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A poem that shouldn't need to be written about a poet who can no longer use the power of words...
I wrote this poem the day after Renee Good was murdered - it’s about how the media and politicians immediately dehumanised her. I have had a few people ask “who wrote it?” So I am putting it up again - written in anger
January 18, 2026 at 11:55 AM
A poem that shouldn't need to be written about a poet who can no longer use the power of words...
Once again it's the LibDems who are brave enough to stand up to Trumps bullying
Starmer’s US policy lies in tatters. Trump is now punishing the UK and NATO allies just for doing the right thing.
Time for the PM to stand firm against the bully in the White House, and work with European and Commonwealth allies to make him back down from this reckless plan.
Time for the PM to stand firm against the bully in the White House, and work with European and Commonwealth allies to make him back down from this reckless plan.
January 17, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Once again it's the LibDems who are brave enough to stand up to Trumps bullying
The same is true in Wales
'The Lib Dems are the only opposition party that have put education at the centre of their agenda.'
Opposition parties' skills policies in a changing political landscape
A look at how the main political parties; Reform UK, the Conservatives, the Lib Dems and the Greens, are positioning themselves on FE and skills policies
feweek.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 1:35 PM
The same is true in Wales
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All today proved is that the lines are being drawn.
Hope, or division.
Which side are you on?
Join us: www.libdems.org.uk/join
Hope, or division.
Which side are you on?
Join us: www.libdems.org.uk/join
Join us
Become a Liberal Democrat member today.
www.libdems.org.uk
January 15, 2026 at 7:09 PM
All today proved is that the lines are being drawn.
Hope, or division.
Which side are you on?
Join us: www.libdems.org.uk/join
Hope, or division.
Which side are you on?
Join us: www.libdems.org.uk/join
The figures used in this article won't include the two mailings sent by Reform before the regulated period. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A lot of money spent on losing.
A lot of money spent on losing.
Labour outspent rivals on failed Caerphilly Senedd by-election bid
Labour came third in the Caerphilly by-election, its first parliamentary defeat in the seat for 100 years.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 8:26 AM
The figures used in this article won't include the two mailings sent by Reform before the regulated period. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A lot of money spent on losing.
A lot of money spent on losing.
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Another straw in the wind suggesting that employers may increasingly value 'liberal arts' (Humanities) graduates' skills in the context of the increased need critically to navigate the AI landscape. With a sharing link for 3 non-subscribers.
McKinsey challenges graduates to use AI chatbot in recruitment overhaul
Candidates in pilot assessed on how they prompted consulting firm’s AI assistant and ability to adapt responses
giftarticle.ft.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:28 AM
Another straw in the wind suggesting that employers may increasingly value 'liberal arts' (Humanities) graduates' skills in the context of the increased need critically to navigate the AI landscape. With a sharing link for 3 non-subscribers.
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Saw this on X.
Merlin Strategy, run by Scarlet Maguire (formerly of JL Partners) is Farage's favoured polling company. Until very recently, registered at the same address as the Brexit Party's old one.
I'm sure it's just a coincidence.
Merlin Strategy, run by Scarlet Maguire (formerly of JL Partners) is Farage's favoured polling company. Until very recently, registered at the same address as the Brexit Party's old one.
I'm sure it's just a coincidence.
January 8, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Saw this on X.
Merlin Strategy, run by Scarlet Maguire (formerly of JL Partners) is Farage's favoured polling company. Until very recently, registered at the same address as the Brexit Party's old one.
I'm sure it's just a coincidence.
Merlin Strategy, run by Scarlet Maguire (formerly of JL Partners) is Farage's favoured polling company. Until very recently, registered at the same address as the Brexit Party's old one.
I'm sure it's just a coincidence.
How long before US States start the process of seceding from Trumps America?
January 8, 2026 at 1:42 PM
How long before US States start the process of seceding from Trumps America?
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The Liberal Democrats won 106 Council By-Elections in 2025, more than any other party #ByElectionsWrapped
1) LDM 106
2) RFM 104
3) CON 45
4) LAB 36
5) GRN 24
1) LDM 106
2) RFM 104
3) CON 45
4) LAB 36
5) GRN 24
December 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The Liberal Democrats won 106 Council By-Elections in 2025, more than any other party #ByElectionsWrapped
1) LDM 106
2) RFM 104
3) CON 45
4) LAB 36
5) GRN 24
1) LDM 106
2) RFM 104
3) CON 45
4) LAB 36
5) GRN 24
Probably because they do a good job once elected
The Liberal Democrats held 82% of seats they defended in Council By-Elections in 2025 #ByElectionsWrapped
1) LDM (82%)
2) GRN (67%)
3) RFM (60%)
4) CON (32%)
5) LAB (28%)
1) LDM (82%)
2) GRN (67%)
3) RFM (60%)
4) CON (32%)
5) LAB (28%)
December 23, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Probably because they do a good job once elected
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Keir Starmer needs to stand up for the BBC against Trump's outrageous $5bn lawsuit and protect licence fee payers from being hit in the pocket.
Trump wants to interfere in our democracy and undermine our national broadcaster. We cannot let him.
Trump wants to interfere in our democracy and undermine our national broadcaster. We cannot let him.
December 16, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Keir Starmer needs to stand up for the BBC against Trump's outrageous $5bn lawsuit and protect licence fee payers from being hit in the pocket.
Trump wants to interfere in our democracy and undermine our national broadcaster. We cannot let him.
Trump wants to interfere in our democracy and undermine our national broadcaster. We cannot let him.
Labour doing its best to obfuscate and hide Labour failure...
No one outside of Wales seems to have picked the ridiculous situation we currently have in Wales regarding waiting lists.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Labour doing its best to obfuscate and hide Labour failure...
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Reform is mired in scandals of racism, corruption and Russian interference.
It's no wonder more and more people are turning to the positive voice of the Liberal Democrats as the antidote to this divisive politics.
It's no wonder more and more people are turning to the positive voice of the Liberal Democrats as the antidote to this divisive politics.
December 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Reform is mired in scandals of racism, corruption and Russian interference.
It's no wonder more and more people are turning to the positive voice of the Liberal Democrats as the antidote to this divisive politics.
It's no wonder more and more people are turning to the positive voice of the Liberal Democrats as the antidote to this divisive politics.
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Sssh, don't tell the other MPs. Ed Davey wins the Christmas card stakes this year.
December 14, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Sssh, don't tell the other MPs. Ed Davey wins the Christmas card stakes this year.
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Just one final thing - someone filmed some of my departure speech after Monkey Cage last night (I should make it clear no one knew I was going to do it) and it has been put up here - i cannot deny i was very emotional #science #comedy
www.chortle.co.uk/news/2025/12...
www.chortle.co.uk/news/2025/12...
Robin Ince forced to quit Radio 4 over pro-trans views : News 2025 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide
Robin Ince forced to quit Radio 4 over pro-trans views - Comic leaves Infinite Monkey Cage after pressure from bosses
www.chortle.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Just one final thing - someone filmed some of my departure speech after Monkey Cage last night (I should make it clear no one knew I was going to do it) and it has been put up here - i cannot deny i was very emotional #science #comedy
www.chortle.co.uk/news/2025/12...
www.chortle.co.uk/news/2025/12...
The reform candidate and agent leaving the count at Penyrheol before the official announcement. Not even the decency to show some respect to the count officers and the winning candidate.
December 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The reform candidate and agent leaving the count at Penyrheol before the official announcement. Not even the decency to show some respect to the count officers and the winning candidate.
This study is super interesting. Gives interesting insight into structural barriers. I wonder what lessons could be applied to having more female politicians or more female founders funded by venture capital?
'Introducing a lottery before peer review in the research funding application process can boost women’s chance of success by almost a quarter, a new study has found, with its authors saying that the approach can also reduce costs and make applying for funding less labour-intensive.' 1/2
Adding lottery to funding process ‘improves women’s success rates’
Lottery-first approach can increase applications and success rate of ‘structurally disadvantaged’ researchers, study finds
www.timeshighereducation.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:22 AM
This study is super interesting. Gives interesting insight into structural barriers. I wonder what lessons could be applied to having more female politicians or more female founders funded by venture capital?
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'Introducing a lottery before peer review in the research funding application process can boost women’s chance of success by almost a quarter, a new study has found, with its authors saying that the approach can also reduce costs and make applying for funding less labour-intensive.' 1/2
Adding lottery to funding process ‘improves women’s success rates’
Lottery-first approach can increase applications and success rate of ‘structurally disadvantaged’ researchers, study finds
www.timeshighereducation.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:11 AM
'Introducing a lottery before peer review in the research funding application process can boost women’s chance of success by almost a quarter, a new study has found, with its authors saying that the approach can also reduce costs and make applying for funding less labour-intensive.' 1/2
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Today is our chance to support our small and local businesses that help our high streets and communities thrive.
Liberal Democrats are calling for a 5% cut to VAT on hospitality to revitalise the high street, cut the cost of living for customers and help small businesses thrive.
Liberal Democrats are calling for a 5% cut to VAT on hospitality to revitalise the high street, cut the cost of living for customers and help small businesses thrive.
December 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Today is our chance to support our small and local businesses that help our high streets and communities thrive.
Liberal Democrats are calling for a 5% cut to VAT on hospitality to revitalise the high street, cut the cost of living for customers and help small businesses thrive.
Liberal Democrats are calling for a 5% cut to VAT on hospitality to revitalise the high street, cut the cost of living for customers and help small businesses thrive.
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I wish I was surprised. Buried in this Budget is a plan to slash the Digital Services Tax, giving a multi-billion tax cut to US tech giants and the likes of Elon Musk.
That's right, cutting taxes for the world's richest man while hiking them for millions of hard-working Brits.
That's right, cutting taxes for the world's richest man while hiking them for millions of hard-working Brits.
November 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I wish I was surprised. Buried in this Budget is a plan to slash the Digital Services Tax, giving a multi-billion tax cut to US tech giants and the likes of Elon Musk.
That's right, cutting taxes for the world's richest man while hiking them for millions of hard-working Brits.
That's right, cutting taxes for the world's richest man while hiking them for millions of hard-working Brits.
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'The jobs most at risk are those in occupations such as trades, machine operations and administrative roles, the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) said.'
Excellent time then to degrade university provision and discourage university attendance. 1/3
Excellent time then to degrade university provision and discourage university attendance. 1/3
AI could replace 3m low-skilled jobs in the UK by 2035, research finds
Trades, machine operations and administrative roles are most at-risk, says leading educational research charity
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 AM
'The jobs most at risk are those in occupations such as trades, machine operations and administrative roles, the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) said.'
Excellent time then to degrade university provision and discourage university attendance. 1/3
Excellent time then to degrade university provision and discourage university attendance. 1/3
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The next time Reform UK come looking for your vote at an election, claiming to love our country - remember that these are the kind of people they appoint as their leaders.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes
The judge tells Nathan Gill his actions were a
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The next time Reform UK come looking for your vote at an election, claiming to love our country - remember that these are the kind of people they appoint as their leaders.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
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💜💚💜Today is #AskHerToStand Day. A brilliant initiative by @5050Parliament to encourage women to stand for political office. Click #SignUpToStand on 50:50 Parliament website. We have waited far too long for a gender equal parliament!💜💚💜@CentenaryAction
November 21, 2025 at 10:28 AM
💜💚💜Today is #AskHerToStand Day. A brilliant initiative by @5050Parliament to encourage women to stand for political office. Click #SignUpToStand on 50:50 Parliament website. We have waited far too long for a gender equal parliament!💜💚💜@CentenaryAction