Reposted by Nick BDiane Coyle @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Of course unions look out for their members but it defies belief that they chose *this week* to lobby for more North Sea oil drilling. They should be lobbying for super-generous retraining terms. 32897221
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 24/06/2026@unitesharon.bsky.social very disappointing. I usually like what you have to say, but opposing a rapid move to net zero - esp during a record heatwave! - is the wrong thing for workers, and the wrong side of history. Clean energy is bringing good, well paid jobs! www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comProgressive economists reject Unite leader’s criticism of Ed MilibandSharon Graham is urged to withdraw her claim that the energy secretary would cost jobs if he became chancellor 011
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 16/05/2026I think it’s a spectrum rather than an absolute. I think labour have done some positive things, not nearly enough, and often not the best way. For example the future homes standard, which is in the right direction but flawed. Burnham might do a bit more. 100
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Also I think it’s worth remembering that we are stuck with Labour for the next 3 years and so if another leader might be a bit more progressive than Starmer and improve the country we live in in some ways, that’s not a bad thing 100
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Well they would probably argue that’s what the leadership election will be about. I’m not saying Labour is better, that it will be better for trans people, that burnham will substantially change the party. I’m saying that to get PR, so we don’t have to think like this again, it’s worth it this time 100
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 16/05/2026There is a significant risk of a Farage majority at the next election because of our unfair electoral system, so we should be doing whatever we can to fix the electoral system so we don’t have to ask voters to vote tactically again 100
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 16/05/2026‘Labour’ is currently Starmers Labour, and Burnham *might* be different, and has worked to progress PR within the Labour Party, so isn’t necessarily the same on this issue, which IMO is the most Important issue because it holds back facism and enables more collaborative, greener politics 000
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Especially if he had a green endorsement on grounds of implementing PR 100
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Gorton and Denton wasn’t up against burnham. I don’t think we would have won if it was. The demographics are less favourable in Makerfield and reform are projected to easily win the seat (before this by election). I don’t think Labour will easily win it. I do think burnham has more chance than us 100
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 15/05/2026I’d rather they think they are popular for one by-election and get PR and avoid a reform government. “Labour” is not a single entity, there are different factions and individuals. I’d much rather Clive Lewis than Wes streeting. I’m not expecting miracles but I think there is a pragmatic way forward 100
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Yeah, he could publicly agree to it and then not do it. Starmer sure did. But this seems like the best shot at getting PR before the next election, which might be the only way to avoid a reform government. Seems worth the compromise, in a seat that we are unlikely to win 100
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 15/05/2026@zackpolanski.bsky.social this should be about his commitment to PR. If he commits, then Reform won’t be able to form a government. But if we Greens block him, it’s FPTP in 2029 with a good chance of Reform majority. We must work together to prevent that. That could begin here. 100
Reposted by Nick BCaroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 15/05/2026I hope this isn’t true. There are times when it’s more important to put country before party. This is one of them. Burnham’s longstanding commitment to a fairer voting system could transform our democracy & counter the dire threat of a Reform UK government elected on a minority of the votetheguardian.comGreens suggest they will properly contest byelection in blow to BurnhamStatement follows speculation party would not field candidate in Makerfield or barely fight seat 6073820962
Reposted by Nick BZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Let's go! It's now 74,000. Membership rising fast 🚀 Join.greenparty.org.ukjoin.greenparty.org.ukJoin the Green PartyJoin the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet. 16505138
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 03/06/2025I’ve not had any problems yet but they have introduced a new fixed intelligent go which has a better daytime rate but costs £25 to exit. Maybe they will clamp down on it but would it really make sense to frustrate their biggest advocates? 010
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 02/06/2025You can switch between agile and go, it’s instant and happens from the midnight before you initiate the switch. Then keep an eye on agile and switch back when it’s good 110
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 25/04/2025www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comWe obsess over the angry young men going Reform. But what of the anxious young women going Green? | Gaby HinsliffDesire for a politics that cares about global and local injustice is sharpening the political gender divide, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff 010
Reposted by Nick BGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 17/03/202510. In the meantime, a plant-based diet requires much less land and produces far less harm than the average, animal-heavy diet. 322725
Reposted by Nick BPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 15/02/2025Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for the creation of an "army of Europe" to guard against Russia as he suggested the US may no longer come to the continent's aid www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukVolodymyr Zelensky calls for creation of an 'army of Europe' to face Russian threatsThe Ukrainian president suggests Europe can no longer rely on the US to come to its defence. 3443995
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 10/02/2025Yeah we’ve had the rough for a few months with very little smooth! What a shame. Maybe I’ll be back one day. It’s nice not to have the mental burden of it any more though. There is a cost to that too. 110
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 10/02/2025There seemed to be a big step about 6 months ago? When the off peak prices went from ~15p to ~24p, even though I didn’t change tariff. It’s just made it unviable, especially when prices are bad generally. 110
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 09/02/2025Sadly, agile is now consistently more expensive and has been since November. So now I’m on intelligent go, and unfortunately for the grid, environment and octopus, that means using power during the peak period. Agile needs to be more appealing. 110
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 29/11/2024#blackfriday is a great opportunity to unsubscribe from mailing lists 000
Reposted by Nick BDgar @dgar.bsky.social · 28/11/2024WifeTXT: Windows frozen. Won’t open. HubbyTXT: Gently pour some lukewarm water over it and tap with a hammer. WifeTXT: Laptop is completely fucked now. 712858277
Reposted by Nick BJust Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Going over to X now feels like having to check the mold infestation in your basement. 1789582735542
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 17/11/2024This is useful for finding new people to follow: bsky-follow-finder.theo.iobsky-follow-finder.theo.ioBluesky Network AnalyzerFind accounts that you don't follow (yet) but are followed by lots of accounts that you do follow. 000
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Was givtcp easy to set up? I think when I tried it couldn’t discover my inverter. 100
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 16/11/2024I’ve got a givenergy inverter and EV charger, and I’m on octopus agile. I’ve also got a pi running homeassistant. But when I looked into setting it up in HA it looked too much effort. Currently I just use GE scheduling and wrote my own EV price scheduler in python. 210
Nick B @nrbrook.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Looking windy midweek - is it likely to be cheaper than tonight? 000
