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The first measles death in the US in a decade -- the tragic, preventable death of a child whose parents chose not to protect them with vaccination -- should spark an immediate nation-wide campaign to ensure all children are protected against preventable diseases. Anything less is unconscionable.

no queer person I’ve ever met spends even a fraction of the time thinking about pronouns that Kemi does

And you thought the papacy was the going to be next vacancy for leading a major religion. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

I’m on today’s @theguardian.com Today in Focus podcast with @helenpidd.bsky.social talking about our undercover investigation into Lord David Evans of Watford. There’s more detail about the undercover reporting and why we did it. www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2...

NEW: A Labour member of the House of Lords offered access to ministers during discussions about a commercial deal worth tens of thousands of pounds, an undercover investigation can reveal. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Day one of The Lords Debate, a Guardian investigation into the House of Lords, in tomorrow's paper and online already. Today, we revealed how more than 10% of peers have been paid by commercial companies to give political or policy advice: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Your cut out and keep guide to the House of Lords www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Chiwetel Ejiofor looking hot, being grumpy, and blowing his whistle in Bridget Jones really reminded me of Captain Von Trapp (highest compliment I can give)

I don't think we're talking enough about the fact that the pressure to remove DEI from science means women die.

Every Winter ends.

Oh this is very funny

Oh damn Prime actually published their failed chatgpt prompt in the description

Right. The best newsletter we've written in a while is now with subscribers. Enjoy.

These headlines certainly tell a story...

Women of colour aren’t a free anti-racism class and your partner should not be your first Black or Asian friend, fuck off

Reminder, love should never hurt. If you’re experiencing #DomesticAbuse this #ValentinesDay, you are not alone. For support or to contact our dedicated Helpline Team visit www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

This Valentine’s Day, I’m at Outernet Global to spread this message to all Londoners and visitors to our city: no matter who you are, or where you’re from, you’ll always be loved and wanted in London.

Happy Valentines Day to all of my enemies x

WSJ sub: “Indian Partition went smoothly enough, right? Will try to remember to check this before publishing.”

Don’t miss out: join 1,100+ Londoners and share your views on nature in London.

Happy Birthday Gromit

I think Boarders is one of the best shows on TV right now. And I loved the Alan Cumming cameo

Closing soon: Join 1,600 Londoners and have your say on police and crime in the capital before the consultation closes tomorrow evening. www.london.gov.uk/talk-london/...

Labour need to do the right thing, not go right wing. 🧵

Love the 2010s girlboss culture idea that the most significant thing a woman can do is speak at a panel event

For the love of god, the overweight squirrels of North London are now eating Viennese Whirls.

Binning off the gym last night and making a big stew instead :) Having to go to the gym today to catch up :(

Join 800+ Londoners who have already taken our survey on nature in London. Take part in the 4-minute survey to share your views and help City Hall build a greener capital for everyone. Have your say now:

This winter, help the Mayor to end rough sleeping by 2030.  ❄️ Take the survey to help inform the Action Plan  ❄️ Join the discussion to share your ideas  ❄️ Find other ways you can help people who are sleeping rough www.london.gov.uk/talk-london/...

1,350+ Londoners have already taken part in the Police and Crime Plan consultation. Take part before next Wednesday evening to add your voice ⬇️

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I’m going tomorrow. Giving blood in the uk is great 1) you collect points for pints and I’m never going to get airline status but dammit I’m getting silver on blood 2) they have club biscuits? 3) Greatest Hits Radio on full volume 4) You get a google map of where your blood goes 5) helping people??

Trebek: and now, for our final Jeopardy puzzle, this three letter terror proverbially ate your homework Contestant 3, let's see your answer Me: *ruefully reveals the word "dog"* Trebek: another wrong answer I'm afraid. The correct answer is of course DEI, that's diversity, equity and inclusion

This kid slightly misunderstood their homework assignment and we could not possibly love it more. 12/10

Reminder: We want to know your views on policing, safety, and crime in the capital. Take part in City Hall’s consultation to have your say on the Mayor’s Police and Crime Plan and help build a safer city.

Reminder: you can help inform the work City Hall is doing to improve London’s parks and waterways. Join Talk London and take the 4-minute survey now to have your say:

We never imagined that 80 years after the liberation of #Auschwitz we would see such appalling levels of antisemitism and Islamophobia, and a resurgence of the far right, in Europe. #HolocaustMemorialDay

We’re overwhelmed by all the generous donations from Traitors fans after hearing Alexander Dragonetti’s story! 🎉 You’d wanted to know how much has been raised... #TheTraitors #AlexanderDragonetti

Lovely to know that viewers of #TheTraitors have donated as much as Alexander would have won.