JMc
@johnmcm1.bsky.social
Swimmer, reader, Mancunian in south London.
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People respond to outcomes rather than reasoning, the deputy president of the UK Supreme Court told me last week. Lord Hodge was reflecting on the reaction to the court’s ruling in the For Women Scotland case, where he gave the leading judgment.
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Equality before the law
The UK’s second most senior judge prepares for a very busy retirement
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December 9, 2025 at 6:28 AM
People respond to outcomes rather than reasoning, the deputy president of the UK Supreme Court told me last week. Lord Hodge was reflecting on the reaction to the court’s ruling in the For Women Scotland case, where he gave the leading judgment.
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‘When I tell Israelis I’m not Jewish but here to help, grown men cry’ www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/4117e7e...
‘When I tell Israelis I’m not Jewish but here to help, grown men cry’
The British volunteers determined to make a difference on the ground in Israel
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October 7, 2025 at 7:52 AM
‘When I tell Israelis I’m not Jewish but here to help, grown men cry’ www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/4117e7e...
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Ancestor worship - a comfort for a distressed tribe?
October 7, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Ancestor worship - a comfort for a distressed tribe?
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We are here in Birmingham today. Can't say I like the place.
October 7, 2025 at 7:40 AM
We are here in Birmingham today. Can't say I like the place.
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Why did you get a lesbian journalist thrown out for asking questions? Homophobic, no?Why are you supporting Pride in Surrey, which was co-founded by convicted child rapist Stephen Ireland, and is now run by two of his former boyfriends? Don't you think you should support an investigation into PiS?
September 7, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Why did you get a lesbian journalist thrown out for asking questions? Homophobic, no?Why are you supporting Pride in Surrey, which was co-founded by convicted child rapist Stephen Ireland, and is now run by two of his former boyfriends? Don't you think you should support an investigation into PiS?
“Humorless, scoldy neuroticism, often rationalized by the view that one must be on “war footing” because the world is self-evidently in crisis.”
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What is Blueskyism?
And why is it so toxic for political persuasion?
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September 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
“Humorless, scoldy neuroticism, often rationalized by the view that one must be on “war footing” because the world is self-evidently in crisis.”
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Salvaging an unused cartoon - this week's trip to #RejectionIsland goes via Alaska.
August 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Salvaging an unused cartoon - this week's trip to #RejectionIsland goes via Alaska.
www.telegraph.co.uk/books/author... (free to read) by @johnboynewriter.bsky.social
Here’s what happened when they tried to cancel me
My nomination for the Polari Prize led to this year’s award being abandoned entirely – we’re supposed to believe in free speech
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August 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM
www.telegraph.co.uk/books/author... (free to read) by @johnboynewriter.bsky.social
Can’t wait to dive into this @johnboynewriter.bsky.social
August 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Can’t wait to dive into this @johnboynewriter.bsky.social
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So spent time breaking down the legal challenges and complexities around what may happen with the Palestine Action hoohar. I’ve tried to fill
gaps in the knowledge. After mass arrests, what happens next with Palestine Action ban? www.bbc.com/news/article...
gaps in the knowledge. After mass arrests, what happens next with Palestine Action ban? www.bbc.com/news/article...
After mass arrests, what happens next with Palestine Action ban?
Since the Palestine Action ban, the clash ahead now feels as much about politics and PR as about the law.
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August 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
So spent time breaking down the legal challenges and complexities around what may happen with the Palestine Action hoohar. I’ve tried to fill
gaps in the knowledge. After mass arrests, what happens next with Palestine Action ban? www.bbc.com/news/article...
gaps in the knowledge. After mass arrests, what happens next with Palestine Action ban? www.bbc.com/news/article...
‘Left-wing authors are cancelling their own books. It’s f---ing wild’ www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/700d372...
#polariprize
#polariprize
‘Left-wing authors are cancelling their own books. It’s f---ing wild’
Adam Szetela is a young author going to war on cancel culture as publishing faces new forms of censorship
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August 12, 2025 at 11:22 AM
‘Left-wing authors are cancelling their own books. It’s f---ing wild’ www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/700d372...
#polariprize
#polariprize
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Feet the size of a penny and born two days after the abortion limit, Francesca was not going to let that stand in her way 💪
Girl born two days after abortion limit with feet size of penny now flourishing in primary school
Francesca Bradley-Curran was born after 24 weeks and 2 days’ gestation. Weighing only 1lb 6oz, her feet were only slightly bigger than a penny. Doctors told her parents, Victoria Bradley and Paul Curran, that even if their daughter did survive, she would never be able to walk or talk.
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July 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Feet the size of a penny and born two days after the abortion limit, Francesca was not going to let that stand in her way 💪
Name the pressures that you say trans rights are coming under.
Today, our capital proudly marks seven years of London Trans+ Pride.
As trans rights come under increasing pressure across the UK, this year’s march is a vital reminder: London is a city that stands for equality, dignity and pride - for everyone. 🏳️⚧️
As trans rights come under increasing pressure across the UK, this year’s march is a vital reminder: London is a city that stands for equality, dignity and pride - for everyone. 🏳️⚧️
July 26, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Name the pressures that you say trans rights are coming under.
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ICYMI // Exeter residents eat lowest proportion of 5-a-day fruit and vegetables in Devon with only South Hams above England average
Public health report also finds three in ten Devon residents are physically inactive and nearly two-thirds overweight.
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Public health report also finds three in ten Devon residents are physically inactive and nearly two-thirds overweight.
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Exeter residents eat lowest proportion of 5-a-day fruit and vegetables in Devon with only South Hams above England average - Exeter Observer
Public health report also finds three in ten Devon residents are physically inactive and nearly two-thirds overweight with new countywide health and well-being strategy due in autumn.
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July 22, 2025 at 8:51 AM
ICYMI // Exeter residents eat lowest proportion of 5-a-day fruit and vegetables in Devon with only South Hams above England average
Public health report also finds three in ten Devon residents are physically inactive and nearly two-thirds overweight.
exeterobserver.org/2025/07/14/e...
Public health report also finds three in ten Devon residents are physically inactive and nearly two-thirds overweight.
exeterobserver.org/2025/07/14/e...
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July 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Allison Bailey has won her legal action against her former vets. This is the first time a service provider (as opposed to an employer, for example) has been successfully prosecuted for discriminating against someone for their gender critical beliefs.
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ALLISON BAILEY WINS FIRST EVER GENDER CRITICAL JUDGMENT IN THE SUPPLY OF GOODS AND SERVICES — Allison Bailey
You may have seen news reports that I have been engaged in litigation with my former vets. I am pleased to let you know that I have won my case against Linnaeus Veterinary Limited, trading as Palmer...
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July 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Allison Bailey has won her legal action against her former vets. This is the first time a service provider (as opposed to an employer, for example) has been successfully prosecuted for discriminating against someone for their gender critical beliefs.
allisonbailey.co.uk/updates/alli...
allisonbailey.co.uk/updates/alli...
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The Telegraph obit for Lord Lipsey is excellent and contains this corker
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July 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The Telegraph obit for Lord Lipsey is excellent and contains this corker
www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2...
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Law Pod UK Ep.223 Behind the scenes at the UK and US Supreme Courts.
Poppy Mulligan and Monty Fynn tell Jim Duffy all about their time as Judicial Assistants at the UK Supreme Court and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Counsel.
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Poppy Mulligan and Monty Fynn tell Jim Duffy all about their time as Judicial Assistants at the UK Supreme Court and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Counsel.
www.1cor.com/london/2025/...
#LawPodUK
July 1, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Law Pod UK Ep.223 Behind the scenes at the UK and US Supreme Courts.
Poppy Mulligan and Monty Fynn tell Jim Duffy all about their time as Judicial Assistants at the UK Supreme Court and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Counsel.
www.1cor.com/london/2025/...
#LawPodUK
Poppy Mulligan and Monty Fynn tell Jim Duffy all about their time as Judicial Assistants at the UK Supreme Court and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Counsel.
www.1cor.com/london/2025/...
#LawPodUK
