Barbara Speed
@bspeed8
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Deputy head of opinion @guardian. pitches to [email protected]. not usually here
London, England
Joined April 2009
Me in the I newspaper on a new book about Princess Diana: lost royals, Anne Boleyn & Meghan Markle
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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 https://t.co/Z7vWfvpj1e
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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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Thanks to my great pal @ClothesinBooks for asking some excellent questions about A PLACE OF OUR OWN.
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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... https://t.co/ehCI0me3T5
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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
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It’s real! Commentator of the Year Broadsheet. Thanks to my colleague @bspeed8 for this very arty photo.
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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
Nesrine Malik and Jason Okundaye deliver 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! https://t.co/vxaE4aZIjZ
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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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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. https://t.co/FvaZrroQf8
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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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anecdotes… keyring… christmas decoration… it’s never been easier to buy me a greeting card
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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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wrote about my 'two accents' era - featuring the baffling logic of children, bidialectalism, and a Barbie hair salon https://t.co/g58gUAvLss
theguardian.com
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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the full tale here, below @eminesaner's excellent feature https://t.co/rrfK6OG0k9
theguardian.com
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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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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'As someone who has had a foot in both worlds, I feel it’s my job to tell people that there’s enough to go around, because I see it. I see the caviar being passed around on a fricking yacht. They’re full of shit. Anybody who knows it needs to talk about it.' @robdelaney
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