Ben Dickenson

Thank you @benjitoon.bsky.social @bylinesnetwork.co.uk: we couldn't be here without you. This edition will help us share this amazing work from Bylines, NOA and our incredible allies to all members of parliament. NOA is a grassroots, ground up, survivor-led campaign. We are so grateful. ♥️

Please support this. Justice matters. Citizen voices matter. Powerful men must not be allowed to exploit, abuse and traffic women and girls. They should not walk away without consequence. It's not enough to know those men are no longer with us - the system that let this happen has to change.

We need to show rightwing newspapers that actions have consequences. Add your name: goodlawproject.org/s/abb8a1

I was part of a generation that fell in love with football watching KK in black & white. He saved us twice, as player & manager. Then he made us truly great. Put pride back into a city Thatcherism nearly broke. Might have done it a third time too, if things had been different. Thank you Kevin. RIP

🔥 Webinar coming up! On the future of independent journalism. It’s all change in the UK, as people drop MSM for richer information pickings elsewhere. But how does budding indi news respond to the mix of AI, disinformation, Big Tech and extremism? Come along and find out —> bit.ly/BylinesINW26

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Winning a big journalism prize on a Monday night is both the best possible way to start the week - and the worst possible way 😆

What is people before profit? People before profit is accountability in action and is a new evidence backed initiative, that invites you to participate | People Before Profit

💥 79,000💥 now! Well that IS fast progress. Let’s get it to 80,000 tonight people. Sign and share - you know the drill.

It's been 16 months since I left X, and I feel so much better for it. I hadn't realised just how big an impact the daily tsunami of hate, trolling, sealioning and strategic incomprehension was having on my state of mind. I cannot understand why anyone who values their mental health is still there.

Sir David Attenborough turns 100 on 8 May – and is, without question, Britain’s most cherished national treasure. Here's a cracking interview about animals on planes and in hotel rooms from his earlier years!

There is a way out of our political spiral, and it is thrilling and inspiring. We could have a very different country. This week's column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

These elections won’t decide immigration or foreign policy. But they will shape local services, spending, and priorities. From tax rises to service cuts – Reform's record is mixed...

Whatever you do - vote. We fought for the right to choose who governs our countries and runs our councils. Don’t give it away by staying home. And before you vote - read. Properly. Seek the facts. Without knowledge, without truth, you may live to regret where you put your cross.

Why David Edgar’s ‘Destiny’ could be the most important thing you do this bank holiday weekend One of the most influential political plays of the twentieth century returns after 50 years with a powerful warning about fascism | Ben Dickenson Ticket link in replies @benjitoon.bsky.social

ICYMI, this is what Searchlight wrote about Destiny. If you're in London and you haven't booked yet, please do. Tickets are going fast - you'll miss out if you don't book soon. Here's the link: bit.ly/EdgarDestiny Two readings - 2pm & 6.30pm, Sunday 3 May. searchlightmagazine.com/2026/04/dest...

One of the most influential political plays of the twentieth century returns after 50 years with a powerful warning about fascism  | Ben Dickenson

My piece about Destiny in @kentandsurreybylines.co.uk kentandsurreybylines.co.uk/wellbeing/en...

David Edgar's 1976 play 'Destiny' – informed by the rise of Enoch Powell and the National Front – is alarmingly relevant today. Join us for a special 50th anniversary reading at The Cockpit on May 3rd, followed by a discussion with the playwright Tickets: www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/david_e...

Join us and Byline Times for the return of Britain’s most important political play with a stellar cast and renowned post-show discussion panel. 50 years on, Destiny is still the definitive analysis of far-right populism and how to stop it 3 May, The Cockpit, London. Book now: bit.ly/EdgarDestiny

50 years later… it’s back. A special production. Get tickets here—> www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/david_e...

Our Destiny revival is in The Observer today. Thanks to Kenan Malik. A great explanation of the original play and why it matters today. Come and see this special reading, 3 May at The Cockpit. Great cast and Kenan on the post show panel too. bit.ly/EdgarDestiny observer.co.uk/news/opinion...

One week to go! Book now: bit.ly/EdgarDestiny

A week today! Anyone in London next Sunday, come and join us.

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In London on 3 May? Then you MUST come to this. It’s packed with famous acting folk. It’s full of well-known political commentators. It’s essential. Get booking! www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/david_e...

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Tomorrow night POWER, PEOPLE & DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA Mike Galsworthy, in conversation with: Alexandra Hall Hall, Former UK diplomat, Washington DC. Anouska de Georgiou, Epstein survivor. Ben Meiselas, Meidas Touch Network. LIVESTREAM WEBINAR Sign up here bit.ly/bookBN

One day to go MAKING SENSE OF OUR TIMES POWER, PEOPLE & DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA Mike Galsworthy, in conversation with: Alexandra Hall Hall, Former UK diplomat, Washington DC Anouska de Georgiou, Epstein survivor Ben Meiselas, Meidas Touch Network LIVESTREAM WEBINAR Sign up here bit.ly/bookBN

BYLINES NETWORK, MAKING SENSE OF OUR TIMES POWER, PEOPLE & DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA Mike Galsworthy, in conversation with: Alexandra Hall Hall, Former UK diplomat, Washington DC Anouska de Georgiou, Epstein survivor Ben Meiselas, Meidas Touch Network LIVESTREAM WEBINAR Sign up here bit.ly/bookBN

💥 I’m hosting a new series of live webinars Starting Mar 12 with special guests from the US: Ben Meislas - of Meidas Touch Alexandra Hall Hall - ex UK diplomat to US Anouska de Georgiou - British Epstein survivor Join the Bylines Network community to access these events:

💥 I’m hosting a new series of live webinars Starting Mar 12 with special guests from the US: Ben Meislas - of Meidas Touch Alexandra Hall Hall - ex UK diplomat to US Anouska de Georgiou - British Epstein survivor Join the Bylines Network community to access these events: bit.ly/friendsofbyl...

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Frontline journalists should read the specifics of any emergency order and ask: "How do I protect myself, and how do I push back against laws that I feel are unjust, immoral, unconscionable, or that get in the way of freedom of the press?" @movementphotog.bsky.social writes in @prismreports.org.

Meanwhile, in Germany, the public weighs in on what they think of the Epstein Administration. #BrutalButAccurate

Racism in football, it’s time to kick Jim Ratcliffe out A Manchester United fan's perspective on the abhorrent comments by Jim Ratcliffe that the UK has been 'colonised by immigrants' | Mark Cunliffe @northwestbylines.co.uk @markcunliffe.bsky.social @coldwarsteve.bsky.social

Genuinely lovely. 👍

Well, it is valentines after all… open.substack.com/pub/bendicke...

It's been a while...but the fear remains, so does hope. Inspired by Grandma's stand against British fascists and the women from Minneapolis emailing @bylinesnetwork.co.uk. This is 50 by 50 #11 - the latest of a series exploring the fear/hope paradigm. bendickenson.substack.com/p/50-by-50-1...

It's been a while...but the fear remains, so does hope. Inspired by Grandma's stand against British fascists and the women from Minneapolis emailing @bylinesnetwork.co.uk. This is 50 by 50 #11 - the latest of a series exploring the fear/hope paradigm. bendickenson.substack.com/p/50-by-50-1...

"Sexual predators with wealth or status rarely act entirely alone. They benefit from a network, sometimes intentional, sometimes passive, that shields their behaviour. These layers of protection may include: 1. Recruiters and enablers..."

Government has failed to provide an unambiguous answer to a request for a statutory public inquiry into Harrods and Mohamed Al Fayed.

Four former defence civil servants hired by Palantir in a single year. A £240m MoD contract awarded without competition. Defence, health, policing – Palantir is embedded across the government. Read the analysis on the issues this presents ⤵️ @eastangliabylines.co.uk

BREAKING: Nigel Farage calls for an end to working from home and the focus on work-life balance "People aren't more productive working from home - it's a load of nonsense” Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM!

There are a growing number of reports of agents impersonating construction workers, delivery drivers & anti-ICE activists, heightening fears in the state. That's deceptive & unconstitutional, because they use trickery to get around warrant & consent protections.

Ossoff: "You're seeing what I'm seeing, right? The president posting about the Obamas like a Klansman."

In California:

Starmer’s barefaced hypocrisy on this enrages me. His own government has been blocking justice for the Al Fayed victims. Write to your MP about this! (You can Google “Bylines Al Fayed” if you want articles as references)