Nobody voted for this guy. It is far from clear that he acts in the public interest. The PM who commissioned this report has quit politics entirely and gone to fill his boots in the private sector. I see no particular reason why anybody should give a damn what he thinks about anything.

Saul Staniforth@saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 1h ago

Alan Milburn this morning: "There will be some young people who lose out, of course". He shrugs as he says it to underline the fact he doesn't care. And why should he? He's there to make sure ordinary people are the ones that pay. Rather than people like him.

A v good set of thoughts on the under-16 social media ban & something about this bit: "The... ban effectively puts a “closed” sign across most digital products and services and then expects young people to magically work it out when they’re 16." reminded me of living in California in the 1980s....

Rachel Coldicutt@rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social · 3d ago

New on Just enough Internet: why can't the UK make good online safety policy? Some notes from me on the under16 social media ban and how govt could do it better. buttondown.com/justenoughin...

The Labour government has completely failed to reform or abolish the Office for Students - despite verdict ruling that it had grossly overstepped its authority and reversing the £500k fine it levied on Sussex U - which compels universities to host extreme right-wing speakers on threat of huge fines

Oxford Clarion@oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 3d ago

The statue of Cecil Rhodes on Oriel College has been decorated with a Ku Klux Klan hood and the sign ‘Racists Welcome Here’, in protest against the upcoming visit of self-styled “race realist” Nathan Cofnas to address the university’s Reform UK society.

Feeling vindicated that I always carry a printout of our crisis response plan

The Herald tried to do a transphobia on their front page and ended up with "No biological males in men's jails"

MASS TERROR CHARGES Police Scotland has begun visiting the homes of peaceful anti-genocide protesters to charge them under the Terrorism Act for allegedly supporting Palestine Action. But those they are arresting will not be defeated. They know why they're right to take action.

anyone?

nickyrvs.bsky.social@nickyrvs.bsky.social · 3d ago

Can anyone sort me out with a PDF of: Unrefined : how capitalism reinvented sugar AuthorsDavid Singerman (David Roth),(Author) Which surprisingly I can't access in my university library Thanks, Nicky

please donate if you can - glasgow rape crisis is really struggling to stay afloat right now amidst a 42% rise in people needing help

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It’s the 50th anniversary of Rape Crisis Glasgow and they are at risk of having to stop some services. I’m just heading out to do my 10k to raise funds for them. Any shares etc appreciated ❤️ www.justgiving.com/page/gemmacl...

Can anyone sort me out with a PDF of: Unrefined : how capitalism reinvented sugar AuthorsDavid Singerman (David Roth),(Author) Which surprisingly I can't access in my university library Thanks, Nicky

Important to note that the REASON Oxford University couldn’t legally refuse Cofnas is because BRIDGET PHILIPPSON imposed a law that compels them to allow him to speak even though they don’t want him there. In plain English; *He is speaking because THE LABOUR PARTY wants him to speak.*

madeline odent@oldenoughtosay.com · 3d ago

i do feel sympathy for Oriel who could not legally refuse the booking and have made it very clear they do not welcome it but also lmao

not kidding about the number of coppers on hand. witnessed one arrest

Once you start noticing that the British press keep framing new massive benefit cuts as a question of whether Labour MPs have the personal bravery to vote in favour of them, you can’t stop seeing it. Over and over, now.

If you're one of the 15,000 people that the Met are after for no-shows you might want to avoid Edmonton Green today

Remember, they don't mean "kids banned". They mean banning anyone who refuses to hand their passport and/or facial scan to some dodgy US third party 'security' provider.

Right, everyone. *This* is how you do "putting things on top of statues". (I do hope the College discover that for, um, H&S reasons they can't get round to removing the adornment for a week or so.)

Oxford Clarion@oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 3d ago

The statue of Cecil Rhodes on Oriel College has been decorated with a Ku Klux Klan hood and the sign ‘Racists Welcome Here’, in protest against the upcoming visit of self-styled “race realist” Nathan Cofnas to address the university’s Reform UK society.

Aberystwyth University UCU is devastated and angry at the announcement that over 150 jobs are to be lost at Aberystwyth University. We estimate a quarter to a third of our academic staff will not be employed at the university by this time next year. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Aberystwyth University's £16m savings will lead to 150 job losses, says union

The university says it has to make "difficult" decisions to save £16m by the end of 2027-28.

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At the same time as disabled students are to be redirected from accessible software to using AI. Maybe the OfS would like to have a word with the DfE? wonkhe.com/blogs/cuttin...

Cutting Disabled Students’ Allowance software risks a postcode lottery for students

As the Department for Education weighs up removing most assistive software from Disabled Students’ Allowance, Carolyne Smith argues the department has yet to show its working – and universities could…

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Next week, I will be hosting the Test Kitchen at the V&A South Kensington (20 Nov). Join us for a day exploring histories of disability design & Kitchens, and algorithmic futures, w/ Bess Williamson, David Serlin, and Sara Hendren. BSL interpretation · Live captioning www.vam.ac.uk/event/WeZvbO...

Test Kitchen: Resisting Algorithmic Futures - Conferences and study days at V&A South Kensington · V&A

A one-day conference exploring radical design and disability futures, through healthcare technologies and care.

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funny how burnham hasn’t lifted the proscription and these, presumably anonymous, mps are perfectly fine with that.

flyingrodent@flyingrodent.bsky.social · 7d ago

Yes, look: “should we agree these people are terrorists on par with Al Qaeda and ISIS” was not an ingenious cunning ploy designed to trick the unwary, and nobody signed up for it who didn’t know exactly what they were doing and why.

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See No Evil

Television · The Blow Up · Song · 1999

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In other watching tv news, wouldn't Masterchef The Professionals be so much nicer without William Sitwell, an obviously horrid man?

cyclinguptodate.com/cyclocross/d... Schreiber was robbed

Dramatic relegation, podium no-show and subdued Lucinda Brand interview - Controversial jury decision as Marie Schreiber's European Championships victory overturned

The elite women's race at the 2026 Cyclocross European Championships served up a dramatic finale as Marie Schreiber crossed the line first ahead of Lucinda Brand. But afterwards, confusion took hold a...

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Instructive to watch this government's ambitions shrink in real time, from 'end rough sleeping' to 'end rough sleeping for veterans' to 'write a letter to councils to ask them to consider ending rough sleeping for veterans'. A truly small-minded, fatally unimaginative administration.

Veterans shouldn't sleep rough this Christmas, Burnham says

Downing Street says the prime minister will personally write to councils on Armistice Day to urge them to draw up plans.

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I have defrosted the blood that was in the refrigerator and which you were probably saving for medical emergencies You idiots You do not need to network absolutely everything

“Members of the public stopped to assist [the man], who was motionless on the ground, and phoned an ambulance. “The accused stood nearby but failed to provide his details to anyone at the scene before driving away in his vehicle.” news.stv.tv/east-central...

Elderly hit-and-run driver avoids jail after ploughing into cyclist at roundabout

Charles Wallace, 81, left his victim unconcious in the road and drove off from the scene following the collision

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Can anyone link to an archived version of Sumaya Kassim's 2017 "The Museum will not decolonised", which first appeared on the sadly now dormant MediaDiversified website?

Which precedent is being referenced here, royal largesse or serious decline?

University of Glasgow@glasgow.ac.uk · last wk.

In 1563, Mary Queen of Scots found UofG in serious decline. Her support helped secure the University's future and established some of our earliest scholarships. More than 450 years later, as we celebrate 575th anniversary that legacy continues. More: https://gla.ac/4BNB9Wh

How could this be granted? Because Ms Berki had no legal representation. Mr Brand had plenty.

Elderly dog upstairs definitely not enjoying the noise...

This, from Katy Brand (who is not related to him).