… Maybe if Google isn’t sure, I don’t have to be?

I’ve changed my New Year’s resolution. Be More Mossy.

Podcast with the Guardian where we talk about defence, cost of living and wealth taxes. And why voting Green on 7th May is how we can start to make hope normal again. www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...

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On Sunday's day of action in Halifax we welcomed @zackpolanski.bsky.social himself, who gave a rousing speech on how we're going to turn Calderdale Green in May's elections!! Thanks to Zack and to members who braved the day's weather to deliver thousands of leaflets across the new Wainhouse ward. 💚

"And just think about ALL THE WARS I could have started AND CHOSE NOT TO." Thoughts and prayers for political satirists having to work in a much smaller space. Yet again.

The weight of this sad time we must obey, Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say. The oldest hath borne most: we that are young Shall never see so much, nor live so long.

Delete Spotify

Robert Jenrick: an apology. thecritic.co.uk/fran...

16th January 2026 07.14

Robert Jenrick calling former colleagues in the Tory Party ‘incompetent’ without any hint of irony has been the highlight of my day.

Keir Starmer trying to resurrect 'Northern Powerhouse' this morning, as if that's not just shorthand for a history of failure to address underinvestment in the North of England.

A Deltapoll survey for The Mirror found that 86% of 18-24 year olds want to rejoin the EU. It is time for the Government to listen; young people are the future.

The world should stand with Iranians demanding democracy and justice – and reject any move towards military intervention. #IranProtests #ForeignPolicy

Amazingly, Zahawi only got round to deleting the below after the press conference announcing his defection to Reform.

Happy New Year to our interdisciplinary community! We're an institute (based at @universityofleeds.bsky.social) working across the Higher Education sector to help develop interdisciplinary skills, connections and institutional capacities. Find out more about us here 👇

Ode to X

Warrantless tracking of anyone with a phone. Now happening.

📮 Help us deliver hope one letterbox at a time. Join us and join in ⤵️

Since I reposted this yesterday, Musk's outfit has depicted a five-year old in a thong and a deceased fifteen-year-old in a bikini. In light of the utter pusillanimity of EU and UK regulators and politicians, this is at least one thing we can do as individuals to resist this vile man.

Forensic analysis of objective video evidence. This is how you serve readers searching for clarity.

As part of the Polycrisis Network seed funding, Anne Luke collected data for a small project that would explore how children and young people in Eastern Cuba understand and experience crisis.

Join @reimagineageing.bsky.social for their lunchtime webinar, where Andrea Cereceres and Dr Sophia Amenyah will explore nutrition, diet and health in older adults. 📅 Weds 21 Jan 🕛 12 - 1pm (GMT) 🌐 Online 👇 Booking via Eventbrite

Imperialism (noun): a policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonisation, use of military force, or other means. It's clear what Trump is doing. Yet our Labour government refuse to defend international law and condemn the illegal actions of a rogue state.

Starmer and Farage both drape themselves in flags but once again it's really clear where their loyalty really is. It's Trump first. They will always be on the side of the super rich and powerful - no matter how heinous the crime. This is not patriotism. It's subservience.

This needs immediate international condemnation.