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Henry Clay Fuck @wisco-disco.bsky.social · 12h

Handshake meme. People who like the Smiths, people who dislike the Smiths, agreeing that Morrissey sucks

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Delia Zollinger @dpzollinger.bsky.social · 1d

New SI "Cleavage Politics in Western
Democracies" @wepsocial.bsky.social!

If you're interested in transforming social & political divides in advanced democracies, this is for you.

The intro by @davidattewell6.bsky.social & me maps contributions around 3 challenges for contemp. cleavage research.

David Attewell @davidattewell6.bsky.social · 1d

@dpzollinger.bsky.social and I are thrilled "Cleavage Politics in Western Democracies" is out as an SI at @wepsocial.bsky.social!

Its papers explore the foundations of the cleavage pitting new left against radical right parties, and how it compares to the classic cleavages of Lipset & Rokkan:

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Mollie Gerver @mgerver.bsky.social · 3d

The article states “The Conservatives say they would task officials with removing 750,000 illegal immigrants.” This is inaccurate: the plan would include migrants *legally* in the country, because it is legal for refugees to enter to claim asylum without first getting a visa.

David Owen @artsofdenial.bsky.social · 3d

In a desperate attempt to boost their poll standing, Tories propose to abandon the rule of law
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Conservatives pledge to remove 750,000 migrants under borders plan

The party unveils new policies on illegal migration as its annual conference begins in Manchester.

www.bbc.com

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Pavlos Vasilopoulos @pavlosvas1.bsky.social · 4d

Mass turnout and some good speeches at the York anti-racism rally

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University of York Library @uoylibrary.bsky.social · 5d

The Morrell Library is 59 years old today!

Join us on a brief pictorial trip back in time with his much loved* brutalist building, starting with this cracking picture of the mid-60s campus, with the Morrell behind Central Hall.

Look at those crisp architectural lines. Woof.

Next up: plans >> 🧵

Black & white image showing the lake (very still), Central Hall looking alien, Vanbrugh College and behind that a very white and clean Morrell Library

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 5d

On Yom Kippur many Jewish people in Britain have their phones off to mark the holy day.

As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.

At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.

To everyone in Britain's Jewish Community: you are not alone.

We will not let hate or those who spread it win.

We stand with you.

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Pavlos Vasilopoulos @pavlosvas1.bsky.social · 6d

York has seen a steep rise in racist assaults -both verbal and physical- in recent weeks. This should not be tolerated. If you are around on Saturday, join.

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Pavlos Vasilopoulos @pavlosvas1.bsky.social · 6d

York has seen a steep rise in racist assaults -both verbal and physical- in recent weeks. This should not be tolerated. If you are around on Saturday, join.

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Pavlos Vasilopoulos @pavlosvas1.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations Tom!!

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Pavlos Vasilopoulos @pavlosvas1.bsky.social · 9d

The vast majority of 2024 Labour voters and those lost since the 2024 election to other parties and ‘undecided’ are not predisposed to vote for Reform – and that this is true even among those voters in stronger ‘Leave’ voting areas

politicscentre.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

Article - Nuffield Politics Research Centre

Despite Nigel Farage’s claims, Reform UK are unlikely to pose a significant electoral threat to Labour’s 2024 voters. Using new British Election Study data and analysis of Labour’s vote across constituency type and across time, we show that the vast majority of 2024 Labour voters and those lost since the election to other parties and ‘undecided’ are not predisposed to vote for Reform – and that this is true even among those voters in stronger ‘Leave’ voting areas of the country, as well as most non-voters in 2024.

politicscentre.nuffield.ox.ac.uk

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Paula Surridge @psurridge.bsky.social · 12d

First thought, was I know I'm tired but I didn't realise I'd slept for 3 years. This is an absolutely crazy way to use and report polling. It should not be getting this kind of priority at this stage in an electoral cycle.

Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 12d

They’re not on course to form the next gov. Today’s polling suggests they might win if there was an election today…

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Tarik Abou-Chadi @tabouchadi.bsky.social · 12d

The success of the far right is not only measured in votes and seats but in its impact on rhetoric, policy and ideology. The fact that a (nominally) social democratic head of government with a huge majority choses to say and do this is maybe the biggest success of the far right in Europe yet.

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Alasia Nuti @alasianuti.bsky.social · 12d

There has been a scary increase of racist and xenophobic verbal and physical attacks, racist graffiti and other forms of xenophobic vandalism in York over the last month, in connection with the Operation Raise the Colour.

This must stop! If you are in York, do join the rally on the 4th October!

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Sophie E. Hill @sophieehill.bsky.social · 12d

"the belief that uncontrolled legal migration was nothing but good news for an economy should never have been accepted on the Left"

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Pavlos Vasilopoulos @pavlosvas1.bsky.social · 13d

Since the flag campaign began, I keep hearing about racist abuse and physical assaults against foreigners in York on a weekly basis.

The fact that Yvette Cooper rushed to endorse this campaign is a historic disgrace for Labour and I doubt it will be easily forgotten.

Kriszta Satori @fulelo.bsky.social · 13d

More and more such incidents happening daily
www.bbc.com/news/article...

'Kids racially abused me and the adults' reaction broke me'

Sophia Choudry says she is "shaken" and "heartbroken" after being racially abused on the Elizabeth line.

www.bbc.com

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Pavlos Vasilopoulos @pavlosvas1.bsky.social · 16d

New article on Immigrant Attitudes toward Immigration in 🇫🇷 (w @haleymcavay.bsky.social & Justin Robinson) just accepted @ersjournal.com

We find that one's ethnoracial background trumps migration status and other key individual-level factors in shaping support for immigration

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Pavlos Vasilopoulos @pavlosvas1.bsky.social · 16d

New article on Immigrant Attitudes toward Immigration in 🇫🇷 (w @haleymcavay.bsky.social & Justin Robinson) just accepted @ersjournal.com

We find that one's ethnoracial background trumps migration status and other key individual-level factors in shaping support for immigration

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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 24d

Today people went around my neighborhood in north east London spray painting St George’s crosses onto people’s homes. Many of these houses have non British people living in them.

This is getting very dark, very quick.

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Pavlos Vasilopoulos @pavlosvas1.bsky.social · 24d

As this thread shows, the far right ideology hasn't become milder- it's as extreme and dangerous as ever.

What has changed is that mainstream parties are now trying to appease far-right supporters with anti-immigrant rhetoric.

This is why there were more than 100k people in London today.

HOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 25d

🚨 Large far-right demo in central London today, organised by Stephen Lennon (aka Tommy Robinson) under the banner Unite the Kingdom. HOPE not hate will be monitoring closely. Follow this thread for updates throughout the day.

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Duncan Robinson @duncanrobinson.bsky.social · 24d

Shot, chaser

Young men more likely to vote Green than Reform. Young men second most progressive group of any demographic. Combined right-wing vote barely bigger than Green vote alone for young men

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Pavlos Vasilopoulos @pavlosvas1.bsky.social · 24d

Huge congratulations Ed!!

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Pavlos Vasilopoulos @pavlosvas1.bsky.social · 24d

As this thread shows, the far right ideology hasn't become milder- it's as extreme and dangerous as ever.

What has changed is that mainstream parties are now trying to appease far-right supporters with anti-immigrant rhetoric.

This is why there were more than 100k people in London today.

HOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 25d

🚨 Large far-right demo in central London today, organised by Stephen Lennon (aka Tommy Robinson) under the banner Unite the Kingdom. HOPE not hate will be monitoring closely. Follow this thread for updates throughout the day.

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Professor Daniele Albertazzi @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social · Sep 6

"I am ALSO going to deport the men!"

"Yes but we are also deporting the women"

"We'll deport the children, then!"

"Yes, but we are shooting them within two weeks of gaining power..."

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Pavlos Vasilopoulos @pavlosvas1.bsky.social · Sep 6

This is what happens when mainstream parties break anti-racism norms by demonising asylum seekers for political gains and by pampering the "anxieties" of racist thugs.

www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2544432...

Man injured after ‘shocking’ racially motivated attack on York university campus

A man has been left injured after an unprovoked racially motivated attack at the University of York.

www.yorkpress.co.uk

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Pavlos Vasilopoulos @pavlosvas1.bsky.social · Sep 6

This is what happens when mainstream parties break anti-racism norms by demonising asylum seekers for political gains and by pampering the "anxieties" of racist thugs.

www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2544432...

Man injured after ‘shocking’ racially motivated attack on York university campus

A man has been left injured after an unprovoked racially motivated attack at the University of York.

www.yorkpress.co.uk

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