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Dr Jackie Turvey Tait @jaxtait.bsky.social · 14h

"Over time, these experiences can reshape how people understand themselves & their place in society. Being persistently unseen and unheard, & unable to sustain meaningful relationships, can erode a person’s identity, foster self-stigma, & diminish their sense of worth" Sound familiar? #LongCovid

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The self cannot exist in isolation

<p><em>Incarceration is usually framed as the justified removal of freedom of movement. <strong>Federica Coppola</strong>, Associate Professor of Criminal Law at IE University Law School and author of...

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It was brilliant to take part in a roundtable with Citizens UK's Camden chapter this morning, to talk about how we bring communities in Holborn and St Pancras together and keep one another safe. Thanks very much for having me!

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Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The UN warns the world has a narrowing window to restore forests, vital for food security and climate resilience. Barely a fifth of promised restoration is happening. We are one of the world's most nature-depleted countries. There's no excuse for inaction. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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UN warns of ‘narrowing window’ to restore world’s forests

Food and Agriculture Organization urges governments to make forest restoration a national priority

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Encouraging words from the PM on social housing but STILL no new funding for councils to buy existing homes at scale. Fixing the devastation of Right to Buy cannot be achieved just through sluggish building. Time for Buy the Supply. Sign my petition: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...

you.38degrees.org.uk

Fund Councils to Buy the Supply of Council Homes

We urgently need to replenish our decimated council housing stock, and part of the answer is real funding for councils to Buy the Supply. Over 169,000 children are homeless and living in overcrowded ...

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I have said before and will again: any electoral reform commission must NOT rule out a change of system BEFORE the next election if needed. We cannot risk a minority vote handing a huge majority to any party that would take a shredder to democracy itself.

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Dr Jackie Turvey Tait @jaxtait.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Some people will develop longterm chronic illness, some people will die (remember when they always used to add "sadly" to that sentence?) Failing to upgrade indoor air quality regulations, (as recommended by the UK Covid Inquiry in all healthcare settings) is a political choice.

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Latest Covid and flu symptoms as cases rise

Flu and Covid cases are on the rise this autumn, though are at expected levels for the time of year

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 28/09/2026

Unaffordable rents. Spiralling bills. Not enough council homes. People need bold change on housing, not more of the same.

Headline reads: “It’s time to get housing costs under control.”
Quote from Zack Polanski, Leader of the Green Party:
“The Prime Minister promises he won’t ‘back away from difficult issues’ at the Labour Party Conference, but he has little to offer people who are struggling with unaffordable housing and spiralling bills.
“While Labour pats itself on the back in Liverpool, I’ve been knocking on hundreds of doors in Holborn and St Pancras. People want to see bold change, not more of the same - and that’s why we’re calling for rent controls and 150,000 new social and council homes every year.”

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 28/09/2026

While Labour talks about change at its Conference, their actions in arming Israel and arresting people for supporting Palestine Action remain the same.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 28/09/2026

Today’s speech from the Chancellor shows Labour offering more of the same. We need real action to tackle extreme wealth inequality in this country and make the super-rich pay their fair share.

Headline reads: “It’s time to tackle extreme wealth inequality.”
Quote from Ellie Chowns, MP for North Herefordshire:
“The Chancellor used his speech today to repeatedly stress a message of new leadership offering new hope, yet when it came to the substance behind the rhetoric, Britain was once again left with more of the same.
“He made no mention of the extraordinary wealth inequality holding our country back, nor did he state any ambitions for fair taxation of wealth.
“A government serious about fixing our economy cannot afford to look the other way while the uber-rich accumulate ever-more wealth and dodge paying their fair share.”

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 29/09/2026

"Miliband was right to highlight the threat that climate breakdown poses to our national security – though the full extent of these threats, highlighted by UK intelligence agencies in a report last year, have never been fully released." Adrian Ramsay asks: where does Labour stand on climate?

WHERE DOES LABOUR STAND ON THE CLIMATE CRISIS?

ADRIAN RAMSAY
MP FOR WAVENEY VALLEY

"Miliband asked where each and every party stands on tackling the climate crisis.
The Green Party is unequivocal: it means no new drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea. It means no green light for a third runway at Heathrow. It means massive investment in our homes, green energy sources and transport in ways that both tackle the climate crisis and cut people’s bills.

So we ask Labour: where do you stand on these issues?"

Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of the Green Party of England and Wales, c/o PO Box Green Party, London SE1P 6YL

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

No progress or real focus from this government on the crucial issue of #resilience: the government needs to focus on ensuring basic essentials. Which demands reshoring and near-shoring supplies www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

theguardian.com

Hospitals in England hit by shortages of common drugs such as paracetamol

NHS trusts also report disruption to supplies last winter of co-codamol and blood pressure medication ramipril

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Chris Hinchliff MP @chrishinchliff.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The climate crisis isn't about the end of the world. It's whether you can get the basics at the end of the month. When drought hits, shelves empty and food prices rise. Climate action isn't a nice-to-have. It's essential to the living standards of working families.

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Britain could face food shortages as drought continues, farmers warn

Farmers battle to salvage what they can of their crops as heatwave set to continue

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Chris Hinchliff MP @chrishinchliff.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Britain has been on the wrong path for 40+ years. Our economy is geared to boost profit for the richest, not meet people’s needs - leaving families exposed when climate shocks hit. El Niño is a wakeup call. A new climate will mean lower living standards. We must change course.

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Chris Hinchliff MP @chrishinchliff.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The Government must save Oaken Wood and protect all ancient woodland. We’re suffering from decades of environmental carelessness: our farmlands have been baked hard and cities are sweltering. Destroying habitats which store water in the ground and cool our landscape is bonkers!

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This is what the path to winning looks like - but only if we keep the numbers up. More people came out to volunteering that there's no way of getting a photo angle to show them all! This is a huge moment - time to get it done. 10 days left. Sign up below 👇🏽

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Huge crowd smiling with vote greens signs

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Thank you so much to Camden Muslim Women's voice for your warmth, and for welcoming me at Calthorpe Community Garden today! If I'm elected as MP for Holborn & St Pancras, I promise to always speak with you, not for you.

Zack with a group of women in Calthorpe Community Garden

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Yoshua Bengio @yoshuabengio.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Humanity has summoned the courage and wisdom to manage catastrophic risks before. This is one of those moments, far bigger than any personal, commercial, or national interest. The choices we make about this technology today will shape generations to come. We must act now.

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Yoshua Bengio @yoshuabengio.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I was invited to address the UN Security Council this afternoon to discuss the unprecedented threat posed by uncontrolled frontier AI agents.

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Dr Jackie Turvey Tait @jaxtait.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

"Farmers across the country are reporting a devastating outlook, with crop-destroying heat and drought, and soaring fertiliser costs tied to the war in Iran piling pressure on what has already been a challenging few years."

theguardian.com

‘We can’t ride this storm’: the English farmers facing uncertainty after sustainability funding runs dry

After the available money ran out after just six hours, some fear they will have to reverse efforts to boost nature

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We can win in Holborn & St Pancras But we need your help on the streets to help make history. 💚

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Yesterday I met women from community organisations across Holborn & St Pancras From the value of care as work, to tackling racial hatred and violence against women and girls, women's issues ares everyone’s issues and women’s priorities are at the heart of this campaign.

Group of people holding up signs saying vote green, women say core Zack and Gaza: stop the genocide

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Zack with two women smiling at the camera with vote green in the background

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Absolutely huge victory as the Green Party take on Labour and win in Brighton! Huge congratulations to Cllr Mark Strong and the entire team. Labour have tired old solutions and Burnham is more of the same. The Green Party is the change we need. Awesome win! 💚🎉

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Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

More importantly, we need the Government to tell us how they're going to act on its findings. When Parliament returns after conference recess, I'll continue pushing. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under Starmer

El Niño poses critical threat to nations’ defences, says Ed Miliband in presentation to global foreign ministers

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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The fact that the entire funding pot for the SFI was allocated within mere hours of applications opening demonstrates the huge ambition of our farmers to invest in sustainable practices - but without proper support from the govt to do so, countless farmers will be left unable to take on this work.

I am writing about the closure of Window 2 of the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26)
and the farmers who have been left without an agreement - despite making genuine efforts to
apply. The window opened yesterday morning, 22nd September, and closed at 15:48, after the
£233 million budget had been committed. The fact that the entire fund was allocated within hours
is striking evidence of the level of demand from farmers for support to adopt and maintain
sustainable, nature- and river-friendly farming practices.
Farmers have contacted me directly. One told me they pressed the application button at around
16:00, only to find the budget had already been exhausted. Another, whose SFI23 agreement
expires in November, encountered a Rural Payments Agency (RPA) functionality problem,
followed RPA advice to re-apply, and ultimately found SFI26 closed before they could secure the
support they had been trying to obtain. A further farmer described confusion over the status of
their different applications within the RPA system. These cases raise immediate questions about
how farmers who made every reasonable effort to apply will be treated. But they also point to a
wider issue - the speed at which the funding was taken up suggests that the problem is not a lack
of willingness among farmers to deliver environmental outcomes, but a lack of sufficient, reliable
public investment to enable them to do so.
I therefore ask that your Department urgently:
1. Provides a remedy for farmers who made genuine and timely attempts to apply but were
unable to secure an agreement - particularly those whose existing environmental
agreements are expiring before the next SFI opportunity.
2. Reviews cases involving technical or administrative problems, including farmers who
followed RPA advice to withdraw, reject, or reapply - and ensure that farmers who lost
access to funding because of such problems have a route to redress.
3. Publishes a clear account of Window 2,…

4. Sets out what support is available to farmers with expiring agreements who have been left
without a new agreement - rather than simply asking them to wait for SFI27. Your
Department specifically created an early application mechanism for farmers with eligible
agreements, so I hope you will agree that continuity for these farmers needs to be
addressed quickly.
5. Uses the evidence from SFI26 to set a significantly more ambitious level of funding for
future environmental farming support. The fact that £233 million was committed in less
than six hours should be treated as evidence of substantial unmet demand. I would be
grateful if you could set out how the Government will ensure that farmers who want to
improve soil, protect nature and rivers, build resilience and produce food sustainably have
the resources to do so.
In July, you said that you remain committed to bringing greater stability and predictability to the
SFI, and that your Department will keep the core offer largely stable for the remainder of this
Parliament to help farmers plan ahead - but that stability will only be meaningful if farmers can
also have confidence that sufficient funding will be available to participate.
In North Herefordshire and across the nation, farmers are stepping up to deliver environmental
outcomes for the public, and the response to yesterday’s window shows clearly that many are
willing to do so. As Government policy should meet that ambition, rather than creating a system in
which the available support disappears within hours, I would be grateful for a response on (1)
what urgent action you will take for those affected by Window 2, and (2) what assessment your
Department has made of the level of investment required to meet the evident demand for
sustainable, nature- and river-friendly farming.

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Adrian has been doing a great job keeping up the pressure on the government to release this national security report in full 👏 👇 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Why is the UK’s suppressed climate national security report significant?

Warnings about the catastrophic effects of vital ecosystems collapsing were not published under previous prime minister

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Dr Jackie Turvey Tait @jaxtait.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

@adrianramsay.bsky.social: “It’s good that the foreign secretary is presenting the findings of this crucial report... But why are UK MPs still being denied access to the full report? & why has our government still not published its response to how it will address the stark findings?”

theguardian.com

UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under Starmer

El Niño poses critical threat to nations’ defences, says Ed Miliband in presentation to global foreign ministers

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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Nothing says “AI bubble” like the industry’s biggest player opposing the caution that others agree on in the interests of, er, human survival.

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The foiling of another attack on Manchester’s Jewish community reflects concerns heard at my local Synagogue. In Parliament I raised solidarity. There are ways to build community without creating further dividing lines and we must all play our part. www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

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UK National Covid Memorial Wall @covidmemorialwall.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The seasons change. Our love does not. We will never forget them. ♥️🍂

Autumn leaves lying in a puddle against the memorial wall. The red painted hearts of the wall are reflected in the water.

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

"The most severe impacts will be when climate shocks intersect with weak health systems, limited access to health care, food insecurity, displacement & humanitarian crisis" #ClimateEmergency = #PublicHealth emergency phys.org/news/2026-09...

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UN warns super El Niño a 'significant' threat to world health

El Niño represents a "significant" threat to global health, the United Nations warned Tuesday, as the world braces for a cycle of the climate phenomenon predicted to be the most intense on record.

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Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The pupils had great questions. One asked, "Why did you become an MP?" My answer: I grew up here in East Anglia, I care about our community and I've cared about the environment since I was at school myself. I wanted to make a difference in politics by helping bring about positive change.

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Deeply disappointing to see Libdem leader now supporting more drilling in the North Sea - it will add to global volume of climate emissions, drive climate breakdown & send a dangerous signal to the rest of the world

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Sir Ed Davey says Jackdaw gas field 'makes sense' as decision looms for government

A consultation on the gas field - located 150 miles northeast of Aberdeen - closed last month, with the prime minister set to make a decision.

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Dr Jackie Turvey Tait @jaxtait.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Global existential threats require global solutions. In his UNGA speech Trump flat-out denies real risks (like the climate emergency & unfettered AI development), whilst threatening genocide against Iran and handing a free pass to American war-criminals.

theguardian.com

Trump’s threat to annihilate Iran to UN general assembly is stunning, even for him

US president may have upstaged the ghost of Soviet leader Khrushchev by musing destruction of fellow member state

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Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It's great that the Foreign Secretary has acknowledged the national security threat posed by climate breakdown and nature loss. Now we need a whole-of-government approach to match that recognition, not just words at Climate Week. #UNGA www.gov.uk/government/s...

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'What climate security means now' - Foreign Secretary at New York Climate Week

Foreign Secretary address at New York Climate Week's Opening Ceremony, speaking on: 'What climate security means now'

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I was interviewed about my Bill in a new documentary for Channel 4! This sounds like a Bill only for republicans, but I believe monarchists should be its most fervent supporters. Perhaps with greater transparency, further reputational damage could be prevented. www.channel4.com/programmes/t...

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The Royals: Time to Go?

Is it time to think the unthinkable? Should the UK put the royal family out to grass?

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Are the Royal Family public servants or not? And if they are, then why do they have a blanket exemption on rules that others have to follow? In July I introduced a Bill to end outrageous Royal exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act. You can read it here: bills.parliament.uk/bills/4267

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Dr Heidy Khlaaf (هايدي خلاف) @heidykhlaaf.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

New from me in Nature. I discuss the need to look to regulated industries on how to govern AI, and not give into AI companies' self-regulation. Those actually serious about safety and security would start by applying safety critical techniques and legislation first. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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Why AI companies can’t be trusted to self-regulate

From aviation to banking, high-risk industries are subject to independent oversight and meaningful penalties. AI companies should be no exception.

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Yoshua Bengio @yoshuabengio.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Very encouraged to see so many countries coming together to call for mandatory pre-deployment testing & independent evaluation; global coordination on common standards; the creation of an intergovernmental organization; and other critical actions to mitigate the major risks of frontier AI.

presidentti.fi

A Call for Control of Frontier AI Models - Presidentti

September 2026 Artificial intelligence is an extremely powerful technology. It has potential to improve lives, advance science and strengthen our economies. At the same time, the rapid development of ...

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The most wholesome and radical event in Brighton this weekend was… Kidical Mass! All our cities need to make cycling safe and enjoyable every day, for everyone from 3 to 93. 💚

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Dr Jackie Turvey Tait @jaxtait.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"People forget. They become complacent. They overlook the strains in financial markets that have been allowed to become too big and too powerful. So while recent events may blow over, it would also be sensible to plan for another September meltdown. Just in case."

theguardian.com

All the signs say another financial crisis is coming. Here’s why we need to prepare for it now | Larry Elliott

War, AI disruption and markets in turmoil: the warnings are all there. But lessons from the 2008 crash could help us, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Absolutely horrifying. How can our government be planning to drill for new oil and gas when we know these are the consequences? We have to keep the pressure on this Labour Government to keep all fossil fuels in the ground and secure a safe future for our children and grandchildren.

Babies will face almost twice as much extreme fire weather in Europe that great grandparents

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Our Green Party is people powered. We have the energy and the momentum to win in Holborn & St Pancras. We're about to go up a gear. We'll be out every day and evening and we need you! 🫵🏽 Sign up here: linktr.ee/HSP_6thGreenMP

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Zack with a group of women and a young man all smiling on the street

Zack and Hannah with lots of people waving vote green signs

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Clinically Vulnerable Families 💙💜💗 @cvcev.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Six months on, why hasn't there been action on clean air in healthcare? The Inquiry said air filtration should be prioritised across the UK. But it has slipped through the cracks of the government’s response. What happened - and what can YOU do? 👇

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The Inquiry called for clean air in healthcare. Six months on, where is it?

Opinion | 20th September 2026By Lara Wong, Founder and CEO, Clinically Vulnerable FamiliesChapter one of the Module 3 report, paragraph 1.105. Baroness Hallett writes that new hospitals should be desi...

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Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

In this week's EDP, I've written about my work in Parliament to get a crucial report published and for the Government to finally treat the risk of ecosystem collapse with the seriousness it deserves. www.eadt.co.uk/news/2655233...

eadt.co.uk

Nature security is national security

In the first week back in Parliament, I was pleased to lead a debate on something vital to our national security: nature loss and ecosystem collapse.

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Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I've long thought that nature decline cannot be viewed solely as an environmental issue. Increasingly it's a threat to our national security.

eadt.co.uk

Nature security is national security

In the first week back in Parliament, I was pleased to lead a debate on something vital to our national security: nature loss and ecosystem collapse.

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