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Matt Hinton

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Dmitry Grozoubinski @explaintrade.com · 20/09/2026
I don't think we disdain the center-right enough. First, they rode nativist populist tigers to power to get their tax cuts and deregulation; Then, they lost control of their own parties to those tigers; Now, they sit in lucrative jobs as columnists writing about how it's all the left's fault.
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Tom Walsh @tewalsh340.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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Saloni @scientificdiscovery.dev · 05/09/2026
This is interesting. You get assigned to being born at a random place and time in history, to see what a typical person's life might have been like then. Unfortunately I was born in 1403 in the valley of Mexico and died at age 4 from dysentery.
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Any Human Ever
One life, drawn at random from all who have ever lived.
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Matt Hinton @matthinton.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Vast data centres are using up massive amounts of resources and disrupting local communities. And the government doesn’t have a plan for how to deal with them. Tell the government to get a grip on data centres. @friends-earth.bsky.social foe.uk/38h0y
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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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Matt Hinton @matthinton.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Two billionaires who live abroad are planning to sidestep the Government's £100,000 cap on overseas donations. It's clear we need to kick big money out of our politics entirely with a donations cap. Please sign the petition. secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/194728/...
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It’s happening again…
Two billionaires who live abroad are planning to sidestep the Government's £100,000 cap on overseas donations. It's clear we need to kick big money out of our politics entirely with a donations cap.
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R1ch1e5 @r1ch1e5.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
The upcoming El nino is going to be a harsh example of future on Earth under continued fossil fuel use. #ClimateEmergency #ElNino
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Scorched Harvest: The Strongest El Niño Ever Forecast, the Crops in Its Path, and the Hunger It Will Leave Behind
How 3.6 degrees of warm water in the tropical Pacific is about to redraw the map of global hunger and why, this time, no one in power can claim they were not warned.
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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Wildfires touching every part of the UK . The first year on record to see three separate days where temperatures reached the 37C threshold . We need a National Emergency Briefing now . petition.parliament.uk/petitions/767687
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Matt Hinton @matthinton.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
We need to show rightwing newspapers that actions have consequences. Add your name: goodlawproject.org/s/abb8a1
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Jason Arday: Demand a public inquiry now | Good Law Project
Commission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death.
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alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social @alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
An innovative floating offshore solar project that generates electricity and converts seawater into drinking water. The farm near Gran Canaria produces 85 MW of renewable electricity while using that same power to operate reverse osmosis systems that desalinate seawater #ActOnClimate #renewables
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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Revealed: just 20 out of of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation, as UK burns in fifth heatwave of this summer - FOI request by me @andyburnham.bsky.social needs to level with the country about the climate crisis & set out radical plan to tackle it 🧵 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires
Exclusive: England ‘desperately unprepared’ for effects of crisis including water shortages and heatwaves
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Matt Hinton @matthinton.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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Matt Hinton @matthinton.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
If you're in the UK, please sign and share:
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Matt Hinton @matthinton.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Tackling hospice funding is an important early step in improving social care. Please consider supporting. #SocialCare #HospiceFunding #UKPolitics c.org/bmJZXY5nZP
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Make hospice funding a national priority
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Matt Hinton @matthinton.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
A new government sets its direction early. I've just signed European Movement UK's petition asking Andy Burnham to drop the red lines on Europe and set out a real plan for the UK's European future. Add your name: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/5_asks_for_a...
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Our 5 Asks for Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham must seize the moment to build a bold, forward-looking agenda for his administration to lead the UK towards a new European future.
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Matt Hinton @matthinton.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
I saw this film last Wednesday and it’s vital viewing. Please support it as we must have a national conversation asap. #climateaction
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Matt Hinton @matthinton.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Hey, I signed this @friends-earth.bsky.social petition to ask Andy Burnham to clean up the water pollution crisis. Add your name too? foe.uk/n1lsx
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Make 2026 the year polluters clean up their act
Sign the petition Last year, the government promised to crack down on water pollution. But without public pressure, its plans could once again let big polluters off the hook. We should all be able to ...
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Matt Hinton @matthinton.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
This is an article I wrote for The Conversation UK on digital poverty.
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David Eminson @davideminson.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
“This is the most extreme weather we have experienced and it is the least extreme weather we will experience”. Time to see The People’s Emergency Briefing film - free in many community settings find your closest one here. Find out the truth about what is happening. www.nebriefing.org/screening-map
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National Emergency Briefing
Find a People's Emergency Briefing screening near you, or spot a gap that you can fill by hosting a screening.
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 17/06/2026
Labour’s red lines on Europe are holding Britain back. Today I will set out our plan for a bold new deal with the EU to fix the damage done by Brexit, tackle the cost of living crisis and keep Britain safe.
Guardian article. Headline: Lib Dems to urge Labour to drop ‘torpor and timidity’ on EU and rejoin single market

Subheading: Exclusive: Ed Davey to make call ahead of 10th anniversary of Brexit vote, in strengthening of party’s position on EU
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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Help us put pressure on the government to fix the damage done by Brexit by backing our petition here: www.libdems.org.uk/trade
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Fix Britain's Trade
Liberal Democrats want to turbocharge our economy by forming a Customs Union with the EU, tearing down the trade barriers and red tape holding us back.
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Matt Hinton @matthinton.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
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Russia set Britain on fire. Demand an inquiry.
The men who tried to set fire to Kier Starmer’s house were taking orders from Russia. Our research shows this was not an isolated plot. It was part of a wider Russian operation on British soil. Add yo...
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Matt Hinton @matthinton.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Climate talks are about to start in Bonn and progress towards a fair transition away from fossil fuels is on the line. I’ve just emailed Ed Miliband calling for him to back a strong plan. Will you join me and take action too? @friends-earth.bsky.social action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/suppo...
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Support a fair transition away from fossil fuels
Take action Last autumn, thousands of us helped win a big step forward at the UN climate talks. We got energy secretary Ed Miliband to commit the UK government to the Belém Action Mechanism (BAM). Nam...
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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
“A generation of young people are being let down by a lack of career support and early work opportunities.” New report says 1 in 6 young people will not be in education, employment or training within five years. Our response ⬇️ www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
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Patrick Dunleavy @patrickdunleavy.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
How oligarchs dominate our democracies and preserve inequality blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...
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How oligarchs dominate our democracies and preserve inequality | LSE United States Politics and Policy
Voters get a say on some issues, oligarchs can fight against redistribution, maintaining economic inequality.
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Steve Morgan @stevemorgan68.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
You have to give it up for David Nobbs. This exchange between Reggie Perrin and Jimmy might be the most-relevant two minutes of television you could see in 2026 and it's nearly 50 years old. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ-9...
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Jimmy's Secret Army
YouTube video by David Tingley
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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 15/05/2026
It's time we look to the future, to ensure that the next decade is defined by repairing our relationship with Europe, and that our future is European.
This has arguably been the most costly decade of economic and political mismanagement and mendacity suffered, suffered by any economy across the developed world in the whole postwar period. Sir Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 12/05/2026
The UK Treasury is losing £90bn a year due to Brexit, and UK GDP has fallen by 6-8%. Farage was happy to claim credit for Brexit. He should also claim credit for the economic damage.
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Farage wants to dodge the blame for Brexit. We can’t let him. The New World, 10 May.
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Matt Hinton @matthinton.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
I’ve just emailed energy secretary Ed Miliband asking him to send the frackers packing, for good. We need a full fracking ban in England and existing loopholes closed. There’s a short window to act – get involved! foe.uk/79uit @friends-earth.bsky.social
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Ed Miliband: send the frackers packing for good
Fracking in England isn’t over − yet. Right now, there’s a temporary ban on fracking. But it’s not written into law, and loopholes mean so-called low-volume fracking could still go ahead. This leaves ...
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 06/05/2026
Attenborough has influenced everything from conservation and documentary production to the communication of the biggest story of all – climate change.
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As David Attenborough turns 100, four experts explore his legacy, from science to storytelling
Attenborough has influenced everything from conservation and documentary production to the communication of the biggest story of all – climate change.
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
The sooner the better. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning
Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.
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Dr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Palantir in the NHS is linked to Mandelson Mandelson is linked to Wes Streeting Wes Streeting is defending Palantir’s involvement in the #NHS Nothing to see or everything to see Palantir must be removed from the NHS
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Patrick Dunleavy @patrickdunleavy.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
This guy Is a serial tax evader and yet pretends to be patriotic - he should move to Dubai for good and stay out of UK politics. news.sky.com/story/reform...
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Reform's Richard Tice responds to reported failure to pay £100,000 tax
Mr Tice said: "A long career with multiple businesses is bound to feature some errors." He added that he will pay any arrears "if numbers need rechecking".
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Matt Hinton @matthinton.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
If you're in the UK, please consider signing this petition calling for a ban on foreign ownership of UK media outlets and for greater transparency of media funding: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
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Jacob Öberg @profjacob.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
🚨🚨Welcome and very significant news on #EU-UK relationship and #brexit reversal: yesterday, the European Union and the United Kingdom have enabled the UK's association to #Erasmus+ in 2027. 🧵 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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European Union and United Kingdom take decisive step towards Erasmus+ association in 2027
Today, the European Union and the United Kingdom have enabled the UK\'s association to Erasmus+ in 2027.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
The Covid 19 vaccine roll out was an extraordinary feat which may have saved upwards of 475,000 lives. In the face of a deadly virus dedicated professionals worked hard to make it happen and millions did the right thing and took the jabs. That's to be celebrated. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cg...
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Covid-19 Inquiry: UK's vaccine development and rollout was 'extraordinary feat' - live updates
An estimated 475,000 lives were saved in England and Scotland, but the inquiry says a lower vaccine uptake among some groups should've been predicted.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 31/03/2026
Every war, trade war and pandemic makes the case for renewables stronger. 👉 Read the full story: tcnv.link/G8qR6ph
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Patrick Dunleavy @patrickdunleavy.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Meta, Tiktok and Google under investigation for allegedly disobeying Australia’s social media ban www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Meta, Tiktok and Google under investigation for allegedly disobeying Australia’s social media ban
Nearly 70% of under-16s with accounts on Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok had maintained access, survey finds
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Brexit has likely done more economic damage than feared. Recent evidence suggests the economic cost of Brexit may be approaching twice the 4% impact assumed by the OBR
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Dee Chan @deechan17.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
When I disabled all the notifications on my smart phone, I felt such an enormous sense of relief. It took me a while to figure out why. It was because I wasn't being constantly interrupted New psychology research reveals the cognitive cost of smartphone notifications www.psypost.org/new-psycholo...
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New psychology research reveals the cognitive cost of smartphone notifications
A recent study in Computers in Human Behavior provides evidence that a single smartphone pop-up derails mental focus for seven seconds. Researchers found that fragmented digital habits cause more cogn...
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Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 16/03/2026
Q&A: How the UK became the first G7 country to phase out coal power #CBarchive ✍️ @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org 🎨 @jjgoodman.bsky.social Read here ➡️ buff.ly/0awDP6d
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Matt Hinton @matthinton.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
A lovely run out at Henlow Bridge Lakes #parkrun and a happy 91st birthday to Roger the run director.
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Patrick Dunleavy @patrickdunleavy.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Shameful that Parliament makes no effort to rein in Farage or Cox to reasonable levels (= £40k on an MP’s salary). F & C clearly are full time on non-Parliament tasks. And utterly dixgraceful that a massive Labour majority & a supposed Labour government does no reform at all. (Diagram Harry Eccles)
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Electoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
The UK’s second chamber shouldn’t be determined by birthright. Our latest blog dives into the curious case of a lost Lords reform bill — and why democracy demands better.
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Missing, in-action: What happened to the bill to remove the Hereditary Peers?
It is not often we get to indulge in the mystery genre here at the ERS; however, this blog will delve into the curious incident of the missing Hereditary Peers bill. The bill, a straight
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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
AI is already being used in schools across the country. But our research found growing inequalities in how schools are adopting the technology and what they’re doing to help teachers to use it. Here's how we can address this rapidly emerging issue ⬇️
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Matt Hinton @matthinton.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Happy Saturday to my fellow #parkrun cult members!
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Matt Hinton @matthinton.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar... #nhs
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Say no to Palantir in the NHS
NHS England is rolling out software to run our health records from Palantir - fight back
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