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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/global-devel... Powerful stories related to #climatecatastrophe and #neverendingwar The rich world should utterly ashamed
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‘I am still a child, it cannot be good to be married’: how drought forces Afghan families to sell girls as brides
As climate breakdown pushes families to starvation, many feel forced to ‘sacrifice’ daughters to save siblings, with girls as young as eight and 10 engaged or married to repay debts or pay for food
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Given the climate catastrophe and need to rapidly reduce GGEs, the shortage (and hence high cost) of diesel & petrol, with the knock on effects of inflation in almost all sectors, WHY is noone (incl GPEW) calling for emergency reduction in UK speed limits to 55mph? Can anyone explain?
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Watching Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, I was shocked to see the damage the chicken industry is doing to rivers, communities and animals. And now I’ve learned the Government wants to expand Big Chicken. I've signed the petition to stop it 👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st... Please sign!
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Stop Big Chicken Choking our Rivers
Watching Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, I was shocked to see the damage the chicken industry is doing to rivers, communities and animals. And now I’ve learned the Government wants to expand Big ...
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... Excellent response to some of your critics Zack! Onwards and upwards!
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Yes, it’s been a tough week for the Greens: but don’t lose sight of how we’re transforming British politics | Zack Polanski
We must now have unity and a discussion about party democracy. And let me be clear: as leader, I will never tolerate antisemitism, says Zack Polanski, leader of the Green party of England and Wales
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/environment/... I'm rather proud that Pat & I are part of the Crowdfunder which made this film. Please see it, invite your neighbours, friends, and family!
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Britons kept in dark about scale of climate crisis, say viewers of ‘first-of-its-kind’ emergency briefing
Nine out of 10 people felt motivated to act after watching film outlining threats to food security, economy and public health
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/s... Pat and I saw this tonight, definitely worth 80 minutes of your life, well done Alison Carr!
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All at Sea review – faked death of ‘canoe man’ inspires waves of intrigue
Fictionalising the true story of John Darwin, Alison Carr’s gripping two-hander follows the unexpected consequences of its antihero’s bid to escape debts
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Three years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza: In numbers aje.news/1p3ngh F*cK Israhell is the only appropriate response to 78 years of active Genocide, vastly accelerated in the last three years
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Three years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza: In numbers
Three years of attacks has devastated Gaza, killing tens of thousands, destroying homes, and collapsing basic services.
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Yes, Zionism is racism aje.news/bw1xeu Excellent commentary on last Sunday's momentous (for the GPEW it appears) vote. Zionism IS Racism
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Yes, Zionism is racism
And there is nothing radical about declaring it. It is a fact of history.
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... DeformUK eh?! 😂😂😂
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Reform MP raises concerns about second homes – then buys one for £800,000
Sarah Pochin bought Anglesey property two days after writing to minister about impact of second homes on rural communities
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/business/202... Will Burn'em pay attention?
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British government ‘complacent about food as a national security matter’
Experts say country does not have plan to feed people in a crisis and is unprepared for future shortages
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... Let's take Fairford back into UK sovereignty and kick ALL the Amerikans out! 💚✊😎
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US bombers pulled from RAF Fairford base after suspected terror plot
Aircraft leave Gloucestershire base to return to US following arrest of dual British-Iranian national in central London
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Jewish human rights barrister, 94, arrested for supporting Palestine Action aje.news/ude8wl Very honoured to have been present to witness this remarkable lady's arrest on Sunday in Liverpool. I oppose Genocide, I support Palestine Action
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‘I’m rather proud’: Barrister, 94, arrested for supporting Palestine Action
Margaret Owen OBE, a celebrated human rights lawyer and friend of Ed Miliband’s late mother, talks to Al Jazeera.
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
bsky.app/profile/defe... An absolute, inspiring hero!
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Big news from Labour Conference: the PM has announced the government's plan to scrap first past the post. Seats that match votes would change British politics for good, but only if it happens. I've added my name. Join me? action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/201578/...
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The PM used his big speech to promise to fix Westminster's broken voting system.
We've heard promises before. I've signed to make sure this one is kept. It takes 30 seconds
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Have you noticed how this Irani-inspired "terrorist" event at Fairford is rapidly going haywire for the Met Police and security services? A few hours in a cell and let out on bail?!!! H*LL, that's less than I got for protesting genocide in Newcastle last November.. #Lyingpolice
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/money/2026/s... Why is noone advocating an emergency national speed limit of 50mph to help us get more miles from a litre of fuel, reduce GGEs, and help the national balance of payments catastrophe? Win, win, win! 💚
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Price of diesel on UK forecourts reaches all-time high
Fallout from Iran conflict continues to drive up bill for motorists with record average cost now at 199.18p a litre
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Cattle to feed: Why a global meat crisis is looming aje.news/ixp0go Interesting international perspective on meat production & consumption. Sadly no mention of the need for everyone to eat less meat if we're ever going to reach a sustainable, safe, agricultural industry though...
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Cattle to feed: Why a global meat crisis is looming
World's top three beef producers witness a decline in cattle stocks because of rising input costs, droughts and biology.
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/environment/... This is wonderful news! Why can't we have a similar charter for our beautiful Northumbrian River Tyne?
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‘Contract between humans and river’: Bristol Avon’s rights enshrined in charter
River charters part of wider movement establishing ‘moral’ framework to protect nature and hold institutions to account
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/environment/... So Starmer banned the publication of this report? Utterly venal, odious b*stard...
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UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under Starmer
El Niño poses critical threat to nations’ defences, says Ed Miliband in presentation to global foreign ministers
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... Interesting voice from Tehran. Echoes my own feelings of detesting the Zio-Amerikan war but also the murderous Islamic regime. The poor normal Iranis stuck in the middle...🙏✊💚
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Trump still thinks Iranians will ‘rise up’ against the regime. In Tehran I see a different story | Hossein Hamdieh
If anything, the ongoing war is uniting a divided country against the foreign invaders. Washington seems a long way from grasping this point, says Hossein Hamdieh, a social researcher based in Tehran
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... LimpDims eh? What's the point?
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Ben Jennings on the Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton – cartoon
The Lib Dem leader, Ed Davey, has been urging his MPs not to panic at static polling numbers as the party prepares for a possible snap election
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Given the present fuel shortages, diesel in particular, the ongoing wars in regions we import diesel from, against a background of the hottest year ever and the super El Niño breaking records, WHY is the Government not reducing speed limits to 50mph to improve fel economy??? Anyone know?
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/environment/... FFS, climate chaos unfolding in real time. But keep on buying your gas-guzxling SUVs, driving at 80mph, flying for fun.... Not our problem...🤬🤬🤬🤬
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‘Jaw-dropping’: Super El Niño bursts through temperature record months ahead of peak
The ‘Godzilla-level’ phenomenon is supercharging the climate crisis and will heavily impact communities across the world
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/environment/... Wonder why it's taken 50 years of lies & gaslighting from the fossil fuel to get us to the desperate we're in today? Read this article...
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How Saudi oil scientists ended up working on the world’s most important climate reports
Guardian investigation reveals fossil fuel links of IPCC authors, with experts declaring the body’s conflict of interest policy ‘not fit for purpose’
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philbrookes.bsky.social @philbrookes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Monday morning, Corner House, Newcastle - another car masquerading as a cycle.... Parked in my protected space.... #WaronCars
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