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Ed Moss

Former journalist, now a grumpy old man

Sep 29, 2026, 4:52 PM

Are British MPs’ social-media activities helping fuel antisemitism in Britain?

UK Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband. Image created by the author

At what point does legitimate political campaigning become something more consequential? That is a question Britain urgently needs to ask about the extraordinary social-media output of some Members of the UK Parliament whose public campaigning appears to be overwhelmingly concentrated...

Sep 26, 2026, 12:29 PM

Greta Thunberg. From climate icon to career activist

Some of the word causes Greta Thunberg seems to purposefully ignore. AI image generated with the author's prompting

Has Greta Thunberg now outgrown her own core cause? Greta Thunberg built up her global following on one single claim of expertise. The environment. She claimed that the science of climate change was clear and all world leaders were not...

Sep 22, 2026, 7:45 PM

The twisted call for the destruction of only Israel by the British Green Party

Screenshot from the UK Times and Sunday Times X account earlier in 2026

"Zionism is Racism". Really? So where does Hamas fit in, a proscribed terrorist group in charge of Gaza that wants not only to murder the Jews of Israel, but also Jews worldwide? Are they all sweet and light? Or...

Sep 17, 2026, 4:40 AM

‘Walk-and-Talk’ geopolitics and travel vloggers distorting complex conflicts

Over the years, we have witnessed a subtle, yet in reality, dramatic, shift in how millions of viewers consume news about foreign conflicts. Alongside traditional news broadcasts and official statements, social media feeds are now populated by solo content...

Sep 13, 2026, 9:31 PM

Could UK MPs’ social-media activity be helping fuel antisemitism in Britain?

Illustration created by Ed Moss using AI to signify all other world conflicts being ignored by British politicians in favour of Gaza

At what point does legitimate political campaigning become something more consequential? That is a question Britain urgently needs to ask about the extraordinary social-media output of some Members of Parliament whose public campaigning appears to be overwhelmingly concentrated on Israel...

Sep 11, 2026, 7:06 PM

Political discourse is starting to turn rancid in the UK

At a large anti-Iranian regime demonstration in England 2026. Not one mask being worn. Pic: Ed Moss

In recent years, British public discourse has become more hostile and polarised. Politicians, journalists, academics, employers, public servants, and ordinary citizens report growing reluctance to express their views openly for fear of harassment, organised pressure campaigns, reputational damage, or...

Sep 7, 2026, 7:17 PM

The question we seem afraid to ask! Why is Gaza treated so differently?

British Jews in the UK always acknowledge Britain at pro-Israel and anti-antisemitism rallies. The Israel-haters rarely, if indeed they ever, do! Pic: Ed Moss

I start with something that shouldn’t need saying. Palestinian civilians have suffered terribly. Whatever one’s views of Israel, Hamas, Benjamin Netanyahu or the wider Middle East conflict, yes, there is suffering among innocent Palestinians. Children have been killed, families...

Sep 3, 2026, 6:56 PM

Why does a hatred of Israel become a hatred of Jews in general??

Do Green Party activists in the UK really know how the truth as to how they would be treated in Gaza? Photo: Ed Moss

Advice: this is an in-depth long-form read There is a question that the Green Party, Your Party and the Workers Party of Great Britain need to answer honestly and directly. At what point does their relentless condemnation of Israel cease...

Sep 1, 2026, 3:00 PM

The Palestine Solidarity Campaign’s financial opacity needs investigating

Disrupting one of the regular PSC hate rallies in the centre of Manchester, March 2025

The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) is one of the UK’s most prominent advocacy groups, claiming overwhelming support from ordinary members and donors. Yet its financial practices and public disclosure raise questions that merit urgent, independent scrutiny, regardless of one’s political...

Aug 27, 2026, 9:04 PM

Why is world outrage and anger always much louder when it is about Israel?

This is a question that is becoming more difficult for the morally astute to ignore. Why is the outrage and anger always much louder when it’s about Israel? This is not to say Israel shouldn’t be criticised. No government...

About Me

Edward Moss is a retired journalist and a volunteer Israel and anti-antsemitism advocate living in the North West of England. He was editor of UK Ports Magazine prior to his retirement and has edited several business magazines during his career.

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