Nick
@nickehbee.bsky.social
35. London. Circus. Socialism. He/him. I will probably not post here either.
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I do have to point out that even with a more-accepting society, there is a gulf between "I am okay with queers" and "I am okay with my kid being a queer". People can support LGBT rights in the abstract and then get spooked when their own precious cinnamon roll makes them a "non-traditional family".
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 AM
I do have to point out that even with a more-accepting society, there is a gulf between "I am okay with queers" and "I am okay with my kid being a queer". People can support LGBT rights in the abstract and then get spooked when their own precious cinnamon roll makes them a "non-traditional family".
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Word of the day: kafkaesliue
January 20, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Word of the day: kafkaesliue
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Oh are we doing that whole bit again where we pretend Brianna Ghey died because of social media rather than because of the people who stabbed her 28 times.
Mother of murdered Brianna Ghey urges Starmer to ban social media for under-16s
Mother of murdered Brianna Ghey urges Starmer to ban social media for under-16s
Esther Ghey says daughter’s eating disorder and self-harm had been exacerbated by harmful online content
The mother of the murdered teenager Brianna Ghey has urged Keir Starmer to ban social media for under-16s, adding to growing pressure on the prime minister before a crunch vote on the issue on Wednesday.
Esther Ghey wrote to Starmer on Monday explaining in detail how she felt her daughter’s eating disorder and self-harm had been exacerbated by TikTok influencers with whom she had become obsessed. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Oh are we doing that whole bit again where we pretend Brianna Ghey died because of social media rather than because of the people who stabbed her 28 times.
apart from anything else...he has literally said he will do this! it's not a hypothetical!
Susanna Reid asks Darren Jones what British companies who export to the US should do to prepare for a possible increase in tariffs.
Darren Jones replies: "you shouldn't prepare for a hypothetical"
Darren Jones replies: "you shouldn't prepare for a hypothetical"
January 20, 2026 at 11:13 AM
apart from anything else...he has literally said he will do this! it's not a hypothetical!
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Weber State with a "WTF did I just watch? (Complimentary)" to win the partner stunt competition at nats
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January 20, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Weber State with a "WTF did I just watch? (Complimentary)" to win the partner stunt competition at nats
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I saw the new 28 Years later and I swear there were at least five adverts to join the military
At the cinema. Adverts have just started. We've had three adverts for joining the military already. Wasn't like this during the war on terror years. Horrifying.
January 19, 2026 at 12:33 PM
I saw the new 28 Years later and I swear there were at least five adverts to join the military
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I'm good thanks. I think I probably won't move to the country where the authorities pump out neo-Nazi memes and masked militias roam the streets.
The Trump administration has discussed offering asylum to Britain’s Jewish population, a lawyer for the president has said.
Robert Garson, Trump’s personal lawyer, said that the UK was “no longer a safe place for Jews” ⬇️
Robert Garson, Trump’s personal lawyer, said that the UK was “no longer a safe place for Jews” ⬇️
Trump lawyer says US discussed offering asylum to British Jews
Trump lawyer says US discussed offering asylum to British Jews
www.thetimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:24 AM
I'm good thanks. I think I probably won't move to the country where the authorities pump out neo-Nazi memes and masked militias roam the streets.
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They’ll ban teens from social media and realise they forgot to fund what young people always deserved anyway: third spaces, well funded community services, high quality media education…
Downing St is poised to launch a consultation into social media restrictions on teenagers, here’s our scoop from Saturday’s FT:
www.ft.com/content/acbe...
www.ft.com/content/acbe...
January 19, 2026 at 8:49 AM
They’ll ban teens from social media and realise they forgot to fund what young people always deserved anyway: third spaces, well funded community services, high quality media education…
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When “Operation Raise the Colours” started attaching flags to lampposts, you couldn’t analyse it in the media without the reply, “it’s just people innocently expressing national pride”. Now the same people are travelling to France to intimidate refugees.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
‘They’re emboldened’: British far-right activists step up harassment of asylum seekers in northern France
Aid groups say rise of far-right rhetoric in politics has fed into intimidation, vandalism and hate graffiti around migrant camps
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:02 AM
When “Operation Raise the Colours” started attaching flags to lampposts, you couldn’t analyse it in the media without the reply, “it’s just people innocently expressing national pride”. Now the same people are travelling to France to intimidate refugees.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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pretty sure he meant the other thing, grok, but very cool that those are your two things
January 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
pretty sure he meant the other thing, grok, but very cool that those are your two things
this behaviour is unbecoming
NEW from me:
Towards the end of Trump's interview with 60 Minutes in November, Bari Weiss rushed into the room to introduce herself and the pair exchanged kisses on the cheek, leaving 60 Minutes staff stunned at the "overly chummy" embrace.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Towards the end of Trump's interview with 60 Minutes in November, Bari Weiss rushed into the room to introduce herself and the pair exchanged kisses on the cheek, leaving 60 Minutes staff stunned at the "overly chummy" embrace.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Bari Weiss and Trump exchanged kisses on the cheek following ‘60 Minutes’ interview
EXCLUSIVE: In a moment that sources said led to stunned reactions and dropped jaws, Bari Weiss excitedly introduced herself to the president and leaned in for a kiss on the cheek following his ‘60 Min...
www.independent.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 3:32 PM
this behaviour is unbecoming
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The effective conclusion of the ET is that trans people have to use third spaces. I think based on very poor legal analysis and uncritical adoption of "gender critical" talking points. But as I say, not binding, and all the relevant issues hopefully to be decided shortly by the High Court.
January 16, 2026 at 1:38 PM
The effective conclusion of the ET is that trans people have to use third spaces. I think based on very poor legal analysis and uncritical adoption of "gender critical" talking points. But as I say, not binding, and all the relevant issues hopefully to be decided shortly by the High Court.
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It’s so funny to be like “this is when women were WOMEN”
January 16, 2026 at 1:50 PM
It’s so funny to be like “this is when women were WOMEN”
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Could have highlighted how he removed cartoons from the walls of places they locked up kids because they made it too welcoming but no, Labour are attacking Jenrick for letting in too many migrants
“Robert Jenrick is the man who as Immigration Minister oversaw the open borders experiment that led to the biggest increase in illegal immigration in our country”
Labour's Steve Reed reacts to Robert Jenrick's decision to defect from the Conservatives to Reform UK
Labour's Steve Reed reacts to Robert Jenrick's decision to defect from the Conservatives to Reform UK
January 16, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Could have highlighted how he removed cartoons from the walls of places they locked up kids because they made it too welcoming but no, Labour are attacking Jenrick for letting in too many migrants
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So: happy... er, yes, well, happy this most holy of days to all who celebrate
January 14, 2026 at 8:57 AM
So: happy... er, yes, well, happy this most holy of days to all who celebrate
Nah, I think just some retraining will fix this
Today at 34 & Park in Minneapolis, a woman tried to drive down the street where a protest had broken out in front of a home ICE was raiding, saying she had a doctor apt to get to. ICE agents busted out her windows, cut off her seatbelt, and pulled her out before arresting her.
January 13, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Nah, I think just some retraining will fix this
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Anyway, it is important for him to share the Home Sec's tweets. Look at the discussion!
January 13, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Anyway, it is important for him to share the Home Sec's tweets. Look at the discussion!
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Kemi, this is just a population density map
January 12, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Kemi, this is just a population density map
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a decade is a long time in politics
January 12, 2026 at 11:55 AM
a decade is a long time in politics
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“Around six months after the cyber incident I talked to the then chair of the science select committee, who was not aware of this incident” w o w
I’ve written a piece on the curious lack of media and political interest in the issues faced by our national @britishlibrary.bsky.social. This is strange given we live in a world where ideas, knowledge and research are a long-term source of innovation and insight
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
The British library is in crisis: why does nobody care?
The widespread indifference to the British Library's crippling cyberattack demonstrates a perilous failure to value the knowledge infrastructure vital for national prosperity
www.cityam.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
“Around six months after the cyber incident I talked to the then chair of the science select committee, who was not aware of this incident” w o w
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essentially repeating @jamesdaustin.bsky.social's point that people say they want a nice high street and yet aren't using their high street, in order to add: people need to also actively choose to spend more in brick and mortar shops than they would online, even if it feels unfair!
Latest from me, on an eternally overlooked, sniffed-at issue that is politically huge www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK’s high streets have reached a tipping point – and Reform will reap the benefits | John Harris
When even Poundland and charity shops are closing, we’re near a point of no return. But there is hope, says Guardian columnist John Harris
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:25 PM
essentially repeating @jamesdaustin.bsky.social's point that people say they want a nice high street and yet aren't using their high street, in order to add: people need to also actively choose to spend more in brick and mortar shops than they would online, even if it feels unfair!
I haven't actually been keeping up with her posting recently because I marginally respect myself, I didn't realise she still did this shit
[sombrely, with tears in eyes] "truly the people of Iran embody the great spirit of Flumpo The Fart Wizard" - author of Flumpo The Fart Wizard
January 11, 2026 at 2:32 PM
I haven't actually been keeping up with her posting recently because I marginally respect myself, I didn't realise she still did this shit