Robert Campbell
@madman2.bsky.social
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Robert Campbell
@madman2.bsky.social
· Oct 28
Verification, Deliberation, Accountability: A new framework for tackling epistemic collapse and renewing democracy
Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.
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I think this new paper by @bellingcat.com Eliot Higgins and Dr Natalie Martin from the University of Nottingham; deserves more audience. If you're interested in Democracy and Political Reform you need to read this.
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Man who's never had a girlfriend struggles to understand why he's a man who's never had a girlfriend.
Fuentes, yesterday: “Our #1 political enemy is women because women constrain everything, every conversation, every man, everything. They have to be imprisoned. They are the ones that are hurting the fertility rate. They're the ones making us sympathetic to poor people, which are also brown people.”
Nick Fuentes: “The number one political enemy in America is women. … They have to be imprisoned.”
www.mediamatters.org
February 12, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Man who's never had a girlfriend struggles to understand why he's a man who's never had a girlfriend.
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It’s not your language that offends. It’s your racism.
February 12, 2026 at 12:11 PM
It’s not your language that offends. It’s your racism.
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Shame on the IOC for this awful action. And may the #StreisandEffect ensure that this Ukrainian athlete’s message spreads 10 times as far because of this hamfisted attempt at censorship.
In today’s frightening world, everything is political, & orgs pretending otherwise appear clueless or complicit.
In today’s frightening world, everything is political, & orgs pretending otherwise appear clueless or complicit.
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych is out of the Winter Olympics over a banned helmet honoring athletes killed in the war with Russia.
Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych out of Winter Olympics over banned helmet honoring war dead
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych is out of the Milan Cortina Games after he refusesd to stop wearing a banned tribute helmet.
bit.ly
February 12, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Shame on the IOC for this awful action. And may the #StreisandEffect ensure that this Ukrainian athlete’s message spreads 10 times as far because of this hamfisted attempt at censorship.
In today’s frightening world, everything is political, & orgs pretending otherwise appear clueless or complicit.
In today’s frightening world, everything is political, & orgs pretending otherwise appear clueless or complicit.
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This is really encouraging. It's not too late to stop this.
70 parliamentarians have written to the Home Office saying the settlement proposals are unfair & need a significant rethink
February 12, 2026 at 11:49 AM
This is really encouraging. It's not too late to stop this.
The story the world over.
“Studies consistently show that streets with bike lanes are safer for everyone than those without. The voices who complain the loudest about Montreal bike lanes tend to be those who don’t actually live — or vote — in the city.”
#polmtl
#polmtl
In the era of the climate crisis, politicians campaigning against bike lanes aren’t fit for office
Amid the climate crisis, politicians campaigning against bike lanes — as in Montreal municipal election campaign — aren’t fit for office.
cultmtl.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:56 PM
The story the world over.
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“Studies consistently show that streets with bike lanes are safer for everyone than those without. The voices who complain the loudest about Montreal bike lanes tend to be those who don’t actually live — or vote — in the city.”
#polmtl
#polmtl
In the era of the climate crisis, politicians campaigning against bike lanes aren’t fit for office
Amid the climate crisis, politicians campaigning against bike lanes — as in Montreal municipal election campaign — aren’t fit for office.
cultmtl.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:51 PM
“Studies consistently show that streets with bike lanes are safer for everyone than those without. The voices who complain the loudest about Montreal bike lanes tend to be those who don’t actually live — or vote — in the city.”
#polmtl
#polmtl
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Salvador’s ‘blocos afros’ are the creative economy in action. Education, culture, community care, women’s power & the joy that makes life worth living. Deeply honored to be welcomed into Olodum, Bloco Afro Muzenza , Didá & others, which make Salvador flourish, even when “the economy” doesn’t get it.
February 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Salvador’s ‘blocos afros’ are the creative economy in action. Education, culture, community care, women’s power & the joy that makes life worth living. Deeply honored to be welcomed into Olodum, Bloco Afro Muzenza , Didá & others, which make Salvador flourish, even when “the economy” doesn’t get it.
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If the PM reckons Jim Ratcliffe should apologise for spreading this exact same lie, should the Home Office apologise too, or? 🤨
February 12, 2026 at 9:29 AM
If the PM reckons Jim Ratcliffe should apologise for spreading this exact same lie, should the Home Office apologise too, or? 🤨
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Rarely mentioned but about much of Ratcliffe’s business ‘success’ is based on draining public money (very common among these ‘self made tycoons’)
Eg democracyforsale.substack.com/p/ineos-set-...
Eg democracyforsale.substack.com/p/ineos-set-...
February 11, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Rarely mentioned but about much of Ratcliffe’s business ‘success’ is based on draining public money (very common among these ‘self made tycoons’)
Eg democracyforsale.substack.com/p/ineos-set-...
Eg democracyforsale.substack.com/p/ineos-set-...
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If you have to wake up and choose not to act on your "gay thoughts" every single day, I have news for you, pet.
February 10, 2026 at 4:49 PM
If you have to wake up and choose not to act on your "gay thoughts" every single day, I have news for you, pet.
Work in progress
Pottery ceramics wheel thrown
Pottery ceramics wheel thrown
February 10, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Work in progress
Pottery ceramics wheel thrown
Pottery ceramics wheel thrown
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1. Many here seem bemused by the anger and disappointment this government attracts. Please bear with me while I try to explain it.
Let’s begin with Gaza. Starmer’s complicity is one of the major reasons so many people are disillusioned.
rethinkingsecurityorguk.wpcomstaging.com/2025/10/07/i...
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Let’s begin with Gaza. Starmer’s complicity is one of the major reasons so many people are disillusioned.
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Is our Government Complicit in Genocide?
The Genocide Convention imposes obligations on states and individuals not just to punish the crime of genocide but to actively prevent it. Two years into the war in Gaza and over 20 months since th…
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February 10, 2026 at 7:31 AM
1. Many here seem bemused by the anger and disappointment this government attracts. Please bear with me while I try to explain it.
Let’s begin with Gaza. Starmer’s complicity is one of the major reasons so many people are disillusioned.
rethinkingsecurityorguk.wpcomstaging.com/2025/10/07/i...
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Let’s begin with Gaza. Starmer’s complicity is one of the major reasons so many people are disillusioned.
rethinkingsecurityorguk.wpcomstaging.com/2025/10/07/i...
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Sent complaint to NHS England re the illegal use of their logo by Reform UK in their Gorton & Denton by-election material!
Just got a reply.
Quite pleased.
Sent complaint to NHS England re the illegal use of their logo by Reform UK in their Gorton & Denton by-election material!
Just got a reply.
Quite pleased.
February 9, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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Sent complaint to NHS England re the illegal use of their logo by Reform UK in their Gorton & Denton by-election material!
Just got a reply.
Quite pleased.
Sent complaint to NHS England re the illegal use of their logo by Reform UK in their Gorton & Denton by-election material!
Just got a reply.
Quite pleased.
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Reform UK’s ‘Dear Neighbour’ Trick… MKII…
Goodwin just got BUSTED!!!!!!!!!!
Goodwin just got BUSTED!!!!!!!!!!
February 8, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Reform UK’s ‘Dear Neighbour’ Trick… MKII…
Goodwin just got BUSTED!!!!!!!!!!
Goodwin just got BUSTED!!!!!!!!!!
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This is every city, every town, every urban centre, every single time car traffic is restricted. It is always a net social and economic benefit. There are no credibly documented exceptions.
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:21 PM
This is every city, every town, every urban centre, every single time car traffic is restricted. It is always a net social and economic benefit. There are no credibly documented exceptions.
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![David Cameron @David_Cameron 7:26 AM May 4, 2015
Britain faces a simple and inescapable choice - stability and strong Government with me, or chaos with Ed Miliband:
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Damn right. There's still time to transform a wasted govt into a transformational one. It's not as though nobody knows what needs doing, or we're lacking ideas about how.
Labour built the NHS in 3 years, and transformed the nation. They can this too. It just takes will.
Labour built the NHS in 3 years, and transformed the nation. They can this too. It just takes will.
McSweeney is gone. Time for Starmer to try to salvage his government by launching long overdue proper action to address all the flaws in our political system - peerages, patronage, cronyism, party finances, MPs revolving door, appointments, ministerial code, business interests, Leveson, etc etc.
I wrote this yesterday - Starmer could still turn his premiership around, if he finally, FINALLY, finds the courage to address the grubby circs which allow people like Mandelson to rise so far. bylinetimes.com/2026/02/07/t...
February 8, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Damn right. There's still time to transform a wasted govt into a transformational one. It's not as though nobody knows what needs doing, or we're lacking ideas about how.
Labour built the NHS in 3 years, and transformed the nation. They can this too. It just takes will.
Labour built the NHS in 3 years, and transformed the nation. They can this too. It just takes will.
The evidence is, and always has been OVERWHELMING.
Cycling is good for business
Cycling is good for business
When you remove through-traffic from city centres, everyone wins. Cafés get more trade, kids can cycle safely, walking feels relaxed, homes are quieter, and streets become places people actually want to spend time. Design for people and cities come alive.
February 8, 2026 at 6:29 PM
The evidence is, and always has been OVERWHELMING.
Cycling is good for business
Cycling is good for business
Blue Sunday - for some. HAHAHAHAH
McSweeney quits as Starmer's chief of staff www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...
Morgan McSweeney quits as PM's chief of staff following Mandelson scandal
McSweeney says he takes
www.bbc.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Blue Sunday - for some. HAHAHAHAH
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Since #bbclaurak is trending, let’s remind ourselves that ONE MONTH ago, the BBC invited Mandelson on for a soft-ball interview on her show. While HIS CLIENT , Palantir’s Louis Moseley appeared as a pundit
Both, as I wrote at time, were ‘abject failures of journalism’
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Both, as I wrote at time, were ‘abject failures of journalism’
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February 8, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Since #bbclaurak is trending, let’s remind ourselves that ONE MONTH ago, the BBC invited Mandelson on for a soft-ball interview on her show. While HIS CLIENT , Palantir’s Louis Moseley appeared as a pundit
Both, as I wrote at time, were ‘abject failures of journalism’
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Both, as I wrote at time, were ‘abject failures of journalism’
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In these dark days of February, a little something to look forward to.
February 7, 2026 at 6:42 AM
In these dark days of February, a little something to look forward to.
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Kids can't hang out in parks. They can't hang out at the mall. They don't have 3rd spaces because no one wants kids around and then we are surprised when they rely on SM for connection.
If you take that away, what do they have left?
If you take that away, what do they have left?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The impacts of locking under 16 yos from their social media networks are now beginning to bite for those young people who relied on them for social connection
The impacts of locking under 16 yos from their social media networks are now beginning to bite for those young people who relied on them for social connection
‘I’ve lost my friends’: advocacy groups warn Australia’s social media ban risks isolating kids with disabilities
Despite the ban’s aim to protect young people, experts are concerned that those in marginalised communities or living with disabilities could lose vital support networks
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Kids can't hang out in parks. They can't hang out at the mall. They don't have 3rd spaces because no one wants kids around and then we are surprised when they rely on SM for connection.
If you take that away, what do they have left?
If you take that away, what do they have left?
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The endless column inches, YouTube videos, podcasts and more given over to the largely non-existent rightwards shift of young men is exhausting.
A small fraction are getting radicalised by the online right. But most young men vote left and liberal! Even more so than millennials did at their age!
A small fraction are getting radicalised by the online right. But most young men vote left and liberal! Even more so than millennials did at their age!
The untold story that is told constantly and isn’t really true
February 7, 2026 at 12:37 PM
The endless column inches, YouTube videos, podcasts and more given over to the largely non-existent rightwards shift of young men is exhausting.
A small fraction are getting radicalised by the online right. But most young men vote left and liberal! Even more so than millennials did at their age!
A small fraction are getting radicalised by the online right. But most young men vote left and liberal! Even more so than millennials did at their age!
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When whatever happens at the top of the Labour Party finally happens and given the sorry mess that British politics has been for years, is it maybe time to fix a broken system? Get rid of the “two party politics” delusion? Embrace PR? It’s apparently good enough for Scotland, Wales and N Ireland.
February 7, 2026 at 1:55 PM
When whatever happens at the top of the Labour Party finally happens and given the sorry mess that British politics has been for years, is it maybe time to fix a broken system? Get rid of the “two party politics” delusion? Embrace PR? It’s apparently good enough for Scotland, Wales and N Ireland.
Someone is taking the piss.
I was not prepared to discover which 9 cities this is supposed to link.
Utterly bonkers
Utterly bonkers
Choosing to believe that Chris Williamson lost some kind of bet which is why he has been forced to propose this:
February 7, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Someone is taking the piss.