CarolD
@carolwildbird.bsky.social
Mad dog woman. Ex Public & Univ. sector (science/tech policy, funding, VC); Politics (centre left), rural life & regen. agriculture, gardening & garden design, art & pottery, fellwalking, sailing (ex yacht gypsy), the outdoor life.
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This does seem to be a relevant question. Reading the Sun and Guardina pieces side by side it is hard to believe they are describing the same policy. That kind of spin might have worked in 1990s but in a social media ecosystem where anger goes viral is is likely to generate own goals
And once again, I ask whether Ministers and No10 realise that the readership of one paper can in fact read the contents of another.
Dark forces are stirring up anger in the UK. My asylum reforms are our chance to stop them | Shabana Mahmood
I know some of these measures will face opposition. But a country without secure borders is less safe for those who look like me, says Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:41 AM
This does seem to be a relevant question. Reading the Sun and Guardina pieces side by side it is hard to believe they are describing the same policy. That kind of spin might have worked in 1990s but in a social media ecosystem where anger goes viral is is likely to generate own goals
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"The Grift Bubble: A Political Theory of American Collapse"
"Those who work against the grifters... may be acting from love, or from law, because they know that these things are real. And so they should also know, in acting thus, that they are the patriots."
snyder.substack.com/p/the-grift-...
"Those who work against the grifters... may be acting from love, or from law, because they know that these things are real. And so they should also know, in acting thus, that they are the patriots."
snyder.substack.com/p/the-grift-...
The Grift Bubble
A Political Theory of American Collapse
snyder.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
"The Grift Bubble: A Political Theory of American Collapse"
"Those who work against the grifters... may be acting from love, or from law, because they know that these things are real. And so they should also know, in acting thus, that they are the patriots."
snyder.substack.com/p/the-grift-...
"Those who work against the grifters... may be acting from love, or from law, because they know that these things are real. And so they should also know, in acting thus, that they are the patriots."
snyder.substack.com/p/the-grift-...
Glorious morning for an extended dog walk listening to the landscape, @quietriotpod.bsky.social and Podyssey @alexpodyssey.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Glorious morning for an extended dog walk listening to the landscape, @quietriotpod.bsky.social and Podyssey @alexpodyssey.bsky.social
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Essential reading from Calum Weir - on findings from some innovative polling from Labour Together.
His words
"Immigration is salient, polarising and important.
Cost of living is foundational, unifying and in some ways, even more important."
labourlist.org/2025/11/immi...
@cwp-weir.bsky.social
His words
"Immigration is salient, polarising and important.
Cost of living is foundational, unifying and in some ways, even more important."
labourlist.org/2025/11/immi...
@cwp-weir.bsky.social
'Bread, circuses, and polling errors: Are we truly measuring what matters?' - LabourList
Pollsters who ask questions that add nuance are rewarded with a richer look at the public’s outlook argues Labour Together's Calum Weir.
labourlist.org
November 16, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Essential reading from Calum Weir - on findings from some innovative polling from Labour Together.
His words
"Immigration is salient, polarising and important.
Cost of living is foundational, unifying and in some ways, even more important."
labourlist.org/2025/11/immi...
@cwp-weir.bsky.social
His words
"Immigration is salient, polarising and important.
Cost of living is foundational, unifying and in some ways, even more important."
labourlist.org/2025/11/immi...
@cwp-weir.bsky.social
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There is no reason why this should have made me laugh so hard a bit of gas escaped.
November 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
There is no reason why this should have made me laugh so hard a bit of gas escaped.
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NEW
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
emptycity.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
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Add your name now to defend the BBC’s independence. Before it’s too late:
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/bbc-dg-o...
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/bbc-dg-o...
Sign the petition: save our BBC: don't let the likes of Trump and his UK cronies meddle with our public broadcaster
🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will…
act.38degrees.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Add your name now to defend the BBC’s independence. Before it’s too late:
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/bbc-dg-o...
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/bbc-dg-o...
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The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
The truth about impartiality at the BBC
And the hysteria of the current "crisis"
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
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🎯 Davey is spot on. "We can have criticism of the BBC, but within that, we need to recognise how valuable an institution it is [and how] precious to our country. And that's one of the reasons why people like President Trump and Nigel Farage, want to undermine the BBC." 👏🏽~AA
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🎯 Davey is spot on. "We can have criticism of the BBC, but within that, we need to recognise how valuable an institution it is [and how] precious to our country. And that's one of the reasons why people like President Trump and Nigel Farage, want to undermine the BBC." 👏🏽~AA
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Actually speechless at Stormzy’s progress today. He woke up and decided to attack the week.
Listen out for the cutest little bark ever ❤️
Listen out for the cutest little bark ever ❤️
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Actually speechless at Stormzy’s progress today. He woke up and decided to attack the week.
Listen out for the cutest little bark ever ❤️
Listen out for the cutest little bark ever ❤️
I've just signed "Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/ma... @StopFundingHate
actionstorm.org
November 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I've just signed "Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/ma... @StopFundingHate
Such a joy to listen to intelligent and informed conversation, and great guests. The only podcast I ALWAYS listen to (I'm more selective about all the others I subscribe to - oh apart from Podyssey, from the same stable).
Putting this together was actually a HUGE amount of fun.
Feel free to share it - here or on whatever platform and with whichever friend or family member you think would enjoy our vibe and the gorgeous community we have become.
Feel free to share it - here or on whatever platform and with whichever friend or family member you think would enjoy our vibe and the gorgeous community we have become.
November 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Such a joy to listen to intelligent and informed conversation, and great guests. The only podcast I ALWAYS listen to (I'm more selective about all the others I subscribe to - oh apart from Podyssey, from the same stable).
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From the Guardian.
Cartoonist Ella Baron.
Cartoonist Ella Baron.
November 6, 2025 at 12:26 AM
From the Guardian.
Cartoonist Ella Baron.
Cartoonist Ella Baron.
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I confess that I'd never heard of Cat Burns before "Celebrity Traitors", but I've been really enjoying getting to know her music.
This one's lovely.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB9q...
This one's lovely.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB9q...
Cat Burns - I Hope It's Me (Official Visualiser)
YouTube video by CatBurnsVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I confess that I'd never heard of Cat Burns before "Celebrity Traitors", but I've been really enjoying getting to know her music.
This one's lovely.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB9q...
This one's lovely.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB9q...
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X is designed to radicalise people.
The algorithm promotes Elon Musk's agenda to promote racists and people who want violence bought - specifically - to the streets of Britain.
Members of Parliament, major institutions and the media should not be there.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
The algorithm promotes Elon Musk's agenda to promote racists and people who want violence bought - specifically - to the streets of Britain.
Members of Parliament, major institutions and the media should not be there.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:53 AM
X is designed to radicalise people.
The algorithm promotes Elon Musk's agenda to promote racists and people who want violence bought - specifically - to the streets of Britain.
Members of Parliament, major institutions and the media should not be there.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
The algorithm promotes Elon Musk's agenda to promote racists and people who want violence bought - specifically - to the streets of Britain.
Members of Parliament, major institutions and the media should not be there.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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I had a really fascinating chat with @emilythornberry.bsky.social for this episode and no better way to start in my new billet at Quiet Riot with @pimlicat.bsky.social, @sturdyalex.bsky.social and @mrkennycampbell.bsky.social
EXTREMELY excited that the superb foreign policy podcast Behind The Lines is now part of the Quiet Riot family of shows and WHO better to kick us off than the marvellous @emilythornberry.bsky.social
And a huge welcome to @snellarthur.bsky.social
🎧👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
And a huge welcome to @snellarthur.bsky.social
🎧👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
Emily Thornberry on British Foreign Policy
Podcast Episode · Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell · 05/11/2025 · 56m
podcasts.apple.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I had a really fascinating chat with @emilythornberry.bsky.social for this episode and no better way to start in my new billet at Quiet Riot with @pimlicat.bsky.social, @sturdyalex.bsky.social and @mrkennycampbell.bsky.social
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No, mate. We’re not hobbits. We’re Peaky Blinders.
November 5, 2025 at 7:14 AM
No, mate. We’re not hobbits. We’re Peaky Blinders.
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Trump destroys the East Wing for a $300 million ballroom and doesn't get a single "thank you"??
October 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Trump destroys the East Wing for a $300 million ballroom and doesn't get a single "thank you"??
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Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
October 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
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7 days ago they wanted to put him to sleep.
Today storm can 100% stand on his own.
He is still building back up but just look at the little kiss and tail wag at the end. He knows he’s safe now ❤️
Today storm can 100% stand on his own.
He is still building back up but just look at the little kiss and tail wag at the end. He knows he’s safe now ❤️
October 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
7 days ago they wanted to put him to sleep.
Today storm can 100% stand on his own.
He is still building back up but just look at the little kiss and tail wag at the end. He knows he’s safe now ❤️
Today storm can 100% stand on his own.
He is still building back up but just look at the little kiss and tail wag at the end. He knows he’s safe now ❤️
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"To say 'Zelenskyy is no friend of the working class' is an insulting, facile distraction from the fact that Sultana refuses to support the Ukrainian people’s fight for existence."
Proper cold fury and moral clarity from @paulmason.bsky.social on Sultana.
open.substack.com/pub/htsf/p/c...
Proper cold fury and moral clarity from @paulmason.bsky.social on Sultana.
open.substack.com/pub/htsf/p/c...
Coventry South needs a by-election soon
Zarah Sultana has no mandate for disarming the people of Britain and betraying Ukraine
open.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
"To say 'Zelenskyy is no friend of the working class' is an insulting, facile distraction from the fact that Sultana refuses to support the Ukrainian people’s fight for existence."
Proper cold fury and moral clarity from @paulmason.bsky.social on Sultana.
open.substack.com/pub/htsf/p/c...
Proper cold fury and moral clarity from @paulmason.bsky.social on Sultana.
open.substack.com/pub/htsf/p/c...
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Sultana’s position on Ukraine is not just morally reprehensible but juvenile and trite
There is always money for war, never for the poor.
Every penny spent on bombs, tanks and missiles is stolen from our homes, schools and hospitals.
We are not going to take it anymore.
Every penny spent on bombs, tanks and missiles is stolen from our homes, schools and hospitals.
We are not going to take it anymore.
October 28, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Sultana’s position on Ukraine is not just morally reprehensible but juvenile and trite