James Bradley
@jamesjbradley.uk
🔸Lib Dem Councillor for Olton Ward, Solihull MBC.
Views and thoughts my own.
Published & promoted by J. Bradley by himself & Solihull Liberal Democrats at 47 Winthorpe Drive, B91 3UW
Views and thoughts my own.
Published & promoted by J. Bradley by himself & Solihull Liberal Democrats at 47 Winthorpe Drive, B91 3UW
This law needs to be repealed. It fundamentally does not work and makes things worse.
This is dumb and dangerous legislation passed and implemented by people who are either ignorant or malicious.
This is dumb and dangerous legislation passed and implemented by people who are either ignorant or malicious.
UK Age Verification Data Confirms What Critics Always Predicted: Mass Migration To Sketchier Sites
New data from the UK’s age verification rollout provides hard evidence of what internet governance experts have been warning about for years: these laws don’t protect children—they syst…
www.techdirt.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:48 AM
This law needs to be repealed. It fundamentally does not work and makes things worse.
This is dumb and dangerous legislation passed and implemented by people who are either ignorant or malicious.
This is dumb and dangerous legislation passed and implemented by people who are either ignorant or malicious.
Local government funding is in crisis and that includes my own authority, Solihull Council.
This path is not sustainable. We need to know how the Conservatives plan to turn this ship around.
This path is not sustainable. We need to know how the Conservatives plan to turn this ship around.
August 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Local government funding is in crisis and that includes my own authority, Solihull Council.
This path is not sustainable. We need to know how the Conservatives plan to turn this ship around.
This path is not sustainable. We need to know how the Conservatives plan to turn this ship around.
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It’s Always Sunny in Surrey ☀️
August 22, 2025 at 11:05 AM
It’s Always Sunny in Surrey ☀️
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“This is probably the worst thing in my view that has ever happened to our rights online,” EFF’s @thejasonkelley.com tells David Ruiz on @Malwarebytes.com’s Lock and Code podcast, discussing the security and privacy risks of online age verification. www.malwarebytes.com/blog/podcas...
“The worst thing” for online rights: An age-restricted grey web (Lock and Code S06E16)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with EFF Activism Director Jason Kelley about online age verification and the "grey web."
www.malwarebytes.com
August 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“This is probably the worst thing in my view that has ever happened to our rights online,” EFF’s @thejasonkelley.com tells David Ruiz on @Malwarebytes.com’s Lock and Code podcast, discussing the security and privacy risks of online age verification. www.malwarebytes.com/blog/podcas...
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Netanyahu’s plan to occupy Gaza is abhorrent and it's increasingly clear that his goal is ethnic cleansing.
The UK can't just sit on its hands. The Prime Minister must stop all arms exports to Israel and sanction Netanyahu and his cabinet.
The UK can't just sit on its hands. The Prime Minister must stop all arms exports to Israel and sanction Netanyahu and his cabinet.
August 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Netanyahu’s plan to occupy Gaza is abhorrent and it's increasingly clear that his goal is ethnic cleansing.
The UK can't just sit on its hands. The Prime Minister must stop all arms exports to Israel and sanction Netanyahu and his cabinet.
The UK can't just sit on its hands. The Prime Minister must stop all arms exports to Israel and sanction Netanyahu and his cabinet.
Excellent write up as always from @mmasnick.bsky.social
It’s rather sad and disappointing to see the UK go down this path and for the political response from all the established parties to be so poor
(with only Reform actually speaking out on some of the real fundamental issues at play)
It’s rather sad and disappointing to see the UK go down this path and for the political response from all the established parties to be so poor
(with only Reform actually speaking out on some of the real fundamental issues at play)
Didn’t Take Long To Reveal The UK’s Online Safety Act Is Exactly The Privacy-Crushing Failure Everyone Warned About
Well, well, well. The “age assurance” part of the UK’s Online Safety Act has finally gone into effect, with its age checking requirements kicking in a week and a half ago. And what do you kno…
www.techdirt.com
August 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Excellent write up as always from @mmasnick.bsky.social
It’s rather sad and disappointing to see the UK go down this path and for the political response from all the established parties to be so poor
(with only Reform actually speaking out on some of the real fundamental issues at play)
It’s rather sad and disappointing to see the UK go down this path and for the political response from all the established parties to be so poor
(with only Reform actually speaking out on some of the real fundamental issues at play)
In a world built around digital connectivity, digital freedom of speech is essential. The OSA is not fit for purpose. Regardless of the good intentions, this effects of this law are draconian.
Regulate the entire internet like Facebook? Then Facebook is all you get.
Regulate the entire internet like Facebook? Then Facebook is all you get.
Petition: Repeal the Online Safety Act
We want the Government to repeal the Online Safety act.
petition.parliament.uk
July 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
In a world built around digital connectivity, digital freedom of speech is essential. The OSA is not fit for purpose. Regardless of the good intentions, this effects of this law are draconian.
Regulate the entire internet like Facebook? Then Facebook is all you get.
Regulate the entire internet like Facebook? Then Facebook is all you get.
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A letter to The Guardian.
May 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
A letter to The Guardian.
25th July is going to be fascinating because this entire act is unworkable and will just fundamentally break the internet in the UK.
A lot of people are going to start using VPNs and a lot of people are going to be unable to access the internet as they except. If this even happens…?
A lot of people are going to start using VPNs and a lot of people are going to be unable to access the internet as they except. If this even happens…?
Ofcom announces new rules for tech firms to keep children safe online
Companies will be legally required to block children’s access to harmful content under UK’s Online Safety Act or face large fines
www.theguardian.com
April 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
25th July is going to be fascinating because this entire act is unworkable and will just fundamentally break the internet in the UK.
A lot of people are going to start using VPNs and a lot of people are going to be unable to access the internet as they except. If this even happens…?
A lot of people are going to start using VPNs and a lot of people are going to be unable to access the internet as they except. If this even happens…?
International shipping is truly fascinating. I have a parcel due from the USA, shipping to myself in the UK
I would have assumed the most efficient route and maybe this is that, but seems a little wild.
East Coast USA > West Coast > Shanghai(!!) > Canada > New York
SC > NY is out I guess?
I would have assumed the most efficient route and maybe this is that, but seems a little wild.
East Coast USA > West Coast > Shanghai(!!) > Canada > New York
SC > NY is out I guess?
April 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
International shipping is truly fascinating. I have a parcel due from the USA, shipping to myself in the UK
I would have assumed the most efficient route and maybe this is that, but seems a little wild.
East Coast USA > West Coast > Shanghai(!!) > Canada > New York
SC > NY is out I guess?
I would have assumed the most efficient route and maybe this is that, but seems a little wild.
East Coast USA > West Coast > Shanghai(!!) > Canada > New York
SC > NY is out I guess?
Will be very interesting to see the outcome of this investigation and what is required of the platform.
The internet is such a huge part of modern life that how we regulate speech will affect massive amounts of stuff. And regulating harmful speech has the side effect of regulating all speech
The internet is such a huge part of modern life that how we regulate speech will affect massive amounts of stuff. And regulating harmful speech has the side effect of regulating all speech
Online suicide forum investigated under new UK digital safety laws
Ofcom’s first investigation to look into whether site took adequate measures to shield users from illegal content
www.theguardian.com
April 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Will be very interesting to see the outcome of this investigation and what is required of the platform.
The internet is such a huge part of modern life that how we regulate speech will affect massive amounts of stuff. And regulating harmful speech has the side effect of regulating all speech
The internet is such a huge part of modern life that how we regulate speech will affect massive amounts of stuff. And regulating harmful speech has the side effect of regulating all speech
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/11/t...
Excellent article from @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social and @bylinetimes.bsky.social.
Captures and speaks to the importance of an emotional connection with voters and making sure you connect to the issues on the same level they experience them
Excellent article from @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social and @bylinetimes.bsky.social.
Captures and speaks to the importance of an emotional connection with voters and making sure you connect to the issues on the same level they experience them
Bot Verification
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April 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Excellent article from @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social and @bylinetimes.bsky.social.
Captures and speaks to the importance of an emotional connection with voters and making sure you connect to the issues on the same level they experience them
Excellent article from @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social and @bylinetimes.bsky.social.
Captures and speaks to the importance of an emotional connection with voters and making sure you connect to the issues on the same level they experience them
1/ Yesterday, the Boundary Commission published their final report for Solihull MBC.
Confirmed in this is that the Scott Road, Richmond Road area north of the Grand Union Canal will be remaining as part of Olton, something that I feel was the only correct decision that could have been made.
Confirmed in this is that the Scott Road, Richmond Road area north of the Grand Union Canal will be remaining as part of Olton, something that I feel was the only correct decision that could have been made.
March 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
1/ Yesterday, the Boundary Commission published their final report for Solihull MBC.
Confirmed in this is that the Scott Road, Richmond Road area north of the Grand Union Canal will be remaining as part of Olton, something that I feel was the only correct decision that could have been made.
Confirmed in this is that the Scott Road, Richmond Road area north of the Grand Union Canal will be remaining as part of Olton, something that I feel was the only correct decision that could have been made.
1/ Yesterday’s news about Apple withdrawing Advanced Data Protection (ADP) in the UK doesn’t come as a surprise, but it is disappointing.
It’s a feature I don’t use (convenience vs security) but absolutely should exist. Other people will have that balance differently to myself.
It’s a feature I don’t use (convenience vs security) but absolutely should exist. Other people will have that balance differently to myself.
Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row
Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 22, 2025 at 9:55 AM
1/ Yesterday’s news about Apple withdrawing Advanced Data Protection (ADP) in the UK doesn’t come as a surprise, but it is disappointing.
It’s a feature I don’t use (convenience vs security) but absolutely should exist. Other people will have that balance differently to myself.
It’s a feature I don’t use (convenience vs security) but absolutely should exist. Other people will have that balance differently to myself.
This is a great proposal from @mp4stratford.bsky.social
One person one vote, but money totally unbalances the levels of influence
We’ve seen the distortions in the US political system since Citizens United
Here in the UK we have a chance the level the playing field for all instead
One person one vote, but money totally unbalances the levels of influence
We’ve seen the distortions in the US political system since Citizens United
Here in the UK we have a chance the level the playing field for all instead
Lib Dem MP Manuela Perteghellas’s Political Donations Bill, launched in Parliament on Weds would establish the first-ever cap on how much individuals & firms can give to political parties in the UK, while also restricting the ability of foreign nationals to donate through UK-registered companies
Keir Starmer Urged to Back Law Blocking Foreign Billionaires Like Elon Musk From Bankrolling UK Political Parties
It follows reports that the billionaire Trump backer could donate up to £80m to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK
bylinetimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
This is a great proposal from @mp4stratford.bsky.social
One person one vote, but money totally unbalances the levels of influence
We’ve seen the distortions in the US political system since Citizens United
Here in the UK we have a chance the level the playing field for all instead
One person one vote, but money totally unbalances the levels of influence
We’ve seen the distortions in the US political system since Citizens United
Here in the UK we have a chance the level the playing field for all instead
Successive British governments have been incredibly authoritarian on sweeping tech legislation.
Privacy is a fundamental right, there cannot be backdoors only for the ‘good guys’. A digital backdoor can and will be found and exploited.
There is no digital security in a world without encryption.
Privacy is a fundamental right, there cannot be backdoors only for the ‘good guys’. A digital backdoor can and will be found and exploited.
There is no digital security in a world without encryption.
UK Orders Apple To Break Encryption Worldwide While World Is Distracted
In a stunning escalation that confirms our worst fears, the UK government has finally shown its true hand on encryption — and it’s even worse than we predicted. According to a bombshell repor…
www.techdirt.com
February 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Successive British governments have been incredibly authoritarian on sweeping tech legislation.
Privacy is a fundamental right, there cannot be backdoors only for the ‘good guys’. A digital backdoor can and will be found and exploited.
There is no digital security in a world without encryption.
Privacy is a fundamental right, there cannot be backdoors only for the ‘good guys’. A digital backdoor can and will be found and exploited.
There is no digital security in a world without encryption.
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Readout from political cabinet session via Politico www.politico.eu/newsletter/l...
February 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Readout from political cabinet session via Politico www.politico.eu/newsletter/l...
It’s a small step but an important one to signal that we should stand stand by or accept hateful content or those who were rather align themselves with Nazi gestures
Solihull Council stops using X after 'hateful content' concerns
A councillor says the site has seen a change to
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February 7, 2025 at 9:03 AM
It’s a small step but an important one to signal that we should stand stand by or accept hateful content or those who were rather align themselves with Nazi gestures