Reposted by Helenrogerh27.bsky.social @rogerh27.bsky.social · 03/10/2026socialistworker.co.uk/internationa...socialistworker.co.uk'The students' mobilisation is our mobilisation' say French workers joining revoltWorkers and trade unionists are showing solidarity with students in the face of police repression 011
Reposted by HelenAdam Tranter @adamtranter.bsky.social · 17/01/2025Thank you to Greater Manchester Police for helping keep vulnerable road users safe from this. There's a reason Tesla Cybertrucks are not legal in the UK and Europe; Cybertrucks present acute dangers to pedestrians and don’t meet European safety standards. The vehicle has been seized. 26283611810
Reposted by HelenJoe G @eastendjoe.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Europe has a message for Elmo. 642197225851
Reposted by HelenStories Framing the Globe @sfg.media · 01/10/2026The UK government is considering replacing Palantir in the NHS’s £330m Federated Data Platform with a British alternative. Ministers are examining three or four domestic tech companies, including Quantexa. sfg.media/en/a/uk-pala...sfg.mediaBritain Is Considering Dropping Palantir From the NHS Data SystemBurnham’s Government Is Seeking a British Replacement, but a Former NHS England Chief Warns There Is No Equivalent Alternative 1115
Reposted by HelenNetasgard UK @netasgarduk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026England — Ken Taylor, former England cricketer and footballer, passes away at 91 after long illness #England #News #Breakingnews.netasgard.comFormer England Cricketer Ken Taylor Dies at 91Ken Taylor, a former England cricketer and professional footballer, has died at the age of 91. Known for his contributions to both sports, Taylor played as an all-rounder for Yorkshire and was a defen… · Photo : Ndahiro derrick · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia 111
Reposted by HelenBrian Wernham C.Eng. @brianwernham.bsky.social · 01/10/2026She suffered sexual abuse & violence - found guilty on flawed evidence 2 injections - not dead but snoring Hospital then fighting to save her life "As a consequence of the delay of the beginning of resuscitation she may have a brain injury" Inhuman www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukTennessee death row inmate Christa Pike taken to hospital after attempted execution, lawyer saysHer lawyer says Pike is being "provided life-saving measures" after two syringes of pentobarbital. 72910
Helen @chalkhillblue.bsky.social · 29/09/2026www.htafc.com/news/2026/se... Sad news about a dear family friend . A lovely person as well as being extremely talented !htafc.comOBITUARY: KEN TAYLORObituary in memory of Kenneth 'Ken' Taylor, 1935-2026 001
Reposted by HelenVictoria Derbyshire @vicderbyshire.bsky.social · 04/01/2025ROCHDALE 2013 Serious case review highlighted failures by 17 agencies who were meant to protect kids GTR MANCHESTER 2020 - Manc-wide Independent Review commissioned by Mayor Andy Burnham (Part 1) OLDHAM 2022 – Burnham review (Part 2) ROCHDALE 2024 - Burnham review (Part 3) 6550116
Reposted by HelenCanaries Caption It @canaries-captionit.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Congrats to Keir Starmer & Rachel Reeves for their stewardship of the country's economy. 143
Reposted by HelenDavid Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Here’s another way climate change will kill us: the expansion of mosquitoes and the deadly diseases they carry. In Paris, the invasive Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus), an aggressive, day-biting nuisance, is now everywhere. So excited to get Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika in Paris.to.pbs.orgScientists explore new ways to target mosquitoes as warming climate expands threatIt doesn't have sharp teeth or claws, but the mosquito kills more people than any other animal on earth. As the climate warms, mosquito season is lasting longer, giving them more time to spread danger... 11334112
Reposted by HelenDaniel Moser @dmoser.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez denounces Elon Musk at Franco anniversary event 4491167
Reposted by HelenRobert Cooper @robertcooper-us.bsky.social · 06/12/2024BREAKING: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez today vowed to add abortion rights and gay marriage to Spain’s constitution so they “can never be undone.”theolivepress.esSpain to enshrine gay marriage and abortion rights into its constitution so 'they cannot be undone in the future' - Olive Press News SpainPRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez today vowed to add abortion rights and gay marriage to Spain's constitution so they 'can never be undone'. The left-wing PSOE 13807600613481
Reposted by HelenEmma Yeomans @yeomans.bsky.social · 03/05/2026In Dunkirk we witnessed French police grab and hold an Eritrean woman's children to stop her boarding a small boat. She already had two children and a husband on board. Another woman was held by police while her 3-year-old was on board alone - the boat left with an unaccompanied toddler. Footage: 47253
Reposted by HelenMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 23/09/2026Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, children in more London boroughs will receive a free book every month from birth to age five. This initiative is keeping Dolly’s amazing legacy alive and helping more young Londoners arrive at school ready to learn.bbc.co.ukDolly Parton free book scheme to expand in LondonThe late singer's Imagination Library posts children a free book every month until they turn five. 325967
Reposted by HelenMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez on The Weekly Show: “The paradox is that we have these techno oligarchs investing in a technology that many of their workers say could kill and end humanity. And at the same time, these technical oligarchs are investing massively in immortality. 721059
Reposted by HelenGuy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Ed Miliband will appoint a new special representative for climate security, as well as a new ministerial taskforce on “the national security and resilience risks of a changing climate and nature loss” - excellent to see Now release the full JIC report publicly! www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comUK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under StarmerEl Niño poses critical threat to nations’ defences, says Ed Miliband in presentation to global foreign ministers 514549
Reposted by HelenRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23/09/2026In 9 months, Zohran Mamdani has: -Secured millions in worker restitution from DoorDash and UberEats -Launched the first stage of his universal childcare program -Cracked down on bad landlords -Balanced NYC's budget without cutting major social services This is what leadership looks like. 523217115791
Reposted by HelenStay European #RejoinEU 🇪🇺 #FBPE @stayeuropean.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Why is Farage so triggered by the UK taking defence measures against Russian misinformation? 🤔🤔🤔 1611012312
Reposted by HelenEmma Yeomans @yeomans.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Worrying scenes in the Channel today, for all interested in asylum policy and maritime tactics. A small boat from Normandy spent more than 30 hours at sea. Those on board now on their 2nd rescue vessel as Border Force forced to play cat and mouse with far-right activists who have their own boat. 1042174958
Reposted by HelenHarry Eccles @harryeccles.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Well done France! UK next please! 280119292913
Reposted by HelenMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 22/09/2026Cycling is a fantastic way to get around London, especially now that we've grown our Cycleways network five-fold. To celebrate Car Free Day, TfL is making it even cheaper and easier for more Londoners to explore our city by bike with this new Santander Cycles offer. bit.ly/4y9byF5 515126
Reposted by HelenMomentum Magazine @momentummag.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Paris cycling numbers double in one year thanks to massive investment and it’s not stopping. momentummag.com/paris-cyclin... 332384
Reposted by HelenLe Monde in English @english.lemonde.fr · 20/09/2026New York and Paris mayors Mamdani and Grégoire meet to advocate for housing access and climate solutionslemonde.frNew York and Paris mayors Mamdani and Grégoire meet to advocate for housing access and climate solutionsZohran Mamdani and Emmanuel Grégoire, the socialist mayors of New York and Paris, met in New York to advocate for their shared interests in housing and environmental policy. 211726467
Reposted by HelenPeter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Great to see @financialtimes.com following up @lucasamin.bsky.social and @samgelder.bsky.social ‘s excellent reporting on how English police forces are dropping Palantir 829795
Reposted by HelenLarry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Things that aren't patriotic: - Racism - Moving abroad for tax purposes Things that are patriotic: - A love and sense of duty to your country, including paying taxes that contribute to it 372871527
Reposted by HelenBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 21/09/2026The correct answer to hate ♥️ 442100471
Reposted by HelenMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026"This is all about the substance, to build an alliance of the future. The world has changed. America has changed. So we need to change."bbc.co.ukUK should 'team up' with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister saysIt comes after European Commission President proposed "opening the door" for Canada to become an associate member of the EU. 34462118
Reposted by HelenThe Daily Britain @thedailybritain.bsky.social · 21/09/2026🚨 NEW: Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey are reportedly considering a major Budget plan that could raise the amount people can earn before paying income tax from £12,570 to £15,570. 6214
Reposted by HelenDaniel Moser @dmoser.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Pollution levels in Paris after 10 years of advancing sustainable transport. 263218474651
Reposted by HelenNational Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 13/08/2026Sign our petition to call for climate action here: buff.ly/IrLHG0f 712484
Reposted by Helenmcchabbers.bsky.social @mcchabbers.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Andy Burnham: UK must fully commit to reaching net zero by 2050 | Greenhouse gas emissions | The Guardian share.google/iOb3BiRrCyh2...share.googleAndy Burnham: UK must fully commit to reaching net zero by 2050Exclusive: PM, who is facing pressure over whether to approve North Sea oil and gasfields, makes strongest comments yet on issue 142
Reposted by HelenPortsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 17/09/2026575 scientists urge Burnham to reject new North Sea drilling Scientists outlined concerns including "devastating impacts of climate change on our health, food security & the economy are already being felt by communities across the UK" To read the full letter visit www.zerohour.uk/news/roseban...zerohour.ukNearly 600 Scientists call for Government to reject Rosebank 064
Reposted by HelenPaul Brown @pbrown4348.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Heathrow expansion incompatible with climate goals, UK government advisers warn. The Climate Change Committee says a third Heathrow runway would “release 4.5 megatonnes of CO2 or equivalents a year by 2054…even with cleaner fuels & newer aircraft”. pdpwbj.clicks.mlsend.com/tb/c/eyJ2Ijo... 031
Reposted by HelenLewes Urban Arboretum @lewesarboretum.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Following the good news that the Rights of our Trees motion was approved by Lewes Town Council last night, here is a celebratory decorated version of the Tree Charter for Lewes. It was designed by the talented Lynda Durrant, fullcircle-design.co.uk 01810
Reposted by HelenChris #ChangeEverything #VoteGreen @chrisl86.bsky.social · 14/09/2026#Green-led "Lewes has become first UK town to recognise the rights of trees. Dinah Morgan, said this summer’s heatwaves had reminded people of the need to see trees as “partners” rather than a resource to be exploited or an obstacle to be felled" 💚💚💚👏👏👏💚💚💚 www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...thetimes.comLewes becomes first UK town to recognise the rights of treesThe historic East Sussex town has passed a motion acknowledging that its woodlands, hedgerows, forests and individual trees have the ‘right to flourish’ 1156
Reposted by HelenLewes Urban Arboretum @lewesarboretum.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Still celebrating the Rights of our #Trees Charter for #Lewes! 084
Reposted by HelenGuy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 13/09/2026BBC News: Mass trespass staged in PM Andy Burnham's constituency "They walked on to the Winstanley Hall estate in Wigan as part of their calls for a change in the law to bring in a Scottish-style right of responsible access to land and water that is privately owned." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukMass trespass staged in Prime Minister Andy Burnham's Makerfield constituencyProtestors walked on to a private estate in Wigan as part of their calls for the right to roam. 217055
Helen @chalkhillblue.bsky.social · 13/09/2026rnli.org/pages/ig/new... Please donate to this marvellous organisation.rnli.orgDonate to the RNLI and help save lives at seaYour donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here. 010
Reposted by HelenBylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 13/09/2026New trains for Middlesbrough Teesside MPs have welcomed a £1bn government investment that will fund the construction of 29 new trains, which will travel between Redcar, Middlesbrough and the north west northeastbylines.co.uk/news/transpo...northeastbylines.co.ukNew trains for MiddlesbroughTeesside MPs have welcomed a £1bn government investment that will fund the construction of 29 new trains, which will travel between Redcar, Middlesbrough and the north west. 3386
Reposted by HelenJason Scott-Warren @jes1003.bsky.social · 12/09/2026free the press! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...petition.parliament.ukPetition: Ban foreign media ownership, enact a social media levy & new regulatory reformPass law to ban foreign & offshore ownership of UK media, enact a social-media levy to distribute media ownership across society & fund independent, local & cooperative-owned media. We believe democra... 0119
Reposted by HelenMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 10/09/2026London Mayor Sadiq Khan : “London's homicide rate hit its lowest level since records began. Yet 40% of the public thought that murders had risen since 2019. 1/ 20511139
Reposted by HelenJosiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 10/09/2026London Mayor Sadiq Khan has backed Parenting Out Loud's call for stronger paternity leave. In a podcast he warns that without change, taking proper time with newborns "will become a privilege for those that can afford to do it". Does he back 6 weeks of paternity leave at 90% of pay? "Absolutely." 35314
Reposted by HelenJessica Elgot @jessicaelgot.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Statement from Progressive Judaism leaders - Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky “Holding an Israeli government accountable for its actions does not cause antisemitism. Antisemites cause antisemitism. progressivejudaism.org.uk/rabbi-charle...progressivejudaism.org.ukRabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy: No single response can speak for British Jews - The Movement for Progressive JudaismAs we approach the High Holy Days, we enter a season of teshuvah, of looking honestly at ourselves, taking responsibility and asking what must change. Yet there is a temptation, on days like these, to... 8559203
Reposted by HelenCaroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 09/09/2026So pleased to see @zackpolanski.bsky.social demanding the Government’s suppressed then redacted report on ecosystem collapse be published in full. People can’t prepare for what they don’t know - concealing this report is unforgivable #WildSummittheguardian.comPolanski calls for report on ecosystem collapse to be published in fullGreen leader says ministers must stop ‘hiding the truth’ about threat to UK security from climate and nature crisis 10637265
Reposted by HelenHOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 08/09/2026Did Kent Police ignore Dover blockade 999 call? We can reveal the story that undermines the public statement of Kent Police. 🧵 17744463
Reposted by HelenOz Wiltshire. @ozwiltshire.bsky.social · 06/05/2025#AmazingHistory. British humour at its best 😆 614034
Reposted by HelenCulture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 02/09/2026New York City is banning generative AI use for students in 8th grade and younger for the upcoming school year 🗽 The ban is aimed at protecting human connection and independent learning, alongside new limits on screen time in schools 191371305
Reposted by HelenCNN @cnn.com · 06/04/2025New York state officials have told the Trump administration that they will not comply with its demands to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools, despite the administration’s threats to terminate federal education funding: cnn.it/4iUa8GJcnn.itNY public schools tell Trump administration they won’t comply with DEI order | CNNNew York state officials have told the Trump administration that they will not comply with its demands to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools, despite the administration’s ... 551761276
Reposted by HelenMike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Back in 1997, there were just 11 booming male Bitterns left in the UK – almost extinct. Thanks to conservation by @rspb.bsky.social and @naturalengland.bsky.social 283 booming males were recorded in 2024. Les Cater shares his story and stunning photos of these rare birds ⤵️eastangliabylines.co.ukHidden wonders: my fascinating encounters with the BitternElusive and majestic, the Bittern’s booming call echoes across Minsmere’s reeds – a symbol of hope and conservation success 1227671