Julie Watt
@bosalls.bsky.social
Centre-left Scot exiled in Wiltshire
Thoroughly despise those who avoid paying tax in the UK but have a disproportionate input into the narrative.
Once had potential
Thoroughly despise those who avoid paying tax in the UK but have a disproportionate input into the narrative.
Once had potential
Pinned
Julie Watt
@bosalls.bsky.social
· Mar 9
Misogynist Incels and Male Supremacism
In this policy brief, we explore the history of incel identity and the development of a new misogynist ideology since 2014.
www.newamerica.org
Good explainer on incel belief system for Gen X www.newamerica.org/political-re...
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As @rod-dacombe.bsky.social says, a great research and teaching environment in the heart of the greatest city in the world.
🚨🚨🚨 Job alert! 🚨🚨🚨
The Department of Political Economy @kcl-spe.bsky.social are hiring a permanent Lecturer in Economics. It's a fantastic department that's really going places.
Please share widely!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPL723/l...
The Department of Political Economy @kcl-spe.bsky.social are hiring a permanent Lecturer in Economics. It's a fantastic department that's really going places.
Please share widely!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPL723/l...
Lecturer in Economics at King's College London
Apply for the Lecturer in Economics role on jobs.ac.uk, the top job board for academic positions in higher education. View details and apply now.
www.jobs.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 8:52 AM
As @rod-dacombe.bsky.social says, a great research and teaching environment in the heart of the greatest city in the world.
Calgie on #SkyPapers seeming pretty normal so far (except for the ott maniacal laugh)
November 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Calgie on #SkyPapers seeming pretty normal so far (except for the ott maniacal laugh)
Pips #94 Hard 🔴
4:11
4:11
November 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Pips #94 Hard 🔴
4:11
4:11
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Mihnea Cuibus @migobs.bsky.social on #Newsnight describes Denmark’s 2016 jewelry 💍 law & the message:
“… in a very general sense refugees were not welcome in Denmark…”
Shabana Mahmood is desperately courting Reform voters by apeing Denmark’s racist policies.
What’s next? 🦷 Labour branded pliers?
“… in a very general sense refugees were not welcome in Denmark…”
Shabana Mahmood is desperately courting Reform voters by apeing Denmark’s racist policies.
What’s next? 🦷 Labour branded pliers?
November 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Mihnea Cuibus @migobs.bsky.social on #Newsnight describes Denmark’s 2016 jewelry 💍 law & the message:
“… in a very general sense refugees were not welcome in Denmark…”
Shabana Mahmood is desperately courting Reform voters by apeing Denmark’s racist policies.
What’s next? 🦷 Labour branded pliers?
“… in a very general sense refugees were not welcome in Denmark…”
Shabana Mahmood is desperately courting Reform voters by apeing Denmark’s racist policies.
What’s next? 🦷 Labour branded pliers?
I’ve never known anyone, far left or otherwise,advocate for no controls/ unfettered immigration as stated by @ayeshahazarika.bsky.social on #Newsnight
November 14, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I’ve never known anyone, far left or otherwise,advocate for no controls/ unfettered immigration as stated by @ayeshahazarika.bsky.social on #Newsnight
@pollybillington.bsky.social good performance on Newsnight - Labour need to get you on more things. Speaking fluently and with passion
November 13, 2025 at 10:59 PM
@pollybillington.bsky.social good performance on Newsnight - Labour need to get you on more things. Speaking fluently and with passion
Talk about trying to flog a dead horse to get reaction. Paddy O’Connell is awful #Newsnight
November 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Talk about trying to flog a dead horse to get reaction. Paddy O’Connell is awful #Newsnight
Glasman’s jumper gone from usual grubbiness at the cuffs to having a stain down the front #Newsnight
November 11, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Glasman’s jumper gone from usual grubbiness at the cuffs to having a stain down the front #Newsnight
A reminder of when the BBC reversed Orgreave footage
November 9, 2025 at 10:39 PM
A reminder of when the BBC reversed Orgreave footage
Any odds on Dame Louise Casey for DG of the BBC?
November 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Any odds on Dame Louise Casey for DG of the BBC?
November 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Zia Yusuf slow blinks & twitching eye = tired. He’ll quit citing exhaustion again #Newsnight
November 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Zia Yusuf slow blinks & twitching eye = tired. He’ll quit citing exhaustion again #Newsnight
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He wears lifts. If anything he's 5'11 no more.
October 30, 2025 at 4:14 AM
He wears lifts. If anything he's 5'11 no more.
***BREAKING***
The Government’s Independent Ethics adviser has advised the PM that there is no need for a probe into Rachel Reeves’ rental home. Source: Sky News
The Government’s Independent Ethics adviser has advised the PM that there is no need for a probe into Rachel Reeves’ rental home. Source: Sky News
October 29, 2025 at 11:38 PM
***BREAKING***
The Government’s Independent Ethics adviser has advised the PM that there is no need for a probe into Rachel Reeves’ rental home. Source: Sky News
The Government’s Independent Ethics adviser has advised the PM that there is no need for a probe into Rachel Reeves’ rental home. Source: Sky News
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OK folks, here's the deal. Spotify is running ICE recruitment ads and has ignored asks to stop. It's time to tell them we won't stream fascism - by cancelling our subscriptions. Here's how to get started: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify
October 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
OK folks, here's the deal. Spotify is running ICE recruitment ads and has ignored asks to stop. It's time to tell them we won't stream fascism - by cancelling our subscriptions. Here's how to get started: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify
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“Very hard IQ test”
October 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
“Very hard IQ test”
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Sarah Pochin due to condemn @britishathletics.bsky.social for selecting relay teams that she feels do not represent her.
October 26, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Sarah Pochin due to condemn @britishathletics.bsky.social for selecting relay teams that she feels do not represent her.
#Netflix A House of Dynamite; an acronym-laden portrayal of US response to a nuclear launch from an unknown source.Sudden ending after re-hashing the same time period from 4 perspectives. Unless desperate to fill 2 hours/be scared at how Trump & Hegseth would act, avoid.
October 26, 2025 at 9:18 PM
#Netflix A House of Dynamite; an acronym-laden portrayal of US response to a nuclear launch from an unknown source.Sudden ending after re-hashing the same time period from 4 perspectives. Unless desperate to fill 2 hours/be scared at how Trump & Hegseth would act, avoid.
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It might not make the ‘6’ tonight, but in our world this is big news.
Very welcome reforms that address a key weakness in Britain’s defences against dirty money entering our economy.
This puts the government firmly on the front foot ahead of next year’s international illicit finance summit. 👏
Very welcome reforms that address a key weakness in Britain’s defences against dirty money entering our economy.
This puts the government firmly on the front foot ahead of next year’s international illicit finance summit. 👏
💷 "These reforms are long overdue and present a welcome step towards fixing the UK’s broken system for tackling dirty money."
Read our full response to the Government’s decision to overhaul the policing of anti-money laundering rules in the private sector ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/transpa...
Read our full response to the Government’s decision to overhaul the policing of anti-money laundering rules in the private sector ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/transpa...
Transparency International UK welcomes major step to strengthen Britain’s defences against dirty money
www.transparency.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
It might not make the ‘6’ tonight, but in our world this is big news.
Very welcome reforms that address a key weakness in Britain’s defences against dirty money entering our economy.
This puts the government firmly on the front foot ahead of next year’s international illicit finance summit. 👏
Very welcome reforms that address a key weakness in Britain’s defences against dirty money entering our economy.
This puts the government firmly on the front foot ahead of next year’s international illicit finance summit. 👏
Would have been better having the comedian guy hosting Newsnight
October 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Would have been better having the comedian guy hosting Newsnight
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⚡️First Lady Melania Trump says her representative has been working directly with Putin’s team to reunite Ukrainian children with their families.
October 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
⚡️First Lady Melania Trump says her representative has been working directly with Putin’s team to reunite Ukrainian children with their families.
Motivation for Swedish death cleaning
October 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Motivation for Swedish death cleaning