@bspeed8

Deputy head of opinion @guardian. pitches to [email protected]. do not use AI to write your pitch. not usually here

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Roger Mosey@rogermoseySep 10
This is worth a (long) read. theguardian.com/news/2026/se…

‘A completely unique opportunity’: the secretive process that will decide the BBC’s future

The long read: Every decade, the BBC’s continued existence must be secured through an elaborate multi-year negotiation with the government. But what does charter renewal actually involve – and will...

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Tom Chivers@TMChiversSep 10
Excellent long read by @bspeed8 on BBC Charter review, its opaque processes and what's really at stake. Grateful to her for including a few comments from me, and detailing the deeply undemocratic ways in which the future of 'Our BBC' is decided. theguardian.com/news/2026/se…
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David Wolf@davidedgarwolfJul 24
The new @gdnlongread magazine is out now ft. brilliant writing by @SophieElmhirst, @LinRod, @AidaE, @kf_morris, @tomlamont, @bspeed8 + many others! Order your copy here guardianbookshop.com/the-gua…
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Me in the I newspaper on a new book about Princess Diana: lost royals, Anne Boleyn & Meghan Markle inews.co.uk/culture/books/ne…

You can’t read the new Diana biography without thinking of Meghan

Three decades after her death, a new biography explores our obsession the the People’s Princess – and sheds light on how Meghan has became the latest in a long line of lost female royals

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wrote about the loml…… the trailers theguardian.com/film/2025/ap…

Coming soon … fame for film’s unsung superheroes: the trailer-makers!

Highly skilled specialist editors produce two-minute promos that can make or break a blockbuster. We step inside their hidden world

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'Not as niche as it sounds’ - A Place of Our Own by June Thomas looks at 6 spaces where lesbians met over the years, and is heart-warming, life-affirming, sometimes heart-breaking - with universal human relevance. Bars, bookstores, softball, communes... clothesinbooks.blogspot.com/…
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I will be joining my colleagues at the Guardian and Observer who are on strike for 48 hours over the sale of the Observer For more information please @GoNUJ93 and @NUJofficial or visit nuj.org.uk/savetheobserver
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It’s real! Commentator of the Year Broadsheet. Thanks to my colleague @bspeed8 for this very arty photo.
A glass trophy with purple letters - MFA (media freedom awards) is held up by Barbara’s hand. Through the glass, you can see the Thames and St. Pauls. The night sky is visible above with the lights of the city reflecting on the river.

ALT A glass trophy with purple letters - MFA (media freedom awards) is held up by Barbara’s hand. Through the glass, you can see the Thames and St. Pauls. The night sky is visible above with the lights of the city reflecting on the river.

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Happy to announce something exciting that we’ve been working on for a while. The Long Wave, a weekly newsletter on Black life and culture around the world, is launching on 30 Oct. Written by me and edited by the mega talented @jaseokundaye. Sign up here! theguardian.com/global/2024/…

Sign up for The Long Wave newsletter: our weekly Black life and culture email

Nesrine Malik delivers your weekly dose of Black life and culture from around the world

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My friend Natasha has been missing for 7 days She is 55 yr old transwoman, last seen in Soho on Friday at 2am wearing a white Chanel suit. I am asking if any editors or publications would be up for reposting or perhaps covering a small news story about her disappearance 🙏
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This was a joy to work on with Orna and Christine - it's about Israel/Palestine, but more overarchingly about how connecting with those who disagree with you is an act of hope and humanity. pls read! theguardian.com/commentisfre…

‘Many people would throw a tantrum at this point’: An Israeli and a Palestinian discuss 7 October,...

Couples Therapy’s Orna Guralnik and former participant Christine have very different views on Israel and Palestine. Could they try to understand one another without the conversation breaking down?

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Barbara Speed retweeted
Level Up@we_level_up10 Jul 2024
JOURNALISTS: Your reporting of the harrowing Hunt murders has the power to prevent future deaths. Use it, and use our guidelines for reporting fatal domestic abuse: 🛑Accountability 🛑Accuracy 🛑Dignity 🛑Images Sensitive reporting saves lives. welevelup.org/media-guidelin…
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Barbara Speed retweeted
Neil Henderson@hendopolis4 Jul 2024
GUARDIAN: Huge Labour majority predicted by exit poll #TomorrowsPapersToday
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for a thing (any RTs appreciated!): are you undecided on who to vote for in this election? DM me!
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Aspiring journalists! 3 great opportunities at the @guardian! 1) If you need financial help for a postgrad journalism course, u can apply to have the fees paid Plus 2) if you have a disability, or 3) if you're a person of colour, you can apply for the Positive Action Scheme
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got a cat a year ago and what a relief it is to give in to a one-note personality
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anecdotes… keyring… christmas decoration… it’s never been easier to buy me a greeting card
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wrote about my 'two accents' era - featuring the baffling logic of children, bidialectalism, and a Barbie hair salon theguardian.com/commentisfre…

Transplanted to the US as a child, two accents seemed like a great idea. Until my first playdate |...

With the baffling logic of a five-year-old, I concocted two versions of myself – and tried to stop anyone glimpsing the wrong one, says Barbara Speed, a Guardian Opinion deputy editor

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if anyone needs information or advice about bed bugs I am, thanks to a serious of unfortunate yet formative life events, your woman
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the full tale here, below @eminesaner's excellent feature theguardian.com/society/2023…

When bedbugs move into your home: ‘It drives you mad’

They feed all night, then waddle around, filled with blood. Truth is, it is possible to get rid of these pests – but it will cost you hard cash and peace of mind

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