Reposted by Sandy KnowlesPine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 08/08/2026Written in 2019 for her 2020 book HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT - The Invention of Donald Trump and the Erosion of America, this line by Sarah Kendzior has stayed near the top of my mind. "The crimes are much worse than the scandals, but the media will always take the scandal bait." Applies to so much. 211946
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesProf Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Instead of annexing, the Trump regime and its supporters are simply doing and taking what they want Denmark and the EU should put a stop to this illegal incursion now - using force if need be It is the only thing these fascists understand www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...theguardian.comGreenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drillIsland’s government says no approval given after Greenland Energy brings kit ashore for exploratory drilling 1081234677
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesJames O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Oddly reassuring to see someone so smart describe something that so many seem determined to miss… www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comA ‘Keminaissance’ for the Tories is wishful thinking – Badenoch’s Reform-lite summer will only end one way | Jonathan FreedlandHiring a convicted antisemite as an adviser; rabble rousing at a time of violent unrest. She is still in a race to the bottom and making too many mistakes, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland 49690167
Reposted by Sandy Knowlesiansayer @iansayer.bsky.social · 08/08/2026The Trumpistan Virus is spreading like the plague, but by the rats there rather than fleas. 002
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesEleanor Morton @eleanormorton.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Listen. I work in comedy. ADHD is absolutely real. 1523120
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesFionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Don’t ask why Ukraine is unwilling to just cede the land that Russia has taken by force. Read how 🇷🇺 coerces 🇺🇦 citizens & children to force them to become the pipeline for military service where they would be fighting their own countrymen. It’s obscene theconversation.com/we-investiga...theconversation.comWe investigated Russia’s military indoctrination of Ukrainian children in occupied territories – what we found was more shocking than we could have imaginedInternational law forbids the indoctination and militarisation of children in occupied territories. 311256
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 03/08/2026The leader of Restore Britain, Rupert Lowe, has urged Nigel Farage to make a Reform-Restore pact "for the good of the country". The so-called 'good': - Mass deportations - A referendum on the death penalty - Brutal welfare cuts It's not a pact. It's a threat to the future of our country.theguardian.comRupert Lowe urges Nigel Farage to work with Restore BritainLowe says the two should put ‘personalities and our past disagreements aside for good of the country’ 43349107
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 03/08/2026AstraZeneca in talks with Bristol Myers Squibb on $400bn (£300bn) merger. Concentration of economic power. Bigger ability to hold people/govts to ransom. AstraZeneca CEO already threatened to withhold drugs from NHS unless it paid more. Govt capitulated. Promised UK investment didn't materialise.theguardian.comAstraZeneca holds talks with Bristol Myers Squibb on $400bn mergerTie-up would be one of the biggest-ever pharmaceutical deals and create the world’s fourth-largest drugmaker 12218118
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesJonathan Portes @jdportes.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Pip Thompson, the interviewer (who allowed me to make my case) said they would give Philp the chance to respond to my points, so let's see if that happens. The full story is here: www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026...thebureauinvestigates.comFalse migrant care worker data came from Conservative PartyThe Times is forced to issue correction after claiming 12 workers from Cameroon brought 180 family members to UK 37023
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 30/07/2026Never count this city out. London’s been ranked #1 once again - this time as the most intelligent city in the world.timeout.comThese are the world’s most intelligent cities in 2026, according to a new IndexHow did your city fare? 839275
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 30/07/2026Miliband has taken back UK-EU relations from the Cabinet Office. Europe Minister Hamish Falconer has linked European reconnection directly to Burnham's big-picture domestic policy. The message? Europe's back on the agenda. www.politico.eu/article/ed-miliband…politico.euEd Miliband grabs Brexit reset role as he reboots UK Foreign OfficeBritain’s new foreign secretary brings the U.K.-EU reset into his department’s ambit — and seeks advice from old foes ac 1027953
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesAnn Kempster @annkempster.com · 30/07/2026This. Run them side by side with images of the the wildfires across the UK. The dead fields. Farmers having to dip into their winter feeds in the middle of summer. A running tally of excess deaths due to heat. 316344
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesSurvival International @survivalinternational.org · 30/07/2026Pranab Doley has spent years fighting against conservation-related human rights abuses. Now he's been arrested. Read more about it in East Mojo: svlint.org/EastMojo #DecolonizeConservation 032
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesClive Lewis MP @labourlewis.bsky.social · 28/07/2026🌊Water shouldn't be a commodity. It should be a public good. Over 160,000 people have signed a petition demanding a referendum on public ownership of water - enough to force a debate in Parliament on Monday 14th September. Help me fill the room: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...actionnetwork.orgAsk your MP to attend the water debatePeople are fed up with privatised water companies letting us down and ripping us off. We deserve a real conversation about public ownership. Can you help build pressure by asking your MP to attend th... 515570
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesEd Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 29/07/2026Caring has been central to my life, and the lives of millions across the country. I'll be meeting the Prime Minister today to discuss how we can finally find a solution to the care crisis. We need to do things differently. I really hope we are on a journey to fix this. 35685124
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesNorthern & proud 👊 @gazlancs.bsky.social · 29/07/2026A Reform UK councillor shares a post saying a Labour MP “should be shot”? Nigel Farage won’t apologise. Zack Polanski shares an Instagram photo? Zia Yusuf demands police action within 24 hours!! 😡 56916389
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 29/07/2026So, Farage has another hissy fit about ‘the establishment’ not including him in social care talks even though he excluded himself by sticking his snout so deep in the trough he triggered several investigations into his insatiable greed. Pipe down you utter clown. www.lbc.co.uk/article/refo...lbc.co.ukReform MPs complain that Farage was not invited to social care reform talks - but his resignation means he is unable to | LBCThe Reform UK leader hit out at Mr Burnham for ignoring his party which 'led over 300 national opinion polls and represents thousands of councillors and millions of Britons across the country' 1961893482
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesIan Moody @ianmoody.bsky.social · 29/07/2026UK cryptobillionaire Christopher Harborne is one of the biggest donors in British political history & have put Reform UK on the map. It’s illegal to say you’re a resident somewhere if you’re not. The Electoral Commission is understood to be in touch. www.tiktok.com/@c4news/vide...tiktok.comUK cryptobillionaire Christopher Harborne is one of the biggest donors in British political history - his millions have put Reform UK on the map. But our investigations team has seen evidence that he ...TikTok video by Channel 4 News 16481231
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 29/07/2026Shamefully, London's waterways have long been neglected. But now, we’re taking action. Our brand new plan will clean up our rivers, restore habitats and bring nature back to our iconic blue spaces.bbc.co.ukLondon rivers and waterways clean-up plan announced by mayorTen locations across the city are earmarked for cash with more than £2bn pledged for the plan. 1020833
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesPatrick - Here for the craic❗️🤷🏼♂️😉 @paddyopatrick.bsky.social · 29/07/2026👇🏼Newspapers exposing Tice and Farage using tax havens to avoid paying tax like you or me.. as they’re multimillionaire so money is tight 😡 And Farage posting yesterday👇🏼that millionaires “the biggest tax payers” are leaving UK which is factually wrong there’s no net exodus Plus many avoid tax so..🤷🏼♂️ 25292132
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 29/07/2026London’s haters can’t stand our success. The picture they paint of a lawless dystopia is a gross distortion of reality. And now, neighbourhood crimes are down significantly too, with 35,000 fewer offences on our streets.standard.co.ukNeighbourhood crime plunges in London as mayor slams 'dystopian hellhole' narrative‘Neighbourhood crime’ falls 14% with 35,000 fewer offences in a year 12530110
Reposted by Sandy Knowlestonyd2024 @tonyd2024.bsky.social · 29/07/2026I subscribe to @bylinetimes.bsky.social and look forward to reading what they're reporting. It baffles me why the legacy media don't pick up stories Byline breaks. #BBCNews, @itvnews.bsky.social, @channel4news.bsky.social @skynewsrss.bsky.social really need to start following up on their stories. 183
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesEuronews @euronews.com · 29/07/2026UEFA slams FIFA's proposed plan to sell stakes in the World Cupl.euronews.comUEFA slams FIFA proposed plan to sell stakes in the World CupThe new initiative is the second time Infantino has attempted to privatise football assets, with the first being in 2018 where the FIFA chief proposed a multi-billion dollar project to create more global competitions, funded by private investors. 1810
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesScott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 29/07/2026#Zelensky on latest #Ukraine strikes, including on 1 of #Russia largest oil refineries and on warehouse of online retailer #Wildberries "Russia must feel every day of this war will only come at a higher cost for it. We need to weaken aggressor and keep up pressure to bring end to this war closer" 0144
Reposted by Sandy Knowlespaulusthewoodgnome @paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social · 29/07/2026How he retains his sanity working for that rag, I've no idea. 'There comes a point when you have to conclude that the Tories have gone Trumpian on the existential issue of our time, competing with Nigel Farage’s crypto party for fossil funding and the backlash vote.' archive.is/202607281327... 14313
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 29/07/2026We're on track for the driest July for almost two centuries. Fire crews have been battling some of the worst wildfires ever seen in Britain. This isn't weather. It's a climate crisis. observer.co.uk/news/national/articl…observer.co.ukFirefighters battling ‘worst wildfires ever seen in Britain’Large swathes of the country are now at ‘exceptional’ risk of a blaze after the driest July for more than two centuries 013859
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesNatalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 29/07/2026You couldn't make it up ... well unless you are generative so-called intelligence. For this they are trashing the planet and disrupting communities with data centres? www.ft.com/content/7e14...ft.comPwC published reports on AI marred by AI hallucinationsBig Four consultant is latest firm found to have produced slapdash work while marketing expertise on the technology 47943
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesBob Berwyn @bberwyn.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Countries with good governance and environmental rule of law can make a just transition work.insideclimatenews.orgMore Countries Are Factoring Fairness Into the Clean Energy Transition - Inside Climate NewsCountries with strong environmental governance and trusted institutions are well positioned to pivot away from fossil fuels, a new United Nations report finds. 02512
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesPhillips OBrien @phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 29/07/2026It is tragic watching Ukraine backers getting completely played by Loomer and Trump. She will say whatever she needs to to get paid while he laughs and gives Ukraine nothing of value and continues to help Putin. Nothing has materially changed in the last weeks--nothing. 19447117
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesSaveDemocracy123 @savedemocracy123.bsky.social · 28/07/2026youtu.be/XXYnnK64CJM?...youtu.beThe Rachel Maddow Show 7/27/26 | 🅼🆂🅽🅱️🅲 Breaking News Today July 27, 2026YouTube video by Morning_ America 123
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesSurvival International @survivalinternational.org · 28/07/2026📢 Can you take action? We’re close to hitting 40,000 emails sent to the Indian government telling them to scrap plans to turn Great Nicobar island, home to the uncontacted Shompen, into ‘the Hong Kong of India.’ Will you help us reach the goal? Send one now 👉 svlint.org/ShompenB 01611
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesEast Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 28/07/2026We have often written of the negative consequences of mega farms in our region, and here's another 👇 Industrial chicken farming is accelerating the spread of the world’s most common bacterial cause of diarrhoea in humans and wildlife - campylobacter. Via The Guardiantheguardian.comIndustrial chicken farming accelerating spread of diarrhoea bacteria, study findsIntensive nature of modern chicken farming creates ideal conditions for campylobacter, allowing bacteria to evolve 17443
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesLeana Hosea @leanahosea.bsky.social · 24/07/2026I've been out in Canada talking to people who fear their health will be affected if the gov't allows oil firms to treat + release tailings waste into the Athabasca River - which feeds drinking water supplies for First Nations. Hear the full report here: theworld.org/segments/202... 111672
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesKevin Anderson @kevinclimate.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Open letter to the PM on Rosebank & Jackdaw oil and gas fields, covered in the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/environment/... Full letter here: climateuncensored.com/letter-to-th... 1215597
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesByline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 27/07/2026"What all the critics of Miliband’s appointment are overlooking is that it is not actually the purpose of the Foreign Secretary to appease Donald Trump. The job of Foreign Secretary is to stand up for British interests." ✍️ @alexhh.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2026/07/27/i...bylinetimes.com'It's Trump, Not Ed Miliband Who Is the Source of the UK's Transatlantic Problems'The first job of the Foreign Secretary is to stand up for Britain's interests, not to appease a President trying to undermine them, argues former British diplomat Alexandra Hall Hall 525164
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesWe Own It @weownit.org.uk · 28/07/2026We Own It in Left Foot Forward this week: “Thames Water is a symbol of everything that is currently wrong with our economic model... and Burnham knows this". This government mustn't hesitate to bring Thames Water into permanent public ownership. Sign our petition vist.ly/5cpqjleftfootforward.orgAll the policy pledges Andy Burnham has made in his first week as prime ministerFrom policy announcements to dropped pledges, here’s a look at the key decisions Burnham has made since entering No 10 on Monday 13413
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesJonathan Portes @jdportes.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Chris Philp (Shadow Home Secretary) has now, finally, deleted this video. It contained a number of (obviously) false claims based on his "research" which (deliberately or through incompetence) misinterpreted Home Office visa data. x.com/CPhilpOffici...x.comChris Philp MP (@CPhilpOfficial) on X1,000 workers from Pakistan brought 6,000 dependants - a staggering 6 to 1 ratio Many “workers” ended up in vape stores or kebab shops Low-skilled workers and dependents are still flooding in - pressuring public services and housing We must end mass low-skilled migration 36566187
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesOceana UK @oceanauk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026🚨 The UK is being hit by a FOURTH heatwave in just a year, amidst a continuing severe marine heatwave in our waters 🌊 Our seas and climate can't take much more. We must cut emissions by ending our reliance on oil & gas & transitioning to renewables. www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...bbc.co.ukUK weather: Fourth heatwave of the year under wayA fourth heatwave of the year is now under way for parts of the UK, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-30s Celsius later this week. 1116
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesSerene Doomer @serenaribena.bsky.social · 28/07/2026'It is the jewel in the crown of the Highlands, one of Scotland’s most impressive natural landscapes, but 12 days on from the start of an enormous wildfire that is tearing through moorland and forest, the Cairngorms national park is unrecognisable.' www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...theguardian.comSwathes of Cairngorms unrecognisable after 12 days of ‘cataclysmic’ wildfiresWith large areas still burning, damage from national park’s worst blaze could take decades, if not longer, to put right 42316
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 27/07/2026The housing crisis isn't just about bricks and mortar. It's also about skills. I'm investing an unprecedented £88.6m to train thousands of future construction workers, helping Londoners into good jobs while addressing critical shortages across the industry. www.london.gov.uk/mayor-invest... 410620
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 28/07/2026All parties, over decades, have failed to fix social care. Burnham is right to seek cross-party consensus to fix it. www.theguardian.com/society/2026/ju…theguardian.comAndy Burnham seeks cross-party agreement on future of social carePM promises lasting solution for England but Tories rule out backing changes funded by tax rises or borrowing 1211714
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesNatalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Well said @greenparty.org.uk arty councillor Rebecca Tully. "This county has already lost the majority of its council-owned tenant farms; it would be a shame to lose this one in a similar way." www.herefordtimes.com/news/2640715...herefordtimes.comCouncillor's fears as duchy seeks buyer for £6.5million farmsConcerns have been raised over the future of farmland after a major royal landowner put more than 600 acres up for sale. 24921
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Just loving how John Cleese, now reduced to one of his own caricatures, rages about immigrants coming to the UK and failing to accept "our" culture, from his home in ... (checks notes) ... Nevis in the Caribbean. 61075721805
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesGreg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 27/07/2026When Elon Musk says "zero" children died in Africa from his DOGE cuts, he really means zero children died who are *worthy of any concern.* It's vile coded signaling to his global fascist audience. From me and @polphilpod.bsky.social, a deep dive into Musk's fascism: newrepublic.com/article/2135...newrepublic.comThe Real Reason Elon Musk Keeps Insisting DOGE Cuts Killed “Zero” KidsIn his explosive interview with The Economist, the SpaceX billionaire inadvertently revealed something darker about his true vision for the future—and about his affinities with global fascism. 16543151534
Reposted by Sandy KnowlesKevin the Librarian 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇨🇦🏳️🌈 @the-librarian.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Well worth a watch, although it did put me in the strange position of largely agreeing with Ben Habib. 2269