Dr Naeema
@naeemap.bsky.social
Researcher, speaker & writer on People Vs AI and how jobs & work are changing
Hoping we balance good thinking to prevent wars, inequality & unethical AI
Fundraising for: Save the Children, UN and Refuge
Hoping we balance good thinking to prevent wars, inequality & unethical AI
Fundraising for: Save the Children, UN and Refuge
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We go live to the Protect our girls crew, unsure what they are doing
January 10, 2026 at 1:59 PM
We go live to the Protect our girls crew, unsure what they are doing
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Learners living in poverty, those from some minority backgrounds, and students with special needs were most impacted by school closures during the Covid-19 pandemic – finds a report co-authored by Jo Van Herwegen @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social
Poverty had the greatest impact on students’ educational experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic | UCL Institute of Education
A report co-authored by Professor Jo Van Herwegen has informed part of the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry, established to examine the UK’s response to the pandemic and establish learnings for the future.
www.ucl.ac.uk
January 8, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Learners living in poverty, those from some minority backgrounds, and students with special needs were most impacted by school closures during the Covid-19 pandemic – finds a report co-authored by Jo Van Herwegen @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social
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If the Palestine Action hunger strikers die - which they could do at any moment, as they are now very close to the end - it will be the government that killed them. Today’s column explains why. Please share, and write urgently to your MP.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Let’s be clear: if the Palestine Action hunger strikers die, the government will bear moral responsibility | George Monbiot
The three remaining hunger strikers have been convicted of nothing. Yet with astonishing cruelty, ministers refuse to listen to their reasonable demands, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:07 AM
If the Palestine Action hunger strikers die - which they could do at any moment, as they are now very close to the end - it will be the government that killed them. Today’s column explains why. Please share, and write urgently to your MP.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Israel has continued its attacks on Lebanon despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel back in 2024.
In Gaza, Israeli forces hit a tent housing displaced people in the Mawasi area northwest of Khan Younis, killing a 5-year-old girl and her uncle and wounding two other children.
In Gaza, Israeli forces hit a tent housing displaced people in the Mawasi area northwest of Khan Younis, killing a 5-year-old girl and her uncle and wounding two other children.
January 6, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Israel has continued its attacks on Lebanon despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel back in 2024.
In Gaza, Israeli forces hit a tent housing displaced people in the Mawasi area northwest of Khan Younis, killing a 5-year-old girl and her uncle and wounding two other children.
In Gaza, Israeli forces hit a tent housing displaced people in the Mawasi area northwest of Khan Younis, killing a 5-year-old girl and her uncle and wounding two other children.
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Telling isn't it that all the "protect our girls" people are still on X despite what Grok is doing.
January 7, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Telling isn't it that all the "protect our girls" people are still on X despite what Grok is doing.
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Unhook ourselves from oil and gas and we unhook ourselves from dependency on dictators, autocrats and expansionist regimes all over the planet.
Renewables and other low-carbon energy sources are not just good climate sense. They are also good political sense.
Renewables and other low-carbon energy sources are not just good climate sense. They are also good political sense.
January 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Unhook ourselves from oil and gas and we unhook ourselves from dependency on dictators, autocrats and expansionist regimes all over the planet.
Renewables and other low-carbon energy sources are not just good climate sense. They are also good political sense.
Renewables and other low-carbon energy sources are not just good climate sense. They are also good political sense.
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Israeli forces fire live rounds and tear gas as they storm Birzeit University - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-forces-fire-live-rounds-storm-birzeit-university
Israeli forces fire live rounds and tear gas as they storm Birzeit University
The Israeli raid has left over 40 Palestinians, mostly students, wounded and suffocated
www.middleeasteye.net
January 6, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Israeli forces fire live rounds and tear gas as they storm Birzeit University - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-forces-fire-live-rounds-storm-birzeit-university
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Shortage of NHS stroke specialists in England resulting in death or disability.
Between 10,000 and 20,000 patients died or sustained a serious disability because of treatment delays.
Lives destroyed by fiscal rules, austerity, appeasement of the rich and forcing people to go private.
Between 10,000 and 20,000 patients died or sustained a serious disability because of treatment delays.
Lives destroyed by fiscal rules, austerity, appeasement of the rich and forcing people to go private.
Shortage of NHS stroke specialists resulting in thousands dead or disabled, say doctors
Exclusive: Lack of consultants in UK health service means patients do not get drugs or surgery in time, say senior medics
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Shortage of NHS stroke specialists in England resulting in death or disability.
Between 10,000 and 20,000 patients died or sustained a serious disability because of treatment delays.
Lives destroyed by fiscal rules, austerity, appeasement of the rich and forcing people to go private.
Between 10,000 and 20,000 patients died or sustained a serious disability because of treatment delays.
Lives destroyed by fiscal rules, austerity, appeasement of the rich and forcing people to go private.
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The alliance with the United States is over, Canada, Mexico, Greenland, and Europe need to act like it and prepare the population for it.
January 4, 2026 at 7:50 PM
The alliance with the United States is over, Canada, Mexico, Greenland, and Europe need to act like it and prepare the population for it.
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Now Trump says "we" need Greenland.
Well done weak European leaders who tepidly criticized/welcomed Trump’s invasion of Venezuela yesterday.
You're next.
Well done weak European leaders who tepidly criticized/welcomed Trump’s invasion of Venezuela yesterday.
You're next.
January 4, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Now Trump says "we" need Greenland.
Well done weak European leaders who tepidly criticized/welcomed Trump’s invasion of Venezuela yesterday.
You're next.
Well done weak European leaders who tepidly criticized/welcomed Trump’s invasion of Venezuela yesterday.
You're next.
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Sky News, "Zack Polanski described it as an illegal strike.. When asked to condemn it Keir Starmer refused to do so"
January 3, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Sky News, "Zack Polanski described it as an illegal strike.. When asked to condemn it Keir Starmer refused to do so"
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UK CEO salary increases outstripping those of the workforce.
Remuneration Committees & non-execs perpetuate fat-cattery as rises provide a benchmark for their greed.
Need worker-elected directors on boards of large companies, workers to vote on exec pay to secure equitable distribution of income.
Remuneration Committees & non-execs perpetuate fat-cattery as rises provide a benchmark for their greed.
Need worker-elected directors on boards of large companies, workers to vote on exec pay to secure equitable distribution of income.
CEO salary: an opportunity cost? - High Pay Centre
Against the backdrop of the cost-of-living crisis, data highlights a worrying trend: CEO salary increases outstripping those of the wider workforce.
highpaycentre.org
December 20, 2025 at 7:54 AM
UK CEO salary increases outstripping those of the workforce.
Remuneration Committees & non-execs perpetuate fat-cattery as rises provide a benchmark for their greed.
Need worker-elected directors on boards of large companies, workers to vote on exec pay to secure equitable distribution of income.
Remuneration Committees & non-execs perpetuate fat-cattery as rises provide a benchmark for their greed.
Need worker-elected directors on boards of large companies, workers to vote on exec pay to secure equitable distribution of income.
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Rob Reiner: I'm going to make a coming of age drama, a fantasy adventure story, a romantic comedy, a psychological horror and then a courtroom drama.
Us: Across your entire career?
Reiner: In a 6 year period.
Us: That sounds-
Reiner: -Each one will be arguably the best movie in that genre.
Us: Across your entire career?
Reiner: In a 6 year period.
Us: That sounds-
Reiner: -Each one will be arguably the best movie in that genre.
December 15, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Rob Reiner: I'm going to make a coming of age drama, a fantasy adventure story, a romantic comedy, a psychological horror and then a courtroom drama.
Us: Across your entire career?
Reiner: In a 6 year period.
Us: That sounds-
Reiner: -Each one will be arguably the best movie in that genre.
Us: Across your entire career?
Reiner: In a 6 year period.
Us: That sounds-
Reiner: -Each one will be arguably the best movie in that genre.
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Four hours after the hero's name was released
BBC News still calling him 'member of the public'
His name is Ahmed el Ahmed
He's a Muslim
How many Jewish lives did his heroism save?
BBC News still calling him 'member of the public'
His name is Ahmed el Ahmed
He's a Muslim
How many Jewish lives did his heroism save?
December 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Four hours after the hero's name was released
BBC News still calling him 'member of the public'
His name is Ahmed el Ahmed
He's a Muslim
How many Jewish lives did his heroism save?
BBC News still calling him 'member of the public'
His name is Ahmed el Ahmed
He's a Muslim
How many Jewish lives did his heroism save?
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🔴 REVEALED 🔴
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs Banked £640,000 from Oil Giants and Murdoch
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group – received more than £640,000 from fossil fuel companies and Rupert Murdoch’s media conglomerate between 1957 and ...
www.desmog.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:05 AM
🔴 REVEALED 🔴
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
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And all without painting any roundabouts…
"Migrants who came to the UK on skilled work visas in 2022-23 will make a net contribution of £47bn to the public finances over their lifetime, according to new estimates from the government’s Migration Advisory Committee."
Not surprising, but some observations (1/n)
www.ft.com/content/10da...
Not surprising, but some observations (1/n)
www.ft.com/content/10da...
December 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
And all without painting any roundabouts…
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🚨 “Can I tell you how many times in the last 45 years the European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the UK when it comes to deporting people from this country - only 13 times - in 45 years”
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
December 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🚨 “Can I tell you how many times in the last 45 years the European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the UK when it comes to deporting people from this country - only 13 times - in 45 years”
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
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I'm not kidding: I reported on this FOUR YEARS AGO in "The Decade In Tory"
It also contained the entire COVID Inquiry (cost: £200m). And every single Brexit mistake (£140bn per year).
And it's £2.50 on Amazon.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
It also contained the entire COVID Inquiry (cost: £200m). And every single Brexit mistake (£140bn per year).
And it's £2.50 on Amazon.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Tory governments spent £325m on free schools that failed or disappeared
More than £10bn was committed to building new schools between 2014-15 and 2023-24, compared with £6.8bn for rebuilding existing schools
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I'm not kidding: I reported on this FOUR YEARS AGO in "The Decade In Tory"
It also contained the entire COVID Inquiry (cost: £200m). And every single Brexit mistake (£140bn per year).
And it's £2.50 on Amazon.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
It also contained the entire COVID Inquiry (cost: £200m). And every single Brexit mistake (£140bn per year).
And it's £2.50 on Amazon.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Anyone noticed how UK media is a lot less obsessed with Farage’s alleged antisemitism than Corbyn’s alleged antisemitism?
Odd that.
Odd that.
December 6, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Anyone noticed how UK media is a lot less obsessed with Farage’s alleged antisemitism than Corbyn’s alleged antisemitism?
Odd that.
Odd that.
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The line here that made my ears prick up (and should really spook Labour) is the third one (that we need “fair and managed” migration). That’s not the answer of someone who has come to get his 12 per cent. That’s a much more “no, when I say I want to replace Labour, I’m not coming to play” line.
Zack Polanski, "Labour are a government of cowards because you won't tell people the truth about migration"
"Migration is a positive thing for our country"
"We need migration"
"We need fair and managed migration"
"And that's what will change this conversation"
*huge clap* #BBCQT
"Migration is a positive thing for our country"
"We need migration"
"We need fair and managed migration"
"And that's what will change this conversation"
*huge clap* #BBCQT
December 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The line here that made my ears prick up (and should really spook Labour) is the third one (that we need “fair and managed” migration). That’s not the answer of someone who has come to get his 12 per cent. That’s a much more “no, when I say I want to replace Labour, I’m not coming to play” line.
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Zia Yusuf - the unelected multimillionaire policy chief of Reform - makes his fourth Question Time appearance tonight.
The party has five MPs
The party has five MPs
December 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Zia Yusuf - the unelected multimillionaire policy chief of Reform - makes his fourth Question Time appearance tonight.
The party has five MPs
The party has five MPs