This is such a pressing issue. It could be argued that the likes of Bamford, Ashcroft, Lebedev, and Hintze, who have all been given peerages, bough enormous power and impacted the decision to hold an EU referendum, its terms, and its outcome. This should also be a national security issue.

@preetbharara.bsky.social - Some interesting talking points here from the brilliant Jenny Cohn. Could you share an opinion? In these dynamic times, there is a strong interest in election integrity and the possible federalisation of elections in the US.

From what they’re saying, it’s someone close to Trump getting caught communicating with a foreign intelligence operative. I don’t know what it was related to, but I’m deeply concerned that the NSA Director and Deputy Director were both fired around the time of the complaint.

I've been covering Trump and Epstein's rape cases for a decade. It takes a toll. I don't charge for my work because it's wrong to paywall in times of peril. But if you appreciate what I do, consider being a paying subscriber. Thank you. sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/jackhammer...

this headline is almost misleading because there's actually a handful of allegations against trump in here. am i living under a rock or something? is this just no longer a big deal? www.tmz.com/2026/01/30/t...

It would normally go without saying that public officials should be held to account, especially over something so blatantly egregious. (I'm watching all this unfold from the UK and am horrified. I also worry about the long term effects of connecting thousands of people with extreme views via ICE.)

This is an excellent thread and it is worth reading some of the deep dive articles within it that describe governance models increasingly being seen in autocratic leaning states. The term 'Neo-Royalism' seems especially appropriate.

Nuanced interview with @johnsipher.bsky.social on Secrets and Spies that seems especially pertinent. He discusses Congressional oversight, China, disinformation (see also 'reflexive control'), the realities of Russian aggression, oppression, and Russia's possible futures. youtu.be/EfRdJ98XJz8?...

Israel NGO registration rules could lead to collapse of aid into Gaza

Enormous sums of money have been devoted to climate misinformation or disinformation and social media is awash with it. Alex Epstein and Bjorn Lomberg are just two of many perpetrators. The best sources of climate information come from experts not affiliated with the fossil fuel industry. See below.

Mohammed bin Salman visited the White House in person the day before the scheduled release of the Epstein files. I wonder whether the Trump administration, Jared Kushner included, is also protecting him. www.npr.org/2025/11/18/g...

If the West wants leverage in Georgia, the path is proven: name names, sanction enablers, hit money and mobility. This system is fragile once loyalty becomes more dangerous than exit. 11/12

In summary, Kushner's position in government does not qualify him to negotiate foreign peace treaties. "Private citizens are banned from unauthorized foreign negotiations under the Logan Act. Furthermore, accepting payments from foreign governments is restricted under the Foreign Emoluments Clause."

Just 13k more signatures and the call for a public inquiry into Russian interference has to be debate in Parliament petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...

Time to ask: In whose interests is American foreign policy being conducted?

"By dangling multibillion-dollar rare-earth and energy deals, Moscow could reshape the economic map of Europe—while driving a wedge between America and its traditional allies" Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations www.wsj.com/world/russia...

This requires close inspection.

@dekleptocracy.bsky.social Great to see your ideas gaining traction. Democratic countries have enormous leverage over Russia through sanctions, yet they need to be applied and enforced. I'm also reminded of the ball bearing crisis, which China helped avert. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...

A gift article from The Atlantic authored by the very capable Anne Applebaum covering the latest US 'peace deal'. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...

🚨The global rise of #UltraProcessedFoods isn’t accidental – it’s powered by a corporate playbook. ⚕️A must-read @thelancet.com paper maps how junk food giants block regulation, control narratives & reshape food policy in their favour. And what we can do about it👇 👉 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death. Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written." Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating. 🧪🧬🧫

Outstanding. I love London for its diversity and this confident advert by New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani gave me a sense of joy that has been rare in recent political discourse. This refreshing and unifying approach is likely to be projected much more widely if he wins on November 4th.

Trump Org’s income in the first half of 2024 was $51 million. In the first half of 2025 it rose to $864 million. A massive percentage came from foreigners. It should be the biggest scandal in the history of American politics. But few even care. www.reuters.com/investigatio...

this is a fearless, clear, alarming explainer by @edwardluce.bsky.social on how Trump is trampling over democratic norms in the USA www.ft.com/content/1377...

This is a cause I believe strongly in. Religious schools entrench segregation, discriminate against SEN children, and can constrain rather than open young minds. I support the work Humanists UK is doing.

This article by Carole Cadwalladr from 2017 needs to be read, as it is still very relevant and offers a glimpse into Russian operations that go well beyond Nathan Gill's involvement. Matthew Elliott has been a persistent figure in the story since before 2012. www.theguardian.com/politics/201...

This post and the responses to it have taught me a lot of surprising things about pigs.

This tweet has been doing the rounds on Twitter now that Nathan Gill has pleaded guilty. If only someone had tried to investigate UKIP & Russian interference 🧐 There’s another timeline where the Guardian supported me, doubled down on the investigation & I look 5 years younger ..

Inside the Trump Administration’s Push to Prosecute James Comey www.nytimes.com/2025/09/27/u...

Well we had a rough night

The public had the opportunity to limit Trump. Congress had the opportunity to limit Trump. The justice department had the opportunity to limit Trump. Now, the military are being tested. Greed, hatred, fear, and ignorance drive and empower him. I have hope their opposites will ultimately defeat him

My welcome message to @jbs.cam.ac.uk MBA students about the information environment they face and how they will likely need to engage it.

Kohut (1972) on narcissistic rage. psycnet.apa.org/record/1973-...

This is, without any exaggeration, exactly how Putin and Orbán proceeded — using antisemitism to discredit the idea of civil society and political opposition, and as an excuse to undo the rule of law. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/u...

1/ In US & UK elections and referendums, Putin's regime has used large-scale social media disinformation + large amounts of money to selected politicians & influencers. Same in #Moldova, + direct vote buying, cyberattacks and incitements to violence.

This is how you report on Trump's UN diatribe. Weinstein's writing is fluid, clear, and pulls no punches. In my opinion, Trump's abandonment of international collaboration from the ICC to the Paris agreement weakens the US and goes against the interests of everyone but those who hide from scrutiny.

A perfect post by George Monbiot, elaborated upon in his linked article. I had no idea the Thatcher government put significant pressure on the BBC, but we are increasingly being shaped by various business and state interests, buoyed by money and sophisticated tools. Monbiot offers some hope.

These are extraordinary figures, and at this rate, every 50 days or so, Russia receives an equivalent number of losses to those experienced by the Soviet Union received in its 9 year war with Afghanistan.

In the wake of Trump's threats against George Soros, it is worth understanding why autocrats have seen him and his Open Society Foundations, which helps facilitate good governance, as a threat. See also George Soros' uncannily prescient warning from 2014. www.theguardian.com/world/2014/o...

An important piece of work by a team working for 'Just Security' that demonstrates how far the current US administration has departed from the norm. In essence, the administration is eroding the trust of judges through its lawlessness. See attached image, the thread below, and the linked report.

@preetbharara.bsky.social Love your podcast! On the important subject of misinformation, I wanted to recommend two inspiring and driven academics with cross-disciplinary interests and excellent communication skills. Alan Jagolinzer Naomi Oreskes @jagolinzer.bsky.social @naomioreskes.bsky.social

This is one of the most important articles I have read recently. Billions of dollars are spent annually to disseminate disinformation. The likes of Alan Jagolinzer and Naomi Oreskes are effective advocates for research - worth following. Better funding is essential www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/2025/summit-...

When people falsely claim that we are doing censorship work, I think, in many cases, what they are trying to do is stop us from trying to understand the harms they are trying to push...using bad information. youtu.be/kFoO3H_upAI?...

The diplomatic chaos around Ukraine is what happens when all sides realize their positions have become unsustainable. Every major actor has hit their limit. 🧵Here’s why I believe a path to Peace in Ukraine is real:

@teamlabouruk.bsky.social - This is not good enough. As someone with multiple lung conditions and a young child, hesitation by the government to implement changes will likely affect me as much as anyone, but the delay will also result in significant healthcare costs.

A brilliantly nuanced take on recent arrests for posts on social media, highlighting the underlying problems and offering solutions. Conversations need to take place over tech regulation, taxation, and enforcement of regulations, but the voting public themselves need to appreciate the subtleties.

What a beautiful video. The incredible work being done through music contrasts strongly with the wilful cruelty and destruction around, which is largely perpetrated by those seeking to achieve or sustain personal power. The phrase 'flower within a fire' struck me as being especially poignant.

@jbf1755.bsky.social is trying to stage a national intervention. Please listen.