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Sebastian Payne
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Leader writer and columnist @thetimes.com

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.

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January 27, 2025 at 12:24 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.

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December 6, 2024 at 12:27 PM
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.

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December 5, 2024 at 10:55 AM
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
@j-amesmarriott.bsky.social isn't messing about on Jordan Peterson www.thetimes.com/culture/book...
November 20, 2024 at 9:49 AM
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
Here they come
November 19, 2024 at 12:58 PM