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Peter Holt

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Husband. Father. F1 and Football fan. Software Engineer/Web Developer. My views are my own.

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation. 🔗 Read the exclusive story on Substack:
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Exclusive: Nigel Farage filmed undercover celebrating secret new foreign donations
Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.
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Jim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation. www.channel4.com/news/exclusi...
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Exclusive: Nigel Farage filmed undercover celebrating secret new foreign donations
Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I have written to the Cabinet Secretary to seek assurances that the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, who was lobbying for the privatised water industry until recently, has had no involvement in talks about the future of Thames Water.
25th August 2026
Dear Antonia,
It is reported in the media today that the Prime Minister has ‘shelved’ plans to take Thames Water into administration.
As is well known, the Chief of Staff in Downing Street James Purnell was until his appointment, the Chief Executive of Flint Global, whose clients it is widely reported include members of the privatised water industry, and Thames Water’s bondholders. 
The Times reports that the Prime Minister has been ‘advised by officials’ not to go ahead with special administration. In addition to James Purnell, can you confirm that no other officials involved in this process have links to the privatised water industry, and have accepted no hospitality from anyone associated with or acting on behalf of members of the water industry, including Flint Global, post the departure of James Purnell. 
It is especially concerning that the Times reports that the Prime Minister has listened to advice that even the half measure of temporary special administration would be costly and run into legal issues. Of course, this is what advisers and lobbyists for the privatised water industry will be saying and it is the ‘advice’ James Purnell would have been making weeks ago, It is also highly unlikely to be true, given the repeated catastrophic failures of Thames Water, including polluted rivers, sky high bills and water shortages, Thames Water could be taken into public ownership right now and Thames Water would not have a legal leg to stand on.
The public and I expect a proper explanation for this decision, including an update to parliament at the first possible time, and assurances that James Purnell has had nothing at all to
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Peter Holt @peterholt.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
New website launch! Come take a look at the new home of the Energy Data Centre. Your place to find help, guidance and support in the world of energy research ukedc.ac.uk #energy #research #energyresearch #data #UK @ukerc.bsky.social @ukercengage.bsky.social Tell all your friends 😏
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UKEDC: Home
Explore the UKERC Energy Data Centre for energy research datasets, projects, publications, visualisations, data management guidance, news and support for the UK research community.
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Peter Holt @peterholt.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Ever wondered what happens to the weather during a solar eclipse? Check out this blog written by Oliver Brough of STFCs Energy Research Unit using data from the last three events in the UK! www.technology.stfc.ac.uk/news/does-th... #eclipse #blog #stfc #energyresearch #energy #weather
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Does the Weather see a Solar Eclipse? - STFC Technology
The 12th August 2026 marked the most complete solar eclipse for the UK in 27 years, with around 90% coverage of the Sun visible across the country.
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Peter Holt @peterholt.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
It's like sticking plasters on a broken leg. Yeah you might heal cuts and scrapes but it's not going to heal the bone underneath you need to go bigger and put the whole leg in plaster!
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Cinephilia & Beyond @cinephiliabeyond.org · 13/07/2026
Rest in peace to one of cinema’s most outstanding artists; the legendary actor Sam Neill (1947–2026)
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PyCon DE & PyData @pyconde.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
PyCon DE 2027 is coming to Heidelberg — one of the leading places in Europe for AI and machine learning research. A good place to talk about open source, data engineering, and the future of AI in Python. 📍 PyCon DE 2027 · Heidelberg, 19–23 April #PyConDE #Python #AI #Heidelberg
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Peter Holt @peterholt.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Happy #VE day everyone. Let try not forget what that stands for!
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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
In our latest blog, Catherine Jones reflects on six years at the Energy Data Centre upon her retirement, including how the Centre has developed, and priorities for the future. ukerc.ac.uk/news/change-...
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Change in the Energy Data Centre Leadership: Farewell from Catherine Jones and introduction to Peter Holt
Catherine Jones reflects on six years at the Energy Data Centre upon her retirement.
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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Heat pumps are the most efficient heating technology ever invented. They harvest and compress pre existing heat in the air, ground or water and transport it where it is needed. That energy is all around us. It does not have to pass through the Strait of Hormuz or any other geopolitical chokepoint.
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Peter Holt @peterholt.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Proud to have taken the step up and lead the UKERC Energy Data Centre! Advancing FAIR, open energy data to help researchers build a brighter, more sustainable energy future. #ukerc #edc #FAIR #energydata #sustainability #green ukerc.ac.uk/news/change-...
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Change in the Energy Data Centre Leadership: Farewell from Catherine Jones and introduction to Peter Holt
Catherine Jones reflects on six years at the Energy Data Centre upon her retirement.
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Peter Holt @peterholt.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Noooo Haim what are you doing.
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Peter Holt @peterholt.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
It's #lovedataweek2026. Do you ever wonder how the #UKERC Energy Data Centre deals with data? Read our latest blog to find out more tinyurl.com/msp2tc6h #data #EDC #stfc #technology
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UKERC EDC: Home
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Peter Holt @peterholt.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Making me look kinda cultural here (although I am randomly close to German eSports and Celtic Fans!) Check out @theo.io map of Bluesky, see where you're located in a galaxy of people
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Peter Holt @peterholt.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Honestly that's all people want. Health care without worrying about the cost. Low bills (why electricity is still tied to gas prices I don't know!) Good public services (transport, recreation, community spaces)
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Andrew Sissons @acjsissons.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Interesting new analysis by the UK Energy Research Centre, which suggests that most of the increase in electricity bills since 2021 is still because of gas. Nice wrote up by @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org www.carbonbrief.org/expensive-ga...
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Expensive gas still biggest driver of high UK electricity bills, says UKERC - Carbon Brief
High gas prices are responsible for two-thirds of the rise in household electricity bills since before the global energy crisis.
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Scarbstech @scarbstech.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Here's my drawings and write up in the Mercedes #F1 slotted-diffuser trick. Motorsport.tech #F1tech
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Motorsport Technology - Tech insights from the data-driven world of sports
Motorsport Technology provides an insider view of how Formula 1, Formula E, and other motorsport series use data, design race cars, and achieve engineering excellence.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Week by week - Laura Kuenssberg is interviewing the party leaders. When I agreed to come on the show, I was told Nigel Farage was also doing it. He's now pulled out - and they've sent the deputy instead. The same Nigel Farage who's refusing to debate me. A pattern emerging...
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Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) @edrc-uk.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
The energy transition will only succeed if it works for everyone. New blog by Vicki Sperrey, Nick Eyre, Uttara Narayan & Sarah Higginson explores how UK energy systems can disadvantage racialised communities and why everyday energy use matters for justice and net zero. www.edrc.ac.uk/news-blog/wh...
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Why the energy transition must work for everyone - Energy Demand Research Centre
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Gavin Freeguard @gavinfreeguard.com · 11/01/2026
So... I've created a starter pack of UK government organisations currently on Bluesky: go.bsky.app/JHsY1Wz (Currently includes all those listed under ministerial and non-ministerial departments here www.gov.uk/government/o... - let me know any I've missed, or got wrong)
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Peter Holt @peterholt.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
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How to get ready for your Big Garden Birdwatch
Whether you’re planning to count the birds in your garden, from your balcony or local park, here are a few ways you can get ready for your Birdwatch.
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Peter Holt @peterholt.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Decided it's time to do something. I'm getting so frustrated with the state of world politics without having a voice in the matter so I joined The Green Party. Time to make a difference #HopeNotHate #ChangeEverything #BackZack #VoteGreen join.greenparty.org.uk
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Peter Holt @peterholt.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
When did it become acceptable to react to an email like we're having a conversation in a chat app. I'd like a proper message saying thanks please!
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WHO @who.int · 11/12/2025
Scientific evidence shows, once again, there is no causal link between vaccines and autism. Vaccines cause adults. - @drtedros.who.int
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Peter Holt @peterholt.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Shout out to @williamkilbride.bsky.social #DigitalPreservation Starter Pack, I must get myself on it! go.bsky.app/7GdMRS3
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Peter Holt @peterholt.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
I’m thrilled to share a blog I co-authored for #WDPD2025: “Why Preserve? The UKERC Energy Data Centre Team Contemplates…” We each tackled the big question "why preserve digital energy data?" from our own perspectives. www.dpconline.org/blog/wdpd/bl... #DigitalPreservation #OpenScience #UKEDC
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Why preserve? The UKERC Energy Data Centre team contemplates… - Digital Preservation Coalition
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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Yesterday was World Preservation Day! To mark the day, the Energy Data Centre team all answered the question: "Why Preserve?" Read their responses in our latest blog. ukerc.ac.uk/news/why-pre...
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Why Preserve? The UKERC Energy Data Centre Team Contemplates on World Preservation Day
Each of the Energy Data Centre team members answered the question 'Why Preserve?' in their own words.
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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
A big thank you to everyone for making our very first event such a smashing success! As the current landscape of Data Stewardship in the UK continues to evolve, we hope to be continue being a support system for the Data Stewards community. Until next time! 🚀
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Peter Holt @peterholt.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
The Energy Data Centre has been running for 20 years, watch below as I talk about building a FAIR enabled API for the service and taking the next steps in helping the world of energy research #EDC #UKERC #stfc #energy #technology #API #FAIR www.technology.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/Highli...
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Technology Video: Developing a specification for a FAIR-enabled API
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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
UKERC is delighted to welcome Mofesola Olaoye to the HQ Team! Mofesola joins us as our Executive and Operations Administrator. Meet the full team ⤵️ ukerc.ac.uk/about/people...
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Motherfucking wind farms…
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Space @redditspaceviewes.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Image of Alaska taken from space | NASA
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Star Wars Holocron @swholocron.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Katee Sackhoff reveals she’s working on a secret voice work project. Could she be returning as Bo-Katan in animation…? “New job…. Can’t tell ya but you’re gonna love it 😘🤫#voiceover #studiotime”
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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
To round off our Assembly, @psmonks.bsky.social, Chief Scientific Advisor at DESNZ, talked about achieving the Clean Power Mission, how we do this while not compromising the challenges beyond 2030, and how net zero is about doing everything, everywhere, all at once. ‪ @jessbritton.bsky.social
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Dr Andrew Mahon @andyantarctica.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Some East #Antarctica scenery for today....missing these views after 2 years away on NBP23-03! 🧪🦑🌎🇦🇶🐧
iceberg in Antarctica in 2023 on NBP23-03 in East Antarcticaview from the CTD door on NBP23-03 in 2023 in East Antarctica.
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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉 Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace. You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
This photograph captures Sir David Attenborough seated outdoors on the rugged terrain of Skomer Island. Behind him, the ocean and coastal cliffs form a scenic backdrop under a clear sky. Sir David, dressed in a khaki jacket and light trousers, looks towards the camera with a gentle expression, exuding a sense of warmth, calm, and wisdom. Around him, puffins can be seen flying and perched on the rocky ground, illuminated in rays of golden sunlight as the sun sets behind the cliffs.
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Matt Bishop 🏳️‍🌈 🏁 @thebishf1.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Beautiful Keith Sutton pic of Roland Ratzenberger, in the Simtek S941, at Imola, doing what he loved for the very last time, #OnThisDay in ’94. #GoneButNotForgotten #RIPRolandRatzenberger
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OSTrails @ostrails.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
FAIR-IF in a nutshell: In #OSTrails, we’re working closely with the EOSC FAIR Metrics Task Forces to make FAIR assessment seamless and scalable: The ultimate goal? A powerful FAIR-IF engine driving assessments, invisible to researchers, but essential for FAIR outcomes.
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Peter Holt @peterholt.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
@manutdwomen.bsky.social must be time to get verified status on bluesky now it's available. (and get the men on here too please 😁)
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Peter Holt @peterholt.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
@flashes.blue hello everyone, how is it going over at flashes? Your feed has been quiet for a few weeks now, how is the android app coming along, do you have any updates to share?
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Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) @edrc-uk.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
💾 UK energy researchers are working to improve how data is shared, stored & used. At the latest Cross-consortium Engagement Meeting, 20 research centres from the UK discussed challenges & next steps toward better, more open data management. Read the blog: tinyurl.com/4b6hbu9k @ukerc.bsky.social
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Dealing with data in UK energy research - Energy Demand Research Centre
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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
And you can read the full Review of Energy Policy here: ukerc.ac.uk/publications...
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Review of Energy Policy 2024
In our flagship publication, we explore the priorities for the new Labour Government as we embark on a critical few...
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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Watch Net Zero Industry Wales' Ben Burggraaf and UKERC's Meysam Qadrdan and Dr Jessica Britton talk about the key challenges in achieving a net zero transition, and how the UKERC Review of Energy Policy helps bridge the gap between academia, policy and civil society. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bKM...
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The Review of Energy Policy: key challenges in the UK and Wales
YouTube video by UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC)
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Peter Holt @peterholt.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
I'm proud to have helped the UKs energy research in some small way by keeping the Energy Data Centre running. Open and accessible data is good for everyone and I strive to improve the EDC even further in the future #UKERC #energy #research #EDC #energydatacentre
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Bluesky Wins @blueskywins.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
The biggest mental health charity in England & Wales decide X is no longer the right place for them to be posting on. Mind Charity is here now providing tips and research fighting for mental health @mindcharity.bsky.social 507.1K Followers on X 👏👏👏 They leave X with message below:
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Star Wars Holocron @swholocron.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Mark Hamill returned as Luke Skywalker in The Book of Boba Fett on this day 3 years ago.
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Kelly Knox @kelly-knox.com · 21/01/2025
if you're a #StarWars fan just now coming over to Bluesky, welcome! here is a starter pack featuring the creative types who make official movies, series, books, and comics in the GFFA 🦋
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Peter Holt @peterholt.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
From midnight tonight until next Saturday morning, there's no TV, no Internet, no Social Media, no nothing for me. Symbolic protest is better than none at all. #5DayBLACKOUT
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