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Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, I need to remember to do that.

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Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 1d

Beautiful!

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The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 1d

This is a lie.

There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.

But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.

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Andy Westwood @andywestwood.bsky.social · 1d

This is a superb photo. Hats off for spotting and waiting for it to materialise!

Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 1d

Jenrick defends ‘didn’t see another white face’ comment on.ft.com/3VSPahS

Robert Jenrick defends ‘didn’t see another white face’ comment

Shadow justice secretary is widely seen as the favourite to challenge Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch

on.ft.com

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Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 1d

He’s even coming to Ely!

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David Evans @davidevans.org.uk · 1d

This is Shuranjeet Singh, standing in the allotment at St Michael's C of E Primary School in Handsworth, Birmingham, where he is a governor. I'm sure that Robert Jenrick can immediately tell by looking at him that he's working tirelessly on integration. IIRC, he has a Masters from Oxford.

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Zoë Crowther @zoecrowther.bsky.social · 2d

Say hello to literally the only protesters outside Tory conference this year

Two protesters holding up a sign saying “pedestrianise the M6”

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Eduin Latimer @eduinlatimer.bsky.social · 5d

New work out on children receiving support for disabilities in school and/or benefit system.

50% of children with most severe needs aged 15 were not in work, education or training (NEET) aged 22.

Improving outcomes for this group is vital if gov wants to cut NEET rate

The Institute for Fiscal Studies @theifs.bsky.social · 5d

Children who receive support are more likely to be out-of-work or education, receiving out-of-work benefits, or receiving health-related benefits at age 22.

There is very little evidence on how systems of support could improve these long-term outcomes.

Chart shows outcomes at age 22 for children aged 15 in 2021, by type of support received. Title states: "Children receiving SEND or disability support are more likely to receive support in adulthood and be out of work or not in education."

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Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 3d

😩

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Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 3d

Exactly the same time for me. But it doesn’t feel like it.

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Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 3d

I hadn’t been in a while, but it was good to know we had the option 😢

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Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 3d

Oh 😞

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Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 3d

Geese’s new album is fabulous. It has grown on me even more after a week of listening.

The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 3d

Geese, with their new album "Getting Killed," have achieved something miraculous for 2025: suggesting a future to look forward to, @skornhaber.bsky.social writes.

Finally, a New Idea in Rock and Roll

The band Geese is pushing the genre in new and electrifying directions.

bit.ly

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Dr Delyth Badder @folklorewales.com · 3d

Six weeks ago, I picked up a year-old tawny owl with a broken leg off the main road near our home and dropped him off at our nearest vet.

After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵

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Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 3d

And the Lib Dems?

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Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 5d

Nothing beats a stealth tax!

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Grumpy Philosopher @stevecooke.org · 5d

International fees currently subsidise domestic fees. So the government is taking from the only pot that subsidises educating domestic students in order to subsidise educating domestic students. Cynically, I suspect the logic behind this is to performatively demonstrate toughness towards foreigners.

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Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 5d

It is also partly due to the frozen income tax thresholds, meaning less disposable income, but it happens so gradually and invisibly that most people on regular salaries don’t see it as a cause.

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Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 5d

At least to those who don’t follow the detail closely and might be horrified if they knew. (Maybe that last bit is wishful thinking)

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Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 5d

It was the same with Chavez, the comic strongman act was a big part of the narrative that made him so popular. I just fear that (as with Chavez) the absurdity of what is happening obscures the real harm that is being done (until it’s too late).

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Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 5d

There is some of that, but they are also causing (and enabling) real harm.

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Sadiah Qureshi @sadiahqureshi.bsky.social · 6d

I had a mid-career fellowship and it was exactly what I needed to finish my book. The BA application forms are far simpler than you might expect if you’ve only ever seen forms for other funders. So, if you’re eligible, do explore further. Best of luck if you apply.

Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 6d

We’ve opened a call for our British Academy/Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowships which enable established scholars to have the time to complete a significant piece of humanities or social sciences piece of research, through a one year period of leave
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/sche...

British Academy/Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowships

The British Academy/Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowships are intended to enable established scholars, needing relief from teaching and administration, to have the time to bring to completion a signi...

www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk

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Dan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social · 6d

Douglas Barrowman and Michelle Mone's company, PPE Medpro, has just been ordered to refund the Government £122m from a PPE contract.

There are two very odd things about PPE Medpro that may affect the odds of the Government ever getting that £122m...

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Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 7d

This sounds really interesting!

Michael Albertus @mikealbertus.bsky.social · Jan 14

Very excited to announce the release of my new book today, Land Power! Based on 15 years of work, it tells the story of how land shapes societies, from racial hierarchy to inequality, development, gender & the environment.
In hardcover/eBook/audiobook. More in 🧵

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Walter Olson @walterolson.bsky.social · 7d

Michael Clemens: "From 1990 to 2010, rising numbers of H-1B holders caused 30–50 percent of all productivity growth in the US economy. This means that the jobs and wages of most Americans depend in some measure on these workers."

Jonathan Portes @jdportes.bsky.social · 15d

Very useful summary by @mclem.org of the evidence on skilled migration and the likely impact of Trump's H1B visa fee.

www.piie.com/blogs/realti...

New US curb on high-skill immigrant workers ignores evidence of its likely harms

President Donald Trump on Friday ordered an unprecedented new restriction on lawful immigration to the US by high-skill workers. Starting Sunday, new applications for H-1B visas required payment of an...

www.piie.com

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