Chris Hewson
@chrishewson.bsky.social
Head of Policy Engagement, University of Huddersfield; sociology PhD; advocate of knowledge exchange; co-chair Universities Policy Engagement Network; appreciator of reasonably priced fine wine; understander of the power of football to ruin your weekend.
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By systematically ruining an absolute classic kit every single season, Juventus deserve every bad thing that comes their way. 😤
February 8, 2026 at 9:30 PM
By systematically ruining an absolute classic kit every single season, Juventus deserve every bad thing that comes their way. 😤
"He'll tease you, he'll unease you... He's got David Davis eyes" 🎵
RIP the hypothetical Al Carns leadership bid
To include "a much tougher stance on immigration"!
1. What is the content of how Labour could be much tougher than Home Sec Shabana Mahmood?
2. How is that viable in a leadership election? Or with Labour voters?
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
To include "a much tougher stance on immigration"!
1. What is the content of how Labour could be much tougher than Home Sec Shabana Mahmood?
2. How is that viable in a leadership election? Or with Labour voters?
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
A surprise candidate to replace Starmer could neutralise Farage’s voter appeal
With the prime minister rumoured to be ‘in a dark place’ and considering quitting over the Mandelson scandal, political editor David Maddox looks at the possible replacements, including a rapidly eme...
www.independent.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 7:50 PM
"He'll tease you, he'll unease you... He's got David Davis eyes" 🎵
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If some random MP's can meme Al Carns to leader on the basis, essentially, he was in the military we can meme Yuan Yang leadership from Bluesky on the basis of her dog.
February 5, 2026 at 10:05 AM
If some random MP's can meme Al Carns to leader on the basis, essentially, he was in the military we can meme Yuan Yang leadership from Bluesky on the basis of her dog.
Amused at this. It was seeing this chap give a talk at the Cambridge University Labour Club that convinced me never to go to any of their meetings again www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/ben...
Benjamin Wegg-Prosser: Oliver Coppard removes economic advisor after Jeffrey Epstein links revealed
An economic adviser to South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard has been removed from the position after his links to Jeffrey Epstein came to light.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Amused at this. It was seeing this chap give a talk at the Cambridge University Labour Club that convinced me never to go to any of their meetings again www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/ben...
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A lot of "pro-natalism" is just an attempt to sanitise people's existing politics.
If you are serious about it, you'd be talking a lot more about maternal health care, better jobs, and healthier relationships.
If you are serious about it, you'd be talking a lot more about maternal health care, better jobs, and healthier relationships.
Yep. I just don't think people have thought through what the politics of pro-natalism would look like. And it's this. Ugly.
You don't need to read Atwood to see it coming. But you should.
You don't need to read Atwood to see it coming. But you should.
February 7, 2026 at 10:38 AM
A lot of "pro-natalism" is just an attempt to sanitise people's existing politics.
If you are serious about it, you'd be talking a lot more about maternal health care, better jobs, and healthier relationships.
If you are serious about it, you'd be talking a lot more about maternal health care, better jobs, and healthier relationships.
I think Rugby League might have an issue with competitive balance
February 7, 2026 at 8:50 AM
I think Rugby League might have an issue with competitive balance
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Peter Mandelbrot. It’s just infinite scandals the more you zoom in.
February 4, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Peter Mandelbrot. It’s just infinite scandals the more you zoom in.
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Legislating AI and kids off social media isn’t interference or a waste of time.
It’s the beginning of the war for the concept of truth & democracy.
It’s the beginning of the war for the concept of truth & democracy.
February 4, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Legislating AI and kids off social media isn’t interference or a waste of time.
It’s the beginning of the war for the concept of truth & democracy.
It’s the beginning of the war for the concept of truth & democracy.
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Starting to think that we shouldn't allow the worst people in the world to have a hand in shaping technology
February 3, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Starting to think that we shouldn't allow the worst people in the world to have a hand in shaping technology
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let's not get too excited. this could easily be about Geoff Hoon or Stephen Byers.
Met spox: "I can confirm that the Metropolitan Police has now launched an investigation into a
72-year-old man, a former Government Minister, for misconduct in public office offences.”
72-year-old man, a former Government Minister, for misconduct in public office offences.”
February 3, 2026 at 7:12 PM
let's not get too excited. this could easily be about Geoff Hoon or Stephen Byers.
Lad's just desperate for people to like him isn't he?
February 3, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Lad's just desperate for people to like him isn't he?
Petition to make 'not having a functioning coffee machine at a soft play facility' a crime against humanity.
February 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Petition to make 'not having a functioning coffee machine at a soft play facility' a crime against humanity.
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The first amendment of the US constitution, as a friend once put it, lets you say whatever you like and the 2nd amendment puts a gun in your hand to defend your right to say it.
That is sub optimal.
That is sub optimal.
January 30, 2026 at 7:59 AM
The first amendment of the US constitution, as a friend once put it, lets you say whatever you like and the 2nd amendment puts a gun in your hand to defend your right to say it.
That is sub optimal.
That is sub optimal.
Cracking Radio 4 piece that argues Melania Trump has redefined the role of 'first lady' by adding absolutely sod all value. #insightful
January 29, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Cracking Radio 4 piece that argues Melania Trump has redefined the role of 'first lady' by adding absolutely sod all value. #insightful
I noted a couple of weeks ago that in all my years I'd never seen a goal from beyond the half way line. I can now cross that off the list. ❌
Huddersfield Town [1] - 0 Luton Town - Ryan Ledson (Great Goal)
January 27, 2026 at 11:09 PM
I noted a couple of weeks ago that in all my years I'd never seen a goal from beyond the half way line. I can now cross that off the list. ❌
Hmmm. It's going to be wine again, isn't it?
January 27, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Hmmm. It's going to be wine again, isn't it?
Not sure you can ever forgive Robbie Williams for violating this record. RIP Sly Dunbar.
Imagine drumming on Double Barrel when you're 18, then going on to play on Police And Thieves, Pull Up To The Bumper, and a million crucial recordings. And, of course, Boops (a track I often get obsessed with). Like the LP title, Sly Dunbar was a Rhythm Killer. R.I.P. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVIs...
Sly And Robbie - Boops Here To Go [1987] Official Music Video Remastered @Videos80s
YouTube video by 80's 90's Music Video's Remastered @Videos80s
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January 26, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Not sure you can ever forgive Robbie Williams for violating this record. RIP Sly Dunbar.
Genuinely. Why is everyone so bad at this?
The first paragraph of the Conservative Party response to Suella Braverman's defection:
“It was always a matter of when, not if, Suella would defect. The Conservatives did all we could to look after Suella’s mental health, but she was clearly very unhappy."
“It was always a matter of when, not if, Suella would defect. The Conservatives did all we could to look after Suella’s mental health, but she was clearly very unhappy."
January 26, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Genuinely. Why is everyone so bad at this?
Genuinely useful tool. Have a play!
📊 Just launched: An interactive dashboard for visualising UK university finance data published by HESA.
Compare universities. Explore key financial indicators, trends and correlations.
🔗 shiny.psychology.nottingham.ac.uk/lpzjd/uni-fi...
#UKHE #OpenData #rstats #AcademicSky
Compare universities. Explore key financial indicators, trends and correlations.
🔗 shiny.psychology.nottingham.ac.uk/lpzjd/uni-fi...
#UKHE #OpenData #rstats #AcademicSky
January 26, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Genuinely useful tool. Have a play!
What?
Britain’s business secretary Peter Kyle has called for MPs’ pay to be directly linked to GDP, to incentivise Westminster into prioritising economic growth
www.ft.com/content/e401...
www.ft.com/content/e401...
Link MPs’ pay to GDP, says UK business secretary
Peter Kyle calls on government departments to do more to boost economic growth
www.ft.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:24 PM
What?
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Maybe someone who is repeatedly cack handed in his attempts to take over the leadership of the Labour party isn't all that and you should cast the net a little wider when it comes to Starmer's replacement, eh?
January 25, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Maybe someone who is repeatedly cack handed in his attempts to take over the leadership of the Labour party isn't all that and you should cast the net a little wider when it comes to Starmer's replacement, eh?
Interesting that Kemi Badenoch liked classic Dr Who and Some Mother's do 'Ave 'Em. It does show in her leadership style. #desertislanddiscs
January 25, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Interesting that Kemi Badenoch liked classic Dr Who and Some Mother's do 'Ave 'Em. It does show in her leadership style. #desertislanddiscs
They're... reintroducing the Great Auk??
January 24, 2026 at 8:54 AM
They're... reintroducing the Great Auk??
It's the usual story here. Senior leaders are relieved that this is, at least, an actual policy position. Those who understand HE are asking why we're putting unnecessary restrictions on a sector in which we're genuinely world class.
www.ft.com/content/a23c...
www.ft.com/content/a23c...
UK drops target for international student recruitment
Government to encourage education providers to open campuses overseas as it focuses on reducing migration
www.ft.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:59 AM
It's the usual story here. Senior leaders are relieved that this is, at least, an actual policy position. Those who understand HE are asking why we're putting unnecessary restrictions on a sector in which we're genuinely world class.
www.ft.com/content/a23c...
www.ft.com/content/a23c...