Matt Hinton
@matthinton.bsky.social
This!
Release the last Russia report first, unredacted!
November 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This!
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🚨WOW! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 47,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 50,000 tonight. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🚨WOW! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 47,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 50,000 tonight. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Yet another great performance from Wet Leg tonight in Cardiff. They just keep getting better.
And a shout out to support act Faux Real. Worth checking out again.
And a shout out to support act Faux Real. Worth checking out again.
November 21, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Yet another great performance from Wet Leg tonight in Cardiff. They just keep getting better.
And a shout out to support act Faux Real. Worth checking out again.
And a shout out to support act Faux Real. Worth checking out again.
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This is shocking. Up to 50,000 nurses could quit the UK over the government’s immigration proposals, plunging the NHS into its biggest ever workforce crisis, research suggests
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Up to 50,000 nurses could quit UK over immigration plans, survey suggests
Exclusive: union leaders say proposed changes are immoral and could threaten patient safety if there is staff exodus
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This is shocking. Up to 50,000 nurses could quit the UK over the government’s immigration proposals, plunging the NHS into its biggest ever workforce crisis, research suggests
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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“For the year she’s been in the job, Nandy has maintained a level of silence more usually associated with taking holy orders.”
Yep. Useless. Worse than useless.
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Yep. Useless. Worse than useless.
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The Culture Secretary Who Wasn't There
Lisa Nandy tries to keep her vow of silence
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:54 PM
“For the year she’s been in the job, Nandy has maintained a level of silence more usually associated with taking holy orders.”
Yep. Useless. Worse than useless.
open.substack.com/pub/roberthu...
Yep. Useless. Worse than useless.
open.substack.com/pub/roberthu...
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“The only people who win from fear are vice-chancellors.”
Jo reminded us on last week’s live that their corporatised vision of the university is already destroying our sector. This ballot is our chance to fight back.
Be part of the movement to defend jobs, education and the future of HE!
Jo reminded us on last week’s live that their corporatised vision of the university is already destroying our sector. This ballot is our chance to fight back.
Be part of the movement to defend jobs, education and the future of HE!
November 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
“The only people who win from fear are vice-chancellors.”
Jo reminded us on last week’s live that their corporatised vision of the university is already destroying our sector. This ballot is our chance to fight back.
Be part of the movement to defend jobs, education and the future of HE!
Jo reminded us on last week’s live that their corporatised vision of the university is already destroying our sector. This ballot is our chance to fight back.
Be part of the movement to defend jobs, education and the future of HE!
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Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
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Across the Atlantic, union solidarity runs strong 💪
David Hecker from the American Federation of Teachers thanks UK higher education staff for the incredible teaching and research they do every day and joins the call to vote YES for fair pay, job security, and the future of higher education.
David Hecker from the American Federation of Teachers thanks UK higher education staff for the incredible teaching and research they do every day and joins the call to vote YES for fair pay, job security, and the future of higher education.
November 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Across the Atlantic, union solidarity runs strong 💪
David Hecker from the American Federation of Teachers thanks UK higher education staff for the incredible teaching and research they do every day and joins the call to vote YES for fair pay, job security, and the future of higher education.
David Hecker from the American Federation of Teachers thanks UK higher education staff for the incredible teaching and research they do every day and joins the call to vote YES for fair pay, job security, and the future of higher education.
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Gotta love Private Eye.
Always cuts through the crap.
Always cuts through the crap.
October 31, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Gotta love Private Eye.
Always cuts through the crap.
Always cuts through the crap.
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Just in case anyone is listening, please note that UK universities cannot operate successfully on the basis of continuous reduction of academic staff and academic staff pay. No amount of staff wellness sessions will change this.
October 29, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Just in case anyone is listening, please note that UK universities cannot operate successfully on the basis of continuous reduction of academic staff and academic staff pay. No amount of staff wellness sessions will change this.
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On the Sunday Times front page: Our revelation that vice-chancellors have already tried to axe over 15,000 staff.
Despite this, Labour wants to reduce university income.
It cannot continue. HE members, when your ballot arrives: Vote YES‼️
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
Despite this, Labour wants to reduce university income.
It cannot continue. HE members, when your ballot arrives: Vote YES‼️
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
October 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM
On the Sunday Times front page: Our revelation that vice-chancellors have already tried to axe over 15,000 staff.
Despite this, Labour wants to reduce university income.
It cannot continue. HE members, when your ballot arrives: Vote YES‼️
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
Despite this, Labour wants to reduce university income.
It cannot continue. HE members, when your ballot arrives: Vote YES‼️
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
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“50% of FE lecturers leave within three years. In HE, 15,000 redundancies are looming.
If Labour are serious, we need commitments: close the pay gap, stop the cuts, and invest in education.
Otherwise today’s speech is hollow.” @drjogrady.bsky.social on
sophyridge.bsky.social tonight.
If Labour are serious, we need commitments: close the pay gap, stop the cuts, and invest in education.
Otherwise today’s speech is hollow.” @drjogrady.bsky.social on
sophyridge.bsky.social tonight.
September 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM
“50% of FE lecturers leave within three years. In HE, 15,000 redundancies are looming.
If Labour are serious, we need commitments: close the pay gap, stop the cuts, and invest in education.
Otherwise today’s speech is hollow.” @drjogrady.bsky.social on
sophyridge.bsky.social tonight.
If Labour are serious, we need commitments: close the pay gap, stop the cuts, and invest in education.
Otherwise today’s speech is hollow.” @drjogrady.bsky.social on
sophyridge.bsky.social tonight.
What's Farage hiding 🤔
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We Can Make an Impact.
Urge Nigel Farage to Release His Tax Returns
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September 30, 2025 at 9:27 AM
What's Farage hiding 🤔
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‘World-class research capacity at risk from cuts to staff time’.
University leader warns institutions rowing back on research time could lead to “tipping points”.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
University leader warns institutions rowing back on research time could lead to “tipping points”.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
‘World-class research capacity at risk from cuts to staff time’ - Research Professional News
University leader warns institutions rowing back on research time could lead to “tipping points”
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
September 26, 2025 at 7:10 AM
‘World-class research capacity at risk from cuts to staff time’.
University leader warns institutions rowing back on research time could lead to “tipping points”.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
University leader warns institutions rowing back on research time could lead to “tipping points”.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
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"What is happening in Gaza is a genocide. And the President of the United States, who wants a Nobel Peace Prize, is doing nothing to stop it."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
September 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
"What is happening in Gaza is a genocide. And the President of the United States, who wants a Nobel Peace Prize, is doing nothing to stop it."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
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Universities are under attack. By defending ourselves, we are defending the whole sector.
Vote YES.
#WeAreTheUniversity
Vote YES.
#WeAreTheUniversity
September 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Universities are under attack. By defending ourselves, we are defending the whole sector.
Vote YES.
#WeAreTheUniversity
Vote YES.
#WeAreTheUniversity
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I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday.
As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
September 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday.
As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
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“This is an attack on international students, nothing to do with visa overstays and everything to do with apeing Reform.” Our GS, @drjogrady.bsky.social
International students are vital to our campuses, economy and communities. Govt must stop scapegoating.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
International students are vital to our campuses, economy and communities. Govt must stop scapegoating.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Home Office tells foreign students they will be removed if they overstay visas
About 130,000 to be contacted for first time in response to ‘alarming’ spike in numbers claiming asylum
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
“This is an attack on international students, nothing to do with visa overstays and everything to do with apeing Reform.” Our GS, @drjogrady.bsky.social
International students are vital to our campuses, economy and communities. Govt must stop scapegoating.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
International students are vital to our campuses, economy and communities. Govt must stop scapegoating.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Labour’s reluctance to name Brexit as the cause of so many problems hasn’t stopped Reform’s rise. It’s time to try the truth
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
There’s an obvious way to challenge Nigel Farage. But Keir Starmer won’t do it | Rafael Behr
Labour’s reluctance to name Brexit as the cause of so many problems hasn’t stopped Reform’s rise. It’s time to try the truth, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
August 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Labour’s reluctance to name Brexit as the cause of so many problems hasn’t stopped Reform’s rise. It’s time to try the truth
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Whoever needs reminding: the Convention on Human Rights is one of the greatest achievements of European civilisation, following one of its greatest tragedies. For us to leave it would not only undermine all our own rights and freedoms, it would be a completely immoral abdication of responsibility.
August 26, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Whoever needs reminding: the Convention on Human Rights is one of the greatest achievements of European civilisation, following one of its greatest tragedies. For us to leave it would not only undermine all our own rights and freedoms, it would be a completely immoral abdication of responsibility.
Love this from Humanists UK! #Thatshumanism is the perfect introduction to the humanist approach to life, featuring four animations narrated by Stephen Fry, and brand new posters all about humanism for schools. Have a look for yourself! humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
That's humanism!
We've teamed up with our patron Stephen Fry, to explore humanist ideas about some of life’s big questions in four animated shorts.
humanists.uk
August 26, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Love this from Humanists UK! #Thatshumanism is the perfect introduction to the humanist approach to life, featuring four animations narrated by Stephen Fry, and brand new posters all about humanism for schools. Have a look for yourself! humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
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🎓To all students getting results today - congratulations on your hard work and achievements.
Whatever your next step, we’re fighting for a fairer, properly funded education system where all students can thrive without debt or hardship.
Whatever your next step, we’re fighting for a fairer, properly funded education system where all students can thrive without debt or hardship.
August 14, 2025 at 8:53 AM
🎓To all students getting results today - congratulations on your hard work and achievements.
Whatever your next step, we’re fighting for a fairer, properly funded education system where all students can thrive without debt or hardship.
Whatever your next step, we’re fighting for a fairer, properly funded education system where all students can thrive without debt or hardship.
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We're 'absolutely dreaming' of a UK where food banks are no longer needed.
Food banks didn't used to exist, and we CAN go back to that time where everybody can afford the essentials.
Read more from Sarah at Wandsworth Foodbank ⤵️
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Food banks didn't used to exist, and we CAN go back to that time where everybody can afford the essentials.
Read more from Sarah at Wandsworth Foodbank ⤵️
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
'I run an overstretched food bank and this is the powerful thing I tell my kids'
The Mirror spoke to food bank volunteer Sarah Chapman and Labour MP Marsha de Cordova about record levels of poverty - as they called for food bank use to become 'history'
www.mirror.co.uk
August 11, 2025 at 7:53 AM
We're 'absolutely dreaming' of a UK where food banks are no longer needed.
Food banks didn't used to exist, and we CAN go back to that time where everybody can afford the essentials.
Read more from Sarah at Wandsworth Foodbank ⤵️
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Food banks didn't used to exist, and we CAN go back to that time where everybody can afford the essentials.
Read more from Sarah at Wandsworth Foodbank ⤵️
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...