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Ben Van Der Velde retweeted
UK exit polls: bing bong, here’s the prime minister
US exit polls: is it better to be loved or feared? Give your answer to the nearest cubit
Ben Van Der Velde retweeted
if kamala wins jimmy carter is going to die like yoda in return of the jedi immediately after
The inheritance of 14 years of Tory philistinism.
Let's fix it. Open more libraries, make sure every school has one.
Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting’ fall in children reading for pleasure theguardian.com/books/2024/n…
Ben Van Der Velde retweeted
The decimation of libraries probably affects under 5s - the age where reading for pleasure is established - more than any other group. Books for little kids are short and expensive, but you used to be able to go to a library and take 5 different ones home every week.
Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting’ fall in children reading for pleasure theguardian.com/books/2024/n…
Ben Van Der Velde retweeted
As @frankcottrell_b says in the article, the solution is in our hands. Stop closing libraries. Retain school librarians and employ many more. Fund author visits to schools. Publishers, stop throwing cash at celebrities and focus instead on engaging young readers. We can fix this.
Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting’ fall in children reading for pleasure theguardian.com/books/2024/n…
A depressingly accurate thread about Trump and his supporters. He cannot win.
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Ben Van Der Velde retweeted
I've been asked what my favourite commentary is on the budget and it's unquestionably this exchange.
Ben Van Der Velde retweeted
It's kind of incredible that Barack Obama can be one of the best political speakers we've seen this century and still not be the best speaker in his own family.
Ben Van Der Velde retweeted
You don't have to be any sort of leftwinger, or even centrist, or at all anti-American (the opposite, in fact) to see support for Trump as a red line in British politics. All of these people must be kept away from achieving or regaining power.
Ben Van Der Velde retweeted
Ooh, our @SLTheatre show on Sunday 6th is SOLD OUT, but you can join the waiting list here ticketsource.co.uk/slt/comed… if you want to be first in line for any returns!
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Ben Van Der Velde retweeted
Looking forward to @rotunda_comedy Brighton next Wednesday 25th with @JackSkipper @VanderLaugh @tadiwamahlunge and the fabulous @jessicafostekew
Don't miss out - tickets selling fast 👇
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Ben Van Der Velde retweeted
Komedia Comedy Club this weekend was 🔥
@KeithFarnan, @VanderLaugh, Eva Bindeman and @fulton_dave absolutely brought the house down 🤩
We’re back this weekend with another incredible line up
Tickets 👉komedia.co.uk/shows/komedia-…
Ben Van Der Velde retweeted
Tonights the night! Join us for a night of big laughs at Komedia Comedy Club!
We'll be joined by the hilarious @KeithFarnan (MC) , @fulton_dave, Eva Bindeman and @VanderLaugh! 🔥
Tickets 👉komedia.co.uk/shows/komedia-…
Ben Van Der Velde retweeted
The Taliban have recently issued a new law banning women from singing in public or letting their voices be heard outside the house. In response, Afghan women have been singing this song and other songs and posting videos of it on social media.
hrw.org/news/2024/08/28/afgh…
Ben Van Der Velde retweeted
Families of Hampshire! We're popping at @Carfestevent on August 24th & 25th, with comedy excellence from @timfitzhigham, @Eleri_Morgan, @VanderLaugh, @thestorybeast and sketch duo @shelfcomedy!
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