This is very concerning. In future the BBC should submit any proposals for the Reith Lectures to Karoline Leavitt at the White House so that President Trump can sign off on them. Maye Pete Hegseth next year?

You have to treat the posts of someone as toxic as Yaxley-Lennon with the same cynicism whether they fit into your preferred narrative or not. The reason for his most recent post is plainly not praise. It is to exploit the cracks among progressives and divide us further. Why are you boosting him?

You can be critical of this gov't - and there plenty to be critical about - without flattening everything into an unintelligible, ahistorical paste. Because doing so, is absolutely part of the problem. It enables "they're all the same" narratives, which never - ever - lead to progressive outcomes.

Also, frankly, you need to stop rewarding this shrillness. I see plenty of people with whom I interact make similarly ludicrous grandiose statements, knowing they will get them the validation of "likes". That is the way to take a calm, friendly online space and make it a left mirror-image of X.

What had Precott to gain from his #bbcpanorama report ? Check this out from the excellent @writesbright.bsky.social #r4today #gmb open.substack.com/pub/jujuliag...

Exacte!

Michelle Obama: Don't even look at me about running, because you all are lying. You're not ready for a woman. So don't waste my time. We got a lot of growing up to do.

‘It’s Time for a Debate About Who Owns Our Media’ Says Leader of the UK’s Trade Union Movement TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns that tech and media billionaires are threatening our democracy, as they campaign to destroy the BBC bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/i...

Apparently, Nige Fartrage is mentioned TWENTY times in the Epstein Files. Not two - TWENTY. Pass it on.

The first episode of The Clangers was originally broadcast on this day in 1969.

🆕 Director's Cut: ECHO & NARCISSUS - The Influencer & The Follower 🏛️ Even more storytelling. Even stranger connections. Even cleaner sound. Even worse puns. Brush up, ahead of Season 2. 🍊 open.spotify.com/episode/5nB1... 🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...

Our @sundersays.bsky.social is on @channel4news.bsky.social from 5.50 today discussing the new asylum proposals from Home Sec Shabana Mahmood www.bbc.com/news/article...

Observer interview with Shabana Mahmood. This includes the expansion of safe, legal routes which would be capped (the numbers would be "very modest" to start) though the liberal broadsheet has a "when home is safe, we'll send you back" headline too. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

So proud of our flagship Kent Council, who cut wasteful spending by painting yellow lines outside a school that has been closed for nine years.

Sorry Neil. I’m not there yet. I do not trust or like Polanski. He’s a political opportunist. I want an end to populism.

Love this! Our government are, for the first time in 15 years, human. They are like you and me. They know how to talk to everyday people, including children. And it's for all of us they are working to improve the country. www.instagram.com/p/DRCFzttFvoY/

Gossip.

The Chancellor has called out the damage Brexit has done to our economy, and our report shows that Brits agree with Rachel Reeves on Brexit. Many Brits have already written to their local newspaper, be the next one! https://bestforbritain.org/letter_editor_brexit_budget

Ooooof!

London Mayor Sadiq Khan on why the Far Right lie about London crime: “They don’t want our modern, multicultural, progressive metropolis to succeed because they can’t stomach the truth. London is a place where people of every creed, colour and culture live together in peace and mutual respect.”

Danny Kruger claims migrant men represent a disproportionate threat to women. FACT-CHECK: Reform MPs are a bigger "Per Capita" threat to women and girls than ANY minority group. #Bbcqt

Here’s what you won’t hear from some commentators on social media: in the year to October, London recorded 10,000 fewer violent crimes leading to injury than it did in the twelve months before I was elected. More on the progress we’re making ⬇️ www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Angela Rayner explains why Nigel Farage is 'snake oil salesman' 👇 www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

This week (16th-22nd November) is Fraud Awareness Week. It is important to remember: ⚠️ STOP - Think before parting with your money or info. ⚠️ CHALLENGE - Could it be fake? It's okay to say no. ⚠️ PROTECT - Contact your bank immediately if you think you have been scammed and report it to Action Fraud

Congratulations to London’s very own Bus Aunty for winning Video of the Year at the TikTok Awards 🎉 Her love of our iconic red buses has captured hearts across the country. And did you know? She’s a proud fan of the Bakerloop - London’s newest express bus route.

Gossip columnists strike again.

Stupid Brits doing us no favours.

Also this account is absolutely a pro labour bias, which I don't mind as it's an important counter balance to the doom gloom and opinions framed as Facts all over BlueSky. skywriter.blue/pages/did:pl...

Has anyone seen anything by a Florida defamation lawyer commenting on the likely prospects of Trump vs BBC? Lots of speculation, but would be good to see what an actual expert thinks.

Nigel Farage is today’s Enoch Powell and his appeal down to slow economy, says minister

Train worker Samir Zitouni has been discharged from hospital after suffering critical injuries in the Huntingdon attack In a statement via the police,his family said: “We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from the public, and very touched by all the kind words about Sam’s brave actions"

I was pleased to attend an 'End the Cage Age' event on Wednesday, which spoke about improving animal welfare standards and specifically on phasing out cages and ensuring all hens have the freedom to move and express natural behaviours. I am always keen to promote animal welfare. #EndTheCageAge

It's great to be a part of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee, representing housing issues in our local area - which continues to be the most common topic that constituents ask for my assistance with. Great forum to feed back issues directly to ministers.

Alison Klayman, the film-maker, said that Bannon had been “unequivocal” about his communications with Johnson. She also said that Bannon had met Farage, a close associate, several times during the same visit. (Summer 2018) www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019...

Just as he was advising Epstein, Bannon was advising Johnson on how to topple May “Today we are going to see if Boris Johnson tries to overthrow the British government. He’s going to give a speech in the Commons.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019...

The statement was not signed by Sultana, who currently controls the company holding the supporter donations

Would have loved to witness the discussion that led to the prompts. “They have lamps don’t they? Get it to put a lamp in one of the panels…” Alienating you target audience from the off is peak YP.

Pretty sure this meets the definition of irony...

Diplomatically unprecedented. The German far-right opposition has reportedly been invited to Washington for an official strategy session with Republicans in the US Congress.

It's real, and it's mind-blowing. A complete lack of awareness and a national embarrassment.

And while we're at it, here is our long read from a couple of weeks back on. how to help stop flooding, by planting. We're just gonna post it every time it rains for a bit.... oxfordclarion.uk/how-plants-c...

This is a classic example of journalistic tinnitus. When the ears stop working properly, the brain makes up noise to fill the gap. It's irritating if you actually listen to it. There is a lot of it going on.

Blimey. Major new split in Your Party. Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain -who is secretary of the Your Party company - says he's quitting due to "persistent infighting, factional competition, and a struggle for power, position and influence rather than a shared commitment to the common good."

We are at the bottom of the transition curve, otherwise known as THE PIT. If people don't have the intelligence to understand that, maybe they could stop making things more difficult for a government actually trying to do something. NB Waving a populist willy is not "doing something" .

Want some good news about the UK economy for once...levels of GDP (and forecasts) keep getting revised up...

So all these years have passed, and Wroxton school have just sent me this, something I did whilst I was there! I'm glad to see I was concerned with making my mark on the school and leaving a legacy.

And anyone challenging the media is dismissed as stupid or a Starmer ultra (or something like that). I don't know why media bothers posting on here, they're very adverse to anyone disagreeing with them. Some of them are in danger of disappearing up their own backsides.

The Guardian is beginning to sound like a spurned lover who has nothing left but bile & hatred. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

In proper parliamentary style I have to declare an interest in this, as I’m a private renter and before moving to Sittingbourne I was a council housing tenant Improving renters rights has been one of the biggest things for me so far in parliament, as is providing £39bn for building social housing

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