Michael Taylor@M_H_Taylor
"Terrifically entertaining" - Economist
"Superb" - Telegraph
"Rich and needful" - Times
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Michael Taylor
@M_H_Taylor
Historian by night, tax law by day; cricket; agent @DonaldWin_ “ILLUMINATI: The History of a Conspiracy Theory” coming Nov ‘26
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- Michael Taylor@M_H_TaylorPeter Hitchens is insane and wrong about lots of things, but not thisFred Sculthorp @skulthorpThe moment at 0.08 where Hitchens refuses to giggle along on the Telly Box and just lays bare his sheer contempt is heroic. You can tell Brand wasn't used to being stood up to like that hence his petty nastiness009592
Fred Sculthorp@skulthorpThe moment at 0.08 where Hitchens refuses to giggle along on the Telly Box and just lays bare his sheer contempt is heroic. You can tell Brand wasn't used to being stood up to like that hence his petty nastinessTom Flanagan @TomBFlanaganStuffy conservatism wins again633397.1K907K- Michael Taylor@M_H_TaylorAnd @VaseemKhanUK continues his domination of the spy and mystery market … he can bat as well!Vaseem Khan @VaseemKhanUKStellar review for THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN COMPASS by @MattNixson "Another wittily cryptic mystery", "Q is a marvellous character, deeply human, flawed and engaging" ... Thank u! Q investigates the murder of a tech millionaire... Options here:003245
Vaseem Khan@VaseemKhanUKStellar review for THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN COMPASS by @MattNixson "Another wittily cryptic mystery", "Q is a marvellous character, deeply human, flawed and engaging" ... Thank u! Q investigates the murder of a tech millionaire... Options here:
413601.5K- Michael Taylor@M_H_TaylorSuch incredible bravery from the women in this case and from @RosamundUrwin for bringing this evil to lightDavid Aaronovitch @DAaronovitchSo now we can say the thing that we couldn't say before: that Russell Brand's barrister's arguments on his client's behalf were utterly disgraceful and seemed rooted in the misogynistic past017530
So now we can say the thing that we couldn't say before: that Russell Brand's barrister's arguments on his client's behalf were utterly disgraceful and seemed rooted in the misogynistic past1543753.2K364K- Michael Taylor@M_H_TaylorRunning on fumes after watching last night’s election, but this is a lovely way to start the dayMatthew Sweet @DrMatthewSweetA great pleasure to review @M_H_Taylor’s magnificent new book on the Illuminati and their weird and vigorous afterlife in conspiracy culture - from the Protocols of the Elders of Zion to GB News. @thetimes0218722
Matthew Sweet@DrMatthewSweetA great pleasure to review @M_H_Taylor’s magnificent new book on the Illuminati and their weird and vigorous afterlife in conspiracy culture - from the Protocols of the Elders of Zion to GB News. @thetimes
5163711.5K- Michael Taylor@M_H_TaylorI reckon the longest queue for voting that I’ve seen in the UK was maybe 6 people?News to Remember @allchronologyVoter Suppression is alive and well in the USA, It’s absolutely ridiculous that you have to stand in a lines like this to Vote.. Thanks to these hardy folks for hanging there!! , enough is enough. We need change!!004507
Voter Suppression is alive and well in the USA, It’s absolutely ridiculous that you have to stand in a lines like this to Vote.. Thanks to these hardy folks for hanging there!! , enough is enough. We need change!!1.1K4.8K16K635K- Michael Taylor@M_H_TaylorThese are the figures from the very article from which the popular but wrong “2%” figure derives Even on this very data, it’s clear that the actual expense of abolition was nowhere near the 2% figure, the vast major of which is estimated as opportunity cost, not actual spending
Michael Taylor @M_H_TaylorQuite a lot of this is true, but it is simply not the case that the West Africa Squadron spent close to 2% of GDP on suppressing the slave trade. The estimated figure is actually 0.05%, or nearly 40 times less than the figure bandied about.010346 - Michael Taylor@M_H_TaylorQuite a lot of this is true, but it is simply not the case that the West Africa Squadron spent close to 2% of GDP on suppressing the slave trade. The estimated figure is actually 0.05%, or nearly 40 times less than the figure bandied about.Lord Ashcroft @LordAshcroftSurprisingly good historical perspective on slavery from @TomTugendhat …03101K
- Michael Taylor@M_H_TaylorDelighted to have been speaking with @edvaizey on @TimesRadio about the Illuminati conspiracy theory. Could probably do with ironing my shirt better.
2014629 - Michael Taylor@M_H_TaylorI do not understand how she can still be hungry. Or why she cannot recognise there is plenty of food in her bowl.
2026659 - Michael Taylor@M_H_TaylorMichael TaylorRT @joshi: Completely disagree. Found this quite moving. I think it shows how much the moment meant to him.Ben Graham @BenGrahamUKI find it bizarre how Labour politicians seem to struggle to contain their emotions in the House of Commons. Last year, we saw Rachel Reeves crying. Now, Andy Burnham appears visibly emotional during John Healey’s Budget. Each to their own, but personally, I want stoic politicians who remain composed under pressure, not politicians on the verge of tears over an economic statement. A little more composure wouldn't go amiss.015059.3K
I find it bizarre how Labour politicians seem to struggle to contain their emotions in the House of Commons. Last year, we saw Rachel Reeves crying. Now, Andy Burnham appears visibly emotional during John Healey’s Budget. Each to their own, but personally, I want stoic politicians who remain composed under pressure, not politicians on the verge of tears over an economic statement. A little more composure wouldn't go amiss.326124826133K
Rest in peace, Sir Patrick Stewart, who passed away today at the age of 86. Perhaps best known for his iconic role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Stewart spent the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown sharing videos of himself reading Shakespeare’s sonnets. Notably, he was once joined by his neighbor’s cat Glenn who appeared unimpressed by Sonnet 40. #cat #catlovers #RIP2075.5K36.6K577K
Michael Glasper@MichaelCGlasperWe're in Newcastle to see Paul Heaton. Stood in a queue for a pint, the bloke in front of me turned and said "Are you Michael Glasper from Teesside? I follow you on Twitter." First time that's ever happened to me, and it was lovely. @GordonBarnes65, it was ace to meet you.18629932.1K- Michael Taylor@M_H_TaylorA few very nice words from @TheEconomist about "Illuminati", which it describes as "terrifically entertaining"!2216828
- Michael Taylor@M_H_TaylorThis has made my day. "Illuminati" given five stars and called "superb" by @BrendanCGillott in @Telegraph674736.8K
David Austin Walsh@DavidAstinWalshShameless plug: @LastWeekTonight is airing a story tonight that draws in part from my book. (I’m going to be listed in the credits!) Check it out if you have an HBO sub (or even just a password…)411194.6K- Michael Taylor@M_H_TaylorMichael TaylorRT @AdamCrafton_: Current concern is Man City will be deducted 100 points and still finish above Man Utd01.9K02
- Michael Taylor@M_H_TaylorMichael TaylorRT @aljhlester: In action today at Slindon Church, Sussex, where the “founding father of English racism” Edward Long is commemorated. My keynote linking Long, enslaved Roque Ferdinand and the current backlash against the Church of England’s Project Spire available here:01702
- Michael Taylor@M_H_TaylorTurns out that, before I can help them, which I have done (obviously), I am evil to ask their airline to help my parents. Thank you, X/Twitter.Michael Taylor @M_H_TaylorHello @easyJet @easyJet_press, my elderly parents have just had their flight from Manchester to Belfast International cancelled. They are old and frail and they will very much need assistance. Can you please help?2062.1K
- Michael Taylor@M_H_TaylorShakespeare and cats Thank youCats in the Navy @CatsintheNavyRest in peace, Sir Patrick Stewart, who passed away today at the age of 86. Perhaps best known for his iconic role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Stewart spent the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown sharing videos of himself reading Shakespeare’s sonnets. Notably, he was once joined by his neighbor’s cat Glenn who appeared unimpressed by Sonnet 40. #cat #catlovers #RIP0111790
- Michael Taylor@M_H_TaylorPaul Heaton playing cricket, even if only once, for my club @DidsburyCC was a truly brilliant thingMichael Glasper @MichaelCGlasperWe're in Newcastle to see Paul Heaton. Stood in a queue for a pint, the bloke in front of me turned and said "Are you Michael Glasper from Teesside? I follow you on Twitter." First time that's ever happened to me, and it was lovely. @GordonBarnes65, it was ace to meet you.004781
- Michael Taylor@M_H_TaylorI have read the book. And cited it in my own (forthcoming). It’s a good book.David Austin Walsh @DavidAstinWalshShameless plug: @LastWeekTonight is airing a story tonight that draws in part from my book. (I’m going to be listed in the credits!) Check it out if you have an HBO sub (or even just a password…)101478
- Michael Taylor@M_H_TaylorHello @easyJet @easyJet_press, my elderly parents have just had their flight from Manchester to Belfast International cancelled. They are old and frail and they will very much need assistance. Can you please help?306113274K
