Corin Ashwell
@corinja.bsky.social
Using this account to boost my own content from Mastodon and interesting or important posts of people on here.
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Corin Ashwell
@corinja.bsky.social
· Jan 16
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Okey dokey, for now I am going to use this bridge account so that my #Mastodon content gets published over here
@corin-ja.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
Please follow that if you want to hear my witterings! And I can follow you back in #fediverse if you bridge e.g. via fed.brid.gy
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Please follow that if you want to hear my witterings! And I can follow you back in #fediverse if you bridge e.g. via fed.brid.gy
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Since 2020 the world's billionaires have accumulated enough additional wealth to end global poverty 26 times over. This inequality is staggering and utterly outrageous.
We urgently need national & global action to reverse this & address the distortion of politics caused by extreme wealth.
We urgently need national & global action to reverse this & address the distortion of politics caused by extreme wealth.
January 19, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Since 2020 the world's billionaires have accumulated enough additional wealth to end global poverty 26 times over. This inequality is staggering and utterly outrageous.
We urgently need national & global action to reverse this & address the distortion of politics caused by extreme wealth.
We urgently need national & global action to reverse this & address the distortion of politics caused by extreme wealth.
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End of a Zipcar era, thanks to Avis pulling out.
550,000 members in London - the presence of a car club for occasional use underpinning exceptionally low levels of car ownership - just 30% in some inner boroughs.
Will this mean more private cars, parking and congestion?
TfL what’s the plan?
550,000 members in London - the presence of a car club for occasional use underpinning exceptionally low levels of car ownership - just 30% in some inner boroughs.
Will this mean more private cars, parking and congestion?
TfL what’s the plan?
January 17, 2026 at 11:52 AM
End of a Zipcar era, thanks to Avis pulling out.
550,000 members in London - the presence of a car club for occasional use underpinning exceptionally low levels of car ownership - just 30% in some inner boroughs.
Will this mean more private cars, parking and congestion?
TfL what’s the plan?
550,000 members in London - the presence of a car club for occasional use underpinning exceptionally low levels of car ownership - just 30% in some inner boroughs.
Will this mean more private cars, parking and congestion?
TfL what’s the plan?
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“The President of the United States is a criminal. He’s not just a convicted criminal. He should have been convicted for the crimes he led on January 6th. He is running the government like a mob operation.“
January 13, 2026 at 3:14 PM
“The President of the United States is a criminal. He’s not just a convicted criminal. He should have been convicted for the crimes he led on January 6th. He is running the government like a mob operation.“
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West Midlands police chief apologises after AI error used to justify Maccabi Tel Aviv ban
West Midlands police chief apologises after AI error used to justify Maccabi Tel Aviv ban
Craig Guildford says he gave incorrect evidence to MPs and mistake arose from ‘use of Microsoft Copilot’
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UK politics live – latest updates
The chief of West Midlands police has apologised to MPs for giving them incorrect evidence about the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, saying it had been produced by artificial intelligence (AI).
Craig Guildford told the home affairs select committee on Monday that the inclusion of a fictitious match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and West Ham in police intelligence “arose as a result of a use of Microsoft Copilot”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:54 AM
West Midlands police chief apologises after AI error used to justify Maccabi Tel Aviv ban
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Big Day Out on the 31st of January!
RSVP at lewisham.greenparty.org.uk
Meet Zack Polanski and @liamshrivastava.bsky.social who is standing for #Lewisham Mayor for @lewishamgreenparty.bsky.social!
RSVP at lewisham.greenparty.org.uk
Meet Zack Polanski and @liamshrivastava.bsky.social who is standing for #Lewisham Mayor for @lewishamgreenparty.bsky.social!
January 13, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Big Day Out on the 31st of January!
RSVP at lewisham.greenparty.org.uk
Meet Zack Polanski and @liamshrivastava.bsky.social who is standing for #Lewisham Mayor for @lewishamgreenparty.bsky.social!
RSVP at lewisham.greenparty.org.uk
Meet Zack Polanski and @liamshrivastava.bsky.social who is standing for #Lewisham Mayor for @lewishamgreenparty.bsky.social!
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A bizarre mashup of In the Night Garden & The Night Manager called In the Night Manager
January 13, 2026 at 7:50 PM
A bizarre mashup of In the Night Garden & The Night Manager called In the Night Manager
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The National Crime Agency should launch a criminal investigation into Elon Musk and X.
We cannot stand by and wait for him to do the right thing while people are being abused and exploited.
We cannot stand by and wait for him to do the right thing while people are being abused and exploited.
January 13, 2026 at 5:07 PM
The National Crime Agency should launch a criminal investigation into Elon Musk and X.
We cannot stand by and wait for him to do the right thing while people are being abused and exploited.
We cannot stand by and wait for him to do the right thing while people are being abused and exploited.
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Seems I'm completely out of sync with the mainstream of opinion, as so often the case: I do not think #keirstarmer is a wanker. I think he's the least bad out of the last four or five PMs in this country. Definitely disagree with his policies, and especially disappointed by the own-goals, but […]
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January 13, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Seems I'm completely out of sync with the mainstream of opinion, as so often the case: I do not think #keirstarmer is a wanker. I think he's the least bad out of the last four or five PMs in this country. Definitely disagree with his policies, and especially disappointed by the own-goals, but […]
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BREAKING: Strong words from Keir Starmer to Parliamentary Labour Party on X and Grok: “If X cannot control Grok, we will - and we'll do it fast because if you profit from harm and abuse, you lose the right to self regulate”
January 12, 2026 at 7:32 PM
BREAKING: Strong words from Keir Starmer to Parliamentary Labour Party on X and Grok: “If X cannot control Grok, we will - and we'll do it fast because if you profit from harm and abuse, you lose the right to self regulate”
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I absolutely welcome the govt's new law making it illegal to create non-consensual intimate images - and I also recognise that legislation is only as good as its enforcement.
We must ensure Ofcom's investigation is conducted swiftly; justice for victims cannot wait.
We must ensure Ofcom's investigation is conducted swiftly; justice for victims cannot wait.
January 12, 2026 at 8:50 PM
I absolutely welcome the govt's new law making it illegal to create non-consensual intimate images - and I also recognise that legislation is only as good as its enforcement.
We must ensure Ofcom's investigation is conducted swiftly; justice for victims cannot wait.
We must ensure Ofcom's investigation is conducted swiftly; justice for victims cannot wait.
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This almost certainly explains why journalists and politicians have remained on Elon's Porno Website. They're not especially interested in talking to the country. They're more interested in talking to their mates.
January 5, 2026 at 10:36 PM
This almost certainly explains why journalists and politicians have remained on Elon's Porno Website. They're not especially interested in talking to the country. They're more interested in talking to their mates.
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How many women have died with “fucking bitch” ringing in their ears? Don’t let the misogyny get erased here
January 10, 2026 at 5:21 AM
How many women have died with “fucking bitch” ringing in their ears? Don’t let the misogyny get erased here
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The threat to shut X in the UK is a threat to the whole far right ecosystem.
They're going to throw everything at stopping it because they know it would cause them almost irreparable damage.
That's not the case for more moderate voices on left and right who have choices..
They're going to throw everything at stopping it because they know it would cause them almost irreparable damage.
That's not the case for more moderate voices on left and right who have choices..
January 10, 2026 at 3:42 PM
The threat to shut X in the UK is a threat to the whole far right ecosystem.
They're going to throw everything at stopping it because they know it would cause them almost irreparable damage.
That's not the case for more moderate voices on left and right who have choices..
They're going to throw everything at stopping it because they know it would cause them almost irreparable damage.
That's not the case for more moderate voices on left and right who have choices..
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Donald Trump says climate change is a “hoax” and a “con job”.
But at the same time the US position is that they need Greenland because the melting Arctic ice is creating a security risk.
At this point, I think it’s pretty clear who the real con artist is.
But at the same time the US position is that they need Greenland because the melting Arctic ice is creating a security risk.
At this point, I think it’s pretty clear who the real con artist is.
January 9, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Donald Trump says climate change is a “hoax” and a “con job”.
But at the same time the US position is that they need Greenland because the melting Arctic ice is creating a security risk.
At this point, I think it’s pretty clear who the real con artist is.
But at the same time the US position is that they need Greenland because the melting Arctic ice is creating a security risk.
At this point, I think it’s pretty clear who the real con artist is.
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Any government officials thinking, 'Well, this gets us in the clear over X' should perhaps be reminded that it's still a cesspool of racism, antisemitism and misogyny, and is owned by a far-right ethno-nationalist who openly calls for civil conflict in the UK.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Grok turns off image generator for most users after outcry over sexualised AI imagery
Editing function to be limited to paying subscribers after X threatened with fines and regulatory action
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Any government officials thinking, 'Well, this gets us in the clear over X' should perhaps be reminded that it's still a cesspool of racism, antisemitism and misogyny, and is owned by a far-right ethno-nationalist who openly calls for civil conflict in the UK.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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This used to be my local gym. Anti-trans bigots are planning one of their horrible events outside. If you're local to Southwark, please think about going along to show support for inclusion.
January 8, 2026 at 7:45 PM
This used to be my local gym. Anti-trans bigots are planning one of their horrible events outside. If you're local to Southwark, please think about going along to show support for inclusion.
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Glad we made this decision today
I know colleagues, the government and other organisations think they will be ceding ground and an important public discussion space if they leave X
It has been twisted too far into an unsafe, malign and destructive tool to morally use, & thereby endorse, anymore
I know colleagues, the government and other organisations think they will be ceding ground and an important public discussion space if they leave X
It has been twisted too far into an unsafe, malign and destructive tool to morally use, & thereby endorse, anymore
January 7, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Glad we made this decision today
I know colleagues, the government and other organisations think they will be ceding ground and an important public discussion space if they leave X
It has been twisted too far into an unsafe, malign and destructive tool to morally use, & thereby endorse, anymore
I know colleagues, the government and other organisations think they will be ceding ground and an important public discussion space if they leave X
It has been twisted too far into an unsafe, malign and destructive tool to morally use, & thereby endorse, anymore
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NEW: Commons women & equalities committee says it will stop using X. Chair Sarah Owen says given preventing violence against women and girls is among its key areas, “X is not an appropriate platform to be using for our communications”. Ministers next?
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Commons women and equalities committee to stop using X amid AI-altered images row
Exclusive: Move follows outcry over use of Grok to digitally remove clothing from images of women and children
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:02 PM
NEW: Commons women & equalities committee says it will stop using X. Chair Sarah Owen says given preventing violence against women and girls is among its key areas, “X is not an appropriate platform to be using for our communications”. Ministers next?
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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We can’t go on like this.
In just two days, the average FTSE 100 CEO has made a median workers full time annual salary.
The right calls this “wealth creation”.
It’s wealth extraction.
Time to tax the rich.
@highpaycentre.bsky.social
highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...
In just two days, the average FTSE 100 CEO has made a median workers full time annual salary.
The right calls this “wealth creation”.
It’s wealth extraction.
Time to tax the rich.
@highpaycentre.bsky.social
highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...
Fat Cat Day 2026 - High Pay Centre
Data shows the average FTSE 100 CEO will take just over two days to earn the median UK worker's full time annual salary. Median FTSE100 CEO pay amounted to £4.398 million (excluding pension), 113 time...
highpaycentre.org
January 6, 2026 at 12:55 PM
We can’t go on like this.
In just two days, the average FTSE 100 CEO has made a median workers full time annual salary.
The right calls this “wealth creation”.
It’s wealth extraction.
Time to tax the rich.
@highpaycentre.bsky.social
highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...
In just two days, the average FTSE 100 CEO has made a median workers full time annual salary.
The right calls this “wealth creation”.
It’s wealth extraction.
Time to tax the rich.
@highpaycentre.bsky.social
highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...
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Given everything happening right now, I updated this article with options for weather apps, web forms, and translation services — along with some tweaks to existing categories.
I hope it helps your transition off US tech!
I hope it helps your transition off US tech!
Silicon Valley’s alliance with Donald Trump was a mask off moment and showed the world we can’t depend on US tech companies.
For the past few months, I’ve been trying to get off US tech and I put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!
For the past few months, I’ve been trying to get off US tech and I put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!
Getting off US tech: a guide
I’m in the process of dropping US tech services. Here’s how I did it, and options you should consider.
www.disconnect.blog
January 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Given everything happening right now, I updated this article with options for weather apps, web forms, and translation services — along with some tweaks to existing categories.
I hope it helps your transition off US tech!
I hope it helps your transition off US tech!
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Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
January 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
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Well, I'm no foreign policy expert, but I think I can safely sum up the #trump #venezuela press conference as "crackers"
January 3, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Well, I'm no foreign policy expert, but I think I can safely sum up the #trump #venezuela press conference as "crackers"
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God it's such absolute drivel. How anyone can watch this and think this guy is a good & competent leader and how all this bollocks about the 'iron law' of international racketeering sounds like a good vision for humanity is beyond me. People are utter idiots for electing fools like this
#trump
#trump
January 3, 2026 at 5:06 PM
God it's such absolute drivel. How anyone can watch this and think this guy is a good & competent leader and how all this bollocks about the 'iron law' of international racketeering sounds like a good vision for humanity is beyond me. People are utter idiots for electing fools like this
#trump
#trump