Dr Abdul Jabbar
@ajhud.bsky.social
University Academic, Dean of Internationalisation, avid walker and loves running in the rain. Opinions my own.
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Reform UK are raising Council Tax across the country. They claim they didn’t formally pledge to reduce it.
The graphic attached shows exactly what they campaigned on during the Local Elections.
‘Council tax rise cannot be ruled out, says Reform’
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
The graphic attached shows exactly what they campaigned on during the Local Elections.
‘Council tax rise cannot be ruled out, says Reform’
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
December 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Reform UK are raising Council Tax across the country. They claim they didn’t formally pledge to reduce it.
The graphic attached shows exactly what they campaigned on during the Local Elections.
‘Council tax rise cannot be ruled out, says Reform’
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
The graphic attached shows exactly what they campaigned on during the Local Elections.
‘Council tax rise cannot be ruled out, says Reform’
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Great article in the guardian about AI velocity. One great quote: “A sandwich has more regulation than AI.”
www.theguardian.com/technology/n...
www.theguardian.com/technology/n...
‘It’s going much too fast’: the inside story of the race to create the ultimate AI
In Silicon Valley, rival companies are spending trillions of dollars to reach a goal that could change humanity – or potentially destroy it
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Great article in the guardian about AI velocity. One great quote: “A sandwich has more regulation than AI.”
www.theguardian.com/technology/n...
www.theguardian.com/technology/n...
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Support for Reform NOSEDIVES across several major polls
Support for Reform NOSEDIVES across several major polls
Blimey, this should set some alarm bells ringing. After a rough few weeks, Reform now find their advantage in the polls slipping.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Support for Reform NOSEDIVES across several major polls
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After a rough few weeks, Reform now find their advantage in the polls slipping!
December 1, 2025 at 9:17 AM
After a rough few weeks, Reform now find their advantage in the polls slipping!
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Last week on Wonkhe: As maximum fees increase for English undergraduates, Jim Dickinson explores how new price transparency rules under consumer law change the rules on what universities must tell students about the cost of HE
Universities now need to be much clearer about the total cost of a course
As maximum fees increase for English undergraduates, Jim Dickinson explores how new price transparency rules under consumer law change the rules on what universities must tell students about the cost...
buff.ly
December 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Last week on Wonkhe: As maximum fees increase for English undergraduates, Jim Dickinson explores how new price transparency rules under consumer law change the rules on what universities must tell students about the cost of HE
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In other shocking news, adjascent apples in same barrel also appear brownish.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
PS I know it shouldn't surprise me, but OF COURSE he lives in France.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
PS I know it shouldn't surprise me, but OF COURSE he lives in France.
Former Brexit Party MEP denies taking payment from pro-Russian campaign
A prominent former MEP for Nigel Farage's old party denies taking bribes in a pro-Russian campaign.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:46 AM
In other shocking news, adjascent apples in same barrel also appear brownish.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
PS I know it shouldn't surprise me, but OF COURSE he lives in France.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
PS I know it shouldn't surprise me, but OF COURSE he lives in France.
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A solicitor, Andrew Milne has been bullying leaseholders across Sheffield into paying him extraordinary sums, with no legal basis.
Why hasn't the SRA stopped him? Because he's conducted an extraordinary campaign against the SRA. 180 complaints. Two judicial reviews.
More here: buff.ly/LmLVegM
Why hasn't the SRA stopped him? Because he's conducted an extraordinary campaign against the SRA. 180 complaints. Two judicial reviews.
More here: buff.ly/LmLVegM
SRA urged to take action as we reveal solicitor has ‘purposely frustrated’ investigation
Solicitor Andrew Jonathan Milne delayed an official investigation into his alleged professional misconduct by overwhelming the regulator with complaints and threatening them with two injunctions se…
buff.ly
November 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
A solicitor, Andrew Milne has been bullying leaseholders across Sheffield into paying him extraordinary sums, with no legal basis.
Why hasn't the SRA stopped him? Because he's conducted an extraordinary campaign against the SRA. 180 complaints. Two judicial reviews.
More here: buff.ly/LmLVegM
Why hasn't the SRA stopped him? Because he's conducted an extraordinary campaign against the SRA. 180 complaints. Two judicial reviews.
More here: buff.ly/LmLVegM
Never seen a losing run like this in my lifetime. Shocking performance by Liverpool. Maybe it’s time for a change? Glad I don’t have to make that decision.
#lfc #liverpool
#lfc #liverpool
November 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Never seen a losing run like this in my lifetime. Shocking performance by Liverpool. Maybe it’s time for a change? Glad I don’t have to make that decision.
#lfc #liverpool
#lfc #liverpool
if this was an act of "calculated violence" why is he not getting charged with attempted murder?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Paul Doyle pleads guilty to 31 Liverpool parade charges
Paul Doyle broke down in tears as he admitted seriously injuring fans at Liverpool's victory parade.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
if this was an act of "calculated violence" why is he not getting charged with attempted murder?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The only reason Gill stopped being the Reform UK leader in Wales was because he failed to win a seat in the 2021 Senedd election.
Zia Yusuf keeps trying to make this sound like this is ancient history, and Reform washed their hands of him, but nothing is further from the truth.
Zia Yusuf keeps trying to make this sound like this is ancient history, and Reform washed their hands of him, but nothing is further from the truth.
November 24, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The only reason Gill stopped being the Reform UK leader in Wales was because he failed to win a seat in the 2021 Senedd election.
Zia Yusuf keeps trying to make this sound like this is ancient history, and Reform washed their hands of him, but nothing is further from the truth.
Zia Yusuf keeps trying to make this sound like this is ancient history, and Reform washed their hands of him, but nothing is further from the truth.
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I take on average 10,000 stills and a half hour of video every week. Most I'll never think about again. This I'll hold onto until I grow old. 4 hours ago.
Zero edits. No recoloring. No cropping. Nothing. Just straight up reality. 🦑
Zero edits. No recoloring. No cropping. Nothing. Just straight up reality. 🦑
November 23, 2025 at 5:21 AM
I take on average 10,000 stills and a half hour of video every week. Most I'll never think about again. This I'll hold onto until I grow old. 4 hours ago.
Zero edits. No recoloring. No cropping. Nothing. Just straight up reality. 🦑
Zero edits. No recoloring. No cropping. Nothing. Just straight up reality. 🦑
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The eye test says Liverpool's press isn't working, the data says it is... either way, it's helping their attack.
Digging into this in my Friday newsletter: www.andrewbeasleyfootball.com/p/the-pressu...
Digging into this in my Friday newsletter: www.andrewbeasleyfootball.com/p/the-pressu...
November 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The eye test says Liverpool's press isn't working, the data says it is... either way, it's helping their attack.
Digging into this in my Friday newsletter: www.andrewbeasleyfootball.com/p/the-pressu...
Digging into this in my Friday newsletter: www.andrewbeasleyfootball.com/p/the-pressu...
One of the main news stories of the day was the sentencing of a ex reform leader who took bribes from Russia. Tumbleweed on the daily mail!
November 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
One of the main news stories of the day was the sentencing of a ex reform leader who took bribes from Russia. Tumbleweed on the daily mail!
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The Big Green Books Advent Calendar.
Choose from 4, 6 or 12 books.
Unwrap a surprise book every few days in the run up to Christmas.
Each book will be individually picked based on what you enjoy reading.
Info HERE.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/simon-likes-...
PLEASE SHARE.
Ends tomorrow.
Choose from 4, 6 or 12 books.
Unwrap a surprise book every few days in the run up to Christmas.
Each book will be individually picked based on what you enjoy reading.
Info HERE.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/simon-likes-...
PLEASE SHARE.
Ends tomorrow.
November 16, 2025 at 10:42 PM
The Big Green Books Advent Calendar.
Choose from 4, 6 or 12 books.
Unwrap a surprise book every few days in the run up to Christmas.
Each book will be individually picked based on what you enjoy reading.
Info HERE.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/simon-likes-...
PLEASE SHARE.
Ends tomorrow.
Choose from 4, 6 or 12 books.
Unwrap a surprise book every few days in the run up to Christmas.
Each book will be individually picked based on what you enjoy reading.
Info HERE.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/simon-likes-...
PLEASE SHARE.
Ends tomorrow.
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A strange post from the Ukip leader, pictured at the Aldershot memorial, but seeming to want people to believe/imagine it was the Cenotaph
November 9, 2025 at 11:24 PM
A strange post from the Ukip leader, pictured at the Aldershot memorial, but seeming to want people to believe/imagine it was the Cenotaph
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Warlock: *reading spellbook* ARGH!
Wizard: what's wrong?
Warlock: I'm trying to find this book's terms and conditions.
Wizard: it doesn't...have...any?
Warlock: what sorcery is this.
Sorcerer: Don't you bring me into this.
Wizard: what's wrong?
Warlock: I'm trying to find this book's terms and conditions.
Wizard: it doesn't...have...any?
Warlock: what sorcery is this.
Sorcerer: Don't you bring me into this.
November 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Warlock: *reading spellbook* ARGH!
Wizard: what's wrong?
Warlock: I'm trying to find this book's terms and conditions.
Wizard: it doesn't...have...any?
Warlock: what sorcery is this.
Sorcerer: Don't you bring me into this.
Wizard: what's wrong?
Warlock: I'm trying to find this book's terms and conditions.
Wizard: it doesn't...have...any?
Warlock: what sorcery is this.
Sorcerer: Don't you bring me into this.
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I'll basically do anything! I'm moving back to NYC next week after 16 years in Florida. I have skills,but as I am changing careers at 56 years old (Yale grad, 25 yrs small business owner/acupuncturist, 11 yrs as a homeschool mom), I don't think my resume will convey my abilities. I'll try anyway! 😁
November 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I'll basically do anything! I'm moving back to NYC next week after 16 years in Florida. I have skills,but as I am changing careers at 56 years old (Yale grad, 25 yrs small business owner/acupuncturist, 11 yrs as a homeschool mom), I don't think my resume will convey my abilities. I'll try anyway! 😁
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Bahahahahahaha
November 5, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Bahahahahahaha
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BBC News bulletins leading on the story of an Algerian man being mistakenly released by the prison service.
Funnily enough I don't remember these cases ever leading the bulletins when an average of ten prisoners were mistakenly released a month in the final year of the last Government
Funnily enough I don't remember these cases ever leading the bulletins when an average of ten prisoners were mistakenly released a month in the final year of the last Government
November 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
BBC News bulletins leading on the story of an Algerian man being mistakenly released by the prison service.
Funnily enough I don't remember these cases ever leading the bulletins when an average of ten prisoners were mistakenly released a month in the final year of the last Government
Funnily enough I don't remember these cases ever leading the bulletins when an average of ten prisoners were mistakenly released a month in the final year of the last Government
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Please repost! I am looking for a PhD candidate in the area of Computational Cognitive Neuroscience to start in early 2026.
The position is funded as part of the Excellence Cluster "The Adaptive Mind" at @jlugiessen.bsky.social.
Please apply here until Nov 25:
www.uni-giessen.de/de/ueber-uns...
The position is funded as part of the Excellence Cluster "The Adaptive Mind" at @jlugiessen.bsky.social.
Please apply here until Nov 25:
www.uni-giessen.de/de/ueber-uns...
November 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Please repost! I am looking for a PhD candidate in the area of Computational Cognitive Neuroscience to start in early 2026.
The position is funded as part of the Excellence Cluster "The Adaptive Mind" at @jlugiessen.bsky.social.
Please apply here until Nov 25:
www.uni-giessen.de/de/ueber-uns...
The position is funded as part of the Excellence Cluster "The Adaptive Mind" at @jlugiessen.bsky.social.
Please apply here until Nov 25:
www.uni-giessen.de/de/ueber-uns...
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Samir Zitouni: a British hero
Train hero who saved passengers during attack named
The family of rail worker Samir Zitouni say they are
www.bbc.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Samir Zitouni: a British hero