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Ed Larrissy
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Retired Literature Professor. Worked at Queen's Belfast, Leeds, Warwick. Living in southern France. Opinions my own.
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Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe76.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
A new survey reveals negative attitudes to Reform UK Ltd
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions
centralbylines.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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jessicaelgot.bsky.social
More Labour MPs starting to express public unease at these proposals. Lots more saying so privately...
tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social Tony Vaughan KC MP @tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social · 18h
The Prime Minister said in September that we are at a fork in the road. These asylum proposals suggest we have taken the wrong turning.

The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Asylum system in UK ‘out of control’ and dividing country, home secretary says
Shabana Mahmood to unveil new proposals modelled on Denmark’s controversial system
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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timbale.bsky.social
Read 'em and weep. (www.nber.org/system/files...)
This paper examines the impact of the UK's decision to leave the European Union (Brexit) in 2016. Using almost a decade of data since the referendum, we combine simulations based on macro data with estimates derived from micro data collected through our Decision Maker Panel survey. These estimates suggest that by 2025, Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time. We estimate that investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%. These large negative impacts reflect a combination of elevated uncertainty, reduced demand, diverted management time, and increased misallocation of resources from a protracted Brexit process. Comparing these with contemporary forecasts – providing a rare macro example to complement the burgeoning microliterature of social science predictions – shows that these forecasts were accurate over a 5-year horizon, but they underestimated the impact over a decade.
November 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Reform UK expels Kent councillor after alleged video leak
Isabella Kemp said she "strongly" denied accusations that she had been involved with the leak.
www.bbc.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
edlarrissy.bsky.social
Steve #Bannon advised Jeffrey #Epstein for years on how to rehab his reputation, texts show. Pair devised responses to public outrage re Epstein’s criminal history, his treatment by the justice system & his friendships with powerful people.
@cnn.com @nytimes.com
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Steve Bannon advised Jeffrey Epstein for years on how to rehab his reputation, texts show
Pair devised responses to public outrage about Epstein’s criminal history, his treatment by the justice system and his friendships with powerful people
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
edlarrissy.bsky.social
"There was something about Belfast that drew me in. It was a smaller, more approachable place to build a life, and I felt people were willing to give me a chance in a way I hadn’t experienced before."
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
My Cultural Awakening: I moved across the world after watching a Billy Connolly documentary
A chance viewing of the comic’s World Tour of Scotland made me swap Australia for the Highlands, although things didn’t quite go to plan …
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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jessicaelgot.bsky.social
How can you spend three weeks telling MPs, you can't do XYZ because the markets think we are too in hoc to our backbenchers - and then do this?

All the whips, advisors, external experts who have been faithfully disseminating this made to look like mugs.
November 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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dorianlynskey.bsky.social
The more you look into the Prescott memo, the worse it gets
November 13, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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iandunt.bsky.social
You absolute fucking clowns.
gilesyb.bsky.social Giles Wilkes @gilesyb.bsky.social · 3d
Massive move in gilts on open. Looks like giving up almost half the gains from the last month. Terrible
ironeconomist.bsky.social ironeconomist.bsky.social @ironeconomist.bsky.social · 3d
I am excited to see the gilt market reaction to this news. Think it could be quite bad. A big chunk of the recent gilt rally was predicated on Labour showing they could hike the big taxes if needed and….well I guess that idea is dead.
November 14, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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iandunt.bsky.social
A week of chaos, cowardice and negligence: Labour has managed to pack so many failures into a single five day period that it's becoming difficult to remember all the details iandunt.substack.com/p/a-week-of-...
A week of chaos, cowardice and negligence
Labour has managed to pack so much failure into a single week that it becomes hard to remember all the details.
iandunt.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
edlarrissy.bsky.social
Jeffrey #Epstein advised Steve #Bannon during 2018 pro-Trump media campaign.
Text messages released by US House show convicted sex offender coaching #Maga influencer on political messaging
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Jeffrey Epstein advised Steve Bannon during 2018 pro-Trump media campaign
Text messages released by US House show convicted sex offender coaching Maga influencer on political messaging
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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euronews.com
Global shares fell on Friday amid mounting concern over stretched tech valuations and renewed uncertainty about whether the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates.
What has been driving the significant decline in stock markets?
Global shares fell on Friday amid mounting concern over stretched tech valuations and renewed uncertainty about whether the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:40 AM
edlarrissy.bsky.social
#Tesla recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 battery systems in US over fire risk.
Firm had received 22 reports of overheating, raising risk of serious injury or death, though none have been reported
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Tesla recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 battery systems in US over fire risk
Firm had received 22 reports of overheating, raising risk of serious injury or death, though none have been reported
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Trump ‘knew about the girls’, Epstein said in emails released by Congress
Trump ‘knew about the girls’, Epstein said in emails released by Congress
Trump ‘knew about the girls’, Epstein said in emails released by Congress
www.thetimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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bigissue.com
In November 2010, the coalition government published its white paper detailing its plans for universal credit. How much has changed?
It's time we made universal credit the game changer it can be
www.bigissue.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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higherjobz.bsky.social
Postdoctoral Fellowship – Tsinghua University, China
Fully funded | #Humanities & #SocialSciences
Eligibility: PhD (2023–2026)
Deadline: 15 Feb 2026
Details 👉 higherjobz.com/fully-funded...

#Postdoc #Asia #PostdoctoralFellowship #AcademicJobs #ResearchOpportunities @tsinghuauniversity.bsky.social
Fully Funded Postdoctoral in Humanities at Tsinghua University | HigherJobz
Apply for a fully funded postdoctoral fellowship in Humanities & Social Sciences at Tsinghua University, Beijing. Deadline: 15 Feb 2026.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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michaelsavage.bsky.social
MPs and BBC staff call for Robbie Gibb to leave broadcaster’s board.

Staff left unhappy at all staff meeting today, as their questions about the board go unanswered…

www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
MPs and BBC staff call for Robbie Gibb to leave broadcaster’s board
Boris Johnson’s appointee is accused of pushing claims of institutional bias at the corporation after shock resignations
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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gabyhinsliff.bsky.social
Operation Save Big Dog By Giving His Main Rival A Chance To Show He’s Better At Politics is going well www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Wes Streeting denies plotting to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister
Health secretary dismisses claims as ‘unhelpful’ and ‘self-defeating’ after reports that PM’s job could be under threat
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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jessicaelgot.bsky.social
My personal view is that No10 lost any perspective, assuming that it would be obvious to MPs and the general public that Streeting was mounting audacious and outrageous leadership positioning. But outside the bubble it looks like they are reacting to nothing.
gabyhinsliff.bsky.social Gaby Hinsliff @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social · 5d
Useful summary of the plot that wasn’t yet, including the mad defence that no 10 ‘needed to show they knew’ what Streeting was supposedly up to. Even if true, why would you choose to show the nation your own colleagues think you’re toast? If you need to deliver a warning why not do it privately?
georgeeaton.bsky.social George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 5d
Why Labour MPs believe that No 10 has only weakened Keir Starmer and strengthened Wes Streeting. www.newstatesman.com/politics/mor...
November 12, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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guardianheather.bsky.social
Bit of analysis from me - a key upside from busting the manifesto pledges is meant to come in cheaper borrowing, as bond markets buy into the budget. Wesgate makes that much harder, by amplifying fears about whether Reeves/PM can stick around to implement it: www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Labour infighting puts chancellor’s budget plan to reassure bond markets at risk
It was hoped manifesto-breaking tax rises might bring down borrowing costs – but party turbulence is likely to spook investors
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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iandunt.bsky.social
Keir Starmer has effectively started a leadership challenge against himself. To have entered into this kind of madhouse Westminster squabbling so soon after an election is simply unforgivable.

inews.co.uk/opinion/back...
I have always backed Starmer - until now
This kind of Westminster squabbling is unforgivable
inews.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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iandunt.bsky.social
And then when it inevitably collapses these great libertarian titans of industry will go cap in hand to the state to save them.
November 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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iandunt.bsky.social
Having to just watch them do this is actually painful. Pumping absurd amounts of money pointlessly into data centres, creating a circular nexus of funds, inventing opaque finance vehicles to hide the 10am-in-Paddy-Power reality of what they're doing. Obscene.
November 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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iandunt.bsky.social
Why is McSweeney still there. What greater proof would you need that he is incapable of doing the job.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Keir Starmer under pressure over future of Morgan McSweeney amid briefing row
Ministers and Labour MPs point finger at PM’s chief of staff over No 10 operation that targeted Wes Streeting
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
edlarrissy.bsky.social
But ...
"Where this all leads in the long term is therefore clear. Starmer will struggle to hold on. He is unlikely to lead Labour into the next general election."
#Starmer @uklabour.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A word of warning to the hounds circling Starmer: be careful what you wish for | Martin Kettle
With this level of unpopularity, the question of the PM’s future may seem simple. Yet what comes next could be nastily complicated, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:06 AM