Sebastian Payne
@sebastianpayne.bsky.social
Leader writer and columnist @thetimes.com
Previously seen at Onward and FT. Author of Broken Heartlands and The Fall of Boris Johnson.
Previously seen at Onward and FT. Author of Broken Heartlands and The Fall of Boris Johnson.
I've reviewed Matt Goodwin's new book Bad Education for @thetimes.com on why he left academia and what he thinks has gone wrong with our universities.
His case about the rise of intolerance is powerful, but I found the book wanting on the wider problems facing universities.
t.co/CmoJ3ykFuQ
His case about the rise of intolerance is powerful, but I found the book wanting on the wider problems facing universities.
t.co/CmoJ3ykFuQ
January 27, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I've reviewed Matt Goodwin's new book Bad Education for @thetimes.com on why he left academia and what he thinks has gone wrong with our universities.
His case about the rise of intolerance is powerful, but I found the book wanting on the wider problems facing universities.
t.co/CmoJ3ykFuQ
His case about the rise of intolerance is powerful, but I found the book wanting on the wider problems facing universities.
t.co/CmoJ3ykFuQ
The Times view on Sir Keir Starmer’s targets and Plan for Change - Back to Earth.
Some welcome realism and tangible targets from the PM, but it was mostly more of the same. The already limited horizons of his government have been lowered further.
t.co/nnMs0Kquct
Some welcome realism and tangible targets from the PM, but it was mostly more of the same. The already limited horizons of his government have been lowered further.
t.co/nnMs0Kquct
December 6, 2024 at 12:27 PM
The Times view on Sir Keir Starmer’s targets and Plan for Change - Back to Earth.
Some welcome realism and tangible targets from the PM, but it was mostly more of the same. The already limited horizons of his government have been lowered further.
t.co/nnMs0Kquct
Some welcome realism and tangible targets from the PM, but it was mostly more of the same. The already limited horizons of his government have been lowered further.
t.co/nnMs0Kquct
The Times view on reducing cow methane: Bovaer Backlash.
The likes of Rupert Lowe and Andrea Jenkyns should know better than to spread conspiracy theories.
t.co/Gv9eJ8sXem
The likes of Rupert Lowe and Andrea Jenkyns should know better than to spread conspiracy theories.
t.co/Gv9eJ8sXem
December 5, 2024 at 10:55 AM
The Times view on reducing cow methane: Bovaer Backlash.
The likes of Rupert Lowe and Andrea Jenkyns should know better than to spread conspiracy theories.
t.co/Gv9eJ8sXem
The likes of Rupert Lowe and Andrea Jenkyns should know better than to spread conspiracy theories.
t.co/Gv9eJ8sXem
The Times view on Sir Keir Starmer’s Lord Mayor’s Banquet speech: Man in the Middle t.co/uVhuUPsM2e
https://www.thetimes.com/article/762450de-7e83-43b5-b8f0-ce655f05b655?shareToken=333b08b8f90ef27e0dfa7254ca3cb236
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December 3, 2024 at 2:22 PM
The Times view on Sir Keir Starmer’s Lord Mayor’s Banquet speech: Man in the Middle t.co/uVhuUPsM2e
Well, that’s all folks! I’ve loved every moment of the last two years at Onward. Thank you to the frankly amazing team, the board and our supporters for making us the best think tank in Westminster. I can’t wait to watch it go from strength to strength. From Monday, @thetimes.com awaits.
November 29, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Well, that’s all folks! I’ve loved every moment of the last two years at Onward. Thank you to the frankly amazing team, the board and our supporters for making us the best think tank in Westminster. I can’t wait to watch it go from strength to strength. From Monday, @thetimes.com awaits.
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I've started a substack - The Political Whiteboard - where I analyse polls, trends and politics. Click through to read. It's free. The first post is about whether there's another way to think about the political cycle politicalwhiteboard.substack.com/p/is-there-a...
Is there another way to think about the political cycle?
Politics always goes from left to right, and back again. But what else?
politicalwhiteboard.substack.com
November 28, 2024 at 12:24 PM
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This - shouldn't be hard
Blasphemy laws are straightforwardly bad. They should be a relic of the past. They have no place in a modern, secular democracy. Especially when we have laws that protect believers, rather than beliefs. Starmer should have felt able to say exactly that at the despatch box today.
November 27, 2024 at 4:27 PM
This - shouldn't be hard
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Interested in reading about science and health? ⚛️⚕️
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Science Editor: @whippletom.bsky.social
Science Correspondent: @rhysblakely.bsky.social
Health Editor: @eleanorhayward.bsky.social
Health Correspondent: @poppykoronka.bsky.social
Do follow my colleagues at @thetimes.com:
Science Editor: @whippletom.bsky.social
Science Correspondent: @rhysblakely.bsky.social
Health Editor: @eleanorhayward.bsky.social
Health Correspondent: @poppykoronka.bsky.social
November 27, 2024 at 12:20 PM
Interested in reading about science and health? ⚛️⚕️
Do follow my colleagues at @thetimes.com:
Science Editor: @whippletom.bsky.social
Science Correspondent: @rhysblakely.bsky.social
Health Editor: @eleanorhayward.bsky.social
Health Correspondent: @poppykoronka.bsky.social
Do follow my colleagues at @thetimes.com:
Science Editor: @whippletom.bsky.social
Science Correspondent: @rhysblakely.bsky.social
Health Editor: @eleanorhayward.bsky.social
Health Correspondent: @poppykoronka.bsky.social
Peggy Noonan and @bariweiss.bsky.social are two of my favourite American writers. Their podcast in convo does not disappoint t.co/kN6s2qaC3d
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-save-america-with-peggy-noonan/id1570872415?i=1000678272417
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November 27, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Peggy Noonan and @bariweiss.bsky.social are two of my favourite American writers. Their podcast in convo does not disappoint t.co/kN6s2qaC3d
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We also asked what people made of an old Jaguar advert from 10 years ago, and asked them to compare it to today's. Answer 81% vs 19% preferred Old Jaguar. Results on the new logo were even worse 83% vs 17%. Mixed case logos are a massive red flag.
November 23, 2024 at 5:39 PM
We also asked what people made of an old Jaguar advert from 10 years ago, and asked them to compare it to today's. Answer 81% vs 19% preferred Old Jaguar. Results on the new logo were even worse 83% vs 17%. Mixed case logos are a massive red flag.
Fascinating thread that makes Jaguar’s doubling down even more bizarre. Well on the way to trashing a great brand for good.
I'm baffled by the Jaguar advert/rebrand. A tale of branding failure & the culture wars. Here at @focaldata.bsky.social towers we were intrigued - in a kind of Friday afternoon-esque way - to understand if the online viral backlash was as bad in the real world. In short, yes. In short. Yes.
a jaguar car is parked in front of a large jaguar logo
ALT: a jaguar car is parked in front of a large jaguar logo
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November 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Fascinating thread that makes Jaguar’s doubling down even more bizarre. Well on the way to trashing a great brand for good.
Great piece this by @igmansfield.bsky.social that I wholeheartedly endorse www.edrith.co.uk/p/those-on-t...
Those on the right should give Bluesky a try
Forget about the ideology - it's just a much better platform
www.edrith.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Great piece this by @igmansfield.bsky.social that I wholeheartedly endorse www.edrith.co.uk/p/those-on-t...
The great @rcolvile.bsky.social is now here and added below
Here’s a centre right starter pack, for those who want to ensure this isn’t entirely an echo chamber go.bsky.app/DNLEPTu
November 21, 2024 at 9:04 AM
The great @rcolvile.bsky.social is now here and added below
@j-amesmarriott.bsky.social isn't messing about on Jordan Peterson www.thetimes.com/culture/book...
November 20, 2024 at 9:49 AM
@j-amesmarriott.bsky.social isn't messing about on Jordan Peterson www.thetimes.com/culture/book...
Keeping this updated as more people come over to Bluesky
Here’s a centre right starter pack, for those who want to ensure this isn’t entirely an echo chamber go.bsky.app/DNLEPTu
November 20, 2024 at 9:10 AM
Keeping this updated as more people come over to Bluesky
For those wondering why the farmers’ protest is having so much coverage, here’s a reminder from @yougov.bsky.social of how the public feel about their work
November 19, 2024 at 1:16 PM
For those wondering why the farmers’ protest is having so much coverage, here’s a reminder from @yougov.bsky.social of how the public feel about their work
Here they come
November 19, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Here they come
Third Onward person here - after @jameskanag.bsky.social
New here, not sure what to expect...👋
November 18, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Third Onward person here - after @jameskanag.bsky.social
Kemi has made the right opening salvo - how the state works is now much more important than what it does, as Labour are experiencing. Any chat of John Hoskyns and 'Stepping Stones' should remember how much more complicated the state and society are now than in 1975. www.thetimes.com/uk/article/k...
Kemi Badenoch: We must stop rewarding ministers for managerialism — and reprogram the state
The way we govern, bogged down by the ever-increasing bureaucratic burden, no longer works. Unless the system is changed, plans to improve the UK are doomed
www.thetimes.com
November 17, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Kemi has made the right opening salvo - how the state works is now much more important than what it does, as Labour are experiencing. Any chat of John Hoskyns and 'Stepping Stones' should remember how much more complicated the state and society are now than in 1975. www.thetimes.com/uk/article/k...
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Strong agree with Oliver Johnson, whose Twitter account has paradoxically disappeared bristoliver.substack.com/p/bluesky-an...
November 16, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Strong agree with Oliver Johnson, whose Twitter account has paradoxically disappeared bristoliver.substack.com/p/bluesky-an...
Updated this throughout today with new names - keep 'em coming
Here’s a centre right starter pack, for those who want to ensure this isn’t entirely an echo chamber go.bsky.app/DNLEPTu
November 15, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Updated this throughout today with new names - keep 'em coming
Here’s a centre right starter pack, for those who want to ensure this isn’t entirely an echo chamber go.bsky.app/DNLEPTu
November 15, 2024 at 8:03 AM
Here’s a centre right starter pack, for those who want to ensure this isn’t entirely an echo chamber go.bsky.app/DNLEPTu
Popping up on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social with @jeevunsandher.bsky.social from 10:30pm to talk Mansion House, pension pots, Brexit and trade, Trumpworld and (no doubt) RFK Jr 📺
November 14, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Popping up on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social with @jeevunsandher.bsky.social from 10:30pm to talk Mansion House, pension pots, Brexit and trade, Trumpworld and (no doubt) RFK Jr 📺
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I’m deeply worried that buying the Infowars brand will damage The Onion’s commitment to in-depth, fact-checked reported journalism.
November 14, 2024 at 2:16 PM
I’m deeply worried that buying the Infowars brand will damage The Onion’s commitment to in-depth, fact-checked reported journalism.
This list handily highlights a current flaw with Bluesky: everyone here is left leaning. Haven’t seen a single Conservative MP sign up, while centre right figures are thin on the ground. British politics should split into a left and right wing echo chamber, it needs a common town hall.
With MPs seemingly joining this website at breakneck speed, I fear PolHome's @zoecrowther.bsky.social has her work cut out updating her invaluable starter pack. That said, she made her bed and there she must lie — so follow it!
go.bsky.app/LrPkHJJ
go.bsky.app/LrPkHJJ
November 14, 2024 at 10:25 AM
This list handily highlights a current flaw with Bluesky: everyone here is left leaning. Haven’t seen a single Conservative MP sign up, while centre right figures are thin on the ground. British politics should split into a left and right wing echo chamber, it needs a common town hall.