Deputy head of opinion @guardian. pitches to [email protected]. do not use AI to write your pitch. not usually here
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This is worth a (long) read.
theguardian.com/news/2026/se…
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Excellent long read by @bspeed8 on BBC Charter review, its opaque processes and what's really at stake.
Grateful to her for including a few comments from me, and detailing the deeply undemocratic ways in which the future of 'Our BBC' is decided. theguardian.com/news/2026/se…
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The new @gdnlongread magazine is out now ft. brilliant writing by @SophieElmhirst, @LinRod, @AidaE, @kf_morris, @tomlamont, @bspeed8 + many others!
Order your copy here guardianbookshop.com/the-gua…
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Me in the I newspaper on a new book about Princess Diana: lost royals, Anne Boleyn & Meghan Markle inews.co.uk/culture/books/ne…
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'Not as niche as it sounds’ - A Place of Our Own by June Thomas looks at 6 spaces where lesbians met over the years, and is heart-warming, life-affirming, sometimes heart-breaking - with universal human relevance. Bars, bookstores, softball, communes... clothesinbooks.blogspot.com/…
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It’s real! Commentator of the Year Broadsheet. Thanks to my colleague @bspeed8 for this very arty photo.
ALT A glass trophy with purple letters - MFA (media freedom awards) is held up by Barbara’s hand. Through the glass, you can see the Thames and St. Pauls. The night sky is visible above with the lights of the city reflecting on the river.
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Happy to announce something exciting that we’ve been working on for a while. The Long Wave, a weekly newsletter on Black life and culture around the world, is launching on 30 Oct. Written by me and edited by the mega talented @jaseokundaye. Sign up here! theguardian.com/global/2024/…
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My friend Natasha has been missing for 7 days
She is 55 yr old transwoman, last seen in Soho on Friday at 2am wearing a white Chanel suit.
I am asking if any editors or publications would be up for reposting or perhaps covering a small news story about her disappearance 🙏
Barbara Speed retweeted
JOURNALISTS: Your reporting of the harrowing Hunt murders has the power to prevent future deaths.
Use it, and use our guidelines for reporting fatal domestic abuse:
🛑Accountability
🛑Accuracy
🛑Dignity
🛑Images
Sensitive reporting saves lives.
welevelup.org/media-guidelin…
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Aspiring journalists!
3 great opportunities at the @guardian!
1) If you need financial help for a postgrad journalism course, u can apply to have the fees paid
Plus
2) if you have a disability,
or
3) if you're a person of colour,
you can apply for the Positive Action Scheme
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As the Government renews commitments to house building today, this important piece by @bspeed8 highlights how the #HousingCrisis is exacerbating inequalities & putting financial pressure on relationships. We need far more action on all aspects of housing.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…
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The Guardian has decided it won't accept advertising from gambling companies, arguing it's "unethical to take money from services that can lead to addiction and financial ruin”.
theguardian.com/society/2023…
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*sits 27 hours for an oil on canvas portrait*
omg delete that. Bartholomew i'm serious do not fucking hang that in the Great Hall
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Once again, because it annoys stupid people, the link between climate change and the Syrian conflict m.motherjones.com/politics/2…
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Because what would be the point of trying to sell pasties to the Cornish? xitter.cf/bspeed8/status/6470573…
