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"Many in our industry still don't understand why this undermines trust in news. When journalists lie about the sex of a violent perpetrator to satisfy ideologically-captured editorial policies it makes some question their trust in news media more generally. It's very damaging"
X Link 2026-02-11T09:53Z 82.3K followers, 57.3K engagements

"Very significant win for the @EHRC in the judicial review by the Good Law Project over its interim guidance on single-sex services following the FWS Supreme Court judgment. Now can the government please get on with laying the Code of Practice before Parliament Key extracts:"
X Link 2026-02-13T13:06Z 82.3K followers, 15.1K engagements

"@tobymoses are you making fun of me 🤨"
X Link 2019-04-12T11:25Z 82.2K followers, [--] engagements

"If Labour doesn't become a properly Remain party after this week & take lead in establishing Remain alliance for the election we all know is coming they're going to be as much to blame if no deal happens as anyone else"
X Link 2019-07-26T11:46Z 82.1K followers, [---] engagements

"@tobymoses Yes if there's an action Labour can take that maximises chance of stopping no deal but chooses not to I think they bear a decent share of the blame"
X Link 2019-07-26T12:04Z 82.1K followers, [--] engagements

"Really key now is how long an extension the EU give us. Govt has formally requested until [--] Jan. Is it legal for Johnson to ask for a shorter extension that leaves no time for election If so would they give that"
X Link 2019-10-22T18:46Z 82.2K followers, [--] engagements

"@tobymoses Love the fact that you say which service you can use to watch them too 👍"
X Link 2020-03-18T16:30Z 82.1K followers, [--] engagements

"Still cant quite believe it bagged the third spot in @tobymoses list of top [--] bingeable shows 🤣 https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/mar/18/from-twin-peaks-to-noughts-crosses-our-pick-of-the-best-binge-watch-tv-showsCMP=Share_iOSApp_Other https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/mar/18/from-twin-peaks-to-noughts-crosses-our-pick-of-the-best-binge-watch-tv-showsCMP=Share_iOSApp_Other"
X Link 2020-03-22T09:58Z 82.1K followers, [--] engagements

"And the development of a contact tracing app https://x.com/jamesrbuk/status/1251451382449819648s=20 https://x.com/jamesrbuk/status/1251451382449819648s=20"
X Link 2020-04-18T10:06Z 82.1K followers, [--] engagements

"@vaughanbell A prominent behavioural economist who is part of Sage and advises the government on how to apply evidence to policy was out and about advocating for a delayed lockdown based on behavioural insights in March. I think that deserves some scrutiny from journalists dont you"
X Link 2020-04-26T11:39Z 82.1K followers, [--] engagements

"@vaughanbell I dont claim that nudges have been used in the piece but that there is good evidence to suggest nudge opinion influenced the government decision to hold off a lockdown until [--] March. Thats the over extension and what requires scrutiny in an inquiry"
X Link 2020-04-26T11:49Z 82.2K followers, [--] engagements

"@alexneedham74 @ByRobDavies Surely this is a sensible pre 9am choice"
X Link 2020-07-04T07:43Z 82.1K followers, [--] engagements

"Why is decaf tea so flavourless and dishwater-like compared to (same brand) non-decaf tea"
X Link 2021-01-08T10:37Z 82.2K followers, [--] engagements

"In a landmark judgment the courts have ruled the police have been unlawfully shutting down debate on biological sex & gender identity. Regardless of our own views we should all care deeply about police incursion on our freedom of expression. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/02/policing-sex-and-gender-debate-worrying-freedom-of-expressionCMP=Share_iOSApp_Other https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/02/policing-sex-and-gender-debate-worrying-freedom-of-expressionCMP=Share_iOSApp_Other"
X Link 2022-01-02T09:41Z 82.1K followers, [----] engagements

"Charities like ERCC are spending resources on defending their record on discriminating against and constructively dismissing female employees speaking up for female rape survivors rather than you know actually supporting rape survivors. Their trustees should be ashamed"
X Link 2024-05-19T22:51Z 82.3K followers, 127.6K engagements

"Doctors union votes on a motion to disavow itself from evidence-based medicine. The fact its got as far as this suggests significant minority support from BMA Council. These people are doctors who are supposed to be committed to patient safety. You couldnt make it up. NEW: The governing body of the doctors union - the BMA - will vote tomorrow on a motion to disavow the Cass Review into the care provided to gender-questioning children and young people. Exclusive by me for the @NewStatesman https://t.co/aybiL7pK0O NEW: The governing body of the doctors union - the BMA - will vote tomorrow on a"
X Link 2024-07-16T17:25Z 82.2K followers, 69.9K engagements

"Horrific. Just horrific. Hard to believe anyone is capable of what this man did. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd9dwxexp77o https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd9dwxexp77o"
X Link 2024-09-05T16:10Z 82.3K followers, 3.8M engagements

"Seriously So now not only is state pension triple locked to the tune of extra 34bn in five years time those getting it wont have to pay tax on it above the threshold if no other income whereas a young person working in their 20s with same income would How is that fair NEWS: The Chancellor @RachelReevesMP confirmed to me tonight in @itvMLshow that those whose only income is the State Pension will NOT PAY INCOME TAX - not just they won't do self assessment there will be no tax to pay during this parliament. This is important as the pension NEWS: The Chancellor @RachelReevesMP confirmed to me"
X Link 2025-11-27T23:33Z 82.3K followers, 113.1K engagements

"Interesting by-election choice. there'll be a lot of scrutiny on him in the coming weeks potentially a risky pick for Reform. New: Reform UK unveil Matt Goodwin as their candidate for Denton and Gorton New: Reform UK unveil Matt Goodwin as their candidate for Denton and Gorton"
X Link 2026-01-27T14:17Z 82.1K followers, 19.9K engagements

"Another reason why Labour putting out this sort of misinformation is such a dumb idea. Its obviously misleading but when asked about it ministers dodge the question making them look shifty and untrustworthy. What an unforced error. I asked Liz Kendall about that video of @GoodwinMJ that Labour have put out https://t.co/x5bbRmO5tL I asked Liz Kendall about that video of @GoodwinMJ that Labour have put out https://t.co/x5bbRmO5tL"
X Link 2026-01-28T09:08Z 82.2K followers, 43K engagements

"I wrote editorial after editorial criticising the Vote Leave misinformation during the referendum. I can't tell you how depressing I find it that Labour apparently has no issue with pushing out this kind of misinformation. One reason normal people are cheesed off with politics"
X Link 2026-01-28T09:21Z 82.2K followers, [----] engagements

"@mattykenphoto Nuts view. Lying about them undermines your ability to communicate to the public why they are bad"
X Link 2026-01-28T09:45Z 82.1K followers, [--] engagements

"Do wonder at what point Labour will realise its better to do no social media than social media in a way that either makes the party a laughing stock or results in cabinet ministers trying to defend the spread of indefensible misinformation on the morning broadcast round"
X Link 2026-01-28T14:29Z 82.2K followers, 19.9K engagements

"Constitutionally illiterate from assisted dying supporters. The Parliament Acts arent archaic theyre part of our living constitution & of course could be invoked. But will be difficult to execute on a poorly-conceived & dangerous PM bill hence this rather desperate framing"
X Link 2026-01-28T21:20Z 82.2K followers, [----] engagements

"@rob_marchant Basically because it would be bloody difficult unless the government backs the (bad unthought through) bill to get a second version through in same form. So it would force a bit of honesty here- is it a Starmer priority to get it through Thats not the meaning of archaic 🤪"
X Link 2026-01-28T21:31Z 82.2K followers, [---] engagements

"@rob_marchant If he does Starmer is even worse at politics - and more importantly safeguarding and ethics - than I thought. Hes continued to crash minimum expectations since his leadership run though so I wouldnt necessarily bet on him not being bad enough to try it"
X Link 2026-01-28T21:55Z 82.1K followers, [---] engagements

"@rob_marchant EHRC stuff is rank incompetence and politicking. Appalling from Phillipson. Trial I have more sympathy with Streeting on because it was Casss error not his but he will have to u turn on it or the buck will ultimately stop with him"
X Link 2026-01-28T22:13Z 82.2K followers, [--] engagements

"If Starmer decides this is the one thing he wants to ram through and leave as his legacy well hes an even worse politician and national leader than I thought"
X Link 2026-01-28T22:54Z 82.2K followers, 21.2K engagements

"@LucyHunterB Fear he may not have learned the lessons"
X Link 2026-01-29T00:07Z 82.2K followers, [----] engagements

"I wrote this a couple of years ago on the intergenerational unfairness of the student loan system - have been banging this drum for a while it an issue that is going to implode and politicians have got no answers on it"
X Link 2026-01-29T13:24Z 82.2K followers, 11.2K engagements

"I've argued for this before too: it doesn't work to have unrepresentative party memberships pick party leaders in a parliamentary democracy. Far more democratic to let MPs who represent thousands of voters pick their party leader. Both parties were mad to intro these reforms. The solution is to restore the selection of party leaders to MPs alone The solution is to restore the selection of party leaders to MPs alone"
X Link 2026-01-29T15:32Z 82.2K followers, 33.2K engagements

"Agreed. And the blame for this lies squarely at Starmer's door - it's his project that he wanted to get through using the utterly inappropriate route of a private member's bill. He could have instead asked a Royal Commission to look at feasibility and risks. Frankly I would say this understates the position the legislation is not just amateurish and unfit for purpose it is actively dangerous to vulnerable groups and a thoroughly shoddy piece of drafting. Frankly I would say this understates the position the legislation is not just amateurish and unfit for purpose it is actively dangerous to"
X Link 2026-01-29T17:21Z 82.2K followers, 26.3K engagements

"Not to mention the government would be politically mad to formally adopt the assisted dying bill as a government bill. Government Chief Whip is very clear. "Government has NO intention" of bringing this back as a government bill in the next session. Says has enough problems with the Government programme. Absolutely emphatic. Government Chief Whip is very clear. "Government has NO intention" of bringing this back as a government bill in the next session. Says has enough problems with the Government programme. Absolutely emphatic"
X Link 2026-01-30T13:12Z 82.2K followers, 18.6K engagements

"No it 100% does not. Its a dangerous and risky bill that poses serious risks to vulnerable people that its proponents have ignored. Government has duty to help pass assisted dying bill says Leadbeater https://t.co/SSFQLlc5hn Government has duty to help pass assisted dying bill says Leadbeater https://t.co/SSFQLlc5hn"
X Link 2026-01-30T17:53Z 82.2K followers, 22.5K engagements

"Starmers plan to sneak in assisted dying through a private members bill while the government officially remained neutral to paper over cabinet divisions was fundamentally dishonest. He shunned a more consensual approach that would have involved proper pre-legislative scrutiny"
X Link 2026-01-31T10:08Z 82.2K followers, 24.1K engagements

"And the Labour concern about appearing not to be able to take difficult decisions if it didnt usher through giving doctors the power to prescribe lethal drugs to aid suicide given its abject failure to take on the social care crisis words fail 😭 https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/03/labour-planned-in-opposition-introduce-assisted-dying-via-private-members-bill https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/03/labour-planned-in-opposition-introduce-assisted-dying-via-private-members-bill"
X Link 2026-01-31T10:08Z 82.2K followers, [----] engagements

"@Jebadoo2 I think you mean the Salisbury Convention 😊"
X Link 2026-01-31T10:12Z 82.2K followers, [----] engagements

"Very significant US case - there are more in pipeline - they are likely to fundamentally change the US medical professions approach to surgically altering the healthy bodies of children questioning their gender. Been a long long time coming. A jury has awarded Fox Varian a total of $2 million after it found her psychologist and surgeon liable for medical malpractice related to a mastectomy at age [--]. https://t.co/Qcfq7qAUDi A jury has awarded Fox Varian a total of $2 million after it found her psychologist and surgeon liable for medical malpractice related to a mastectomy at age 16."
X Link 2026-01-31T10:25Z 82.2K followers, 39.4K engagements

"This is so much better than misrepresenting what Goodwin said re Manchester/digging up old tweets in relation from [----] to justify that. Goodwin has got real things to answer for - inc what his response to the Tommy Robinson endorsement will be -and Labour should focus on that. Hi @GoodwinMJ - Ive just written to you. Only a full condemnation of Tommy Robinson and absolute clarity that you do not want his support will do. https://t.co/Fl93ud5ybm Hi @GoodwinMJ - Ive just written to you. Only a full condemnation of Tommy Robinson and absolute clarity that you do not want his support will do."
X Link 2026-01-31T12:17Z 82.2K followers, [----] engagements

"@MartinMonmouth Then it should be easy for Goodwin to distance himself from him"
X Link 2026-01-31T15:50Z 82.2K followers, [---] engagements

"This is just mad. Assisted dying bill sponsors want doctors to be able to sign off patients for medically-assisted suicide over Zoom. And accuse peers who've got concerns about this - including those with frontline clinical experience - of "filibustering". I am so distressed listening to yesterdays assisted dying bill debate on face to face v remote assessments. There are no clinical reasons why a patient could not be assessed in person. If they are too frail to travel to the doctor the doctor must travel to them. This does I am so distressed listening to yesterdays assisted dying bill"
X Link 2026-01-31T17:01Z 82.2K followers, 18.2K engagements

"Great to see a senior Labour politician articulate so clearly what is after all the law of the UK As First Minister I will uphold and respect the Equality Act. We must protect single-sex spaces based on biological sex. https://t.co/R6JWB31iaL As First Minister I will uphold and respect the Equality Act. We must protect single-sex spaces based on biological sex. https://t.co/R6JWB31iaL"
X Link 2026-02-02T14:27Z 82.2K followers, 24.1K engagements

"What else is going to emerge from these emails. Gabriel understates what happened here. We can tell from this version of the same email chain that Mandelsons last email was sent 16:02:52 BST Browns resignation was public 19:19 BST. Implies Mandelson leaked price-sensitive information to a Wall Street insider. https://t.co/nYNLWnENMR Gabriel understates what happened here. We can tell from this version of the same email chain that Mandelsons last email was sent 16:02:52 BST Browns resignation was public 19:19 BST. Implies Mandelson leaked price-sensitive information to a Wall Street insider."
X Link 2026-02-02T16:24Z 82.2K followers, [----] engagements

"This is. shocking. Lord Mandelson's emails to Jeffrey Epstein: * He told Epstein that he had finally persuaded Gordon Brown to stand down and leave No [--] five hours before it became wider public knowledge * He forwarded him an email sent to Gordon Brown disclosing govt was considering selling Lord Mandelson's emails to Jeffrey Epstein: * He told Epstein that he had finally persuaded Gordon Brown to stand down and leave No [--] five hours before it became wider public knowledge * He forwarded him an email sent to Gordon Brown disclosing govt was considering selling"
X Link 2026-02-02T16:26Z 82.2K followers, 39.5K engagements

"Reeling from the Mandelson revelations. Hard to wrap ones head round the level of wrongdoing potentially involved"
X Link 2026-02-02T18:12Z 82.2K followers, 37.3K engagements

"Completely agreed"
X Link 2026-02-03T09:05Z 82.2K followers, [----] engagements

"No no no. Its an unhealthy society that allows threats of suicide to undermine the rule of law. Other people have rights and suicide prevention does not involve giving way to emotional blackmail- its bad for the people threatening to kill themselves as well as everyone else. This is a worryingly bad take. Supposing the only way to mitigate a suicide risk was a move to Buckingham Palace The answer "no" is still available. This is a worryingly bad take. Supposing the only way to mitigate a suicide risk was a move to Buckingham Palace The answer "no" is still available"
X Link 2026-02-03T22:27Z 82.3K followers, 24.7K engagements

"Anyway. Any woman whos ever been with a narcissistic abusive man if you leave me Ill kill myself knows exactly what Im talking about"
X Link 2026-02-03T22:44Z 82.2K followers, [----] engagements

"Imagine being one of Epsteins victims and reading this from Mandelson. Appalling and disgusting. Lord Mandelson described Jeffrey Epstein's release after he served his sentence for child sex offences as 'Liberation Day' Mandelson asked Epstein how they should celebrate Epstein responded with a crude joke about two strippers: 'With grace and modesty (these are the names of https://t.co/i4WuDmP5ZK Lord Mandelson described Jeffrey Epstein's release after he served his sentence for child sex offences as 'Liberation Day' Mandelson asked Epstein how they should celebrate Epstein responded with a"
X Link 2026-02-04T13:31Z 82.2K followers, 11.5K engagements

"Just caught up with PMQs. Not sure Im the victim of lies here too from Starmer is going to wash with many voters"
X Link 2026-02-04T13:44Z 82.2K followers, 10.9K engagements

"Really awful to hear of so many being laid off at the Washington Post. Solidarity with journalists across the Atlantic"
X Link 2026-02-04T21:01Z 82.2K followers, [----] engagements

"Rank sexism at the heart of the Scottish Government. (Though we knew that already of course) The Scottish Government is arguing in court that its not objectively reasonable for a woman prisoner to feel that her dignity is violated by being locked up with a violent man (very possibly a murderer) if that man would feel suicidal if he had to go into the mens jail/1 The Scottish Government is arguing in court that its not objectively reasonable for a woman prisoner to feel that her dignity is violated by being locked up with a violent man (very possibly a murderer) if that man would feel suicidal"
X Link 2026-02-05T11:41Z 82.2K followers, 10.3K engagements

"While proponents of assisted dying accuse expert peers like Tanni G-T of filibustering whats actually happening is theyre watering down the few limited safeguards secured by amendment in Commons- see this very important thread. https://t.co/lVRQ0BcgTQ https://t.co/rBQbxLxiHy. Lord Falconer claims his new amendments to the Terminally Ill Adults bill are stronger. There are not. They are unpicking amendments MPs fought for to protect disabled and vulnerable people. I tried to raise this but there https://t.co/lVRQ0BcgTQ https://t.co/rBQbxLxiHy. Lord Falconer claims his new amendments to the"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:40Z 82.2K followers, 10.7K engagements

"If/when this bill fails the primary responsibility lies with the dogmatic proponents of assisted dying who batted away safeguard after safeguard proposed by MPs and peers who wanted to reduce the risks of the bill for vulnerable people. Widespread concerns about the #AssistedDyingBill continue to be ignored. @LordCFalconers latest amendments further weaken protections: advocates could be waived or need not be present leaving vulnerable people at risk. Safeguards must keep people safe #NotCollateralDamage https://t.co/QchaWe1leU Widespread concerns about the #AssistedDyingBill continue to be"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:43Z 82.2K followers, [----] engagements

"So many poor takes on the Filton [--] verdict in the last couple of days There's been some deranged reporting and comment on the result of the Filton [--] trial. There's really nothing to worry about. My piece in @unherd this morning. Link 🔗 in replies. https://t.co/RqKv0iYouR There's been some deranged reporting and comment on the result of the Filton [--] trial. There's really nothing to worry about. My piece in @unherd this morning. Link 🔗 in replies. https://t.co/RqKv0iYouR"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:48Z 82.2K followers, [----] engagements

"@socalmpaul Yes and theyre completely wrong to see it as vindication. But ultimately we cant bend the rule of law because we think it will prevent other crimes"
X Link 2026-02-05T14:35Z 82.2K followers, [---] engagements

"So unbelievably bleak to see a price tag put on the amount the government will save each time someone with learning disabilities waives their right to an independent advocate in the assisted dying process if Lord Falconer gets his amendments through to water down this safeguard. @danny__kruger Feeling really sick. I thought cost cutting might be part of it - civil servants doing the maths because Falconer amendments target both independent advocates and interpreters. Checked Govt Impact Assessment - did the maths. Govt saves [----] per person with learning disabilities https://t.co/a5Jh2AC699"
X Link 2026-02-05T21:36Z 82.3K followers, 28.6K engagements

"Having a leadership contest or coronation at this point in time isn't ideal for Labour and MPs know that. But I do wonder if Starmer is just going to resign soon - things are only going to get worse for him with disclosures looming. Have written this for @Independent (🔗 next)"
X Link 2026-02-06T12:18Z 82.3K followers, [----] engagements

"Read the full piece here https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/keir-starmer-angela-rayner-labour-leadership-uk-politics-b2915216.html https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/keir-starmer-angela-rayner-labour-leadership-uk-politics-b2915216.html"
X Link 2026-02-06T12:18Z 82.2K followers, [----] engagements

"Ive thought for a long time he has poor judgment on some of the most morally difficult & complex issues of our time that require sensitivity and nuance not blind commitment to what might be regarded by some people as progressive"
X Link 2026-02-06T13:47Z 82.3K followers, 12.3K engagements

"Ultimately this is more important to me than failing to discern the character of someone who leaked market sensitive info via his friends (though thats obviously quite a flaw too)"
X Link 2026-02-06T13:49Z 82.3K followers, [----] engagements

"@MissLauraMarcus Yes it's actually completely and utterly nuts that anyone with half a brain cell let alone Starmer's experience and skills found himself backed into a corner saying it's wrong to articulate a fact. It says so much about him and none of it good"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:09Z 82.2K followers, [---] engagements

"We're in a position where a PM with a stonking majority cannot get any tricky reforms through because his authority in Parliament has leached away. It's over. Starmer is a lame duck PM. Exclusive from @MaxKendix Sir Keir Starmer has asked Wes Streeting to help front up controversial plans to reform special educational needs provision as fears of a mass rebellion from Labour MPs grow Senior figures in No [--] are understood to be extremely keen for Streeting Exclusive from @MaxKendix Sir Keir Starmer has asked Wes Streeting to help front up controversial plans to reform special educational needs"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:14Z 82.3K followers, 34.5K engagements

"@AngieCa26314731 I mean Ive written about sexism in the Labour Party but it doesnt come close to anything like the sexual abuse of children perpetrated by Epstein and the men in his orbit who raped children"
X Link 2026-02-06T22:55Z 82.3K followers, [----] engagements

"@Cyclefree2 Gordon Brown isnt a saint far from it. However he has an ethical compass that in my view far surpasses many of those in politics today"
X Link 2026-02-06T23:38Z 82.3K followers, [----] engagements

"Time for some Winter Olympics ⛷"
X Link 2026-02-07T09:35Z 82.3K followers, [----] engagements

"It gets even worse. Mail on Sunday reports Mandelson offered Epstein advice on PR advisers as it was reporting on Virginia Giuffres allegations against Andrew. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15538577/Peter-Mandelson-Epstein-Mail-Sunday-investigation-Andrew.htmlito=native_share_article-nativemenubutton https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15538577/Peter-Mandelson-Epstein-Mail-Sunday-investigation-Andrew.htmlito=native_share_article-nativemenubutton"
X Link 2026-02-07T22:22Z 82.3K followers, 21.7K engagements

"This is very important and as I said last week wholly undermines Starmers apology to Epsteins victims. There hasnt been as much outrage about this elevation to Lords of someone No [--] knew exercised appalling judgment re a paedophile - which is in of itself depressing. A New Labour veteran is put forward for a public role despite his known association with a paedophile Keir Starmer is warned. Morgan McSweeney too. Despite vetting that raises red flags No [--] proceeds anyway Who am I talking about Not Peter Mandelson https://t.co/4YoSFpvu3W A New Labour veteran is put forward for a public role"
X Link 2026-02-08T09:00Z 82.3K followers, 37.1K engagements

"Coming up on @SkyNews - talking about the week's political developments"
X Link 2026-02-08T10:04Z 82.3K followers, [----] engagements

"I'm in favour of House of Lords reform (I'd move to a chamber of experts appointed by citizens' juries/committees) but for these parliamentarians to link it to "filibustering" on assisted dying is disingenuous. I've watched many of the Friday debates key issues are being aired. NEW: The battle over the assisted dying bill is escalating. Now MPs and peers have established an all party parliamentary group to push for Lords reform in part prompted by the assisted dying bills delay in the Lords. Today it is clearer than ever that this institution NEW: The battle over the assisted dying bill is"
X Link 2026-02-08T14:05Z 82.3K followers, [----] engagements

"Catch me on @BBCNews channel v shortly on McSweeney's resignation"
X Link 2026-02-08T14:35Z 82.3K followers, [----] engagements

"Morgan McSweeney got a new job fast 😉"
X Link 2026-02-08T17:57Z 82.3K followers, 28.3K engagements

"Will be on @BBCNews channel again very shortly talking about Morgan McSweeney's resignation"
X Link 2026-02-08T21:28Z 82.3K followers, [----] engagements

"On the @bbcnews channel very shortly talking about Keir Starmer's position"
X Link 2026-02-09T10:02Z 82.3K followers, [----] engagements

"It's hard to see how Starmer survives resignation of both his chief of staff and his director of comms within [--] hours of each other. feels like a No [--] operation in crisis and that this could be over quite quickly now"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:09Z 82.3K followers, 39.1K engagements

"This is troubling Govt orders deletion of court records widely used by journalist to monitor activity and decisions https://t.co/hYGvofH8DN https://t.co/RCvClhSUb1 Govt orders deletion of court records widely used by journalist to monitor activity and decisions https://t.co/hYGvofH8DN https://t.co/RCvClhSUb1"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:18Z 82.3K followers, 12.3K engagements

"Theres really no good outcome for Labour here. To lose Starmer imminently would catapult the govt into a leadership contest/coronation ahead of key elections. Why weve seen ministers rally round him this afternoon. But neither is going into those elections with him at the helm a good option. Why Sarwar called for him to resign this afternoon. Labour is in a terrible bind"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:49Z 82.3K followers, 19.3K engagements

"The key question for Starmers future: is the reason ministers & MPs rallied behind him because they want him to lead them into the next election or because they - rightly - think a leadership contest now would be bad for party/country. (I think its quite obviously the latter.)"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:36Z 82.3K followers, [----] engagements

"Heres the timeline. The information about Doyles campaigning activity for Sean Morton was in the public domain before his peerage was confirmed. Timeline as I understand it. - [--] December 2025: @elenicourea @PippaCrerar report that Doyle has been offered a peerage - [--] December 2025: McSweeney warned about Doyle/Morton association at Scottish Labour gala; PM's new co-chief of staff Jill Cuthbertson told around the same https://t.co/Tr9e0a27FY Timeline as I understand it. - [--] December 2025: @elenicourea @PippaCrerar report that Doyle has been offered a peerage - [--] December 2025: McSweeney warned"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:08Z 82.3K followers, [----] engagements

"This whole saga re Matthew Doyle shows the grim way the House of Lords appointments process is used by all political parties to dole out jobs as parliamentarians FOR LIFE as sweeties in exchange for patronage. Thats why Doyles appointment pushed through despite what was known"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:50Z 82.3K followers, [----] engagements

"@JonnyWorst Very sorry to read of your experience. For me no: it's a case of where you draw the line and the particular risk in relation to lone care for very young children (and others) with v limited communication"
X Link 2026-02-12T17:07Z 82.3K followers, [----] engagements

"Im afraid that if you dont wish to run your service in a way thats compliant with the law then closing is the right decision. Its not one rule for you and one for everyone else"
X Link 2026-02-14T13:41Z 82.3K followers, 67K engagements

"Male workers in nursery settings should not be allowed to be alone with very young children - the risks are too high given depressingly high rates of child sexual abuse (almost always committed by men). DBS checks are an insufficient safeguard. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/12/london-nursery-worker-sexually-abused-children-jailed-vincent-chan https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/12/london-nursery-worker-sexually-abused-children-jailed-vincent-chan"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:53Z 82.3K followers, 215.3K engagements

"I actually cant believe how long its taken for student loans to blow up. Ive been writing about inherent unfairness in the system since 2015- complacent uni sector & ministers ignored the breathtaking lack of accountability for how young peoples future earnings being spent"
X Link 2026-02-16T07:57Z 82.3K followers, 40.1K engagements

"Still universities are getting off lightly. Where does all that money go How are they held to account for the value of what they provide When youve got millions of young people with tens of thousands of debt were independent and you cant ask us those questions wont do"
X Link 2026-02-16T08:00Z 82.3K followers, [----] engagements

"I really dont like this government-policy-by-need-for-distraction (social media ban for u16s). Is the government going to look properly at whether it would be better to ban social media apps via age verification (problematic for privacy) or banning linked devices for u16s"
X Link 2026-02-16T08:09Z 82.3K followers, 11.1K engagements

"Crazy that some news outlets are reporting as fact that the Canadian shooter is a woman despite local reports it is a man who identifies as female. The brain-scrambling impact gender ideology has had on journalism: it encourages news outlets to lie"
X Link 2026-02-11T09:47Z 82.3K followers, 63.6K engagements

"My thesis has always been universities are raking in tens of thousands per student and a chunk of that is just young people paying for the privilege of a system that accentuates rather than tackles structural class inequality by sorting kids with AAA and ABB into different unis"
X Link 2026-02-16T08:03Z 82.3K followers, [----] engagements

"@patricksturg I think its absolutely bonkers were charging kids from working class backgrounds 9.5k a year for an arts degree yes. The whole system is nuts. And provides all the wrong incentives for universities"
X Link 2026-02-16T08:52Z 82.3K followers, [---] engagements

"Totally agree. As a woman I dont really care about Harriet Harmans idea to give a woman in Cabinet a - lets face it probably tokenistic) - title. Id like it if the government could actually be bothered to enforce womens existing legal rights to single-sex spaces please A starter for ten might be recognising women as a sex class in law. And implementing the @ForWomenScot ruling across government. A starter for ten might be recognising women as a sex class in law. And implementing the @ForWomenScot ruling across government"
X Link 2026-02-11T22:25Z 82.3K followers, 34.8K engagements

"Packed with insights from people around Starmer that will chime with any objective observer of British politics. Including. "As a senior figure under Starmer puts it bluntly: We spent more time working out whether chicks could have dicks than on a programme for government." The biggest piece Ive written for the Spectator - [----] words on how Starmer blew it. Packed with new details telling quotes and analysis - every last bit of it from a Labour source https://t.co/VvlzmzHNJQ The biggest piece Ive written for the Spectator - [----] words on how Starmer blew it. Packed with new details telling"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:26Z 82.3K followers, 23.7K engagements

"This is just plain wrong on today's judgment based on some of the misinformation being circulated online. Today's ruling on the EHRC's interim guidance is a disappointing confusing and mixed picture. A trans woman visiting a caf can use the women's toilets but if she works there she might not be able to. Once again everyday life is being made a legal labyrinth for trans people. Today's ruling on the EHRC's interim guidance is a disappointing confusing and mixed picture. A trans woman visiting a caf can use the women's toilets but if she works there she might not be able to. Once again"
X Link 2026-02-13T14:27Z 82.3K followers, 17.5K engagements

"Maybe these furious MPs should ask themselves why they are supporting such risky legislation rather than get angry at colleagues for doing their jobs in pointing out its myriad problems Legislating is a bit more complicated than "I want therefore it must be." EXC - Senior backers of the assisted dying bill now believe it will fall in the House of Lords. It's causing fury among MPs who backed it. Opponents say this is routine for private members bills and supporters should not have misled public on bill's chances. EXC - Senior backers of the assisted dying bill now believe it will fall in the"
X Link 2026-01-22T14:59Z 82.3K followers, 34K engagements

"Refreshingly clear from @AnasSarwar Anas Sarwar has today said a Labour govt if elected in May would protect single sex spaces including prisons - @Rebecca_Brady_ for @LBC asked him why hed changed his mind on the issue https://t.co/rl3NPw4cbA Anas Sarwar has today said a Labour govt if elected in May would protect single sex spaces including prisons - @Rebecca_Brady_ for @LBC asked him why hed changed his mind on the issue https://t.co/rl3NPw4cbA"
X Link 2026-02-02T16:08Z 82.3K followers, 14.1K engagements

"Id be first to concede that lobby journalism is sometimes too concerned with political soap operas at expense of the substance but does Starmer seriously think the press ought to have dialled back on Mandelson to make way for the govts zillionth breakfast club press release"
X Link 2026-02-07T22:49Z 82.3K followers, 120.2K engagements

"From Tom Baldwins piece in tomorrows Observer. If you want the press to report more on policy you need to get some policies other than worthy but marginal breakfast clubs. Im sick of hearing about breakfast clubs. Get some education policies. https://observer.co.uk/news/politics/article/the-mandelson-scandal-is-not-starmers-to-answer-for https://observer.co.uk/news/politics/article/the-mandelson-scandal-is-not-starmers-to-answer-for"
X Link 2026-02-07T22:49Z 82.3K followers, 20.9K engagements

"Forcing myself to keep reading about this case because it's important to understand what the worst men are capable of doing to women and children. https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/sep/06/daughter-of-french-man-who-invited-men-to-rape-mother-speaks-of-descent-into-hell-dominique-pelicot-gisele-pelicotutm_term=Autofeed&CMP=twt_gu&utm_medium&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1725630997"
X Link 2024-09-06T14:51Z 82.3K followers, 2.4M engagements

"This is why its so important for the government to put accurate legal guidance on single-sex services into circulation. By sitting on it for months its created a vacuum into which misinformation and misrepresentation can flow. Like this"
X Link 2026-02-13T13:58Z 82.3K followers, 14.1K engagements

"@patricksturg I didnt say unis were profiteering but I am sure some have made very unwise spending decisions. The sector is also complicit in a scheme that rips off young people- they lobbied for it- and theres no way the govt would have ever been able to get a 9% grad tax over the line"
X Link 2026-02-16T08:58Z 82.3K followers, [---] engagements

"@arthistorynews @patricksturg Its a v high level of pay for a job funded from young peoples future earnings"
X Link 2026-02-16T09:02Z 82.3K followers, [--] engagements

"Lets be clear about one thing. Mandelson/Doyle appointments not first time Starmer has failed sexual abuse survivors. Theres his grooming gangs response. His inability to understand safeguarding risks of assisted dying. His govts inexplicable refusal to implement EHRC guidance protecting single-sex spaces for women. Ive never bought his Im a former DPP who understands the plight of victims schtick. Ive never thought he understood safeguarding. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019768009766670721 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019768009766670721"
X Link 2026-02-06T13:39Z 82.3K followers, 98.1K engagements

"@patricksturg I agree on immigration. But unis lobbied government for this system pre 2012"
X Link 2026-02-16T09:05Z 82.3K followers, [---] engagements

"Glad to see the first paragraph of this piece by Gordon Brown - it really needed saying https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/06/peter-mandelson-jeffrey-epstein-victims-democracy-change-gordon-brownCMP=share_btn_url https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/06/peter-mandelson-jeffrey-epstein-victims-democracy-change-gordon-brownCMP=share_btn_url"
X Link 2026-02-06T22:44Z 82.3K followers, 131.2K engagements

"Good to see the BBC cutting through the misinformation being spread by some of the parties as it ought to. The High Court has dismissed the challenge to the EHRC's interim guidance on single-sex services. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2lrd0ey074oxtor=AL-71-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Bbbc.news.twitter%5D-%5Bheadline%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D&at_link_id=66417908-08E5-11F1-97F1-C11B0CEF680C&at_format=link&at_link_type=web_link&at_campaign_type=owned&at_medium=social&at_ptr_name=twitter&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_link_origin=BBCNews&at_campaign=Social_Flow"
X Link 2026-02-14T08:47Z 82.3K followers, 118.4K engagements

"Announcing policies on the hoof in a way thats blatantly to try and distract from your own political crisis is a disaster waiting to happen. This is not a government that understands how important policy implementation is"
X Link 2026-02-16T08:10Z 82.3K followers, [----] engagements

"@John_Stepek @duncanrobinson Its a stonking generational divide and thats before you layer on the housing market on top Terrible for social mobility- what your parents can sub you matters more and more"
X Link 2026-02-16T08:47Z 82.3K followers, [---] engagements

"Ive also argued this before. We dont know how much of the value of a university degree is signalling and how much is actual skills formation. There wil be courses that add a lot and courses that add little and students and employers have no way of distinguishing them. The student loan system is badly broken & hugely expensive. It's all justified on the grounds that graduates will earn more over their lifetime. But even if they do - how do we know that's because of what they learnt at university Given the scale of the sums involved there The student loan system is badly broken & hugely"
X Link 2026-02-16T09:52Z 82.3K followers, 36.2K engagements

"Is there something going deeply wrong at the heart of the governments flagship academies programme My special report in todays Observer https://www.theguardian.com/education/2018/jul/22/academy-schools-scandal-failing-trusts https://www.theguardian.com/education/2018/jul/22/academy-schools-scandal-failing-trusts"
X Link 2018-07-22T08:42Z 82.2K followers, [---] engagements

"Im a Tory councillor. The party needs to get a grip on Islamophobia Hashim Bhatti https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/aug/07/conservative-party-inquiry-islamophobia-boris-johnsonCMP=share_btn_tw https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/aug/07/conservative-party-inquiry-islamophobia-boris-johnsonCMP=share_btn_tw"
X Link 2018-08-07T13:28Z 82.2K followers, [--] engagements

"@tobymoses Thats how dedicated to my job I am Im tweeting from my sickbed"
X Link 2018-08-07T13:30Z 82.2K followers, [--] engagements

"Interesting PMQs coming up"
X Link 2019-02-20T11:22Z 82.2K followers, [--] engagements

"Even in the current system the disproportionately middle-class young ppl who go to university get a state subsidy of around 20k towards their degree. Many of the disportionately working-class young ppl who dont go get NO money spent on their post-18 education. Nada. Zilch"
X Link 2019-02-25T14:27Z 82.2K followers, [--] engagements

"@seefootnote @JonathanD1962 @dats Ha"
X Link 2019-02-26T08:33Z 82K followers, [--] engagements

"@tobymoses What are you trying to say about my resting face Toby 😜"
X Link 2019-02-28T12:28Z 82.2K followers, [--] engagements

"A reminder that Labours complaints process for sexual harassment also falls way short at the moment"
X Link 2019-03-06T15:25Z 82.2K followers, [--] engagements

"Yep Henry actually used the words Labour tantric and Brexit in the same sentence 😮 A second referendum would be a democratic disaster But Labour's tantric Brexit dance towards a second referendum doesn't mean a so-called people's vote will happen And the more the public discuss it the less they like the idea My discussion with @soniasodha on #skypapers https://t.co/TobBxUSt85 A second referendum would be a democratic disaster But Labour's tantric Brexit dance towards a second referendum doesn't mean a so-called people's vote will happen And the more the public discuss it the less they like"
X Link 2019-03-08T00:32Z 81.5K followers, [--] engagements

"@HenryNewman Clearly need to up my metaphor game"
X Link 2019-03-08T00:34Z 81.5K followers, [--] engagements

"@anandMenon1 @HenryNewman @bbc5live I think that's his favourite line 😮"
X Link 2019-03-12T16:21Z 81.5K followers, [--] engagements

"Tusk's statement must up the chances of Kyle-Wilson going through early next week. If it doesn't it's May's deal or no deal"
X Link 2019-03-20T16:18Z 82.2K followers, [--] engagements

"This is important https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/apr/12/brexit-customs-union-labour-irish-border https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/apr/12/brexit-customs-union-labour-irish-border"
X Link 2019-04-12T11:15Z 82.2K followers, [--] engagements

"@greenwood100 Thanks for letting me know"
X Link 2019-11-17T15:50Z 82.2K followers, [--] engagements

"If you fancy catching my thoughts on Labours appalling result Ill be on @SkyNews just after 2pm @BBCNews between [--] and 4pm @bbcworldservice 6-7pm and reviewing the papers with @SebastianEPayne at 1040/1130 on @BBCNews tonight"
X Link 2019-12-13T13:22Z 82.2K followers, [--] engagements

"@alexneedham74 Yeah I went to bed for four hours after Swinsons result was called"
X Link 2019-12-13T13:25Z 82.2K followers, [--] engagements

"Oh my Christ Just recognised who Mrs Bennett is while watching some vintage Pride and Prejudice on Netflix"
X Link 2020-01-02T23:13Z 81.5K followers, [--] engagements

"@vaughanbell Worth saying I dont think its wrong to have behavioural scientists on Sage. I think its wrong to have behavioural scientists who go on the media making claims unjustified by evidence and science"
X Link 2020-04-26T12:13Z 82.2K followers, [--] engagements

"I honestly cant believe the chutzpah of this"
X Link 2020-05-24T16:04Z 82.3K followers, [---] engagements

"The A level fiasco has exposed the craziness of a system where - for no good reason - we think its absolutely key to sort a BBC and a BCD student into different universities. Why My column: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/aug/18/a-level-grades-universities-examsCMP=Share_iOSApp_Other https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/aug/18/a-level-grades-universities-examsCMP=Share_iOSApp_Other"
X Link 2020-08-18T08:42Z 82.2K followers, [---] engagements

"Our university system is academically stratified to ridiculous levels. Why shouldnt AAA and BBB students study alongside each other like they do in school Why do we shun academic selection pre [--] then embrace it on steroids post 18"
X Link 2020-08-18T08:42Z 82.2K followers, [--] engagements

"😱. Thats 10k they might need. in retirement Yet another ill-conceived policy that would drive up house prices further without actually tackling the root problem. The UK's pensions minister is exploring ways for #pensions to be used for house deposits. Guy Opperman said in a few years many young savers in the UK will have more than [-----] in their pensions thanks to automatic enrolment but not necessarily enough money for a deposit The UK's pensions minister is exploring ways for #pensions to be used for house deposits. Guy Opperman said in a few years many young savers in the UK will have"
X Link 2020-10-12T11:31Z 82.2K followers, [--] engagements

"In normal times this would be a resigning matter for current home sec at a department that is still pursuing these policies. But as we have seen these are not normal times. the govt just ignores the most serious findings against it"
X Link 2020-11-25T07:26Z 81.5K followers, [---] engagements

"This is what my gut has always been. Johnsons incompetence and shamelessness will ultimately cost him the next election. But not before he damages a lot of of lives first. Heres hoping for a deal to minimise the pain. This @NuffieldCollege @BESResearch report shows that new Conservative voters in [----] are least impressed with the government's covid handling switching to 'undecided'. If Boris fails to get a deal and we have a winter of discontent the damage might be truly irreparable. This @NuffieldCollege @BESResearch report shows that new Conservative voters in [----] are least impressed with"
X Link 2020-12-10T20:06Z 81.5K followers, [--] engagements

"Courage called and they stepped forward. On Alex sleepy cuddle Salmond and the extraordinary female bravery it still takes to raise complaints about alleged sexual harassment & assault. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/mar/07/alex-salmond-scottish-politics-nicola-sturgeon-metooCMP=Share_iOSApp_Other https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/mar/07/alex-salmond-scottish-politics-nicola-sturgeon-metooCMP=Share_iOSApp_Other"
X Link 2021-03-07T08:50Z 81.5K followers, [---] engagements

"Twitter tells me I joined [--] years ago to this today. Not sure if this is an anniversary worth celebrating 🤔"
X Link 2021-03-27T00:31Z 81.5K followers, [--] engagements

"This is so interesting (whole thread but also why Welsh offering Pfizer to younger groups in a parallel track) (H/t @Samfr - very good to have him back in twitter) A few Health Boards are on this already (as always it's the Welsh ahead of the game). They are operating a version of this dual-track distribution strategy. I think this should be UK-wide. https://t.co/q3S9nAJfuM A few Health Boards are on this already (as always it's the Welsh ahead of the game). They are operating a version of this dual-track distribution strategy. I think this should be UK-wide. https://t.co/q3S9nAJfuM"
X Link 2021-04-28T22:00Z 81.5K followers, [--] engagements

"Where to start 😮"
X Link 2021-05-06T11:43Z 82.2K followers, [----] engagements

"If you really want to understand the long-term challenges facing Labour you could do a lot worse than ignoring all of todays predictable factionalism and revisiting this v comprehensive review of why Labour lost in [----] https://www.labourtogether.uk/review https://www.labourtogether.uk/review"
X Link 2021-05-07T11:47Z 81.5K followers, [--] engagements

"@johnharris1969 @JohnDomokos Congrats both"
X Link 2021-06-25T16:27Z 81.5K followers, [--] engagements

"Progressive Labour councillors looked the other way while children in the care of Lambeth were subject to the most depraved sexual physical & emotional abuse. On the dangers of putting abstract creed before material reality. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/aug/01/when-moral-pieties-get-in-the-way-of-doing-the-right-thing-children-sufferCMP=Share_iOSApp_Other https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/aug/01/when-moral-pieties-get-in-the-way-of-doing-the-right-thing-children-sufferCMP=Share_iOSApp_Other"
X Link 2021-08-01T08:10Z 81.5K followers, [----] engagements

"@NimkoAli Youre very brave Nimko. Women and girls are lucky to have you"
X Link 2021-08-01T12:39Z 81.5K followers, [--] engagements

"In a parliamentary system its politically sensible & more democratically optimal for MPs to have an important say in choosing the leader of their party. They are much more in touch with the electorate than party members"
X Link 2021-09-20T22:07Z 81.5K followers, [----] engagements

"This The key lesson from the investigation into the death of a baby in Bronzefield prison is that pregnant women should not be held in prison it's not safe for them or their babies https://t.co/eISS7hyQDx The key lesson from the investigation into the death of a baby in Bronzefield prison is that pregnant women should not be held in prison it's not safe for them or their babies https://t.co/eISS7hyQDx"
X Link 2021-09-22T18:12Z 81.5K followers, [--] engagements

"You cant have policing by consent if women are scared of the police. This is such a fundamental blow to that. The Home Sec & Met Commissioner just dont seem to have got that"
X Link 2021-10-01T16:14Z 81.5K followers, [---] engagements

"New BBC investigation shows social media combines actively push misogynistic content to men sending abusive content to women radicalising them further into misogyny. Hate and abuse are good for profit: social media platforms need to be forced to behave differently. From Love Island to politicians I investigate why online abuse targeting women - including me - is getting worse for BBC Panorama. I reveal how social media promotes anti-women hate to trolls - and ask why more isnt done to protect us. 🎥1930 BBC One. https://t.co/1JISHFPD2s From Love Island to politicians I investigate why online"
X Link 2021-10-18T08:16Z 82.1K followers, [---] engagements

"@helenlewis @TomChivers @chrishanretty @patricksturg @JoeTwyman Yes I think reporting of this sort on an issue people say they are scared to talk about does have a role to play while there is an absence of data (which is acknowledged in the piece)"
X Link 2021-10-26T11:44Z 82K followers, [--] engagements

"This is really illuminating I tried to understand why covid numbers keep wobbling around and to work out whether theres a case for Plan B now: https://t.co/s90SOg6U4Y I tried to understand why covid numbers keep wobbling around and to work out whether theres a case for Plan B now: https://t.co/s90SOg6U4Y"
X Link 2021-10-26T12:48Z 82K followers, [--] engagements

"Question to which I want to know the answer: what mean score would a Wordle-playing AI achieve I reckon 3.2-3.3. (My very human mean is currently 3.563)"
X Link 2022-02-03T09:09Z 82K followers, [--] engagements

"@TomChivers There is so much reverse-fun for Wordleheads to be had here"
X Link 2022-02-03T09:20Z 82K followers, [--] engagements

"This is a really good piece Since the government has announced that it is lifting all Covid restrictions it seems a good time to share my piece from last week arguing that they SHOULD lift all Covid restrictions (but should do it cleverly which remains to be seen) https://t.co/t3StEZsHJz Since the government has announced that it is lifting all Covid restrictions it seems a good time to share my piece from last week arguing that they SHOULD lift all Covid restrictions (but should do it cleverly which remains to be seen) https://t.co/t3StEZsHJz"
X Link 2022-02-22T09:38Z 82K followers, [--] engagements

"Siri show me someone who doesnt understand consent and harassment"
X Link 2022-03-16T17:54Z 81.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Its also strange so many people write that concerns re free expression are overhyped without acknowledging Miller v College of Policing judgment. The police are going round warning off people from criticising a controversial ideology but alls fine https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/02/policing-sex-and-gender-debate-worrying-freedom-of-expression https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/02/policing-sex-and-gender-debate-worrying-freedom-of-expression"
X Link 2022-08-16T14:07Z 82K followers, [--] engagements

"@TomChivers Indeed. Or someone who appears to be a PCSO trying to bully & intimidate a rape survivor into taking a lawful sticker off her own front door because someone walking by might find it offensive. Had another PCSO knock on my door tdy enquiring about drugs etc in area & then asked me about my sticker She really upset me Ive been raped more than once also still trying to win my battle re:Suicide. My eldest came flying down the stairs https://t.co/PHjhe0FI8P Had another PCSO knock on my door tdy enquiring about drugs etc in area & then asked me about my sticker She really upset me Ive"
X Link 2022-08-16T14:21Z 82K followers, [--] engagements

"Bloody hell. Champagne with the hedge funders who egged on spending cuts and made a killing on shorting the pound. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/kwasi-kwartengs-budget-day-cocktail-party-with-financiers-who-profited-from-crash-kwdbs72g0 https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/kwasi-kwartengs-budget-day-cocktail-party-with-financiers-who-profited-from-crash-kwdbs72g0"
X Link 2022-10-01T17:56Z 81.5K followers, [---] engagements

"Ooh just seen theres a series [--] of Industry- the bbc drama thats so bad its good. Saturday night sorted 😁"
X Link 2022-10-01T18:48Z 81.5K followers, [--] engagements

"Its just cut to her midway through sentence. Did it happen to everyone else"
X Link 2022-10-02T07:37Z 81.5K followers, [--] engagements

"@HannahAlOthman Still doubling down 🤦♀"
X Link 2022-10-05T21:34Z 81.5K followers, [--] engagements

"@mrjamesob @HannahAlOthman @Tristan_Discuss @sundersays @kenanmalik I think thats where youre wrong. No one is above or immune from saying something unintentionally racist. It doesnt make them evil of course. But you used children of immigrants to refer to an Asian woman in public life"
X Link 2022-10-05T22:40Z 81.5K followers, [--] engagements

"@sundersays @mrjamesob @IIIILamboIIII @HannahAlOthman @Tristan_Discuss @kenanmalik And the fact that the majority of black and brown British people will have immigration in their (relatively recent) family history"
X Link 2022-10-05T22:51Z 81.5K followers, [--] engagements

"What. The. Has she ever heard of microbial resistance This is an insane policy. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/chemists-to-prescribe-antibiotics-under-coffey-health-plan-gjvfnb6q5 https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/chemists-to-prescribe-antibiotics-under-coffey-health-plan-gjvfnb6q5"
X Link 2022-10-15T12:55Z 81.5K followers, [---] engagements

"Hearing pro-Brexit business person complain about immigration being too low (Lord Wolfson on Today programme right now). What did they think was going to happen"
X Link 2022-11-10T08:44Z 81.5K followers, [----] engagements

"An absolutely devastating story. And it happened in a country where little kids are also sleeping under marquees for weeks because of the Home Secretarys decisions. Awaab Ishak: Mould in Rochdale flat caused boy's death coroner rules - BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-63635721 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-63635721"
X Link 2022-11-15T16:55Z 81.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Very excited to be presenting Week in Westminster for the first time for @BBCRadio4 this Saturday at 11am. Boy did I pick the week for it"
X Link 2023-09-04T19:45Z 81.5K followers, 10.9K engagements

"Between Liz Truss and Suella Braverman really does feel like parts of the Conservative party are descending into a very dark place"
X Link 2024-02-23T14:08Z 81.5K followers, 55.6K engagements

"So many men accused of domestic abuse try to assert that it is actually they who are the victims when it's actually part of their abuse. Man who raped his wife tried to convince court he was victim of domestic abuse https://www.theguardian.com/law/2024/apr/27/man-who-raped-his-wife-tried-to-convince-england-court-he-was-victim-of-domestic-abuseCMP=share_btn_url https://www.theguardian.com/law/2024/apr/27/man-who-raped-his-wife-tried-to-convince-england-court-he-was-victim-of-domestic-abuseCMP=share_btn_url"
X Link 2024-04-27T12:30Z 82.6K followers, 148.6K engagements

"Omg Jimmy McNulty. Tony McNulty is a former Labour MP 😆"
X Link 2024-05-09T21:02Z 81.5K followers, [----] engagements

"@HannahAlOthman Congrats Hannah and welcome 😊"
X Link 2024-05-23T08:38Z 81.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Saying there's no difference between Starmer and Sunak and Labour can't lose so it's safe to vote Green/independent is the ultimate in luxury belief campaigning. Today's column on the anti-Starmer left. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/may/26/it-is-foolish-and-self-indulgent-for-the-anti-starmer-left-to-split-the-labour-vote https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/may/26/it-is-foolish-and-self-indulgent-for-the-anti-starmer-left-to-split-the-labour-vote"
X Link 2024-05-26T07:31Z 81.5K followers, 163.4K engagements

"Staggering statistic. One in ten people - women and children - are victims of male violence against women and children. Met chief says millions of men are danger to women and girls in England and Wales Violence against women and girls The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/04/met-chief-says-millions-of-men-are-danger-to-women-and-girls-in-england-and-wales https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/04/met-chief-says-millions-of-men-are-danger-to-women-and-girls-in-england-and-wales"
X Link 2024-06-04T16:03Z 82.5K followers, 208.4K engagements

"Exclusive in todays Observer: Labour pledges [--] new rape courts in bid to tackle backlog crisis https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jun/08/labour-pledges-80-new-courts-in-bid-to-tackle-backlog-crisisCMP=Share_iOSApp_Other https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jun/08/labour-pledges-80-new-courts-in-bid-to-tackle-backlog-crisisCMP=Share_iOSApp_Other"
X Link 2024-06-09T08:06Z 81.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Gosh just [---] or so votes in it for Wes Streeting one of the stars of the Labour front bench"
X Link 2024-07-05T03:33Z 82.2K followers, 11K engagements

"The Observers editor @paulfwebster is retiring this autumn. Been such a privilege to be chief leader writer and a columnist under his editorship- hes been a brilliant boss mentor and friend these last ten or so years Ive been at the Observer. Hes going to be hugely missed"
X Link 2024-07-16T12:44Z 81.4K followers, 101K engagements

"Already feeling a bit stressed thinking about how difficult its going to be to get hold of Oasis tickets 😂"
X Link 2024-08-27T07:10Z 81.5K followers, 14K engagements

"It's really worrying that we've got MPs who believe that a terminal diagnosis with [--] months to live is a "very clear" line. You just need to talk to palliative care specialists to understand why it isn't that"
X Link 2024-10-17T12:49Z 81.5K followers, 10.8K engagements

"@DAaronovitch Thanks David will have a read - yes international evidence exists but I would disagree that there has been a robust review of the international evidence on safeguards and monitoring and what works and what doesn't"
X Link 2024-10-23T15:20Z 82.6K followers, [---] engagements

"@DAaronovitch Point me to a comprehensive review of international evidence on safeguards and monitoring not written by people actively campaigning on either side of the debate and I'll let you know whether it's robust enough"
X Link 2024-10-23T15:28Z 82.6K followers, [---] engagements

"As I've said before we all get our belief systems from somewhere. As an atheist who grew up in the UK my ethical code has of course been influenced by Christianity even though I don't have any religious faith - how could it not have been"
X Link 2024-11-30T10:23Z 81.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Social care reform is hard politically not substantively. Requires a brave govt prepared to take potentially unpopular decisions not easy in current climate. Cross-party consensus isn't necessary or achievable because reform requires political decisions based on values"
X Link 2025-01-03T09:14Z 82.1K followers, 47.2K engagements

"Hate how much were now talking about Elon Musk and the far right rather than how to prevent child sexual abuse and rape. Its so very much easier to talk about the first than the second"
X Link 2025-01-06T23:22Z 78.7K followers, 1.4M engagements

"First day back after a week off kicking it off at @thismorning with @NickFerrariLBC"
X Link 2025-01-28T10:56Z 82.4K followers, [----] engagements

"Female colleagues should never be expected to share changing facilities with male colleagues regardless of how they identify. It's wrong and unlawful. But that's what happened to Sandie Peggie a nurse working for NHS Fife"
X Link 2025-02-09T09:32Z 78.7K followers, 320.1K engagements

"Dianes been right on this all along"
X Link 2025-02-10T23:07Z 78.6K followers, 71K engagements

"Noise is a disrespectful way to refer to critique of the bill founded on concerns of the utmost gravity - in relation to whether it will lead to some people suffering a state-sanctioned wrongful death"
X Link 2025-02-13T09:32Z 78.7K followers, 40K engagements

"This is so dark. Someone who feels their illness makes them a burden could be prescribed lethal drugs without their family knowing until after they are dead with no chance to tell them that caring for them is an act of love not a burden. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/14/assisted-dying-panel-evidence-secret/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/14/assisted-dying-panel-evidence-secret/"
X Link 2025-02-14T09:00Z 78.7K followers, 31.1K engagements

"A reminder of how wrong the state gets things. The Human Tissue Authority missed cases of organ trafficking & criminal doctors in approving organ transplants. Yet assisted dying MPs insist no one will be wrongfully killed by the state under their bill. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/05/met-police-investigate-more-organ-trafficking-cases-in-uk https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/05/met-police-investigate-more-organ-trafficking-cases-in-uk"
X Link 2025-02-14T10:21Z 82.2K followers, 24.1K engagements

"Very strong piece from @doctor_oxford https://www.thetimes.com/article/5188f451-050e-422e-a125-3fb811f2cd6cshareToken=4ee0a92bb37d3e72fa6bb1e35cb1f72c https://www.thetimes.com/article/5188f451-050e-422e-a125-3fb811f2cd6cshareToken=4ee0a92bb37d3e72fa6bb1e35cb1f72c"
X Link 2025-02-16T08:06Z 82.5K followers, 44.6K engagements

"This latest action from @nhsfife against Sandie Peggie is insane. Theyre conducting a hearing to investigate claims they are already arguing are true in the employment tribunal 🤦♀. This is by @michaelpforan in the Telegraph (link follows.)"
X Link 2025-02-16T20:44Z 78.7K followers, 174.2K engagements

"This seems to be the definition of a witch hunt. Lets go to employment tribunal and argue something is true that we havent even investigated yet What on earth were @nhsfife thinking This latest action from @nhsfife against Sandie Peggie is insane. Theyre conducting a hearing to investigate claims they are already arguing are true in the employment tribunal 🤦♀. This is by @michaelpforan in the Telegraph (link follows.) https://t.co/kyOJCillfN This latest action from @nhsfife against Sandie Peggie is insane. Theyre conducting a hearing to investigate claims they are already arguing are"
X Link 2025-02-16T21:18Z 78.7K followers, 70.8K engagements

"You couldnt make it up - Kim Leadbeater now arguing her bills critics should table fewer amendments. The number of amendments needed are a sign of how poorly the bill is drafted and how many gaps it leaves. Kim Leadbeater and [--] pro-Bill MPs on the Committee have tabled [---] amendments. Concerned Committee MPs [--]. This is a bad faith argument. Amendments from across the House include those from 'Ayes' such as Tessa Munt Wera Hobhouse Brian Matthews Claire Hazelgrove 1/ https://t.co/3983RQGPkq Kim Leadbeater and [--] pro-Bill MPs on the Committee have tabled [---] amendments. Concerned Committee MPs"
X Link 2025-02-17T08:42Z 78.7K followers, 38.3K engagements

"This is what happens when you try and get major and controversial legislative change through a private members bill with no prelegislative scrutiny or consultation. Its crazy this was proposed this without prior consultation with @rcpsych 🔵EXC: Not enough psychiatrists to staff assisted dying panels. Leadbeater claims several thousand psychiatrists are willing to do the work but experts disagree. @Telegraph learnt she didnt consult @rcpsych before assigning the profession a key role. https://t.co/j71LnwHZBD 🔵EXC: Not enough psychiatrists to staff assisted dying panels. Leadbeater claims"
X Link 2025-02-17T14:56Z 78.7K followers, 35.9K engagements

"This isnt quite correct. As a matter of law service providers need to justify a space or service being female-only. They dont need to justify the exclusion of anyone male from a female-only space on top of that. If you cant justify it being female-only its mixed sex. The Supreme Court ruling correctly interprets the Equality Act giving effect to our intention when drafting it. Single sex spaces for women are important & can exclude trans women but only where necessary. The Act & ruling protects rights of women while also respecting the The Supreme Court ruling correctly interprets the"
X Link 2025-04-16T13:20Z 81.1K followers, 22.7K engagements

"@SusannaRustin The very same it's been an honour to be sisters in arms these last few years ❤"
X Link 2025-04-17T14:28Z 81.4K followers, [---] engagements

"The Guardian bangs out the Observer. Thank you to all of our amazing colleagues. Well never forget it ❤"
X Link 2025-04-17T22:02Z 82.5K followers, 1.5M engagements

"How grim to read about this misogyny from @Ocado who it seems cant tolerate a position on womens rights that reflects the Supreme Courts view. Ive never shopped with them and certainly dont intend to start now after reading this from @MumsnetTowers founder"
X Link 2025-04-18T08:40Z 82.2K followers, 202.1K engagements

"NEW: When I contacted them a spokesperson from @Ocado told me "These comments are not representative of us as a company and we believe they were made by a temporary contractor who is no longer with the business. We apologise unreservedly to Mumsnet." @MumsnetTowers"
X Link 2025-04-18T10:46Z 82.2K followers, 68.5K engagements

"You can read the full column here. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/apr/20/the-supreme-court-has-carefully-ringfenced-protections-for-women-thats-all-we-wanted https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/apr/20/the-supreme-court-has-carefully-ringfenced-protections-for-women-thats-all-we-wanted"
X Link 2025-04-20T07:03Z 81.4K followers, 71.1K engagements

"Just finished up recording Week in Westminster for @BBCRadio4 Weve got a great show at 11am tomorrow for you - on the US-UK tariff agreement Labours post locals woes cyber security and VE Day 📻"
X Link 2025-05-09T16:02Z 82.6K followers, [----] engagements

"The police are supposed to be impartial but Im afraid the evidence shows theyre at least as subject to ideological capture - whether by gender ideology or other minority belief systems - as any other institution in society. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/may/07/police-are-curbing-free-speech-not-just-at-behest-of-right-crackdown-mall https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/may/07/police-are-curbing-free-speech-not-just-at-behest-of-right-crackdown-mall"
X Link 2025-09-03T10:23Z 81.5K followers, 259.8K engagements

"Back from an incredible two weeks filled with comedy photography performance poetry and stargazing at Atsitsa with Skyros Holidays. Luckily it seems I missed a very quiet two weeks in politics 😂"
X Link 2025-09-14T11:20Z 82.3K followers, [----] engagements

"Photography highlight is definitely this photo of the Milky Way the night of the lunar eclipse by photography instructor Jet Lendon. She took it on an iPhone [--] pro with [--] min exposure"
X Link 2025-09-14T11:20Z 82.3K followers, [----] engagements

"Leading tax KC 🦊 Did Keir Starmer give land to his parents via a trust guaranteeing their estate of which he was beneficiary would never pay inheritance tax on its eventualvalue Legal experts say yes. Curiously No10 will not answer - despite having a list of straightforward questions for Did Keir Starmer give land to his parents via a trust guaranteeing their estate of which he was beneficiary would never pay inheritance tax on its eventualvalue Legal experts say yes. Curiously No10 will not answer - despite having a list of straightforward questions for"
X Link 2025-09-27T19:06Z 81.1K followers, 39.5K engagements

"You have to be pretty sick to go and chant from the river to the sea at a train station on the day of an antisemitic terrorist attack in which two British Jews were murdered"
X Link 2025-10-02T22:26Z 82.6K followers, 555.5K engagements

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