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Instead of conferring titles, gongs and baubles and then demanding those titles, gongs and baubles be removed…
…perhaps as a modern, mature polity we should have far fewer titles, gongs and baubles in the first place.
…perhaps as a modern, mature polity we should have far fewer titles, gongs and baubles in the first place.
February 2, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Instead of conferring titles, gongs and baubles and then demanding those titles, gongs and baubles be removed…
…perhaps as a modern, mature polity we should have far fewer titles, gongs and baubles in the first place.
…perhaps as a modern, mature polity we should have far fewer titles, gongs and baubles in the first place.
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Dear USA
Policing and law enforcement losing the confidence of the community does not end well.
Yours,
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Policing and law enforcement losing the confidence of the community does not end well.
Yours,
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
January 25, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Dear USA
Policing and law enforcement losing the confidence of the community does not end well.
Yours,
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Policing and law enforcement losing the confidence of the community does not end well.
Yours,
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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The inescapable view that on both the UK and USA, Charles de Gaulle was absolutely right.
January 7, 2026 at 5:41 PM
The inescapable view that on both the UK and USA, Charles de Gaulle was absolutely right.
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What makes this statement by Emmanuel Macron so unprecedented is, for the first time, a leading European ally is equating Trump with Putin.
“No intimidation or threat will influence us - neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world.”
EVERYTHING has changed.
“No intimidation or threat will influence us - neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world.”
EVERYTHING has changed.
January 17, 2026 at 8:04 PM
What makes this statement by Emmanuel Macron so unprecedented is, for the first time, a leading European ally is equating Trump with Putin.
“No intimidation or threat will influence us - neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world.”
EVERYTHING has changed.
“No intimidation or threat will influence us - neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world.”
EVERYTHING has changed.
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“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” —George Orwell (1984)
January 8, 2026 at 3:32 PM
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” —George Orwell (1984)
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Remember when every leader wanted their picture taken with Greta? She is still that truth teller, they just can't face the truth of their crimes.
Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
🚨BREAKING: GRETA THUNBERG ARRESTED UNDER TERRORISM ACT FOR SUPPORTING 'PALESTINE ACTION PRISONERS'
December 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Remember when every leader wanted their picture taken with Greta? She is still that truth teller, they just can't face the truth of their crimes.
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My cartoon for this week’s @theguardian.com books.
Lots more here: www.theguardian.com/books/series/tom-gauld-s-cultural-cartoons
Lots more here: www.theguardian.com/books/series/tom-gauld-s-cultural-cartoons
November 29, 2025 at 11:59 AM
My cartoon for this week’s @theguardian.com books.
Lots more here: www.theguardian.com/books/series/tom-gauld-s-cultural-cartoons
Lots more here: www.theguardian.com/books/series/tom-gauld-s-cultural-cartoons
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Where I still find hope for deomocracy in the UK www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/10...
Where I still find hope for deomocracy in the UK
A reader called Ellie Comber wrote this comment on the blog overnight:
I admit to being very frightened that democracy will be annihilated and that evil and greed will get the upper hand. Democracy is...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
October 12, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Where I still find hope for deomocracy in the UK www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/10...
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Autism is not a disease.
You can’t cure autism.
"Some people don’t care what we want. They want a cure for autism, and they spend a lot of time and money looking for it. This is bad for autistic people. People should spend time and money helping us live good lives."
Words by @autisticadvocacy.org.
You can’t cure autism.
"Some people don’t care what we want. They want a cure for autism, and they spend a lot of time and money looking for it. This is bad for autistic people. People should spend time and money helping us live good lives."
Words by @autisticadvocacy.org.
September 30, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Autism is not a disease.
You can’t cure autism.
"Some people don’t care what we want. They want a cure for autism, and they spend a lot of time and money looking for it. This is bad for autistic people. People should spend time and money helping us live good lives."
Words by @autisticadvocacy.org.
You can’t cure autism.
"Some people don’t care what we want. They want a cure for autism, and they spend a lot of time and money looking for it. This is bad for autistic people. People should spend time and money helping us live good lives."
Words by @autisticadvocacy.org.
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This is not the first time the far right has declared war on autism.
I will be joining, on the side of autism, and you should too.
open.substack.com/pub/lauriepe...
I will be joining, on the side of autism, and you should too.
open.substack.com/pub/lauriepe...
We Will Never Be Normal.
Autistic people don't need a cure, because neurodivergence is not a disease. Eat all the Tylenol you want.
open.substack.com
September 28, 2025 at 7:54 AM
This is not the first time the far right has declared war on autism.
I will be joining, on the side of autism, and you should too.
open.substack.com/pub/lauriepe...
I will be joining, on the side of autism, and you should too.
open.substack.com/pub/lauriepe...
Great episode. Gillian is just a wonderful interviewer, asking the right questions and reflecting on the answers.
open.spotify.com/episode/4iO4...
open.spotify.com/episode/4iO4...
38: I would DISMANTLE CAPITALISM with Grace Blakeley
If I Ruled the World by Gillian Burke · Episode
open.spotify.com
June 21, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Great episode. Gillian is just a wonderful interviewer, asking the right questions and reflecting on the answers.
open.spotify.com/episode/4iO4...
open.spotify.com/episode/4iO4...
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“The ultimate, hidden truth of the world is that it is something that we make, and could just as easily make differently.” ― David Graeber
May 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
“The ultimate, hidden truth of the world is that it is something that we make, and could just as easily make differently.” ― David Graeber
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The world needs a liberal Pope. What happens in Rome over the next few weeks is part of the power play that is shaping the world we will live in.
youtu.be/oMkqeNUW_3o?...
youtu.be/oMkqeNUW_3o?...
The choice of Pope is all about a power play between the left and right. What Pope do we need?
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
April 27, 2025 at 6:13 AM
The world needs a liberal Pope. What happens in Rome over the next few weeks is part of the power play that is shaping the world we will live in.
youtu.be/oMkqeNUW_3o?...
youtu.be/oMkqeNUW_3o?...
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“Never have we so hurt and mistreated our common home as we have in the last two hundred years. Reducing greenhouse gases requires honesty, courage and responsibility. Those who will have to suffer the consequences will not forget this failure of conscience and responsibility.” — Pope Francis
April 21, 2025 at 8:48 AM
“Never have we so hurt and mistreated our common home as we have in the last two hundred years. Reducing greenhouse gases requires honesty, courage and responsibility. Those who will have to suffer the consequences will not forget this failure of conscience and responsibility.” — Pope Francis
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A giant has left us: @Pontifex was a true fighter for peace and climate. Last November @miaamormottley and I met with him to discuss a new “Economics of the Common Good”. We will cherish his memory forever. YT video here. youtu.be/Ev3SOKNNtFI?...
Economics of the Common Good: A Vatican Dialogue with Mariana Mazzucato, PM Mottley & Pope Francis
YouTube video by UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose
youtu.be
April 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
A giant has left us: @Pontifex was a true fighter for peace and climate. Last November @miaamormottley and I met with him to discuss a new “Economics of the Common Good”. We will cherish his memory forever. YT video here. youtu.be/Ev3SOKNNtFI?...
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Meeting Gary's favourite economist: Ha-Joon Chang
YouTube video by Garys Economics
www.youtube.com
April 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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✨GIVEAWAY✨
Smokes has taken over my CUP delivery box so it’s time for a giveaway of 2 paperback copies of Blue Helmet Bureaucrats!
UK and EU addresses only pls (soz global pals!). RT & like for entry. Will randomly select the winners next Sat. 🩵💙🩵
Smokes has taken over my CUP delivery box so it’s time for a giveaway of 2 paperback copies of Blue Helmet Bureaucrats!
UK and EU addresses only pls (soz global pals!). RT & like for entry. Will randomly select the winners next Sat. 🩵💙🩵
February 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
✨GIVEAWAY✨
Smokes has taken over my CUP delivery box so it’s time for a giveaway of 2 paperback copies of Blue Helmet Bureaucrats!
UK and EU addresses only pls (soz global pals!). RT & like for entry. Will randomly select the winners next Sat. 🩵💙🩵
Smokes has taken over my CUP delivery box so it’s time for a giveaway of 2 paperback copies of Blue Helmet Bureaucrats!
UK and EU addresses only pls (soz global pals!). RT & like for entry. Will randomly select the winners next Sat. 🩵💙🩵
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What does Elon Musk want?
YouTube video by Garys Economics
www.youtube.com
January 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Bring all the tea and scones in the land! It’s the National Trust’s 130th birthday. As Dame Judi says here, goodness knows what Britain would be like without it.
#HappyBirthdayNationalTrust
#HappyBirthdayNationalTrust
Happy birthday to us! 130 today and still going strong 💪
A big thank you to everyone who is celebrating with us ♥️
A big thank you to everyone who is celebrating with us ♥️
January 12, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Bring all the tea and scones in the land! It’s the National Trust’s 130th birthday. As Dame Judi says here, goodness knows what Britain would be like without it.
#HappyBirthdayNationalTrust
#HappyBirthdayNationalTrust
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The data is in. 2024 was the warmest year on record, and probably in the whole of human history – about 1.6°C warmer than the pre-industrial period.
More than 1 billion individual thermometer measurements, made by thousands of people over many decades, have been condensed into a single number.
More than 1 billion individual thermometer measurements, made by thousands of people over many decades, have been condensed into a single number.
January 10, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The data is in. 2024 was the warmest year on record, and probably in the whole of human history – about 1.6°C warmer than the pre-industrial period.
More than 1 billion individual thermometer measurements, made by thousands of people over many decades, have been condensed into a single number.
More than 1 billion individual thermometer measurements, made by thousands of people over many decades, have been condensed into a single number.
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My new year’s resolution generator for @theguardian.com. Let me know what you get!
January 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
My new year’s resolution generator for @theguardian.com. Let me know what you get!
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Happy New Year!
(my cartoon for @newscientist.bsky.social)
(my cartoon for @newscientist.bsky.social)
January 1, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Happy New Year!
(my cartoon for @newscientist.bsky.social)
(my cartoon for @newscientist.bsky.social)
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I'm back. Here's What We're Doing in 2025
YouTube video by Garys Economics
www.youtube.com
December 29, 2024 at 7:08 PM