Clare Wenham
@clarewenham.bsky.social
Couple and family therapist, systemic practitioner, francophile, also bothered about our moors, rivers, lakes and seas…
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🔎 From the archive
From Epstein to Starmer: Mapping Peter Thiel’s Web of Influence in the UK
The tech billionaire Trump-backer is rapidly gaining influence over politics and public services in the UK, reports @peterjukes.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/12/p...
From Epstein to Starmer: Mapping Peter Thiel’s Web of Influence in the UK
The tech billionaire Trump-backer is rapidly gaining influence over politics and public services in the UK, reports @peterjukes.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/12/p...
January 30, 2026 at 6:11 PM
🔎 From the archive
From Epstein to Starmer: Mapping Peter Thiel’s Web of Influence in the UK
The tech billionaire Trump-backer is rapidly gaining influence over politics and public services in the UK, reports @peterjukes.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/12/p...
From Epstein to Starmer: Mapping Peter Thiel’s Web of Influence in the UK
The tech billionaire Trump-backer is rapidly gaining influence over politics and public services in the UK, reports @peterjukes.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/12/p...
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Bondi directed federal agents to arrest four journalists.
Georgia Fort, Don Lemon, Jamael Lundy, and Trahern Crews.
All Black. All doing their jobs.
Georgia Fort, Don Lemon, Jamael Lundy, and Trahern Crews.
All Black. All doing their jobs.
January 30, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Bondi directed federal agents to arrest four journalists.
Georgia Fort, Don Lemon, Jamael Lundy, and Trahern Crews.
All Black. All doing their jobs.
Georgia Fort, Don Lemon, Jamael Lundy, and Trahern Crews.
All Black. All doing their jobs.
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my dad didn’t go to university and he was extremely happy to pay taxes for his four children to do so; and, indeed, for the doctors who treated him at Addenbrookes to have gone to university as well.
Rachel Reeves: "It is not right that people who don't go to university bear the cost for others to." I don't use local leisure centres and I don't drive, so will I be made exempt for taxation that pays for all that stuff? Or is it only education we'll be going after
January 29, 2026 at 10:22 PM
my dad didn’t go to university and he was extremely happy to pay taxes for his four children to do so; and, indeed, for the doctors who treated him at Addenbrookes to have gone to university as well.
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The 5-year old from Minneapolis, detained by ICE.
#FreeLiam
#FreeLiam
Liam is in ICE custody and his health is deteriorating.
Joaquin Castro says Liam is depressed, lethargic, sleeping excessively and barely eating, repeatedly asking about his mom, and when he can go home. He’s withdrawn and not the bright preschooler he was just days ago.
LIAM NEEDS A DOCTOR
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Joaquin Castro says Liam is depressed, lethargic, sleeping excessively and barely eating, repeatedly asking about his mom, and when he can go home. He’s withdrawn and not the bright preschooler he was just days ago.
LIAM NEEDS A DOCTOR
1/2
January 29, 2026 at 10:20 PM
The 5-year old from Minneapolis, detained by ICE.
#FreeLiam
#FreeLiam
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UNRWA staff cuts deepen in Gaza as Israel restricts critical aid access https://aje.news/0coj77
January 30, 2026 at 7:00 AM
UNRWA staff cuts deepen in Gaza as Israel restricts critical aid access https://aje.news/0coj77
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"Luchs speaks five languages: English, French, Italian, and some German and Russian. She approached grasping Gen Z parlance like she was learning another language.
...An Instagram commenter wrote: 'She’s so natural with it too like it’s not even cringe.'"
...An Instagram commenter wrote: 'She’s so natural with it too like it’s not even cringe.'"
Alison Luchs, who has worked at the National Gallery of Art for 47 years, agreed to learn Gen Z slang and make videos because she wanted to raise interest in the museum’s art.
She never expected to slay. https://wapo.st/45BXc3S
She never expected to slay. https://wapo.st/45BXc3S
January 30, 2026 at 5:14 AM
"Luchs speaks five languages: English, French, Italian, and some German and Russian. She approached grasping Gen Z parlance like she was learning another language.
...An Instagram commenter wrote: 'She’s so natural with it too like it’s not even cringe.'"
...An Instagram commenter wrote: 'She’s so natural with it too like it’s not even cringe.'"
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This is excellent by @robfordmancs.bsky.social - read this before you look at any polling or briefings re this by-election!
bsky.app/profile/robf...
bsky.app/profile/robf...
New Swingometer post now out - my look at the Gorton and Denton by-election, taking place down the road from me swingometer.substack.com/p/the-gorton...
The Gorton and Denton by-election: a tale of two Manchesters?
Unpopular incumbent + fragmented opposition + unusual seat = unpredictable contest
swingometer.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:44 AM
This is excellent by @robfordmancs.bsky.social - read this before you look at any polling or briefings re this by-election!
bsky.app/profile/robf...
bsky.app/profile/robf...
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Palantir working hard to be the IBM of this era.
ICE Is Using Palantir’s AI Tools to Sort Through Tips
ICE has been using an AI-powered Palantir system to summarize tips sent to its tip line since last spring, according to a newly released Homeland Security document.
www.wired.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Palantir working hard to be the IBM of this era.
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🚨 #ÚLTIMAHORA | Los agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza involucrados en el tiroteo mortal de Alex Pretti son puestos bajo licencia.
Los agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza involucrados en el tiroteo mortal de Alex Pretti son puestos bajo licencia
La medida fue confirmada por el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional.
tlmdo.co
January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
🚨 #ÚLTIMAHORA | Los agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza involucrados en el tiroteo mortal de Alex Pretti son puestos bajo licencia.
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Do #antidepressants resolve a chemical imbalance or risk creating one?
My interview @psychologytoday.com with @joannamoncrieff.bsky.social, author of Chemically Imbalanced
#SSRIs #Depression #Psychiatry #MedSky
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/side...
My interview @psychologytoday.com with @joannamoncrieff.bsky.social, author of Chemically Imbalanced
#SSRIs #Depression #Psychiatry #MedSky
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/side...
"Chemically Imbalanced": An Interview With Joanna Moncrieff
The author of “Chemically Imbalanced” discusses the persistent serotonin myth of mental illness.
www.psychologytoday.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Do #antidepressants resolve a chemical imbalance or risk creating one?
My interview @psychologytoday.com with @joannamoncrieff.bsky.social, author of Chemically Imbalanced
#SSRIs #Depression #Psychiatry #MedSky
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/side...
My interview @psychologytoday.com with @joannamoncrieff.bsky.social, author of Chemically Imbalanced
#SSRIs #Depression #Psychiatry #MedSky
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/side...
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In case you missed what Labour did for you yesterday...
What does a Labour government ever do for you?
Well here are 14 things they have done TODAY!
How many can you say other parties even have the first clue about?
1. Upgrades to more grass roots sports facilities
2. 450,000 disadvantaged students to be supported by new AI tutoring tools
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Well here are 14 things they have done TODAY!
How many can you say other parties even have the first clue about?
1. Upgrades to more grass roots sports facilities
2. 450,000 disadvantaged students to be supported by new AI tutoring tools
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January 28, 2026 at 8:05 AM
In case you missed what Labour did for you yesterday...
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I don't know whether you can re-gift a gifted article, but this from @theatlantic.com is worth reading. It is both shocking and hopeful.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Welcome to the American Winter
In the frozen streets of Minneapolis, something profound is happening.
www.theatlantic.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:41 AM
I don't know whether you can re-gift a gifted article, but this from @theatlantic.com is worth reading. It is both shocking and hopeful.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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January 26, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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Reform MP Backs Privatising the NHS to Make It More 'Efficient'
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/reform-mp-...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/reform-mp-...
Reform MP Backs Privatising the NHS to Make It More 'Efficient'
Andrew Rosindell, who defected last week from the Conservatives, says he "would not object" to replacing free healthcare with a private insurance system
www.adambienkov.co.uk
January 25, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Reform MP Backs Privatising the NHS to Make It More 'Efficient'
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/reform-mp-...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/reform-mp-...
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Alex Pretti "used to tell people off when they made sexist comments to female physicians. He bought me coffee when I had a really bad day as an intern...I laughed alongside him daily. He made a point to teach medical residents without judgement, but with a smile on his face and a joke."
January 24, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Alex Pretti "used to tell people off when they made sexist comments to female physicians. He bought me coffee when I had a really bad day as an intern...I laughed alongside him daily. He made a point to teach medical residents without judgement, but with a smile on his face and a joke."
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Nigel Farage racks up £151,000 in donor-funded flights to support Donald Trump
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Nigel Farage racks up £151,000 in donor-funded flights to support Donald Trump
Most recently, Farage attended an event at Trump’s Mar A Lago resort celebrating US Military Veterans just months before Trump’s vile slur dismissing the sacrifice of British troops who served in Afgh...
www.mirror.co.uk
January 24, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Nigel Farage racks up £151,000 in donor-funded flights to support Donald Trump
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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A new video appears to show the moments leading up to a fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis, with the individual appearing to simply record on his phone as agents escalated the situation.
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January 24, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Please read and share this. It shapes all my thinking about the future of the US right now, and it explains why Trump and the GOP are behaving the way they do.
There is a near zero chance a Democrat will be sworn in as President in 2029, no matter how people vote.
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/22/t...
There is a near zero chance a Democrat will be sworn in as President in 2029, no matter how people vote.
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/22/t...
'Trump Has Already Rigged the 2028 Presidential Election': US Defence Insider
Regardless of how people vote, the chances of a Democrat Government coming to power in 2029 is now virtually nil, argues Brynn Tannehill
bylinetimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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"Economists at LSE found 16,400 firms stopped exporting goods to the EU."
Brexit is punishing the small businesses driving the British economy and employment.
#heading/#heading-1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/uk-eu-relations-proposals-for-customs-union-and-connections-with-the-eu-single-market/#heading-1
Brexit is punishing the small businesses driving the British economy and employment.
#heading/#heading-1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/uk-eu-relations-proposals-for-customs-union-and-connections-with-the-eu-single-market/#heading-1
lordslibrary.parliament.uk
January 23, 2026 at 1:32 PM
"Economists at LSE found 16,400 firms stopped exporting goods to the EU."
Brexit is punishing the small businesses driving the British economy and employment.
#heading/#heading-1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/uk-eu-relations-proposals-for-customs-union-and-connections-with-the-eu-single-market/#heading-1
Brexit is punishing the small businesses driving the British economy and employment.
#heading/#heading-1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/uk-eu-relations-proposals-for-customs-union-and-connections-with-the-eu-single-market/#heading-1
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Democratic Senator Chris Murphy is doing the hard work resisting ICE. (Unlike some of his colleagues who are on vacation this week.) He's quickly becoming my number one choice for 2028. He walks the walk, and calls the spades the spades.
I spent the morning at the San Antonio immigration court. It’s out of control.
Crawling with ICE - arresting legal immigrants showing up for court appearances.
I asked one officer who they are prioritizing. His answer: everyone.
I need to share with you what I saw.
Crawling with ICE - arresting legal immigrants showing up for court appearances.
I asked one officer who they are prioritizing. His answer: everyone.
I need to share with you what I saw.
January 22, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Democratic Senator Chris Murphy is doing the hard work resisting ICE. (Unlike some of his colleagues who are on vacation this week.) He's quickly becoming my number one choice for 2028. He walks the walk, and calls the spades the spades.
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Trump's speech included a line that any non-US NATO policymakers breathing a sigh of relief today should note: he doesn't see the point of defending territory the US doesn't own. Which would seem to rule out Article V.
January 22, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Trump's speech included a line that any non-US NATO policymakers breathing a sigh of relief today should note: he doesn't see the point of defending territory the US doesn't own. Which would seem to rule out Article V.
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Trump in Davos, Switzerland:
"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German".
German is the main language of Switzerland.
"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German".
German is the main language of Switzerland.
January 21, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Trump in Davos, Switzerland:
"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German".
German is the main language of Switzerland.
"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German".
German is the main language of Switzerland.
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Is Jenrick seeing which way the wind is blowing or just pissing into the wind? IT’S PRIVATE EYE WEEK!
New edition in shops and with subscribers from Wednesday.
(From Eye 1657, September 2025)
New edition in shops and with subscribers from Wednesday.
(From Eye 1657, September 2025)
January 19, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Is Jenrick seeing which way the wind is blowing or just pissing into the wind? IT’S PRIVATE EYE WEEK!
New edition in shops and with subscribers from Wednesday.
(From Eye 1657, September 2025)
New edition in shops and with subscribers from Wednesday.
(From Eye 1657, September 2025)