V.H. Belvadi
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Couldn’t have been said more plainly or simply: ‘Labour peer, who came to UK as a refugee, says some ministers try to show they won’t “just do things because of their background”’
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www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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‘Pulling up the drawbridge’: Alf Dubs criticises Shabana Mahmood’s plans for child refugees
Exclusive: Labour peer, who came to UK as a refugee, says some ministers try to show they won’t ‘just do things because of their background’
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Couldn’t have been said more plainly or simply: ‘Labour peer, who came to UK as a refugee, says some ministers try to show they won’t “just do things because of their background”’
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www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The Agnes Mary Clerke Medal, awarded every three years to an individual who has achieved outstanding personal research into the history of astronomy or geophysics, goes to Prof Clemency Montelle, of the University of Canterbury, NZ.
She said she was "delighted and honoured" to receive the prize.
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She said she was "delighted and honoured" to receive the prize.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:03 PM
The Agnes Mary Clerke Medal, awarded every three years to an individual who has achieved outstanding personal research into the history of astronomy or geophysics, goes to Prof Clemency Montelle, of the University of Canterbury, NZ.
She said she was "delighted and honoured" to receive the prize.
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She said she was "delighted and honoured" to receive the prize.
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I tried Subtract a few years ago and it didn’t take me long to abandon it after noticing the abundance of hard-right ideology on it. Yet it thrives.
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters
Exclusive: Site takes a cut of subscriptions to content that promotes far-right ideology, white supremacy and antisemitism
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:17 AM
I tried Subtract a few years ago and it didn’t take me long to abandon it after noticing the abundance of hard-right ideology on it. Yet it thrives.
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
It’s worth remembering that for something like this to have been ‘erroneously posted by a staffer’, it should have existed in the first place. If it didn’t already exist, and was created solely to be posted, it wasn’t ‘erroneous’ but rather to plan.
February 7, 2026 at 3:24 PM
It’s worth remembering that for something like this to have been ‘erroneously posted by a staffer’, it should have existed in the first place. If it didn’t already exist, and was created solely to be posted, it wasn’t ‘erroneous’ but rather to plan.
To be honest, this is not a bad podcast for a judge to start playing by accident.
Moment judge's phone plays history podcast out loud during supreme court hearing – video
Moment judge's phone plays history podcast out loud during supreme court hearing – video
The Rest is History podcast started playing from the phone of one of the justices during a hearing at the UK supreme court last week. The music briefly interrupted the hearing before the judge turned it off and apologised, telling the court: 'It was switched to silent' Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:11 PM
To be honest, this is not a bad podcast for a judge to start playing by accident.
This is a bit funny because The Economist ran an article just yesterday citing betting agencies predicting Angela Reyner’s run for Labour leadership ~
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February 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
This is a bit funny because The Economist ran an article just yesterday citing betting agencies predicting Angela Reyner’s run for Labour leadership ~
economist.com/britain/2026...
economist.com/britain/2026...
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Angela Rayner, a former deputy prime minister who grew up in poverty, is the betting market’s current favourite. Yet she is not entirely squeaky clean herself
Who might succeed Sir Keir Starmer as Britain’s prime minister?
The odds in the betting market have shifted sharply
econ.st
February 6, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Angela Rayner, a former deputy prime minister who grew up in poverty, is the betting market’s current favourite. Yet she is not entirely squeaky clean herself
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Reform faces police investigation after distributing letters from ‘concerned neighbour’ in byelection campaign
Reform faces police investigation after distributing letters from ‘concerned neighbour’ in byelection campaign
Material did not have legally obligatory imprint clarifying that it was funded and distributed by political party
Reform UK will face a police investigation in Gorton and Denton after admitting that it sent out letters from a “concerned neighbour” which did not state that they had been distributed and funded by the party.
Greater Manchester police confirmed it had received a report about the breach of electoral law and said it would investigate. The Electoral Commission said the omission was a matter for the police, stressing that failing “to include an imprint in candidate election material is an offence.” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Reform faces police investigation after distributing letters from ‘concerned neighbour’ in byelection campaign
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Democracy for Sale's scoop about Labour Together paying a firm to investigate journalists has now been picked up in FT, Politico and the Guardian
Huge questions to answer - for Morgan McSweeney, Josh Simons, and Keir Starmer
Oh, and do support D4S 😀 democracyforsale.substack.com/subscribe
Huge questions to answer - for Morgan McSweeney, Josh Simons, and Keir Starmer
Oh, and do support D4S 😀 democracyforsale.substack.com/subscribe
February 6, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Democracy for Sale's scoop about Labour Together paying a firm to investigate journalists has now been picked up in FT, Politico and the Guardian
Huge questions to answer - for Morgan McSweeney, Josh Simons, and Keir Starmer
Oh, and do support D4S 😀 democracyforsale.substack.com/subscribe
Huge questions to answer - for Morgan McSweeney, Josh Simons, and Keir Starmer
Oh, and do support D4S 😀 democracyforsale.substack.com/subscribe
This is dangerous and scary and should be countered with the haste it demands.
This is MAGA ideological imperialism.
It's disguised as a "free speech" crusade. In reality, the Trump admin seeks to coerce Europe into deregulating digital environments to enable unimpeded extremist content that radicalises voters into supporting far-right populists.
www.ft.com/content/f869...
It's disguised as a "free speech" crusade. In reality, the Trump admin seeks to coerce Europe into deregulating digital environments to enable unimpeded extremist content that radicalises voters into supporting far-right populists.
www.ft.com/content/f869...
US government to fund Maga-aligned think-tanks and charities in Europe
State department grants to spread ‘American values’ are part of Washington’s 250th anniversary celebrations
www.ft.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:10 PM
This is dangerous and scary and should be countered with the haste it demands.
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If Starmer & McSweeney finally go over the revelations in the Mandelson files
Their toxic immigration plans must go with them.
NO MORE politicians in the pockets of the seedy rich blaming the outcomes of their greed & corruption on immigrants!
Their toxic immigration plans must go with them.
NO MORE politicians in the pockets of the seedy rich blaming the outcomes of their greed & corruption on immigrants!
February 5, 2026 at 7:58 AM
If Starmer & McSweeney finally go over the revelations in the Mandelson files
Their toxic immigration plans must go with them.
NO MORE politicians in the pockets of the seedy rich blaming the outcomes of their greed & corruption on immigrants!
Their toxic immigration plans must go with them.
NO MORE politicians in the pockets of the seedy rich blaming the outcomes of their greed & corruption on immigrants!
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After Flickr, Google+, 500px, Instagram and a couple of other photography-centric platforms did not last, or changed unrecognisably, I’ve decided to give @glass.photo a try (don’t let me down).
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February 4, 2026 at 11:11 AM
After Flickr, Google+, 500px, Instagram and a couple of other photography-centric platforms did not last, or changed unrecognisably, I’ve decided to give @glass.photo a try (don’t let me down).
glass.photo/vhbelvadi
glass.photo/vhbelvadi
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India's solar is making a solid contribution to daily generation, even in the middle of winter.
(In fact the insolation minimum is during the monsoon season.)
(In fact the insolation minimum is during the monsoon season.)
February 3, 2026 at 6:38 AM
India's solar is making a solid contribution to daily generation, even in the middle of winter.
(In fact the insolation minimum is during the monsoon season.)
(In fact the insolation minimum is during the monsoon season.)
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IPCC Chair @jimskeaclimate.bsky.social addressed the opening of the 12th Session of @ipbes.net in Manchester today, emphasising the importance of the scientific link between @ipcc.bsky.social & IPBES, such as IPBES's participation in the upcoming IPCC Workshop on Engaging Diverse Knowledge Systems.
February 3, 2026 at 4:33 PM
IPCC Chair @jimskeaclimate.bsky.social addressed the opening of the 12th Session of @ipbes.net in Manchester today, emphasising the importance of the scientific link between @ipcc.bsky.social & IPBES, such as IPBES's participation in the upcoming IPCC Workshop on Engaging Diverse Knowledge Systems.
Agree!
The 2009 British miniseries starring Tom Hardy and his wife will always be the definitive adaptation for me. If you want to see a more accurate version I highly recommend this one if you can find it anywhere. All the actors are phenomenal and the mood is spot on.
February 3, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Agree!
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Sometime in the coming weeks, all being well, Artemis II, will carry a crew of four back to the Moon. Though it will not land, it could blaze a trail for future missions
For the first time in half a century, astronauts are going back to the Moon
They will not land. Others, both American and Chinese, soon may
econ.st
February 2, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Sometime in the coming weeks, all being well, Artemis II, will carry a crew of four back to the Moon. Though it will not land, it could blaze a trail for future missions
February 2, 2026 at 6:09 AM
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As so often, the best medicine against online hysteria is a dose of fresh air—maybe a leisurely walk along the Thames
London is far safer than violent viral videos will have you believe
Contrary to social-media lore, it is one of the safest cities in the world
econ.st
January 31, 2026 at 12:20 PM
As so often, the best medicine against online hysteria is a dose of fresh air—maybe a leisurely walk along the Thames
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One of London’s strengths lies in the depth of its talent pool: over 60% of its workforce is made up of graduates, compared with less than 45% in New York.
Its best hope for growth lies in retaining these brainy workers
Its best hope for growth lies in retaining these brainy workers
How London can rise again
The economy of Britain’s capital has suffered since 2008, but the city has what it takes to prosper
econ.st
January 31, 2026 at 8:40 AM
One of London’s strengths lies in the depth of its talent pool: over 60% of its workforce is made up of graduates, compared with less than 45% in New York.
Its best hope for growth lies in retaining these brainy workers
Its best hope for growth lies in retaining these brainy workers
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Elon Musk looks like he's rejigging his companies to make a big bet on the future - but will it work? The folks at @newscientist.com tasked me with finding out www.newscientist.com/article/2513...
Elon Musk is making a big bet on his future vision – will it work?
Reports suggest that Elon Musk is eyeing up a merger involving SpaceX, Tesla and xAI, but what does he hope to achieve by consolidating his business empire?
www.newscientist.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Elon Musk looks like he's rejigging his companies to make a big bet on the future - but will it work? The folks at @newscientist.com tasked me with finding out www.newscientist.com/article/2513...
Cambridge now provides institutional access to @economist.com!
ejournalscambridge.wordpress.com/2026/01/30/n...
ejournalscambridge.wordpress.com/2026/01/30/n...
New eresource – The Economist (direct access)
We are pleased to announce that Cambridge University now provides direct access to The Economist (from 1997 to present) via the Economist website. This highly regarded magazine is published weekly …
ejournalscambridge.wordpress.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Cambridge now provides institutional access to @economist.com!
ejournalscambridge.wordpress.com/2026/01/30/n...
ejournalscambridge.wordpress.com/2026/01/30/n...
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Greens select former mayoral candidate to run in Gorton and Denton byelection
Greens select former mayoral candidate to run in Gorton and Denton byelection
Hannah Spencer, a Trafford councillor and plumber, ran as the party’s candidate for mayor of Manchester in 2024
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Greens select former mayoral candidate to run in Gorton and Denton byelection
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This is a super insightful graph from @kingsmillbond.bsky.social illustrating how countries like India that are experiencing economic development later are skipping over some (not all) fossil dependency.
ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
January 28, 2026 at 7:19 PM
This is a super insightful graph from @kingsmillbond.bsky.social illustrating how countries like India that are experiencing economic development later are skipping over some (not all) fossil dependency.
ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
ember-energy.org/latest-insig...