Nick Holmes
@nickholmes53.bsky.social
Interested in law, legal tech, economics, politics. Posting here in a personal capacity.
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See also @infolaw.co.uk for infolaw and other law resource update feeds
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X is the megaphone of 21st century fascism and authoritariansim. It has poisoned public debate. It is a tool for bullying, abuse, and assault. X needs to disappear from our discourse. When people and institutions post there, it gives X credibility. It keeps it relevant. It's time to stop.
To anybody still using X: sexual abuse content is the final straw, it’s time to leave | Marie Le Conte
To anybody still using X: sexual abuse content is the final straw, it’s time to leave | Marie Le Conte
It was hard for me to quit Elon Musk’s poisoned platform, but I urge others to do the same, especially in light of Grok’s imagery of women and children, says journalist Marie Le Conte
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM
X is the megaphone of 21st century fascism and authoritariansim. It has poisoned public debate. It is a tool for bullying, abuse, and assault. X needs to disappear from our discourse. When people and institutions post there, it gives X credibility. It keeps it relevant. It's time to stop.
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This is an important and sobering read about a 1943 American pamphlet warning citizens what fascism in America would look like. Every bit of it is happening now
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
January 9, 2026
Beginning in 1943, the War Department published a series of pamphlets for U.S.
open.substack.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:37 AM
This is an important and sobering read about a 1943 American pamphlet warning citizens what fascism in America would look like. Every bit of it is happening now
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
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'The goal is straightforward: remove the content, suspend the accounts responsible, and compel platforms to cooperate with law enforcement.'
The Grok Disaster Isn't An Anomaly. It Follows Warnings That Were Ignored. | TechPolicy.Press
AI developers and regulators must treat nonconsensual sexualized imagery as a design-level risk, write Bruna Martins dos Santos and shirin anlen.
www.techpolicy.press
January 9, 2026 at 4:35 PM
'The goal is straightforward: remove the content, suspend the accounts responsible, and compel platforms to cooperate with law enforcement.'
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A woman was reversing in Asda car park today and she almost bumped into my trolley so she said "sorry". I said "that's okay", but my American friends are saying the correct response would have been to shoot her in the head three times and claim I acted in self-defence 🤷♀️
January 8, 2026 at 4:48 PM
A woman was reversing in Asda car park today and she almost bumped into my trolley so she said "sorry". I said "that's okay", but my American friends are saying the correct response would have been to shoot her in the head three times and claim I acted in self-defence 🤷♀️
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I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
January 8, 2026 at 12:31 PM
I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
infolaw Newsletter: Will the introduction of electronic wills increase risks for some clients? #Electronicsignatures #Willsandprobate
Will the introduction of electronic wills increase risks for some clients?
Given the pace at which technology has reshaped almost every aspect of our lives, it is hardly surprising that the law governing wills, still rooted in the Wills Act 1837, is under scrutiny. In his article, Andy Hitchon, Head of LEAP Estates, analyses whether digitalisation will strengthen testamentary freedom or create new vulnerabilities. For a […]
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dlvr.it
January 5, 2026 at 12:13 PM
infolaw Newsletter: Will the introduction of electronic wills increase risks for some clients? #Electronicsignatures #Willsandprobate
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Joint statement by Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Spain & Uruguay rejecting “military actions carried out unilaterally on Venezuelan territory, which contravene fundamental principles of int’l law…an extremely dangerous precedent for peace/regional security & puts the civilian population at risk.”
January 4, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Joint statement by Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Spain & Uruguay rejecting “military actions carried out unilaterally on Venezuelan territory, which contravene fundamental principles of int’l law…an extremely dangerous precedent for peace/regional security & puts the civilian population at risk.”
Srsly????
For connoisseurs of utterly mental extensions on mundane houses (via reddit)
www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/1...
www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/1...
January 3, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Srsly????
Exactly this. Soaring GDP does not translate to prosperity for the proletariat; quite the opposite in fact
The story of Europe’s economic decline while US is 'soaring' is everywhere.
But it is wrong. It is a myth.
Europe delivers more leisure, longer life expectancy, less inequality than the US.
Gabriel Zucman dismantles the myths.
But it is wrong. It is a myth.
Europe delivers more leisure, longer life expectancy, less inequality than the US.
Gabriel Zucman dismantles the myths.
Decline, what decline? The myth of dying Europe
There is a widespread view that, by comparison with the USA, Europe is in economic and social decline. But, Zucman argues, it's not true
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Exactly this. Soaring GDP does not translate to prosperity for the proletariat; quite the opposite in fact
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“The true measure of our [European] union isn’t just written in treaties,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez writes in today’s op-ed.
“It must be demonstrated by ensuring every person can live with dignity and have a place to call home.”
🔗 politi.co/3Y1kCeN
“It must be demonstrated by ensuring every person can live with dignity and have a place to call home.”
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December 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
“The true measure of our [European] union isn’t just written in treaties,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez writes in today’s op-ed.
“It must be demonstrated by ensuring every person can live with dignity and have a place to call home.”
🔗 politi.co/3Y1kCeN
“It must be demonstrated by ensuring every person can live with dignity and have a place to call home.”
🔗 politi.co/3Y1kCeN
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Beyond words.
But I'll try anyway.
Somewhere on this planet is The Worst Human. It stands to reason one of us is The Worst One. Logically, somebody has to be.
And it's this cunt, isn't it.
But I'll try anyway.
Somewhere on this planet is The Worst Human. It stands to reason one of us is The Worst One. Logically, somebody has to be.
And it's this cunt, isn't it.
December 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Beyond words.
But I'll try anyway.
Somewhere on this planet is The Worst Human. It stands to reason one of us is The Worst One. Logically, somebody has to be.
And it's this cunt, isn't it.
But I'll try anyway.
Somewhere on this planet is The Worst Human. It stands to reason one of us is The Worst One. Logically, somebody has to be.
And it's this cunt, isn't it.
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The UAE is attracting right wing Brits who mock Britain’s supposed decline while ignoring their hosts’ repression
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Dubai: a safe space for hypocrisy
The UAE is attracting right wing Brits who mock Britain’s supposed decline while ignoring their hosts’ repression
www.thenewworld.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 9:11 AM
The UAE is attracting right wing Brits who mock Britain’s supposed decline while ignoring their hosts’ repression
✏️ @rostaylor.bsky.social
✏️ @rostaylor.bsky.social
infolaw Newsletter: What’s New? December 2025 #Artificialintelligence #Cybersecurity
What’s New? December 2025
Cybersecurity regulations Possibly in response to the bailout of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) which suffered a debilitating cyberattack earlier this year, the government has progressed its Cyber Security and Resilience Bill. It will mandate critical national infrastructure providers – such as hospitals, energy and water suppliers – with ensuring a minimum level of standards in […]
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dlvr.it
December 15, 2025 at 9:09 AM
infolaw Newsletter: What’s New? December 2025 #Artificialintelligence #Cybersecurity
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The fact is no presenter has ever had to leave the BBC for expressing conservative views, or even explicitly endorsing a right-wing party.
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The fact is no presenter has ever had to leave the BBC for expressing conservative views, or even explicitly endorsing a right-wing party.
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
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I wrote about the Brits who affect to despise migration, and go and live in an autocracy where’s there no income tax.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/ros-taylor-d...
www.thenewworld.co.uk/ros-taylor-d...
Dubai: a safe space for hypocrisy
The UAE is attracting right wing Brits who mock Britain’s supposed decline while ignoring their hosts’ repression
www.thenewworld.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I wrote about the Brits who affect to despise migration, and go and live in an autocracy where’s there no income tax.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/ros-taylor-d...
www.thenewworld.co.uk/ros-taylor-d...
The end of this spiteful administration cannot come soon enough.
“Trump May Revoke Visas of Critics of Elon Musk’s Twitter”
Freeeeee speech!
Freeeeee speech!
SCOOP: Trump Admin Is Preparing to Revoke Visas of Critics of Elon Musk’s Twitter
Trump officials are considering revoking the visas of former European Union Commissioner Thierry Breton and Imran Ahmed, of the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
zeteo.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:33 AM
The end of this spiteful administration cannot come soon enough.
infolaw Newsletter: Laws of robotics #Artificialintelligence #Robotics
Laws of robotics
A new humanoid robot called Neo, designed to help out with household chores and available to order for $20,000, has received a lot of press attention recently. Although delivery is expected as early as 2026, the current prototype is not fully automated, relies on a human “teleoperator” (coincidentally called Turing) wearing a VR headset, and […]
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dlvr.it
December 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
infolaw Newsletter: Laws of robotics #Artificialintelligence #Robotics
This seems ripe for exploitation - exposing WH bullshit bias.
December 5, 2025 at 7:27 AM
This seems ripe for exploitation - exposing WH bullshit bias.
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🚨 NEW: One of the largest COVID-19 vaccine studies ever (28 MILLION people in France) just dropped.
Results?
• 74% lower risk of death from severe COVID-19
• 25% lower risk of all-cause mortality
• No increase in 4-year mortality
#BlueSky #MedSky #IDSky #SciSky #NewsSky #PedsSky #ObSky #NurseSky
Results?
• 74% lower risk of death from severe COVID-19
• 25% lower risk of all-cause mortality
• No increase in 4-year mortality
#BlueSky #MedSky #IDSky #SciSky #NewsSky #PedsSky #ObSky #NurseSky
December 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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An excellent piece by Yasmin Khan in @theguardian.com – and I’m very relieved the preposterous case against her has been dropped. www.theguardian.com/food/comment...
I called my recipe book Sabzi – vegetables. But the name was trademarked. And my legal ordeal began
The granting of patents and trademarks to foods and words from the global south is part of a long colonial grab. It’s time to realise we share what we cook, and what we call it
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
An excellent piece by Yasmin Khan in @theguardian.com – and I’m very relieved the preposterous case against her has been dropped. www.theguardian.com/food/comment...
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All of the companies that make the software I use are increasing their prices, to account for an "investment" in AI.
I'm sat here imagining how my clients would feel if I added 30% to each invoice, because I "really got into gambling".
I'm sat here imagining how my clients would feel if I added 30% to each invoice, because I "really got into gambling".
December 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM
All of the companies that make the software I use are increasing their prices, to account for an "investment" in AI.
I'm sat here imagining how my clients would feel if I added 30% to each invoice, because I "really got into gambling".
I'm sat here imagining how my clients would feel if I added 30% to each invoice, because I "really got into gambling".
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'Britain becomes world’s largest economy to end new oil and gas exploration'
Feels like this should have been bigger news...
www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/britain...
Feels like this should have been bigger news...
www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/britain...
Britain becomes world’s largest economy to end new oil and gas exploration - Greenpeace UK
Commenting on the government’s North Sea Future Plan, in which it has confirmed that no more licences for new oil and gas will be issued, Greenpeace UK’s co-executive director, Areeba Hamid, said: “B...
www.greenpeace.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 10:36 PM
'Britain becomes world’s largest economy to end new oil and gas exploration'
Feels like this should have been bigger news...
www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/britain...
Feels like this should have been bigger news...
www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/britain...
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I actually really don't think it much matters that Farage was a racist idiot at school, really. What matters is how he a) reflects on that behaviour now, and b) what he's learned and c) done in the 40 years since.
And, well... a) Badly, b) Nothing and c) Been a fascist-enabling spiv.
And, well... a) Badly, b) Nothing and c) Been a fascist-enabling spiv.
November 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I actually really don't think it much matters that Farage was a racist idiot at school, really. What matters is how he a) reflects on that behaviour now, and b) what he's learned and c) done in the 40 years since.
And, well... a) Badly, b) Nothing and c) Been a fascist-enabling spiv.
And, well... a) Badly, b) Nothing and c) Been a fascist-enabling spiv.