Hywel Da
@hjd.bsky.social
Former producer/reporter at BBC, CNN, Al Jazeera. Shortlisted for the Emerging Author Dagger by the Crime Writers’ Association. Represented by Tom Cull at Cull & Co Literary Agency. Interests: politics, writing, travel, London, rugby and cricket.
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8th-grader Anna Mur-Zak and 1st-grader Yelyzaveta Sorochyshyna were killed in a Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia on the morning of October 10.
October 10, 2026 at 9:21 PM
8th-grader Anna Mur-Zak and 1st-grader Yelyzaveta Sorochyshyna were killed in a Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia on the morning of October 10.
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Trump announces deal to import Russian diesel.
Yet he imposed tariffs on China and India for importing fuel from Russia.
3 weeks ago signed law threatening 500% tariffs on India and China.
Now facing midterm election defeat ... and
Utter bankruptcy of Trump foreign, economic and other policies.
Yet he imposed tariffs on China and India for importing fuel from Russia.
3 weeks ago signed law threatening 500% tariffs on India and China.
Now facing midterm election defeat ... and
Utter bankruptcy of Trump foreign, economic and other policies.
Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a 'gift to Putin'
Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".
www.bbc.co.uk
October 10, 2026 at 6:25 AM
Trump announces deal to import Russian diesel.
Yet he imposed tariffs on China and India for importing fuel from Russia.
3 weeks ago signed law threatening 500% tariffs on India and China.
Now facing midterm election defeat ... and
Utter bankruptcy of Trump foreign, economic and other policies.
Yet he imposed tariffs on China and India for importing fuel from Russia.
3 weeks ago signed law threatening 500% tariffs on India and China.
Now facing midterm election defeat ... and
Utter bankruptcy of Trump foreign, economic and other policies.
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Standing up to the balaclava nonces. Inspiring.
October 5, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Standing up to the balaclava nonces. Inspiring.
Lovely - and informative - explanation of the Man City Scandal.
⚽ Informative (and entertaining) explainer of how Manchester City FC reportedly breached Premier League rules, by TikTok's SportsBall
#ManchesterCity #ManCity #Football #PremierLeague
#ManchesterCity #ManCity #Football #PremierLeague
October 3, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Lovely - and informative - explanation of the Man City Scandal.
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Today before Senate.
September 29, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Today before Senate.
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The trailer for my new film, "Musk," has just been released.
September 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The trailer for my new film, "Musk," has just been released.
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Buy some RNLI Christmas cards or I will come round to your house and paint your living room and YOU DO NOT WANT THAT shop.rnli.org/products/chr...
Christmas Carol Christmas Cards, Pack of 8
Wish someone a merry Christmas with these RNLI-themed cards, featuring a cheerful carolling scene outside a lifeboat station - and help support the lifesavers.
shop.rnli.org
September 24, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Buy some RNLI Christmas cards or I will come round to your house and paint your living room and YOU DO NOT WANT THAT shop.rnli.org/products/chr...
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We are now in a society where flash mobs can turn up anywhere and police will simply stand back. Misinformation is enough to fuel it. At some point people will start using social media to dox people or organisations. It's a huge civil order threat that government and police aren't taking seriously.
September 10, 2026 at 4:48 PM
We are now in a society where flash mobs can turn up anywhere and police will simply stand back. Misinformation is enough to fuel it. At some point people will start using social media to dox people or organisations. It's a huge civil order threat that government and police aren't taking seriously.
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MPs call for emergency legislation for public control of Thames Water, let govt restore it and resell.
Hedge funds want to takeover TW, want exemption from penalties for breaking laws.
Neither will do.
Profit motive is the cause of the crisis.
Need public ownership.
Hedge funds want to takeover TW, want exemption from penalties for breaking laws.
Neither will do.
Profit motive is the cause of the crisis.
Need public ownership.
MPs urge ministers to break off Thames Water talks with US hedge funds
Efra committee calls for emergency legislation enabling government to take public control of the company
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2026 at 6:41 AM
MPs call for emergency legislation for public control of Thames Water, let govt restore it and resell.
Hedge funds want to takeover TW, want exemption from penalties for breaking laws.
Neither will do.
Profit motive is the cause of the crisis.
Need public ownership.
Hedge funds want to takeover TW, want exemption from penalties for breaking laws.
Neither will do.
Profit motive is the cause of the crisis.
Need public ownership.
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Genuine evil has been unleashed in England.
What on earth is happening?
September 18, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Genuine evil has been unleashed in England.
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You'd think the fact that the son of the President of the "party of family values" 2nd marriage is to the daughter of Epstein's banker and it was funded by a Rusisan oligarch involved in the mass kidnap of Ukrainian kids during a KGB agent's illegal war
Would be bigger news..
Would be bigger news..
September 16, 2026 at 10:21 AM
You'd think the fact that the son of the President of the "party of family values" 2nd marriage is to the daughter of Epstein's banker and it was funded by a Rusisan oligarch involved in the mass kidnap of Ukrainian kids during a KGB agent's illegal war
Would be bigger news..
Would be bigger news..
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It's a rare policy that would be welcomed by both business and trade unions - and at the same time would *improve* the UK's fiscal position.
Dropping these proposals - for which there is no economic, moral or political case - would be one.
www.ft.com/content/8a00...
Dropping these proposals - for which there is no economic, moral or political case - would be one.
www.ft.com/content/8a00...
Unions demand softening of UK immigration reforms
Proposals will ‘punish’ low-paid migrants doing essential work in public services and create a new staffing crisis in social care, says motion passed at TUC
www.ft.com
September 14, 2026 at 8:01 PM
It's a rare policy that would be welcomed by both business and trade unions - and at the same time would *improve* the UK's fiscal position.
Dropping these proposals - for which there is no economic, moral or political case - would be one.
www.ft.com/content/8a00...
Dropping these proposals - for which there is no economic, moral or political case - would be one.
www.ft.com/content/8a00...
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This seem such an obvious thing to do, so why won’t Labour do it?
Canada has a total ban on company/corporate donations. Only individuals who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents can make contributions and it's capped at $1,750 a year. They still have functioning parties and the sky hasn't fallen in. Quite the opposite... www.elections.ca/content.aspx...
September 14, 2026 at 1:25 PM
This seem such an obvious thing to do, so why won’t Labour do it?
Seems to come earlier every year…
If you prefer to make your own choice for the National Trust Council, 'Restore Trust' have helpfully provided a list of their preferred infiltrators. Here's who to AVOID: Bonigala, Cristea, Goldman, Mealing and Omrani 2/2
September 14, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Seems to come earlier every year…
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Oh blimey, here we go again. Time to vote in the National Trust AGM to keep so-called 'Restore Trust' off the council. Use the quick vote to ensure we don't split the anti-Restore vote. Or.... 1/2 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
Annual General Meeting
Your Annual General Meeting will take place online and in person on Saturday 7th November 2026 at the STEAM Museum, Swindon.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
September 11, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Oh blimey, here we go again. Time to vote in the National Trust AGM to keep so-called 'Restore Trust' off the council. Use the quick vote to ensure we don't split the anti-Restore vote. Or.... 1/2 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
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Reform has already enjoyed several years of support from a loss-making TV channel whose main function seems to be to give money and favourable coverage to its MPs. The government has done nothing about this. It's probably a more effective way of spending millions than Farage will manage.
September 12, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Reform has already enjoyed several years of support from a loss-making TV channel whose main function seems to be to give money and favourable coverage to its MPs. The government has done nothing about this. It's probably a more effective way of spending millions than Farage will manage.
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🌐 In an ever changing global economic order - Britain should align itself with Europe, prioritise the EU, and rejoin.
🇬🇧🇪🇺 UK membership of the EU would make both the EU and UK much stronger in a multipolar world. We both have no time to waste.
🇬🇧🇪🇺 UK membership of the EU would make both the EU and UK much stronger in a multipolar world. We both have no time to waste.
Brics 2026: Trump shadow looms large over Delhi summit as Modi hosts Putin and Xi
As Brics leaders meet in Delhi, divisions within the bloc make a united response to Washington unlikely.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 11, 2026 at 5:40 PM
🌐 In an ever changing global economic order - Britain should align itself with Europe, prioritise the EU, and rejoin.
🇬🇧🇪🇺 UK membership of the EU would make both the EU and UK much stronger in a multipolar world. We both have no time to waste.
🇬🇧🇪🇺 UK membership of the EU would make both the EU and UK much stronger in a multipolar world. We both have no time to waste.
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Charles (king) could do something useful for once and do a high profile visit to the RNLI right this minute
September 10, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Charles (king) could do something useful for once and do a high profile visit to the RNLI right this minute
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This does suggest Britain is
a) very good at integration
b) actively attracts the world's smart and ambitious people who want to get on and do well for themselves
Both of these are very good, competitive qualities to have and should be celebrated.
a) very good at integration
b) actively attracts the world's smart and ambitious people who want to get on and do well for themselves
Both of these are very good, competitive qualities to have and should be celebrated.
September 9, 2026 at 10:51 AM
This does suggest Britain is
a) very good at integration
b) actively attracts the world's smart and ambitious people who want to get on and do well for themselves
Both of these are very good, competitive qualities to have and should be celebrated.
a) very good at integration
b) actively attracts the world's smart and ambitious people who want to get on and do well for themselves
Both of these are very good, competitive qualities to have and should be celebrated.
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One reason England does so well is our second generation immigrants outperform their peers which is not true in most OECD countries.
We are also very good at integration. And it's v sad that this is never acknowledge in debates on immigration.
We are also very good at integration. And it's v sad that this is never acknowledge in debates on immigration.
September 8, 2026 at 8:18 AM
One reason England does so well is our second generation immigrants outperform their peers which is not true in most OECD countries.
We are also very good at integration. And it's v sad that this is never acknowledge in debates on immigration.
We are also very good at integration. And it's v sad that this is never acknowledge in debates on immigration.
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Channeling my anger into something constructive, I've just donated to the RNLI and would encourage you to do likewise if you can. Link here: rnli.org/support-us/g...
Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea
Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.
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September 6, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Channeling my anger into something constructive, I've just donated to the RNLI and would encourage you to do likewise if you can. Link here: rnli.org/support-us/g...
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No arrests. When environmentalists block roads to protest about climate change, they are prosecuted and jailed. When masked fascists do it to promote race hate, they are allowed to go home without a fuss. How about that for two-tier policing?
Masked anti-migrant protesters disrupt UK's Dover port
Masked anti-migrant protesters disrupt UK's Dover port
Local police said no arrests had been made and the protest, which initially blocked 'all routes' in and out of the terminal, had been dispersed.
www.lemonde.fr
September 5, 2026 at 9:47 PM
No arrests. When environmentalists block roads to protest about climate change, they are prosecuted and jailed. When masked fascists do it to promote race hate, they are allowed to go home without a fuss. How about that for two-tier policing?
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I simply do not understand what's going on in Labour that renders its leaders incapable of finding a TV camera and speaking out against street violence. Even if you assume they agree about immigration, violence is wrong, unpopular AND against the interests of any even vaguely left wing govt.
September 5, 2026 at 12:44 PM
I simply do not understand what's going on in Labour that renders its leaders incapable of finding a TV camera and speaking out against street violence. Even if you assume they agree about immigration, violence is wrong, unpopular AND against the interests of any even vaguely left wing govt.