Leila M

In London, hate will never win.

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Love you for this, @cloudflare.social ❤️

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These new video comment pieces are a bit snazzy. Here's me on the spending review.

Ian Dunt to chair ‘New Humanist’ Editorial Board Acclaimed political journalist and author Ian Dunt has been appointed as the Chair of the newly established Editorial Board for New Humanist magazine, following its merger with Humanists UK earlier th...

Just announced: I've been appointed chair of the newly-formed New Humanist editorial board humanists.uk/2025/05/27/i...

Taking back control of our digital life How to get the most out of tech while freeing ourselves from the lunatics in Silicon Valley.

Taking back control of your digital life: How to get the most out of tech while freeing yourself from the lunatics in Silicon Valley iandunt.substack.com/p/taking-bac...

YouTube video by pigwiththefaceofaboy Complete History Of The Soviet Union, Arranged To The Melody Of Tetris

There is this. Not what you requested but its good so I'm using flimsy pretext as an excuse to get it a few new views
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Great to hear @andyburnham.bsky.social talking about the creation of a ‘Northern Arc’ at the @resfoundation.bsky.social today.

All part of a big opportunity to rebalance the country and boost growth at the Spending Review?

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These European countries are the greenest at heating their buildings District heating networks help Nordic and Baltic countries top the list, while many major economies are lagging behind.

District heating networks help Nordic and Baltic countries top the list, while many major economies are lagging behind.

I hope the Government will work with us to change an education system too focused on the university route and excluding far too many young people from school.

We need two equal routes at 14 - one academic, one technical - and our #MBacc achieves that. 🙌🏻

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING is wildly inventive, startlingly original & downright HILARIOUS! The entire cast is off-the-charts perfection from the opening moments until their well-deserved standing ovation at the curtain-call. Shakespeare has never been more FUN!!!

#A_MustSee 👀 👍 😂

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Word of the day is ‘catch-fart’ (17th century: an obsequious individual who will always follow the political wind.

Britain needs to rediscover its economic spirit of adventure History teaches us that lasting growth depends on new ideas, innovation and technological progress

"Lasting growth depends on new ideas, innovation and technological progress"
Agree that just "fixing the foundations" not enough to return UK to growth, need more business innovation.
Disappointing lack of analysis of root causes of erosion of UK innovation capacity though
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47 years ago today
The Fall in Manchester, December 21, 1977.

Photo by Kevin Cummins

Left to right: bassist Tony Friel, drummer Karl Burns, singer Mark E. Smith, guitarist Martin Bramah and keyboard player Una Baines

#punkrock #postpunk #thefall #history #punkrockhistory

YouTube video by Led By Donkeys TESLA = TRUMP

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Since US media won’t tell you, UK activists, Led By Donkeys, dropped this video on how Elon Musk and his use of X helped get Donald Trump elected.

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Two words for certain types of people, should you need them:

microlipet: one who gets all worked up over nothing.

struthonian: the person who buries their head in the sand and says ‘Problem? What problem?’.

Best of 'How To': Spend Time on What You Value How to make the most of your downtime

How to find the free time you crave, and stop overscheduling:

Bluesky Is Turning Into a Strong X Alternative Bluesky has a hint of the old Twitter magic, but the feeling of freedom it offers might be even better.

Pass it on: Bluesky is fast becoming a powerhouse.

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Calling Blueskyers in the vicinity of Oxford: this is happening on Saturday and we’d be chuffed if you joined us.

Word of the Day is a true favourite, as some of you will know.

Apricity (17th century) is the warmth of the sun on a winter’s day.

Good morning.

Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.

Why try Bluesky infographic

I don’t know who made this graphic but it’s pretty good.