Hardeep Matharu
@hardeepmatharu.bsky.social
Journalist. Speaker. Writer.
Curious explorer of the forces that shape us. Identities. Politics. Media. Culture
Editor-in-Chief of the independent UK publication Byline Times
[email protected] / hardeepmatharu.wordpress.com
Curious explorer of the forces that shape us. Identities. Politics. Media. Culture
Editor-in-Chief of the independent UK publication Byline Times
[email protected] / hardeepmatharu.wordpress.com
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In honour of the woman who, more than anyone, is responsible for this moment of transparency with the #EpsteinFiles, we're removing the paywall from this profile
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‘Virginia Roberts Giuffre Was an American Hero’ – Byline Times Digital / Print Edition
Amy Wallace spent four years collaborating with Virginia Roberts Giuffre on her memoir, Nobody’s Girl, which has had a far-reaching impact in the fight for justice for the victims and survivors of Jef...
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February 7, 2026 at 4:33 PM
In honour of the woman who, more than anyone, is responsible for this moment of transparency with the #EpsteinFiles, we're removing the paywall from this profile
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You've heard about the "loneliness epidemic." But what's really driving today's profound alienation problem? How do we rebuild connection?
On Feb 2nd, Byline Times cracks open THE LURE OF LONELINESS at the Cockpit Theatre.
Tickets: www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/the_lur...
On Feb 2nd, Byline Times cracks open THE LURE OF LONELINESS at the Cockpit Theatre.
Tickets: www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/the_lur...
January 28, 2026 at 7:01 PM
You've heard about the "loneliness epidemic." But what's really driving today's profound alienation problem? How do we rebuild connection?
On Feb 2nd, Byline Times cracks open THE LURE OF LONELINESS at the Cockpit Theatre.
Tickets: www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/the_lur...
On Feb 2nd, Byline Times cracks open THE LURE OF LONELINESS at the Cockpit Theatre.
Tickets: www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/the_lur...
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Grateful for the kind words, and to @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social for running the piece 🙏
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I love your article in this month's @bylinetimes.bsky.social -
Football's Familiar Fear of the Frisson of Female Sexuality.
Fascinating.
(Coming from Preston, I know of Dick Kerr Ladies of Preston football team. Commemorated in Preston's Moor Park).
I love your article in this month's @bylinetimes.bsky.social -
Football's Familiar Fear of the Frisson of Female Sexuality.
Fascinating.
(Coming from Preston, I know of Dick Kerr Ladies of Preston football team. Commemorated in Preston's Moor Park).
January 27, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Grateful for the kind words, and to @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social for running the piece 🙏
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Ok- it’s Sunday relax- put phone to one side- try to make sense of a nonsensical World. Hopefully The Observer UK. Byline Times and Private Eye will do the job after a sip of tea.
January 25, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Ok- it’s Sunday relax- put phone to one side- try to make sense of a nonsensical World. Hopefully The Observer UK. Byline Times and Private Eye will do the job after a sip of tea.
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The Byline Times print edition is by far the best European newspaper.
🟨 Print Edition — Drowning in Denial
As Nigel Farage’s party scraps climate schemes around the country, Nafeez Ahmed reports on new data that shows flood risk surging across the 10 councils it leads
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As Nigel Farage’s party scraps climate schemes around the country, Nafeez Ahmed reports on new data that shows flood risk surging across the 10 councils it leads
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Drowning in Denial – Byline Times Digital / Print Edition
As Nigel Farage’s party scraps climate schemes around the country, Nafeez Ahmed reports on new data that shows flood risk surging across the 10 councils it leads
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January 23, 2026 at 10:45 AM
The Byline Times print edition is by far the best European newspaper.
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Get your copy in shops now. Includes our interview with Zack Polanski and a feature from me on how the Green Party plans to defeat Labour in its 'Green Wall' this year
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January 23, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Get your copy in shops now. Includes our interview with Zack Polanski and a feature from me on how the Green Party plans to defeat Labour in its 'Green Wall' this year
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The interview is part of a package of stories in print. It follows a report by Adam Bienkov analysing the potential for a 'green wall' - taking into account the positives & negatives of Polanski's approach so far. Our aim with limited interview time was to ask him about areas other outlets do not.
January 22, 2026 at 1:49 PM
The interview is part of a package of stories in print. It follows a report by Adam Bienkov analysing the potential for a 'green wall' - taking into account the positives & negatives of Polanski's approach so far. Our aim with limited interview time was to ask him about areas other outlets do not.
Thank you for subscribing and supporting our independent journalism so far. We really couldn't do it any other way. Byline Times is a project that essentially exists against the odds. If this one article is the basis for that support being withdrawn, that is incredibly saddening to me.
January 21, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Thank you for subscribing and supporting our independent journalism so far. We really couldn't do it any other way. Byline Times is a project that essentially exists against the odds. If this one article is the basis for that support being withdrawn, that is incredibly saddening to me.
The full interview discusses Trump, Putin, the need to be closer to Europe, and clarifies Polanski's previous comments to Byline Times about NATO.
January 20, 2026 at 1:26 PM
The full interview discusses Trump, Putin, the need to be closer to Europe, and clarifies Polanski's previous comments to Byline Times about NATO.
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Got this & a brew. Bliss.
January 17, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Got this & a brew. Bliss.
Thank you Steve, that really means a lot.
January 20, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Thank you Steve, that really means a lot.
"I'm one of the few frontline politicians who can say I've never taken money from private healthcare, oil & gas, gambling firms, arms trade. It gives you a different way to be a politician & freedom to speak"
We meet Green Leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social in the new Byline Times magazine out now 👇
We meet Green Leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social in the new Byline Times magazine out now 👇
January 19, 2026 at 12:47 PM
"I'm one of the few frontline politicians who can say I've never taken money from private healthcare, oil & gas, gambling firms, arms trade. It gives you a different way to be a politician & freedom to speak"
We meet Green Leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social in the new Byline Times magazine out now 👇
We meet Green Leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social in the new Byline Times magazine out now 👇
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🌿The Lure of Loneliness – An Evening Discussion with Jay Griffiths, @iainoverton.bsky.social , @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social and @peterjukes.bsky.social
⏲️2 February 2026 7:30 pm
📌The Cockpit Theatre, London NW8 8EH
Tickets: thecockpit.org.uk/show/the_lur...
⏲️2 February 2026 7:30 pm
📌The Cockpit Theatre, London NW8 8EH
Tickets: thecockpit.org.uk/show/the_lur...
January 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
🌿The Lure of Loneliness – An Evening Discussion with Jay Griffiths, @iainoverton.bsky.social , @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social and @peterjukes.bsky.social
⏲️2 February 2026 7:30 pm
📌The Cockpit Theatre, London NW8 8EH
Tickets: thecockpit.org.uk/show/the_lur...
⏲️2 February 2026 7:30 pm
📌The Cockpit Theatre, London NW8 8EH
Tickets: thecockpit.org.uk/show/the_lur...
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🎄Sanctuary
Our print edition editorial, without a paywall, to celebrate the season, with @peterjukes.bsky.social @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social, and the Dean of Southwark Cathedral on hope in dark times
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Our print edition editorial, without a paywall, to celebrate the season, with @peterjukes.bsky.social @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social, and the Dean of Southwark Cathedral on hope in dark times
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Editorial - Sanctuary – Byline Times Digital / Print Edition
It seems quintessentially English. Though most of our subscribers are not London-based, and we have a readership from across the world, Southwark Cathedral is in effect the parish church for the area ...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
🎄Sanctuary
Our print edition editorial, without a paywall, to celebrate the season, with @peterjukes.bsky.social @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social, and the Dean of Southwark Cathedral on hope in dark times
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Our print edition editorial, without a paywall, to celebrate the season, with @peterjukes.bsky.social @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social, and the Dean of Southwark Cathedral on hope in dark times
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Fantastic that a long interview with @ajsecor.bsky.social and I is the cover story for the January issue of Byline Times - was a pleasure to talk to Hardeep and Peter about the ideas in the The Politics of Feeling! @bylinetimes.bsky.social
@peterjukes.bsky.social @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social
@peterjukes.bsky.social @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Fantastic that a long interview with @ajsecor.bsky.social and I is the cover story for the January issue of Byline Times - was a pleasure to talk to Hardeep and Peter about the ideas in the The Politics of Feeling! @bylinetimes.bsky.social
@peterjukes.bsky.social @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social
@peterjukes.bsky.social @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social
"Fun & joy are very powerful political forces & not ones the left are terribly used to dealing with"
The final print edition of Byline Times may be my favourite of the year. What is the 'politics of feeling' & why does it matter?
Plus 'A Red Top Christmas Carol' with a Mr Murdoch & his 3 Spirits 👇
The final print edition of Byline Times may be my favourite of the year. What is the 'politics of feeling' & why does it matter?
Plus 'A Red Top Christmas Carol' with a Mr Murdoch & his 3 Spirits 👇
December 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
"Fun & joy are very powerful political forces & not ones the left are terribly used to dealing with"
The final print edition of Byline Times may be my favourite of the year. What is the 'politics of feeling' & why does it matter?
Plus 'A Red Top Christmas Carol' with a Mr Murdoch & his 3 Spirits 👇
The final print edition of Byline Times may be my favourite of the year. What is the 'politics of feeling' & why does it matter?
Plus 'A Red Top Christmas Carol' with a Mr Murdoch & his 3 Spirits 👇
"Have I ever tried to take it out on any individual on the basis of where they're from? No. I have never directly really tried to go and hurt anybody".
If the press is giving Farage such a platform it must, as ITV News has done, scrutinise. That this isn't being reported prominently is astonishing.
If the press is giving Farage such a platform it must, as ITV News has done, scrutinise. That this isn't being reported prominently is astonishing.
Nigel Farage responds to racism claims saying he never ‘tried to hurt anybody’
Reform leader denies racist or antisemitic behaviour ‘with intent’ at school, but says he can’t remember everything from 49 years ago
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November 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
"Have I ever tried to take it out on any individual on the basis of where they're from? No. I have never directly really tried to go and hurt anybody".
If the press is giving Farage such a platform it must, as ITV News has done, scrutinise. That this isn't being reported prominently is astonishing.
If the press is giving Farage such a platform it must, as ITV News has done, scrutinise. That this isn't being reported prominently is astonishing.
Thanks for your support!
November 22, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Thanks for your support!
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Byline Times latest edition front page.
Always a good well balanced well researched read.
Always a good well balanced well researched read.
November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Byline Times latest edition front page.
Always a good well balanced well researched read.
Always a good well balanced well researched read.
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If you're still looking for good writing and journalism as the legacy newspapers continue their slide into the ooze, you could do a lot worse than sign up to Byline Times. This is just the most exceptionally good writing from @peterjukes.bsky.social ...
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From Underground Man to Internet Man: Apocalyptic, Cleansing Violence – Byline Times Digital / Print Edition
In 1976, Peter Jukes wanted to be Travis Bickle. A decade later, he realised the Taxi Driver anti-hero was a psychopath. Now he suspects Bickle’s dangerous saviour complex underpins the architecture o...
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November 22, 2025 at 9:29 AM
If you're still looking for good writing and journalism as the legacy newspapers continue their slide into the ooze, you could do a lot worse than sign up to Byline Times. This is just the most exceptionally good writing from @peterjukes.bsky.social ...
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Revelling in the latest edition of @bylinetimes.bsky.social
From the BBC to migration, Islamophobia to disability, our editor in chief @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social has done an amazing job tying up the Carousel of Scapegoats with the co-morbidity of current politics ➡️ subscribe.bylinetimes.com
From the BBC to migration, Islamophobia to disability, our editor in chief @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social has done an amazing job tying up the Carousel of Scapegoats with the co-morbidity of current politics ➡️ subscribe.bylinetimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Revelling in the latest edition of @bylinetimes.bsky.social
From the BBC to migration, Islamophobia to disability, our editor in chief @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social has done an amazing job tying up the Carousel of Scapegoats with the co-morbidity of current politics ➡️ subscribe.bylinetimes.com
From the BBC to migration, Islamophobia to disability, our editor in chief @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social has done an amazing job tying up the Carousel of Scapegoats with the co-morbidity of current politics ➡️ subscribe.bylinetimes.com
It's simply to do with the mailing dates. The vast majority of our sales comes from subscribers. We have always communicated how much we appreciate and prioritise our subscribers. That is not, and has never been, and will never be, cynical.
November 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
It's simply to do with the mailing dates. The vast majority of our sales comes from subscribers. We have always communicated how much we appreciate and prioritise our subscribers. That is not, and has never been, and will never be, cynical.
When politics can provide no real solutions for people's lives, welcome to 'The Carousel of Scapegoats': distracting, psychological projection to make them feel 'better' – because the lives of 'others' can be made worse
New Byline Times print edition available in shops / subscribe.bylinetimes.com 👇
New Byline Times print edition available in shops / subscribe.bylinetimes.com 👇
November 14, 2025 at 12:11 PM
When politics can provide no real solutions for people's lives, welcome to 'The Carousel of Scapegoats': distracting, psychological projection to make them feel 'better' – because the lives of 'others' can be made worse
New Byline Times print edition available in shops / subscribe.bylinetimes.com 👇
New Byline Times print edition available in shops / subscribe.bylinetimes.com 👇
Yes, but personalities are only able to define structures if those structures are, to begin with, vulnerable. BBC is an establishment institution with many wide-ranging structural & political forces defining the role it, in reality, carries out. The personalities slot in & reinforce vulnerabilities
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Yes, but personalities are only able to define structures if those structures are, to begin with, vulnerable. BBC is an establishment institution with many wide-ranging structural & political forces defining the role it, in reality, carries out. The personalities slot in & reinforce vulnerabilities
Robbie Gibb is, of course, at the centre of this all. But the job of any DG has to be to fight for the BBC's independence. Tim Davie failed in this, in my view. This is a structural problem, beyond personalities.
November 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Robbie Gibb is, of course, at the centre of this all. But the job of any DG has to be to fight for the BBC's independence. Tim Davie failed in this, in my view. This is a structural problem, beyond personalities.