Will Callaghan

Lots of anti RNLI coverage over the weekend - they do an amazing job, so please donate if you can rnli.org/support-us/g...

Unsung Britain Final Conference: A portrait of the country's poorer half YouTube video by Resolution Foundation

A coherent analysis of the UK’s problems and how to fix them by @andyburnham.bsky.social

(Starts at around 3h 38 mins)

www.youtube.com/live/5Jc2waS...

Learnings from LocalGov Drupal - Will Callaghan As far as I know, LocalGov Drupal is the only Local Digital Fund project that has achieved financial sustainability. I’m often asked why that is, and this blog post is my first attempt at explaining w...

First blog post in a while - what does LocalGov Drupal teach us about collaboration in the public sector? willcallaghan.com/learnings-fr...

YouTube video by World Economic Forum Special Address by Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

A proper leader

Tory to Reform UK Defection Tracker Reform UK are presenting themselves as an insurgent political party, yet their adoption of former Conservatives shows they are nothing more than the 'Tories in disguise'.

Check out this Tory to Reform defection tracker!

‘Of course he abused pupils’: ex-Dulwich teacher speaks out about Farage racism claims Exclusive: Chloë Deakin tells how she wrote to Dulwich college master to argue against Farage’s nomination as prefect

Brave former teacher speaks out about Farage’s behaviour

Nigel Farage told to apologise by 26 of his school contemporaries Open letter to Reform UK leader expresses ‘dismay and anger’ at his response to racism and antisemitism allegations

The Dulwich College students and staff open letter to Nigel Farage about his behaviour is well worth a read - scroll to to the foot of this page

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

The useless black cat sits on the mantlepiece beside a brightly painted Nativity Crib. Above him is a painting showing a little girl flying through the sky on a magical book, as owls fly around her and the moon shines above, while the small town of Rye sleeps quietly below, covered in snow. This should be an idyllic Christmas scene but it's ruined by the useless cat is yawning widely so it looks like he's yelling.

I'm going to share a little something daily in this thread until December 25. That way we'll have plenty to enjoy for all those wanting a bit of kindness, company, comfort, seasonal cheer and occasional cats. Please join me.

There’s An AI Bubble. For Real. Here’s what the numbers—and a little bit of history—tell us.

“When so much money is concentrated in questionable investments, less is available for more productive uses”

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… definitely what I’m seeing in the UK public sector

Great Insta videos by @gordonmckee.bsky.social such as www.instagram.com/reel/DRb2Jvo...

We need this kind of leadership and programmes from the new Sussex mayor

Cambridgeshire stabbing attack: ‘heroic’ train worker praised for saving passengers’ lives LNER employee Samir Zitouni, who was hospitalised after Saturday’s incident, hailed by police and transport secretary for ‘bravery beyond measure’

Such a brave man

Inside the everyday Facebook networks where far-right ideas grow The Guardian spent a year studying an online community trading in anti-immigration sentiment and misinformation. Experts say such spaces can play a role in radicalisation

Glad to be off Facebook

Keir Starmer to announce plans for digital ID cards As government looks for ways to tackle illegal immigration, move will spark battle with civil liberties campaigners

Maybe land some of the other things you’ve talked about

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Remembering Robert Redford, His Films, and His Influence on the Watch Community - Worn & Wound I’m part of a generation that grew up appreciating Robert Redford, who passed away this morning at the age of 89, primarily through the lens of their parents. Specifically, in my case, through my mom,...

Love this Robert Redford tribute

Geodesic genius: Nicholas Grimshaw brought futuristic grandeur to trains, planes, gardens – and shopping As well as the Eden Project, Grimshaw’s ambitious and audacious work on railway stations, airports, sports complexes and supermarkets could elevate even the most mundane experience

Very sad news

Close up of Silksong icon on Switch 2 menu screen

Hurray! #silksong

City of Tears

Dropped back into Hollow Knight ahead of Silksong’s release this Thursday. I forgot how great the soundtrack is - City of Tears is a standout for me

The Guardian view on Reform UK v the Nottingham Post: a council’s boycott of its local paper is both petty and alarming | Editorial Editorial: Elected politicians should expect to be scrutinised. This attack on journalists is an attack on democracy too

Reform boycotts the local paper I used to work for. I imagine the journalists there will keep on holding politicians to account

I’ve deleted Facebook from my phone. I’d delete it altogether if it wasn’t for the couple of groups I run. Meta has failed to stop the spread of racism and lies in the UK in recent months, and I want to interact with FB as little as possible

YouTube video by Team Cherry Hollow Knight: Silksong - Release Trailer

Instabuy 4th September

One of the best ever

"It's The Game We Wish Had Existed 40 Years Ago" - Ulysses 31 Is Finally Getting A Video Game "A homage to the happiest moment of our childhood"

OMG

Eldest son got two A* and an A just now. Hope the A level fairy brought you good cheer #proud #Alevels

Last week my family took a break from the UK (holiday in Iceland) and social media too. Returning to Reform's latest "Britain is Lawless" nonsense feels overwhelming and repugnant. I don't know we're standing for it

The EU is a colossus. So why is it cowering before Trump like a mouse? | Alexander Hurst With its woeful trade deal, Europe prostrated itself before the president. We need a leader who will tell him where to shove it, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst

Agree 100%

I prosecute and defend the most serious sexual offences in our courts.

The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.

Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.

The social housing secret: how Vienna became the world’s most livable city In the Austrian capital, renters pay a third of what their counterparts do in London, Paris or Dublin. How is it possible?

Meanwhile in Vienna…

Right to buy in England ‘fuelled housing crisis and cost taxpayers £200bn’ Common Wealth report calls discounted sales of council homes one of the ‘largest giveaways in UK history’

Another Thatcherite disaster

Charity Camp uses thestudio.co.uk/venues/birmi... which might be big enough