Ian @ianbspencer.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Not quite what I expected to see on a stroll through the industrial backstreets of East Sheffield. Two goats at the back of the Emmaus charity shop on Blast Lane, near the canal basin. emmaus.org.uk/sheffield/ tinyurl.com/BlastLane 111
Reposted by IanMargot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 21/08/2026'The area of the National Trust’s Holnicote estate where rivers have been returned to their natural courses and wetlands have been restored have remained green and lush during the five heatwaves across the summer.'theguardian.comRewilded land remains green amid drought-stricken English countryside, images showNational Trust’s Holnicote estate says restored wetlands and rivers offer proof of resilience to drought, wildfires and flooding 317161
Reposted by IanMarwood @andmarwood.bsky.social · 01/08/2026This is an excellent analogy that can be extended to all public services. #Renationalise 12820
Reposted by IanClimate News @climatenews.bsky.social · 24/07/2026France is on fire. Spain is on fire. Norway is on fire. Sicily is on fire. Ontario is on fire. Scotland is on fire. Bolivia is on fire. Algeria is on fire. England is on fire. Greta wasn't wrong when she said our house was on fire. We are in a climate emergency. - Greenpeace UK 30719320
Reposted by IanMargarete Rosalind Weidenhammer @margareterosali.bsky.social · 20/07/2026@volcaholic1.bsky.social 😨 #Climatechange is coming for us all last night it reached the heart of #Scotland 's capital A #wildfire broke out in Holyrood Park #Edinburgh as strong winds & tinder-dry vegetation helped the flames spread This is not the Amazon.This is not Australia.This is Scotland. 14630
Reposted by IanMarwood @andmarwood.bsky.social · 04/07/2026I expect Nigel Farage will be all over this in his support of The Canary? Didn't he position himself as the people's champion against debanking? 0139
Reposted by IanBladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 27/06/2026So last night there was a fire in my street. I thought, oh that's a bit hot. So I turned my AC on, problem solved. Unfortunately the whole street and my house burned down. Because the solution was to put out the fire. 419624
Reposted by Ianpaulusthewoodgnome @paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social · 20/06/2026'The EU saved $60bn in 2025 by lowering fossil fuel imports, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). 2026 is also proving to be a bumper year for renewables. Wind and solar generated more electricity than gas globally for the first month ever in April.' www.euronews.com/2026/05/30/c...euronews.comEU saved over €50 billion in 2025 by lowering fossil fuel importsInvesting in renewables has also ensured greater energy security at a moment when the war on Iran is destabilising supplies and forcing up costs. 15824
Reposted by IanPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 06/06/2026“Would you trust a party that wants to repeal the Equality Act, strip back workers’ rights, legalise zero-hours exploitation and fire and rehire, with the creation of your replacement human rights framework?” thedailybritain.co.uk/peter-stefan...thedailybritain.co.ukPeter Stefanovic: if the media explained Reform's policies, nobody would vote for themLawyer Peter Stefanovic breaks down Reform's Great Repeal Act: scrapping sick pay rights, legalising fire and rehire, repealing the Equality Act and leaving the ECHR. 18587221
Reposted by IanMatt @itsmattagain.bsky.social · 03/06/2026That wasn't a protest. It was a race riot, organised by extreme right agitators. Why are we giving this linguistic cover. 2193
Ian @ianbspencer.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Plenty of lightning on the moors between Manchester and Sheffield 07:03 28 May 2026. 010
Ian @ianbspencer.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Looks as though "TrumpSpeak" is seeping into the Grauniad newsroom. 011
Reposted by IanNormal Island News @normalisland.co.uk · 18/05/2026People are upset that Andy Burnham won't back electoral reform, but on the plus side, at least he is keeping Rachel Reeves' fiscal rules. That's what you all want, isn't it? ♥️ 712726
Ian @ianbspencer.bsky.social · 15/05/2026"It would be the ultimate political paradox: Burnham blocked from the leadership not by Starmer’s strength, but by a brand so tarnished under Starmer's watch that even 'safe' seats become unwinnable." 021
Reposted by IanCouncil Estate Media @councilestatemedia.uk · 11/05/2026If a Green candidate called for Jews to be melted down and used to fill pot holes, Keir Starmer would call a Cobra meeting and proscribe the Green Party, but a Reform candidate can say that about Nigerians and silence. This is what we mean when we say there is a racism hierarchy. 7350111
Reposted by IanCorrinaLeeB 🇨🇦 @corrina.sheshed.rocks · 01/05/2026Jimmy Kimmel has outdone himself this time! This pharmaceutical ad about Felon47 is hilarious! 👏👏👏👏👏😂👏👏👏👏👏 #ReZyne #JimmyKimmel 16849542112
Ian @ianbspencer.bsky.social · 17/04/2026I’ve signed this calling for the full Mandelson files, including vetting documents, to be published. Parliament and the public need the full facts, not partial disclosure. Sign here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pu...you.38degrees.org.ukPublish the Peter Mandelson filesRevelations about the disgraced Lord Peter Mandelson’s relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein have rocked Britain. Recent reporting has revealed that Mandelson did not receive approva... 010
Ian @ianbspencer.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Brilliant insight from Michael Palin. BBC Small Prophets, Episode 3. 000
Reposted by IanMichael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Whoah. This hits hard: unreplug.com/blog/dear-mi...unreplug.comDr. Mann, We Read Science Under Siege. This Website Is What You're Warning About.An open letter to Michael Mann. You identified five forces threatening science. AI is the force multiplier. This website is the proof of concept. 1114055
Ian @ianbspencer.bsky.social · 14/02/2026First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped. Yet the Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented. Tell Keir Starmer to change this. actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...actionnetwork.orgThe Representation of the People Bill MUST scrap First Past the PostFirst Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped. Yet the new Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our rotten voting system, which lea... 111
Reposted by IanPhillips OBrien @phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 13/02/2026The Trump administration is literally going to kill its supporters, and still they cheer the circus. 49708226
Reposted by IanMarwood @andmarwood.bsky.social · 11/02/2026This is why the UK should also #SayNoToPalantir! 0117
Reposted by IanDinsdale Piranha @heptaglemious.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Fun fact: Ukraine surrendered its nuclear weapons in return for security guarantees. Since then, Putin has invaded twice and annexed a significant chunk of the country. Even before Trump, American “guarantees” were a debased currency. Now? Worthless. theconversation.com/trump-wants-...theconversation.comTrump wants Ukraine to give up the Donbas in return for security guarantees. It could be suicide for KyivKyiv is being told to give up territory which forms its main barrier preventing Russia from sweeping across Ukraine. 064
Reposted by IanRichard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · 23/01/2026What to think now of Burnham? www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/01...taxresearch.org.ukWhat to think now of Burnham?There is talk again that Andy Burnham might return to Westminster. A byelection in Manchester opens the possibility, and if he does, there will be plenty of cynical commentary. Some will say he is si... 54919
Reposted by IanMarwood @andmarwood.bsky.social · 18/01/2026A collection of important posts on Europe's response to Trump introducing tariffs to scare off any defence of him invading Greenland #TrumpTariffsGreenland 1/ 272
Reposted by IanZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 18/01/2026A real shame if this photo went viral again today. 8226501410
Reposted by IanMelissa Nadia Viviana 🐸 @resistrebelrevolt.net · 17/01/2026My other friend from Minnesota just said it makes no sense for ICE to invade Minnesota in winter. Did they not learn about the Battle of Stalingrad? I said: well Trump always wants to copy Hitler and that was Hitler's same fatal mistake. 🤣😂 4375
Reposted by IanBluesky @bsky.app · 28/06/2023The post composer now explains the benefit of alt text, which we hope will encourage folks to write alt text. The alt text editor now also shows the image along side the alt text input field. 1225156
Reposted by Ianpsbaker10.bsky.social @psbaker10.bsky.social · 04/01/2026Another fine mess ... bsky.app/profile/just... 0141
Reposted by IanDr Farbod @emergencybod.medsky.social · 01/01/2026🎵 Looks like we made it 🎵 🎶 Oh babe we made it 🎶 07315
Reposted by IanChristo @mccustard.bsky.social · 28/12/2025The Besotted Wretch; bookshop, cafe & welfare rights advice, Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, in January 2016. When the same 2 guys came back to try to rob us a second time we knew we'd probably be better off closing down. We worked more or less for nothing, but have no regrets. It was a dream fulfilled. 0333
Reposted by IanChristo @mccustard.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Roe deer today in Kirkcolm, North Rhins. She's keeping an eye on me even though we're on opposite sides of the burn. 0282
Reposted by IanChristo @mccustard.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Today's walk in the December sunshine. 2025 has just 1 day left. May it be a peaceful one. 16107358
Reposted by IanQueen of the Nightshades @rabelazy.bsky.social · 16/12/2025The Labout Party truly is Margaret Thatcher's greatest achievement, as they happy to let hunger strikers die.thenational.scotMPs laugh after minister rejects meeting Palestine Action hunger strikers' familiesMPs laughed as a minister rejected a request to meet with the families of imprisoned Palestine Action-affiliated hunger strikers. 216579
Reposted by IanDr Ellie Mackin Roberts @elliemackinroberts.net · 16/12/2025Hey, do you all know that there are people in prison in the UK, arrested for connection to Palestine Action, who have been on hunger strike for 45 days. David Lammy refuses to even engage with MPs to discuss the issue. David Lammy has taken over £30k from pro-Israel lobby groups.theguardian.comPalestine Action-linked hunger strikers ‘may die without Lammy’s intervention’Justice secretary criticised for refusing to meet lawyers who say health of their jailed clients is ‘rapidly deteriorating’ 57860
Reposted by IanJust Kevin @kevinleecaster.bsky.social · 15/12/2025World’s largest battery-electric ship is now testing the limits of what megawatt-scale charging and battery storage can do. It will be used to cross the Rio de la Plata estuary, connecting the ports of Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. #EnergySky spectrum.ieee.org/electric-boa...spectrum.ieee.orgMeet the World’s Largest Battery-Electric FerryCan Hull 096's massive battery system redefine maritime electrification? 086
Reposted by IanLaura McInerney @missmc.bsky.social · 07/12/2025My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’ 243139934294
Reposted by IanEveryDoctor @everydoctor.org.uk · 24/11/2025💡Did you know the NHS is about to pay £21bn+ to private companies? 💸 A staggering amount that could have gone straight into hospitals and front-line care — but instead, it’s lining the pockets of private firms. ➡️ everydoctor.org.uk/nhs-trusts-t... 04736
Reposted by IanMarwood @andmarwood.bsky.social · 23/11/2025First 3 minutes of this video = Oil & gas lobbyists on their way to #COP30youtu.beMANYouTube video by Steve Cutts 063
Ian @ianbspencer.bsky.social · 22/11/2025It looks like Google is being nosey and, if you don’t manually turn these setting off, your private messages may be used for AI training behind the scenes. Be warned, we need to control AI before it runs out of control and not create an even larger monster than social media is today. 174
Reposted by IanDr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 26/10/2025As a GP, I am not allowed to receive a pen or post-it note pad from a pharmaceutical company rep Govt banned them in case I was influenced to prescribe medications This should also be banned Influence being bought in Govt Patients should influence not the healthy & wealthy 5224140
Reposted by IanMarwood @andmarwood.bsky.social · 24/10/2025Blimey, it's quite symbolic. And what tacky crap is he going to replace it with? 164
Reposted by IanRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 22/10/2025By moving to the “center,” Democrats have failed to fight the forces that led us to Donald Trump: widening inequality, economic insecurity, and the unchecked political power of corporations and the rich. There is no more "center" anymore, despite what pundits say. Watch.youtube.comThe Failures of “Centrism”Robert Reich 801385374