The Prophet Cassandra
@prophetcassandra.bsky.social
Talks occasionally.
Trans. 28. London. She/Her.
Trans. 28. London. She/Her.
Pinned
Wrote a short story about making the perfect Christmas Lunch since it's the season
Reviews so far:
"Gave me an existential crisis"
"Thoroughly Enjoyed that"
"Can't believe it had such a happy ending"
Reviews so far:
"Gave me an existential crisis"
"Thoroughly Enjoyed that"
"Can't believe it had such a happy ending"
Should probably reup this while it's seasonally appropriate.
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In a touching tribute to his mentor, Morgan McSweeney has resigned in disgrace.
February 8, 2026 at 2:46 PM
In a touching tribute to his mentor, Morgan McSweeney has resigned in disgrace.
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Right that the prime minister has resigned. His successor, Keir Starmer, has a very difficult inheritance.
Morgan McSweeney resigns as Downing Street chief of staff
Exit of Mandelson protégé comes as Sir Keir Starmer seeks to stave off leadership speculation
www.ft.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Right that the prime minister has resigned. His successor, Keir Starmer, has a very difficult inheritance.
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Woah this polling is looking good
February 6, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Woah this polling is looking good
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On the Labour side, there’s a lot of “the public are not able to face up to Hard Choices” - you never gave them the chance to! You instead presented a manifesto that was either an act of self-deception or just of regular deception!
February 6, 2026 at 1:13 PM
On the Labour side, there’s a lot of “the public are not able to face up to Hard Choices” - you never gave them the chance to! You instead presented a manifesto that was either an act of self-deception or just of regular deception!
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One of the pro Ed arguments is that imo he'd be the only person willing to take "Do what you want and leave before the election"
Yet this is a government with three years left to run and an enormous Commons majority. For all the problems, there is an enormous opportunity there for someone with the political nous to take it and use it.
Starmer's reported condition - incredibly unpopular, shorn of authority, probably un-reelectable and yet will stagger on for want of an alternative - is just the new normal of how Britain is governed. It was also true for two-thirds of May's premiership, half of Johnson's and all of Sunak's.
February 6, 2026 at 12:45 PM
One of the pro Ed arguments is that imo he'd be the only person willing to take "Do what you want and leave before the election"
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Genuinely do people in Westminster (journalists and MPs) give a fuck about women and girls?
Mandelson’s appointment isn’t just a frothy bit of court drama. A “good and serious man” wouldn’t have appointed a known close associate of the world’s most notorious pedophile to be US ambassador.
Mandelson’s appointment isn’t just a frothy bit of court drama. A “good and serious man” wouldn’t have appointed a known close associate of the world’s most notorious pedophile to be US ambassador.
I know we all know Polly has been churning out this absolute drivel without fail every column since her first column but truly, this is a level willfully unexamined priors, stubborn not noticing what's in front of you, credulity & hard of thinking that at this stage is kinda impressive
February 6, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Genuinely do people in Westminster (journalists and MPs) give a fuck about women and girls?
Mandelson’s appointment isn’t just a frothy bit of court drama. A “good and serious man” wouldn’t have appointed a known close associate of the world’s most notorious pedophile to be US ambassador.
Mandelson’s appointment isn’t just a frothy bit of court drama. A “good and serious man” wouldn’t have appointed a known close associate of the world’s most notorious pedophile to be US ambassador.
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Absolutely brilliant column by @patrickmaguire.bsky.social: every word of it true:
Keir Starmer’s hollowness is clear for all to see
The PM’s distaste for politics means he has outsourced every significant decision and now finds he’s left to pay the bill
www.thetimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Absolutely brilliant column by @patrickmaguire.bsky.social: every word of it true:
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putting the ascii art comms staffers in charge of articulating a coherent, compelling defense for the american republic
February 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM
putting the ascii art comms staffers in charge of articulating a coherent, compelling defense for the american republic
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every time we’ve seen any of these people’s whatsapps, it hasn’t revealed a particularly great culture
February 5, 2026 at 3:34 PM
every time we’ve seen any of these people’s whatsapps, it hasn’t revealed a particularly great culture
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In Starmer's mind, this clears things up.
Except it doesn't. Because it suggests Starmer took Mandelson's word - the word of someone who had been sacked from government twice before, who had good reason to hide the extent of his Epstein friendship - at face value, in spite of the evidence
Except it doesn't. Because it suggests Starmer took Mandelson's word - the word of someone who had been sacked from government twice before, who had good reason to hide the extent of his Epstein friendship - at face value, in spite of the evidence
February 5, 2026 at 12:23 PM
In Starmer's mind, this clears things up.
Except it doesn't. Because it suggests Starmer took Mandelson's word - the word of someone who had been sacked from government twice before, who had good reason to hide the extent of his Epstein friendship - at face value, in spite of the evidence
Except it doesn't. Because it suggests Starmer took Mandelson's word - the word of someone who had been sacked from government twice before, who had good reason to hide the extent of his Epstein friendship - at face value, in spite of the evidence
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Al Cairns? Some of you don't remember Dan Jarvis, and it shows.
Talk has turned to who replaces Starmer (again).
Labour MP tonight:
“As far as I'm concerned, Starmer is done. What matters is what's next. If it's Angela, the honeymoon lasts a week. If it's Wes, a month. If it's Al, 6 months. Hard to see how it turns around beyond that.”
Labour MP tonight:
“As far as I'm concerned, Starmer is done. What matters is what's next. If it's Angela, the honeymoon lasts a week. If it's Wes, a month. If it's Al, 6 months. Hard to see how it turns around beyond that.”
February 4, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Al Cairns? Some of you don't remember Dan Jarvis, and it shows.
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If you are a labour mp morgan mcsweeney thinks you're an idiot
Latest from Downing St:
“Before Peter Mandelson was appointed, there had been reports that linked him with Jeffrey Epstein, including after he was first convicted. This was looked into as part of the appointment process, as the Prime Minister referenced today…”
“Before Peter Mandelson was appointed, there had been reports that linked him with Jeffrey Epstein, including after he was first convicted. This was looked into as part of the appointment process, as the Prime Minister referenced today…”
February 4, 2026 at 5:45 PM
If you are a labour mp morgan mcsweeney thinks you're an idiot
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These proposals are morally abhorrent - pulling the rug out from people who are in the middle of a lengthy process gaining ILR is going to inflict untold misery on many.
And also what will it even gain Labour? Maximum pain for little if any gain
And also what will it even gain Labour? Maximum pain for little if any gain
Shabana Mahmood defends immigration reforms amid Labour opposition
Shabana Mahmood defends immigration reforms amid Labour opposition
Around 40 Labour MPs have raised concerns about the impact of the government's proposals.
www.bbc.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:32 PM
These proposals are morally abhorrent - pulling the rug out from people who are in the middle of a lengthy process gaining ILR is going to inflict untold misery on many.
And also what will it even gain Labour? Maximum pain for little if any gain
And also what will it even gain Labour? Maximum pain for little if any gain
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“Labour shouldn’t change leader before May” seems wrong to me:
- it might make the defeats less bad, which matters in and of itself
- brand new leaders can get away with a loss when they’ve been brought in under acknowledged crisis conditions: see Anas Sarwar, 2021
- it might make the defeats less bad, which matters in and of itself
- brand new leaders can get away with a loss when they’ve been brought in under acknowledged crisis conditions: see Anas Sarwar, 2021
February 4, 2026 at 4:07 PM
“Labour shouldn’t change leader before May” seems wrong to me:
- it might make the defeats less bad, which matters in and of itself
- brand new leaders can get away with a loss when they’ve been brought in under acknowledged crisis conditions: see Anas Sarwar, 2021
- it might make the defeats less bad, which matters in and of itself
- brand new leaders can get away with a loss when they’ve been brought in under acknowledged crisis conditions: see Anas Sarwar, 2021
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EXC: Disgraced peer Peter Mandelson was directly involved in helping Morgan McSweeney select Labour’s parliamentary candidates ahead of the 2024 general election, a party whistleblower told The i Paper.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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Mandelson was given secret spreadsheet to vet left-wing MPs in Labour power struggle
The revelation shows the extent of Mandelson’s direct involvement in the bitter battle to gain control of the party ahead of the 2024 general election
inews.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 12:29 PM
EXC: Disgraced peer Peter Mandelson was directly involved in helping Morgan McSweeney select Labour’s parliamentary candidates ahead of the 2024 general election, a party whistleblower told The i Paper.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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How about increasing taxes?
Keir Starmer is convening advisers today to try and break the deadlock on delayed Defence Investment Plan, with other crucial convos lined up by PM
Govt officials are examining ‘creative solutions’ to override defence funding gap of up to £28bn over 10 years
www.ft.com/content/4458...
Govt officials are examining ‘creative solutions’ to override defence funding gap of up to £28bn over 10 years
www.ft.com/content/4458...
Keir Starmer seeks to push forward with delayed defence investment plan
Meeting convened by UK prime minister comes as officials examine ways of overriding multibillion-pound funding gap
www.ft.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:05 AM
How about increasing taxes?
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And well, even if there is some very decisive move, it is still very hard to answer the question: 'Why did you ignore security advice to appoint this man to a senior role? Why did you believe whatever asurances he gave you?'
February 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
And well, even if there is some very decisive move, it is still very hard to answer the question: 'Why did you ignore security advice to appoint this man to a senior role? Why did you believe whatever asurances he gave you?'
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They appointed him because they thought the security concerns meant Trump would like him - it’s just we have to pretend not to have noticed they went “Peter loves hanging out with nonces & that’s 90% of this job”
Everyone should go
Everyone should go
No 10 appointed Mandelson despite security concerns, Sky News understands
Number 10 say developed vetting was done by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in the normal way.
news.sky.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:38 PM
They appointed him because they thought the security concerns meant Trump would like him - it’s just we have to pretend not to have noticed they went “Peter loves hanging out with nonces & that’s 90% of this job”
Everyone should go
Everyone should go
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breaking
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn MP has just reported Peter Mandelson to the Metropolitan Police to investigate whether there is sufficient evidence of criminality in his actions as a UK government minister and in his long-standing relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn MP has just reported Peter Mandelson to the Metropolitan Police to investigate whether there is sufficient evidence of criminality in his actions as a UK government minister and in his long-standing relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
February 2, 2026 at 3:37 PM
breaking
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn MP has just reported Peter Mandelson to the Metropolitan Police to investigate whether there is sufficient evidence of criminality in his actions as a UK government minister and in his long-standing relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn MP has just reported Peter Mandelson to the Metropolitan Police to investigate whether there is sufficient evidence of criminality in his actions as a UK government minister and in his long-standing relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
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🚨BREAKING - Gordon Brown says he has asked the Cabinet Secretary "to investigate the disclosure of confidential and market sensitive information" allegedly from Mandelson
Says he asked the cabinet office to investigate this in September and department found no record.
Says he asked the cabinet office to investigate this in September and department found no record.
February 2, 2026 at 3:09 PM
🚨BREAKING - Gordon Brown says he has asked the Cabinet Secretary "to investigate the disclosure of confidential and market sensitive information" allegedly from Mandelson
Says he asked the cabinet office to investigate this in September and department found no record.
Says he asked the cabinet office to investigate this in September and department found no record.
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Can't even leak confidential cabinet finance information to a known paedophile anymore, because of woke.
February 2, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Can't even leak confidential cabinet finance information to a known paedophile anymore, because of woke.
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BREAKING on ft website:
Lord Peter Mandelson leaked a sensitive UK government document to Jeffrey Epstein while he was business secretary that proposed £20bn of asset sales and revealed Labour’s tax policy plans
www.ft.com/content/fdf7...
Lord Peter Mandelson leaked a sensitive UK government document to Jeffrey Epstein while he was business secretary that proposed £20bn of asset sales and revealed Labour’s tax policy plans
www.ft.com/content/fdf7...
Mandelson leaked sensitive UK government tax plans to Epstein
Former ambassador forwarded memo from special adviser to Gordon Brown to late sex offender in 2009
www.ft.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:30 AM
BREAKING on ft website:
Lord Peter Mandelson leaked a sensitive UK government document to Jeffrey Epstein while he was business secretary that proposed £20bn of asset sales and revealed Labour’s tax policy plans
www.ft.com/content/fdf7...
Lord Peter Mandelson leaked a sensitive UK government document to Jeffrey Epstein while he was business secretary that proposed £20bn of asset sales and revealed Labour’s tax policy plans
www.ft.com/content/fdf7...
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since Anas Sarwar wants us all to talk about his policy on trans issues today, all I’m thinking is, it’s *such* an exercise in cowardice that pretends it’s principle.
Scottish Labour voted overwhelmingly *for* gender recognition reform *in this parliamentary term* *under Anas Sarwar’s leadership*
Scottish Labour voted overwhelmingly *for* gender recognition reform *in this parliamentary term* *under Anas Sarwar’s leadership*
February 2, 2026 at 10:22 AM
since Anas Sarwar wants us all to talk about his policy on trans issues today, all I’m thinking is, it’s *such* an exercise in cowardice that pretends it’s principle.
Scottish Labour voted overwhelmingly *for* gender recognition reform *in this parliamentary term* *under Anas Sarwar’s leadership*
Scottish Labour voted overwhelmingly *for* gender recognition reform *in this parliamentary term* *under Anas Sarwar’s leadership*