Mark Nixon
@fatbadger442.bsky.social
historian of Victorian culture & politics (esp w material culture); curator & public historian; education advocate. Obsessed with 1884. Otherwise, on a bicycle. he/him
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Jesus CHRIST
Threshold for repaying student loans to converge with minimum wage on.ft.com/3M2AYkD
Threshold for repaying student loans to converge with minimum wage
Surprise move from chancellor means some university graduates in England may have to pay back debts sooner
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November 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Jesus CHRIST
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"Tweaks to taxation and spending aren’t going to un-break Britain.
A tax on multi-million-pound properties, while welcome, is not going to erode the extraordinary wealth of those at the top of our society – nor their grip over our democracy."
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A tax on multi-million-pound properties, while welcome, is not going to erode the extraordinary wealth of those at the top of our society – nor their grip over our democracy."
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Rachel Reeves is living on another planet
A country in crisis and a government in denial.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"Tweaks to taxation and spending aren’t going to un-break Britain.
A tax on multi-million-pound properties, while welcome, is not going to erode the extraordinary wealth of those at the top of our society – nor their grip over our democracy."
open.substack.com/pub/gracebla...
A tax on multi-million-pound properties, while welcome, is not going to erode the extraordinary wealth of those at the top of our society – nor their grip over our democracy."
open.substack.com/pub/gracebla...
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Zoe Grunwald spot on analysis of Budget. It’s basically stay as you are. Welcome end to two child cap; limited mansion tax on rich. But the massive growth of wealth for the few with stagnation or worse for the many is untouched. Balancing act for MPs and markets
Zoe Grunwald spot on analysis of Budget. It’s basically stay as you are. Welcome end to two child cap; limited mansion tax on rich. But the massive growth of wealth for the few with stagnation or worse for the many is untouched. Balancing act for MPs and markets
The Lead's budget verdict: technocratic tweaks to a broken system
Lifting the two-child benefit cap is welcome, but Rachel Reeves' tax and spend plans fall far short of the financial shake up this country needs
national.thelead.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Zoe Grunwald spot on analysis of Budget. It’s basically stay as you are. Welcome end to two child cap; limited mansion tax on rich. But the massive growth of wealth for the few with stagnation or worse for the many is untouched. Balancing act for MPs and markets
Zoe Grunwald spot on analysis of Budget. It’s basically stay as you are. Welcome end to two child cap; limited mansion tax on rich. But the massive growth of wealth for the few with stagnation or worse for the many is untouched. Balancing act for MPs and markets
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"This figure, drawn from the most extensive demographic analysis conducted to date, far exceeds the official death toll and reveals a pattern of killing that researchers say mirrors past genocides documented by the UN."
And while the world pretends there is a 'peace plan', #GazaGenocide continues.
And while the world pretends there is a 'peace plan', #GazaGenocide continues.
"The study... was published in the peer-reviewed journal Population Health Metrics. The researchers estimate that between 99,997 & 125,915 Palestinians died in #Gaza between 7 October 2023 & 6 October 2025, with a median estimate of 112,069."
www.middleeastmonitor.com/20251126-wit...
#Israel #News
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#Israel #News
With over 112,000 killed, new study links Gaza’s massacre to past genocides
A devastating new study has found that more than 112,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip since Israel launched its assault in October 2023. This figure, drawn from the most extensiv…
www.middleeastmonitor.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
"This figure, drawn from the most extensive demographic analysis conducted to date, far exceeds the official death toll and reveals a pattern of killing that researchers say mirrors past genocides documented by the UN."
And while the world pretends there is a 'peace plan', #GazaGenocide continues.
And while the world pretends there is a 'peace plan', #GazaGenocide continues.
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New - our report on the #spycops inquiry's questioning of Lois Austin, socialist & 1990s activist with Youth Against Racism in Europe, one of the demonised & spied on groups.
CW: descriptions of severe police violence & misogynist abuse
campaignopposingpolicesurveillance.com/2025/11/26/u...
CW: descriptions of severe police violence & misogynist abuse
campaignopposingpolicesurveillance.com/2025/11/26/u...
UCPI Daily Report, 14 Nov 2025: Lois Austin evidence - Campaign Opposing Police Surveillance
Lois austin of Youth Against Racism in Europe is questioned by the Undercover Policing Inquiry and exposes the spycops' lies.
campaignopposingpolicesurveillance.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
New - our report on the #spycops inquiry's questioning of Lois Austin, socialist & 1990s activist with Youth Against Racism in Europe, one of the demonised & spied on groups.
CW: descriptions of severe police violence & misogynist abuse
campaignopposingpolicesurveillance.com/2025/11/26/u...
CW: descriptions of severe police violence & misogynist abuse
campaignopposingpolicesurveillance.com/2025/11/26/u...
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
The focus on the civil rights movement in the US - my son did it at school, in massive detail - occludes the civil rights story here in the UK. That British heroes are not known while everyone can (rightly) name Rosa Parks is very depressing. #blackhistory #Britishhistory
Prepping for teaching, and I'm appalled to discover how *little* detailed research exists on the Bristol Bus Boycott.
I suppose I shouldn't be surprised, but it's no wonder there is so little awareness of the history of Black civil rights activism in the UK. Just a vicious cycle of ignorance.
I suppose I shouldn't be surprised, but it's no wonder there is so little awareness of the history of Black civil rights activism in the UK. Just a vicious cycle of ignorance.
November 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The focus on the civil rights movement in the US - my son did it at school, in massive detail - occludes the civil rights story here in the UK. That British heroes are not known while everyone can (rightly) name Rosa Parks is very depressing. #blackhistory #Britishhistory
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Prepping for teaching, and I'm appalled to discover how *little* detailed research exists on the Bristol Bus Boycott.
I suppose I shouldn't be surprised, but it's no wonder there is so little awareness of the history of Black civil rights activism in the UK. Just a vicious cycle of ignorance.
I suppose I shouldn't be surprised, but it's no wonder there is so little awareness of the history of Black civil rights activism in the UK. Just a vicious cycle of ignorance.
November 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Prepping for teaching, and I'm appalled to discover how *little* detailed research exists on the Bristol Bus Boycott.
I suppose I shouldn't be surprised, but it's no wonder there is so little awareness of the history of Black civil rights activism in the UK. Just a vicious cycle of ignorance.
I suppose I shouldn't be surprised, but it's no wonder there is so little awareness of the history of Black civil rights activism in the UK. Just a vicious cycle of ignorance.
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Every time politicians mention dodgy Covid contracts it's to point out the amount of taxpayers ££ wasted. Fine, but these faulty PPE deals also cost the lives of literally hundreds of health/care staff. This never gets an utterance. Lost cash is not the most important consequence of this corruption.
November 26, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Every time politicians mention dodgy Covid contracts it's to point out the amount of taxpayers ££ wasted. Fine, but these faulty PPE deals also cost the lives of literally hundreds of health/care staff. This never gets an utterance. Lost cash is not the most important consequence of this corruption.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Horrifying.
I hope people are finally waking up how right-wing Lammy is, behind the cuddly demeanour. He is arguably the most core Blue Labour figure in the Cabinet.
I hope people are finally waking up how right-wing Lammy is, behind the cuddly demeanour. He is arguably the most core Blue Labour figure in the Cabinet.
Sorry, what now? Personally I tend to think this government suggesting scrapping the right to appeal is potentially an even bigger issue with Lammy's reported proposals than the idiotic idea of getting rid of juries. This would be dangerous territory. #r4today
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November 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Horrifying.
I hope people are finally waking up how right-wing Lammy is, behind the cuddly demeanour. He is arguably the most core Blue Labour figure in the Cabinet.
I hope people are finally waking up how right-wing Lammy is, behind the cuddly demeanour. He is arguably the most core Blue Labour figure in the Cabinet.
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Sorry, what now? Personally I tend to think this government suggesting scrapping the right to appeal is potentially an even bigger issue with Lammy's reported proposals than the idiotic idea of getting rid of juries. This would be dangerous territory. #r4today
solicitornews.co.uk/lammy-jury-t...
solicitornews.co.uk/lammy-jury-t...
November 26, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Sorry, what now? Personally I tend to think this government suggesting scrapping the right to appeal is potentially an even bigger issue with Lammy's reported proposals than the idiotic idea of getting rid of juries. This would be dangerous territory. #r4today
solicitornews.co.uk/lammy-jury-t...
solicitornews.co.uk/lammy-jury-t...
Every economist rolls their eyes when politicians use the Household Budget analogy, but it remains hugely seductive to bad politicians and stupid journalists.
The very first thing the Prime Minister does is use the household budget metaphor.
A metaphor - this report into BBC coverage - said could be "easily misleading."
Why is the government trying to mislead the country?
A metaphor - this report into BBC coverage - said could be "easily misleading."
Why is the government trying to mislead the country?
November 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Every economist rolls their eyes when politicians use the Household Budget analogy, but it remains hugely seductive to bad politicians and stupid journalists.
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Out now! New edited book “New Directions in Vernacular Security” with Palgrave. Great working with @leejarvis.bsky.social & @akinoyawale.bsky.social to bring it together. Great contributions-from Rohingya refugee camps, to military self help books & more in between
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
New Directions in Vernacular Security Research
This book provides a fresh perspective on vernacular security, featuring diverse case studies and unique sources to enrich your understanding.
link.springer.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Out now! New edited book “New Directions in Vernacular Security” with Palgrave. Great working with @leejarvis.bsky.social & @akinoyawale.bsky.social to bring it together. Great contributions-from Rohingya refugee camps, to military self help books & more in between
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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Y’know, believing there’s a kind of racism that isn’t hurtful or insulting is itself quite revealing.
November 25, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Y’know, believing there’s a kind of racism that isn’t hurtful or insulting is itself quite revealing.
A movie that takes place where you are from.
November 26, 2025 at 11:11 AM
A movie that takes place where you are from.
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Evidence of Farage’s unabashed youthful racism has been in the public domain since at least 2013, yet somehow he has been allowed to remain part of the British political conversation. The fact he wasn’t driven back under a rock years ago has emboldened racists across the country to spread hatred.
November 26, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Evidence of Farage’s unabashed youthful racism has been in the public domain since at least 2013, yet somehow he has been allowed to remain part of the British political conversation. The fact he wasn’t driven back under a rock years ago has emboldened racists across the country to spread hatred.
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On today's episode of 'Materials of State' on BBC Radio 4, David Cannadine alongside Dr Mari Takayanagi
(@satisfactory20.bsky.social), will be examing the history of the ballot box.
We've published several articles on the history of the secret ballot 🧵
(@satisfactory20.bsky.social), will be examing the history of the ballot box.
We've published several articles on the history of the secret ballot 🧵
November 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM
On today's episode of 'Materials of State' on BBC Radio 4, David Cannadine alongside Dr Mari Takayanagi
(@satisfactory20.bsky.social), will be examing the history of the ballot box.
We've published several articles on the history of the secret ballot 🧵
(@satisfactory20.bsky.social), will be examing the history of the ballot box.
We've published several articles on the history of the secret ballot 🧵
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Here's a thread from Twitter shared with Sophia's permission in which she finally is able to talk about Graham using the police as HIS personal goon squad and getting Sophia arrested at home by EIGHT armed police officers, somewhat putting the standard Heathrow armed cops in perspective.
November 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Here's a thread from Twitter shared with Sophia's permission in which she finally is able to talk about Graham using the police as HIS personal goon squad and getting Sophia arrested at home by EIGHT armed police officers, somewhat putting the standard Heathrow armed cops in perspective.
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Imagine coming up with a proposal so stupid, so unworkable, so thoughtless, that it makes Robert Jenrick look sane by comparison.
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Jury trials could be scrapped except in most serious cases
Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Imagine coming up with a proposal so stupid, so unworkable, so thoughtless, that it makes Robert Jenrick look sane by comparison.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Labour party today:
- Disabled people can’t drive Audis, BMWs and Mercedes on Motability. No to £25k Audis but £36k Nissans are fine
- Discredited PFI to return for funding NHS projects
- Trial by jury to be axed except for most serious cases
That’s just today
- Disabled people can’t drive Audis, BMWs and Mercedes on Motability. No to £25k Audis but £36k Nissans are fine
- Discredited PFI to return for funding NHS projects
- Trial by jury to be axed except for most serious cases
That’s just today
November 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Labour party today:
- Disabled people can’t drive Audis, BMWs and Mercedes on Motability. No to £25k Audis but £36k Nissans are fine
- Discredited PFI to return for funding NHS projects
- Trial by jury to be axed except for most serious cases
That’s just today
- Disabled people can’t drive Audis, BMWs and Mercedes on Motability. No to £25k Audis but £36k Nissans are fine
- Discredited PFI to return for funding NHS projects
- Trial by jury to be axed except for most serious cases
That’s just today
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When I hear Farage talking about rounding up and deporting hundreds of thousands of human beings, and threatening those with leave to remain or settled status, I cannot help but think of the schoolboy sidling up to me and telling me that “Hitler was right”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Don’t believe Nigel Farage’s denials. He targeted me for being Jewish – and it hurt | Peter Ettedgui
Now that my former classmate has finally spoken about the allegations of his behaviour at school, I feel compelled to address his points directly, says Peter Ettedgui, a film director and producer
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
When I hear Farage talking about rounding up and deporting hundreds of thousands of human beings, and threatening those with leave to remain or settled status, I cannot help but think of the schoolboy sidling up to me and telling me that “Hitler was right”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"Look over there. Look at those terrible people in the Reform party. No, over there. Don't look at us. Look over there, dammit."
While everyone is worrying about a Reform government, a Labour one is already taking away our rights
November 25, 2025 at 8:22 PM
"Look over there. Look at those terrible people in the Reform party. No, over there. Don't look at us. Look over there, dammit."
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While everyone is worrying about a Reform government, a Labour one is already taking away our rights
November 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
While everyone is worrying about a Reform government, a Labour one is already taking away our rights
So, on the same day that we hear that a judge has been removed from a politically-sensitive case without explanation, we also discover that the Govt is going to end most jury trials.
Nothing to see here, chaps. Nothing at all.
#democracy #justice
Nothing to see here, chaps. Nothing at all.
#democracy #justice
November 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
So, on the same day that we hear that a judge has been removed from a politically-sensitive case without explanation, we also discover that the Govt is going to end most jury trials.
Nothing to see here, chaps. Nothing at all.
#democracy #justice
Nothing to see here, chaps. Nothing at all.
#democracy #justice