In this week’s These Times Tom McTague and I talk about Labour’s turn back to industrial ambition in a world where the assumptions on which Blair and Brown governed lie in ruins.

My first LOL of the campaign

Feeling disturbed about the news about Dr Michael Mosley. I hope he's ok. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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"BBC Question Time: analysis of guests over nine years suggests an overuse of right-wing voices" finds Matt Walsh theconversation.com/bbc-question-t… via The Conversation

At end of the 23/24 marking season , it's obvious this year is going to go down as the year essays in traditional sense became a useless mode of assessment. Much of the academic discourse is driven by elite voices with students capable of using ChatGPT as turbo search engine 🧵

It is so hot in Delhi right now that I cannot imagine how daily wage workers and delivery workers even function. The price of climate change is borne by the most vulnerable bodies of poor countries who barely have a contribution in this disaster.

Lovely little photo essay in the Graun, often wonder about silent streets in summer, kids inside on screens, some happy playing out here, future memories theguardian.com/environment/ga…

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I shall particularly miss beer, my grandchildren, laughing at people falling over, and the thrill of finding £20 in a pair of trousers I haven’t worn for a while.

This is a very thoughtful, nuanced take on the pros and cons of Biden choosing to step aside (for people who prefer that sort of take over what you usually get on this platform) TLDR: It’s not an easy call. Worth a read:

Top: A funeral director moves two men away from consoling their mother, at their father's, her husband's funeral Bottom: Food, dancing and singing at Shaun Bailey's party during the same covid restrictions. Bailey is now in the House of Lords Dozens of parties in Downing Street

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Well said, doing this fine city proud! Roll on the republic.

If you have time, the UK Parliament debate live on BBC Parliament now is well worth dipping in to. A rare chance to hear MPs discussing a matter of the highest importance without a party line to hold. Strong arguments being put and listened to on each side

Thread of locations for the first silent vigils for Afghan women and girls being held in the UK this weekend. All vigils are at 4pm on Saturday 7 December 2024 unless otherwise specified.

A powerful intervention from Kit Malthouse MP on the political failures to end the genocide, ethnic cleansing and horrors for Palestinians in Gaza, and the anti-Palestinian racism so rife, that such horror isn't enough to compel political leaders to act. Shame is all around.

I am sad to learn of Jim’s passing. He was a great scholar, teacher, and mentor. RIP. stanforddaily.com/2025/02/19/jam…

AFRICAN GAZE was an exhibition showcasing the weird and wonderful art form that is the Ghanaian movie poster. On Ghana’s Independence Day, here are some of the best... 1/25 - Mrs Doubtfire

Mums and dads and their children.❤️ This will make your morning brighter! 👏