Michael Workman

❤️s include: Antonio, humans, writing music, good journalism, democracy, intelligent life, Earth, other pov and how you reached it. Ret BBC journo/producer

[Michael Workman @MJWorkman]

If you’re interested in journalists’ safety, you might be interested in this list that I curate: https://t.co/a59iugYeK2

[Laura Phillips 💙 @LauraPh222]

‘Members of the soft power council have complained it’s been “a bit of a waste of time”+a missed opportunity, as ministers have “zero interest” in it and have not attended a meeting since last Oct

Council “lacks oomph” and needs “a minister driving it forward”, said one member’

[NUJ @NUJofficial]

NUJ members at the BBC who produce programmes including The World Tonight and Newshour will begin industrial action next week, following a dispute over working patterns.

https://t.co/bp6lkHKXeS

[Michael Workman @MJWorkman]

#Starmer The scale of the rebellion against him means the Prime Minister no longer has a majority that he can rely on in the House of Commons. It’ll be interesting to see if they use a vote on the King’s speech to put further pressure on him to go.

[Michael Workman @MJWorkman]

A new EDM track https://t.co/qtle5Vj6DT

[John Donoghue @JohnDonoghue64]

Perhaps the most British headline ever…

[Michael Workman @MJWorkman]

Interesting article from the Times about the past of the Green Party leader Zack Polanski:

https://t.co/ZYPXlMeT36

[Michael Workman @MJWorkman]

#climateChange #AMOC #NorthAtlanticDrift #GulfStream

[Michael Workman @MJWorkman]

Just been reading about the latest research from the University of Utrecht which has been modelling scenarios about the possible collapse of the AMOC — the system of ocean currents that powers the Gulf Stream and gives Europe its temperate climate. Ought to be headline news.

[Michael Workman @MJWorkman]

If you have time you might want to watch this video by the science communicator, Dr Ben Miles which gives a good summary of the latest research : https://t.co/gYLfqSUh2C

[Michael Workman @MJWorkman]

Just been reading about the latest research from the University of Utrecht which has been modelling scenarios about the possible collapse of the AMOC — the system of ocean currents that powers the Gulf Stream and gives Europe its temperate climate. Ought to be headline news.

[Michael Workman @MJWorkman]

The model which took about five months to run using the most powerful supercomputers in the Netherlands gives clues about the warning signals we might expect to see ahead of a collapse of the AMOC, which last happened nearly 12000 years ago.

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

The antisemitic attack in Golders Green is utterly appalling.

Attacks on our Jewish community are attacks on Britain.

Thank you to Shomrim, Hatzola and the police for acting swiftly. Those responsible will be brought to justice.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

The victory of the opposition in Hungary yesterday, like the Polish election in 2023, is a victory for democracy, not just in Europe but around the world. Most of all, it’s a testament to the resilience and determination of the Hungarian people – and a reminder to all of us to keep striving for fairness, equality and the rule of law.

[Michael Workman @MJWorkman]

Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit. https://t.co/PByfGAXrNT

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Let us allow ourselves to be transformed by the peace of Christ! Let us make heard the cry for peace that springs from our hearts! For this reason, I invite everyone to join me in a prayer vigil for peace that we will celebrate here in Saint Peter’s Square next Saturday, April 11. #Easter

[Roger Mosey @rogermosey]

I don’t see any reason why UK broadcasters can’t broadcast the Trump language in full, especially post-watershed. It‘s revealing , and shouldn’t be censored or treated as normal.

[Michael Workman @MJWorkman]

What do you think?

[Laura Phillips 💙 @LauraPh222]

‘It will not be the lack of broadcasting experience that counts..[nor] managerial incompetence..It will be political naivety+a failure to recognise that politics is faster than business- +faster than television too-that will consume the new director general if he is not careful’

[Adam Schwarz @AdamJSchwarz]

"I have studied every air campaign since WWI... I've modelled the bombing of Fordow and regime change in Iran for 20 years... We are now in the grip of the escalation trap... This has never worked in over 100 years... Trump is up against the weight of history" - @ProfessorPape.

[Michael Workman @MJWorkman]

Bring back Hardtalk..

[Laura Phillips 💙 @LauraPh222]

Just seen @SamiraAhmedUK with @rburgessbbc on #BBCNews' lack of investigation, curiosity+challenge on #Epstein inc extended #BillGates interview with no questions on this. "Could we have done more? I think that's a fair question." 1/ https://t.co/AdVTwp6DXh

[Laura Phillips 💙 @LauraPh222]

@rburgessbbc @BBCNews AFAIK there's been no serious investigation/reporting on funding of political parties+the think tanks that shape their ideology+policies since 2022's https://t.co/bLmGh6pjYI IMO this is a dereliction of duty to inform+educate audiences by @BBCNews. 4/

[Laura Phillips 💙 @LauraPh222]

@rburgessbbc @BBCNews I think @BBCNews is *failing* in this respect. There is a lack of bite, curiousity+boldness in holding to account UK political parties on their funding+what funders want in return. I believe BBC, as with #Epstein, will come to regret that lack,+more importantly, so will we. 3/