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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 22h

Trying to remember the setting. Camp enough?

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 23h

Starmer can choose to listen or not listen. He chooses to listen.

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 23h

Strong 'bald men squabbling over comb' vibes to this attack line. Yes, Nigel Farage drove the economy into a cul de sac with Brexit. But the dude who refused to reverse it out is Keir Starmer.

Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 1d

www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 1d

But also youtu.be/1zY1orxW8Aw?...

The Producers - Springtime for Hitler and Germany

YouTube video by Zachary Wilson

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 1d

Springtime for Hitler vibes?

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 1d

Tbh, I think they will be pleased, believing that their connections with the Right will protect the 'good' gays, which they will until they don't.

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 1d

The same people who allowed themselves to be persuaded that trans people were somehow a threat will allow themselves to be persuaded that gay people are too. Exactly the same people.

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 1d

Hmm. We might take a look at that. Thank you.

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 1d

I don't know, tbh.

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HalloweeNKBTN @nkbtn.bsky.social · 2d

This is an interesting listen. Favourite bit was pointing out when Theresa May announced making it easier for gender recognition certificates to be had a few years ago, nobody cared. Nowadays the right would be apoplectic. Amazing what Tufton Street can achieve when they put their awful minds to it

Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 3d

I don't do many podcasts any more but this, with ‪@peteryork.bsky.social, was a lot of fun covering the decay in British public life, the fight for dignity for trans people, the need for a wealth tax. podfollow.com/peter-yorks-...

Peter York's Culture Wars House Party: Jolyon Maugham, Good Law Project Founder, on Fighting Power and the Decay in Public Life

Jolyon Maugham KC, founder of the Good Law Project, is one of the UK’s most prominent—and provocative—legal campaigners. Jolyon reveals how, as a high-flying tax barrister, “I knew where th...

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 1d

Really not good at all that the Christian Right feels emboldened enough to parade in Soho in paramilitary uniforms. www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/10/k...

Evangelical 'King's Army' group disrupts traffic in historic LGBTQ+ London district

A right-wing, evangelical group calling itself the King's Army blocked traffic on Old Compton Street in Soho while chanting anti-LGBTQ+ slogans.

www.thepinknews.com

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 1d

Nigel Farage's Brexit smashing it again.

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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.bsky.social · 2d

Is the Thames Water bailout plan – which relieves the company from fines for up to fifteen years – lawful?

Our director Jo Maugham breaks it down.
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https://www.whatthelawdoes.com/p/is-the-thames-water-bailout-plan?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=1o8vlm

Is the Thames Water bailout plan - which relieves the company from fines for up to fifteen years - lawful?

A group of Thames Water’s senior creditors, London & Valley Water (“L&VW”), has submitted to Ofwat proposals for them to be relieved from fines for past or future sewage dumping for a period of up to ...

www.whatthelawdoes.com

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 2d

Feels like another CV point to me?!?

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 2d

I should let you take over my BlueSky

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 2d

"Accuse the other of that of which you are guilty" as Goebbels, an inspiration for Farage?, observed. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Nigel Farage accuses teachers of ‘poisoning our kids’ on race issues

Exclusive: Reform UK leader’s remarks at event for private US college criticised as ‘grossly irresponsible’ by NEU leader

www.theguardian.com

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 2d

Any comment Wes Streeting? Or will you call the coroner a liar as well?

Sophie Molly @sophiemolly.co.uk · 3d

www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/09/n...

17-year-old trans girl's suicide over NHS wait times was preventable says coroner

A 17-year-old trans girl's death by suicide over NHS wait times could have been prevented with swift intervention, a coroner has ruled.

www.thepinknews.com

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 3d

"The UK has gone from a bathroom ban being unthinkable to a Labour government implementing an extraordinarily authoritarian one—without a vote." www.liberalcurrents.com/britains-bat...

Britain’s Bathroom Ban

The UK has gone from a bathroom ban being unthinkable to a Labour government implementing an extraordinarily authoritarian one—without a vote.

www.liberalcurrents.com

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 3d

I do hope so. God knows, the left needs more rather than fewer friends.

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 3d

The most vigorous pushback on my (admittedly sheltered) timelines has been from women (very sound women).

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 3d

Not my intention to talk about whether it's justified or not - just interested in how progressives make friends (or enemies).

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 3d

Have never been a Taylor Swift fan - indeed, as a fan of The National I've slightly resented that its most popular tracks are the ones on which she sings - but can't help wondering whether the vigour of the pushback against her (cf Charli XCX and Israel) might end up entrenching her on the Right?

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Corinne Fowler @corinnefowler.bsky.social · 3d

My take on the Lenny Henry reparations news item today
profcorinnefowler.substack.com/p/reparation...

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 3d

I don't do many podcasts any more but this, with ‪@peteryork.bsky.social, was a lot of fun covering the decay in British public life, the fight for dignity for trans people, the need for a wealth tax. podfollow.com/peter-yorks-...

Peter York's Culture Wars House Party: Jolyon Maugham, Good Law Project Founder, on Fighting Power and the Decay in Public Life

Jolyon Maugham KC, founder of the Good Law Project, is one of the UK’s most prominent—and provocative—legal campaigners. Jolyon reveals how, as a high-flying tax barrister, “I knew where th...

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Sarah Owen MP @sarahowen.org.uk · 3d

Today marks the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week.

This year, it comes as the UK is about to pass a law guaranteeing the right to bereavement leave for miscarriage, making us one of only 4 countries in the world to offer it.

My heart is with everyone who experiences the heartbreak of baby loss.

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