Bryan Kirby
@bryankirby.bsky.social
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The problem with the BBC being the nation’s finest engine for soft power, is that people have realised that they can easily exert hard, nasty, cruel power on it, and bend it out of shape.
Empathy, curiosity and compassion shouldn’t be problematic qualities that need silencing. Seems they are now.
Empathy, curiosity and compassion shouldn’t be problematic qualities that need silencing. Seems they are now.
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
December 13, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The problem with the BBC being the nation’s finest engine for soft power, is that people have realised that they can easily exert hard, nasty, cruel power on it, and bend it out of shape.
Empathy, curiosity and compassion shouldn’t be problematic qualities that need silencing. Seems they are now.
Empathy, curiosity and compassion shouldn’t be problematic qualities that need silencing. Seems they are now.
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Last one for today. "Roseberry Topping in the snow" courtesy of Chris Coombe CC BY 2.0 DEED
December 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Last one for today. "Roseberry Topping in the snow" courtesy of Chris Coombe CC BY 2.0 DEED
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12 December 1914 | A Czech Jewish woman, Eliška Sternová, was born.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. She did not survive.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. She did not survive.
December 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
12 December 1914 | A Czech Jewish woman, Eliška Sternová, was born.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. She did not survive.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. She did not survive.
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A really important read from our colleagues at @sussexbylines.co.uk
Survivors of abuse connected to Mohamed Al Fayed’s Harrods empire are discovering what “no one is above the law” really means | "Isabella"
When power is untouchable: the legal abyss facing Harrods survivors
Survivors of abuse connected to Mohamed Al Fayed’s Harrods empire are discovering what “no one is above the law” really means
sussexbylines.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 9:59 AM
A really important read from our colleagues at @sussexbylines.co.uk
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Can we now legally call OpenAI a Mickey Mouse operation? @edzitron.com
The Walt Disney Company announces it has reached a three-year agreement with OpenAI to bring its popular characters to the company's Sora AI video generator.
Disney strikes deal with OpenAI to let Sora generate AI videos of its characters
Disney is also investing $1 billion in the AI company, and some videos created through Sora will be available on Disney's streaming platform.
nbcnews.to
December 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Can we now legally call OpenAI a Mickey Mouse operation? @edzitron.com
Milord Houchen being less than truthful. Who'da thunk it?
Auditors challenge Mayor Houchen’s claim that Tees Valley has fully resolved governance failings from the Tees Valley Review | Peter Morris
Auditor rebukes Houchen over governance claim
Auditors challenge Mayor Houchen’s claim that Tees Valley has fully resolved governance failings from the Tees Valley Review
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Milord Houchen being less than truthful. Who'da thunk it?
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11 December 1894 | A Jewish woman, Salomea Strul, was born in Constantinople in Ottoman Empire. During the war, she lived in #Paris.
On 30 September 1942, she was deported from #Drancy to #Auschwitz. She was murdered in a gas chamber on 2 October 1942.
On 30 September 1942, she was deported from #Drancy to #Auschwitz. She was murdered in a gas chamber on 2 October 1942.
December 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
11 December 1894 | A Jewish woman, Salomea Strul, was born in Constantinople in Ottoman Empire. During the war, she lived in #Paris.
On 30 September 1942, she was deported from #Drancy to #Auschwitz. She was murdered in a gas chamber on 2 October 1942.
On 30 September 1942, she was deported from #Drancy to #Auschwitz. She was murdered in a gas chamber on 2 October 1942.
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Everyone needs to get off X.
Now.
Government. Politicians. Your Aunty Judith.
All of them are fueling this racist extremist billionaire
Now.
Government. Politicians. Your Aunty Judith.
All of them are fueling this racist extremist billionaire
December 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Everyone needs to get off X.
Now.
Government. Politicians. Your Aunty Judith.
All of them are fueling this racist extremist billionaire
Now.
Government. Politicians. Your Aunty Judith.
All of them are fueling this racist extremist billionaire
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A holiday missive from Baroness Michelle Mone*, as told to @ottoenglish.bsky.social
Lady Mone may not appreciate the gift of independent, investigative journalism... but perhaps you know someone who will.
Giftcards are 15% off with code: TISTHESEASON
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Lady Mone may not appreciate the gift of independent, investigative journalism... but perhaps you know someone who will.
Giftcards are 15% off with code: TISTHESEASON
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December 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
A holiday missive from Baroness Michelle Mone*, as told to @ottoenglish.bsky.social
Lady Mone may not appreciate the gift of independent, investigative journalism... but perhaps you know someone who will.
Giftcards are 15% off with code: TISTHESEASON
👉 subscribe.bylinetimes.com/product/gift...
Lady Mone may not appreciate the gift of independent, investigative journalism... but perhaps you know someone who will.
Giftcards are 15% off with code: TISTHESEASON
👉 subscribe.bylinetimes.com/product/gift...
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10 December 1905 | A Pole, Piotr Słomski, was born in Nowa Wieś. A judge.
In #Auschwitz from 28 March 1942.
No. 27461
He perished in the camp on 8 September 1942.
In #Auschwitz from 28 March 1942.
No. 27461
He perished in the camp on 8 September 1942.
December 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
10 December 1905 | A Pole, Piotr Słomski, was born in Nowa Wieś. A judge.
In #Auschwitz from 28 March 1942.
No. 27461
He perished in the camp on 8 September 1942.
In #Auschwitz from 28 March 1942.
No. 27461
He perished in the camp on 8 September 1942.
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Good to see Hellberg & Edwards both have a 100% record in their new jobs
December 10, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Good to see Hellberg & Edwards both have a 100% record in their new jobs
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Even as a Tory I must admit Reform MPs are devoted to serving their constituencies. For example Lee Anderson selling his ‘funny’ 30p football shirts in Ashdown & Nigel Farage’s outstanding work in Clacton.
Oh & here is Richard Tice working hard in his constituency of Skegness.
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Oh & here is Richard Tice working hard in his constituency of Skegness.
📃
December 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Even as a Tory I must admit Reform MPs are devoted to serving their constituencies. For example Lee Anderson selling his ‘funny’ 30p football shirts in Ashdown & Nigel Farage’s outstanding work in Clacton.
Oh & here is Richard Tice working hard in his constituency of Skegness.
📃
Oh & here is Richard Tice working hard in his constituency of Skegness.
📃
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I would have said Rod Liddle but I don't think he actually supports us, I'm sure he switched his allegiance to Millwall as some sort of edge-Lord psychological need.
So it's ineffectual Conservative Deputy Chairman & Shadow Policing Minister "Thumbs Up" Matt Vickers -
#Boro
So it's ineffectual Conservative Deputy Chairman & Shadow Policing Minister "Thumbs Up" Matt Vickers -
#Boro
December 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I would have said Rod Liddle but I don't think he actually supports us, I'm sure he switched his allegiance to Millwall as some sort of edge-Lord psychological need.
So it's ineffectual Conservative Deputy Chairman & Shadow Policing Minister "Thumbs Up" Matt Vickers -
#Boro
So it's ineffectual Conservative Deputy Chairman & Shadow Policing Minister "Thumbs Up" Matt Vickers -
#Boro
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Teesworks should be a huge blueprint for success for other areas to copy, but it's a case study in what not to do.
And the government doesn't seem to care.
🔗 teesside.thelead.uk/p/ai-data-ce...
And the government doesn't seem to care.
🔗 teesside.thelead.uk/p/ai-data-ce...
December 8, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Teesworks should be a huge blueprint for success for other areas to copy, but it's a case study in what not to do.
And the government doesn't seem to care.
🔗 teesside.thelead.uk/p/ai-data-ce...
And the government doesn't seem to care.
🔗 teesside.thelead.uk/p/ai-data-ce...
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Being a British parent is so weird bc you're actually worried about paying the sky high rent/mortgage & getting GP appointments but the entire press keeps telling you you're worried there's a trans person or immigrant nearby & the vat on Eton means there'll only be two skiing holidays this year
December 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Being a British parent is so weird bc you're actually worried about paying the sky high rent/mortgage & getting GP appointments but the entire press keeps telling you you're worried there's a trans person or immigrant nearby & the vat on Eton means there'll only be two skiing holidays this year
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7 December 1939 | A Dutch Jewish boy, Joan Vintura, was born in Amsterdam.
In September 1943 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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A short video showing the ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ipQmBPAlJQ8
In September 1943 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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A short video showing the ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ipQmBPAlJQ8
December 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
7 December 1939 | A Dutch Jewish boy, Joan Vintura, was born in Amsterdam.
In September 1943 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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A short video showing the ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ipQmBPAlJQ8
In September 1943 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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A short video showing the ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ipQmBPAlJQ8
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I’m a historian and charity volunteer so I’m officially an untermensch. I guess I have to get thrown in the sea when I retire. So much for the alleged party of the working people
December 7, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I’m a historian and charity volunteer so I’m officially an untermensch. I guess I have to get thrown in the sea when I retire. So much for the alleged party of the working people
Local taxpayers on the line to preserve the profits of Houchen's dodgy cohorts.
Ministers warn Tees Valley faces major financial risks if its Teesworks joint venture fails, with no government bailout | Peter Morris
No bail-out if Teesworks deal goes wrong, government warns Houchen
Ministers warn Tees Valley faces major financial risks if its Teesworks joint venture fails, with no government bailout
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Local taxpayers on the line to preserve the profits of Houchen's dodgy cohorts.
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The most I've ever earned in 20 years of work is £32k and that was in two complete freak years. I was on the dole for a few months too.
The problem with establishing that some people deserve support and others don't is that it's very, very easy to change the definition of those who deserve help.
The problem with establishing that some people deserve support and others don't is that it's very, very easy to change the definition of those who deserve help.
By this metric, some harmless sod working in a warehouse is less welcome than some button-eyed grasping opportunist 'entrepreneur' who sets up a fake business to sell millions of quid's worth of shonky PPI to the NHS during a pandemic.
People aren't just defined by what they can do for you.
People aren't just defined by what they can do for you.
December 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The most I've ever earned in 20 years of work is £32k and that was in two complete freak years. I was on the dole for a few months too.
The problem with establishing that some people deserve support and others don't is that it's very, very easy to change the definition of those who deserve help.
The problem with establishing that some people deserve support and others don't is that it's very, very easy to change the definition of those who deserve help.
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As Israel have been allowed to compete in Eurovision 2026, the UK must follow in the footsteps of Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands and boycott the competition.
The world's largest live music event cannot be used to whitewash Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
The world's largest live music event cannot be used to whitewash Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
December 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
As Israel have been allowed to compete in Eurovision 2026, the UK must follow in the footsteps of Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands and boycott the competition.
The world's largest live music event cannot be used to whitewash Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
The world's largest live music event cannot be used to whitewash Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
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6 December 1911 | A Czech Jewish woman, Vilemina Wittlerová, was born in Prague.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. She did not survive.
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Women at Auschwitz
Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. She did not survive.
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Women at Auschwitz
Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8
December 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
6 December 1911 | A Czech Jewish woman, Vilemina Wittlerová, was born in Prague.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. She did not survive.
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Women at Auschwitz
Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. She did not survive.
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Women at Auschwitz
Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8
This sad sack is utterly deranged.
We regret to inform you that Liz Truss has launched her own YouTube show, and it’s every bit as conspiracy-coded as you’d expect – 21 brutally accurate takedowns.
www.thepoke.com/2025/12/05/l...
www.thepoke.com/2025/12/05/l...
December 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This sad sack is utterly deranged.
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I didn’t stop drinking Punk IPA because I didn’t like the taste. I stopped drinking it because Brewdog launched vexatious lawsuits at small businesses.
I like hoppy beer but I REALLY hate bullies.
Nothing they do will get me to drink their beer again.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/brewdog...
I like hoppy beer but I REALLY hate bullies.
Nothing they do will get me to drink their beer again.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/brewdog...
BrewDog revamps Punk IPA in bid to stem sliding sales
Off-trade sales of Punk IPA fell by 10.1% in the year to 19 April
www.thegrocer.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I didn’t stop drinking Punk IPA because I didn’t like the taste. I stopped drinking it because Brewdog launched vexatious lawsuits at small businesses.
I like hoppy beer but I REALLY hate bullies.
Nothing they do will get me to drink their beer again.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/brewdog...
I like hoppy beer but I REALLY hate bullies.
Nothing they do will get me to drink their beer again.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/brewdog...
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4 December 1902 | A Jewish man, Aron Statter, was born in Nowy Sącz.
In #Auschwitz from 17 April 1942.
No. 29805
He perished in the camp on 21 April 1942.
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Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/
In #Auschwitz from 17 April 1942.
No. 29805
He perished in the camp on 21 April 1942.
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Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/
December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
4 December 1902 | A Jewish man, Aron Statter, was born in Nowy Sącz.
In #Auschwitz from 17 April 1942.
No. 29805
He perished in the camp on 21 April 1942.
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Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/
In #Auschwitz from 17 April 1942.
No. 29805
He perished in the camp on 21 April 1942.
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Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/