”What is left//…//are inferences made up of a patchwork of indicators collected for wholly different purposes.” How poor data hobble Britain’s immigration policy economist.com/britain/2026...

Don’t say you weren’t warned 👇

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*whispers* anti-elitism, perhaps?

Timeline cleanser 👇

”classical liberalism” 🚩 economist.com/podcasts/202...

Reform UK's Holyrood campaign in 'meltdown' as fifth candidate quits

“Reports of crimes against MPs have more than doubled since 2019, reaching almost 1,000 last year, with the spike driven by allegations of harassment, criminal damage, and threats to kill.” 👀 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

On a more positive note, was gifted these two (four?) yesterday by the Secretary of the Campaign for Real Rock™️ 👇

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As SAMO, I approve of this post 👇 #AI #DontDoIt

This 👇 #MainstreamingComplete www.thelocal.se/20260401/bre...

Mentions “mass migration” already by second paragraph 🚩 conservativehome.com/2026/04/01/k...

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”According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the region hosts 24 million migrant workers, making it the world's top destination for overseas labour.” www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

”In its first week of sale, in a week where the No 1 book sold 33,000 copies, Suicide of a Nation sold 5,539, making it this week’s No 20. That’s a hell of a lot less than The Dinosaur That Pooped Easter, but you can’t have it all.” #Ouch www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Lesson here, kids 👇 www.theguardian.com/books/2026/m...

“Whatever Trump promises, the opposite will occur but I’ll still vote for him.” (The Heartland Paradox).

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“Since criteria for citizenship expanded with the passage of Bill C-3 of Canada’s Citizenship Act, millions of Americans have become eligible to claim Canadian citizenship.” www.cnn.com/2026/03/30/t...

“Governments of all stripes like to make bold claims, from ‘stop the boats’ and ‘smash the gangs’ to ‘net migration falling below 100,000’. In practice the results have disappointed.” Important reminder by @msumption.bsky.social 👇 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

“The deal expires at midnight on Tuesday.” 🕛 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

That’s enough now, 2026!

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Oh. www.cnn.com/2026/03/30/a...

“The affair has certainly put a dent in Goodwin’s reputation.” 🤔 #WhatReputation

“But even in countries with historically strong democratic reputations, independent justice systems are at risk.” Important read/reminder 👇 www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

Looks like they are not advertising it on this platform, so if you want to volunteer to be in the Opening Ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, apply now 👇 💃 Dancers 🎭 Theatre performers 🎶 Musicians 💫 All rounders. 🔗 www.glasgow2026.com/get-involved... #Glasgow #Glasgow2026

“//…//may not meet the strict eligibility criteria, despite them often leaving someone unable to work. This includes multiple sclerosis, learning disabilities, bipolar, Parkinson’s, ME and long Covid.” Ffs. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Playing catch-up with the PRR rarely works.

Wins the internet today 👇

“//…//entering an age in which people aren’t having delusions about technology, but having delusions *with* technology.” Take-home point: stick to Google Translate, 🦋s! www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

“Reform leads the Labour Party of Prime Minister ​Keir Starmer as well as ​the ⁠other traditional British political parties, according to opinion polls//…//“

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Strong last-lecture-of-the-semester feel to this one. My advice: Roll on! www.themirror.com/entertainmen...

If #bookgate showed up in my SAMO inbox, I suspect I’d get no reply by the deadline set and the case would be escalated to CAMO.

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“Europe’s populist right should be outvoted rather than ostracised.” One tiny problem, its agenda has now been set. #GiftArticle economist.com/europe/2026/...

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“Recent polling has put Reform, led in Scotland by the billionaire financier and former Tory peer Malcolm Offord, neck and neck with Scottish Labour for second place behind the SNP.” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Excellent workshop finisher today with the EIM lot: should student migration be reduced? True-to-style presentations and well-handled Q & A. #TheKidsAreAlright #ProudDadMoment (ping @edinburghpir.bsky.social @merylkenny.bsky.social)

Just a matter of time before the CTs showed up, wasn’t it?

“Although the case is not being classed as a terror incident, the Met said the investigation is currently being led by counter-terror officers.” 🤷‍♂️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

“[T]here is nothing Christian about Christian nationalism.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

And the election campaign has officially started!

Don’t be that adult, adults 👇

Point (and shivers in quality control) 👇