Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Probably why we need all these data centres and AI and wrecking the planet! 000
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 04/10/2026@radiotyneside.bsky.social Forever Autumn, simply beautiful 000
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The super-rich are profiting from the cost-of-living crisis. While our energy bills rose by 50%, the super-rich who make their money from energy have seen their wealth grow by 20%. Demand that the UK government taxes extreme wealth with @waronwant.bsky.social: secure.waronwant.org/page/201460/...secure.waronwant.orgStop the Super-Rich Profiting from the Cost-of-Living CrisisTax extreme wealth now 000
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 15/09/2026No pop-ups. No clickbait. Just news you can trust www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/thesource?...crowdfunder.co.ukNo pop-ups. No clickbait. Just news you can trustTo inform, inspire, entertain and connect the people of the North East – and beyond – through independent quality journalism 000
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyReform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Reform UK’s record donations risk Americanising British politics unherd.com/newsroom/ref...unherd.comReform UK’s record donations risk Americanising British politicsFor all the failings of modern British politics, one virtue has largely remained: big money plays little role in deciding our elections. We stand in stark contrast to the United States, where this… 26628
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Just sharing this now — because once you see #HowToGetFilthyRich on Channel 4, you’re going to want to sign it. It’s time to tax wealth, not work. Add your name and help make wealth taxes the first item on the new PM’s list. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...you.38degrees.org.ukDear future Prime Minister: It's time to tax the super-richJust sharing this now — because once you see #HowToGetFilthyRich on Channel 4, you’re going to want to sign it. It’s time to tax wealth, not work. Add your name and help make wealth taxes the first it... 020
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyClientEarth @clientearth.bsky.social · 09/09/2026🐬📢 We're taking action against destructive bottom trawling in Italy📢🐬 With our partners Legambiente and the support of @bluemarinef.bsky.social, we’re urging the authorities to take steps to avoid the destruction of MPAs and protect their vitally important marine habitats and species. 1/5 56775
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyChris Kendall @ottocr.at · 03/09/2026It’s getting to the point where I’m seriously questioning whether it’s worth paying the licence fee just to watch Sewing Bee when by doing so I’m essentially funding Reform’s PR department 35010
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyReform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Out of 25hrs of Reform UK Conference 2026 programming, they have dedicated 40mins to policy motions. 115324
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyKuntie Plopkins @kuntieplopkins.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Breaking: Reform bans all journalists with critical thinking skills from its conference 2229962
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Reform - the party of free speech - has banned multiple reputable sources from attending their conference. They no more believe in scrutiny than I believe that singing Pixie men in braces live in large numbers on Saturn. 40591130
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyParody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 03/09/2026If banning journalists who ask questions is good enough for Donald Trump, it's good enough for us. 37521159
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyLuxJude352 @luxjude352.bsky.social · 03/09/2026At no point during this cosy back and forth with #NigelFarage ahead of their Party conference does Chris Mason refer to the fact that 3 British journalists have been banned from it. The Guardian’s Anna Isaac, investigative reporter Peter Geoghegan and broadcaster Michael Crick - all banned. #r4todaybbc.comChris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conferenceThe party's continued prominence has brought what prominence always brings: scrutiny, says BBC political editor Chris Mason. 2177
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyAlastair Meeks @alastairmeeks.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Free speech latest. 22711
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyThe Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Reform UK's free speech conference is going swimmingly, having banned, un-banned, then re-banned several journalists.thecanary.coReform bans, un-bans, then re-bans journalistsReform’s free speech conference is going swimmingly, having banned, un-banned, then re-banned several journalists 67619
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyReform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Reform UK Conference Ban List Michael Crick Anna Isaac - Guardian Peter Geoghegan - Democracy for Sale Ethan Shone - Open Democracy Isabella Link - Politics UK Ed Campbell - The Nerve Imran Mulla - Middle Eastern Eye Will Hayward - Guardian There’s a reported 50 journalists banned. 124813477
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 03/09/20261 trillion litres of water a year, 20% of all water pumped, lost in England through leaky pipes. 41.4trn litres lost since privatisation. Money siphoned off to investors. At the current rate of investment it will take 700 years to replace water network. Grim future without public ownership.leftfootforward.orgThe case for nationalisation of water companiesEngland’s privatised water companies are leaders of predatory practices. In 1989, the industry was privatised for £7.6bn and had no debts. It joined Chile and a few US states&... 9382202
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 03/09/2026clientearth.typeform.com/to/GVB6IxDHclientearth.typeform.comUK Extreme Heat Survey 2026The UK has experienced exceptional heat in 2026, so we want to hear from you. Has the heat disrupted your life, and does it change your outlook on the future? 000
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 30/08/2026@radiotyneside.bsky.social good job you can’t hear me wailing along to Bridge to your Heart! 000
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 30/08/2026@radiotyneside.bsky.social Aaaah! WAX! One of my faves! But you do know who were in it? Irene, Whickham x 000
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 29/08/2026🤔Could the £250k of public money spent on the Clacton by-election be put to better use? If you agree Reform UK should match that amount with a £250k donation to NHS charities, sign the petition now 🏥👇 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...you.38degrees.org.ukFarage: give the Clacton by-election money to the NHS🫰The Clacton by-election cost us £250,000. 🏥This petition calls on Reform to donate that amount to the NHS. Add your name now if you agree👇 000
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 27/08/2026It feels like you can’t watch a game of football without wading through annoying gambling ads. 🙄 😡It’s dangerous for young fans, and it puts a stain on the beautiful game. ⚽Find out what you can do about it. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...you.38degrees.org.ukProtect young fans: kick gambling ads out of footballGambling ads are all over football, targeting young fans and risking dangerous addictions. Millions are watching the Premier League - so can you help me get them banned now? We don’t have long! 000
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Enough is enough. Devastating wildfires are threatening our communities, our wildlife, and our landscapes 🌳 We need the UK Gov to back our amazing fire fighters and invest in a real national wildfire prevention plan. Join me and sign the petition here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/te...you.38degrees.org.ukProtect nature for the future: make wildfire prevention a national priorityEnough is enough. Devastating wildfires are threatening our communities, our wildlife, and our landscapes 🌳 We need the UK Gov to back our amazing fire fighters and invest in a real national wildfire ... 000
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Did you watch Dirty Business? I can't believe how much water companies have gotten away with. They're putting profit before public health - it’s a scandal and the Government MUST take action! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...you.38degrees.org.ukEnd the sewage pollution scandalDid you watch Dirty Business? I can't believe how much water companies have gotten away with. They're putting profit before public health - it’s a scandal and the Government MUST take action! 010
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyNIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Insights from todays presentations #WSARoadmapevent in Birmingham 022
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyPeter van der Graaf @pvandergraaf.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Great to see Dolly van Tulleken on stage with her daughter Daphne. Reflecting on 30 years of failed government policy on obesity in England. No less than 689 policies and no reduction in obesity. #WSARoadmapevent 032
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyPeter van der Graaf @pvandergraaf.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Dr Justin Varney-Bennett providing food for thought by talking about the culture context of dietary decisions (place, identity, experiences, deprivation). Thinking about culturally intelligent eating guides, weight as an aspect of cultural identity, and the stigma of food poverty. #WSARoadmapevent 023
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyNIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 18/05/2026📢 New paper on "participatory actor mapping" from the PHIRST South Bank evaluation of the Bracknell Forest Health and Well-Being Locality Service doi.org/10.1177/1757...doi.orgThe opportunities and challenges of participatory systems mapping for physical activity promotion - J Wills, S Sykes, K Mileva, J Oha, C Jenkins, L Zaidell, 2026Aims: Encouraging leisure-time physical activity has proved to be a hard-to-solve complex problem. Underpinning this complexity is the range of determinants of ... 011
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyNIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Catch up with the latest PHIRST evaluation reports in our newsletter us10.campaign-archive.com?u=d834b656ff... 012
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyNIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Final report available for our evaluation of the Horden Together Partnership, @durhamcouncil.bsky.social Every £1 invested ➡️ leads to an estimated social return of between £8 - £27 per year phirst.nihr.ac.uk/evaluations/...phirst.nihr.ac.ukHorden Together Partnership, Durham County Council - NIHR Public Health Interventions Responsive Studies Teams (PHIRST)PHIRST evaluation of Durham County Council's Horden Together Partnership, a place-based, person-centred project to reduce health inequalities 011
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyNIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 08/06/2026There are also 2 blogs from PHIRSTs Connect and South Bank drawing on their experiences with PHIRST projects Connect phirst.nihr.ac.uk/engaging-und... South Bank phirst.nihr.ac.uk/working-with...phirst.nihr.ac.ukEngaging under-served populations in public health research - NIHR Public Health Interventions Responsive Studies Teams (PHIRST)Ahead of the next PHIRST webinar looking at evaluations involving under-served groups our PHIRST Connect team has shared their reflections. Applied public health research is rarely straightforward. It... 021
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyNIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Our latest webinar 'involving under-served communities in public health evaluations' is now available to watch back on YouTube...🎬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKAE...youtube.comPHIRST webinar May 2026 Working with under served communities in public health researchYouTube video by NIHR PHIRST 111
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyNIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Find out more about the LMEN evaluation on our PHIRST website phirst.nihr.ac.uk/evaluations/...phirst.nihr.ac.ukLeeds Mindful Employer Network - NIHR Public Health Interventions Responsive Studies Teams (PHIRST)PHIRST evaluation of the Leeds Mindful Employer Network, a local employer network to support workplace mental health and well-being. 011
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyNIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Take part in a short survey on public health research in local government and equivalent organisations shef.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Your feedback will help us understand the extent to which the PHIRST scheme and the evidence it generates are meeting the needs of stakeholdersshef.qualtrics.comQualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience ManagementThe most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today. 011
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyRae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Sounds like a great idea! #BookSky 1455650614
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Watching Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, I was shocked to see the damage the chicken industry is doing to rivers, communities and animals. And now I’ve learned the Government wants to expand Big Chicken. I've signed the petition to stop it 👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...you.38degrees.org.ukStop Big Chicken Choking our RiversWatching Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, I was shocked to see the damage the chicken industry is doing to rivers, communities and animals. And now I’ve learned the Government wants to expand Big ... 000
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 12/08/2026@wmarybeard.bsky.social still loving programmes about Rome! 000
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 10/08/2026The Iran war is making everything more expensive for us, but some companies are cashing in. Don't think that's right? Sign the petition now demanding they are taxed more on their record profits to help us all with the cost of living. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ra...you.38degrees.org.ukSign the Urgent Petition - End this rip-offPeople in the UK are struggling to get by while some corporations are set to announce record high profits on the back of the Iran war. Join the campaign to demand these war profiteers are taxed so we ... 000
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 08/08/2026The Iran war is making everything more expensive for us, but some companies are cashing in. Don't think that's right? Sign the petition now demanding they are taxed more on their record profits to help us all with the cost of living. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ra...you.38degrees.org.ukSign the Urgent Petition - End this rip-offPeople in the UK are struggling to get by while some corporations are set to announce record high profits on the back of the Iran war. Join the campaign to demand these war profiteers are taxed so we ... 000
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 06/08/2026At times, Shell makes over £20,000 every minute. Shell and other fossil-fuel polluters have made billions from fuelling climate and ecosystem collapse. Now, they need to pay to fix it. Join me and @waronwant.bsky.social in calling for the polluters to pay up: secure.waronwant.org/page/188798/...secure.waronwant.orgTax the PollutersTake action: make the polluters pay 000
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 06/08/2026A massive plastic pellet spill is threatening North Sea wildlife 🌊 Coastal communities are stepping up, but we need action. Join us and ask @andyburnham.bsky.social to launch an emergency response & hold polluters accountable! #NurdleSpill #StopPollution action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/tyn...action.friendsoftheearth.ukTell Andy Burnham: Save the North Sea from plastic pellet disasterOne of the UK's biggest spills of plastic pellets (or “nurdles”) is flooding the North East’s coastline. It could harm wildlife in the North Sea for decades. Thousands of volunteers – including Friend... 000
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Big UK banks pocketed £29.2bn in six months while our bills went up! A windfall tax on bank profits would raise £19bn for our NHS & schools. Sign the petition and tell John Healey to #TaxtheBanks! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...you.38degrees.org.uk#TaxTheBanksYears of higher interest rates have sent our rent, mortgage, and debt payments soaring, while banks have raked in huge profits for doing absolutely nothing. The big four UK banks (Barclays, HSBC, Ll... 130
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 04/08/2026⚠️ Extractive industries like illegal gold and nickel mining are tearing down forests while world leaders stall. We need formal territorial rights NOW to stop the plunder. Stand with the guardians of the planet. ✊ act.gp/4fuNxSk #ProtectForestsNow @greenpeace.orgact.gpDefend the defenders - Greenpeace InternationalWithout territorial rights, Indigenous Peoples and local communities’ homes are being plundered by extractive industries like illegal gold and nickel mining. We don’t have time to wait. 000
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyGracie12 📎 @gracienlucy.bsky.social · 03/08/2026These signs should be on every hiking trail in Oregon and across the US . 333133042828
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 04/08/2026I’ve just responded to the government’s consultation by saying no to Heathrow’s climate-wrecking third runway. Will you join me and tell the government you oppose expansion too? @friends-earth.bsky.social action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/say-n...action.friendsoftheearth.ukStop Heathrow's climate-wrecking third runwayTake action We're in a climate crisis, with out-of-control wildfires in the UK, France and Spain and an ongoing battle to clean up the air in our cities. So why is Andy Burnham's government backing pl... 000
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Day one in the job? Join me and help set the agenda by backing six pledges that would improve all our lives! 000
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Let's hold the Government to its promise! No new oil and gas in our seas. Offshore drilling causes hundreds of toxic spills, deafens whales, and won't even lower our energy bills. It's time to stop letting Big Oil profit at the expense of our ocean.Add your name: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...you.38degrees.org.ukStop Big Oil billionaires polluting our seas for profitThe Government must keep its promise to ban new offshore oil and gas. Drilling harms marine wildlife, causes toxic spills, and won't lower our bills. Add your name to protect our ocean! 000
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Did you watch Dirty Business? I can't believe how much water companies have gotten away with. They're putting profit before public health - it’s a scandal and the Government MUST take action! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...you.38degrees.org.ukEnd the sewage pollution scandalDid you watch Dirty Business? I can't believe how much water companies have gotten away with. They're putting profit before public health - it’s a scandal and the Government MUST take action! 000
Irene Soulsby @daisytea.bsky.social · 28/07/2026I just added my name to ClientEarth's open letter to the new Energy Secretary standing against new drilling in the North Sea. Will you join me? act.clientearth.org/page/195975/...act.clientearth.orgStand against North Sea oil and gas drilling: Add your nameI just signed ClientEarth's open letter asking the government to stop new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. Together, we can take a stand to protect the planet. Will you join me? 000
Reposted by Irene SoulsbyStanding Together @standing-together.bsky.social · 28/07/2026NOW IN TEL AVIV: We’re here, Palestinians and Jews, protesting settler terror! It cannot continue — the occupation cannot continue 529296