Francis Sedgemore
@hesgen.com
Physicist turned writer Dr Francis Sedgemore.
Earth and space science; natural and social ecology; traditional and fine arts; philosophy of mind; judaism; folk and land lore.
www.hesgen.com
Roysia | Anglia | Europa | Terra
Earth and space science; natural and social ecology; traditional and fine arts; philosophy of mind; judaism; folk and land lore.
www.hesgen.com
Roysia | Anglia | Europa | Terra
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Francis Sedgemore
@hesgen.com
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Introduction...
A physicist turned science and policy journalist, my work interests lie in science, engineering, social ecology, Europe, security, intelligence, and defence.
Other pursuits include Judaism, philosophy, music making, radio communication, and bell change ringing.
A physicist turned science and policy journalist, my work interests lie in science, engineering, social ecology, Europe, security, intelligence, and defence.
Other pursuits include Judaism, philosophy, music making, radio communication, and bell change ringing.
I note that the trade unions are ok with this policy shift.
The original pledge came across as a populist move with little thought for detail. Today's U-turn provides ammunition for opposition parties, and reflects badly on government.
The original pledge came across as a populist move with little thought for detail. Today's U-turn provides ammunition for opposition parties, and reflects badly on government.
November 27, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I note that the trade unions are ok with this policy shift.
The original pledge came across as a populist move with little thought for detail. Today's U-turn provides ammunition for opposition parties, and reflects badly on government.
The original pledge came across as a populist move with little thought for detail. Today's U-turn provides ammunition for opposition parties, and reflects badly on government.
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What I want is to sleep / inside a strange language,
Jim Carroll
Jim Carroll
November 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
What I want is to sleep / inside a strange language,
Jim Carroll
Jim Carroll
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I AM SICK TO DEATH OF PEOPLE SAYING PIGGY-POTUS IS LOW-IQ AND HAS A BRAIN THE SIZE OF A RAISIN.
Yes, he has a very low IQ but the image below proves his brain is the size of a small apple so #UpYoursHaters. Case closed.
#USDemocracy
Yes, he has a very low IQ but the image below proves his brain is the size of a small apple so #UpYoursHaters. Case closed.
#USDemocracy
November 27, 2025 at 5:01 AM
I AM SICK TO DEATH OF PEOPLE SAYING PIGGY-POTUS IS LOW-IQ AND HAS A BRAIN THE SIZE OF A RAISIN.
Yes, he has a very low IQ but the image below proves his brain is the size of a small apple so #UpYoursHaters. Case closed.
#USDemocracy
Yes, he has a very low IQ but the image below proves his brain is the size of a small apple so #UpYoursHaters. Case closed.
#USDemocracy
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Nigel is feeling unloved right now. Spare a thought for Nige.
The Daily Mail, Daily Express, Times and Daily Telegraph are ALL carrying this two-page advert prominently within their news pages today.
That tells you a LOT about these newspapers - and the £££ available to Farage
That tells you a LOT about these newspapers - and the £££ available to Farage
November 27, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Nigel is feeling unloved right now. Spare a thought for Nige.
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Happy Thanksgiving Day to our American brothers and sisters.
I know things are looking a bit shitty for you right now, but still there is much to be thankful for.
Live long and prosper!
I know things are looking a bit shitty for you right now, but still there is much to be thankful for.
Live long and prosper!
November 27, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Happy Thanksgiving Day to our American brothers and sisters.
I know things are looking a bit shitty for you right now, but still there is much to be thankful for.
Live long and prosper!
I know things are looking a bit shitty for you right now, but still there is much to be thankful for.
Live long and prosper!
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Rahmeh Aladwan is a jew-hater - a vituperative antisemite - who has no place in medicine.
During her suspension from practice, Aladwan would do well to reflect on her misspent life, and undergo a course of intensive psychotherapy to deal with anger management issues. That, and grow the fuck up.
During her suspension from practice, Aladwan would do well to reflect on her misspent life, and undergo a course of intensive psychotherapy to deal with anger management issues. That, and grow the fuck up.
NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts
The tribunal ruled the doctor's posts "may impact on patient confidence" in both her and the profession.
www.bbc.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Rahmeh Aladwan is a jew-hater - a vituperative antisemite - who has no place in medicine.
During her suspension from practice, Aladwan would do well to reflect on her misspent life, and undergo a course of intensive psychotherapy to deal with anger management issues. That, and grow the fuck up.
During her suspension from practice, Aladwan would do well to reflect on her misspent life, and undergo a course of intensive psychotherapy to deal with anger management issues. That, and grow the fuck up.
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I think we can be 68% sure it wasn't Kemi Badenoch.
OBR says ‘external person’ may be behind early release of budget report as cyber security expert brought in – UK politics live
The former head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre will be involved in the OBR’s investigation into what happened
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:14 AM
I think we can be 68% sure it wasn't Kemi Badenoch.
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I fail to see anything honourable in battering a police officer with a sledgehammer.
Ban on Palestine Action is repugnant and should be lifted, high court told
Co-founder’s lawyer says group is part of an ‘honourable tradition’ of direct action and civil disobedience
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I fail to see anything honourable in battering a police officer with a sledgehammer.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I see that, in the Jewish Chronicle, Stephen Pollard is defending Nigel Farage against the charge that the far-right grifter is far-right.
Oh yes.
Oh yes.
November 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I see that, in the Jewish Chronicle, Stephen Pollard is defending Nigel Farage against the charge that the far-right grifter is far-right.
Oh yes.
Oh yes.
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM
A lovely piece on Karen Carney, my favourite Strictly dancer of this year after Ellie Goldstein.
I hope Karen and Carlos win.
I hope Karen and Carlos win.
‘It crushed my confidence. I’ve never got over it’: Karen Carney on online abuse – and how Strictly is rebuilding her
She’s the emerging star of this year’s dance show, wowing judges with her paso doble. The pundit and former footballer talks about gentleness, bullying, her love of the Lionesses and why she’s never b...
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
A lovely piece on Karen Carney, my favourite Strictly dancer of this year after Ellie Goldstein.
I hope Karen and Carlos win.
I hope Karen and Carlos win.
"'Extraordinary discovery' at Orkney Neolithic site"
But the teasing archaeologists won't say what it is they've found at the Ness of Brodgar.
🧪
But the teasing archaeologists won't say what it is they've found at the Ness of Brodgar.
🧪
'Extraordinary discovery' at Orkney's Ness of Brodgar Neolithic site
Archaeologists are to resume digging at the site after 3D radar technology uncovered a mystery find.
www.bbc.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
"'Extraordinary discovery' at Orkney Neolithic site"
But the teasing archaeologists won't say what it is they've found at the Ness of Brodgar.
🧪
But the teasing archaeologists won't say what it is they've found at the Ness of Brodgar.
🧪
"Europe thinks the unthinkable: Retaliating against Russia"
Europe thinks the unthinkable: Retaliating against Russia
Countries are looking at joint offensive cyber operations and surprise military drills as Moscow steps up its campaign to destabilize NATO allies.
www.politico.eu
November 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
"Europe thinks the unthinkable: Retaliating against Russia"
It'll be interesting to see how the immygrayshun crown spin this.
UK net migration drops sharply to 204,000 in year to June - live updates
The Office for National Statistics says the fall is driven by fewer non-EU nationals arriving for work and study, and a
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
It'll be interesting to see how the immygrayshun crown spin this.
I fail to see anything honourable in battering a police officer with a sledgehammer.
Ban on Palestine Action is repugnant and should be lifted, high court told
Co-founder’s lawyer says group is part of an ‘honourable tradition’ of direct action and civil disobedience
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I fail to see anything honourable in battering a police officer with a sledgehammer.
I think we can be 68% sure it wasn't Kemi Badenoch.
OBR says ‘external person’ may be behind early release of budget report as cyber security expert brought in – UK politics live
The former head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre will be involved in the OBR’s investigation into what happened
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:14 AM
I think we can be 68% sure it wasn't Kemi Badenoch.
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New net migration figures at 930am.
Net migration fell half a million to 344,000 in 2024 from 848k in 2023
56% of people think it went up last year
17% think stayed the same
14% think it went down
2025 figure to be lower again
16% expect that
38% think it will be up
31% about the same
Net migration fell half a million to 344,000 in 2024 from 848k in 2023
56% of people think it went up last year
17% think stayed the same
14% think it went down
2025 figure to be lower again
16% expect that
38% think it will be up
31% about the same
November 27, 2025 at 7:54 AM
New net migration figures at 930am.
Net migration fell half a million to 344,000 in 2024 from 848k in 2023
56% of people think it went up last year
17% think stayed the same
14% think it went down
2025 figure to be lower again
16% expect that
38% think it will be up
31% about the same
Net migration fell half a million to 344,000 in 2024 from 848k in 2023
56% of people think it went up last year
17% think stayed the same
14% think it went down
2025 figure to be lower again
16% expect that
38% think it will be up
31% about the same
Rahmeh Aladwan is a jew-hater - a vituperative antisemite - who has no place in medicine.
During her suspension from practice, Aladwan would do well to reflect on her misspent life, and undergo a course of intensive psychotherapy to deal with anger management issues. That, and grow the fuck up.
During her suspension from practice, Aladwan would do well to reflect on her misspent life, and undergo a course of intensive psychotherapy to deal with anger management issues. That, and grow the fuck up.
NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts
The tribunal ruled the doctor's posts "may impact on patient confidence" in both her and the profession.
www.bbc.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Rahmeh Aladwan is a jew-hater - a vituperative antisemite - who has no place in medicine.
During her suspension from practice, Aladwan would do well to reflect on her misspent life, and undergo a course of intensive psychotherapy to deal with anger management issues. That, and grow the fuck up.
During her suspension from practice, Aladwan would do well to reflect on her misspent life, and undergo a course of intensive psychotherapy to deal with anger management issues. That, and grow the fuck up.
Happy Thanksgiving Day to our American brothers and sisters.
I know things are looking a bit shitty for you right now, but still there is much to be thankful for.
Live long and prosper!
I know things are looking a bit shitty for you right now, but still there is much to be thankful for.
Live long and prosper!
November 27, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Happy Thanksgiving Day to our American brothers and sisters.
I know things are looking a bit shitty for you right now, but still there is much to be thankful for.
Live long and prosper!
I know things are looking a bit shitty for you right now, but still there is much to be thankful for.
Live long and prosper!
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"The allegations that I used to use hammers to murder rabbits are only being made because people don't like my policy of killing rabbits with hammers."
November 27, 2025 at 6:59 AM
"The allegations that I used to use hammers to murder rabbits are only being made because people don't like my policy of killing rabbits with hammers."
Nigel is feeling unloved right now. Spare a thought for Nige.
The Daily Mail, Daily Express, Times and Daily Telegraph are ALL carrying this two-page advert prominently within their news pages today.
That tells you a LOT about these newspapers - and the £££ available to Farage
That tells you a LOT about these newspapers - and the £££ available to Farage
November 27, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Nigel is feeling unloved right now. Spare a thought for Nige.
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In 2021 I proclaimed November 27th as International Disinformation Awareness Day. This is my press release from the Disinformation Resilience Network about the importance of this day, at a time when we are threatened by authoritarian regimes. Please share!
www.disinforesilience.eu/2025/11/26/p...
www.disinforesilience.eu/2025/11/26/p...
Press Release: International Disinformation Awareness Day
In November 2021 the founder of the Disinformation Resilience Network Initiative, Dietmar Pichler, launched the first "International Disinformation Awareness Day". He was supported by the Ukrainian An...
www.disinforesilience.eu
November 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
In 2021 I proclaimed November 27th as International Disinformation Awareness Day. This is my press release from the Disinformation Resilience Network about the importance of this day, at a time when we are threatened by authoritarian regimes. Please share!
www.disinforesilience.eu/2025/11/26/p...
www.disinforesilience.eu/2025/11/26/p...
Ouch.
No 10 chief of staff Morgan McSweeney turned up to the Strangers bar in Parliament tonight to mingle with MPs after the Budget.
Not everyone welcomed him, to say the least. One Labour MP described him to me as a "dementor" and stayed well clear...
Not everyone welcomed him, to say the least. One Labour MP described him to me as a "dementor" and stayed well clear...
November 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Ouch.