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Giveaway!
I’m giving one lucky person the chance to pick one shelf of books from our Bertvent bookcase.
Follow and repost by midday on Saturday 27th and I’ll pick someone at random! Which shelf will you choose?
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I’m giving one lucky person the chance to pick one shelf of books from our Bertvent bookcase.
Follow and repost by midday on Saturday 27th and I’ll pick someone at random! Which shelf will you choose?
(UK only)
December 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Giveaway!
I’m giving one lucky person the chance to pick one shelf of books from our Bertvent bookcase.
Follow and repost by midday on Saturday 27th and I’ll pick someone at random! Which shelf will you choose?
(UK only)
I’m giving one lucky person the chance to pick one shelf of books from our Bertvent bookcase.
Follow and repost by midday on Saturday 27th and I’ll pick someone at random! Which shelf will you choose?
(UK only)
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Lots of parallels between #Ashes defeat and what Labour voters in 2024 are feeling about the govt right now.. "its the hope that kills you". "It was supposed to be different this time". you wait 15 years for a win in Australia/regain power and then it all falls to pieces super quickly
December 22, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Lots of parallels between #Ashes defeat and what Labour voters in 2024 are feeling about the govt right now.. "its the hope that kills you". "It was supposed to be different this time". you wait 15 years for a win in Australia/regain power and then it all falls to pieces super quickly
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Pleased to discover that slightly misnaming the national chess championship you won as a school child is a much more serious offence than repeatedly racially abusing your fellow pupils and telling them they should go to the gas chamber
December 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Pleased to discover that slightly misnaming the national chess championship you won as a school child is a much more serious offence than repeatedly racially abusing your fellow pupils and telling them they should go to the gas chamber
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There was no state. Who does she think crucified him, an anarchist collective?
November 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
There was no state. Who does she think crucified him, an anarchist collective?
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Oh.
Left: Donald Trump’s Jan 6th quote, as presented in the dossier that brought down two BBC bosses
Right: What Donald Trump actually said.
Full story in @thenewworldmag.bsky.social: www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
Right: What Donald Trump actually said.
Full story in @thenewworldmag.bsky.social: www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
November 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Oh.
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We are so far through the looking glass that the man who tried to overthrow an election becomes president, the people who attacked the Capitol are turned into martyrs, & it's the BBC that gets punished - cheered on by the worst news outlets in the UK & the two most dishonest politicians of our age.
It’s not at all clear to me how the BBC can do any kind of serious journalism if its top two bosses can be forced to quit over such an obviously confected scandal. There is no substantive error here. How can the BBC report on Trump, or Farage, or anyone else, in these circumstances?
November 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
We are so far through the looking glass that the man who tried to overthrow an election becomes president, the people who attacked the Capitol are turned into martyrs, & it's the BBC that gets punished - cheered on by the worst news outlets in the UK & the two most dishonest politicians of our age.
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stop thinking right now
October 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
stop thinking right now
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An admirably clear statement from Board of Deputies of British Jews and Jewish Leadership Council
October 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
An admirably clear statement from Board of Deputies of British Jews and Jewish Leadership Council
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Labour has a chance now to turn a corner and win support from people who want it to succeed. Or it can continue with this type of vicious populist filth and alienate everyone. It's your call guys.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Starmer to end asylum ‘golden ticket’ of resettlement and family reunion rights
People granted asylum will have to earn right to invite family in plan charities call ‘straight from populist playbook’
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Labour has a chance now to turn a corner and win support from people who want it to succeed. Or it can continue with this type of vicious populist filth and alienate everyone. It's your call guys.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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London mayor Sadiq Khan hits back at ‘racist, sexist, misogynistic and Islamophobic’ Trump.
About time. Trump spreads lies about every country.
Trump is doing so much harm at home/abroad - undermining the UN. NATO, US economy, human rights, free speech, tolerance
Will he ever be held to account?
About time. Trump spreads lies about every country.
Trump is doing so much harm at home/abroad - undermining the UN. NATO, US economy, human rights, free speech, tolerance
Will he ever be held to account?
Sadiq Khan hits back at ‘racist, sexist, misogynistic and Islamophobic’ Trump
Khan’s comments come after US president used speech at UN to call London mayor ‘terrible’
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
London mayor Sadiq Khan hits back at ‘racist, sexist, misogynistic and Islamophobic’ Trump.
About time. Trump spreads lies about every country.
Trump is doing so much harm at home/abroad - undermining the UN. NATO, US economy, human rights, free speech, tolerance
Will he ever be held to account?
About time. Trump spreads lies about every country.
Trump is doing so much harm at home/abroad - undermining the UN. NATO, US economy, human rights, free speech, tolerance
Will he ever be held to account?
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To ‘ultra-crepidate’ (19th century) is to lecture others on subjects you know very little about.
September 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
To ‘ultra-crepidate’ (19th century) is to lecture others on subjects you know very little about.
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Live from this afternoon’s joint press conference between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the President of the United States.
September 18, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Live from this afternoon’s joint press conference between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the President of the United States.
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This is moving in exactly the wrong direction! Education & meaningful activity in prison is crucial to reducing violence and improving outcomes
September 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
This is moving in exactly the wrong direction! Education & meaningful activity in prison is crucial to reducing violence and improving outcomes
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"If you've had enough of politicians, if you don't trust Westminster, join us."
What a revolting, cynical statement for a man who was an MP of the party that ruled for 14 years until five minutes ago - and David Cameron's speech writer before that.
What contempt for voters. ~AA
What a revolting, cynical statement for a man who was an MP of the party that ruled for 14 years until five minutes ago - and David Cameron's speech writer before that.
What contempt for voters. ~AA
September 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
"If you've had enough of politicians, if you don't trust Westminster, join us."
What a revolting, cynical statement for a man who was an MP of the party that ruled for 14 years until five minutes ago - and David Cameron's speech writer before that.
What contempt for voters. ~AA
What a revolting, cynical statement for a man who was an MP of the party that ruled for 14 years until five minutes ago - and David Cameron's speech writer before that.
What contempt for voters. ~AA
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Sky News says police are "overwhelmed by the numbers". Met coped perfectly well with 2x as many at the pro-Gaza rally, 5x as many at the anti-Brexit march, and 15x as many at London Pride.
They're not overwhelmed by the numbers. They're overwhelmed by the ratio of violent thugs in those numbers.
They're not overwhelmed by the numbers. They're overwhelmed by the ratio of violent thugs in those numbers.
September 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Sky News says police are "overwhelmed by the numbers". Met coped perfectly well with 2x as many at the pro-Gaza rally, 5x as many at the anti-Brexit march, and 15x as many at London Pride.
They're not overwhelmed by the numbers. They're overwhelmed by the ratio of violent thugs in those numbers.
They're not overwhelmed by the numbers. They're overwhelmed by the ratio of violent thugs in those numbers.
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“The dense interconnectedness of the human family… means that in terms of our biology, there are no different races. We can all claim ancestry from across the world. Nevertheless, our politics is obsessed with distinctions based on national identity…” Gaia’s article more relevant than ever:
Something I wrote a year ago that’s infuriatingly relevant
Leaders should finally tell us the truth about migration: it’s here for good | Gaia Vince
It’s time to resist the right’s narrative of immigration as aberration. Nations thrive on it – and they always have done, says author Gaia Vince
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2025 at 9:47 AM
“The dense interconnectedness of the human family… means that in terms of our biology, there are no different races. We can all claim ancestry from across the world. Nevertheless, our politics is obsessed with distinctions based on national identity…” Gaia’s article more relevant than ever:
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Outstanding.
August 29, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Outstanding.
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For me, the BBC’s image choice here is reprehensible…
…it glorifies these thugs who were intimidating refugees - makes them look like they are protesting for some sort of freedom… rather than the targeted harassment of the vulnerable.
…it glorifies these thugs who were intimidating refugees - makes them look like they are protesting for some sort of freedom… rather than the targeted harassment of the vulnerable.
How BBC presents the anti-migrant hotel protests vs how we do at @bylinesnetwork.co.uk
BBC lead with a Reform UK voter saying "We are not happy with these men in this hotel because we fear for our children”
We tell of the refugee children inside the hotel terrified by chants of “send them out!”
BBC lead with a Reform UK voter saying "We are not happy with these men in this hotel because we fear for our children”
We tell of the refugee children inside the hotel terrified by chants of “send them out!”
August 9, 2025 at 10:50 PM
For me, the BBC’s image choice here is reprehensible…
…it glorifies these thugs who were intimidating refugees - makes them look like they are protesting for some sort of freedom… rather than the targeted harassment of the vulnerable.
…it glorifies these thugs who were intimidating refugees - makes them look like they are protesting for some sort of freedom… rather than the targeted harassment of the vulnerable.
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A perspective on the Salt Path expose from publishing. Like so many others, I’m annoyed at being duped. And the ramifications of these revelations are so far-reaching, as the line between fact and fiction is challenged…
The Salt Path has never appealed to me. Redemptive memoirs are really not my thing.
But if Penguin had pitched it as an audacious heist getaway story...
But if Penguin had pitched it as an audacious heist getaway story...
July 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
A perspective on the Salt Path expose from publishing. Like so many others, I’m annoyed at being duped. And the ramifications of these revelations are so far-reaching, as the line between fact and fiction is challenged…
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I didn’t agree with her position on welfare, but tearing Reeves down for mild tearing up during PMQs is infuriating.
She’s absolutely knackered. She’s trying to do this giant job which she cares about while also parenting. And probably being in perimenopuse (🧵- you fucking bet there’s more)
She’s absolutely knackered. She’s trying to do this giant job which she cares about while also parenting. And probably being in perimenopuse (🧵- you fucking bet there’s more)
July 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I didn’t agree with her position on welfare, but tearing Reeves down for mild tearing up during PMQs is infuriating.
She’s absolutely knackered. She’s trying to do this giant job which she cares about while also parenting. And probably being in perimenopuse (🧵- you fucking bet there’s more)
She’s absolutely knackered. She’s trying to do this giant job which she cares about while also parenting. And probably being in perimenopuse (🧵- you fucking bet there’s more)
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Today is sad indictment of how we make policy in this country.
Our view on the disability benefits cut vote.
Our view on the disability benefits cut vote.
July 1, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Today is sad indictment of how we make policy in this country.
Our view on the disability benefits cut vote.
Our view on the disability benefits cut vote.
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An AI-related definition of the word ’slop’ has entered the Cambridge Dictionary for the first time, ’reflecting growing concerns about increasing amounts of low-quality content created by AI’ 👇 #BookSky
Cambridge Dictionary adds new definition for 'slop' to reflect 'low-quality content created by AI'
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June 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
An AI-related definition of the word ’slop’ has entered the Cambridge Dictionary for the first time, ’reflecting growing concerns about increasing amounts of low-quality content created by AI’ 👇 #BookSky
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This is precisely what happened. The same effort, over and over again, with Democrats and Republicans. But America was finally weak enough to simply ignore and its president idiotic enough to go along with it.
Netanyahu has spent the better part of two decades trying to strong arm the United States into an unprovoked war against Iran and finally found a president stupid enough to do it for him. Unbelievable.
June 22, 2025 at 7:19 AM
This is precisely what happened. The same effort, over and over again, with Democrats and Republicans. But America was finally weak enough to simply ignore and its president idiotic enough to go along with it.