Simon Kane
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No Cass didn’t recommend a ban. Streeting is lying
November 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
No Cass didn’t recommend a ban. Streeting is lying
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Aren't clinical trials supposed to provide evidence on which to make decisions, not validate decisions you've already made?
Streeting is admitting that the Pathways “trial” already has a predetermined outcome. Stuffing it with SEGM placeholders is evidence of this.
The only way we are going to end state-mandated torture of trans kids is to get Labour out of government completely.
The only way we are going to end state-mandated torture of trans kids is to get Labour out of government completely.
November 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Aren't clinical trials supposed to provide evidence on which to make decisions, not validate decisions you've already made?
Does desktop qobuz not have a radio function? The fuh?
November 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Does desktop qobuz not have a radio function? The fuh?
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How are we back at Episode 30 already?! Next up in the archives is a snippet of our conversation with the fantastic
@slepkane.bsky.social. Here, Simon talks about writing on the first 'Mitchell & Webb' series.
Look out for future performances of Simon's live show 'Jonah Non Grata'. (1/2)
@slepkane.bsky.social. Here, Simon talks about writing on the first 'Mitchell & Webb' series.
Look out for future performances of Simon's live show 'Jonah Non Grata'. (1/2)
November 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
How are we back at Episode 30 already?! Next up in the archives is a snippet of our conversation with the fantastic
@slepkane.bsky.social. Here, Simon talks about writing on the first 'Mitchell & Webb' series.
Look out for future performances of Simon's live show 'Jonah Non Grata'. (1/2)
@slepkane.bsky.social. Here, Simon talks about writing on the first 'Mitchell & Webb' series.
Look out for future performances of Simon's live show 'Jonah Non Grata'. (1/2)
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These are the voters that Labour strategists have made very clear over a long period of time that they don't want any more, and it's a message that has now been heard
I've been out canvassing quite a lot in London lately. Labour's vote has absolutely evaporated.... it is quite extraordinary to go to places where Labour were on 50-60% of the vote at the last locals and find nobody, or virtually nobody, supporting them.
The phrase 'I voted Labour last time, but...
The phrase 'I voted Labour last time, but...
November 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
These are the voters that Labour strategists have made very clear over a long period of time that they don't want any more, and it's a message that has now been heard
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Watching America's Next Top Model (series 15) while doing admin and wow. It's not a surprise that a modelling show from 2010 feels toxic, but there's so much emphasis on do as you're told, don't question anything, ignore your discomfort; a training school for Me Too.
November 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Watching America's Next Top Model (series 15) while doing admin and wow. It's not a surprise that a modelling show from 2010 feels toxic, but there's so much emphasis on do as you're told, don't question anything, ignore your discomfort; a training school for Me Too.
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So glad @markjacob.bsky.social is writing about this:
“After a Trump social media post said some of his political opponents were “guilty as hell” and should be prosecuted, NBC wrote about it without noting Trump’s own felony convictions. Same for the New York Times, Axios, AP, and CNN.”
“After a Trump social media post said some of his political opponents were “guilty as hell” and should be prosecuted, NBC wrote about it without noting Trump’s own felony convictions. Same for the New York Times, Axios, AP, and CNN.”
It’s the media’s version of a “pardon” when news outlets fail to remind the public of past crimes by Trump and his mischief makers such as Steve Bannon.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:42 PM
So glad @markjacob.bsky.social is writing about this:
“After a Trump social media post said some of his political opponents were “guilty as hell” and should be prosecuted, NBC wrote about it without noting Trump’s own felony convictions. Same for the New York Times, Axios, AP, and CNN.”
“After a Trump social media post said some of his political opponents were “guilty as hell” and should be prosecuted, NBC wrote about it without noting Trump’s own felony convictions. Same for the New York Times, Axios, AP, and CNN.”
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I see less and less briefcase cunts in my replies scoffing at the idea a party called Labour could ever do ANYTHING bad. It used to be constant and now when it happens you can tell the scoffer's heart isn't really in it.
November 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I see less and less briefcase cunts in my replies scoffing at the idea a party called Labour could ever do ANYTHING bad. It used to be constant and now when it happens you can tell the scoffer's heart isn't really in it.
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Quite a staggering statistic. Trump isn’t just bringing misery to immigrants, he’s harming everyone.
#TrumpSlump
#TrumpSlump
NEW: The Trump administration's brutal removal of so many workers is projected to shrink the nation’s GDP by as much as 6.8% — a deeper hit than the one sustained during the Great Recession.
A.J. Schumann:
A.J. Schumann:
Mass Deportations Aren’t Helping Workers. They’re Tanking The Economy. - OtherWords
Trump claimed immigrants were “taking your jobs.” But during his brutal crackdown, the job market has only gotten worse.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Quite a staggering statistic. Trump isn’t just bringing misery to immigrants, he’s harming everyone.
#TrumpSlump
#TrumpSlump
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How delightfully quaint some of these old Devon village names are, their etymologies lost in the mists of time.
November 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
How delightfully quaint some of these old Devon village names are, their etymologies lost in the mists of time.
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artwork by Jon Stubbington Of course, I'm biased. But I think my mate Matthew Woodcock ( Monster Hunters co-creator, "Roy Steel", and fo...
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November 16, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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Hey Megyn Kelly,
14-year-old Eloise would like a word:
“If my voice makes you uncomfortable, good…
because the minute adults start defending predators by defending the age of a child, you’re not protecting the truth, you’re protecting the predator.”
Sound up! 🔥🔊
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14-year-old Eloise would like a word:
“If my voice makes you uncomfortable, good…
because the minute adults start defending predators by defending the age of a child, you’re not protecting the truth, you’re protecting the predator.”
Sound up! 🔥🔊
1/2
November 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Hey Megyn Kelly,
14-year-old Eloise would like a word:
“If my voice makes you uncomfortable, good…
because the minute adults start defending predators by defending the age of a child, you’re not protecting the truth, you’re protecting the predator.”
Sound up! 🔥🔊
1/2
14-year-old Eloise would like a word:
“If my voice makes you uncomfortable, good…
because the minute adults start defending predators by defending the age of a child, you’re not protecting the truth, you’re protecting the predator.”
Sound up! 🔥🔊
1/2
There does seem to be a scandal here, and for a while, and it's whatever the hell has been going on with Ofcom. Is that a fair use of the word scandal?
November 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
There does seem to be a scandal here, and for a while, and it's whatever the hell has been going on with Ofcom. Is that a fair use of the word scandal?
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let’s all acknowledge that slopaganda is an excellent word for this sort of thing
November 15, 2025 at 9:37 AM
let’s all acknowledge that slopaganda is an excellent word for this sort of thing
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Good morning! AI is being force-fed to you by a handful of billionaires who will lose a bunch of money if they fail to convince you that you need it. You do not need it 🫶
November 6, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Good morning! AI is being force-fed to you by a handful of billionaires who will lose a bunch of money if they fail to convince you that you need it. You do not need it 🫶
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November 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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No more Black or trans staffers. No politics of any kind. The cowardice of mainstream media isn't just insulting, it's *boring.* Now TV is just like any other beauty rag. Why not just kill it quickly? Why the slow-motion pretense?
thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
November 4, 2025 at 12:35 AM
No more Black or trans staffers. No politics of any kind. The cowardice of mainstream media isn't just insulting, it's *boring.* Now TV is just like any other beauty rag. Why not just kill it quickly? Why the slow-motion pretense?
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If you're anywhere near Stratford and you have things lying around that are broken and in need of repair, do bring them along to this Repair Cafe (booking an appointment is best but not essential), and get them fixed. It's great for the environment and your wallet... win-win!
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Bring your broken or damaged possessions to our UCL Repair Café event at UCL East Marshgate on Friday, 7th November.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:56 AM
If you're anywhere near Stratford and you have things lying around that are broken and in need of repair, do bring them along to this Repair Cafe (booking an appointment is best but not essential), and get them fixed. It's great for the environment and your wallet... win-win!
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If you are (or work for) a politician and have questions about how to use YouTube well, please ask.
November 3, 2025 at 2:03 AM
If you are (or work for) a politician and have questions about how to use YouTube well, please ask.
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@mjowen174.bsky.social Hey Mat, I get this free bulletin of freelance writing jobs every week - sharing in case it might be any use to you.
Freelance Writing Jobs: English Heritage, BikeRadar, BBC
Plus some brilliant residencies.
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November 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
@mjowen174.bsky.social Hey Mat, I get this free bulletin of freelance writing jobs every week - sharing in case it might be any use to you.
I don't know, I'm just not entirely convinced Andrew was a one-off.
November 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I don't know, I'm just not entirely convinced Andrew was a one-off.
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So this is gross - the Tories want to revoke Indefinite Leave to Remain for anyone whose income falls below the national full-time average, for any reason. First three bands of teachers and FIVE bands of nurses don't earn that, before we even think about healthcare assistants, carers and so on. 1/2
The Conservatives have drafted the legislation.
ANY one of the conditions being met leads to ILR being revoked.
If annual income falls below £38,700 for six months (for any reason at all)
The Secretary of State would also have the powers add whatever further conditions they want.
ANY one of the conditions being met leads to ILR being revoked.
If annual income falls below £38,700 for six months (for any reason at all)
The Secretary of State would also have the powers add whatever further conditions they want.
October 21, 2025 at 11:10 PM
So this is gross - the Tories want to revoke Indefinite Leave to Remain for anyone whose income falls below the national full-time average, for any reason. First three bands of teachers and FIVE bands of nurses don't earn that, before we even think about healthcare assistants, carers and so on. 1/2
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More people marched today than at any time in the history of the United States.
For @nytimes.com, it was the 6th most important story.
They are making sure that those in power do not see what they do not want to see.
This is not what we were brought up to think of as journalism.
For @nytimes.com, it was the 6th most important story.
They are making sure that those in power do not see what they do not want to see.
This is not what we were brought up to think of as journalism.
October 19, 2025 at 2:58 AM
More people marched today than at any time in the history of the United States.
For @nytimes.com, it was the 6th most important story.
They are making sure that those in power do not see what they do not want to see.
This is not what we were brought up to think of as journalism.
For @nytimes.com, it was the 6th most important story.
They are making sure that those in power do not see what they do not want to see.
This is not what we were brought up to think of as journalism.
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I get that there are times when disputes over news coverage are a matter of emphasis or perspective on big, sprawling events, but it feels bad for public trust in a publication when it fails to accurately describe a video that’s 20 seconds long, and that everyone can see.
October 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I get that there are times when disputes over news coverage are a matter of emphasis or perspective on big, sprawling events, but it feels bad for public trust in a publication when it fails to accurately describe a video that’s 20 seconds long, and that everyone can see.
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This man is @slepkane.bsky.social. You will have heard him in The Monster Hunters. You will be hearing him in The Divide. He does a good line in difficult bosses. The Divide starts on Friday. #audiodrama #podcast #spy
October 18, 2025 at 11:49 AM
This man is @slepkane.bsky.social. You will have heard him in The Monster Hunters. You will be hearing him in The Divide. He does a good line in difficult bosses. The Divide starts on Friday. #audiodrama #podcast #spy