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Kevin Wright

@kevwright61.bsky.social
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Ageing leftie/Green. Proud step-dad and grandad. Wildlife gardener. Respector of all life, human and non-human. We're not more important than any other animal.

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Kevin Wright @kevwright61.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Big news from Labour Conference: the PM has announced the government's plan to scrap first past the post. Seats that match votes would change British politics for good, but only if it happens. I've added my name. Join me? action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/201578/...
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The PM used his big speech to promise to fix Westminster's broken voting system.
We've heard promises before. I've signed to make sure this one is kept. It takes 30 seconds
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Kevin Wright @kevwright61.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Data centres are springing up everywhere, using massive amounts of energy and water. I’ve signed @friends-earth.bsky.social’s petition calling for a pause on new data centres until the government gets a grip on the situation. Will you join me? action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/put...
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Stop data centres draining our precious resources
Add my name Data centres are springing up all over the UK – using massive amounts of electricity and, in many cases, huge amounts of water. The UK is already facing water shortages, high energy demand...
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Kevin Wright @kevwright61.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Changing Westminster’s voting system shouldn't be left to the politicians. An independent commission could get the public and experts together in one room to examine the evidence and build consensus for reform. Add your name today: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
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Petition: Set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform to review the electoral system
I ask the Government to set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform, as advocated by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Fair Elections. It should be an independent, time limited, expert led re...
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Kevin Wright @kevwright61.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 11/08/2026
It's now been confirmed that this summer will be the hottest on record. For those opposing bold action on the climate crisis - you're not just putting lives and the planet at risk today, but dooming future generations.
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This burning summer is the proof: the voices of climate denial aren’t just delusional, they’re deadly | Sadiq Khan
Look at our blazing forests and parched cities. Green policies aren’t a ‘luxury’, and we can’t burn more oil and gas. People need the truth, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
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Janine Gibson @janinegibson.ft.com · 08/07/2026
A Brit in the semis of Wimbledon, England still in the World Cup and Nigel Farage spending the summer arguing with a bin. Oh this happy breed of men, this little world, This precious stone set in the silver sea
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Kevin Wright @kevwright61.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Britain’s voting system is broken. 150 MPs are backing an amendment to finally review it. We have until 14 July to convince even more to add their names. I've just emailed mine using this tool. Can you contact yours too? actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
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Ask your MP to back the amendment to fix our broken voting system.
Our voting system is broken. It gives total power to parties that most people didn't vote for, and leaves millions of people unrepresented. 150 MPs have already signed an amendment calling for a tota...
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The multimillionaire Nigel Farage rails against climate action, while gliding from one air-conditioned building to another. He knows that he and his ilk will suffer least. But he is prepared to sacrifice everyone else to the demands of his fossil-fuelled funders. So much for "the man of the people".
A painting which depicts Nero fiddling while Rome burns.
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Kevin Wright @kevwright61.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
UK food production could one day collapse because of biodiversity loss, according to the Joint Intelligence Committee. So please sign this petition to end the UK government's needless attacks on nature: action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/tel...
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
Tell the government: act for nature before it’s too late
Add my name Did you know the UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world? There’s less wildlife today than in living memory − and it’s still disappearing before our eyes. From hedgeho...
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Immigrants & asylum seekers are not our enemies. They are not responsible for the austerity, privatisation, erosion of civic life, thinning of democracy and concentration of power we suffer. But they're being punished for these things. Punished at the behest of the very people who *are* responsible.
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Marina Purkiss @marina-purkiss.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Just watch this… And for the love of God, please see Farage for what he is. His response to Sarah Everard Vs his response to Henry Nowak Jaw dropping.
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Dr Charlie Gardner @charliejgardner.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
On behalf of the elderly people dying in their homes today The baby birds dying in their nests And the insect larvae dying in drying ponds A massive, heartfelt fuck you to the oil industry and its enablers
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UK records highest ever May temperature for second day in a row
Temperature reaches 35C at Heathrow on Tuesday after 34.8C high at Kew Gardens in London on Monday
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Climate change is real and it's happening and it's only going to get worse until everyone wakes the fuck up. By far the biggest threat to us all. We don't have another planet we can go to.
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Lev Parikian @levparikian.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
*Attenborough voice* Prompted by the rise in temperature, the males emerge en masse, exposing their pale and flabby flesh to the sun. Soon it will be a uniform bright pink, and the females, repulsed, will avert their gaze. It is truly one of the most disgusting sights in nature.
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David Graeber Institute @davidgraeberinst.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
No, it’s not ‘normal’ for humans to be in competition all the time. It’s not normal to work for most of your waking hours of the day. It’s not normal to be stressed 24/7. Stop taking a few hundred years of capitalism and pretending that’s just how being human is. It’s not.
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Kevin Wright @kevwright61.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Britain’s voting system is broken. 70 MPs are backing an amendment to finally review it. But to make an impact, we need many more. I’ve urged my MP to support it with this tool. Can you contact yours too? actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
actionnetwork.org
Ask your MP to back the amendment to fix our broken voting system.
Last month’s elections have shown just how broken our voting system is. 70 MPs have just supported an amendment demanding a total review of this system, and a change to proportional representation. B...
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Adil Ray @adilray.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Yesterday Far Right leader Tommy Robinson and his followers openly called for Islam to be removed from the UK and us Muslims to be remigrated. If he had said this about Jews, quite rightly, there would be a national response. But it has been eerily quiet today.
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Kevin Wright @kevwright61.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Most people want a fairer society, a working democracy, a protected planet. So why split the vote and let the far-right in to destroy it all? Sign the @compassoffice.bsky.social open letter urging progressive leaders to cooperate at the next election: actionnetwork.org/forms/unite-...
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Unite the Progressive Majority to Build a Better Britain!
Most people want a fairer society, a working democracy, a protected planet. So why split the vote & let the far-right in to destroy it all? That's why I've signed this open letter urging progressive l...
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Kevin Wright @kevwright61.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
We need as many people as possible to agree with putting in place more ways to increase funding rather than making cuts and essentially punishing those who are already suffering. Tax the Rich – Wealth Tax Now www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved...
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Oxfam GB | Chancellor Rachel Reeves: Tax wealth now
We need as many people as possible to agree with putting in place more ways to increase funding rather than making cuts and essentially punishing those who are already suffering. Tax the Rich – Wealth...
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Mike Scott @mickpuck.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
New Waterboys protest song DON'T EVEN HAVE TO SAY HIS NAME Lyric video www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4xr...
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The Waterboys - Don’t Even Have To Say His Name (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by TheWaterboysVEVO
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Kevin Wright @kevwright61.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
“Sustainable” timber isn’t always safe. Forests are being destroyed, Indigenous communities displaced and critically endangered species like the Malayan tiger are under threat. Demand the UK government takes action @friends-earth.bsky.social action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/sto...
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Stop tainted timber destroying forests, homes and wildlife
Take action Our investigation has uncovered a disturbing truth: “sustainable” timber from Malaysia can’t be trusted. Certification schemes are failing, so timber linked to forest destruction, wildlife...
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Clive Lewis MP @labourlewis.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
The Government needs to realise more regulation won’t fix our broken water system. We need to kick financial predators out & take it back into public control. But don’t just take it from me. Listen to a sewage campaigner who inspired Channel 4’s ‘Dirty Business’. @windrushwasp.bsky.social
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Israel and the US appear to want to do to Tehran what they have done to Gaza: reduce a busy and complex society to a toxic wasteland.
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Kevin Wright @kevwright61.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
I reckon the journos have got some competition going, to see who's the first to do a 'gotcha' on Zack. Waste of time 😊
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Brian Bilston @brianbilston.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Pulp poetry.
Common Peephole
 
 
She came from Greece,
she had a faulty socket.
Her eye fell out,
she couldn’t stop it.
 
That’s when I
caught her eye.


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Kevin Wright @kevwright61.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Our right to protest is under threat. I just signed @friends-earth.bsky.social petition to stop new police powers that could shut down many peaceful protests and weaken our democratic rights. Add your name too: action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/rig...
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
Stop the attack on our right to protest
The government is planning new powers that could seriously restrict your right to protest. Under these proposals, police could limit or block protests based on the so-called “cumulative impact” of pas...
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Natasha Devon @natashadevon.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Reform vision for British women - have children as early as possible (wouldn’t want you to be educated or have a career, now). If you don’t we’ll tax you and your stupid barren womb. But don’t have any more than 2 kids or we’ll take aware your state benefits.
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Kevin Wright @kevwright61.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
First 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.org
The Representation of the People Bill MUST scrap First Past the Post
First 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...
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Adil Ray @adilray.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
How long are we going to hear about “legitimate debates and concerns about immigration?” It’s time we told the truth and deal with it. Net migration is low, we need more migrants, we are an ageing population. Highly skilled and low paid jobs are dependent on migrants. We need safe and legal routes.
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 11/02/2026
⭐ Immigration is vital to the UK. ♥️ Immigrants are friends, family, and integral parts to our community. ❌ We must reject a politics that derives a persons value from the place where they were born.
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Nurses’ families fear being torn apart in UK immigration crackdown, survey says
Exclusive: Most people in charity’s study say they worry about being separated from relatives under Mahmood plans
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Kevin Wright @kevwright61.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
I've signed the petition calling for UK-EU environmental cooperation to protect our health, clean up our environment and reduce energy bills. Add your name: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...
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Tell The Government: Strengthen UK-EU Environmental Cooperation
Climate change and environmental problems don't respect borders. The UK and EU must work together to protect our shared environment, tackle the climate crisis, and preserve biodiversity for future gen...
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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
'Share' if you agree we need more people like Chris in this world!
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Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
The Govt’s own assessment warns that climate change & biodiversity loss threaten long-term food security & worsen natural disasters. I’m pressing for a debate on the Joint Intelligence Assessment so Parliament can scrutinise this important report.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem. Thank you. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
An observation test for your inner 8-year-old. You’ll be doing well to spot 12 deliberate mistakes. From Treasure magazine, 1963 Official answers coming soon (Even if you don’t reply, could you please ‘like’ or share this one?)
A line drawing of a street scene with children skipping, a bike going by and birds in the sky
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Kevin Wright @kevwright61.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Watched the estimable Martin Lewis tonight. Why we have made life so complicated for ourselves that we need to spend our leisure time comparing deals and tariffs for utilities, insurance, phones, credit cards, etc, to make sure we're not being ripped off. It was all a lot simpler when I were a lad!
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Kevin Wright @kevwright61.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Very interesting and informative discussion, well worth an hour of your time.
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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
The red dot is a baby North Atlantic right whale trying to migrate up the east coast of the United states. The blue streaks are fast moving shipping vessels entering and leaving New York City harbor. One collision and the whale is dead. We need *mandatory* speed limits for these vessels! 🧪🦑🌍
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Good morning. A regular reminder: a tiny few hoard staggering wealth and own much of the media, while millions struggle to survive. That’s not an accident. It’s a choice made by those in power. Tax wealth. Fund public services. Build an economy for everyone - not the 1%.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
You can judge a person by the size of their moral circle. Trump, for instance, has the smallest possible moral circle, containing only him. Be the opposite: expand your circle. Include, for example, animals currently raised for food. We shut them out of our consciences. It's time to bring them in.
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Marina Purkiss @marina-purkiss.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
I implore someone, anyone, in the media… Do your job And the next time you have Farage on, please ask him directly: …what were the motivations behind this?
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Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 15/11/2025
Interesting to see so many great British patriots right now begging an American president to bankrupt one of Britain’s last remaining truly national institutions.
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Kevin Wright @kevwright61.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
They don't care about foxes, they don't care about their hounds, and they don't care about their horses. Time to end this 'sport' once and for all.
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Kevin Wright @kevwright61.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Ah, Autumn, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, and barmy weather forecasts from the Daily Express 😊
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Alan Lester @alanlester.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Great investigation of the Nazis, racists and criminals mobilising the flag-on-lamp-posts movement. This is the kind of journalism that the national media could and should have conducted: manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Yay. Priceless. The right column at the right time. And a gleefully English two fingers to the haters.
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Nic Wilson @nicwilson.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
This beautiful story of farming, friendship and fieldcraft would make a wonderful Christmas present - if you can't bear to give it away! #naturewriting #booksky
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
British.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 06/10/2025
Jane Goodall said she would launch Trump and Musk on one-way trip into space
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Jane Goodall said she would launch Trump and Musk on one-way trip into space
Primatologist said in interview released after her death she would also put Putin, Xi and Netanyahu on that spaceship In a lifetime studying the behavior of chimpanzees, Jane Goodall became something of an authority on the aggressiveness of alpha male adults. Now, in an interview released just days after her death, the famed primatologist reveals what she would do with Donald Trump, Elon Musk and other human beings she saw as showing similar traits: launch them on a one-way trip into space. The insight into Goodall’s thinking comes in the Netflix documentary Famous Last Words, recorded in March and kept under wraps until her death last week at the age of 91. Continue reading...
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