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John Munro @johnmunro.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Your city might not be as far gone as Birmingham, but no matter where you live, you're likely to find familiar many of the aspects of @sarahchaundler.bsky.social's brilliant and now publicly available short film "City of Cars." Stop what you're doing and watch this.
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City of Cars: shorter version
Please be aware that this film contains scenes which show the impact of road traffic collisions, which some people may find upsetting.
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 23h
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
How one of Birmingham's last timber-framed buildings was saved
Birmingham Conservation Trust has restored the Golden Lion after years behind scaffolding
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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
My statement on the "Zionism is Racism" motion.
My statement on the "Zionism is Racism" motion.
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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
theguardian.com
The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it | George Monbiot
A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Trump, who has long denounced mail-in voting and sought for months to restrict it because, he claims, it is "inherently corrupt," urges Republicans to vote by mail. @timbalk.bsky.social Evan Gorelick www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
nytimes.com
Trump, Critic of Voting by Mail, Urges Republicans to Do It in Midterms
It was the latest mixed messaging from President Trump, who regularly votes by mail, but has made baseless claims that the practice is “inherently corrupt.”
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davidbhx.bsky.social @davidbhx.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I'm afraid I wouldn't really be interested in hearing their comments, especially from the hobby gove
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Charlotte Lydia Riley @lottelydia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Suella Braverman was the first MP to be sworn in on a copy of the Dhammapada! That's hardly paying lip service to the supremacy of Anglicanism in the UK, is it.
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Søren Have @sorenhave.dk · 09/09/2026
"A Friends of the Earth senior figure described the Heathrow expansion plans as “the climate equivalent of pouring petrol on a raging wildfire” after summer 2026 was provisionally confirmed as the hottest on record in the UK, with widespread drought and wildfires across the country." 🎯
independent.co.uk
Government has ‘given the go-ahead’ to Heathrow expansion, says Chancellor
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has previously expressed concerns over the plans to build a third runway at the west London airport.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Cartoon by @deadder.bsky.social.
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 27/09/2026
On a packed train with my family. Couple across the aisle both alternatively playing social media videos on speakers at full volume. Managed not to say anything until the woman started playing a documentary about serial killers. I'm here with my daughter. I politely said...
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Cornish Skipper #FBPE #RejoinEU 🇪🇺🔶🌹💚💙 @cornishskipper.wsocial.eu · 26/09/2026
“Delegates at the Labour party conference in Liverpool are trying to pressure the government into cancelling its £330m NHS contract with the US tech giant Palantir.” #NoToPalantir news.sky.com/story/labour...
news.sky.com
Labour members call on government to cancel Palantir's NHS contract
A conference committee will decide on Saturday whether the emergency motion will be debated and voted on.
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Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Since 1990 when the @WSJ began polling, no president has been as unpopular as Trump is at this point before a midterm election. His 37% approval is lower than Clinton, Bush or Obama had before big midterm defeats. www.wsj.com/politics/ele...
wsj.com
Trump Is Predicting Midterms Success but Republicans Are Starting to Panic
The president’s approval rating drops to 37% in a WSJ poll, the lowest of any president heading into a midterm election in Journal polls dating to 1990.
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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
If diesel reaches £3 a litre, you can thank Nigel’s friend Donald Trump. inews.co.uk/news/uk-driv...
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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#AI is now hacking GOVERNMENT websites. It needs to be reined in and meaningful safety systems implemented urgently. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
bbc.co.uk
Australia launches urgent review after OpenAI program hacks government health portal
Experts believe it's the world's first known AI breach of a government system.
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davidbhx.bsky.social @davidbhx.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Despite this very small accident, we must press on regardless with A1 at all costs. It's normally fairly safe and it might give us some big benefits as well as huge profits for US tech companies www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
theguardian.com
Albanese says OpenAI agent hacked Australia’s Medicare and took months to disclose breach
Prime minister says he told Sam Altman he was disappointed it had taken OpenAI ‘way too long’ to disclose breach
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Jordan @jordanbhx.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Right wingers will claim that installing bollards to stop people being killed is a global WEF conspiracy to undermine your freedom but maintain that there is nothing nefarious about tax-avoiding billionaires gifting political parties more money than they’ll make in a lifetime.
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MH @444ever.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Trump was not a successful businessman. The Apprentice was reality TV. Hegseth was not an accomplished soldier. Fox News is reality TV. RFK is not a scientist or doctor. His family's Camelot was reality TV. Governing is serious work. It's time for serious, qualified people.
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Dr Lindsay Maxwell @parisdaguerre.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
In a Reform led UK the leading “industry” would be money laundering.
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davidbhx.bsky.social @davidbhx.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
It seems to me that the bank of England doesn't really know what it is doing. Seems to make things worse not better
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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
From August Revealed: major oil firms make $93bn profits amid war and #climatecrisis - Iran conflict windfall over three months reignites calls for companies ‘cashing in on human misery’ to pay for environmental damage 2/2 www.theguardian.com/business/ng-...
theguardian.com
Revealed: major oil firms make $93bn profits amid war and climate crisis
Iran conflict windfall over three months reignites calls for companies ‘cashing in on human misery’ to pay for environmental damage
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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Way to go Bristol! First city to ban ads for flights, cars and fast fashion on public billboards. Why should our streets advertise the very things that are harming our planet? Other cities.. it is time to follow suit 💚 #FlightFreeMovement
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Make The Planet Great Again... @turquoisemarble.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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Make The Planet Great Again... @turquoisemarble.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Banning trade with illegal settlements is a crucial and overdue step to uphold intl law and safeguard the human rights of Palestinians. Greens have long fought for this measure and strongly welcome it - we will keep pushing for urgent implementation and further action on the genocide in Gaza.
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John Munro @johnmunro.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
And it's time for progressive politicians to gain a louder voice about this fiasco that will waste an enormous amount of public funds, deepen inequality, and add to the UK's contribution to the climate crisis, all while NOT EVEN FIXING THE PROBLEM IT CLAIMS TO ADDRESS!
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Adil Ray @adilray.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Ban the Burqa!
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davidbhx.bsky.social @davidbhx.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The Israeli government has now announced that the UK's new policy opposing their illegal occupation of the West bank is anti-Semitic. Surprising to hear that Ed Milliband, who is a British Jew is anti-Semitic www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
theguardian.com
UK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backing
Ed Miliband announces sanctions on trade with settlers as PM says in the Guardian it is time to act
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Jessica Elgot @jessicaelgot.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
NEW - Ed Miliband announces today - An import ban on goods from illegal settlements in the occupied territories. A comprehensive sanctions regime against providing services such as construction or financing for Israeli settlements. 1/2
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Bo Morris @shades0fgrey.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
BBC 6pm news interviewed 3 people in favour of the Portsmouth protesters and nobody against them. In the interests of their balance.
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Andrew Fisher @fisherandrew79.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
John Healey has said "public control" doesn't mean "public ownership". It means "exerting public influence", "fair bills", "better services", "investment", an "active state" and "better regulation". The old adage: "you don't control what you don't own" has never been more apposite
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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 02/09/2026
A reminder that this is happening Friday 4 September. Join us in Victoria Square at 5pm to remember those killed or seriously injured on Birmingham’s roads and call for meaningful action to make our streets safer. Then join us for Circle the City at 6pm Please come along and show your support 💚
A crowd of people holding placards such as “No More Deaths”, “Pavements for People” and “Treat the Emergency as an Emergency” stands in Victoria Square, Birmingham, in front of the Council House. Bicycles are visible on either side, with “No More Deaths” signs on the ground.2 YEARS OF BIRMINGHAM'S ROAD SAFETY EMERGENCY!
Friday 4th September, 5pm - 5.45pm
Victoria Square, Birmingham City Centre
Are you concerned about dangerous driving in Birmingham?
Join us to honour those whose lives have been lost or seriously affected by road violence and to continue our calls for action to make Birmingham's roads safer for everyone.
Birmingham City Council 
In July 2024, Birmingham City Council declared a Road Safety Emergency.
Better Streets for Birmingham is marking the second anniversary of the Road Safety Emergency with a gathering in Victoria Square, Friday 4th September at 5pm.

Followed by Circle the City bike ride, 6pm start from
Hippodrome Square
Support the campaign for safer streets:
betterstreetsforbirmingham.org/joinus
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John Munro @johnmunro.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This is not progress. I don't want these things menacing me and my family as we try to move around our city, regardless of what kind of resources have been extracted to power them.
bbc.co.uk
Range Rover launches first fully electric model
The vehicle is being built at JLR's manufacturing plant in Solihull, in the West Midlands.
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caatuk.bsky.social @caatuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
📣 OUT NOW: CAAT NEWS In the Summer 2026 edition, we cover: 🔴 Palestine Action 🔴 US illegal war on Iran 🔴 Arms exports to Israel 🔴 Labour & Andy Burnham 📰 Get your FREE copy: caat.org.uk/publications...
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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Despite years of calls from MPs across the House to ban all trade with illegal Israeli settlements, the last govt failed to take genuine action in the face of war crimes and human rights abuses. The new Foreign Sec cannot repeat the mistakes of the old; we must act to end Britain's complicity now.
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Cool Bike Art @coolbikeart1.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Born on this day, January 19, 1946: Dolly Parton, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, author, and humanitarian. Happy #BicycleBirthday, Dolly!
Dolly Parton, in a long dress, sits on a bike.
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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
One more day to have your say on the absurd and dangerous Heathrow expansion plans. Click this link & tell the government you DO NOT support Heathrow expansion during a climate emergency 🚨 www.campaigncc.org/heathrow_con...
Deep blue graphic with bold orange text reading: PEOPLE LIVING UNDER THE HEATHROW FLIGHT PATH ARE 10-20% MORE AT RISK OF STROKE AND HEART DISEASE. Flight Free UK logo in bottom right hand corner. Statistic highlighting the health impacts of aircraft noise and air pollution on nearby communities.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
50 richest families have more combined wealth than the combined total of the poorest 50% the UK population. The poorest 20% pay a higher proportion of income in direct and indirect taxes than the richest 20%. Last year HMRC failed to collect £59bn in taxes, £500bn since 2020.
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Rick @rickylongthread.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
90% of England’s water industry owned by foreign investors, often holed up in tax havens. Customers treated as cash cows £88.4bn paid in dividends since privatisation 1 trillion litres of water a year, 20% of household supply, lost to leaks. 41trn lost since privatisation. Investment neglected.
leftfootforward.org
The case for nationalisation of water companies
England’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&...
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
“Last year, domestic transport was responsible for almost a third of the UK’s net greenhouse gas emissions – with the total emissions from the sector increasing 2% over the previous year.” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
theguardian.com
Heatwaves show UK must do more to promote cycling and walking, campaigners say
Civil society groups argue climate crisis means transport sector needs to urgently reduce its carbon emissions
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John Munro @johnmunro.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Wild that so few politicians are willing to say anything about this colossal subsidy for car owners that will transfer wealth upwards, induce even more demand for driving, and further ruin our environment, but won't even ease the congestion it purports to address....
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Dr Lindsay Maxwell @parisdaguerre.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Every country should follow Canada’s lead in how to deal with Trump.
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Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
GET OFF X...GET OFF X ..GET OFF X...GET OFF X!!!!
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Will you join us in asking our new PM to commit to a new Clean Air Act? Andy Burnham did great work with the Bee Network and #SchoolStreets in Greater Manchester - now let's see that translate nationally. Send your postcard today! mumsforlungs.justpost.cards
Teal and cream sunburst design with a teal stopwatch at the centre, its hand pointing to 1 with a small pink accent. The Mums for Lungs logo appears top right. Text reads: "Your first 100 days - clean our air!"
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Shivaji Shiva @shivajishivalaw.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Agreed. #Traffication #VisionZero #Freedom? @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Problem solved.
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Major Kong to Ground Control @bigstape.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Win with Bin
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davidbhx.bsky.social @davidbhx.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I thought the government had developed plans for us to adapt to climate change, but it seems that those 20 staff must be very overwhelmed www.theguardian.com/environment/...
theguardian.com
Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires
Exclusive: England ‘desperately unprepared’ for effects of crisis including water shortages and heatwaves
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Andrew Fisher @fisherandrew79.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The Government really should come off of that misinformation app ... Exhibit no.94 www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
theguardian.com
Most X accounts posting about Belfast and Southampton unrest were based outside UK
Exclusive: Analysis shows 55% of accounts were overseas – and seven of 12 most-read posts came from US
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