Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialNiall Ó Conghaile @nialloconghaile.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Correct thing to do, Spain.theguardian.comSpain to launch €60 monthly nationwide public transport passBus and train initiative comes as government struggles to survive corruption and sexual harassment allegations 910023
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialLiam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 21/11/2025This story is all Nigel Farage should be asked about by journalists for monthsbbc.co.ukEx-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribesThe judge tells Nathan Gill his actions were a 811595581
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 19/11/2025This little poll seems to have really upset the racists - many of whom don't appear to live anywhere near London Why not upset them a little more. www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/2562835...newsshopper.co.ukDo south east Londoners support Sadiq Khan? PollDo south east Londoners support Sadiq Khan? Vote in our poll. 2326375
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialPeter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 15/11/2025Temerko, a Soviet-born oligarch and a major Conservative donor, told Belton that he and Johnson spent time… plotting the overthrow May. According to Temerko, Johnson had finally been persuaded to back Brexit in 2016 by a group of “eastern European businessmen”. bylinetimes.com/2023/01/19/l...bylinetimes.comLandmark Ruling in Strasbourg as MPs Challenge UK Government over Failure to Investigate Russian Interference in Brexit'Nothing less than the future of democracy is at stake' says Caroline Lucas as a cross-party coalition and The Citizens win an unprecedented hearing over electoral safety and national security 18420246
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialEd Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 11/11/2025Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms. He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence. 12335251293
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialJames O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 10/11/2025If you want to sustain your carefully-cultivated fury at the stupid Panorama edit then don’t, whatever you do, read or listen to Trump’s speech in its entirety… 971540325
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 07/11/2025Here's to hope! Thanks Vogue! www.vogue.co.uk/article/zohr... 26911186
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialJames O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 21/10/2025And, of course, the nativist ghouls this performative cruelty is designed to appease either don’t know or don’t care about facts or figures. 22533152
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialMike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 04/10/2025History repeats. 266114995525
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 07/07/2025At @fightingdirty.bsky.social, we sued over this issue, and lost on the grounds that the Environment Agency couldn't be in breach because the government had issued no direction. An absurdity, which means that poisons continue to be spread on farmland every day. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comMillions of tonnes of toxic sewage sludge spread on UK farmland every yearExclusive: Experts call for stricter regulation as current rules set in 1989 require testing for only a few heavy metals 36736342
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 07/07/2025There's no place for institutional finance in rental markets. It's a predatory extraction machine that robs the poor and middle. But one thing I'd add: we should stop calling these people "investors". They don't "invest". They buy up and milk existing assets. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comAcross Europe, the financial sector has pushed up house prices. It's a political timebomb | Tim WhiteWe’ve been living in a great experiment: can finance provide basic human rights such as housing? The answer is increasingly no, says researcher and writer Tim White 831831690
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 06/07/2025Tomorrow, London will come together to mark 20 years since the horrendous terror attacks on our city on 7 July 2005. A special ceremony of commemoration can be watched online here from 11:15am: www.london.gov.uk/events/comme... 112414
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialChris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 06/07/2025Watch @oliviablakemp.bsky.social’s brutal takedown of driven grouse shooting in just 90 seconds from last weeks debate in Parliament. @wildjustice.bsky.social 512448644
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialRichard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · 21/06/2025Could pluralist politics finally take hold in the UK in 2029? youtu.be/Q2WoFZOyx4s?... Tired of Labour and the Tories? You’re not alone. Could a coalition of Greens, Lib Dems, SNP and others reshape UK politics by 2029? Watch and cast your vote in our poll.youtu.beCould pluralist politics finally take hold in the UK in 2029?YouTube video by Richard J Murphy 1911338
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialYorkshire Bylines @yorkshirebylines.co.uk · 21/06/2025👏 Six of the best Yorkshire villages Yorkshire has many picture-perfect villages, often steeped in history and a joy to visit: here are our writer’s top spots By Ian Richardson @ricojosh.bsky.socialyorkshirebylines.co.ukSix of the best Yorkshire villagesYorkshire has many picture-perfect villages, often steeped in history and a joy to visit: here are our writer’s top spots 34617
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 21/06/2025The European Union has given the green light to post-Brexit youth visas with the UK, after member states approved talks on how they would work in practice. Campaigners welcomed what they hailed as a “massive step forward for young people in the UK” 👏 www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...independent.co.ukPost-Brexit youth visa scheme with EU given green lightSupporters described the move as a ‘massive step’ forward for young people 42873196
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialEuropean Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 17/06/2025This deal is a small but encouraging sign that the UK can start undoing some of the damage Brexit has done to our economy and exporters.nytimes.comAn Eighth-Generation Oyster Farmer Sees Hope in Britain’s Trade Deal 612235
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 15/06/2025Systemic Grenfell Tower failings focus of new documentary www.channel4.com/news/systemi...channel4.comSystemic Grenfell Tower failings focus of new documentaryA corporate and political scandal - but above all an appalling human tragedy. 14215
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 10/06/2025🚨Just 2% of the population - under 800,000 people sustained the whole of England's blood supply over the past 12 months The NHS has put out an urgent call for 200,000 donors to come forward Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇 blood.co.ukblood.co.ukHomeRegister to be a blood donor, give blood and save lives. Find out more about blood donation. 36480354
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 10/06/2025Opening up train travel from London further afield to Germany and Switzerland would be a huge boost for Londoners, visitors and tourism in our city.theguardian.comEurostar vows to run direct trains from UK to Germany and SwitzerlandCross-Channel rail operator, which is trying to fend off rivals for its London depot space, regards early 2030s as feasible 715919
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 10/06/2025The ‘Millionaire Exodus’ the UK Media Told You About Never Actually Happened The equivalent of 30 stories a day were published about an exodus of wealthy people that a new study finds was "non existent" bylinetimes.com/2025/06/10/t...bylinetimes.comThe 'Millionaire Exodus' the UK Media Told You About Never Actually HappenedThe equivalent of 30 stories a day were published about an exodus of wealthy people that a new study finds was "non existent" 891645625
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 15/05/2025An improved trade deal with the European Union would hand UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves £10 billion in the Autumn Budget and limit the need for further tax increases, according to economists Sounds like a plan www.bloomberg.com/news/article...bloomberg.comEU Deal Would Give Reeves £10 Billion and Cut Risk of Tax HikesAn improved trade deal with the European Union would hand UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves £10 billion ($13.3 billion) in the Autumn Budget and limit the need for further tax increases, according to econom... 38542151
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 10/05/2025It’s hard to imagine London without the Tate Modern, even though it’s only 25 years old. In that short time, it has transformed London’s cultural landscape—cementing our city’s status as a global art capital. The 25th birthday weekender is a fantastic way to celebrate.timeout.comTate Modern’s 25th Birthday Weekender | Tate Modern | Things to do in LondonA quarter of a century ago, Tate Modern opened its doors for the very first time. In the intervening years, it’s become a bastion of modern art in the UK, conti 820821
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialyesbenwyvis.bsky.social @yesbenwyvis.bsky.social · 09/05/2025The UK and US just signed a trade deal. Scotland wasn’t even told. Not consulted. Not informed. Not considered. Scottish whisky and salmon weren’t included. And when the damage hits, they’ll tell us we’re “too poor” to be independent. This is what the union costs. #ImagineScotland 1516593
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialCelia Richardson @celiarichardson.bsky.social · 09/05/2025This By Mark Brown 720628
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialFidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Extremely interesting visit to Restructa Ltd to see how they trace POPs in waste TVs in practice📺 Other industries can follow in their footsteps and consider technological solutions for managing the current POPs in waste burden and support ambitions for a safe #CircularEconomy 011
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialFidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 09/05/2025New research has identified harmful #chemicals present in children's mattresses, including chemical flame retardants🔥 Researchers found concerning levels of harmful chemicals in bedroom air and highlight the risk of exposure while children sleep🛏️⬇️ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...theguardian.comNew research finds alarming levels of toxic chemicals in children’s mattressesA study shows that toxic flame retardants used in mattresses can seep into air and be absorbed by children 042
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialYorkshire Bylines @yorkshirebylines.co.uk · 26/04/2025📣 Bradford honours David Hockney with exhibitions celebrating his groundbreaking art, from multi-camera journeys to vibrant iPad creations By Yvonne Illingworthyorkshirebylines.co.ukReview of David Hockney: Pieced Together, at National Science and Media Museum, BradfordBradford honours David Hockney with exhibitions celebrating his groundbreaking art, from multi-camera journeys to vibrant iPad creations 24517
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 26/04/2025I have now spoken to police officers who say they were misled by Murdoch’s empire. I won’t let this rest | Gordon Browntheguardian.comI have now spoken to police officers who say they were misled by Murdoch’s empire. I won’t let this rest | Gordon BrownEvidence suggests an elaborate cover-up. The Met must act, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown 2631398
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialEuropeanPowell @europeanpowell.bsky.social · 22/04/2025NICs are waived for employers in SEZs... gov.uk/guidance/che... There are 74 SEZs and 12 Freeports in the UK, these were initiated by Sunak and Truss, and signed off by Starmer's changed Labour Party during the bidding phase between 2021 and 2022.gov.uk 46748
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 22/04/2025Since September 2023, children in London’s state primary schools have had access to a free school meal everyday thanks to City Hall funding. From today, children in 80 of London’s primary schools will also have access to a healthy breakfast too.mirror.co.ukFree school breakfast clubs launch today in 'game changing' moment - full listThe first 750 schools will host free breakfast clubs from today in a move Keir Starmer has branded 'game-changing' - see the full list to see if your child is affected 515120
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialMarwood @andmarwood.bsky.social · 19/04/2025Starmer's Labour have a HUGE majority, yet we are seeing no: - electoral reform - media reform - action to make the BBC properly independent & apolitical - reversal of NHS outsourcing - renationalisation of key infrastructure & public services - clampdown on lobbying - prosecution of corrupt MPs 96969310
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 17/04/20251.3m people with cancer, arthritis and more could lose PIP under Labour's benefit cuts. We are all one accident/illness away from needing benefits. It is in our own interest to oppose. It wasn't in the manifesto. Mobilize your MP to oppose this cruel cut. Tax the rich.bigissue.com1.3 million ill people could lose PIP under Labour's disability benefit cutsLabour's benefit reforms could see thousands of people with cancer and more than 200,000 people with arthritis lose their PIP payments. 7391202
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 17/04/2025This is appalling. 1.3 million people with cancer, arthritis and more could lose PIP under Labour's benefit cuts www.bigissue.com/news/social-...bigissue.com1.3 million ill people could lose PIP under Labour's disability benefit cutsLabour's benefit reforms could see thousands of people with cancer and more than 200,000 people with arthritis lose their PIP payments. 52648296
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialFidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 16/04/2025🚨 The UK hasn't restricted any hazardous #chemicals since Brexit while the EU has restricted 10. This regulatory gap risks turning the UK into a dumping ground for #toxic substances banned elsewhere. Time to align UK REACH with EU standards. 👉https://www.fidra.org.uk/chemical-regulation-alignment/ 085
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Nigel Farage has told ITV News the first thing he would do as prime minister if he won a general election would be to remove the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights That alone is good reason never to vote for Reform UK. THIS IS WHY youtu.be/MdiDDJrQUJA?...youtu.beNigel Farage says first thing he would do as PM if he won a GE would be to remove UK from the ECHRYouTube video by Peter Stefanovic 22529481056
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialCaroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 15/04/2025This is what’s happening with 1.3C of global heating above preindustrial levels. We’re on track for 3C by 2100. Failure to leave fossil fuels in the ground is a devastating crime against humanity & against all other life on this, our one fragile earththeguardian.comDeadly floods and storms affected more than 400,000 people in Europe in 2024European State of the Climate report ‘lays bare’ impact of fossil fuels on continent during its hottest 12 months on record 6498223
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialIain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 15/04/2025The Rail Belt: interesting proposal to build over 250,000 new homes over railway lines in London. Just at formative stage right now. thedavidsonprize.com/awards/2025/... 363
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialLouise Houghton @louisehoughton.bsky.social · 15/04/2025What a day it's been, and what an incredible five years. Thank you to everyone who has made Yorkshire Bylines (and the entire Bylines Network) possible. Here's to another five years! #HappyBirthdayYorkshireBylines #TruthToPoweryorkshirebylines.co.ukYorkshire Bylines celebrates five years of citizen journalismThe Bylines Network turns five: from democratic deficit to 18 million hits, citizen journalism is alive and kicking – and needs your support 48930
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialCelia Richardson @celiarichardson.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Overseas pressure groups targeting civil society in the UK is something that urgently needs more scrutiny. The National Trust has frequently been campaigned against via a group whose directors and funders are thousands of miles away. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...theguardian.comLibrarians in UK increasingly asked to remove books, as influence of US pressure groups spreadsAnecdotal evidence suggests a rise in requests to take books off shelves, particularly LGBTQ+ titles 10507196
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 12/04/2025The government has published no evidence to suggest that cutting disability benefits will get people back to work. The evidence it has published found that these cuts would plunge hundreds of thousands of people into poverty. I’m joining @trusselluk.bsky.social in calling on the gov’t to rethink 34641246
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialPaul Sandars🏴 @paulsandars.bsky.social · 12/04/2025The Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025 has now received Royal Assent and has become law. With no help for Port Talbot and Grangemouth, Labour has duly sold the Celtic nations down the river, as we duly watched. 1115175
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 12/04/2025Over the past 20 years, Paris has undergone a major physical transformation, trading automotive arteries for bike lanes, adding green spaces and eliminating 50,000 parking spaces. Part of the payoff has been invisible — in the air itself.wapo.stParis said au revoir to cars. Air pollution maps reveal a dramatic change.Air pollution fell substantially as the city restricted car traffic and made way for parks and bike lanes. 14557771244
Reposted by @rubyrussell.bsky.socialYes for EU @yesforeu.bsky.social · 12/04/202562% of Scots voted remain in 2016, that number has now increased to at least 70%! 38746
