@swicks83.bsky.social
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"Incidentally, in the 1960s and 1970s, when net migration was running at minus 50,000 a year, more than 85% of Britons still thought immigration was too high."
Last week's New World column ocncerned immigration to the UK.
Last week's New World column ocncerned immigration to the UK.
Nerd's Eye View: 11 things you need to know about immigration
Digging into the detail and data to separate the noise from the news
www.thenewworld.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
"Incidentally, in the 1960s and 1970s, when net migration was running at minus 50,000 a year, more than 85% of Britons still thought immigration was too high."
Last week's New World column ocncerned immigration to the UK.
Last week's New World column ocncerned immigration to the UK.
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Hear from Julia from @inclusionlondon.bsky.social - a member of the London Loo Alliance.
Julia discusses the new 'accessible' toilet at Seven Sisters Underground Station. Action needs to be taken by TfL to ensure the people who need these toilets can actually use them!
#TfL #AccessibleToilets
Julia discusses the new 'accessible' toilet at Seven Sisters Underground Station. Action needs to be taken by TfL to ensure the people who need these toilets can actually use them!
#TfL #AccessibleToilets
December 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Hear from Julia from @inclusionlondon.bsky.social - a member of the London Loo Alliance.
Julia discusses the new 'accessible' toilet at Seven Sisters Underground Station. Action needs to be taken by TfL to ensure the people who need these toilets can actually use them!
#TfL #AccessibleToilets
Julia discusses the new 'accessible' toilet at Seven Sisters Underground Station. Action needs to be taken by TfL to ensure the people who need these toilets can actually use them!
#TfL #AccessibleToilets
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Government to broaden railcard train travel access for disabled travellers
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/gov...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/gov...
Government to broaden railcard train travel access for disabled travellers
The eligibility for disabled people to get discounted rail travel is to be improved, reflecting a better understanding of disabilities.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Government to broaden railcard train travel access for disabled travellers
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/gov...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/gov...
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Good podcast on the lack of toilets in London quoting @ageuklondon.bsky.social
Lifting the Lid Report.
Well worth a listen… do you think our public toilets should be sold off?
www.standard.co.uk/comment/podc...
Lifting the Lid Report.
Well worth a listen… do you think our public toilets should be sold off?
www.standard.co.uk/comment/podc...
London’s great public loo sell-off
www.standard.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Good podcast on the lack of toilets in London quoting @ageuklondon.bsky.social
Lifting the Lid Report.
Well worth a listen… do you think our public toilets should be sold off?
www.standard.co.uk/comment/podc...
Lifting the Lid Report.
Well worth a listen… do you think our public toilets should be sold off?
www.standard.co.uk/comment/podc...
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"We grant people different rights based on their genetic heritage and on which scrap of land they happened to be born on. That’s mad, isn’t it?"
I just think, when debating immigration and so on, that we should try not to lose sight of the fact that "nationality" is a made up thing.
I just think, when debating immigration and so on, that we should try not to lose sight of the fact that "nationality" is a made up thing.
Why does nationality matter, anyway?
Deciding someone's legal rights based on a nebulous combination of birthplace and parentage is a bit weird
www.newstatesman.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:33 AM
"We grant people different rights based on their genetic heritage and on which scrap of land they happened to be born on. That’s mad, isn’t it?"
I just think, when debating immigration and so on, that we should try not to lose sight of the fact that "nationality" is a made up thing.
I just think, when debating immigration and so on, that we should try not to lose sight of the fact that "nationality" is a made up thing.
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Where have the toilets gone?! Delighted to be joined by Loos for Haringey and Loos for Lambeth members.
@inclusionlondon.bsky.social
📍Turnpike Lane
@inclusionlondon.bsky.social
📍Turnpike Lane
November 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Where have the toilets gone?! Delighted to be joined by Loos for Haringey and Loos for Lambeth members.
@inclusionlondon.bsky.social
📍Turnpike Lane
@inclusionlondon.bsky.social
📍Turnpike Lane
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I've seen many YouTube interpolations of "Steamed Hams," but this one, which expands the gag into a "My Dinner With Andre" parody, is special. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk-O...
Steamed Hams but it's a Critically Acclaimed Feature Film
YouTube video by Tyrone Deise
www.youtube.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I've seen many YouTube interpolations of "Steamed Hams," but this one, which expands the gag into a "My Dinner With Andre" parody, is special. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk-O...
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Trump’s ICE goons dragged a childcare worker out of a bilingual daycare and preschool in front of children and parents.
This is who Trump claims is the “worst of the worst” — a woman who has dedicated her life to educating and caring for children.
The cruelty is the point.
This is who Trump claims is the “worst of the worst” — a woman who has dedicated her life to educating and caring for children.
The cruelty is the point.
Families 'Horrified' After Daycare Teacher Pulled Out Of Preschool By Armed Federal Agents
The incident happened in front of parents and children at Rayito de Sol in North Center, a parent said. They believe the
blockclubchicago.org
November 7, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Trump’s ICE goons dragged a childcare worker out of a bilingual daycare and preschool in front of children and parents.
This is who Trump claims is the “worst of the worst” — a woman who has dedicated her life to educating and caring for children.
The cruelty is the point.
This is who Trump claims is the “worst of the worst” — a woman who has dedicated her life to educating and caring for children.
The cruelty is the point.
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Hear from Peony from Jude. Ahead of #WorldToiletDay, you’ll get to hear from different Alliance members about what public toilets mean to them.
📣We want to hear from you!
📹 Tag us in your videos about what public toilets mean to you!
Let’s make it heard why public toilets matter to Londoners 🚽
📣We want to hear from you!
📹 Tag us in your videos about what public toilets mean to you!
Let’s make it heard why public toilets matter to Londoners 🚽
November 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Hear from Peony from Jude. Ahead of #WorldToiletDay, you’ll get to hear from different Alliance members about what public toilets mean to them.
📣We want to hear from you!
📹 Tag us in your videos about what public toilets mean to you!
Let’s make it heard why public toilets matter to Londoners 🚽
📣We want to hear from you!
📹 Tag us in your videos about what public toilets mean to you!
Let’s make it heard why public toilets matter to Londoners 🚽
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Nice to be in the top 3 named individuals for news on social and video networks in the UK 🥰
But it's not good that there's no other left-wingers there 😬
The left urgently needs to build up an online ecosystem - and reverse the right-wing dominance 🙏
Priority number one! 🎯
But it's not good that there's no other left-wingers there 😬
The left urgently needs to build up an online ecosystem - and reverse the right-wing dominance 🙏
Priority number one! 🎯
October 31, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Nice to be in the top 3 named individuals for news on social and video networks in the UK 🥰
But it's not good that there's no other left-wingers there 😬
The left urgently needs to build up an online ecosystem - and reverse the right-wing dominance 🙏
Priority number one! 🎯
But it's not good that there's no other left-wingers there 😬
The left urgently needs to build up an online ecosystem - and reverse the right-wing dominance 🙏
Priority number one! 🎯
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People who don't like autumn. You be weird.
October 24, 2025 at 7:30 AM
People who don't like autumn. You be weird.
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If you’ve ever fancied wandering around the Barbican’s back corridors and up to the high fly tower, then you’ll be pleased to hear they’ve released more tickets for backstage tours of their main theatre.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/tic...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/tic...
Tickets Alert: Behind the scenes tours of the Barbican’s theatre
If you’ve ever fancied wandering around the Barbican’s back corridors and up to the high fly tower, then you’ll be pleased to hear they’ve released more tickets for backstage tours of their main theat...
www.ianvisits.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM
If you’ve ever fancied wandering around the Barbican’s back corridors and up to the high fly tower, then you’ll be pleased to hear they’ve released more tickets for backstage tours of their main theatre.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/tic...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/tic...
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"The idea of deporting people with settled status is disgusting, and anyone proposing it should be immediately drummed out of polite society. Breaking promises made in good faith to our friends and neighbours is racist, extremist and immoral."
I'm basically shouting at the sky here, but still.
I'm basically shouting at the sky here, but still.
It’s racist, it’s extremist and it’s immoral
The right is still calling for deportations, and the government is still being cowardly about it. Also: London’s first green belt; some notes on a shark; and some news, on my next book.
jonn.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
"The idea of deporting people with settled status is disgusting, and anyone proposing it should be immediately drummed out of polite society. Breaking promises made in good faith to our friends and neighbours is racist, extremist and immoral."
I'm basically shouting at the sky here, but still.
I'm basically shouting at the sky here, but still.
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According to a survey by Time Out, London is one of Time Out's happiest cities in Europe, as reported by Time Out.
Time Out has been contacted for a comment by Time Out about the Time Out survey.
www.timeout.com/london/news/...
Time Out has been contacted for a comment by Time Out about the Time Out survey.
www.timeout.com/london/news/...
London is officially one of Time Out’s happiest cities in Europe in 2025
Thousands of locals told us how happy they feel in the Big Smoke.
www.timeout.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
According to a survey by Time Out, London is one of Time Out's happiest cities in Europe, as reported by Time Out.
Time Out has been contacted for a comment by Time Out about the Time Out survey.
www.timeout.com/london/news/...
Time Out has been contacted for a comment by Time Out about the Time Out survey.
www.timeout.com/london/news/...
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Donald Trump grieving Charlie Kirk.
September 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Donald Trump grieving Charlie Kirk.
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The first of a fleet of shiny new DLR trains entered service this morning, to a collective shug from most of the passengers – and that’s exactly as it should be.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/the...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/the...
The DLR's newest trains carried their first passengers this morning
The first of a fleet of shiny new DLR trains entered service this morning, to a collective shug from most of the passengers – and that’s exactly as it should be.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
September 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The first of a fleet of shiny new DLR trains entered service this morning, to a collective shug from most of the passengers – and that’s exactly as it should be.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/the...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/the...
I'm taking on the world shin kicking champion, Mike "Shindiana Jones" Newby, in November for raise much needed funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians.
Any donations welcome. #fundraiser #challenge
justgiving.com/page/stephen...
Any donations welcome. #fundraiser #challenge
justgiving.com/page/stephen...
Stephen's fundraiser for Medical Aid for Palestinians
Help Stephen Wicks raise money to support Medical Aid for Palestinians
justgiving.com
September 26, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I'm taking on the world shin kicking champion, Mike "Shindiana Jones" Newby, in November for raise much needed funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians.
Any donations welcome. #fundraiser #challenge
justgiving.com/page/stephen...
Any donations welcome. #fundraiser #challenge
justgiving.com/page/stephen...
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Since it opened 25 years ago, a possibly unique clause in the London Eye’s planning application has raised over £14 million for the local community.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/lon...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/lon...
London Eye's little noticed planning clause raises £14 million for local community
Since it opened 25 years ago, a possibly unique clause in the London Eye’s planning application has raised over £14 million for the local community.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Since it opened 25 years ago, a possibly unique clause in the London Eye’s planning application has raised over £14 million for the local community.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/lon...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/lon...
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I love London so much. So much.
Did you know that London has the lowest level of ethnic violence of any city of comparable size in the world?
Multiculturalism has in fact worked here. They just don’t want it to be true because we happen to have a Muslim mayor.
Did you know that London has the lowest level of ethnic violence of any city of comparable size in the world?
Multiculturalism has in fact worked here. They just don’t want it to be true because we happen to have a Muslim mayor.
September 17, 2025 at 7:50 AM
I love London so much. So much.
Did you know that London has the lowest level of ethnic violence of any city of comparable size in the world?
Multiculturalism has in fact worked here. They just don’t want it to be true because we happen to have a Muslim mayor.
Did you know that London has the lowest level of ethnic violence of any city of comparable size in the world?
Multiculturalism has in fact worked here. They just don’t want it to be true because we happen to have a Muslim mayor.
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It is over for the genocide deniers.
Even the BBC is now splashing on the UN commission of inquiry concluding that Israel has committed genocide.
Those who supported Israel's onslaught:
You backed a genocide.
You will never scrub the shame away.
Even the BBC is now splashing on the UN commission of inquiry concluding that Israel has committed genocide.
Those who supported Israel's onslaught:
You backed a genocide.
You will never scrub the shame away.
September 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
It is over for the genocide deniers.
Even the BBC is now splashing on the UN commission of inquiry concluding that Israel has committed genocide.
Those who supported Israel's onslaught:
You backed a genocide.
You will never scrub the shame away.
Even the BBC is now splashing on the UN commission of inquiry concluding that Israel has committed genocide.
Those who supported Israel's onslaught:
You backed a genocide.
You will never scrub the shame away.
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Cancer treatments. There are so many new things and things in the pipeline (even with the war on science) that have extended survival for so many. More quality time with loved ones is priceless.
September 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Cancer treatments. There are so many new things and things in the pipeline (even with the war on science) that have extended survival for so many. More quality time with loved ones is priceless.
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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.