Nick Geoghegan
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This is the coverage of Arday **just in the Telegraph** in the UK. This is only the first four pages of results, just in one outlet.
August 14, 2026 at 8:33 PM
This is the coverage of Arday **just in the Telegraph** in the UK. This is only the first four pages of results, just in one outlet.
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As with so many part of the UK public realm, there's a graph and it shows "something happened in 2010 and we became a society with lesser public capacity to respond to unexpected challenges"
There are a quarter fewer firefighters in England than there were before 2010.
‘National priority’ to equip UK firefighters amid growing wildfire threat
Exclusive: FBU calls for more funding as ‘unprecedented summer’ puts rising demands on already stretched crews
www.theguardian.com
August 11, 2026 at 7:20 AM
As with so many part of the UK public realm, there's a graph and it shows "something happened in 2010 and we became a society with lesser public capacity to respond to unexpected challenges"
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thinking about what one trillion dollars of investment in clean energy would look like and getting so mad i need to lie down with the lights off
The US hyperscalers have now signed up for about $1tn of lease commitments that don't appear in their financial data (and are on the hook for another $1tn of future purchase commitments). www.ft.com/content/a0a0...
August 10, 2026 at 2:54 PM
thinking about what one trillion dollars of investment in clean energy would look like and getting so mad i need to lie down with the lights off
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Not to go all Joxley, but the utter collapse of a sense of community pride and social responsibility within the Conservative party is at the heart of their current woes.
It's OK for criminal ex-neo Nazis to run your bins is a hell of a line.
August 5, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Not to go all Joxley, but the utter collapse of a sense of community pride and social responsibility within the Conservative party is at the heart of their current woes.
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Fascinating thread on professional irate pensioner Elaine Yates and her remarkable media career. Not British journalism's finest hour
This disingenuous commentary doesn’t help anyone.
Frauds start unravelling pretty quickly. That you apparently cannot afford to put your oven or treat yourself is quickly undermined by the question “so why are you spending £50 per week on petrol?”
Then, it turns out, she has an agent and /1
Frauds start unravelling pretty quickly. That you apparently cannot afford to put your oven or treat yourself is quickly undermined by the question “so why are you spending £50 per week on petrol?”
Then, it turns out, she has an agent and /1
Elaine in this article "can't remember the last time she used her oven" but also spends £200 a month on petrol (so driving probably ~50 miles a day?)
(she's also a professional old person; she was on Good Morning Britain last year, and then also at the Nov budget, and the year before lmao)
(she's also a professional old person; she was on Good Morning Britain last year, and then also at the Nov budget, and the year before lmao)
July 22, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Fascinating thread on professional irate pensioner Elaine Yates and her remarkable media career. Not British journalism's finest hour
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As Ed Miliband leaves his post as energy and net-zero secretary, a final tally:
There have been an incredible 251 newspaper editorials attacking him and his approach to net-zero since the start of 2024
That amounts to two editorials a week, mainly in the Sun, Daily Mail, Times and Daily Telegraph.
There have been an incredible 251 newspaper editorials attacking him and his approach to net-zero since the start of 2024
That amounts to two editorials a week, mainly in the Sun, Daily Mail, Times and Daily Telegraph.
July 21, 2026 at 10:01 AM
As Ed Miliband leaves his post as energy and net-zero secretary, a final tally:
There have been an incredible 251 newspaper editorials attacking him and his approach to net-zero since the start of 2024
That amounts to two editorials a week, mainly in the Sun, Daily Mail, Times and Daily Telegraph.
There have been an incredible 251 newspaper editorials attacking him and his approach to net-zero since the start of 2024
That amounts to two editorials a week, mainly in the Sun, Daily Mail, Times and Daily Telegraph.
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Can see why Tuchel brought on Dan Burn and Nico O'Reilly instead of Saka and Rashford on Wednesday.
July 18, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Can see why Tuchel brought on Dan Burn and Nico O'Reilly instead of Saka and Rashford on Wednesday.
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65 per cent of Britons are owner-occupiers.
General elections are won in the Midlands.
Most people have a middle class occupation.
The United Kingdom's comparative advantage is in services.
These aren't facts that Philip Gould invented in order to make Labour feel sad.
General elections are won in the Midlands.
Most people have a middle class occupation.
The United Kingdom's comparative advantage is in services.
These aren't facts that Philip Gould invented in order to make Labour feel sad.
July 17, 2026 at 8:54 AM
65 per cent of Britons are owner-occupiers.
General elections are won in the Midlands.
Most people have a middle class occupation.
The United Kingdom's comparative advantage is in services.
These aren't facts that Philip Gould invented in order to make Labour feel sad.
General elections are won in the Midlands.
Most people have a middle class occupation.
The United Kingdom's comparative advantage is in services.
These aren't facts that Philip Gould invented in order to make Labour feel sad.
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I just can’t believe a coach as astute in game as Tuchel could so spectacularly mess up. Clearly he did.
How could you think that the right plan down to 10 men in the Azteca or in Miami heat would work when it meant giving every attacking third touch to the best forward ever?
How could you think that the right plan down to 10 men in the Azteca or in Miami heat would work when it meant giving every attacking third touch to the best forward ever?
July 15, 2026 at 9:16 PM
I just can’t believe a coach as astute in game as Tuchel could so spectacularly mess up. Clearly he did.
How could you think that the right plan down to 10 men in the Azteca or in Miami heat would work when it meant giving every attacking third touch to the best forward ever?
How could you think that the right plan down to 10 men in the Azteca or in Miami heat would work when it meant giving every attacking third touch to the best forward ever?
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That's not really all that's driving "polarised views", is it? Perhaps information ecosystems that reward engagement over accuracy might also be a fairly significant contributor to those dynamics? But I guess its easier to blame Russia than US tech oligarchs.
The efforts, overt and covert, come as the threat from extreme right-wing terrorism driven by “anti-immigration sentiment” is rising
CT police say the threat is being worsened by "polarised views in society", themselves driven by "wedge tactics from foreign states looking to create division"
CT police say the threat is being worsened by "polarised views in society", themselves driven by "wedge tactics from foreign states looking to create division"
July 12, 2026 at 5:31 PM
That's not really all that's driving "polarised views", is it? Perhaps information ecosystems that reward engagement over accuracy might also be a fairly significant contributor to those dynamics? But I guess its easier to blame Russia than US tech oligarchs.
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Russia is inflaming the debate on immigration in Britain as part of “increasing ambitions to disrupt our way of life”, counter-terror police and experts say
It has directly and indirectly paid right-wing influencers to spread messages that align with its political goals
inews.co.uk/news/putin-i...
It has directly and indirectly paid right-wing influencers to spread messages that align with its political goals
inews.co.uk/news/putin-i...
How Putin is inflaming immigration tensions to spark disorder in Britain
Counter-terror leaders reveal the tactics Russia is using to sow division in the UK
inews.co.uk
July 12, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Russia is inflaming the debate on immigration in Britain as part of “increasing ambitions to disrupt our way of life”, counter-terror police and experts say
It has directly and indirectly paid right-wing influencers to spread messages that align with its political goals
inews.co.uk/news/putin-i...
It has directly and indirectly paid right-wing influencers to spread messages that align with its political goals
inews.co.uk/news/putin-i...
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Your clue that this is a resignation speech for American donors is the line about the fact that people can't wear watches or jewellery in London.
July 7, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Your clue that this is a resignation speech for American donors is the line about the fact that people can't wear watches or jewellery in London.
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Nobody wants EVs” is now a decade-old genre of journalism.
Over that decade, EV share of new UK car sales went from 0.3% to 25%.
The genre hasn’t aged well.
Over that decade, EV share of new UK car sales went from 0.3% to 25%.
The genre hasn’t aged well.
July 6, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Nobody wants EVs” is now a decade-old genre of journalism.
Over that decade, EV share of new UK car sales went from 0.3% to 25%.
The genre hasn’t aged well.
Over that decade, EV share of new UK car sales went from 0.3% to 25%.
The genre hasn’t aged well.
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So this is it: Infantino is doing his friend – who he gave a made-up peace prize to so he could brown-nose his way to more influence – a favour.
This World Cup was already tainted before now, this takes it to a different level. Infantino's ghoulish, obsequious corruption is pathetic. He has to go.
This World Cup was already tainted before now, this takes it to a different level. Infantino's ghoulish, obsequious corruption is pathetic. He has to go.
Trump called Infantino on Wednesday to get Balogun's red card lifted. Nice to ride alon with Tyler Pager on what will be seen (and is) in many parts as one of the biggest scandals in World Cup history.
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/05/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/05/u...
Trump Asked FIFA to Review Balogun’s Suspension. He Is Now Eligible to Play.
www.nytimes.com
July 5, 2026 at 7:41 PM
So this is it: Infantino is doing his friend – who he gave a made-up peace prize to so he could brown-nose his way to more influence – a favour.
This World Cup was already tainted before now, this takes it to a different level. Infantino's ghoulish, obsequious corruption is pathetic. He has to go.
This World Cup was already tainted before now, this takes it to a different level. Infantino's ghoulish, obsequious corruption is pathetic. He has to go.
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I have such an expertly curated algorithm that I'm seeing posts from Mexican street food restaurants in the US and this is how they're advertising the game tomorrow night.
"Good vibes"
"Good vibes"
July 4, 2026 at 7:47 PM
I have such an expertly curated algorithm that I'm seeing posts from Mexican street food restaurants in the US and this is how they're advertising the game tomorrow night.
"Good vibes"
"Good vibes"
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I'll summarize this: Mamdani asked NYers to keep air conditioning at 78 degrees. A wave criticism hit online. A MSNBC broadcast pointed out the US Department of Energy recommends that 78 degree figure.
Immediately after, the US Department of Energy deleted 6,000 web pages related to energy saving.
Immediately after, the US Department of Energy deleted 6,000 web pages related to energy saving.
July 3, 2026 at 3:50 PM
I'll summarize this: Mamdani asked NYers to keep air conditioning at 78 degrees. A wave criticism hit online. A MSNBC broadcast pointed out the US Department of Energy recommends that 78 degree figure.
Immediately after, the US Department of Energy deleted 6,000 web pages related to energy saving.
Immediately after, the US Department of Energy deleted 6,000 web pages related to energy saving.
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I understand why Burnham will probably not want to undo all Mahmood's actions at the Home Office. But leaving her in place puts his whole project in jeopardy. She will keep on pumping out this filth, alienating progressive voters, undermining support for the government.
June 30, 2026 at 7:10 AM
I understand why Burnham will probably not want to undo all Mahmood's actions at the Home Office. But leaving her in place puts his whole project in jeopardy. She will keep on pumping out this filth, alienating progressive voters, undermining support for the government.
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8) Double down on net zero, but as economic policy not climate policy. Stop talking about net zero and start talking about electrification. UK was fast to digital tech where others clung to fax machines; now it is fast to electric industry where others cling to clunky old fossil fuels. Own it.
June 29, 2026 at 6:03 PM
8) Double down on net zero, but as economic policy not climate policy. Stop talking about net zero and start talking about electrification. UK was fast to digital tech where others clung to fax machines; now it is fast to electric industry where others cling to clunky old fossil fuels. Own it.
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And there it is…
www.desmog.com/2026/04/30/r...
www.desmog.com/2026/04/30/r...
Revealed: Reform’s £24 Million from Fossil Fuel Interests
Reform UK has received £24 million from oil and gas interests, accounting for more than two thirds of its total income, DeSmog can reveal. Led by Nigel Farage, the party is calling for new North Sea o...
www.desmog.com
June 26, 2026 at 6:54 PM
And there it is…
www.desmog.com/2026/04/30/r...
www.desmog.com/2026/04/30/r...
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If I were in government I'd be scoping an announcement to have solar, batteries and air conditioning (heating and cooling) in every school and hospital by 2030
June 25, 2026 at 6:19 PM
If I were in government I'd be scoping an announcement to have solar, batteries and air conditioning (heating and cooling) in every school and hospital by 2030
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Over 40 economists write to leader of Unite the Union, rejecting her claim that Ed Miliband would destroy jobs if he becomes next UK chancellor
"The net zero economy generates output worth over £100bn and employs over a million workers....these numbers will grow”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
"The net zero economy generates output worth over £100bn and employs over a million workers....these numbers will grow”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Progressive economists reject Unite leader’s criticism of Ed Miliband
Sharon Graham is urged to withdraw her claim that the energy secretary would cost jobs if he became chancellor
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Over 40 economists write to leader of Unite the Union, rejecting her claim that Ed Miliband would destroy jobs if he becomes next UK chancellor
"The net zero economy generates output worth over £100bn and employs over a million workers....these numbers will grow”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
"The net zero economy generates output worth over £100bn and employs over a million workers....these numbers will grow”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The Old Cabinet is dying, and the New Cabinet struggles to be born: now is the time of ministers
June 23, 2026 at 10:34 AM
The Old Cabinet is dying, and the New Cabinet struggles to be born: now is the time of ministers
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meanwhile, across town, samantha had also thrown her party into chaos. and she, too, was looking to make a fast exit.
June 22, 2026 at 9:58 AM
meanwhile, across town, samantha had also thrown her party into chaos. and she, too, was looking to make a fast exit.
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The theory that “electable” means “work to appease right-wing bigots under the assumption that majorities agree with them, at least partially, and they prioritize it when voting” has been tried. It has failed. Try something else.
June 21, 2026 at 2:25 PM
The theory that “electable” means “work to appease right-wing bigots under the assumption that majorities agree with them, at least partially, and they prioritize it when voting” has been tried. It has failed. Try something else.
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Most people are middle class and about half of them are women, and British politics seems largely blind to these facts.
June 18, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Most people are middle class and about half of them are women, and British politics seems largely blind to these facts.