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Brian Ward @brian222ward.bsky.social · 6d

One week until I get to speak with @ianleslie.bsky.social about his fabulous book, John and Paul: A Love Story in Songs, as part of the Durham Book Festival. 6.30pm on Friday October 10 at the Gala. A splendid time is guaranteed for all. More details: galadurham.co.uk/galapost/ian...

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Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 7d

It's the phrase "call it out" which reveals this was a speech for and by people on bluesky

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Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 7d

How lovely, thank you

Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 9d

New from me on whether the AI industry is about to destroy us observer.co.uk/culture/book...

Visions of the AI apocalypse | The Observer

Two new books – If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies and Empire of AI – argue that artificial intelligence will be our undoing. Should we be worried?

observer.co.uk

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Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 10d

Very good, critical but fair review of that very overrated book, 'Doughnut Economics' www.noahpinion.blog/p/book-revie...

Book Review: "Doughnut Economics"

In which Kate Raworth summarizes many leftish criticisms of economics.

www.noahpinion.blog

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Giles Wilkes @gilesyb.bsky.social · 10d

"Foreign executives may be more optimistic about the UK’s prospects than those at home. An annual global CEO survey by PwC found the UK has risen to be considered the second-most attractive global destination for international investment, surpassing Germany, China and India" on.ft.com/3KokO4c

Labour needs to do more to build ties with business

After a series of policy decisions, dissatisfaction is building among some corporate leaders

on.ft.com

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Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 10d

"Why do I see the Tories, the party most implicated in our predicament, as possible salvation?". Headline dunking is pointless (except to gaine agreeable replies and likes etc). The underlying argument is a good one, main parties encouraged statist expansion and Reform same.

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Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 10d

www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...

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Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 10d

Good column from Matthew Syed on how the basis of our whole economic debate has moved to the left over the last 20 years without anyone noticing

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Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 10d

For your Sunday reading: The Ruffian on how to make the progressive case for a tough immigration policy ianleslie.substack.com/p/a-studio-5...

A Studio 54 Immigration Policy (or Why Liberals Should Learn To Love Bouncers)

The Progressive Case For Border Control

ianleslie.substack.com

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Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 10d

For your Sunday reading: The Ruffian on how to make the progressive case for a tough immigration policy ianleslie.substack.com/p/a-studio-5...

A Studio 54 Immigration Policy (or Why Liberals Should Learn To Love Bouncers)

The Progressive Case For Border Control

ianleslie.substack.com

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Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 11d

The Ruffian has LANDED. This week: the progressive case for border control. ianleslie.substack.com/p/a-studio-5...

A Studio 54 Immigration Policy (or Why Liberals Should Learn To Love Bouncers)

The Progressive Case For Border Control

ianleslie.substack.com

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Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 11d

Ah thank you, I will fix. How is it measured now?

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Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 11d

The Ruffian has LANDED. This week: the progressive case for border control. ianleslie.substack.com/p/a-studio-5...

A Studio 54 Immigration Policy (or Why Liberals Should Learn To Love Bouncers)

The Progressive Case For Border Control

ianleslie.substack.com

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Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 14d

‘This much effort’ lol - Heather you engaged me, not vice versa! I’ve just been replying to you. Politely I hope.

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Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 14d

‘Of course’ - ok if it’s so obvious now, how and why has that actually happened? Same with hospitals and sport, both still live issues. Nobody sensible denies trans women’s ‘right to exist’; the questions are over when and when biological sex takes primacy over gender identity.

https://issues.it’s

Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 14d

Wow you guys are very interested in loos! Should male rapists be in female prisons? Should males be in female hospital wards? Should they compete in elite female sports competitions? To most people the answer is pretty clearly no and for reasons nothing to do with fear or dislike of trans people.

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Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 15d

Sorry - I realise I'm repeating myself but you pretty much ignored what I said!

Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 15d

But that's not my approach. I'm not demonising anyone. According to every poll on this issue, most women don't want males, however they identify, in spaces where women are most vulnerable, like prisons and hospitals. That has nothing to do with fear or dislike of trans people.

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Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 15d

Yes I do but conversely you ought to acknowledge that ordinary women might not want males, however they identify, in spaces where they are most vulnerable, including prisons and hospitals. That's why we have sex segregation in the first place. It's nothing to do with fear or dislike of trans people.

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Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 15d

Wow I do a couple of tweets & get accused of a hobby! 😂 This isn't about disliking or trying to make anyone's life harder. There are sound arguments, rooted in liberalism, against self-ID, males in women's prisons, women's sports, etc. Abusing those who make them is wrong and counter-productive.

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Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 16d

Calm down, I just replied to a couple of tweets - not sure that makes me the weirdo here!

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Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 16d

I don't think abusing people, telling them to shut up has worked out well for your side of this debate. I'd strongly advise against it from a purely strategic point of view.

Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 16d

Sounds like they already have

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Ian Leslie @ianleslie.bsky.social · 16d

Well it worked for trans activists

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