@johnw60.bsky.social
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They're now playing vox-pops from a radio phone-in. The World at One is one of the better news programmes, but this is not a vintage day.
November 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
They're now playing vox-pops from a radio phone-in. The World at One is one of the better news programmes, but this is not a vintage day.
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By all means cover the attack lines and rebuttals in the report that follows. But the actual headline here should be not be shaped by either side's partisan briefings.
November 27, 2025 at 1:11 PM
By all means cover the attack lines and rebuttals in the report that follows. But the actual headline here should be not be shaped by either side's partisan briefings.
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Headline on The World at One just now:
"Sir Keir Starmer has denied putting the Labour Party before the country by ending the two-child benefit cap".
Can we please go back to reporting the actual news, not someone's partisan take on it?
"Sir Keir Starmer has denied putting the Labour Party before the country by ending the two-child benefit cap".
Can we please go back to reporting the actual news, not someone's partisan take on it?
November 27, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Headline on The World at One just now:
"Sir Keir Starmer has denied putting the Labour Party before the country by ending the two-child benefit cap".
Can we please go back to reporting the actual news, not someone's partisan take on it?
"Sir Keir Starmer has denied putting the Labour Party before the country by ending the two-child benefit cap".
Can we please go back to reporting the actual news, not someone's partisan take on it?
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It's such a bizarre framing. Labour MPs think taking 450k kids out of poverty is putting the country first! That's why they wanted it to happen! It's not because they personally benefit.
Headline on The World at One just now:
"Sir Keir Starmer has denied putting the Labour Party before the country by ending the two-child benefit cap".
Can we please go back to reporting the actual news, not someone's partisan take on it?
"Sir Keir Starmer has denied putting the Labour Party before the country by ending the two-child benefit cap".
Can we please go back to reporting the actual news, not someone's partisan take on it?
November 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
It's such a bizarre framing. Labour MPs think taking 450k kids out of poverty is putting the country first! That's why they wanted it to happen! It's not because they personally benefit.
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Richard Ayre, ex member #BBCTrust and #Ofcom questions why, as per Katie Razzall's 's scoop [ex-BBC Board member Shumeet Banerji's letter of resignation] Banerji was told that
ex BBC CEO of News Deborah Turness had been told that the majority of the BBC Board had lack of confidence in her.
ex BBC CEO of News Deborah Turness had been told that the majority of the BBC Board had lack of confidence in her.
November 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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this is one of the reasons not to do policy by poll or focus group
New net migration figures at 930am.
Net migration fell half a million to 344,000 in 2024 from 848k in 2023
56% of people think it went up last year
17% think stayed the same
14% think it went down
2025 figure to be lower again
16% expect that
38% think it will be up
31% about the same
Net migration fell half a million to 344,000 in 2024 from 848k in 2023
56% of people think it went up last year
17% think stayed the same
14% think it went down
2025 figure to be lower again
16% expect that
38% think it will be up
31% about the same
November 27, 2025 at 10:56 AM
this is one of the reasons not to do policy by poll or focus group
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Home sec lawyer says he will look for source in "underlying documents" that led up to decision
Judges also asking about role of RAF Brize Norton incursion that happened hours before ban was announced. Government position is that it wasn't part of the proscription decision but home sec knew about it
Judges also asking about role of RAF Brize Norton incursion that happened hours before ban was announced. Government position is that it wasn't part of the proscription decision but home sec knew about it
November 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Home sec lawyer says he will look for source in "underlying documents" that led up to decision
Judges also asking about role of RAF Brize Norton incursion that happened hours before ban was announced. Government position is that it wasn't part of the proscription decision but home sec knew about it
Judges also asking about role of RAF Brize Norton incursion that happened hours before ban was announced. Government position is that it wasn't part of the proscription decision but home sec knew about it
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Judges are asking where the home secretary's claim that Palestine Action's campaign included "key national infrastructure and defence firms that provide services and supplies to support Ukraine, NATO, “Five Eyes” allies" etc, saying that information is not in documents before court
November 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Judges are asking where the home secretary's claim that Palestine Action's campaign included "key national infrastructure and defence firms that provide services and supplies to support Ukraine, NATO, “Five Eyes” allies" etc, saying that information is not in documents before court
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GERMANY - The dissolution and ban of the Palestine Congress in April 2024 by the Berlin police was unlawful, ruled the Berlin Administrative Court.
The court found that the action was disproportionate because the police had not "seriously" considered alternatives to the ban and dissolution.
The court found that the action was disproportionate because the police had not "seriously" considered alternatives to the ban and dissolution.
Palästina-Kongress in Berlin: Verbot und Auflösung waren rechtswidrig
Beim Palästina-Kongress hat die Polizei unverhältnismäßig gehandelt, urteilt das Verwaltungsgericht. Es ist eine weitere Schlappe für die Polizei.
taz.de
November 27, 2025 at 9:10 AM
GERMANY - The dissolution and ban of the Palestine Congress in April 2024 by the Berlin police was unlawful, ruled the Berlin Administrative Court.
The court found that the action was disproportionate because the police had not "seriously" considered alternatives to the ban and dissolution.
The court found that the action was disproportionate because the police had not "seriously" considered alternatives to the ban and dissolution.
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The way Palestine Action ban was approved by MPs has been raised in the High Court, with Dame Victoria Sharp noting 2 unrelated groups were on the same order
She says MPs may have been "reluctant" to vote against it but the home sec lawyer says the court should be "cautious" giving that any weight
She says MPs may have been "reluctant" to vote against it but the home sec lawyer says the court should be "cautious" giving that any weight
Many MPs demanding explanation on why two other groups are on same banning order
Labour MP Kim Johnson says: "Lumping Palestine Action together with other two obscure groups to ensure it is proscribed is a disgraceful manipulation of parliamentary procedure"
Labour MP Kim Johnson says: "Lumping Palestine Action together with other two obscure groups to ensure it is proscribed is a disgraceful manipulation of parliamentary procedure"
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The way Palestine Action ban was approved by MPs has been raised in the High Court, with Dame Victoria Sharp noting 2 unrelated groups were on the same order
She says MPs may have been "reluctant" to vote against it but the home sec lawyer says the court should be "cautious" giving that any weight
She says MPs may have been "reluctant" to vote against it but the home sec lawyer says the court should be "cautious" giving that any weight
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The suffragettes could have faced a ban as a terror group if current laws were in place at the start of the 20th century, the High Court has heard in a challenge against the ban on Palestine Action
Suffragettes could have been banned as a terror group, High Court told
The suffragettes could have faced a ban as a terror group if current laws were in place at the start of the 20th century, the High Court has heard in a challenge against the ban on Palestine Action. P...
nation.cymru
November 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The suffragettes could have faced a ban as a terror group if current laws were in place at the start of the 20th century, the High Court has heard in a challenge against the ban on Palestine Action
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Very interesting thread of in-court reporting on Palestine Action hearing, by the estimable @lizziedearden.bsky.social.
Even if government wins, it is facing what is called rather "anxious scrutiny" from the bench.
Suspect government lawyers are not delighted by how hard the judges are pressing.
Even if government wins, it is facing what is called rather "anxious scrutiny" from the bench.
Suspect government lawyers are not delighted by how hard the judges are pressing.
The way Palestine Action ban was approved by MPs has been raised in the High Court, with Dame Victoria Sharp noting 2 unrelated groups were on the same order
She says MPs may have been "reluctant" to vote against it but the home sec lawyer says the court should be "cautious" giving that any weight
She says MPs may have been "reluctant" to vote against it but the home sec lawyer says the court should be "cautious" giving that any weight
Many MPs demanding explanation on why two other groups are on same banning order
Labour MP Kim Johnson says: "Lumping Palestine Action together with other two obscure groups to ensure it is proscribed is a disgraceful manipulation of parliamentary procedure"
Labour MP Kim Johnson says: "Lumping Palestine Action together with other two obscure groups to ensure it is proscribed is a disgraceful manipulation of parliamentary procedure"
November 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Very interesting thread of in-court reporting on Palestine Action hearing, by the estimable @lizziedearden.bsky.social.
Even if government wins, it is facing what is called rather "anxious scrutiny" from the bench.
Suspect government lawyers are not delighted by how hard the judges are pressing.
Even if government wins, it is facing what is called rather "anxious scrutiny" from the bench.
Suspect government lawyers are not delighted by how hard the judges are pressing.
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'This isn't an opinion. This is counting.'
- A 100,000 drop in net migration costs us £7bn
- Scrapping the two-child benefit cap costs us £3bn
What gets more attention?
James O’Brien says 'we have become a ludicrous country'.
- Scrapping the two-child benefit cap costs us £3bn
What gets more attention?
James O’Brien says 'we have become a ludicrous country'.
November 27, 2025 at 11:29 AM
'This isn't an opinion. This is counting.'
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Judges are also questioning source for assertion on the home secretary's side that the "loss of revenue caused by the group’s direct action to be in excess of hundreds of millions of pounds"
Dame Victoria Sharp says she cannot find a source for that figure, Sir James says he will look
Dame Victoria Sharp says she cannot find a source for that figure, Sir James says he will look
November 27, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Judges are also questioning source for assertion on the home secretary's side that the "loss of revenue caused by the group’s direct action to be in excess of hundreds of millions of pounds"
Dame Victoria Sharp says she cannot find a source for that figure, Sir James says he will look
Dame Victoria Sharp says she cannot find a source for that figure, Sir James says he will look
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It is good to see cross-party challenge to overt racism in British political and media discourse: Labour MP Sarah Owen, who chairs the women & equalities select committee, challenges the racist claim from GB News contributor Lucy White that Deputy Speaker Nus Ghani should be barred from parliament
I know who Nus Ghani MP is - not because we always agree - but because she’s been serving her constituency (as well as lewks) since 2015.
Who the hell is Lucy White?!
Ah, a quick google search reveals her as a rentagob for GB ‘news.’
I know which one is qualified to chair the budget debate.
Who the hell is Lucy White?!
Ah, a quick google search reveals her as a rentagob for GB ‘news.’
I know which one is qualified to chair the budget debate.
November 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM
It is good to see cross-party challenge to overt racism in British political and media discourse: Labour MP Sarah Owen, who chairs the women & equalities select committee, challenges the racist claim from GB News contributor Lucy White that Deputy Speaker Nus Ghani should be barred from parliament
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Net migration fell sharply agaim to 204,000 in the year to June 2025, having been 344k in 2024 and 848k in 2023. But falling immigration has been the biggest secret - and it is time for the media and political debate to catch up with this change
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
UK net migration fell to 204,000 in year to June - live updates
Net migration, the difference between those entering and leaving the country, was 345,000 in 2024 according to revised figures.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Net migration fell sharply agaim to 204,000 in the year to June 2025, having been 344k in 2024 and 848k in 2023. But falling immigration has been the biggest secret - and it is time for the media and political debate to catch up with this change
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
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Can't believe they're going to end trial by jury. It's one of our most fundamental rights. Literally Magna Carta stuff.
November 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Can't believe they're going to end trial by jury. It's one of our most fundamental rights. Literally Magna Carta stuff.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: An early morning commuter train in Japan (1964). 📷 Nicolas Bouvier
November 27, 2025 at 9:37 AM
PHOTO OF THE DAY: An early morning commuter train in Japan (1964). 📷 Nicolas Bouvier
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This week’s column👇
Britain's left-wing government is left-wing www.economist.com/britain/2025...
Britain’s left-wing government is left-wing
An obvious fact. But still an overlooked one
www.economist.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:55 AM
This week’s column👇
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This is incredibly grim
Threshold for repaying student loans to converge with minimum wage on.ft.com/3M2AYkD
Threshold for repaying student loans to converge with minimum wage
Surprise move from chancellor means some university graduates in England may have to pay back debts sooner
on.ft.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:47 AM
This is incredibly grim
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Told about the figures, and asked what reason there might be, a fifth of respondents said they did not believe there had been a fall (and a higher share of the most sceptical quarter). But that wouldn't be the majority response to the communication of the facts about numbers falling from the peak
November 27, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Told about the figures, and asked what reason there might be, a fifth of respondents said they did not believe there had been a fall (and a higher share of the most sceptical quarter). But that wouldn't be the majority response to the communication of the facts about numbers falling from the peak
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New net migration figures at 930am.
Net migration fell half a million to 344,000 in 2024 from 848k in 2023
56% of people think it went up last year
17% think stayed the same
14% think it went down
2025 figure to be lower again
16% expect that
38% think it will be up
31% about the same
Net migration fell half a million to 344,000 in 2024 from 848k in 2023
56% of people think it went up last year
17% think stayed the same
14% think it went down
2025 figure to be lower again
16% expect that
38% think it will be up
31% about the same
November 27, 2025 at 7:54 AM
New net migration figures at 930am.
Net migration fell half a million to 344,000 in 2024 from 848k in 2023
56% of people think it went up last year
17% think stayed the same
14% think it went down
2025 figure to be lower again
16% expect that
38% think it will be up
31% about the same
Net migration fell half a million to 344,000 in 2024 from 848k in 2023
56% of people think it went up last year
17% think stayed the same
14% think it went down
2025 figure to be lower again
16% expect that
38% think it will be up
31% about the same
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Today's immigration statistics (at 930) will likely show a further steep fall.
@jamesbowes01.bsky.social explains why.
ukandeu.ac.uk/the-coming-c...
@jamesbowes01.bsky.social explains why.
ukandeu.ac.uk/the-coming-c...
The coming collapse in immigration to the United Kingdom - UK in a changing Europe
James Bowes analyses the fall in net migration to the UK as a result of government policies and explores some of the political and economic consequences.
ukandeu.ac.uk
November 27, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Today's immigration statistics (at 930) will likely show a further steep fall.
@jamesbowes01.bsky.social explains why.
ukandeu.ac.uk/the-coming-c...
@jamesbowes01.bsky.social explains why.
ukandeu.ac.uk/the-coming-c...
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Remember when Brexiters were reduced to pretending that pint bottles of champagne represented a major win?
November 27, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Remember when Brexiters were reduced to pretending that pint bottles of champagne represented a major win?
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Fantastic news!
November 27, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Fantastic news!