Michael Goodier

@michaelgoodier.bsky.social

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Journalist on the Guardian Data Projects team London and Brighton Ignore my silly posts

Paul's notoriety attracted criticism from the President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who accused him of being a symbol of Western decadence and decay. Ahmadinejad went on to say that "Those who believe in this type of thing cannot be the leaders of the global nations that aspire, like Iran, to human perfection, basing themselves in the love of all sacred values."
Graph showing how much I personally owe the Student Loan Company
From a BBC article: "It appears that even video evidence is open to interpretation at this point. Each person sees the same images and draws decidedly different conclusions - ones that frequently, perhaps not surprisingly, reinforce their previously established positions."
A screenshot of BBC article "Second MasterChef contestant edited out of new series" but the main image has been changed to Andrew Card whispering in George Bush's ear
Press release saying: fraid to say Gay? LGB employees face hostility for ‘wrong’ views at work First ever survey of LGB employees reveals how staff LGBTQ+ groups drive “Compelled Conformity” in the workplace London, 15 July 2025: Workplace equality initiatives are fostering a culture of hostility towards LGB employees who do not conform to ‘correct’ opinions on sex and gender, new research today reveals.
Post from 8 September 2022 saying "Shrek’s Adventure! London joins millions of mourners around the UK and the world in paying tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II. United in our loss – we give thanks for a life of extraordinary service to this country, the Commonwealth and the wider world."
Arsenal Tottenham half and half shirt
NYT article extract: 'Then she [Lauren Sanchez] quoted something she said Katy Perry had told her: “We’re putting the ‘ass’ in astronaut,” she said.'
A bowl of Phở
Screenshot of BBC News website. One headline says "Seven planets to be visible in night sky for last time until 2040". The other says "The seven bills due to go up in April"
Photo of "Heartbreaking: The Worst Person You Know Just Made A Great Point"
Flow chart of which local authority year boundaries to use
Architects render of Marble Arch Mound, with luscious plants and well lit
A graph showing trials are increasingly postponed because of prison escort failures. It shows a sharp rise after 2020
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A stacked bar chart showing the number of gifts, benefits and hospitality declarations by MPs each year, coloured by party. The chart slowly increases up to 2018, has a large drop during 2020 (Covid-19) and then massively shoots up to record levels post pandemic.
Lamb, date and apricot tagine with toasted almonds on couscous, with corriander leaf garnish
Advisor to George Bush Jnr "Sir, A Second X Has Hit"