@giannisarra.bsky.social
Political theorist, Taskmaster/Simpsons obsessive
Can definitely attest to the truth of this piece when it comes to originality.
December 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Can definitely attest to the truth of this piece when it comes to originality.
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Considering Streeting's well stated belief autism, ADHD etc, along with mental health issues, are "overdiagnosed", I won't hold my breath for this doing anything other than being used to cut support, along with opportunities for diagnosis, for people who need it. #r4today
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnosis
The health secretary said the aim was to tackle a rising demand for services and the increased pressure on the NHS.
www.bbc.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Considering Streeting's well stated belief autism, ADHD etc, along with mental health issues, are "overdiagnosed", I won't hold my breath for this doing anything other than being used to cut support, along with opportunities for diagnosis, for people who need it. #r4today
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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“Removing the automatic right to appeal will make it infinitely more difficult for people to access justice,” said Nicholas Jennaway
Important piece by @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social on what isn't being talked about in regard to Lammy's changes to justice system, removal of automatic right to appeal
Important piece by @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social on what isn't being talked about in regard to Lammy's changes to justice system, removal of automatic right to appeal
🔴There's been a lot of coverage about David Lammy’s cuts to jury trials but relatively little - nothing! - on his plans to scrap the automatic right to appeal so I took a look for @bylinetimes.bsky.social.
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/03/d...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/03/d...
David Lammy's Plans to Scrap Automatic Right to Appeal Risk 'Increasing Miscarriages of Justice'
Lawyers and legal campaigners say the changes risk removing "vital safeguards" and shutting out vulnerable defendants from justice
bylinetimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
“Removing the automatic right to appeal will make it infinitely more difficult for people to access justice,” said Nicholas Jennaway
Important piece by @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social on what isn't being talked about in regard to Lammy's changes to justice system, removal of automatic right to appeal
Important piece by @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social on what isn't being talked about in regard to Lammy's changes to justice system, removal of automatic right to appeal
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Well, that's spot-on.
December 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Well, that's spot-on.
An utterly damning article that I definitely recommend everyone take the time to read (not least because Paul is a fantastic writer)
‘I wish I could say I kept my cool’: my maddening experience with the NHS wheelchair service
‘I wish I could say I kept my cool’: my maddening experience with the NHS wheelchair service
The long read: After I was paralysed in a climbing accident, I discovered how inconsiderate, illogical and incompetent many wheelchair providers can be
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
An utterly damning article that I definitely recommend everyone take the time to read (not least because Paul is a fantastic writer)
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lol Goldwater may have been the worst politician in history
November 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
lol Goldwater may have been the worst politician in history
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Sorry, what now? So not only is Labour creating one of the most anti-asylum systems going, but they're now ending the unit which helps monitor and address situations related to emerging refugee crises and displacement. What could possibly go wrong with that plan?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Fears for UK security as Foreign Office moves to scrap unit on conflict and refugee crises
MPs warn axing FCDO’s migration and conflict directorate amid staff cuts risks undermining peace work and expertise
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Sorry, what now? So not only is Labour creating one of the most anti-asylum systems going, but they're now ending the unit which helps monitor and address situations related to emerging refugee crises and displacement. What could possibly go wrong with that plan?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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It's also an example of the underlying problem being the same cruelty that they now think will solve it!
The reason for expensive taxis is that they restricted bus travel to appease the same people!
The reason for expensive taxis is that they restricted bus travel to appease the same people!
This is just revolting cruelty, done to pander to racists who won't give it the time of day. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government to ban asylum seekers from using taxis
The ban is set to come in February and any exemptions will have to be signed off by the Home Office.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 8:44 AM
It's also an example of the underlying problem being the same cruelty that they now think will solve it!
The reason for expensive taxis is that they restricted bus travel to appease the same people!
The reason for expensive taxis is that they restricted bus travel to appease the same people!
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the invasion of Afghanistan is among the most horrific recent chapters of the long history of elite impunity in the US. this coda is grim but fitting - the govt practically explicitly affirming that it should only be Afghans who live with the consequences amid fading public memory of the atrocity
November 27, 2025 at 3:58 AM
the invasion of Afghanistan is among the most horrific recent chapters of the long history of elite impunity in the US. this coda is grim but fitting - the govt practically explicitly affirming that it should only be Afghans who live with the consequences amid fading public memory of the atrocity
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Important to remember that the British public is actively being misinformed on this issue.
New net migration figures at 930am.
Net migration fell half a million to 344,000 in 2024 from 848k in 2023
56% of people think it went up last year
17% think stayed the same
14% think it went down
2025 figure to be lower again
16% expect that
38% think it will be up
31% about the same
Net migration fell half a million to 344,000 in 2024 from 848k in 2023
56% of people think it went up last year
17% think stayed the same
14% think it went down
2025 figure to be lower again
16% expect that
38% think it will be up
31% about the same
November 27, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Important to remember that the British public is actively being misinformed on this issue.
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People will die, and are currently dying, because RFK was granted one of the most powerful megaphones in the country. Two people who could have thrown barriers in front of his climb decided not to; there's a sex scandal here but it is not the biggest scandal.
November 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
People will die, and are currently dying, because RFK was granted one of the most powerful megaphones in the country. Two people who could have thrown barriers in front of his climb decided not to; there's a sex scandal here but it is not the biggest scandal.
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yeah it’s bad that Lizza has been sitting on this for so long but also how cursory and inept was that Vox investigation that not only managed to miss the biggest scandal in the history of American political journalism but affirmatively exonerated her bsky.app/profile/bkel...
So the editor of New York Magazine said there was no bias or ethical problems with Olivia's articles?
Does he still think that?
They should retract all of her stories
Does he still think that?
They should retract all of her stories
November 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
yeah it’s bad that Lizza has been sitting on this for so long but also how cursory and inept was that Vox investigation that not only managed to miss the biggest scandal in the history of American political journalism but affirmatively exonerated her bsky.app/profile/bkel...
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This is the type of hater energy that will fuel us in the years ahead.
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This is the type of hater energy that will fuel us in the years ahead.
The government is doing everything to address the fiscal crisis except the most obvious options
absolutely batshit insane for a government to drag out the fuel duty "freeze" (annual tax cut) even further
When can you declare an emergency over?
The 5p “emergency” petrol tax cut was introduced in March 2022, to offset a spike in prices
They are now about 30p down on that month, & about 50p down on the absolute peak
The 5p “emergency” petrol tax cut was introduced in March 2022, to offset a spike in prices
They are now about 30p down on that month, & about 50p down on the absolute peak
November 25, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The government is doing everything to address the fiscal crisis except the most obvious options
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Just an absolutely gutting essay by Tatiana Schlossberg, a writer, mother of two young children, and cousin of RFK Jr who is dying of leukemia.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
November 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Just an absolutely gutting essay by Tatiana Schlossberg, a writer, mother of two young children, and cousin of RFK Jr who is dying of leukemia.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
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I do find it funny how Labour spent years saying LibDem policy compromises was a skill issue and how they would have simply not done austerity and empowered anti-welfarist policies that hollowed the state and now the Chancellor is doing smol beanist interviews about meanie mansplainers
November 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I do find it funny how Labour spent years saying LibDem policy compromises was a skill issue and how they would have simply not done austerity and empowered anti-welfarist policies that hollowed the state and now the Chancellor is doing smol beanist interviews about meanie mansplainers
My best guess is Yglesias is using post-liberal as a kind of catch-all that includes "wokeism" and democratic socialists. While you can find illiberal elements there, it's not post-liberalism.
For a true example of a centre-left party that has been captured by post-liberalism, Labour's right there.
For a true example of a centre-left party that has been captured by post-liberalism, Labour's right there.
I don't think this is a correct description of America's party system.
November 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
My best guess is Yglesias is using post-liberal as a kind of catch-all that includes "wokeism" and democratic socialists. While you can find illiberal elements there, it's not post-liberalism.
For a true example of a centre-left party that has been captured by post-liberalism, Labour's right there.
For a true example of a centre-left party that has been captured by post-liberalism, Labour's right there.
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Trump: “I’m like Ronald Reagan. Maybe even better than Reagan. Make America Great Again!”
Vance: “Like Ancient Rome, our nation is in a post-republican period. The true volk are crying out for a Caesar. I’m ready.”
Miller: “I am literally Goebbels.”
Rubio: “Please, I just want to bomb Venezuela.”
Vance: “Like Ancient Rome, our nation is in a post-republican period. The true volk are crying out for a Caesar. I’m ready.”
Miller: “I am literally Goebbels.”
Rubio: “Please, I just want to bomb Venezuela.”
November 21, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Trump: “I’m like Ronald Reagan. Maybe even better than Reagan. Make America Great Again!”
Vance: “Like Ancient Rome, our nation is in a post-republican period. The true volk are crying out for a Caesar. I’m ready.”
Miller: “I am literally Goebbels.”
Rubio: “Please, I just want to bomb Venezuela.”
Vance: “Like Ancient Rome, our nation is in a post-republican period. The true volk are crying out for a Caesar. I’m ready.”
Miller: “I am literally Goebbels.”
Rubio: “Please, I just want to bomb Venezuela.”
If you're a PhD student in political theory, definitely submit an abstract.
This was a terrific conference last year, and the organising committee is an amazing group.
philevents.org/event/show/1...
This was a terrific conference last year, and the organising committee is an amazing group.
philevents.org/event/show/1...
2026 KCL Political Theory Conference
We invite submissions from graduate students in political theory and adjacent disciplines, including but not limited to political philosophy, social and critical theory, history of political thought, ...
philevents.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
If you're a PhD student in political theory, definitely submit an abstract.
This was a terrific conference last year, and the organising committee is an amazing group.
philevents.org/event/show/1...
This was a terrific conference last year, and the organising committee is an amazing group.
philevents.org/event/show/1...
KCL PPE for Public Policy Graduate
Conference
📅Date: 26 Nov 2025
🏟️Place: KCL Waterloo Campus
🎤Keynote: Prof. Jonathan Wolff
📊Sessions: Interdisciplinary & Policy-oriented (see ⤵︎for details)
📝Register here:
kclppe4pp.github.io
Please come join us!!
#PPE #Econsky #Philsky
#Polisky #Policysky
Conference
📅Date: 26 Nov 2025
🏟️Place: KCL Waterloo Campus
🎤Keynote: Prof. Jonathan Wolff
📊Sessions: Interdisciplinary & Policy-oriented (see ⤵︎for details)
📝Register here:
kclppe4pp.github.io
Please come join us!!
#PPE #Econsky #Philsky
#Polisky #Policysky
November 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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This government has not taken a single meaningful step to tackle the causes of the horrendous inefficiencies in the criminal justice system, instead rushing to dismantle trial by jury.
Legal professionals have offered numerous alternatives to address the backlog.
Ministers are not listening.
Legal professionals have offered numerous alternatives to address the backlog.
Ministers are not listening.
MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
Exclusive: Courts minister says change needed to stop criminals opting for juries to delay cases, sometimes by years, and clear huge backlog
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UK politics live – latest updates
Criminals will be stopped from “gaming the system” by choosing trial by jury in order to increase the chances of proceedings collapsing, the courts minister has said, promising to enact radical changes to limit jury trials by the next election.
Drug dealers and career criminals were “laughing in the dock” knowing cases can take years to come to trial, Sarah Sackman told the Guardian, saying inaction would be a road to “chaos and ruin”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:57 AM
This government has not taken a single meaningful step to tackle the causes of the horrendous inefficiencies in the criminal justice system, instead rushing to dismantle trial by jury.
Legal professionals have offered numerous alternatives to address the backlog.
Ministers are not listening.
Legal professionals have offered numerous alternatives to address the backlog.
Ministers are not listening.
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VERY funny that Labour are being pointlessly cruel and haemorrhaging support from their base and yet none of what they're offering is ever going to be enough for the people whose approval they're seeking, WHO could have predicted it
November 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
VERY funny that Labour are being pointlessly cruel and haemorrhaging support from their base and yet none of what they're offering is ever going to be enough for the people whose approval they're seeking, WHO could have predicted it
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"It would mean more people could benefit from those frequent Central Line services. It is exactly what I hoped this Labour government might do.
"And I almost missed it, because they instead won’t shut up about being horrible to foreigners."
"And I almost missed it, because they instead won’t shut up about being horrible to foreigners."
The Weekly Howl
The British government just did something I agree with, and it feels almost gross to mention it. Also: who invented the week? And some Beeching-themed maps.
jonn.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
"It would mean more people could benefit from those frequent Central Line services. It is exactly what I hoped this Labour government might do.
"And I almost missed it, because they instead won’t shut up about being horrible to foreigners."
"And I almost missed it, because they instead won’t shut up about being horrible to foreigners."
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Fundamentally, the UK is a massive success story on integration and most of the anxiety around it from the right should be treated as in insincere concern trolling it actually is.
Remember integration? That thing voters "really, really" care about? Where's that in the latest plans?
My column:
My column:
Labour has given up on integration
Shabana Mahmood's latest asylum plans prioritise return at the expense of integrating newcomers
www.newstatesman.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Fundamentally, the UK is a massive success story on integration and most of the anxiety around it from the right should be treated as in insincere concern trolling it actually is.