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Alan Matthews

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Retired IT person that now dabbles in Linux and a website for our #Ramblers group Also leads walks. Supports local #Ealing #Wildlife group with #beavers […] 🌉 bridged from ⁂ mastodon.social/@alan_matts, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 19/10/2026
"The news that a year-long undercover investigation by ITV News has revealed racism, bigotry and sexism among a number of Reform UK’s candidates and office-holders was not a surprise. This problem has deep roots," writes Eliot Wilson.
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It's too late for Farage to clean up Reform UK’s act
Facing allegations of racism, bigotry and sexism, can Nigel Farage clean up Reform UK’s act? It's not even clear that he
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 19/10/2026
This has been Putin's dream for years: That his country, with GDP per capita lower than Poland, unable to conquer Donbas since 2014, will be treated as an equal to the US and China. www.wsj.com/world/russia...
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Exclusive | Putin Floats a Summit With Trump and Xi to Discuss Ukraine Deal
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky wouldn’t be included in the proposed talks, as Russia’s leader seeks to negotiate an end to the war that favors Moscow.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 20/10/2026
Among Keir Starmer's worst deeds were his legislative and rhetorical attacks on nature protection. In those two wasted years, we spiralled backwards, even from the Tory legacy. At this week's biodiversity summit, the Burnham govt should pledge to turn that round. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Wage war on nature to build new homes: that’s Labour’s offer, but it’s a con trick | George Monbiot
The government’s new planning bill is tearing down environmental protections to benefit developers. This nation of nature lovers won’t stand for it, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 20/10/2026
In this undercover footage, Nigel Farage's righthand man, Dan Jukes, appears to suggest that corruption, with Farage, is "priced in". Like Trump, he uses politics to enrich himself. Don't let anyone claim they were not warned. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Farage claim that £5m was reward for Brexit was ‘not press office line’, close aide says
Exclusive: Undercover footage of Dan Jukes raises fresh questions about Reform leader’s statement that £5m gift was for security
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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 19/10/2026
Reuters: "Battery-electric vehicle registrations in Europe rose 70.3% in ‌Sep, as high oil prices, subsidies &…more affordable models continued to lead the growth. Around 1/3 of cars sold…were BEVs…amid a FR/DE to soften proposed EU car emissions rules"
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Jonathan Foyle @jonathanfoyle.bsky.social · 19/10/2026
The wisdom of my erstwhile Member of Parliament never gets old.
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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 19/10/2026
New video - last two weeks in Trump's America This time I concentrate on two main things: attacking perceived enemies and corruption, before ending on Marco Rubio’s speech in Greece. Every action, with sources, is on www.trumpactiontracker.info and subtitles are available youtu.be/uKKVIE_tWow
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The last two weeks in America: attacking enemies, corruption, and Rubio’s chilling speech
YouTube video by Professor Christina Pagel
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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 18/10/2026
A new wave of Ukrainian refugees is asking for shelter in the UK, as conditions in Ukraine worsen. Oxford-based aid worker, campaigner and organiser Justin Robinson asks how people in Oxfordshire can help this Christmas. oxfordclarion.uk/ukraines-sec...
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Ukraine’s second wave of refugees
A new wave of Ukrainian refugees is asking for shelter in the UK. Oxford-based aid worker, campaigner and organiser Justin Robinson asks how people in Oxfordshire can help this Christmas. Since the b...
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Trump Action Tracker @trumpactiontracker.bsky.social · 17/10/2026
At a rally in north Georgia, Donald Trump again claimed that the 2020 election in Georgia was fraudulent, (falsely) alleging that the election of US senator Jon Ossoff was illegitimate. TAT: [Controlling information | Suppressing dissent | Undermining democracy]
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Trump in Georgia falsely claims election of Jon Ossoff was illegitimate
President appears at rally for struggling Mike Collins, dismisses critics and touts ‘most successful’ two-year run
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Trump Action Tracker @trumpactiontracker.bsky.social · 17/10/2026
The Trump administration is escalating its fight with California ahead of next month’s midterm elections, warning in a new letter that local officials who process and tabulate ballots submitted by suspected noncitizen voters are putting themselv... TAT: [Suppressing dissent | Undermining democracy]
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Trump administration threatens California officials if noncitizens vote in midterms
Justice department warns election officials of prosecution if they ‘knowingly tabulate ballots’ cast by noncitizens
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Alina Pereverzieva 🇺🇦 @perevaa.bsky.social · 17/10/2026
At the end, it doesn’t matter whether it’s SpaceX/Starshield, Musk, or the White House. For the end user, the result is the same: the product will be politically weaponized against you. Whether the White House orders it or Musk proposes it makes no difference. by @tatarigami.bsky.social
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Anders Puck Nielsen @anderspucknielsen.dk · 17/10/2026
No, it won't. Putin doesn't want to meet Zelensky, and Trump isn't going to push him.
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Jake Broe @realjakebroe.bsky.social · 17/10/2026
Trump views Ukraine as Russia's Canada. Because Trump does not believe Canada has sovereignty and the right to be independent from The United States, Trump will always take Russia's side. Great video from Anders Puck Nielsen. @anderspucknielsen.dk
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Jake Broe @realjakebroe.bsky.social · 18/10/2026
Cartoon in The Times
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 18/10/2026
Worth noting this, in light of Meta's temporary ban on the 'No Kings' Instagram account
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Delighted that Navi Pillay, chair of the UN commission which found Israel guilty of genocide in Gaza, has won the Nobel Peace Prize. Let Trump and Netanyahu splutter and fume: the truth becomes ever harder to deny.
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Andrew Sissons @acjsissons.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
This seems like the obvious response to a second fossil fuel crisis in 5 years. And yet in the UK, we have somehow lost our previously strong consensus on the green transition over that same period
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Jonathan Foyle @jonathanfoyle.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Was recently approached to vet and correct CGI (AI no doubt) 15th Century scenes for a TV series. Offered £150 to clear up their slop. That's the way it's going.
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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
perfect day above Derwentwater today
Man walking along a path on a ridge with Derwentwater and distant fells aheadBabbling brook rushing down in a wood with moss covered trees and sunlight
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Putin has not funded disruption and chaos across Europe and the UK solely to weaken his enemies. He also knows that disruption and chaos favour the far right. And the far right loves Putin. It will abandon Ukraine and build him a highway into Europe.
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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
📌 ICYMI — Reform UK’s James Orr’s Foundation Hosted Sanctioned Israeli Minister — @nafeez.bsky.social The latest National Conservatism conference, held in Jerusalem, was co-sponsored by an Israeli NGO sanctioned by the EU and Canada
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Reform UK’s James Orr’s Foundation Hosted Sanctioned Israeli Minister
The latest National Conservatism conference, held in Jerusalem, was co-sponsored by an Israeli NGO sanctioned by the EU and Canada
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Fife4Europe #FBPE @fife4europe.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026
James O'Brien on LBC highlighting Andy Burnham reopening the Brexit debate exposes how absurd making trade harder with our closest neighbours truly was. Pretending self-inflicted economic barriers are sacred is indefensible. Why protect economic self-harm? 🤔 #FBPE […]
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Jonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
"It is not our lack of guts that stops us threatening to kill unarmed men for the crime of being on a boat. It is Jenrick’s lack of humanity that means he can." Back in @theipaper.com, where I really need to ask for a new byline pic
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Robert Jenrick has confused cruelty with courage
Jonn Elledge: The Reform politician thinks he's brave to say what he does – he's actually just got no humanity
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 13/10/2026
People voted to leave the EU because they were fed up, often for reasons that had nothing to do with the EU. And there was no agreement on what Brexit would look like. The country has moved on since 2016. Politicians need to catch up. @pimlicat.bsky.social on LBC
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 13/10/2026
Naomi Smith on Russian interference in our democracy. 🚨 "So we don't need to question whether or not there is Russian interference in our democracy. There palpably is."
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 11/10/2026
Ukraine has repeatedly offered cease fires and Russia has always refused
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Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
A memory of timber, built in stone. Earls Barton’s rare Anglo-Saxon tower from around AD970 has an air of gingerbread! Unearth it in my Treasure Hoard: www.digest.andymarsh...
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Somerset Wildlands @somersetwildlands.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Rewilding life. Setting up camera traps on a new piece of land. Good times. Support us or find out more at www.somersetwildlands.org
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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
When I say the politics will become increasingly obvious... I mean look at this. If you want to unite the left/centre and split the Tories, without a big spending committment there's no better option.
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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
NEW: Prime Minister Andy Burnham finally breaks a decade of UK govt silence…& reveals there was ‘clear’ Russian interference in the Brexit vote. 1/
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
As Putin fails on the battlefield and at home, Russia is now planning to assassinate European civilians, previously considered a step too far.
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Russia steps up bid to kill European defence chiefs, spy agencies warn
Companies increase personal security for top executives as Kremlin orders expansion of sabotage and ‘hybrid’ operations
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 11/10/2026
Ofcom rules are clear: broadcasters cannot use politicians as newsreaders, interviewers or reporters in any news programmes. So why is Farage allowed to have his own show on GB News? Add your name to demand that Ofcom takes immediate action.
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Farage on GB News: Demand that Ofcom takes immediate action - Best for Britain
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Jake Broe @realjakebroe.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Trump's entire Presidency is just a smash and grab. Trump is just trying to steal as much money from his own idiot supporters and the American people as fast as possible before the entire country burns down.
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Jon Worth @jonworth.eu · 08/10/2026
Stopping #CrossChannelRail trains at Stratford would be possible. But it’s no panacea. 🧵 to explain.
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Alan Matthews #ClimateCrisis #FBPE @alan-matts.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
#London 's fight against 'hidden' #river #pollution as homes unknowingly flush waste into them Volunteers have uncovered dozens of polluting outfalls in rivers across the capital through the Outfall Safari programme led by ZSL, and you can join in #nature #brent CURB
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The fight against London's 'hidden' river pollution coming from homes
Volunteers have uncovered dozens of polluting outfalls in rivers across the capital through the Outfall Safari programme led by ZSL, and you can join in
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Alan Matthews #ClimateCrisis #FBPE @alan-matts.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Ealing Council seems to be at war with our open spaces. This plus building a 3 year temporary music theatre in our local park. #London #Parks #nature www.cprelondon.org.uk/news/campaig...
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Campaigners challenge Ealing's bid to remove protections from parks
CPRE London is working to enhance, promote and protect London's green spaces. Love London's beautiful green spaces? Find out more and get involved.
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South-East London for Europe (Selfe) @selfe.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
#Brexit - President Macron is spot on here. Brexit has been an utter disaster. #BrexitDisaster #RejoinEU #JoinEU
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
UK PM Andy Burnham is now looking for a Brit company that can take over from Palantir.
ft.com
Andy Burnham searches for UK alternative to Palantir
Prime minister’s ‘buy British’ push triggers hunt to find replacement for controversial US tech group awarded health service and defence contracts
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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
One of two Labour gains from Reform in Northumberland by-elections yesterday. Too early to know for sure we've passed peak Reform, but another encouraging sign.
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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 02/10/2026
Electric cars just had their best month ever in the UK Nearly 100,000 new BEVs sold, +36% year-on-year (Data from SMMT, which continues to lobby for weaker EV targets)
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London Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🔋🚲 Dockless hire bikes are massively popular, but their sheer popularity and rapid expansion means they're causing some issues - particularly around over-full parking bays. Mayor is absolutely right that government & DfT need to hurry up to deliver a pan-London programme that works for everyone.
youtube.com
Has London’s e-bike situation gone too far?
YouTube video by BBC London
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
In a matter of days Ukraine has retaken land on the frontline that it took Russia a year and tens of thousands of lives to occupy. Putin is on the back foot and desperate. Ukrainian intelligence says he’s now removed restrictions on the air campaign so they can target schools and hospitals.
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Andrew Sissons @acjsissons.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
New blog from me: devolving the Warm Homes Plan is good, but not the Boiler Upgrade Scheme! Energy Sec Miatta Fahnbulleh has announced that the £15bn Warm Homes Plan will be devolved. We think this is good - mayors are well placed to upgrade homes. BUT! www.nesta.org.uk/blog/devolvi...
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Devolving the Warm Homes Plan to local government makes sense - but the Boiler Upgrade Scheme should stay
Three implications of devolving the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Please watch this crucial discussion about the scale of Earth's energy imbalance. The numbers are shocking. Thanks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tCR...
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12 Hiroshima Bombs Every Second
YouTube video by Facing Future
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Trump Action Tracker @trumpactiontracker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Trump adminstration has taken $20 million from funds Congress appropriated to the Department of Homeland Security to pay for pro-Trump television ads that recently began airing ahead of the midterms, according to the Wall Street J... [link] TAT: [Controlling information | Undermining democracy]
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Trump Action Tracker @trumpactiontracker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Trump administration has not invited key European allies, including the UK, France and the Baltic countries to a NATO meeting in Poland that is spearheaded by Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby and plans to explore the future of NATO. Excluding traditional alli... [link] TAT: [Foreign policy]
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Leah Stokes @leahstokes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Clean energy is the cheapest way to add electricity to the grid. So is a clean grid realistic? I say yes. The real question is how fast we tear out our old one. That’s up to us. New op-ed for @livescience.com! Check it out here: www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
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Trump can't stop America's shift to clean energy. And we can accelerate it.
The cost of clean energy just keeps falling as the price of coal ramps up. Politicians promising affordability will follow those savings no matter who is in the White House. And in the meantime, there...
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Fife4Europe #FBPE @fife4europe.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2026
The latest Guardian megapoll showing nearly half of voters want to rejoin the EU—and that embracing re-entry boosts electoral support—shatters the myth that Brexit is settled. Timidity on Europe isn't safe politics; it's holding Britain back. Why delay the inevitable? 🤔 #FBPE […]
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opendemocracy.net @opendemocracy.net · 03/10/2026
openDemocracy Weekly Newsletter 03 October 2026 weekly-email-031026 www.opendemocracy.net/weekly-email-…
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Who really owns Burnham's Labour?
openDemocracy Weekly Newsletter 03 October 2026 weekly-email-031026
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I don’t think everyone realizes how bad things are for US science: For the fiscal year that just ended, the Trump regime withheld $1.4 billion from the National Science Foundation’s research budget, which is about 1/5 of its primary research budget.
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National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by Congress (Gift Article)
The move, affecting about one-fifth of the National Science Foundation’s primary research budget, is the latest sign of how the White House is asserting more control over grants.
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