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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

I don't know how to clip a segment (sorry), but the bit I really want you to watch starts at 29'10". It's about the deep roots of the attack on Iran and why it's just as well Starmer is "no Winston Churchill". I'm surprised this aspect isn't more widely discussed. 🧵 www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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Question Time - 2026: 05/03/2026

Fiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate from Kettering. On the panel are Stephen Doughty, James Cleverly, Shashank Joshi, George Monbiot and Annabel Denham.

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

In 1953, at Churchill's instigation, and with his assistance, the CIA launched two coups against the democratically elected government of Mohammad Mosaddegh, the 2nd of which succeeded. Why? Because he rightly sought to nationalise Iran's oil supplies, which the UK was taking: seizing Iran's wealth.

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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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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 22/07/2025

"Only 3 years left – new study warns the world is running out of time to avoid the worst impacts of climate change." "If we treated climate data as we do financial reports, panic would ensue after each dire update." The time to act is now. 🌎 theconversation.com/only-3-years...

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Only 3 years left – new study warns the world is running out of time to avoid the worst impacts of climate change

Planet Earth is living on borrowed time, a new global report reveals. The world must stop burning fossil fuels now and take urgent steps to reduce global warming.

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Libby Sands @libsands.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Meanwhile in Gaza a ’technical error’ leads to the death of children who were fetching water. I feel complete despair.

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Libby Sands @libsands.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

A thought provoking read. I am disappointed the RHS don’t open up to local people, particularly given the social and economic disparities in the local area. A free local’s pass is surely not too much to ask? www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

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RHS ambassador for communities quits, saying he was made to feel a ‘nuisance’

Tayshan Hayden-Smith says Chelsea flower show celebrates ‘exclusivity over equity’ and he was naive to think he could bring change

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Claire #FBPE ☘️ 🍉 🇺🇦 🇪🇺🐝 🦮🇮🇪🇧🇪 💙💚 @fbpech.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... Thank you 🫂@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social 👏 Never have I been made to feel so ashamed by a Labour Prime Minister. (He says he’s Labour, but I can’t think of any Labour values he upholds, but perhaps I haven’t been concentrating )

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My island of strangers: a poem | Michael Rosen

The prime minister warns that immigration could turn Britain into an ‘island of strangers’. Author and poet Michael Rosen responds

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Libby Sands @libsands.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Hear hear. She kept such a calm, professional manner. A masterclass. Mr Gorka is an ignorant bully whose true colours were well and truly shown in the interview.

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

10. All this is supposed to promote economic growth, which appears to be Labour’s sole remaining principle. Trashing the living world to stimulate growth is like sacrificing virgins to secure a good harvest: it’s cruel, ignorant and ineffective. If anything, it will have the opposite effect.

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Libby Sands @libsands.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Oh dear shouty capitals, I think we’ll leave it there.

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Libby Sands @libsands.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Why does the term ‘winning’ have any relevance to this judgement? It is very sad that society has been reduced to thinking in terms of winners and losers. Humanity needs to be better than that. Oh and, for what it’s worth, I totally support the concept of women only spaces .

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Libby Sands @libsands.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Absolutely agree, deeply offensive image. No need for this at all. There are no winners in this judgement. JK, however, may well have just lost a lot of support with this crass post.

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Mike Berners-Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

A Climate of Truth is out today in paper, audio and digital versions. You can buy it from bookshops or online from a choice of good and less good companies. Please choose a good one if you can.

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Lewis Winks @lewis-winks.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

On Sunday @tonydartmoor.bsky.social @guyshrubsole.bsky.social and I responded to a tip-off from a wild camper of burns high on Dartmoor - suspected on deep peat. We're still waiting to hear back from @naturalengland.bsky.social - was permission given, or was this an illegal burn of a blanket bog?

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LBC @lbc.co.uk · 25/03/2025

'Something absolutely heinous has happened.' @mrjamesob.bsky.social thinks it's 'beyond belief' that White House officials will likely get away with the 'most egregious national security breach' because Trump has 'created an ecosystem in which nothing matters.'

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Libby Sands @libsands.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Well said. Nailed it! Thank you.

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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

"Official reject the idea" of a 2% wealth tax, by... pointing to what people pay in income tax. A tax on wealth is not the same as a tax on income, FFS! www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

America was given a choice between a lawless, amoral monster and a qualified, intelligent, joyful woman of color—and it chose the monster. We need to reckon with the reality of what that says about so many of us here. johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/america-ch...

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America Chose the Monster

We all make mistakes.

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Libby Sands @libsands.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

An example of creeping privatisation, doctor’s surgeries always used to do this but no longer.

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George Tsakraklides @tsakraklides.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

“Humanity has become an anti-ecosystem, anti-life entity. This means that, unlike other species, including parasites, modern humans are of zero use to Earth at this point. Our only chance of remaining in existence is if we end our war with the planet and make ourselves useful to the ecosystem again”

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 08/03/2025

Gender equality doesn’t just 'happen.' Women’s rights must be fought for and protected. Our responsibility is clear. To lead by example and create a world where opportunities are fair for all. Not just today, but every single day. #InternationalWomensDay

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Laud Lara @laudlara.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Remember this!

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 08/03/2025

Women don’t wait for change, we make it. We’ve broken barriers, made history, and fought for justice every step of the way. Today, we honor the women who came before us and keep pushing for those who will come after. The fight isn’t over. Let’s get to work.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

" I believe there are many who forget all the tragedy women face in Afghanistan, that is why I use my paintings as a mean to remind the people" - Shamsia Hassani Afghan Artist #InternationalWomensDay

Mural featuring a woman in blue hijab standing holding a keyboard to her chest while a row of ominous looking men with guns in black stand in a row behind her

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

The consequences of the US stopping intelligence sharing with Ukraine, as one Russian newspaper sees them: “Now we have a higher chance of finding the enemy’s weak spot and striking when they’re not expecting it.” #ReadingRussiahttps

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Steve's Reading Russia - Russian Press Review (7 March 2025)

YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg

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Libby Sands @libsands.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Why indeed. He is at best a narcissist, loves having power and doesn’t care what damage his abuse of this power causes.

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Libby Sands @libsands.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Yep. The US administration say they want peace in Ukraine, that they will stop the war; yet I hear not one word of condemnation from them when Russia blatantly escalate their attacks. Remind me again who is the aggressor here?

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Pin this, save it, we’ll need it. “When a prison camp opens in your town…when a DREAMer is disappeared from your classroom…when the President destroys what’s left of the Constitution…They will all say they didn’t know this was coming. And I want the American people to know that they did.” AOC 🔥🎯

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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

5/ Let's make sure this now happens. You can write to Minister Pennycook saying you strongly support these plans - and urge the Govt and Land Registry to act on them swiftly. Ministerial email + template letter in my blog (scroll down): whoownsengland.org/2025/03/06/h...

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Huge win! Government announces plan to open up Land Registry

This post is by Guy Shrubsole. Today the UK Government has announced plans to open up the Land Registry – which, if delivered, will finally reveal more about who owns land in England and Wale…

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WWF EU @wwf.eu · 06/03/2025

🌊 Today’s report from @ec.europa.eu confirms what @wwfeu.bsky.social has long warned: Europe’s passive marine policies are not delivering. Over-exploitation, pollution, and climate change are pushing our seas to the brink. Urgent action is needed! 🔗 Read our reaction: tinyurl.com/y28v66ej

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Libby Sands @libsands.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

When there’s a lot going on in the world, our leaders need to remember there is still an environmental crisis, much of which is fixable, if only there were the will.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Trudeau: I want to speak first directly to the American people… your government has chosen to do this to you. Your government has chosen to put American jobs at risk. They have chosen to raise costs for American consumers on everyday essential items…

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Libby Sands @libsands.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Agreed, difficult balancing act but cutting the aid budget to spend more on defence seems totally counter-intuitive to me. However, this resignation has been handled very respectfully on both sides. Good to see.

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Libby Sands @libsands.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Saw her for the first time with the naked eye this evening. Marvellous!

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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Caroline Lucas, "We are the 6th richest economy in the world, there are ways to fund defence without cutting the aid budget which is totally perverse" @carolinelucas.bsky.social #Newsnight

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EuropeanPowell @europeanpowell.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Stephanie Kelton - "We can, and must, tax the rich. But not because we can't afford to do anything without them. We should tax billionaires to rebalance the distributions of wealth and income and to protect the health of our democracy" France to introduce a 2% wealth tax on those worth over €100m.

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Libby Sands @libsands.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Cutting overseas aid to pay for defence. A very strange trade off imho.

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Martin Kerr @martinkerrmusic.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

We are not staying silent. Share this all over today.

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Libby Sands @libsands.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Fantastic voice, really important lyrics. Protest music 💙

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Libby Sands @libsands.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

I think the Libdems might make this claim too.

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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

We won't help solve a dual climate change and biodiversity crisis by continuing to think, and act like, we know better than nature. We don't. That mentality is exactly what has created the problem.

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Libby Sands @libsands.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Insightful, relevant, informed and sobering. I listened to his interview with James Naughtie, the current American administration should heed his words.

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