Jacquie Evans
@jacquieevans.bsky.social
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Please submit your small ideas for fixing Britain to the Small-Ideas.org website. It’s a new charitable initiative I’ve set up to try and make sure life’s potholes don’t get ignored. Working with two charities and a cross party panel to turn your ideas into policy then try and make it happen.
October 8, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Please submit your small ideas for fixing Britain to the Small-Ideas.org website. It’s a new charitable initiative I’ve set up to try and make sure life’s potholes don’t get ignored. Working with two charities and a cross party panel to turn your ideas into policy then try and make it happen.
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55 years ago today: the first edition of The Old Grey Whistle Test. A year later, it had a new presenter, whose first day on the job didn't go quite as planned. Much more about the show in Rock & Pop on British TV: The Definitive History, published on Thursday. More details: shorturl.at/dIdDW
September 21, 2026 at 9:44 AM
55 years ago today: the first edition of The Old Grey Whistle Test. A year later, it had a new presenter, whose first day on the job didn't go quite as planned. Much more about the show in Rock & Pop on British TV: The Definitive History, published on Thursday. More details: shorturl.at/dIdDW
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Six days to go before publication. Orders being taken now. If you'd like a signed copy, please use the link below. It’ll be post-free too! Otherwise, available via all the usual retailers and online suppliers. shorturl.at/dIdDW
September 18, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Six days to go before publication. Orders being taken now. If you'd like a signed copy, please use the link below. It’ll be post-free too! Otherwise, available via all the usual retailers and online suppliers. shorturl.at/dIdDW
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In a meeting at the US Embassy this week, Trump administration officials reprimanded the UK over tech policy
US figures raised concerns over the Online Safety Act, the under-16 social media ban, and the prioritisation of outlets like the BBC, PolHome understands
@bengartside.bsky.social reports
US figures raised concerns over the Online Safety Act, the under-16 social media ban, and the prioritisation of outlets like the BBC, PolHome understands
@bengartside.bsky.social reports
UK Reprimanded Over Social Media Laws By US Diplomats At Confidential Embassy Summit
Exclusive: British officials were hauled into a private meeting at the US embassy on Monday and dressed down over the Online Safety Act, along with...
www.politicshome.com
September 15, 2026 at 9:49 PM
In a meeting at the US Embassy this week, Trump administration officials reprimanded the UK over tech policy
US figures raised concerns over the Online Safety Act, the under-16 social media ban, and the prioritisation of outlets like the BBC, PolHome understands
@bengartside.bsky.social reports
US figures raised concerns over the Online Safety Act, the under-16 social media ban, and the prioritisation of outlets like the BBC, PolHome understands
@bengartside.bsky.social reports
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nothing says “party of the ordinary workers” than taking a £36m donation from a crypto tycoon convicted in the US in 2022 for failings in an anti-money laundering programme before being pardoned by Donald Trump
September 11, 2026 at 10:10 PM
nothing says “party of the ordinary workers” than taking a £36m donation from a crypto tycoon convicted in the US in 2022 for failings in an anti-money laundering programme before being pardoned by Donald Trump
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When cancer claimed my wife, I witnessed the fear and helplessness that the late stages of serious illness can bring, and felt the pain of being unable to ease a loved one's suffering
But having weighed the evidence... I believe this bill is the wrong way to achieve it – @patrickhurley.bsky.social
But having weighed the evidence... I believe this bill is the wrong way to achieve it – @patrickhurley.bsky.social
The impact assessment sets out why I cannot support the assisted dying bill
When the new assisted dying bill is brought before the House of Commons on Friday, MPs will again be asked to vote on a policy issue charged with i...
www.politicshome.com
September 9, 2026 at 12:27 PM
When cancer claimed my wife, I witnessed the fear and helplessness that the late stages of serious illness can bring, and felt the pain of being unable to ease a loved one's suffering
But having weighed the evidence... I believe this bill is the wrong way to achieve it – @patrickhurley.bsky.social
But having weighed the evidence... I believe this bill is the wrong way to achieve it – @patrickhurley.bsky.social
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'Good luck everybody and roll Supersonic!'. 51 years ago today Mike Mansfield introduced his new ITV pop series. There was no host, just director Mansfield waving his pencil in the gallery as he cued up the acts. Probably the last hurrah for 70s glam rock.
September 6, 2026 at 9:50 AM
'Good luck everybody and roll Supersonic!'. 51 years ago today Mike Mansfield introduced his new ITV pop series. There was no host, just director Mansfield waving his pencil in the gallery as he cued up the acts. Probably the last hurrah for 70s glam rock.
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Published 24 September. Pre-order now. It’ll be post-free too! shorturl.at/dIdDW
'It's not often you read an analysis and recognise so much content as being historically accurate, not fictional.'
Michael Appleton, creator/producer,
The Old Grey Whistle Test
'It's not often you read an analysis and recognise so much content as being historically accurate, not fictional.'
Michael Appleton, creator/producer,
The Old Grey Whistle Test
August 28, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Published 24 September. Pre-order now. It’ll be post-free too! shorturl.at/dIdDW
'It's not often you read an analysis and recognise so much content as being historically accurate, not fictional.'
Michael Appleton, creator/producer,
The Old Grey Whistle Test
'It's not often you read an analysis and recognise so much content as being historically accurate, not fictional.'
Michael Appleton, creator/producer,
The Old Grey Whistle Test
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When I see commentators using terms like “DEI” I immediately suspect that they’re trying to ignite a US inspired (and maybe funded?) culture war here. Because the acronym used in the UK is EDI - equality, diversity, inclusion - linked to the equality act 2010.
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/1...
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/1...
Equality Act 2010
An Act to make provision to require Ministers of the Crown and others when making strategic decisions about the exercise of their functions to have regard to the desirability of reducing socio-economi...
www.legislation.gov.uk
August 19, 2026 at 10:24 AM
When I see commentators using terms like “DEI” I immediately suspect that they’re trying to ignite a US inspired (and maybe funded?) culture war here. Because the acronym used in the UK is EDI - equality, diversity, inclusion - linked to the equality act 2010.
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/1...
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/1...
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A brief note for Nadhim Zahawi.
August 16, 2026 at 6:38 AM
A brief note for Nadhim Zahawi.
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On sale next month. My decade by decade, detailed history of pop music on British television.
'I'm recommending it to anyone who cares about music!' – Chris Cowey, producer/director of Top of the Pops.
Details and pre-orders shorturl.at/dIdDW or via the usual outlets.
'I'm recommending it to anyone who cares about music!' – Chris Cowey, producer/director of Top of the Pops.
Details and pre-orders shorturl.at/dIdDW or via the usual outlets.
August 16, 2026 at 11:34 AM
On sale next month. My decade by decade, detailed history of pop music on British television.
'I'm recommending it to anyone who cares about music!' – Chris Cowey, producer/director of Top of the Pops.
Details and pre-orders shorturl.at/dIdDW or via the usual outlets.
'I'm recommending it to anyone who cares about music!' – Chris Cowey, producer/director of Top of the Pops.
Details and pre-orders shorturl.at/dIdDW or via the usual outlets.
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10 years in the making … greatly expanded and fully updated second edition on sale soon! Details and pre-orders shorturl.at/dIdDW or via the usual outlets.
August 7, 2026 at 7:21 PM
10 years in the making … greatly expanded and fully updated second edition on sale soon! Details and pre-orders shorturl.at/dIdDW or via the usual outlets.
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🧵I’d rather spend my weekends doing something else than post about Nigel Farage’s murky finances, but his behaviour poses such a threat to our democratic norms that I wanted to flag a number of points in the public interest.
Revealed: Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal
The Reform UK leader did not declare benefits including staff, security and housing by crypto-gambler George Cottrell, our investigation reveals
www.thetimes.com
July 5, 2026 at 11:53 AM
🧵I’d rather spend my weekends doing something else than post about Nigel Farage’s murky finances, but his behaviour poses such a threat to our democratic norms that I wanted to flag a number of points in the public interest.
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There were those who doubted us, but a new independent report shows major reductions in air pollution in our city are linked to an estimated 40% fewer annual premature deaths.
June 24, 2026 at 6:02 AM
There were those who doubted us, but a new independent report shows major reductions in air pollution in our city are linked to an estimated 40% fewer annual premature deaths.
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Henry Nowak’s father’s words outside court, who is probably the person we most need to hear from today.
June 2, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Henry Nowak’s father’s words outside court, who is probably the person we most need to hear from today.
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Blair putting on full display what is in many ways his special ability - to lay out a political argument grounded in his own view of global trends (globalisation in the 2000s, tech in the 2020s). But…
institute.global/insights/pol...
institute.global/insights/pol...
The Labour Party Is Playing With Fire Over Its Future and the Future of the Country
In this essay, Tony Blair sets out the need for a new agenda for Britain.
institute.global
May 27, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Blair putting on full display what is in many ways his special ability - to lay out a political argument grounded in his own view of global trends (globalisation in the 2000s, tech in the 2020s). But…
institute.global/insights/pol...
institute.global/insights/pol...
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The secret £5 million payment to Farage by an overseas billionaire is the most astonishing example of political corruption. Don’t let up.
May 14, 2026 at 7:24 AM
The secret £5 million payment to Farage by an overseas billionaire is the most astonishing example of political corruption. Don’t let up.
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Can cows swim? Is this a question you never knew you wanted to know the answer to?
February 20, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Can cows swim? Is this a question you never knew you wanted to know the answer to?
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Every year, people mock this tree. But I love it anyway.
It reminds us that if we stand together in tough times, we can overcome anything.
Merry Christmas from my family to yours. 🎄✨
It reminds us that if we stand together in tough times, we can overcome anything.
Merry Christmas from my family to yours. 🎄✨
December 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Every year, people mock this tree. But I love it anyway.
It reminds us that if we stand together in tough times, we can overcome anything.
Merry Christmas from my family to yours. 🎄✨
It reminds us that if we stand together in tough times, we can overcome anything.
Merry Christmas from my family to yours. 🎄✨
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I know personally what the chilling effects of racism can be, and today on @bbclaurak.bsky.social I called for unity and leadership in the face of hatred.
Now more than ever, we must celebrate our diversity as a nation and stand united in our communities against all forms of prejudice.
Now more than ever, we must celebrate our diversity as a nation and stand united in our communities against all forms of prejudice.
September 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
I know personally what the chilling effects of racism can be, and today on @bbclaurak.bsky.social I called for unity and leadership in the face of hatred.
Now more than ever, we must celebrate our diversity as a nation and stand united in our communities against all forms of prejudice.
Now more than ever, we must celebrate our diversity as a nation and stand united in our communities against all forms of prejudice.
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Musk is inciting violence on London's streets.Tommy Robinson is financed by US tech bros. These are all very direct attempts to destabilise the British state.
Starmer needs to stand up to this. A government that doesn't defend its country's values against these blatant attacks is not doing its job.
Starmer needs to stand up to this. A government that doesn't defend its country's values against these blatant attacks is not doing its job.
My colleague @thejohnsimpson.bsky.social has done a terrific deep dive into the financial links between US tech billionaires and Tommy Robinson
Well worth a read
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Well worth a read
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
US cash turned Tommy Robinson into the poster boy of UK f...
Outside the Old Bailey in 2018, a reinvented Tommy Robinson flashed his perfect new teeth to 2,000 diehard supporters at a “free Tommy” rally on a stage ...
observer.co.uk
September 14, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Musk is inciting violence on London's streets.Tommy Robinson is financed by US tech bros. These are all very direct attempts to destabilise the British state.
Starmer needs to stand up to this. A government that doesn't defend its country's values against these blatant attacks is not doing its job.
Starmer needs to stand up to this. A government that doesn't defend its country's values against these blatant attacks is not doing its job.
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For there to be no comment from the government on Musk's call for violence, let alone action against X, is unconscionable. An utter dereliction of its responsibility for national security and an affront to every member of an ethnic minority, who is being put at risk by this rhetoric.
September 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
For there to be no comment from the government on Musk's call for violence, let alone action against X, is unconscionable. An utter dereliction of its responsibility for national security and an affront to every member of an ethnic minority, who is being put at risk by this rhetoric.
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Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
September 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
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Given the context and the crowd, despite Musk’s weasel words, this was a call for violence against the British state, from a foreign national who controls a major propaganda engine, and has engineered it to monetise hate
September 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Given the context and the crowd, despite Musk’s weasel words, this was a call for violence against the British state, from a foreign national who controls a major propaganda engine, and has engineered it to monetise hate