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Lauren McCann

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Middle aged human interested in most stuff who tries to enjoy everything & make a positive difference. Former teacher, currently Academic Developer/Learning Technologist in UK HE, trainee Counsellor & community activist. Optimist & lifelong learner :)

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πŸŽ™οΈ A podcast that dives into real stories of #LearningDevelopment, growth, writing, reflection and learning. The Learning Development Project is now streaming!
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31.10.2025 10:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#bbcqt

30.10.2025 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#bbcqt Great to hear a really sensible observation from an articulate audience member about #ExitTaxes Why haven’t we got them in the UK?

30.10.2025 23:14 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#bbcqt Faiza Shaheen is an academic & economist, Matt Goodwin is a former academic, GB News presenter & Reform supporter. Why are the panellists not being accurately described? #Standards #Transparency #BBC

30.10.2025 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

#bbcqt Why can’t we have a grown up debate about #Immigration? It’s a complex & nuanced issue that deserves an adult discussion, rather than this β€˜black & white’ performance by somewhat stroppy panellists on this programme.

30.10.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Matt Goodwin is no longer an academic.

30.10.2025 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Goodwin is a former academic.

30.10.2025 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Watch Chris Philip on #bbclaurak blame Labour for the recent accidental release of the immigrant sex offender. Nothing to do with the failed Tory policies & cuts to prison officer numbers from the last Govt? No, thought not. #TakeSomeResponsibility #ToryFailures

26.10.2025 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Strong performance from Wes Streeting this morning on #bbclk #bbclaurak @bbclaurak.bsky.social

26.10.2025 09:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@mariellafrostrup.bsky.social easily the best on the panel this evening #bbcqt

23.10.2025 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I wouldn’t think @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social will take any lectures from @nadinedorries.bsky.social who didn’t even bother to represent her constituency in Parliament for… how long was it…? #bbcqt #LackOfSelfAwareness

23.10.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#bbcqt Great point from Marielka Frostrup: where are all the men who’ve been involved in the #Epstein grooming scandal? We’ve heard about Ghislaine Maxwell (perpetuator) & Virginia Giuffre (victim & heroine), but what about the men (in addition to Andrew Windsor)?

23.10.2025 22:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#bbcqt Immigration first question again…

23.10.2025 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rosenberg: Trump abandons carrot and wields stick over Putin in Ukraine talks The BBC's Russia editor says Trump's decision to call off his Putin talks and impose oil sanctions will not go down well in Moscow.

Is #Trump finally waking up to Putin???Trump abandons carrot and wields stick over #Putin in #Ukraine talks www.bbc.com/news/article...

23.10.2025 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Rory Stewart clearly not happy on #BBC #Newsnight about focus of Parliament & media on the #PrinceAndrew situation.

22.10.2025 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The higher education sector needs an honest broker to support structural change As a white paper on the future of post-16 education is expected imminently, Matthew Howling and Poppy Short make the case for the appointment of an HE Commissioner to facilitate mergers and other forms...

Last week on Wonkhe: As a white paper on the future of post-16 education is expected imminently, Matthew Howling and Poppy Short make the case for the appointment of an HE Commissioner to facilitate mergers and other forms of radical collaboration

19.10.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Green Party now has 124,000 members, more than the Conservative Party.

18.10.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 542    πŸ” 138    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 10
Literature Festival | Cheltenham Festivals Cheltenham Literature Festival 2025 is happening now!10–19 October 2025The wait is over – the Festival is in full swing! With 400+ events and 500 speakers,

Had a ball last weekend at the wonderful #CheltLitFest 🀩 Brought back great lessons & memories - & seemingly #Covid 🀧
www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/festivals/li...

18.10.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Any Answers? - 18/10/2025 - BBC Sounds Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?

Healthy & helpful to have the opportunity to hear different perspectives to issues on #bbcaa #AnyAnswers www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

18.10.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Canary Clips - Question Time - 16th October 2025 - Ash Sarkar (lack of investment and balanced econ
YouTube video by Canary Canary Clips - Question Time - 16th October 2025 - Ash Sarkar (lack of investment and balanced econ

Excellent points from Ash Sarkar on #bbcqt - privatisation and private equity involvement in what should be public services are bleeding our country dry.

youtu.be/MxEnCVbscZY?...

17.10.2025 05:19 β€” πŸ‘ 83    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3

#bbcqt We need FAIR taxation to fund decent public services.

17.10.2025 09:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#bbcqt

16.10.2025 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ash Sarker is the best panellist on the show tonight #bbcqt

16.10.2025 22:47 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Interesting. Can you explain, Iain? I’d like to understand.

16.10.2025 22:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ll put money on the school hosting #bbcqt being private/independent.

16.10.2025 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#bbcqt Go Ash!

16.10.2025 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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16.10.2025 22:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#bbcqt

16.10.2025 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#bbcqt @matthewsyed.bsky.social Thatcher (Tories) sold off the UK’s manufacturing base which is why we build so little these days…

16.10.2025 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#bbcqt If we want decent public services, we need to pay tax to fund them - see Scandi countries where higher taxes fund decent services #TaxesFundServices

16.10.2025 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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