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He/Him. Maths nerd.

[Cody Johnston @drmistercody]

Anyone saying the "far left" is the same as MAGA is a fascist sympathizer. Utter scum. Read a book. Eat shit.

[Michael Spicer @MrMichaelSpicer]

Monty Python and Fawlty Towers really is a ring of steel for John Cleese these days isn't it? He's literally a disgusting, hate-spreading bigot but he can still go on The One Show to plug a tour.

[Jonathan Pie @JonathanPieNews]

Accurate.

[⚉ may ⚇ @evilmaymoder]

remember that time a uk mp said "hey man maybe politicians shouldn't be drunk on the job" and everyone acted like she was insane

[Alan MacLeod @AlanRMacLeod]

A much more accurate headline:

[Ash Sarkar @AyoCaesar]

The Economist, hammering instructions to ChatGPT: Generate a dozen, non-Nazi synonyms for "race traitor".

[Fight for a Union @FightForAUnion]

Having to go from store to store to find deals on staples isn't normal and I’m tired of people pretending it is

[Daniel Kebede @DanielKebedeNEU]

RIP Jason Arday.

A month ago, I was asked by someone I know and trust to sign the Good Law Project statement in solidarity with Jason Arday.

I didn’t know a great deal about Jason, but what I could see was that, like many prominent Black people in public life, the press coverage surrounding him was vile and disproportionate. So I signed without hesitation.

Sadly, that was only the beginning.

What followed was a public and brutal takedown that unleashed a tirade of racism by the worst elements of the British media and the right-wing commentariat.

I was repeatedly approached by the press, with every new “revelation”, asking whether I still supported Jason.

My view has always been the same: regardless of the claims being made, Jason deserved due process and fairness.

I learned of his death through the press too, who were soon quick to approach me to see if I’d be available to go on their show.

I think the least the press can do now is leave Jason and his family alone and allow them to grieve the loss of a loved one.

I don’t believe this was ever simply about “professional conduct” or “plagiarism”.

There is a profound difference between scrutiny and a sustained public campaign that turns an individual into a symbol of everything the right believe is wrong with DEI.

The effect has been chilling.

It tells Black people and others from underrepresented backgrounds that entering prominent public positions will make you a target.

A target not only for criticism of your work, but for a much broader political and cultural backlash.

And we should be honest about what that does. It doesn’t just destroy the reputation of one individual. It sends a message to everyone watching: know your place, don’t step too far forward, and don’t expect the same margin for error afforded to others.

Jason deserved better than that.

He deserved better than what he was subjected to.

His family deserve privacy and compassion now.

[Zack Polanski @ZackPolanski]

Sending love to Jason Arday's family and friends.

He was subject of sustained and malicious media attacks which were no doubt more vicious because he was Black.

We must now reflect on the impact of a trial by some of the media and online on someone under extreme pressure.

[NewsThump @newsthump]

BREAKING! Nigel Farage returns to normality by refusing to turn up in Clacton.

[Trades Union Congress @The_TUC]

We want to sincerely congratulate Nigel Farage.

For defeating a man with a bin on his head.

In a by-election that he called.

To avoid questioning over receiving an unreported £5 million pounds.

From an offshore, crypto-bro billionaire.

That hasn’t achieved anything.

As he can still face an inquiry over the donation.

Meaning this entire farce has been a complete waste of time.

Nigel – well done.

[Parody Nigel Farage @Parody_PM]

I started my new stint as MP for Clacton the way I mean to go on - with a massive lie. I said I was advised not to attend the count by Essex Police, which they then confirmed is bollocks. In fact I just chickened out because I didn't want photos of me next to Count Binface.

[Parody Nigel Farage @Parody_PM]

I have cancelled a planned victory speech in Clacton this morning after credible reports that someone bought a milkshake.

[Ash Sarkar @AyoCaesar]

A stunning victory over a man with a bin on his head. Karl Marx found crying, shaking, throwing up.

[Liz Webster @LizWebsterSBF]

This is extraordinary from Lee Anderson.

After insulting the BBC and @EssexPoliceUK his final sentence:

“I believe Nigel above the police.”

And there, in six words, is the problem.

Evidence, institutions, police statements - none of it matters.

Nigel said it so it must be true.

It’s a personality cult.