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Mark Luntley

@markluntley.bsky.social
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🇪🇺🇮🇪🇬🇧| Husband | President REScoop.EU |coops | music | design | ethical & low carbon living | ex-public servant

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
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alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social @alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Solar farms usually need large stretches of open land. India found another place to put them: directly above water that was already flowing through irrigation canals.The idea took shape in Gujarat. #ActOnClimate #Renewables #ClimateActionNow #solarpower
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Europe needs a sovereign social media platform that respects GDPR principles and gives users confidence about who they're interacting with. That's why I've joined @wsocial.eu My posts on W will also appear here on Bluesky, and you can also find me on Bluesky at: @markluntley.wsocial.eu
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Small but important pleasures. Making fresh salsa, cooking aubergines (oven powered by our solar panels) for baba ganoush. Good Spanish cheese and fresh bread. Anjunadeep 16 playing in background. What could be better?
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
I’ve just joined @wsocial.eu so you may find me also popping up in your @bsky.app as @markluntley.wsocial.eu A European based, verified, SM platform feels ever more important today, I’m doing my best to support it. @rescoop.eu @energy4alluk.bsky.social
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Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 27/06/2026
Why is the UK such an outlier on trade? Most countries have pretty consistent exports from one decade to the next, but in the past 5 years the UK’s trade profile has lurched in the opposite direction to almost everyone else. On our substack, @hunsaker.bsky.social digs in to what has happened⬇️
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Britain is doubling down, as other economies rebalance their trade.
Most countries have pretty consistent exports from one decade to the next. Stephen Hunsaker asks why the UK’s trade profile has lurched in the opposite direction to almost everyone else.
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Political Fix is one of my go-to weekly podcasts chaired by @lucyfisher.ft.com and in a world of disinformation and partisanship- it’s a place of intelligent discussion. We need more of it.
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Jacob Öberg @profjacob.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
🚨🚨 "The Speech I Wish Keir Starmer Had Given". Damning critique by @alexhh.bsky.social of PM Starmer's underwhelming speech notably highlighting the very poor ambitions on #EU relationship. via @bylinetimes.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2026/05/12/t...
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'The Speech I Wish Keir Starmer Had Given'
Alexandra Hall Hall delivers the big reset speech she wishes the Prime Minister actually had made after Labour's local elections defeats
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
An amazing @rescoop.eu annual gathering in Jūrmala in Latvia. Inspiring, informative and hopeful. Delivered by a great team with genuine warmth and human kindness at its heart.
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Key insights about what people want to see TL:DR renewables and climate change action.
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Hello Latvia and @rescoop.eu annual conference- which starts later this week.
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James Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
This is a cheering read from @gilesyb.bsky.social for a sunny Monday morning. We can have nice things and still defend ourselves. gileswilkes.substack.com/p/maybe-euro...
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Maybe Europe is winning after all
(over) regulation is for a reason
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Fairly depressing analysis from @financialtimes.com in short the UK Government has missed it’s opportunity to build meaningful EU links. Political timidity, self imposed red lines, lack of focus + inability to communicate trade offs and choices.
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Dropped in on Damascus Rose Kitchen, in Old Fire Station in Oxford. It’s staffed by refugee women, serving ethical vegetarian food. A lovely vibe with families and children. Their menu shows CO2 impact of dishes.
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
I'm not checking this platform regularly.
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
This. From the @financialtimes.com Wealthy Dubai residents hiring jets to avoid losing preferential tax status....
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
In today's Financial Times about emerging EU rules on "made in Europe" and how UK car industry might be affected. European Movement UK. The comment about Nissan UK's plant having a "utilisation rate of 30%" certainly jumped out.
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Can I make one other suggestion about widening UK electoral base? Include people from EU with settled status, some of whom come from countries that don't allow dual nationality. And PR, so 30+% of votes don't end up with 60+% of the seats. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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It's risky, but it could change everything: Labour is at last beginning to focus on the young | Polly Toynbee
People my age have been privileged all our lives, yet we’re still the political priority. Votes at 16 is the start of a welcome change, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
New year resolution! Be CX of the coop that raised £23m, built TWO iconic projects, welcomed 17,500 visitors, given >£1m in community benefit. Launched first pan-European funding with MECISE. Part of @energy4alluk.bsky.social and @rescoop.eu @commenergyengland.bsky.social Support our next steps.
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Second in series on tax, my wife and I listened to it last night. Recommended.
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
@financialtimes.com on how UK OBR has downgraded UK growth projections - which have been consistently over-optimistic. Labour annoyed its happened now, whilst Hunt was able to use more optimistic estimates to fund NI cuts. I would use downgrade to revisit NI cuts. But don't expect it to happen.
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YouGov @yougov.co.uk · 21/10/2025
Our latest Westminster voting intention (19-20 Oct) has the Greens on their highest figure ever recorded by YouGov Reform UK: 26% (-1 from 12-13 Oct) Labour: 20% (=) Conservatives: 17% (=) Lib Dems: 15% (-1) Greens: 15% (+2) SNP: 4% (+1) yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Feel a bit guilty reposting a video in which I appear, but here goes... Also some great voices from across Europe hosted by @marinenextenerg.bsky.social and @rescoop.eu
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Sarah O'Connor in today's @financialtimes.com about how iPhones are too big for many women's' (and quite a few men's) hands. A good example of gendered exclusion in product design.
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
In a world of slop and angry voices, we need organisations like @financialtimes.com who bring calm, evidence based journalism. And more than finance, as this important series shows. Thankyou! Do check out their podcasts too. My favourite is Political Fix with @greenmirandahere.bsky.social
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Shared ownership of renewables is a current issue here is UK. Listen into practical examples from our neighbours in a snappy 1.5 hour briefing with leading experts. @energiesamen.bsky.social @commenergyengland.bsky.social @energy 4alluk.bsky.social
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Time is running out to apply….
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Q: What do I love about Westmill? A: 17,000 visitors, biodiversity, clean energy for 4,500 homes, 3,000 members raising £23m to build two iconic projects, 5 wind turbines named by schools, £1m in comm benefit. @rescoop.eu @westmillenergy.bsky.social And this video! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sBm...
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How people power built a wind farm
YouTube video by Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ)
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
What's the difference between co-operatives and other renewable generators? Our members share some of our surpluses with local people to develop green projects. Find out more here and how to apply. @commenergyengland.bsky.social @energy4alluk.bsky.social @rescoop.eu
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Doug Parr @dougparr.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
If you're a community in the vicinity of South Oxfordshire and need a bit of ££ to get a small clean energy project going (insulation, PV, heat pumps....), check out if you can get some help from this funding scheme
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Congratulations to Netenyahu in managing to unite the Express and the Guardian in outrage.
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
We try to be genuinely innovative. Previous projects have included a poly-tunnel in a nearby community agriculture scheme, a series of energy audits and insulation in public buildings and helping a cider maker who uses dropped apples that would otherwise go to waste.
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Great to host @michaelshanksmp.co.uk who really took an interest in @westmillenergy.bsky.social 40% of our 300+ members live within 25km, we raised £23m to deliver both co-ops, have welcomed > 17,000 visitors and given > £1 million in community benefit. Find out more at westmillenergy.coop
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Homepage - Westmill Energy
Westmill Energy includes Westmill Wind Farm Co-operative, Westmill Solar Co-operative and Westmill Sustainable Energy Trust (WeSET).
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Excellent advice (as usual) from @profdevisridhar.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Is exercise really better than drugs for cancer remission? It's an appealing idea – but it's misleading | Devi Sridhar
The healing power of exercise should never be underestimated, but be very cautious about what recent headlines seem to suggest, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University ...
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
What should @rescoop.eu priorities be for the coming four years? Let us know @energy4alluk.bsky.social @commenergyengland.bsky.social @westmillenergy.bsky.social
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REScoop.eu @rescoop.eu · 04/07/2025
✨ Would you like to know our new president, @markluntley.bsky.social‬, and our new vice-president, Ilonka Marselis, a bit better? 👀 Check out this interview where they share their vision for REScoop.eu & reflect on their experience in the community energy movement! 🔗 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
It’s been a lot of work by many people but our single website is now out. We thought a lot about what people would want to see, and ways we share information in accessible ways. It’s about being open and transparent in how we operate.
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Energy4All @energy4alluk.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
For anyone who may have missed it on our website or LinkedIn - you have this weekend left to apply for our Renewable Energy Project Manager role based in the East Midlands/Yorkshire region. Lots of exciting projects in the pipeline in that area.
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
89% of people globally think climate change action needed. But media frequently doesn’t reflect this reality. @janrosenow.bsky.social
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Some photos of the workspace. Cafe, recycling, office space, bike repair (this is Belgium) donations for schools. Sustainable materials throughout.
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
First @rescoop.eu board meeting as president, with Ilonka @saratachelet.bsky.social and Daan in person (at brilliant Mundo EP Europe building) and others joining online. Planning our work for rest of year and welcoming four new members to our growing family of co-ops.
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Centralised energy systems = inherent rigidity and in an increasingly dangerous world…. risk
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REScoop.eu @rescoop.eu · 06/06/2025
🎧 A new #ACCE podcast is out! 🎙️ @markluntley.bsky.social and Mike Smyth from @energy4alluk.bsky.social use several examples from the UK to demonstrate the impact of community energy financing. 👇 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/2Tgj...
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Very humbled to be elected @rescoop.eu President alongside brilliant Vice President Ilonka Marselis of @energiesamen.bsky.social With our board and wonderful team we represent > 2 million European citizens who are at heart of a democratic and green energy transition.
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Strongly feel community ownership - as demonstrated across rest of Europe is a great model. And CES “CARES” model is seen as European best practice. The consultation’s focus on a complicated benefit administration system feels a dead end.
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Back from @rescoop.eu event in Krakow. Joyful, informative, sobering, professional, imaginative.
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
1/n Heading back to the UK from a meeting colleagues in Utrecht in Netherlands. Struck by how much... 1. Healthier most people appear, cycling the default transport mode - the train station has 12,500 bike parking spaces... 2. Extensive deployment of renewables (roofs, wind farms)
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
An interesting post - and a substack worth following
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
I think 28 minutes is perhaps the perfect TV programme. Intelligent participants (Elizabeth Quinn is excellent - but so are the others). I just wish my French was a bit better. Its a pity such programming is now beyond the BBC
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Mark Luntley @markluntley.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Homework for self - to read and properly understand this document. @rescoop.eu @energy4all.bsky.social @westmillenergy.bsky.social
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