Nick Ralph
@socialentsouth.bsky.social
Anglican priest running charitable social enterprises.
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“How many refugees have been granted asylum in the UK?”
Most people overestimate the number - by a lot. With far-right figures spreading misinformation, it’s hard for the public to know the truth.
Watch the video to see just how wide the gap is between perception and reality.
Most people overestimate the number - by a lot. With far-right figures spreading misinformation, it’s hard for the public to know the truth.
Watch the video to see just how wide the gap is between perception and reality.
November 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
“How many refugees have been granted asylum in the UK?”
Most people overestimate the number - by a lot. With far-right figures spreading misinformation, it’s hard for the public to know the truth.
Watch the video to see just how wide the gap is between perception and reality.
Most people overestimate the number - by a lot. With far-right figures spreading misinformation, it’s hard for the public to know the truth.
Watch the video to see just how wide the gap is between perception and reality.
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Here you go James
November 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Here you go James
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Ah! Good morning, reality. And welcome. We’ve been expecting you…
October 20, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Ah! Good morning, reality. And welcome. We’ve been expecting you…
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⚠️ Lord Turner: "We are in an environment where we are more exposed than most other countries"
"To be in a world of protectionist activity, when you've not got a continental scale economy in yourself or not part of a continental scale economy is a disadvantage."
"To be in a world of protectionist activity, when you've not got a continental scale economy in yourself or not part of a continental scale economy is a disadvantage."
October 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
⚠️ Lord Turner: "We are in an environment where we are more exposed than most other countries"
"To be in a world of protectionist activity, when you've not got a continental scale economy in yourself or not part of a continental scale economy is a disadvantage."
"To be in a world of protectionist activity, when you've not got a continental scale economy in yourself or not part of a continental scale economy is a disadvantage."
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Phenomenal news - the birth cohorts are one of the UK's richest and most unique data resources.
I can't wait to see all the amazing evidence that we'll gain from this newest study!
I can't wait to see all the amazing evidence that we'll gain from this newest study!
Announcing Generation New Era: the first UK-wide birth cohort study in 25 years.
It will study 30,000 children born in 2026 across the four nations of the UK.
Watch out for upcoming opportunities for researchers and other stakeholders to engage with the study team via @clscohorts.bsky.social
It will study 30,000 children born in 2026 across the four nations of the UK.
Watch out for upcoming opportunities for researchers and other stakeholders to engage with the study team via @clscohorts.bsky.social
UKRI announces first UK-wide birth cohort study in 25 years
A ground-breaking UK-wide scientific study will help improve the lives of future generations by studying 30,000 children born in 2026.
www.ukri.org
September 9, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Phenomenal news - the birth cohorts are one of the UK's richest and most unique data resources.
I can't wait to see all the amazing evidence that we'll gain from this newest study!
I can't wait to see all the amazing evidence that we'll gain from this newest study!
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I prosecute and defend the most serious sexual offences in our courts.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
August 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I prosecute and defend the most serious sexual offences in our courts.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
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At a child first aid course.
Fascinated to learn that around 20% of people survive heart attacks in Denmark vs 10% in UK: 90% of Danes are first aid trained vs 38% of Brits.
Reason? Done at school and you need to pass first aid to pass driving test in Denmark.
Fascinated to learn that around 20% of people survive heart attacks in Denmark vs 10% in UK: 90% of Danes are first aid trained vs 38% of Brits.
Reason? Done at school and you need to pass first aid to pass driving test in Denmark.
June 6, 2025 at 10:31 AM
At a child first aid course.
Fascinated to learn that around 20% of people survive heart attacks in Denmark vs 10% in UK: 90% of Danes are first aid trained vs 38% of Brits.
Reason? Done at school and you need to pass first aid to pass driving test in Denmark.
Fascinated to learn that around 20% of people survive heart attacks in Denmark vs 10% in UK: 90% of Danes are first aid trained vs 38% of Brits.
Reason? Done at school and you need to pass first aid to pass driving test in Denmark.
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57% of Britons would rather have the EU as a close trading partner than the US, amid suggestion that closer alignment with Europe could endanger a trade deal with the US
EU: 57% (+4 from 21 Jan)
US: 16% (-5)
yougov.co.uk/topics/econo...
EU: 57% (+4 from 21 Jan)
US: 16% (-5)
yougov.co.uk/topics/econo...
April 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
57% of Britons would rather have the EU as a close trading partner than the US, amid suggestion that closer alignment with Europe could endanger a trade deal with the US
EU: 57% (+4 from 21 Jan)
US: 16% (-5)
yougov.co.uk/topics/econo...
EU: 57% (+4 from 21 Jan)
US: 16% (-5)
yougov.co.uk/topics/econo...
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❗ Our NEW @YouGov.co.uk polling shows 68% of Brits think a closer relationship with the EU would have a positive impact on trade.
Even among people who said they would consider voting for Reform UK at the next election, 54% said closer EU ties would have a positive impact on trade.
Even among people who said they would consider voting for Reform UK at the next election, 54% said closer EU ties would have a positive impact on trade.
April 13, 2025 at 8:36 AM
❗ Our NEW @YouGov.co.uk polling shows 68% of Brits think a closer relationship with the EU would have a positive impact on trade.
Even among people who said they would consider voting for Reform UK at the next election, 54% said closer EU ties would have a positive impact on trade.
Even among people who said they would consider voting for Reform UK at the next election, 54% said closer EU ties would have a positive impact on trade.
Asked if the US is now a banana republic, Stiglitz answers ‘yes’. And no longer interested in soft power. Shameful indictment.
Donald Trump is ‘shooting America in the foot’ – US economist
www.channel4.com/news/donald-...
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Donald Trump is ‘shooting America in the foot’ – US economist
We spoke to the Nobel prize winning economist Joseph Stiglitz - who's served as chief economist at the World Bank and is now a professor at Columbia University.
www.channel4.com
April 12, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Asked if the US is now a banana republic, Stiglitz answers ‘yes’. And no longer interested in soft power. Shameful indictment.
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Seems clear the UK's 'national interest' is not in trying to go it alone, but in standing shoulder to shoulder with Canada, the EU and others.
April 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Seems clear the UK's 'national interest' is not in trying to go it alone, but in standing shoulder to shoulder with Canada, the EU and others.
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Figures.
U.S. officials went door-to-door in Greenland to find anyone who wanted to be visited by the Vances. They found no one
U.S. officials can’t find any Greenlanders who want to talk to Usha Vance
A local travel company in Greenland’s capital also cancelled a planned visit by Usha Vance
www.the-independent.com
March 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Figures.
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If "Adolescence" has scared the living bejesus out of you, I've rejigged my website with some new advice, and clips from interviews on subjects such as Andrew Tate, role-models, body positivity, and dads talking to boys about feeling good about themselves: tinyurl.com/5bubekb4
Caitlin Moran: One stop advice shop for understanding and helping teenage boys
Caitlin Moran: One stop advice shop for understanding and helping teenage boys Obviously I don’t want to spoiler it for anyone waiting for their partner to come home and finish the series – HURRY UP S...
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March 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
If "Adolescence" has scared the living bejesus out of you, I've rejigged my website with some new advice, and clips from interviews on subjects such as Andrew Tate, role-models, body positivity, and dads talking to boys about feeling good about themselves: tinyurl.com/5bubekb4
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Worth reading
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
John Major: Trump’s US isolationism threatens global democracy
Former UK prime minister says US may regret ceding world stage to China and condemns ‘hypocritical’ JD Vance speech
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Worth reading
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lewis is absolutely right. I once complained to the BBC when unusually a reporter used the term and it was upheld.
The thing with everything now is everything is true at the same time nothing is true. Fair play to @lewisgoodall.com to try show the factual path but it’s a hard slog these days to get so many things that were once universally accepted as the basis of fact for any discussion these days.
"I disagree."
"Well you can't disagree because it's a fact."
Caller Richard dismisses @lewisgoodall.com's comprehensive justification for using the term 'irregular migration'.
"Well you can't disagree because it's a fact."
Caller Richard dismisses @lewisgoodall.com's comprehensive justification for using the term 'irregular migration'.
February 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Lewis is absolutely right. I once complained to the BBC when unusually a reporter used the term and it was upheld.
Fascinating interview…
NEW: Weekend News Agents
Latest of our extended political interviews, this time with former Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt.
She is a fascinating figure. So many insights on the future of progressive politics, Silicon Valley and Europe. Listen now 👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Latest of our extended political interviews, this time with former Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt.
She is a fascinating figure. So many insights on the future of progressive politics, Silicon Valley and Europe. Listen now 👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Helle Thorning-Schmidt on Greenland, Zuckerberg and Brexit
Podcast Episode · The News Agents · 07/02/2025 · 37m
podcasts.apple.com
February 9, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Fascinating interview…
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Six things you can thank Brexit for...
1. Airport and port queues
2. Spiralling food prices
3. Small businesses forced to shut down
4. Harder to work or study in EU
5. Artists hit by wave of barriers
6. Jobs chaos in NHS
1. Airport and port queues
2. Spiralling food prices
3. Small businesses forced to shut down
4. Harder to work or study in EU
5. Artists hit by wave of barriers
6. Jobs chaos in NHS
6 ways Brexit has made Brits' lives worse - from airport queues to food prices
Today marks five years since Britain's exit from the EU - and Brits are not thrilled about how it's turned out. Here The Mirror looks at some of the negative impacts of Brexit
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February 1, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Six things you can thank Brexit for...
1. Airport and port queues
2. Spiralling food prices
3. Small businesses forced to shut down
4. Harder to work or study in EU
5. Artists hit by wave of barriers
6. Jobs chaos in NHS
1. Airport and port queues
2. Spiralling food prices
3. Small businesses forced to shut down
4. Harder to work or study in EU
5. Artists hit by wave of barriers
6. Jobs chaos in NHS
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A letter to the Times about *that* opinion piece on ‘Brexit freedoms’.
“My late father…was adamant that the coming together of nations that had previously been at war was exactly what he had fought for.”
“My late father…was adamant that the coming together of nations that had previously been at war was exactly what he had fought for.”
January 29, 2025 at 8:11 AM
A letter to the Times about *that* opinion piece on ‘Brexit freedoms’.
“My late father…was adamant that the coming together of nations that had previously been at war was exactly what he had fought for.”
“My late father…was adamant that the coming together of nations that had previously been at war was exactly what he had fought for.”
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A reminder
Nobody got rich on their own.
Elizabeth Warren's observation also underpins the argument as to why it is right for the rich to say their fair share of tax.
Elizabeth Warren's observation also underpins the argument as to why it is right for the rich to say their fair share of tax.
January 29, 2025 at 8:20 AM
A reminder
This is statesmanship or should I say stateswomanship. And yes give her a Nobel peace prize!
Incredible from Bishop Budde: "We don't have to go to the highest extremes of contempt when we are in a position of disagreement. I think if we could get that back as a country, we would go a long way in being able to work together to address the many problems that we face." ~AA @maddow.msnbc.com
January 25, 2025 at 9:58 AM
This is statesmanship or should I say stateswomanship. And yes give her a Nobel peace prize!
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It’s not just four years of marvelling at how awful he is, it’s four years of being dumbfounded by the desperate dishonesty of supporters. If a photo of Taylor Swift or Hilary Clinton waving is somehow ‘proof’ that Musk didn’t do a Nazi salute in plain sight, what else will they pretend to believe?
January 25, 2025 at 9:42 AM
It’s not just four years of marvelling at how awful he is, it’s four years of being dumbfounded by the desperate dishonesty of supporters. If a photo of Taylor Swift or Hilary Clinton waving is somehow ‘proof’ that Musk didn’t do a Nazi salute in plain sight, what else will they pretend to believe?
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Katherine pretty much nails it ..
January 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Katherine pretty much nails it ..
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January 23, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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