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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 1h

“I’ve spent six months talking to trans people who are afraid to go out because of the climate of fear the EHRC’s interim guidance created,” Maugham said. “Some are suicidal – and I am aware of people who have sought to take their own lives." goodlaw.social/9j3v

EHRC withdraws interim guidance encouraging trans exclusion

After six months of confusion and delay, the EHRC has taken down interim guidance rushed out in April. But the damage has already been done.

goodlaw.social

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Bold Politics with Zack Polanski @boldpolitics.bsky.social · 5h

The hypocrisy of Carole Malone finding a word offensive and then immediately asking a man whose ancestors actually fled the nazis... this:

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UCL Constitution Unit @conunitucl.bsky.social · 11h

It is briefings day!

We are releasing newly updated versions of our briefings, plus three new ones!

The series covers topics from the constitutional principles that underpin democracy to the role of citizens' assemblies.

Use this mega-thread to browse them.

And find out more 👇

Constitution Unit publishes new briefings on constitutional principles and the health of democracy

The Constitution Unit has today published new and updated briefings as part of its Constitutional Principles and the Health of Democracy project.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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The Bunker podcast – News without the nonsense @bunkerpod.bsky.social · 11h

NEW EPISODE

Today in The Bunker, @zoegrunewald.bsky.social is joined by @syalrajeev.bsky.social, home affairs editor at The Guardian, to unpack Mahmood’s rapid rise and what her ascent tells us about the future of Starmer’s government 👉 linktr.ee/bunker_pod

#Starmer #ShabanaMahmood #ukpolitics

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Susanne Hart @hartsue.bsky.social · 11h

Ditto for hiking/trekking shoes. And while I'm here, STOP MAKING WOMEN'S OUTDOOR GEAR PINK OR PURPLE. A nice green or orange would be nice.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Ditch ‘shrink it and pink it’ women’s trainer design, say experts

Study of female runners in Canada highlights shortcomings of footwear traditionally based on male anatomy

www.theguardian.com

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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 3d

NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.

My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:

Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?

t.co/BUTtpK9C4S

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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 1d

Today for #AdaLovelaceDay, which celebrates the achievements of women in STEM, read about the 10 most influential women in British science history, as chosen by leading female scientists: #WomenInSTEM royalsociety.org/about-us/who...

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 1d

Making meaning. Building connection.
Creating with others. Finding joy. ✨

It’s the last month to explore "ENJOY YOURSELF", our exhibition with @letsmakeartuk — a joyful journey through process, collaboration and creativity.

Don’t miss your chance to experience it before it closes! 💛

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · 2d

How much do you really know about abortion in the UK?

Senior reporter Isabella McRae has been uncovering whether our rights are still under threat.

Read the full series this week on bigissue.com 💻

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Dr Dwight Turner @dturner300.bsky.social · 2d

Not long to go until the online book launch for A Phenomenology of Racism in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

👉 Join us on Friday 25th October, 10am–1pm (UK time) for this important conversation.

Event details:
onlinevents.co.uk/event/a-phen...

Or Amazon:

amzn.eu/d/ivws3Wr

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 3d

Never mind that he got this from a public report about the agents called to the location AFTER the riot had started. Not knowing that you'd been President for almost four years on that date, and Biden would not be inaugurated for another two weeks, even by Trump standards, is SKETCHY AF.

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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 3d

Like I never met John Thaw. 👀

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Susanne Hart @hartsue.bsky.social · 3d

A deeply troubling read. What will it take to stop this happening? Where's the will?
www.theguardian.com/society/ng-i...

Georgia’s story: how a domestic abuse victim’s suicide was ruled an unlawful killing by her partner

A London coroner found Georgia Barter’s death was caused by years of violence and coercive control by Thomas Bignell. Her family want justice, but the CPS won’t charge him and the police can’t find hi...

www.theguardian.com

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Quiet Riot @quietriotpod.bsky.social · 3d

SUNDAY SCHOOL DROP

☮️🏆 Who is María Corina Machado & how bruised is Trump?

💸 Reform struggles to find DOLGE cuts

📚RIP Jilly Cooper & all hail the trashy novel

open.spotify.com/episode/2jKt...

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q...

Sunday School: The Big Blag Theory

open.spotify.com

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BremainInSpain @bremaininspain.com · 3d

Fact check: What support do asylum seekers get in the UK?
Full Fact looks at some of the most common claims we see relating to what asylum seekers do – or don’t – get when they come to the UK.
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...

Fact check: What support do asylum seekers get in the UK?

Full Fact looks at some of the most common claims we see relating to what asylum seekers do – or don’t – get when they come to the UK.

www.standard.co.uk

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Susanne Hart @hartsue.bsky.social · 4d

Taps not working?

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Susanne Hart @hartsue.bsky.social · 4d

Research?

Susanne Hart @hartsue.bsky.social · 4d

Sitting in a corner with his face in his hands.

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Susanne Hart @hartsue.bsky.social · 4d

I've just signed up to leaflet my street. #HopeNotHate #WeekendOfHope

HOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 12d

Be Part of Britain's Weekend of HOPE 💛

hopenothate.org.uk/weekend-of-h...

Susanne Hart @hartsue.bsky.social · 5d

Fear the inflatable raccoon and radical left ukulele band! Fear them, I say!

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 5d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 5d

Patriots don't peddle for Putin.

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Farage's top aide in furious BBC Question Time clash over Russian bribe MEP

Reform UK's Zia Yusuf clashed with Green Party leader Zack Polanski on BBC Question Time over the conviction of ex-Reform Welsh leader Nathan Gill, who took Russian bribes

www.mirror.co.uk

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Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 5d

A woman who has struggled against authoritarianism wins the Nobel Peace prize

Such a good choice

news.sky.com/story/nobel-...

Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado named Nobel Peace Prize winner

Venezuelan opposition leader and pro-democracy campaigner Maria Corina Machado has won the Nobel Peace Prize.

news.sky.com

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THE NERVE @thenerve.news · 6d

Introducing our new monthly columnist: @pperry.bsky.social 🎉

In her inaugural column, she advises Americans moving to Britain to “learn to attune to what is not spoken and listen for irony rather than affirmation”

Philippa Perry. Text: The Nerve: Your New Monthly Columnist

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 6d

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The UK’s independent scientific bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation - over the past 5 months I've been working with @martinmckee.bsky.social to map out their vulnerabilities and it's not good news.

Today our report is published!
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

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UK’s arm’s length public bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation

Seven in ten Britons say it is important for top scientific institutions to be independent in exclusive new polling.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Tristan Cork @tristancorkpost.bsky.social · 6d

The Govt minister for Communities came to Hartcliffe today & told the people ‘here’s £20m, you decide how to spend it’
Full story here:
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...

Government minister tells Hartcliffe 'you decide' how to spend £20m

"It's over to you - Government has never done this before"

www.bristolpost.co.uk

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