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Jean McLean

@jeanmclean.bsky.social
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Professional trouble maker, self identifies as a campaigner #ynwa Thoughts are my own.

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Jean McLean @jeanmclean.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Need For An Extreme Wealth Commission event at Hilton hotel
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Reform UK's record-breaking donor was accused of running “in effect a money laundering platform”. Prosecutors accused Delo of being the “leader of a criminal enterprise” who knew that his Bitmex platform had become a “magnet for money laundering and criminal activity”.
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Reform UK Is Now a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Corrupt Crypto Industry
As criminal investigations into Reform’s funding continue, much of the British press continues to give a free pass to Nigel Farage’s shady funders
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Richard Delevan @richard.wickedproblems.earth · 10/09/2026
I just signed this open letter to RNLI volunteers saying that Britain values their service. In case anyone else wants to sign 38d.gs/jpcf
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An open letter in support of the volunteers and staff at the RNLI
This is a disgrace. Brave RNLI volunteers being called scum for risking their lives to save others at sea is just plain wrong. So I've signed an open letter of thanks for the RNLI letting them know th...
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Oxfam News Team @oxfamgbnews.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
As fighting intensifies in Yemen, Oxfam is warning that further escalation risks worsening an already catastrophic humanitarian crisis, with civilians facing increased displacement, hunger and loss of life.
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Oxfam GB | Oxfam issues warning about “dire threat to civilians” as fighting escalates in Yemen
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 05/09/2026
Good news: he lost.
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Oxfam News Team @oxfamgbnews.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The catastrophic floods in Nepal are a stark warning of what a hotter world will mean for communities on the climate frontline and demonstrate why governments and donors must invest now in climate resilience, adaptation and disaster preparedness. www.oxfam.org.uk/mc/ntw6hx/
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Oxfam GB | Nepal’s catastrophic floods “wake-up call” on climate action
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Oxfam News Team @oxfamgbnews.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
"They are without food, they are without shelter, they are without power or... any supplies." Oxfam's Chiran Thapa on Sky News.
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Oxfam News Team @oxfamgbnews.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
As the Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh enters its tenth year, Oxfam is warning that shrinking humanitarian resources risk undoing years of progress and placing already stretched essential services in Cox’s Bazar under even greater pressure. www.oxfam.org.uk/mc/dpsjak/
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Oxfam GB | Oxfam warns funding cuts put lifesaving services at risk as Rohingya crisis enters tenth year
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Oxfam News Team @oxfamgbnews.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Drowning in Scarcity: The Silent Warfare of Thirst in Taiz www.oxfam.org.uk/mc/ojhz4b/ #WWWeek #WaterForPeopleAndProgress
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Oxfam GB | Drowning in Scarcity: The Silent Warfare of Thirst in Taiz
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Oxfam News Team @oxfamgbnews.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
“This is a disaster unfolding right before our eyes, and it is the result of political choices. We urgently need proper funding to be restored. Without it, the virus will continue to spread, and more lives will be lost.” - Oxfam's Dr Manenji Mangundu www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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The desperate race to contain Ebola in DR Congo as deadly outbreak reaches 100 days
The death toll has accelerated sharply, with roughly half of the more than 2,500 deaths recorded in the past 20 days – with the threat fuelled by a mix of conflict, misinformation and services straine...
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
This iconic Fabian Todorovic cartoon is still one of the best I’ve seen at illustrating the remarkable amount of space we surrender to cars, leaving little space left for everyone and everything else. The text added later makes the bonus point that many drivers still manage to complain about it.
Cartoon image of a street with much of the space taken up by a car with a single driver, while the rest of the street has people tightly packed in a bus, a bus shelter and riding bikes in a bike lane. Adding insult to injury, the driver says “damn those bike paths and bike lanes taking all the space.”
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Oxfam News Team @oxfamgbnews.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Humanitarianism is not collapsing. It is being traded and compromised - Oxfam's Amitabh Behar for Al Jazeera www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...
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Humanitarianism is not collapsing. It is being traded and compromised
This is endangering the lives of humanitarian workers and the vulnerable communities they serve.
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Oxfam News Team @oxfamgbnews.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Important investigation from the FT, which Oxfam contributed to.
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Parliament to debate petition to ‘stop Musk interference’ in UK politics MPs are pushing for further reforms to prevent wealthy foreigners from exploiting legal loopholes www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/par...
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Parliament to debate petition to ‘stop Musk interference’ in UK politics
Parliament will debate a petition to tighten the rules on political donations as MPs vie to stop Elon Musk’s interference in UK politics.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
This needs to be taken seriously and taken seriously now - not in 3 years' time. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Oxfam News Team @oxfamgbnews.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
In response to the successful trial of the 'fridge-free' version of the tetanus-diphtheria vaccine, the Country Director for Oxfam in Somalia said to BBC Radio 4 that she welcomed it, but that it could not replace the challenges on the ground, such as access to clean water.
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John Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @thinkorswim.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Now that’s how you run a newspaper advert.
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Pretty remarkable how often the free speech warriors of Reform are now running to the police to report people for hurty words
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Reform council chief threatens to report café boss who fed kids for free to cops
EXCLUSIVE: Barry Ashley, who runs the Grumpy Cook café in Hastings, and Labour MP Helena Dollimore have been told by East Sussex County Council chief Andy Woolley that he plans to contact police after...
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Oxfam News Team @oxfamgbnews.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
New Oxfam analysis shows the world's biggest oil companies are on course for bumper profits while the emissions they produce are fuelling the heatwaves across Britain and elsewhere. www.oxfam.org.uk/media/press-...
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Oxfam GB | Big Oil profits surge as Britons count the cost of deadly heatwaves and high energy bills
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Oxfam News Team @oxfamgbnews.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Jean McLean, Chief Influencing Officer at Oxfam: “Ed Miliband takes on the role of Foreign Secretary at a defining moment for Britain and the world. "Restoring the aid budget to 0.7% of GNI must be central to rebuilding Britain’s global leadership." www.oxfam.org.uk/media/press-...
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Oxfam GB | "A real moment to be better" - Oxfam reacts to appointment of Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary
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Oxfam News Team @oxfamgbnews.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Oxfam says adding to the debt burden of countries on the frontlines of the climate crisis to fund England’s bus fares will be “detrimental”. Joanna Trevor, Oxfam’s climate and water expert, spoke to LBC this morning.
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Oxfam GB @oxfamgb.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Days after the UK government announced aid cuts to parts of Africa, Ed Miliband takes on the role of Foreign Secretary at a defining moment for Britain and the world. This is a real moment to be better and restore the UK aid budget. Demand action. ➡️ bit.ly/4wTJ9C1
Text says: Last week the UK government announced aid cuts of up to 90% to parts of Africa.  

Now as the new Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband has the opportunity to do better. 
Text says: Across the globe, crises are deepening. From the Democratic Republic of Congo to South Sudan, communities are facing infectious disease, conflict, hunger and climate shocks. 

Image shows person wearing helmet and PPE.Text says: “Aid cuts will not make the UK safer, and it will not reduce inequality at home or abroad. You don’t build security by walking away from insecurity.” 

Jean McLean, Chief Influencing Officer, Oxfam GBText Says: Demand action 

Tell the new prime minister and his cabinet to restore the UK aid budget. 

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Oxfam News Team @oxfamgbnews.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
New details published today reveal which countries will bear the brunt of the UK's aid cuts, exposing the human consequences of a decision that risks leaving more people hungry, more communities without vital support, and more lives lost to preventable causes.
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Oxfam GB @oxfamgb.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela, seconds apart. At least 235 people have died, and 4,300 people have been injured. Our partners on the ground are working hard to determine what people most urgently need. Please donate: bit.ly/4xRiGWT
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Oxfam GB | Donate to the Venezuela Earthquake Appeal
Venezuela Earthquake Appeal
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Jean McLean @jeanmclean.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
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Israel continues to commit genocide by targeting children in Gaza, UN inquiry finds
Independent report says by aiming at children Israel is undermining capacity of Palestinian people to exist
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Oxfam News Team @oxfamgbnews.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Keir Starmer's resignation must open door to leadership that stands for human rights, justice and solidarity - at home and around the world: www.oxfam.org.uk/media/press-...
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Oxfam GB | Oxfam: Next leader must stand for human rights, end aid cuts and reject division
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Oxfam GB @oxfamgb.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Hope lies in building a society that is kinder and more united, both within our borders and beyond them, so everyone has the power to thrive, not just survive. Read more➡️ www.oxfam.org.uk/media/press-...
Text reads, "Keir Starmer's resignation marks an opportunity for reflection on the kind of leadership our country needs. We need someone who stands firmly for; human rights, international law, climate justice, gender justice." Oxfam logo in bottom right corner.
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Andy Scollick @andyscollick.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Globally, children face increasing threats from heatwaves, storms, floods and droughts as the climate crisis worsens, with more than one billion facing at least three of these at once. (Guardian)
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Half of world’s children exposed to at least three climate hazards, Unicef says
Almost every child, including those from high-income countries, is now exposed to at least one hazard
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John Delmenico @thebigjohnnyd.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Mamdani’s New York is having the kind of run that you normally only see in a montage at the end of a Disney Channel movie
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Jean McLean @jeanmclean.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
"A trillionaire is not a sign of a healthy economy - it's a sign wealth & power are concentrated in the hands of a few while millions... struggle to afford the basics,” This should be a "wake-up call", she says, adding that "this is a dark day for global democracy". www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...
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SpaceX IPO: Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX shares soar on stock market debut
The company's shares were trading at $160.95 each (£120) at the market's close on Friday, above the company's estimated listing price of $135.
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Compass @compassoffice.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Great to hear from @faizashaheen.bsky.social about the incredible work of @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social mobilising for wealth taxes! #ChangeNOW 🤝
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Jean McLean @jeanmclean.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The role of INGOs must continue to evolve, including the role played by UK-based organisations within global networks. That means listening more, sharing power more effectively, and ensuring that local organisations and communities are leading decision-making. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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At Oxfam, we too are calling for radical reform of the aid system | Letters
Letters: Richard Hawkes of Oxfam GB responds to an article by Halima Begum calling for the ‘dinosaurs’ of international aid to adapt
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Ross Macfarlane @rossmacfarlane.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Europeans rushing to get off fossil fuel roller coaster as demand surges for solar, heat pumps, EVs and other options. "Households are now seeing that they are only one Trump-ignited war away from very expensive tank refueling or heating bills” @nytimes.com
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How Energy Prices Are Driving Demand for Solar Panels and Heat Pumps
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Jean McLean @jeanmclean.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Started at OxfamGB this week aware in many ways that I stand on the shoulders of giants. Looking forward to working with colleagues across the federation.
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Jean McLean @jeanmclean.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Orban gone!
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Jean McLean @jeanmclean.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
We have to invest for greater energy resilience so we should spend on renewables, rather than the less secure and more polluting alternative www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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New North Sea drilling would barely reduce UK gas imports at all, data shows
Exclusive: research finds Jackdaw field would provide only about 2% of current demand, and Rosebank only 1%
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ashley fairbanks @ziibiing.com · 24/02/2026
I need to address this immediately, because I am WAY too Minnesotan to ever claim credit for this. I built a thing to point the fire hose of people's generosity in the right direction. That's it. I am thankful for the piece, because hopefully it means people will donate more money.
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She’s raised almost $20m to help Minnesota – she thinks you can do it too
Ashley Fairbanks launched Stand with Minnesota as ICE raids rocked her home town – now donations are pouring in, and families’ rent is being paid
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Jean McLean @jeanmclean.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Eco-social contracts, mindset shifts and moving to action: www.greeneconomycoalition.org/news-and-res...
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Redesigning the Rules: Power, Purpose and the Future of Our Economy
Prepared remarks for “From Despair to Action: Building Progressive Futures” hosted by Sussex School for Progressive Futures.
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FLAVOR FLAV ⏰ @flavorflav.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Formal invitation to the hockey team sent,,, if any people with connections to the hockey team wanna have them email my team my bio. I’m for real. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Email to USA Hockey
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Dr Jo Wilding @jowilding.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
@jeanmclean.bsky.social of Green Economy Coalition talks about investing in people with amazing ideas and energy and commitment for ambitious climate action.
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Cost of Living Action @costoflivingaction.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Almost two thirds of people in the UK have cut back on essentials due to the cost of living. The crisis isn’t over — it’s getting worse. Today we're launching the Cost of Living Action campaign, calling on the Government to end this crisis and ensure it never happens again.
a graphic saying '63% say they have cut back on essentials because of the cost of living crisis', with some trollies illustrating the proportion.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
This is how our government has been corrupted: 1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office. 2) Elected officials rewrite the rules in the donors' favor. 3) Donors make a huge profit. 4) Repeat. For the sake of democracy, we must get Big Money out of politics.
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Sechindra Vallury @sechindra.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
A heartening story about conservation: www.bbc.com/future/artic...
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From bad omen to national treasure: The rare bone-swallower stork saved by a female army
Once known as a bird of ill omen, India's endangered hargila has gained an army of protectors. Now it's beginning to bounce back.
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Jean McLean @jeanmclean.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
People want governments to #reclaimtheeconomy for people and the planet 350.org/84-of-us-wan...
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84% of us want nature protected, even if it slows economic growth
A new global poll shows people want governments to reclaim the economy for people and the planet.
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Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · 28/01/2026
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
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Jean McLean @jeanmclean.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Green tech investments hit a record $2.3tn last year www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Green Tech Investments Hit a Record $2.3 Trillion Last Year
Despite the surge, there are signs the energy transition isn’t gaining the momentum necessary to reach net-zero emissions.
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Jean McLean @jeanmclean.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Scotland's net zero economy grew by 20% between 2022 and 2024 eciu.net/analysis/rep...
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The future is green: The economic opportunities brought by the UK’s…
The net zero economy has become a significant driver of growth and innovation in the UK, achieving remarkable growth over recent years.
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Jean McLean @jeanmclean.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Across countries and political contexts, people increasingly understand that clean energy is not the cause of rising costs — it is one of the most powerful solutions to them. 350.org/affordabilit...
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Affordability is the defining climate issue of 2026
New research reveals that people want governments to spend on clean energy and bring living costs down.
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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Braverman seems a little better known than Jenrick (11-41) but without being more popular. She was Home Secretary twice, and has a smaller Don't Know segment
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