Ben Francis
@benfrancis.bsky.social
PhD-ing in Peace & Political Science at University of Notre Dame. Climate and gender politics. Previously: a decade in aid sector in Palestine, Libya, Afghanistan, Nepal and elsewhere. Unrewarding sense of loyalty to: Man United, UK Labour Party.
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I know "out-racist the racists" hasn't worked the last 17 times this Labour government have tried it but perhaps it really could be a winning strategy next time?
November 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
I know "out-racist the racists" hasn't worked the last 17 times this Labour government have tried it but perhaps it really could be a winning strategy next time?
This is so disturbing given the context that presumably none of these speakers have consented in to this.
November 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This is so disturbing given the context that presumably none of these speakers have consented in to this.
Novel. Innovative. Wordplay du jour.
September 5, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Novel. Innovative. Wordplay du jour.
I continue to be a Labour member begrudgingly because I still believe the party is the best vehicle for representing working class rights in the contemporary British political arena but I consider that membership on a daily basis. I could be won back to enthusiasm under a Rayner leadership, I think.
September 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I continue to be a Labour member begrudgingly because I still believe the party is the best vehicle for representing working class rights in the contemporary British political arena but I consider that membership on a daily basis. I could be won back to enthusiasm under a Rayner leadership, I think.
An election where Iowa flips and Maine doesn't would cement Susan Collins middle name as "fucking" in a lot of casual conversations.
August 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
An election where Iowa flips and Maine doesn't would cement Susan Collins middle name as "fucking" in a lot of casual conversations.