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Ben Mortimer @montimer.bsky.social · 3d

The Andrew Formerly Known as Prince

Screenshot of a BBC News headline "Prince Andrew to lose his 'prince' title and will move out of the Royal Lodge, Buckingham Palace says"

Ben Mortimer @montimer.bsky.social · 4d

Street Fighter is a work of satirical genius on a par with Verhoven's Starship Troopers, made all the better because as far as I can tell, no one involved, including the writers, director and producers were aware that was what they were making.

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Ben Mortimer @montimer.bsky.social · 4d

Between him, coffezilla, and a few others, there is some genuinely great journalism/reporting being done, with fearlessness, independence and a willingness to cover uncomfortable realities in an understandable way. Its a shame so few major outlets are doing the same.

Ben Mortimer @montimer.bsky.social · 4d

I'm glad someone else has noticed this. I've been following his coverage of the Ukraine War for what must be a couple of years now, and its fascinating seeing how he's clung to his moral compass so strongly, both on Trump and on Netenyahu.

Hopefully there are a lot more people like him in the US

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Ben Mortimer @montimer.bsky.social · 9d

Have some art. A piece inspired by the amazing Skating Polly gig i went to at the 100 Club the other day.

Went for a 1980s, 2000AD art style with this. Really pleased with how its come out

#art #illustration #inktober

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Ben Mortimer @montimer.bsky.social · 12d

And the related question, how many pancakes and cucumbers would you need if the answer to the first question was 'yes'?

Ben Mortimer @montimer.bsky.social · 12d

I have nerd-sniped myself with the question "would diving headfirst into a pit of gold coins break the neck of a human-sized anthropomorphic duck?"

I really don't have time for this today.

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Ben Mortimer @montimer.bsky.social · 12d

I firmly believe, even non-Christians should become comfortable with calling out people's blasphemy and heresy whenever they use the Bible to justify hate.

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Caroline Litman @alicemydaughter.bsky.social · 13d

I’m so angry and upset. These women do not speak for me.

In dark moments I’m relieved that Alice isn’t here to witness it, for how could I protect her? All a mother wants is to keep their child safe.

Then I feel broken that I even thought that.

Cis women please sign to help
counter this hatred ⬇️

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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 13d

Almost 60,000 women have signed this petition by @nionwomen.bsky.social women to say that the transphobes do not speak for them. Meanwhile the Daily Express front-pages seven transphobes, falsely claiming that they “represent women”. If they do not represent you. Please sign.

notinourname.org.uk

DAILY
EXPRESS
BACKING BRITAIN FOR 125 YEARS
express.co.uk
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025
EXCLUSIVE 'Magnificent Seven' Darlington nurses continue their female-only spaces fight
FOR THE SAFETY AND DIGNITY OF EVERY WOMAN AND GIRLY

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 21d

Maybe there's something in this Nigel Farage and Nathan Gill Russian bribes story....

Lots of stories about Nathan Gill and Russian bribes.

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Aliza Adi (she/her) @alizaadi.bsky.social · 23d

This is happening right now, across the UK – affecting thousands of young Trans+ people who are simply trying to be themselves and thrive

Young Trans+ people being inflicted with unspeakable mental and physical suffering

And all the while, anti-trans medical professionals, media figures,..

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Sophie Molly @sophiemolly.co.uk · 23d

"Laura found an NHS Dr in Brighton who helped support her daughter for 6 months.

Laura described it as ‘six months of support bliss’ before NHS ICB Sussex (Integrated Care Board) began investigating them."

northwestbylines.co.uk/news/health/...

MP fails to support suicidal constituent

A mother pleaded with her MP to help her suicidal15-year-old daughter who said she ‘wanted to take her own life’

northwestbylines.co.uk

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Ben Mortimer @montimer.bsky.social · 24d

There may also be an element of leaders following these orders to remain in post, with a view that refusing now might mean they're not able to stop something worse later.

Ben Mortimer @montimer.bsky.social · 24d

Is that a case of them not refusing, or it just not being reported though?

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Ben Mortimer @montimer.bsky.social · 26d

Not to get conspiratorial, but actually a lot of these degrees lead to pretty good, highly paid careers.

The thing is, they also teach students to analyse media, and be critical of information sources.

Maybe that's why media barons and bullshitting politicians have spent decades denigrating them.

Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 26d

Badenoch and Co see education only as a means to a massive income in some soul destroying career.

Devoid of imagination and the power of knowledge they view life entirely through the prism of the CV.

My advice always is to study what interests you and the rest will follow

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Ben Mortimer @montimer.bsky.social · 26d

It can't possibly be. I genuinely dont know how you could possibly make a bad film with that premise/cast

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Ben Mortimer @montimer.bsky.social · 26d

Yeah, i started at the very tail end of RT, left at the beginning of 3rd, then came back around the end of 7th, and it feels so much more friendly, welcoming and exciting. Even the prices aren't that hideous when buying through 3rd parties.

I do miss the old blister packs though.

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Ben Mortimer @montimer.bsky.social · 26d

I'm fairly certain the people kvetching about modern GW are from after the 2nd/early 3rd edition era. Apart from the parts service (and the tongue in cheek nature of RT) there are very few things that aren't significantly better than in the 90s.

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Caroline Litman @alicemydaughter.bsky.social · 27d

Has anyone made this FOI request of the south-west and the London CYP Gender services?

This post ⬇️relates to the north-west service, where not one young person has been offered medical transition since the service was opened over a year ago.

This isn't treatment. It's state sanctioned conversion.

EmiB71 @emiliab.bsky.social · Sep 30

#UK #TransRights An FOI has just confirmed what all of us have feared: for the Youth gender services, since July 2024, not a single patient has been referred to commence HRT. And 22 have been moved from youth to adult services , also without treatment. This is scandalous.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 27d

I strongly object to the comparison many are making these days between Stephen Miller and Joseph Goebbels.

I think it's deeply misguided, and unfair, to compare them.

Goebbels was a far better propagandist, and didn't execute much policy.

Miller far more closely resembles Heinrich Himmler.

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Ben Mortimer @montimer.bsky.social · 28d

Went to see The Back to the Future musical this afternoon, and 90s Saturday evening TV comedian Brian Connelly is genuinely phenomenal as Doc Brown in it. Which is a sentence I never expected to type.

Ben Mortimer @montimer.bsky.social · Oct 3

This is utterly glorious.

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𝓪 𝓶𝓪𝓵𝓮𝓿𝓸𝓵𝓮𝓷𝓽 𝓶𝓸𝓽𝓱 🦋 @totr.bsky.social · Oct 3

Labour described as "too toxic" by Literally Satan

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · Oct 3

A US spyware firm has ruled out helping the UK Government implement digital ID over concerns the legislation is 'undemocratic'

Palantir UK boss rules out contract bids for digital ID over 'undemocratic' concern

www.thenational.scot

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Ben Mortimer @montimer.bsky.social · Oct 3

I cannot believe actual journalists are referring to an animated character as an "AI actor". Its honestly embarrassing that even when they're not completely falling for the tech bro bullshit they’re still parroting the marketing language.

Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · Oct 2

Fake actor deepens anxiety over AI in Hollywood

The Dutch creator of an AI-generated actor named Tilly Norwood created a backlash in Hollywood when she said she would soon be signed by a talent agency.

www.latimes.com

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Ben Mortimer @montimer.bsky.social · Oct 2

I'm unlikely to keep up with #Inktober as I have a ton of work to do, but here's a doodle of one of my cats. As he's a pretty cooperative model, if I do keep doing these, you'll see more of him. #art #illustration

A pen drawing of a cat logging around looking very lazy.

Text reading "inktober 2025, Day 1, 'draw me like one of your French Girls"

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