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Katherine Denkinson @kdenkwrites.com · 1d

Badenoch telling ITV that we can be multi-racial but “mustn’t become multi-cultural”. Multi-culturalism created London; it’s the beating heart of all our major cities.

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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 1d

Utterly heartbreaking - the bullies thrive as the children die

m.youtube.com/watch?v=tENn...

‘Don’t Mention the Children’ | A poem for the children of Gaza, by Michael Rosen

YouTube video by SaveTheChildren

m.youtube.com

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Katherine Denkinson @kdenkwrites.com · 3d

The far right have spent years trying to convince everyone they’re “just ordinary people” (and roping in actual ordinary people while they’re at it). Badenoch appears to have decided to help them out.

Matthew Holehouse @matthewholehouse.bsky.social · 3d

Badenoch's intro video is scenes from the Robinson march interspersed with footage of migrant boats.

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Peter Walker @peterwalker99.bsky.social · 3d

Badenoch: "Why couldn't we deport those foreign nationals who raped girls in communities across the UK? Why do we still allow them to remain in the very same town where their victims live?" Because, yet again, the bulk of them were UK nationals, many of them born here.

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Alona Ferber @aloner.bsky.social · 3d

A particularly sombre @standing-together.bsky.social rally this month in London, marking two years since 7th October, two years of atrocities in Gaza, and taking place only a few days after the deadly attack on a synagogue in Manchester

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Katherine Denkinson @kdenkwrites.com · 3d

This version of Christianity has been at the root of their operations for nearly 4 years:
www.vice.com/en/article/z...

bylinetimes.com/2023/03/29/t...

bylinetimes.com/2025/08/05/t...

Peter Walker @peterwalker99.bsky.social · 3d

For those who take a niche interest in the Americanisation of UK rightwing politics, formerly Tory-linked student group Turning Point are increasingly going down the Charlie Kirk-type evangelical path.

[Not the point, but I love the idea of 2025 Soho being some hotbed of sin]

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Katherine Denkinson @kdenkwrites.com · 3d

The trend for influencers calling all items of vintage clothing “pieces” can be added to that list. It’s a 2nd hand 1990s dress, not Marie Antoinette’s ball gown!

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Malcolm Nance, Leading Resister @malcolmnance.bsky.social · 4d

TERRORISM EXPERT HERE:

This statement is a clear example of what is known as “State Terrorism”: When the dictatorship will order all instruments of its state security & intelligence apparatus against its own citizens to terrorize the population.

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Robert Hutton @roberthutton.co.uk · 4d

"Our credible plan is also an acrostic."

(This is, genuinely, the actual Conservative press release.)

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Katherine Denkinson @kdenkwrites.com · 3d

It’s not about Gaza, it’s not about the Jewish community, it’s about the deliberate limitation of public dissent.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 3d

Police to get new powers to crack down on repeated protests, says Home Office

Move follows arrest of almost 500 people at latest pro-Palestinian demonstration in London on Saturday Ministers are to give police new powers to target repeated protests, aimed particularly at cracking down on demonstrations connected to Gaza, the Home Office has said. The announcement, made the morning after almost 500 people were arrested in London for expressing support for Palestine Action, a proscribed organisation, could allow police to order regular protests to take place at a different site. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Katherine Denkinson @kdenkwrites.com · 4d

✨Looking for a thought-provoking read this autumn? Incel: The Weaponisation of Misogyny is out at the end of the month & available on pre-order from @aurorametro.bsky.social ✨

www.aurorametro.com/product/ince...

Incel: The Weaponization of Misogyny - Aurora Metro Books

A timely and much needed book in which the author explores the men behind the Incel movement and the misinformation that surrounds them. How has our misunderstanding of the movement made it even more ...

www.aurorametro.com

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 5d

Manchester synagogue victims named as home secretary says attacker was not known to police – latest

The men were killed when an attacker used a car to ram into the grounds of a synagogue in Crumpsall, then stabbed worshippers in a six-minute rampage

www.theguardian.com

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Lizzie Dearden @lizziedearden.bsky.social · 6d

Police have identified the man who carried out the Manchester synagogue attack as Jihad al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent

Counter Terrorism Policing said they are still "working to understand the motivation" and 3 people have been arrested
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Live Updates: Attacker at British Synagogue Identified

www.nytimes.com

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Zoë Crowther @zoecrowther.bsky.social · 6d

I spoke to a few people, including journalists, at Labour conference who had seen and believed claims on X that Multiverse – Tony Blair's son's company – had been chosen to run the government’s new digital ID scheme

@fullfact.org have checked this claim and it is untrue

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Katherine Denkinson @kdenkwrites.com · 10d

This may well be a distraction technique re other news, but the US President just turbo-boosted a conspiracy theory that has negatively affected the lives of 1000s of people. The video may be fake but the harm it does will b v real. www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news...

Donald Trump publishes AI video on medbed conspiracy theory

A video seemingly shows an AI-generated clip of Donald Trump making an apparently bogus announcement about the conspiracy theory claiming all manner of illnesses can be cured by a medical bed

www.mirror.co.uk

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Katherine Denkinson @kdenkwrites.com · 10d

What could possibly go wrong 😑

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 10d

YouTube will offer creators a way to rejoin the streaming platform if they were banned for violating COVID-19 and election misinformation policies that are no longer in effect, its parent company Alphabet said.

YouTube to start bringing back creators banned for COVID-19 and election misinformation

YouTube will offer creators a way to rejoin the streaming platform if they were banned for violating COVID-19 and election misinformation policies that are no longer in effect.

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Law Paw Calendar (Billable Hour) @lawpawcalendar.bsky.social · 11d

URGENT UPDATE! WE NEED YOUR HELP
Thanks to everyone who has entered, we've had some amazing pictures.
BUT we have not received enough entries!
We know social media is a mess & that you're all very busy, but we need your help.

Entries are now open until *5th October*

Law Paw Calendar (Billable Hour) @lawpawcalendar.bsky.social · Sep 5

The legal world’s favourite (/only) pet calendar is back for 2026, and looking for your entries!

Email [email protected] by 26th September to secure your pet’s place in the calendar.

A number of calendars featuring pictures of pets in legal themes

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Katherine Denkinson @kdenkwrites.com · 11d

Kruger fear-mongering about the “expectations” of Islam like he’s not spent the last 2yrs trying to meld Church & State or force Christianity into the curriculum. 👇🏻
www.thenewworld.co.uk/onward-chris...

t.co/JfWqrlkVUY

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 11d

Nathan Gill, the former Welsh leader of Nigel Farage’s right-wing party Reform UK has admitted to taking bribes in exchange for making pro-Russia statements while a member of the European Parliament.

Ex-Brexit Party MEP pleads guilty in Russia bribe case

Nathan Gill admitted to taking bribes in exchange for making pro-Kremlin statements while he was a member of the European Parliament.

www.politico.eu

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Katherine Denkinson @kdenkwrites.com · 11d

RIP Tony Harrison. I was born/grew up in Yorkshire & studying him for A-Levels was the first time I’d heard poetry written in our dialect.The first time I realised that poetry didn’t have to be “posh”. www.thetimes.com/uk/obituarie...

Tony Harrison obituary: acclaimed Yorkshire poet and playwright

Writer whose poem V upset Mary Whitehouse and who was determined to show that the arts are not the preserve of the middle and upper classes dies aged 88

www.thetimes.com

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Katherine Denkinson @kdenkwrites.com · 18d

UK journalists- Has anyone experienced police forcing them to “pick a side” at protests? I’ve covered several non-violent ones recently & police have split opposing groups while making journalists choose a side & forbidden us from moving btwn them. Having a visible press card makes no difference.

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Katherine Denkinson @kdenkwrites.com · 18d

Useful info. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The motive behind Charlie Kirk's killing: What we know and don't know

Prosecutors have broadly outlined suspect Tyler Robinson's political views - but many questions remain.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Katherine Denkinson @kdenkwrites.com · 25d

If you’re sharing stuff about the Kirk shooting ffs read this 👇🏻.

Drew Harwell @drewharwell.com · 26d

yeesh so much disinfo out there about the gunman

"Notices bulges, OWO whats this?"
- Meme about furries/roleplaying; not political

"hey fascist! Catch! Up, right, down x3"
- From Helldivers 2, satirical game, you nuke 'fascist' aliens even though you're a fascist yourself; the code launches a bomb

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Katherine Denkinson @kdenkwrites.com · 26d

✨Exciting news! I’m finally able to tell you that, on October 31st, my first book will be published with River Light Press.

Taking a new, in-depth look at Incel culture it challenges existing misinformation while advocating for positive change. ✨
@aurorametro.bsky.social

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