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Feb 11
He's so right. We don't talk about diversity of thought enough.
Lenny Henry criticises diversity being seen as 'wokery.'
The legendary comedian and actor is asked on Mornings with Ridge and Frost about his stance on the discourse around diversity and inclusion in the media.
🔗 Read more: trib.al/Cy0fdvP
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Feb 8
The accountability gap down the middle of the Atlantic is widening so fast: Could a UK Prime Minister go off back of Epstein but not a single man in America lose his job or go to prison for what THEY did?
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On this day in 1918, Tbilisi State University was founded - a beacon of Georgian education and free thought.
Today, after 108 years, the ruling Georgian Dream party ended its independence, politicizing the university and threatening academic freedom.
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Statement from Alison Smith, Bridget Harris and myself
Feb 6
BREAKING on @TimesRadio Leader of the @LibDems @EdwardJDavey has removed the whip from @LordRennard after a woman who alleged the peer sexually harassed her & others emailed Sir Ed urging him to apply the same rules to his own party as he was demanding of the PM over the #Mandelson saga
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The Harding Prize for Trustworthy Communication is now open for entries until 15th February. We are looking for examples that inform people engagingly, without trying to persuade them what to think or do. Each Harding Prize is worth £3,141.59... wintoncentre.github.io/hardi…
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Jan 11
Swansea City 2 West Bromwich Albion 2 (6-5 on penalties). Very unusually, I watched the game from the first row rather than the back of the stand. The perceived faster pace and congested space add to the excitement. I have no idea how managers follow the game from the touchline.
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Jan 9
As the credits rolled, nobody in the cinema moved. That was the emotional punch of #Hamnet - an extraordinary film with an astonishing performance from Jesse Buckley. If I woz more cleverer I'd have understood a lot more than I did.
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Jan 8
Terry Yorath was one of my early heroes when he played in the great Leeds side and for Wales. I loved the fact that he wasn't one of the glamour stars and had to fight hard for his place at Leeds. He then had to deal with terrible tragedy. So sad. RIP.
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Jan 7
After nearly 40 years living here it was time to see a film at the oldest film club in Wales, Abergavenny's no less.
#Santosh was both gripping and repulsive, telling the story of a corrupt and violent police force.
The film captured conflicts and tensions brilliantly.
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Jan 7
The USA already has a defence agreement with Denmark that gives them exclusive and full military access to Greenland. But they are not using it. They have downgraded their presence by 99%.
Now, apparently, they are telling their base that they need to invade and annex Greenland because they need to have a large military presence.
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Jan 4
I don't believe anyone in #TheArchers is capable of hitting George over the head with a bottle of win in a pre-meditated way. It could therefore only be one of Markie's mates or Clive. Anything else would run against the characters whicb have been created.
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Jan 4
Very different from the film - it's only really the idea which survived - it was brave to write #TheZoneOfInterest but it doesn't quite come off.
A dark comedy about the management of a concentration camp, the book generates uncomfortable laughter but loses its way a bit.
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Jan 2
Great story-telling alongside the usual stunning film, I'm sure Wild London will do no end of good in encouraging wildlife back. bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0… via @bbciplayer
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Jan 2
Great quote: "The war in Ukraine did not start with weapons. It started with disinformation, propaganda and lies that prepared the ground for violence. Disinformation must be challenged early, strongly and clearly, because hate spreads faster than facts." theguardian.com/politics/202…
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Jan 1
Sorry, but that didn't work for me at all. The script was too manufactured, lacked subtlety and realism. #TheArchers
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Awful decision by @BBCNews to stop regularly scheduled episodes of the #Ukrainecast podcast @vicderbyshire & @VitalyBBC & guests provide such insight on the war on Europe's doorstep. This decrease in coverage only benefits the Russian aggressors #StandWithUkraine #SlavaUkraini
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31 Dec 2025
The BBC's decision to downgrade Ukrainecast is highly regrettable. We could do with some of its analysis right now following recent developments but there's nothing despite promises to broadcast when there's significant news.
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29 Dec 2025
#TheArchers This is a great story line. George could have gone either way but the lack of support and community reaction has turned him to bad ways. An example of crime which could have been prevented.
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29 Dec 2025
Our Be the Chancellor tool, created by IFS researchers in partnership with @nesta_uk, lets you make your own choices on UK taxes and spending, adjust growth assumptions and interest rates, and shows the effects on debt and borrowing.
📊 Try it out here ⬇️ ifs.org.uk/be-chancellor
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