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Byline Festival @bylinefestival.bsky.social · May 4

There’s never been a more important time for Byline Festival, 11-13/7

With Trump and Musk, the rise of Reform & the far right in Europe

Spend the weekend discussing solutions & inspiring ways to defend truth and democracy.

Don’t miss cheapest tickets

www.bylinefestival.com

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bylinepodcast.bsky.social @bylinepodcast.bsky.social · Jul 18

NEW EPISODE: #Trump - Russia, Epstein and why the UK can no longer trusts US Intelligence.

@christophersteele.bsky.social joins @goldbergradio.bsky.social

@bylinefestival.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social

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Byline Podcast: Christopher Steele: Mistrusting Trump and the USA

Adrian Goldberg talks for former UK intelligence officer Christopher Steele about his 2016 dossier which suggested that Donald Trump's had close links to Russia - and that the Kremlin had 'komproma...

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ashley greb photo @ashleygrebphoto.bsky.social · Jul 22

An wonderfully uplifting session at @bylinefestival.bsky.social which truly deserved both the packed house & standing ovation it received.

@carolecadwalla.bsky.social & @carolvorders.bsky.social
Keele Uni - 12.07.25

A real privilege to be there and hear them speak.

#bylinefestival #life #politics

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Amanda @amandadudman.bsky.social · Jul 12

Mike Berners Lee kicks off the workshop at @bylinefestival.bsky.social

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Amanda @amandadudman.bsky.social · Jul 12

A smidgeon of outputs from the great workshop on climate truth and combating populism @bylinefestival.bsky.social Led by Jessica from @mpwatch.bsky.social and @mikebernerslee.bsky.social 🙌🏻👏🫶🏻

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Amanda @amandadudman.bsky.social · Jul 12

In the house (chapel) @carolecadwalla.bsky.social speaks at @bylinefestival.bsky.social ‘Can journalism make a difference any more’.

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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · Jul 12

BREAKING: at @bylinefestival.bsky.social @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social reveals she is considering running for Mayor of London

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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · Jul 12

Just had the wonderful experience of seeing @carolecadwalla.bsky.social interview
@carolvorders.bsky.social
at the @bylinetimes.bsky.social @bylinefestival.bsky.social

photo of Byline Festival event in the Chapel at Keele university where Carole Cadwalladr interviewing Carol Vorderman

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · Jul 12

Took a couple of photos of great panels today and realised they're the first and only ones I've done while here at @bylinefestival.bsky.social (too engrossed in the discussions). @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social in conversation with @carolecadwalla.bsky.social....

Carol Cadwallder sitting on stage with Hardeep Matharu on stage

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Alex Mac 🇪🇺🇬🇧🇺🇦 @alexjmac.bsky.social · Jul 13

Having such a great time at @bylinefestival.bsky.social, I have heard some amazing and inspiring talks over the last few days and the sense of community here is wonderful! It was great to hear @carolecadwalla.bsky.social interview @carolvorders.bsky.social and meet Carol (without the e) afterwards

Photo of a sunny table with a pint and the Byline Festival schedule sheet next to it at Union Square at Keele University.

Photo of myself and my mother alongside Carol Vorderman in The Chapel at Keele University.

Photo of the band “The Farm” on stage at Keele University’s Music Hall, surrounded by stage lighting.

Photo of the structure monument at Keele University’s Union Square at nighttime. It shows metal bars protruding out of the ground and blue spotlights shining up from the floor illuminating them all, given the impression of trees amongst a forest.

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Amanda @amandadudman.bsky.social · Jul 13

Mark Thomas was so absolutely fantastic last night @bylinefestival.bsky.social 🤣

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Lyndsey Withers @lyndseywithers.bsky.social · Jul 13

Great discussion on 'Building a healthier country from the bottom up' at @bylinefestival.bsky.social. Early mention of the importance of @michaelmarmot.bsky.social's work on social determinants of health, including impacts of poverty and poor housing on quality of life and life expectancy.

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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · Jul 13

Linda Mizum: 3 steps to better health (if you can)
1. Stand up regularly during the day, don't stay seated
2. Do a squat for a minute (affects insulin resistance)
3. Skin-to-skin contact, with someone else or just yourself (oxytocin stress relief)
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photo of the stage at Byline Festival - Building a healthier country from the bottom up

Victor Adebowale, Linda Mizum, Deborah Christie, Stephen Colgrave

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putajumperon @putajumperon.bsky.social · Jul 13

The next leader of the labour party...?

@andyburnham.bsky.social at @bylinetimes.bsky.social's @bylinefestival.bsky.social

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Lyndsey Withers @lyndseywithers.bsky.social · Jul 13

Listening to @andyburnham.bsky.social closing @bylinefestival.bsky.social talking about truth, democracy, accountability, duty of candour and access to legal representation for victims of injustice. Inspiring.

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Amanda @amandadudman.bsky.social · Jul 13

Ending on a high. @andyburnham.bsky.social speaking with energy and clear purpose on all the right issues in the closing speech @bylinefestival.bsky.social
Fabulous. Thank you Andy. Thankyou Byline. #KeepKeelein2026 @stephencolegrave.bsky.social

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Islington Climate Centre @islingtonclimate.bsky.social · Jul 13

Our climate centre founder Anna Hyde speaking at the brilliant Byline festival this weekend 🌍🌱🏔

And she talks about the power of climate fresk in Byline Times recently 🥇🤩🌟

@bylinefestival.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social

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Mary Marshall (UK green) @greenmarykm.bsky.social · Jul 14

Washing, tidying, shopping after an, intellectually speaking 🤔 nourishing time @bylinefestival.bsky.social

I didn't know what to expect but I had a lovely time working as a volunteer. Met some lovely people & was made to feel included & welcome🙂

Even had someone on my journey home compliment my T

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putajumperon @putajumperon.bsky.social · Jul 14

After some brilliantly impressive talks, this year's haul from @bylinefestival.bsky.social ...

@dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social Mario Theodore @mikebernerslee.bsky.social @kateraworth.bsky.social @nafeez.bsky.social & @stephenunwin.bsky.social

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Alex Hall Hall @alexhh.bsky.social · Jul 15

Privileged to be on this panel @bylinefestival.bsky.social with @bylinetimes.bsky.social discussing why media and political establishment are suppressing debate on Gaza, covering up/excusing Israeli war crimes, and complicit in mass slaughter of Palestinians, who are not treated as equal people.

Anthony Barnett @anthonybarnett.bsky.social · Jul 12

Our support for Israeli genocide is destroying the entire post-war order say Peter Oborne in excellent @bylinetimes.bsky.social festival panel

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bylinepodcast.bsky.social @bylinepodcast.bsky.social · Jul 16

NEW EPISODE: How can we tackle the likes of #AndrewTate and the Manosphere?

Check out 'Lost Boys' author @jamesbloodworth.bsky.social in conversation @goldbergradio.bsky.social

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Byline Podcast: The Manosphere with James Bloodworth

Adrian Goldberg explores the world of the toxic online masculinity - the "Manosphere" - with James Bloodworth, author of 'Lost Boys'.Recorded at the Byline Festival at Keele University.Produced by ...

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Mary Marshall (UK green) @greenmarykm.bsky.social · Jul 18

Thank you ❤️ to everyone I met @bylinefestival.bsky.social I had a really special time volunteering. As it was my 1st time at any kind of festival it was a fabulous experience.

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European Movement Staffordshire @emstaffs.uk · Jul 10

That's our weekend sorted. Can't wait. See you there.

Byline Festival @bylinefestival.bsky.social · Jul 9

Forgot Wimbledon

Have an amazing weekend at Byline Festival.

Talks, jazz outside,DJ in the festival garden, poets in the cafe, bands,comedy, film, art and great company.

Last tickets

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Asif Kapadia @asifkapadia.bsky.social · Jul 11

2073 screening tomorrow at @bylinefestival.bsky.social

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2073: A DOCUMENTARY BY ASIF KAPADIA

Saturday, July 12, 2025
12:00 PM 2:30 PM
Cinema
Newcastle, England, ST5 5BG United Kingdom (map)

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2073: A documentary by Asif Kapadia — Byline Festival

Screening of 2073 by Academy award winning director, Asif Kapadia’s new film, Director Q&A and discussion with Carole Cadwalladr

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · Jul 11

On my way to @bylinefestival.bsky.social. Looking forward to a weekend of insight, honesty, inspiration and music with @peterjukes.bsky.social @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @carolvorders.bsky.social @andyburnham.bsky.social #thefarm and many others #BylineFestival

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News Club @newsclubuk.bsky.social · Jul 11

Join us at Byline Fest @bylinefestival.bsky.social this weekend for a live Got News? recording, Saturday 12:30pm at Keele University!

Tickets and details: www.bylinefestival.com

And catch up on the latest Got News? episodes: rss.com/podcasts/new...

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Byline Festival: The Festival that wants to Change the World

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