Jenny Wheatley
@jenjenlaird.bsky.social
Wondering & wandering. Duly concerned.
Supporting understanding & decency.
From farming stock… t’quiet sanctuary in the Dales. For finding solace & building strength. Off-kilter ne’er far off. #autistic #human
Supporting understanding & decency.
From farming stock… t’quiet sanctuary in the Dales. For finding solace & building strength. Off-kilter ne’er far off. #autistic #human
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NHS Trust Spent Millions on Controversial ‘Spy Camera’ Tech Despite Damning Internal Report
Transparency was lacking ‘from the start’ in leaked documents
Damning reporting on Oxevision from @harriepw at @novaramedia.com
novaramedia.com/2026/01/15/n...
Transparency was lacking ‘from the start’ in leaked documents
Damning reporting on Oxevision from @harriepw at @novaramedia.com
novaramedia.com/2026/01/15/n...
NHS Trust Spent Millions on Controversial ‘Spy Camera’ Tech Despite Damning Internal Report
Exclusive: An NHS trust spent over £2.4m on Oxevision, a technology that films vulnerable patients in their bedrooms 24/7, even after its own internal evaluation report highlighted significant issues ...
novaramedia.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:50 PM
NHS Trust Spent Millions on Controversial ‘Spy Camera’ Tech Despite Damning Internal Report
Transparency was lacking ‘from the start’ in leaked documents
Damning reporting on Oxevision from @harriepw at @novaramedia.com
novaramedia.com/2026/01/15/n...
Transparency was lacking ‘from the start’ in leaked documents
Damning reporting on Oxevision from @harriepw at @novaramedia.com
novaramedia.com/2026/01/15/n...
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Renee Good, a citizen & mother was shot 3 times in the head, on camera, by a masked gang. She is smeared by Trump & MAGA lunatics.
May she rest in peace & her family find comfort.
Frankly the only surprise is it took this long.
Farage wants “ICE style raids” in the UK. #r4today
May she rest in peace & her family find comfort.
Frankly the only surprise is it took this long.
Farage wants “ICE style raids” in the UK. #r4today
January 8, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Renee Good, a citizen & mother was shot 3 times in the head, on camera, by a masked gang. She is smeared by Trump & MAGA lunatics.
May she rest in peace & her family find comfort.
Frankly the only surprise is it took this long.
Farage wants “ICE style raids” in the UK. #r4today
May she rest in peace & her family find comfort.
Frankly the only surprise is it took this long.
Farage wants “ICE style raids” in the UK. #r4today
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As usual @sandraduffy.bsky.social is absolutely right.
The UK state in Northern Ireland has quite the documented record of killing and torturing.
See also: UK war crimes and similar in Kenya, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
The UK state in Northern Ireland has quite the documented record of killing and torturing.
See also: UK war crimes and similar in Kenya, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
People living in UK - especially GB - should not be thinking 'at least we're not as bad as America,' when Northern Ireland exists and civilians were being shot by state forces there for decades, and recent governments have given those forces amnesty. @grantsana.bsky.social leading bsky voice here.
January 8, 2026 at 9:32 AM
As usual @sandraduffy.bsky.social is absolutely right.
The UK state in Northern Ireland has quite the documented record of killing and torturing.
See also: UK war crimes and similar in Kenya, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
The UK state in Northern Ireland has quite the documented record of killing and torturing.
See also: UK war crimes and similar in Kenya, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
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For those wondering what Mamdani's quote, "For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty," was in reference to...
January 7, 2026 at 11:46 PM
For those wondering what Mamdani's quote, "For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty," was in reference to...
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and on that note, how are everyone’s cats doing
January 8, 2026 at 8:31 AM
and on that note, how are everyone’s cats doing
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This video is a classic. It's one of the most intuitive explanations of how human visual perception in traffic works.
You won't see things you aren't looking for.
Given how much you miss even when you are constantly looking, its easy to understand why distractions from screens are so bad.
You won't see things you aren't looking for.
Given how much you miss even when you are constantly looking, its easy to understand why distractions from screens are so bad.
Probably one of the best road safety adverts from TfL.
If you've never seen it before - I can guarantee you will watch it twice.
If you've never seen it before - I can guarantee you will watch it twice.
January 8, 2026 at 12:28 PM
This video is a classic. It's one of the most intuitive explanations of how human visual perception in traffic works.
You won't see things you aren't looking for.
Given how much you miss even when you are constantly looking, its easy to understand why distractions from screens are so bad.
You won't see things you aren't looking for.
Given how much you miss even when you are constantly looking, its easy to understand why distractions from screens are so bad.
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Your honour, my client has simply gotten so good at stabbing people that murder laws do not apply.
My word. (Again.)
Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan: "At the end of the day, it's the choice of a person to make these images... technology is moving so fast... even if the law is changed there's no doubt about... the advances are far faster than law is able to respond..."
Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan: "At the end of the day, it's the choice of a person to make these images... technology is moving so fast... even if the law is changed there's no doubt about... the advances are far faster than law is able to respond..."
January 8, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Your honour, my client has simply gotten so good at stabbing people that murder laws do not apply.
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ICE, get the fuck out of Minneapolis.
January 7, 2026 at 9:11 PM
ICE, get the fuck out of Minneapolis.
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no chatgpt for me, thanks. i will be asking Zoltar
December 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
no chatgpt for me, thanks. i will be asking Zoltar
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Remember when you censored Judith Butler for calling the gender-critical movement fascist? Or when you ran an editorial both sides-ing gender identity reform? Or when you quoted a transphobic hate group as a neutral source? Or when you basically republished one of their press releases verbatim?
With the world in flux, our commitment to clear, agenda-free reporting has never been stronger.
Back factual reporting by supporting the Guardian today. theguardian.com/support/eoy-sc
Back factual reporting by supporting the Guardian today. theguardian.com/support/eoy-sc
December 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Remember when you censored Judith Butler for calling the gender-critical movement fascist? Or when you ran an editorial both sides-ing gender identity reform? Or when you quoted a transphobic hate group as a neutral source? Or when you basically republished one of their press releases verbatim?
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11% of Britons say they feel 'very negatively' about trans people which just highlights how much this is a top-down hate project with around 95% of the media hating trans people and a high percentage of MPs.
Hello. I’m a “same-sex attracted person” (loathe that description of my sexuality) & I support Trans rights, like the majority of female “same sex attracted people”.
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
What do lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Britons think the British public thinks of them? | YouGov
Gay and lesbian Britons tend to think the public has a favourable view of them, but bisexual and particularly transgender Britons feel less positivity from the public
yougov.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 9:57 AM
11% of Britons say they feel 'very negatively' about trans people which just highlights how much this is a top-down hate project with around 95% of the media hating trans people and a high percentage of MPs.
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Corporate welfare is out of control.
One example - Drax produces electricity by burning trees, most expensive electricity, UK's biggest single polluter.
In 2024, Drax had £1.06bn operating profit, paid £100m dividend, £300m in share buyback.
Received billions in subsidies for decades. Why?
One example - Drax produces electricity by burning trees, most expensive electricity, UK's biggest single polluter.
In 2024, Drax had £1.06bn operating profit, paid £100m dividend, £300m in share buyback.
Received billions in subsidies for decades. Why?
December 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Corporate welfare is out of control.
One example - Drax produces electricity by burning trees, most expensive electricity, UK's biggest single polluter.
In 2024, Drax had £1.06bn operating profit, paid £100m dividend, £300m in share buyback.
Received billions in subsidies for decades. Why?
One example - Drax produces electricity by burning trees, most expensive electricity, UK's biggest single polluter.
In 2024, Drax had £1.06bn operating profit, paid £100m dividend, £300m in share buyback.
Received billions in subsidies for decades. Why?
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Winter is hard but it does have skies like this
December 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Winter is hard but it does have skies like this
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I don't really post anymore, but I would like to carry on writing books at some point in the future.
Hate to be annoying, but any chance you could retweet so old twitter followers can find me if they want to? Going to delete my twitter, or at least abandon it on lock and let it die a slow death.
Hate to be annoying, but any chance you could retweet so old twitter followers can find me if they want to? Going to delete my twitter, or at least abandon it on lock and let it die a slow death.
December 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I don't really post anymore, but I would like to carry on writing books at some point in the future.
Hate to be annoying, but any chance you could retweet so old twitter followers can find me if they want to? Going to delete my twitter, or at least abandon it on lock and let it die a slow death.
Hate to be annoying, but any chance you could retweet so old twitter followers can find me if they want to? Going to delete my twitter, or at least abandon it on lock and let it die a slow death.
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"A sense that something has broken does not entail questioning the decency or inventiveness of the British people (although, who among us). It’s got nothing to do with the soul of the people, but instead concerns the functioning of the state."
No, Prime Minister, Things Weren’t Fine Before
No, Prime Minister, Things Weren’t Fine Before
No, Prime Minister, Things Weren’t Fine Before
Also this week: some notes on an evil death monkey; and the interactive map of the Roman Empire you’ve always dreamed of.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:17 AM
"A sense that something has broken does not entail questioning the decency or inventiveness of the British people (although, who among us). It’s got nothing to do with the soul of the people, but instead concerns the functioning of the state."
No, Prime Minister, Things Weren’t Fine Before
No, Prime Minister, Things Weren’t Fine Before
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someone should invent a thing that's like a university but it's goal is to facilitate learning
December 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
someone should invent a thing that's like a university but it's goal is to facilitate learning
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Tabloids labelled the end of the two-child limit on benefits the 'opening of benefits street'. Joseph Howes explains why this is so dangerous.
'Benefits street' is a devastatingly low blow for children living in poverty in the UK
www.bigissue.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Tabloids labelled the end of the two-child limit on benefits the 'opening of benefits street'. Joseph Howes explains why this is so dangerous.
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School repairs left unfinished as firm behind PFI contract goes into liquidation.
Massive profiteering from PFI. After 25-30 years assets need to be in good condition before transfer to the public body. Then the company goes bust.
Govt doing more PFI deals.
Massive profiteering from PFI. After 25-30 years assets need to be in good condition before transfer to the public body. Then the company goes bust.
Govt doing more PFI deals.
Repairs left unfinished as firm behind huge schools PFI contract goes into liquidation
The news heightens concerns that 88 schools in Stoke-on-Trent could be left with unfinished work.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
School repairs left unfinished as firm behind PFI contract goes into liquidation.
Massive profiteering from PFI. After 25-30 years assets need to be in good condition before transfer to the public body. Then the company goes bust.
Govt doing more PFI deals.
Massive profiteering from PFI. After 25-30 years assets need to be in good condition before transfer to the public body. Then the company goes bust.
Govt doing more PFI deals.
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This colonial horror is happening now in Denmark.
Greenlandic families fight to get children back after parenting tests banned
Greenlandic families fight to get children back after parenting tests banned
The Danish government has banned the use of parental competency tests, known as FKUs, on Greenlandic families after decades of criticism.
www.bbc.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:24 AM
This colonial horror is happening now in Denmark.
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It is “crucial” that the government is shown new research which highlights that “obscene” plans to cut out-of-work disability benefits are likely to have “devastating” consequences for claimants, say disabled activists.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-minister...
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-minister...
DWP ministers ‘must be shown’ new research which shows likely results of ‘obscene’ plans to cut benefits
It is “crucial” that the government is shown new research which highlights that “obscene” plans to cut out-of-work disability benefits are likely to have “devastating” consequences for claimants, s…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM
It is “crucial” that the government is shown new research which highlights that “obscene” plans to cut out-of-work disability benefits are likely to have “devastating” consequences for claimants, say disabled activists.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-minister...
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-minister...
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Magenta is the most cosmic color because there is no wavelength of light that corresponds to that particular color. Our brains just sort of fill in the gaps to make sense of it.
Which is why, H.P. Lovecraft's "The Colour Out of Space" is pink/magenta.
Which is why, H.P. Lovecraft's "The Colour Out of Space" is pink/magenta.
Man, everything is so bleak, anyone got a fun fact or little bit of trivia they want to share
November 21, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Magenta is the most cosmic color because there is no wavelength of light that corresponds to that particular color. Our brains just sort of fill in the gaps to make sense of it.
Which is why, H.P. Lovecraft's "The Colour Out of Space" is pink/magenta.
Which is why, H.P. Lovecraft's "The Colour Out of Space" is pink/magenta.
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I’ve put the full text of the paywalled piece I wrote at the weekend on Instagram here www.instagram.com/p/DRJoBzTAmA...
Dominic Hinde on Instagram: "Here’s the full text of my piece published at the weekend on what I learned writing Drifting North and why Scotland has a crisis of meaning."
8 likes, 0 comments - dominicmhinde on November 17, 2025: "Here’s the full text of my piece published at the weekend on what I learned writing Drifting North and why Scotland has a crisis of meaning."...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM
I’ve put the full text of the paywalled piece I wrote at the weekend on Instagram here www.instagram.com/p/DRJoBzTAmA...
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reminded of eric williams's observation about britain's relationship to its history with slavery. "British historians wrote almost as if Britain had introduced Negro slavery solely for the satisfaction of abolishing it."
holy shit: “Among the 2,000 UK adults surveyed, 85% were unaware that Britain forcibly transported more than 3 million Africans to the Caribbean, 89% did not know that Britain enslaved people in the Caribbean for more than 300 years” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Caribbean reparations leaders in ‘historic’ first UK visit to press for justice
CRC mission will seek to deepen public understanding of Britain’s colonial legacy and its lasting impact
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 11:11 PM
reminded of eric williams's observation about britain's relationship to its history with slavery. "British historians wrote almost as if Britain had introduced Negro slavery solely for the satisfaction of abolishing it."
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Without extending an ounce of sympathy to Labour or their wretched policies, this is one of those front pages that makes so abundantly clear how the UK political system works and where power resides, because it clearly doesn't reside with the people in political office nor those who elected them.
November 17, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Without extending an ounce of sympathy to Labour or their wretched policies, this is one of those front pages that makes so abundantly clear how the UK political system works and where power resides, because it clearly doesn't reside with the people in political office nor those who elected them.