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Where I get my news from ✨

A little round-up of everything I read and listen to in a typical week, from the newsletters I read every morning to the papers I save for the weekend (and a couple of podcasts that have nothing to do with politics whatsoever!)

I’m always looking for new things to add, so please send me your recommendations!

#freelancejournalist #whatiread #news #politics

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Kemi Badenoch has lifted the Conservative Party from an all-time low - but what is she promising?

Sunday Mornings guest presenter Helen Lewis breaks down the commitments the Tory leader has made.

#SkyNews #KemiBadenoch #Conservatives #UKpolitics #Toryconference

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Justice Secretary Alex Norris has announced the government will scrap controversial plans to curb jury trials for all but the most serious of offences, which were introduced under plans put forward by Sir Keir Starmer's government.

However, he tells Sunday Morning host Helen Lewis that he expects the court backlog will 'continue to rise' until the legislation passes.

#SkyNews #justicesystem #jurytrials #AlexNorris #backlog #courts

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Join Helen Lewis tomorrow for Sunday Mornings With... from 8.30am on Sky News

📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube

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Welcome to the War Room... Page 94 has had a glow-up this week. Not sure how long it will last, we're trying out different studios, but we loved this one, as expertly set-dressed by @rethinkaudio and @papermail . As @helenlewisposts pointed out, @andrewhunterm looked a bit like he was going to solemnly tell us that "no such undertaking has been received, and consequently we are at war with The Rest Is Politics". YouTube link in stories!

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September 7, 2026 - way too much happening all the time 🍂🍁🍃

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August 2026: einatmen, ausatmen

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Calling someone a genius can make them harder to understand.

In The Genius Myth, Helen Lewis looks at figures from Leonardo da Vinci to Elon Musk to ask what the label hides. Where do you hide the balance between brilliance and myth-making?

Available now in paperback.

#elonmusk #nonfictionbooks #genius

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Political correctness has social usefulness and often protects us from ourselves. | @ryanholiday talks with @helenlewisposts

👉 Watch the full episode on The Daily Stoic Podcast YouTube channel

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The first early reads of MAKE ME WELL are in! Having people actually read the book has been an exciting and absolutely terrifying moment, but I am so grateful to everyone who has read early and enjoyed it, or found it useful! 💊

The book is available to pre-order now from the link in my bio! 📚

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Why are IQ tests so seductive?

Helen Lewis argued that part of the appeal is brutally simple: they promise to give you a number that proves you were special all along.

The Genius Myth is available now in paperback.

#iqtest #psychologyfacts #mensa #nonfictionbooks

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