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James Moules @jamesmoules.bsky.social · 7h

Ah okay. Small solace that I’m apparently eligible for compensation now, but tbh I’d rather be able to work without hotspot…

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James Moules @jamesmoules.bsky.social · 7h

In all seriousness, does anyone else who uses Vodafone broadband still have this problem? It’s been two days now and we’ve still not got our WiFi back?

James Moules @jamesmoules.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, Vodafone broadband being down has been a nuisance for me today, as someone who usually works from home.

(This sort of post is what’s missing from BlueSky btw if this is going to be a viable alternative to Twitter)

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James O'Malley @jamesomalley.co.uk · 8h

Stop pretending a wealth tax is a serious idea

takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/wealth-tax...

Stop pretending a wealth tax is a serious idea

It brings me no pleasure to say this.

takes.jamesomalley.co.uk

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James Moules @jamesmoules.bsky.social · 1d

For all the talk of Reform’s rise being an inevitable force of nature, I’d note that a seven point poll lead is not exactly overwhelming or insurmountable.

Ask any of the major parties how quickly even a double-digit lead can collapse once the scrutiny of an election campaign arrives.

YouGov @yougov.co.uk · 1d

Our latest Westminster voting intention (12-13 Oct) has the Greens on their highest figure ever recorded by YouGov

Reform UK: 27% (no change from 5-6 Oct)
Labour: 20% (=)
Conservatives: 17% (=)
Lib Dems: 16% (-1)
Greens: 13% (+1)
SNP: 3% (-1)

yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...

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James Moules @jamesmoules.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, Vodafone broadband being down has been a nuisance for me today, as someone who usually works from home.

(This sort of post is what’s missing from BlueSky btw if this is going to be a viable alternative to Twitter)

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James Moules @jamesmoules.bsky.social · 2d

I’ve probably mentioned this anecdote before on BlueSky, but I once knew someone who had a couple of friends who were drawn into cults.

His theory (and imo this also applies to misinfo bubbles/political radicalisation) is that the people most vulnerable are those who are intelligent but sensitive.

James Austin @jamesdaustin.bsky.social · 3d

Yeah, the two guys I know who have totally gone are, I dont think coincidentally, some of the most intellegent I know

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James Moules @jamesmoules.bsky.social · 4d

This was ultimately the reason why I stopped posting on X. As a journalist, why is Twitter worth my time if my work gets next to no engagement?

Jonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · 4d

also - one last datapoint before I take HS for his morning walk. I posted the column on X, too. it has sunk without trace because it has a link in it. even ignoring the owner and the politics, that was a good reason to stop feeding the beast.

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James Moules @jamesmoules.bsky.social · 4d

7/10 - only missed 5, 9 and 10 (but 1 and 7 were correct guesses).

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James Moules @jamesmoules.bsky.social · 5d

Might be cheating (as I’m pretty sure on reflection I’m naturally left handed) but I was taught to write with my right hand, and followed that way with school activities. But things that I’ve sought out myself, I’ve usually done left handed (eg. I’m a left handed guitarist and cricket batsman).

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Peter Walker @peterwalker99.bsky.social · 5d

The Nobel Peace Prize committee's decision to honour someone who has tirelessly campaigned against dictatorship is both worthwhile and welcome, and objectively very funny.

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Alexander Clarkson @aphclarkson.bsky.social · 6d

Worth noting at the same time during the Canadian election cycle a few years ago the overwhelming consensus was that Justin Trudeau would go down to brutal defeat at the hands of Pierre Poilievre in the summer of 2025

Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 6d

“It’s far too soon to predict how the next election will shape up. We are roughly the same distance from Labour having to call a General Election, as we are from the last pandemic lockdown. Try to conceive of that amount of stuff still to happen.”

Quiet Riot @quietriotpod.bsky.social · 6d

🆕 Anti-Woke Wake: It the Tory Party dead or just resting? ☠️

💥 Tory Conference debrief
💥 France latest political soap
💥 A deal on Gaza - but antisemitism on the rise

An amazing episode with special guest @samfr.bsky.social.

🍊 open.spotify.com/episode/5JQF...

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James Moules @jamesmoules.bsky.social · 7d

See also:
bsky.app/profile/samf...

Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 7d

At some point these imbeciles are going to realise that arts courses are *funding* the courses they do like and if they cut those places unis will just go bankrupt so no maths or science either.

James Moules @jamesmoules.bsky.social · 7d

It’s one thing to say we should bolster standards of arts and humanities teaching at universities. I would completely agree.

But it’s quite another to say we should cut such courses on what seems to be purely ideological grounds. If you value the arts, you should value the study of the arts too.

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James Moules @jamesmoules.bsky.social · 7d

You can cast yourself as a defender of our country’s culture, arts and heritage, or you can say this. You cannot do both.
inews.co.uk/news/badenoc...

Badenoch: Curb students taking 'rip-off' degrees such as English

The performing arts, sociology and anthropology are among the subjects the Conservatives would like to cut

inews.co.uk

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Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 8d

Am wondering if all of those suddenly deciding they’re against communities living “parallel lives” might reconsider their support of religious schools? Or indeed private ones?

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James Moules @jamesmoules.bsky.social · 8d

🗳️ Sir John Curtice has warned Labour that Reform UK is not their only electoral threat, with left-wing parties also posing a challenge.

My latest for @labourlist.bsky.social here ⬇️
labourlist.org/2025/10/labo...

Labour making a 'mistake' to focus entirely on Reform, Sir John Curtice warns - LabourList

Sir John Curtice has warned Labour that Reform UK is not their only electoral threat, with left-wing parties also posing a challenge.

labourlist.org

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Euronews @euronews.com · 8d

Two years ago, Hamas launched its largest terrorist attack ever on Israeli soil, targeting military bases, kibbutzim and a music festival. Almost 1,200 people were killed and more than 250 taken hostage.

Hamas and 7 October 2023: The bloodiest day in Israeli history

Two years ago, Hamas launched its largest terrorist attack ever on Israeli soil, targeting military bases, kibbutzim and a music festival. Almost 1,200 people were killed and more than 250 taken hostage.

l.euronews.com

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James Moules @jamesmoules.bsky.social · 9d

I’m old enough to remember when a comment like this would have been a resigning matter…

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 9d

Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham

Shadow justice secretary criticised for suggesting he could tell how integrated Handsworth was based on 90-minute visit Robert Jenrick complained about visiting an area of Birmingham where he “didn’t see another white face” and said it was not the kind of country he wanted to live in. After highlighting the lack of white people, the shadow justice secretary said it was not about “the colour of your skin or your faith” and he wanted people to live alongside each other. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Gabriel Milland @gabrielmilland.bsky.social · 9d

Apparently, some progressives still believe working class kids should be told to stay in their lane when it comes to education, long before they're even allowed to drink in pubs.

Cat Neilan @catneilan.bsky.social · 9d

Burnham says he never supported the 50% university "Blair target", which became "hardwired" by Michael Gove's reforms

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James Moules @jamesmoules.bsky.social · 9d

“We’re not so different, you and I…”

2022 United Kingdom government crisis or crises may refer to:
July 2022 United Kingdom government crisis, events culminating in the resignation of Boris Johnson as prime minister
October 2022 United Kingdom government crisis, events in the aftermath of the September mini-budget, culminating in the resignation of Liz Truss as prime minister

This article is about the 2024–2025 government and political crisis. For the 2023 government crisis which brought down the Borne government, see 2023–2024 French government crisis.

James Moules @jamesmoules.bsky.social · 9d

And it frankly speaks to how little attention they clearly paid to local government before being elected. Council budgets are publicly available information!

James Ball @jamesrball.com · 10d

*gasp*

“Everyone thought we’d come in and there were going to be these huge costs we could cut away but there just aren’t,” said a third senior Reform cabinet member in Kent.

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Eleni Courea @ecourea.bsky.social · 10d

EXC: China threatened to retaliate against the UK govt if ministers targeted parts of its state under foreign influence rules

Chinese officials warned the FCDO the move would have negative consequences for relations after we reported it was being considered

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

China threatened to retaliate against UK over foreign influence rules

Exclusive: Chinese officials warned that targeting its security apparatus would have negative consequences for relations

www.theguardian.com

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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 10d

Russia is masking its failed summer offensive with terror attacks on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure.

We keep supporting Ukraine as long as needed: finalizing the next sanctions package, ensuring financing, providing weapons.

Russia will not stop until forced to.

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Jeremy Cliffe @jeremycliffe.bsky.social · 11d

Worth nuancing (valid) worries about Babis-led Czechia joining Hungary & Slovakia in trio of EU spoiler states + democratic backsliders.

1/ Czech institutions strong
2/ Babis's ANO has backed off some prior pro-🇷🇺🇨🇳 positions
3/ ANO not all-mighty; will form minority govt or lead fractious coalition

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 11d

BREAKING: Populist Czech billionaire Andrej Babis has won a parliamentary election, marking a political comeback.

Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš wins Czech parliamentary election, official results show

Populist Czech billionaire Andrej Babiš has won a parliamentary election, marking a political comeback.

bit.ly

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James Moules @jamesmoules.bsky.social · 11d

5/10 - 1, 2, 4, 5, 6

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