Celia Brayfield
@celiaauthor.bsky.social
Novelist, biographer, mother, gardener, cat lady.
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Get the lot of them out from the media!
Keep the PM!
Keep the PM!
I do not want Starmer out.
I want Phillips and Ridge and Rigby and Coates out from Sky.
I want Kuensberg and Mason out from BBC
Where’s the campaign?
Let’s get these biased people out from our News.
I want Phillips and Ridge and Rigby and Coates out from Sky.
I want Kuensberg and Mason out from BBC
Where’s the campaign?
Let’s get these biased people out from our News.
February 9, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Get the lot of them out from the media!
Keep the PM!
Keep the PM!
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Last week, we voted to lift 450,000 children out of poverty and selected 500 schools to get free breakfast clubs.
That's the change we should be focused on, that's the change voters want, and it's only possible because Keir Starmer secured a five year mandate.
He must see it through.
That's the change we should be focused on, that's the change voters want, and it's only possible because Keir Starmer secured a five year mandate.
He must see it through.
February 9, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Last week, we voted to lift 450,000 children out of poverty and selected 500 schools to get free breakfast clubs.
That's the change we should be focused on, that's the change voters want, and it's only possible because Keir Starmer secured a five year mandate.
He must see it through.
That's the change we should be focused on, that's the change voters want, and it's only possible because Keir Starmer secured a five year mandate.
He must see it through.
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Rory MacLean discusses the Sherborne Travel Writing Festival, its inaugural prize and his genre-busting book that explores humans’ ideas of spiritual destinations in our recent interview 👇 #BookSky
Rory MacLean: Pushing the boundaries of travel writing
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February 9, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Rory MacLean discusses the Sherborne Travel Writing Festival, its inaugural prize and his genre-busting book that explores humans’ ideas of spiritual destinations in our recent interview 👇 #BookSky
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The American technology company signed a three-year deal to ‘boost military AI and innovation’, but critics called for a review of its links to Lord Mandelson
Palantir hosts party for MoD to celebrate £240m defence contract
www.thetimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:43 PM
The American technology company signed a three-year deal to ‘boost military AI and innovation’, but critics called for a review of its links to Lord Mandelson
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MPs are about to debate Russian interference in Britain’s democracy.
We’ll be live on this thread with what matters 🧵
We’ll be live on this thread with what matters 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 4:04 PM
MPs are about to debate Russian interference in Britain’s democracy.
We’ll be live on this thread with what matters 🧵
We’ll be live on this thread with what matters 🧵
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The Bank of England held their monetary policy meeting this week.
They narrowly voted to maintain interest rates at 3.75%, voting 5 to 4. The 4 wanted to reduce them to 3.5%.
It may happen at the next meeting in March.
They also think that inflation should fall to around the 2% target in April.
They narrowly voted to maintain interest rates at 3.75%, voting 5 to 4. The 4 wanted to reduce them to 3.5%.
It may happen at the next meeting in March.
They also think that inflation should fall to around the 2% target in April.
Bank Rate maintained at 3.75% - February 2026 Monetary Policy Summary and Minutes
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is responsible for making decisions about Bank Rate.
www.bankofengland.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 8:54 AM
The Bank of England held their monetary policy meeting this week.
They narrowly voted to maintain interest rates at 3.75%, voting 5 to 4. The 4 wanted to reduce them to 3.5%.
It may happen at the next meeting in March.
They also think that inflation should fall to around the 2% target in April.
They narrowly voted to maintain interest rates at 3.75%, voting 5 to 4. The 4 wanted to reduce them to 3.5%.
It may happen at the next meeting in March.
They also think that inflation should fall to around the 2% target in April.
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‘A friend in London talks about the mystifying phrase she keeps hearing these days: “This is not America, this is not who we are.” But this is America, this is life, and this is how human beings behave. American exceptionalism will not save us.’
Yiyun Li on the blog.
www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2026/fe...
Yiyun Li on the blog.
www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2026/fe...
Yiyun Li | To Remember in America
When I was at nursery school in Beijing in the 1970s, there was a teacher who seemed to find tireless pleasure in...
www.lrb.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 1:25 PM
‘A friend in London talks about the mystifying phrase she keeps hearing these days: “This is not America, this is not who we are.” But this is America, this is life, and this is how human beings behave. American exceptionalism will not save us.’
Yiyun Li on the blog.
www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2026/fe...
Yiyun Li on the blog.
www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2026/fe...
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@mrjamesob.bsky.social I would LOVE you to spend a whole hour or even a whole show exploring the links of Farage and Reform with Steve Bannon, Russia and what is in the Epstein files about him!
Needs exploring extensively and repeating often.
This is the big issue and real danger we face.
Needs exploring extensively and repeating often.
This is the big issue and real danger we face.
February 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social I would LOVE you to spend a whole hour or even a whole show exploring the links of Farage and Reform with Steve Bannon, Russia and what is in the Epstein files about him!
Needs exploring extensively and repeating often.
This is the big issue and real danger we face.
Needs exploring extensively and repeating often.
This is the big issue and real danger we face.
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The bill to scrap the 2-child cap on benefits has pass it's second reading in the Commons tonight.
The bill will lift 450,000 children out of poverty.
It passed by 458 votes to 104.
Full voting breakdown still to come.
The bill will lift 450,000 children out of poverty.
It passed by 458 votes to 104.
Full voting breakdown still to come.
February 3, 2026 at 7:24 PM
The bill to scrap the 2-child cap on benefits has pass it's second reading in the Commons tonight.
The bill will lift 450,000 children out of poverty.
It passed by 458 votes to 104.
Full voting breakdown still to come.
The bill will lift 450,000 children out of poverty.
It passed by 458 votes to 104.
Full voting breakdown still to come.
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FFS vaccinate your children!
The UK is among several countries to lose elimination status for measles today, the WHO has said.
It comes following a sustained surge in cases and an increasing number of deaths.
Let's not forget that Reform had an anti-vaxer speaking at their conference last year...
The UK is among several countries to lose elimination status for measles today, the WHO has said.
It comes following a sustained surge in cases and an increasing number of deaths.
Let's not forget that Reform had an anti-vaxer speaking at their conference last year...
UK loses WHO status as measles-free after rise in deaths and fall in jab uptake
UN health body says Britain is one of six countries in Europe and central Asia where disease has become re-established
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:57 PM
FFS vaccinate your children!
The UK is among several countries to lose elimination status for measles today, the WHO has said.
It comes following a sustained surge in cases and an increasing number of deaths.
Let's not forget that Reform had an anti-vaxer speaking at their conference last year...
The UK is among several countries to lose elimination status for measles today, the WHO has said.
It comes following a sustained surge in cases and an increasing number of deaths.
Let's not forget that Reform had an anti-vaxer speaking at their conference last year...
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Very good speech by the PM at the press conference.
Calm, intelligent, pragmatic, diplomatic, focused on what is best for Britain and European security.
No games. No grandstanding. No escalation through silly or extreme reactions.
Calm, intelligent, pragmatic, diplomatic, focused on what is best for Britain and European security.
No games. No grandstanding. No escalation through silly or extreme reactions.
January 19, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Very good speech by the PM at the press conference.
Calm, intelligent, pragmatic, diplomatic, focused on what is best for Britain and European security.
No games. No grandstanding. No escalation through silly or extreme reactions.
Calm, intelligent, pragmatic, diplomatic, focused on what is best for Britain and European security.
No games. No grandstanding. No escalation through silly or extreme reactions.
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Hachette Book Group and Cengage have moved to intervene in a class action lawsuit against Google, first brought in 2023 by writers and illustrators accusing the company of copyright infringement 👇
Publishers Hachette and Cengage ‘unite with authors’ to join Google AI copyright lawsuit
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January 16, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Hachette Book Group and Cengage have moved to intervene in a class action lawsuit against Google, first brought in 2023 by writers and illustrators accusing the company of copyright infringement 👇
Birkin bags. Never had one. Never wanted one, great clunky things.
An ultra-elitist marketing strategy by the maker of Birkin bags means they are thin on the ground — and wealth is not the only obstacle to getting hold of one
How Hermès keeps its clutches on its own handbags
www.thetimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Birkin bags. Never had one. Never wanted one, great clunky things.
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"We’re actually seeing new super PACs being established. One of them has already committed to spending $100 million in the midterms. And we’re seeing politicians and candidates speaking very frankly about wanting to install pro-crypto candidates"
more here:
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...
more here:
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...
How Crypto Is Used for Political Corruption
This new source of money is giving the administration unprecedented new powers.
www.theatlantic.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:32 PM
"We’re actually seeing new super PACs being established. One of them has already committed to spending $100 million in the midterms. And we’re seeing politicians and candidates speaking very frankly about wanting to install pro-crypto candidates"
more here:
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...
more here:
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...
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The shortlists for this year’s Chytomo Award, aimed at highlighting those who are transforming Ukraine’s publishing industry and making Ukrainian literature increasingly visible worldwide, have been unveiled 👇 #BookSky
Publishers, writers and literary institutions shortlisted for Ukraine’s Chytomo Award 2025
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January 15, 2026 at 4:37 PM
The shortlists for this year’s Chytomo Award, aimed at highlighting those who are transforming Ukraine’s publishing industry and making Ukrainian literature increasingly visible worldwide, have been unveiled 👇 #BookSky
@lucysweetman.bsky.social I think our students need to check this out!
Bring your career story to life in 2026!
Find your dream publishing role through Jobs in Books for FREE 📚
Join here 👉 tinyurl.com/43kt237y
Find your dream publishing role through Jobs in Books for FREE 📚
Join here 👉 tinyurl.com/43kt237y
January 10, 2026 at 10:38 AM
@lucysweetman.bsky.social I think our students need to check this out!
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Adem Savas, the National Crime Agency’s ‘most wanted’, is thought to have provided equipment used in about half of all illegal Channel crossings in 2023
Turkish man jailed for supplying thousands of UK-bound small boats
www.thetimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Adem Savas, the National Crime Agency’s ‘most wanted’, is thought to have provided equipment used in about half of all illegal Channel crossings in 2023
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Did you hear the news this morning that our Labour government launched the UK's first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade!
The aim to cut road deaths and serious injuries by 65%.
open.substack.com/pub/warrenoa...
The aim to cut road deaths and serious injuries by 65%.
open.substack.com/pub/warrenoa...
Labour lanch the Road Safety Strategy in over a decade
Our Labour government are announcing the UK’S first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade today.
open.substack.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Did you hear the news this morning that our Labour government launched the UK's first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade!
The aim to cut road deaths and serious injuries by 65%.
open.substack.com/pub/warrenoa...
The aim to cut road deaths and serious injuries by 65%.
open.substack.com/pub/warrenoa...
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The same editorial board described Seattle’s mayor raising taxes to pay for childcare as a totalitarian power grab
The Washington Post editorial board comes out in favor of the Venezuela attack/operation to capture Maduro
January 3, 2026 at 5:51 PM
The same editorial board described Seattle’s mayor raising taxes to pay for childcare as a totalitarian power grab
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NEW: Without USAID funding to help buy food for refugees, the World Food Program rushed to prioritize families based on need, determining that only half the population would get food.
Refugees learned which half they were in from a number stamped on the back of their ration card.
Refugees learned which half they were in from a number stamped on the back of their ration card.
After Trump Officials Cut Food Aid to Kenya, Children Starved to Death
“Brutal and traumatizing”: Interviews and a trove of internal documents show government officials and aid workers desperately tried to warn Trump advisers about impending disaster and death.
www.propublica.org
December 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW: Without USAID funding to help buy food for refugees, the World Food Program rushed to prioritize families based on need, determining that only half the population would get food.
Refugees learned which half they were in from a number stamped on the back of their ration card.
Refugees learned which half they were in from a number stamped on the back of their ration card.
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A reminder that Nigel Farage has pocketed more than £400,000 this year from GB News.
No wonder Farage is cheering Trump on in his attacks on the BBC.
No wonder Farage is cheering Trump on in his attacks on the BBC.
December 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A reminder that Nigel Farage has pocketed more than £400,000 this year from GB News.
No wonder Farage is cheering Trump on in his attacks on the BBC.
No wonder Farage is cheering Trump on in his attacks on the BBC.
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I've seen an MP talking about the Lords blocking the Employment Rights Bill again...so there might have been something they managed to change.
Also seen a suggestion from a planning industry site that the Planning and Infrastructure Bill may have passed.
Why isn't the media all over both of these?
Also seen a suggestion from a planning industry site that the Planning and Infrastructure Bill may have passed.
Why isn't the media all over both of these?
December 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I've seen an MP talking about the Lords blocking the Employment Rights Bill again...so there might have been something they managed to change.
Also seen a suggestion from a planning industry site that the Planning and Infrastructure Bill may have passed.
Why isn't the media all over both of these?
Also seen a suggestion from a planning industry site that the Planning and Infrastructure Bill may have passed.
Why isn't the media all over both of these?
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3 more Reform/Brexit Party MEPs have been named as 'following the same script' provided by Russia to the jailed Nathan Gill.
Jonathan Bullock, Julia Reid and Steven Woolf are all named in Crown Prosecution Service Documents, as among 8 Ukip/Brexit party MEPs which Gill targeted to fulfil tasks.
Jonathan Bullock, Julia Reid and Steven Woolf are all named in Crown Prosecution Service Documents, as among 8 Ukip/Brexit party MEPs which Gill targeted to fulfil tasks.
Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script
At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
3 more Reform/Brexit Party MEPs have been named as 'following the same script' provided by Russia to the jailed Nathan Gill.
Jonathan Bullock, Julia Reid and Steven Woolf are all named in Crown Prosecution Service Documents, as among 8 Ukip/Brexit party MEPs which Gill targeted to fulfil tasks.
Jonathan Bullock, Julia Reid and Steven Woolf are all named in Crown Prosecution Service Documents, as among 8 Ukip/Brexit party MEPs which Gill targeted to fulfil tasks.
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I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.