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Mark Smith

London

Assistant Readers' Editor at The Guardian

Guardian web journalist, Dabber, lefty, tweeting (very) occasionally as myself. ManYoo. SE13.

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  • 3 weeks ago | deeside.com | Mark Smith

    A Cheshire venue has cancelled the showing of a film about Irish band Kneecap following controversy over a band member’s comments. Storyhouse in Chester was due to show Kneecap, a comedy drama about the rise of the hip-hop trio from Belfast, as part of its Moonlight Flicks in the Park series at Grosvenor Park on July 13.

  • 2 months ago | knockinglive.com | Mark Smith

    MATLAB is a powerful programming language widely used in engineering, mathematics, and scientific research. Many students struggle with MATLAB assignments due to its complex syntax, advanced computations, and extensive toolboxes. This is where MATLAB Assignment Help services come in, providing expert assistance to help students excel in their academic tasks. MATLAB is a versatile language that requires a deep understanding of mathematical modeling, simulations, and data analysis.

  • 2 months ago | theguardian.com | Mark Smith

    Our daughter is very much on board with the idea that, unlike her, many other five-year-olds don’t have two fathers and a mum. “Only has one dad,” she’ll remark in a confidential tone of a newly made friend at the trampoline park or the swimming pool. My husband and I live in Amsterdam, a short cycle from our daughter’s mum, who is a longstanding mutual friend. Our daughter’s time is split between the two households.

  • 2 months ago | northwichguardian.co.uk | Mark Smith

    Cllr Ashley Farrall appeared remotely via video link at Chester Crown Court. (Image: PR) A Cheshire councillor accused of strangulation and trying to pervert the course of justice has appeared in court from prison via video link. Ashley Farrall, who represents Macclesfield Central on Cheshire East Council, appeared remotely at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday where he had been expected to enter a plea. But the hearing was adjourned until April 1 pending changes to his legal team.

  • Feb 9, 2025 | theguardian.com | Mark Smith

    My name is Mark Smith. I am a former diplomat and policy adviser at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). I spent my career working in the Middle East directorate and serving in the Arab world. As a lead officer on arms sales policy, I was responsible for assessing whether the UK government’s arms sales adhered to legal and ethical standards under domestic and international law.

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Mark Smith @marksmith174
25 Feb 25

MANIC STREET PREACHERS - huge outdoor concert at Audley End, 2nd Aug 2025: https://t.co/RzME8raArc

Mark Smith
Mark Smith @marksmith174
3 Jul 24

RT @GusTheFox: Thrilled for Tony Tony’s family that she’s returned back to Earth from beyond the grave but also gutted to hear that she’s t…

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Mark Smith @marksmith174
24 May 23

RT @alexandrakuri: what this? it’s just an article from the year 2000 about suella fernandes, president of the cambridge university conserv…