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@helenacdo.bsky.social
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Accredited conservator providing collection care advice and support to more than 460 museums and heritage organisations across the southwest of England. Views are my own.

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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Please sign to help stop Musk's Toxic Supercomputer poisoning the lives of poor people in Memphis,Tn. It is so power hungry they installed dozens of methane gas turbines which are ilegal. (More details at www.theguardian.com/technology/2...) Sign here: action.eko.org/a/stop-musk-...
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Stop Musk's Toxic Supercomputer Now!
Children should never have to breathe toxic air while playing outside or walking to school. But that's exactly what's happening to families living beside Elon Musk's Colossus supercomputer. Day after
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
People escaping violence in Lebanon are being turned away from shelters or left unprotected because of who they are. No one should face danger when seeking safety. Please sign to call for equal protection for all: a.allout.org/s/WnLJ5/
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Lebanon must protect all displaced people
People fleeing violence in Lebanon are being denied safe shelter and care because of who they are or how they live. Everyone has the right to safety and dignity. Add your name now.
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en... Please sign
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End the sewage pollution scandal
We're sick of it. Sick of the lies, sick of the greed, and sick of a system rigged against us. This is a scandal and this dirty business must end. For more than 30 years water companies have put corpo...
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
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High court rules ban on Palestine Action is unlawful – live
Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge; home secretary ‘disappointed’ by ruling and says government will appeal
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Much admiration for the jury that refused to call action taken to prevent genocide "a crime". There are now 1 million signatures for Palestine. Please add yours actions.eko.org/a/1-million-...
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1 million signatures for Palestine !
As we speak, Israel has banned dozens of humanitarian organisations, blocked life-saving aid, and dismantled the last lifelines for people in Gaza. Children are starving. Hospitals have been destroyed...
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
A call to end hunting in the UK - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/th...
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The time for change is now: end fox hunting
Hunting was supposed to be banned over 20 years ago, but the hunts have carried on chasing and killing wild animals with dogs like the law never changed. This government was elected on a promise to fi...
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Please read and sign the govt consultation on PFAs. Ask @EmmaReynolds to stop the poisoning of Britain, and ban #ForeverChemicals immediately! 🚫 Join the @38_degrees consultation submission to #BanPFAs👇 38d.gs/fc_bs
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
A reminder of why we work on museums - trying out a portable XRF unit to check for hazards in the collection. Many thanks to Mike for sharing his encyclopedic knowledge and helping us discover that this aged macaque monkey had been treated with arsenic. No wonder it hasnt been attacked by pests.
A man holds a portable xrf device near a stuffed macaque monkey in a museum laboratory.
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Politics isn't working. It's time to call time on the broken culture in Westminster and have a fresh start with a fair voting system. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social‬'s call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
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First Past the Post means millions of our votes make no difference to parliament. Add your name now to demand a fairer voting system
It only takes 30 seconds
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
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We want our billions back!
Our support can help leaders stay strong against corporations
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Great to see that First Aid for Finds' new edition is being launched on 15th! A lot of work goes into this fab resource. Well done to the team
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
I’m joining Hugh Grant & @hackedoff.bsky.social in calling for fair, independent regulation to protect ordinary people from abuse and restore trust in the press. It's time to finally hold them to account. Please join us signing the petition to change the law🙏 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
What a great venue for a training session, and what a great team! 20 enthusiastic people from 6 Oxfordshire museums spent a day practising the techniques for Marking and Labelling Museum and learning why we use certain materials to make sure they last.
Burford Baptist Chapel - a Cotswold stone building with grass and mauve cyclamen flowers in front
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Good to see Torquay Museum is hiring a Collections Assistant 0.8FTE for 12 months torquaymuseum.org/job-opportun... A chance to work with some amazing collections
A gloved hand delicately picks up a pinned yellow butterfly using forceps
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Please sign this petition, calling on the UK government to stop providing military support for the genocide in Palestine.
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Sign the petition: Stop all UK support for the Israeli military in Gaza
I've signed a petition calling for Keir Starmer to end all UK military support in Israel.
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Just a reminder that the superb DIY Bayeux Tapestry site is still running htck.github.io/bayeux/#!/
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Historic Tale Construction Kit - Bayeux
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
I just signed Coletiva Lesbo's petition with All Out demanding justice for Carol Campelo - a 21-year-old lesbian woman brutally murdered in Brazil. Please add your voice to the call for justice! a.allout.org/s/vVnRy/
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Brazil: Justice for Carol
Carol Campelo, a 21-year-old lesbian, was brutally murdered in Brazil. Sign the petition to fight for justice. #JusticeForCarol
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
Please sign this petition asking all political parties to commit to a free NHS at point of use 38d.gs/lbni
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To all political parties: Commit to no GP appointment fees EVER
I just signed 38 Degrees’ open letter asking ALL political parties to commit to NEVER charging GP fees - will you join me?
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Please watch this - it's very short, very watchable and may change your point of view
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Please read. A view from inside israel, where "Never again" has been swapped for "Like then." A powerful read.
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Please sign to help stop the big corporations fueling Gaza’s destruction. action.eko.org/a/stop-fuell...
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Stop fuelling the “economy of genocide”
A historic new UN report just did what the UN almost never does — it named dozens of global corporations fuelling Israel’s “economy of genocide”. They’re helping bomb Gaza and steal Palestinian land f
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Donald Trump can lean on Israel to stop starving people to death in Gaza. Keir Starmer could convince Trump to do that. They're meeting on Monday, so we don't have long to get the PM to act. Please add your name to the open letter now: 38d.gs/07es
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An open letter to Keir Starmer on Gaza
Donald Trump is the only person who can lean on Israel to stop starving people to death in Gaza. Keir Starmer could convince Trump to do that. Trump and Starmer are meeting on Monday, so we don't have...
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Museum or gallery in the UK, needing the conservation of an amazing artwork? Bank of America has asked Historic England to collate possible projects. Please send details to Catherine.Marlow(at)HistoricEngland.org.uk by 24 July. Sorry for extreme short notice! about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an...
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Bank of America Art Conservation Project & Restoration Program
Bank of America is proud to support over 200 art restoration projects. Learn how our Art Conservation Project helps fund the restoration of cultural treasures.
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
I’ve just signed a 38 Degrees petition to say no to £20 fees for GP appointments - our health service must stay free to access! Please will you add your name? 38d.gs/173h
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Say NO to £20 fees for GP appointments!
I’ve just signed a 38 Degrees petition to say no to £20 fees for GP appointments - our health service must stay free to access! Will you add your name?
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
"The Lord appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre... Then he took curds and milk and the calf that he had prepared, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree while they ate." Every day Israeli forces are killing starving people who come to seek food. This is genocide.
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Please sign this petition. We need to know what is happening with free zones. Are you living in one without realising? Why is the New Forest in one?
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
The House of Lords has voted to bring back zero hours contracts. I just signed this important petition on Organise, please can you add your name? Ban exploitative zero-hours contracts!! organise.network/s/c61f0116b202
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Ban exploitative zero-hours contracts!!
Add your name:
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
A reminder that insect pests have no respect for age or sanctity apnews.com/article/hung... Biscuit beetle, silverfish and even furniture beetles can attack books. For useful resources and how-to videos, have a look at our Pest |Partners project southwestmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/p...
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Hungary's oldest library is fighting to save 100,000 books from a beetle infestation
A medieval abbey in Hungary is battling a beetle infestation threatening its ancient book collection.
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
🌳 Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Please sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
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Bring back the ancient woodlands smothered beneath your timber plantations
Ancient woodlands are vanishing – and with them, some of our most loved and endangered wildlife. Forestry England manages over 100,000 acres of land that used to be ancient woodland - that’s bigger th...
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Please sign to support the nomination of Francesca Albanese for the Nobel Peace Prize. She has fearlessly told the world, again and again, of the atrocities in Gaza. Stand with her against genocide. secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
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Nobel Peace Prize for Francesca Albanese and the doctors of Gaza
Netanyahu just nominated Trump for the Nobel peace prize. Let’s show that the world thinks - Francesca and Gaza doctors deserve it instead!
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
I'd buy one!
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
One quick thing to do to help keep us all #SAFER from impacts of climate breakdown? Please sign & share @climatemajority.bsky.social petition urging government to invest more in #climate adaptation. 100,000 signatures triggers likely debate in parliament 🤞 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Countries like Ghana are "fast fashion graveyards", with 15 million items of clothing dumped there every week from labels like M&S, Primark and H&M. The UK is the worst polluter. Government talks are underway for a Global Plastics Treaty. Please sign the petition to show your support act.gp/42MePgc
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Fast Fashion = Plastic Pollution
Sign to stop irresponsible plastic pollution linked to fast fashion giants like M&S, Shein and Primark.
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
How about this beautiful bit of Cornwall in Warrington Museum? Made me think of you @penleehousegallery.bsky.social
Between the Tides, a painting of a Cornish fisherman talking to two women leaning over a railing in the harbour.
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Does anyone know what this butterfly is, from its underwings? It's in a painting by Jan van Os, in the fascinating Warrington Museum
An 18th century painting of a butterfly with yellow ochre wings and pale bands
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
What a difference an election makes. So good to receive a considered, thoughtful response from our MP @gideonamos.bsky.social about the Assisted Dying Bill. What a contrast to the previous incumbent who, if they responded at all, did so in terms which seemed dismissive & always toeing the party line
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
The Govt’s “largest review of the water sector since privatisation” ruled out public ownership - a solution 82% of us support - before even starting. This review is a sham - but we still have a chance to be heard. Please sign @labourlewis.bsky.social’s open letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/si...
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Sir Jon Cunliffe: put public ownership back on the table!
From day one, the government’s “largest review of the water sector since privatisation” - a.k.a the Cunliffe Review - has ruled out the solution that 82% of the British public want: public ownership. ...
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Doing my best to get to Isles of Scilly Museum to help them care for their collection, but the weather thinks otherwise 🤞
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
38d.gs/zcnm Please will you join David Tennant, and Jamie Oliver who are backing Gordon Brown’s demands for a proper plan to tackle the shameful number of children in the UK in poverty, and sign the open letter?
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It’s time for a proper plan to end child poverty.
I just signed the campaign calling for a proper plan against child poverty
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
#Eurovision you are dead to me. How can you sleep while their heads are burning? Beds Are Burning g.co/kgs/acGwXJZ
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Awesome to see this amazing biography is published. Well done to Matilda Webb for so much hard work. Great news for St Ives www.alfredwallis.co.uk
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Biography of Alfred Wallis by Matilda Webb
The first in-depth biography of Alfred Wallis written by author Matilda Webb
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Take ;ess than 2 mins to demand that Meta stop targeting you with creepy personalised ads and content! goodlaw.social/gk0i A campaign from the Good Law Project
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Meta: this time it’s personal
Take 2 mins to write to Meta now!
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
2 months with no aid. 50,000+ civilians killed. Why is @Eurovision still giving Israel a global stage? Please sign and share to #BanIsraelFromEurovision until this war ends: secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
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Eurovision: united by... war crimes?
URGENT: Click here to ban Israel until this dirty war ends
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Is there a neglected heritage building in your community? Can you think of a way to bring it back into use? Grants available for charitable groups from the Architectural Heritage Fund. Send an Expression of Interest by 27 Jun. More details 12 May ahfund.org.uk/grants/engla...
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England | The Architectural Heritage Fund
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Adult education is needed now more than ever. Please sign to protest the proposed funding cuts: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/6-...
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6% is a cut too far - Protect Adult Learning
It’s no secret that after decades of cuts, adult learning remains woefully underfunded whilst continuing to deliver impressive outcomes not just in skills but for health and wellbeing, work progressio...
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Private companies are polluting our rivers, hiking up bills, and failing to deliver. 82% of us want public ownership – let’s make it happen! Please sign the open letter now & demand action 👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pu...
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Put Public Ownership of Water Back on the Table
Privatisation of water isn’t failing - it is the failure. The Government is mid-way through a major review of the water sector. But so far, it has refused to consider a potential solution that’s backe...
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Sick of sewage being illegally discharged into rivers and lakes? Tired of excessive bills from water companies to fund their profits? Please sign the petition to bring water companies back into public ownership you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pu...
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Put Public Ownership of Water Back on the Table
Privatisation of water isn’t failing - it is the failure. The Government is mid-way through a major review of the water sector. But so far, it has refused to consider a potential solution that’s backe...
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Our political system is broken - public trust is at an all-time low, and abuse in politics is rising. Change is only possible if we work together. Please sign our open letter to MPs and demand a better politics for all you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/he...
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Clean Up Politics - Sign an open letter to MPs
Our political system is not working because it doesn't put people first. Public trust is at an all time low and discriminatory abuse of people in politics has got worse. These problems can only be fi...
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
More funding for museums, arts and other heritage announced today, including MEND 5 gov.uk/government/n... .
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helenacdo.bsky.social @helenacdo.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Please sign this petition asking the supposed energy regulator to take some effective action to, you know, regulate the industry. Do your job. Is that too much to ask, given the very large salary the Chief Exec is paid? act.38degrees.org.uk/act/ofgem-fo...
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ENOUGH FAILURE: MAKE OFGEM WORK FOR CONSUMERS NOW!
They let energy companies take home millions in profits and bonuses whilst so many struggled. We’re demanding the Government’s big review results in three crucial changes.
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