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The most radical part of Reform’s deportation plans ‘Operation Restoring Justice’ would face legal, logistical and diplomatic hurdles.

New piece in The Conversation by Rob McNeil and Peter Walsh from @migobs.bsky.social

The most radical part of Reform’s deportation plans theconversation.com/the-most-rad...

I survived the 7/7 London bombings, but as a British Muslim I still grew up being called a terrorist Four years on from the attacks on 9/11 - this was a time when, in the minds of many, Muslims were already associated with terrorism.

"While I was lucky to walk away physically unscathed, I carried a different kind of wound: being part of a community that was treated with collective blame."

@neemabegum.bsky.social on her experience as a 7/7 survivor in @uk.theconversation.com:

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Join us TOMORROW for a fascinating discussion!

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Sharing a blog post by @rhulpir.bsky.social final year student @tayapanter.bsky.social on the % of MPs who are [active] on BlueSky v. X:

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Join @michaeljrichardson.bsky.social and Sophie Lively for this panel discussion on Thursday 3 July at Newcastle University ⬇️

The UK failed grooming gang victims by not seeing ‘children as children’ A safeguarding expert explains why these reforms could change things.

For too long, victims of grooming gangs were dismissed, disbelieved, or blamed.

In my latest article for @uk.theconversation.com, I explore how repeated system failures led us here and what must change now

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Youth, Masculinity and the Political Divide - Cumberland Lodge Join The Conversation UK and Cumberland Lodge's Youth & Democracy project for a discussion on how young people are navigating these issues.

The issues raised in #Adolescence are only part of the picture. What’s really going on with boys, girls, masculinity and politics? Join @uk.theconversation.com and @cumberlandlodge.bsky.social at @newcastleuni.bsky.social to discuss.

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🎉 Everyone at The Conversation is delighted after we won Publisher Podcast of the Year 2025 last night. Here's what the judges said: "It’s been a real honour to watch their work grow in quality and depth each year, to the point they were placed in the top 3 of every category they entered this year"

Starmer’s winter fuel allowance ‘U-turn’ sets him on a tricky path with backbenchers and voters In order to convince the public, he should probably go the whole hog.

"Starmer faces something of a paradox. In order to convince the public, he should probably go the whole hog; but doing so may well render his life at Westminster rather trickier than he would like it to be."

The UK’s social security system falls way below international human rights standards: new report An expert looks at the evidence for a new report from Amnesty International.

For a report published today, @amnestyuk.bsky.social asked my colleague Lyle Barker and me to review the evidence about the state of the UK’s social security in relation to international human rights law.
I wrote this blogpost for @uk.theconversation.com about it. theconversation.com/the-uks-soci...

Thrilled that the Quarter Life Glow-up is shortlisted for two Publisher Newsletter Awards! Lots of great titles in there including from @uk.theconversation.com.

Check it out if you're looking to improve any aspect of your life:

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New survey shows the extent of class privilege in UK journalism Only 9% of journalists working for national and transnational media come from a working class background.

Class privilege in UK journalism:

My piece in @theconversation.com following the publication today of our @reutersinstitute.bsky.social report "UK Journalists in the 2020s" (reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/uk-journalis...)

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Young UK journalists learn towards activist roles, away from objectivity – new survey In 2015, 77% of respondents thought that ‘being a detached observer’ was ‘extremely’ or ‘very important’. In 2023, it was 69%.

Objectivity remains important for UK journalists - but less so than previously; and there is also a noticeable shift towards more activist roles.

My piece for @theconversation.com based on results from our new @reutersinstitute.bsky.social report, out today.

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Banning face coverings, expanding facial recognition – how the UK government and police are eroding protest rights Being identified was once only a possibility, now it is a near certainty.

@daragh.bsky.social & me discuss human rights implications of 'new' UK protest laws in the context of expanding surveillance in @theconversation.com: theconversation.com/banning-face...

A dictionary of the manosphere: five terms to understand the language of online male supremacists Learning how online misogynists use language can help teachers and parents intervene in radicalisation.

Glad to see this @uk.theconversation.com piece by @mybcu.bsky.social linguistics expert Rob Lawson getting some attention in the Adolescence chatter. A useful guide to some of the misogynistic language of the manosphere:

theconversation.com/a-dictionary...

Why incest porn is more common and harmful than you think New proposals recognise role incest porn plays in normalising and trivialising child sexual abuse.

Incest porn? It's more common and harmful than you think.
My comment on the need to regulate this content and remove it online - as recommended in the Porn Review published today.
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If we listen to how gen Z really feel about democracy they might stop telling us they prefer authoritarianism Young people want to get involved with politics – but they’re held back by a vast sense of distrust.

"Young people’s disengagement is not necessarily a sign of apathy or anti-democratic tendencies ... Feeling unsupported by their political system makes young people feel vulnerable – especially in the face of a multitude of global crises."

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Zuckerberg claimed moderation changes on Meta platforms promote “free expression”. But some experts worry he will effectively allow a deluge of hate speech and lies to spread on Meta platforms.

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Photo of the Day, if not the Year.

Solidarity and admiration.

📸This brilliant photo of Gisele Pelicot, leaving court for the final time yesterday, was taken by Arnold Jerocki for Getty Images.

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It's happening again! The CfP for Future of Journalism 2025 is out now! Link below - can't wait to see you all in sunny Cardiff in September!

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Gisèle Pelicot is a non-stereotypical rape survivor – her case could make a real difference to others Pelicot was victimised in her own home by her former husband.

Gisèle Pelicot is a non-stereotypical rape survivor – her case could make a real difference to others

US election shows how podcasts are shaping politics – and what the risks are By appearing on their shows, Trump effectively secured their personal endorsement and a direct line to their loyal fanbases.

What role did podcasts play in shaping the 2024 US president election?

I've got a new article on the topic in @uk.theconversation.com.

Big thanks to @averyanapol.bsky.social for reaching out with the opportunity and her excellent editorial eye.

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Excited to discuss migration, asylum, belonging and PADDINGTON with experts @sundersays.bsky.social, Erica Consterdine and Katie Tonkiss this weekend - do join us if you're in #London!

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