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Scott Redding

@scottredding.bsky.social
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Fundraising and development at a charity in Coventry. Born Canadian, Irish national, living here for 20 years. I miss snow.

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Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
"It is hard not to draw the conclusion that the police and Home Office seem to be incapable of an appropriate response to the threat of far-right activity and violence."
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Did Kent Police ignore a 999 call?
Contrary to their public statement, HOPE not hate can exclusively reveal that Kent Police were tipped off about the Patriot Platform mobilisation – and seemingly did not act on the information.
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Chris Terry-Enescu @cjterry.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Truly wild to have lived through moral panics about teenagers wearing hoodies and Muslim women wearing the head dress to now experience 'but is a large group of organised far right activists in balaclavas really that scary'
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Sue Lukes @suelukes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
"Fascism does not begin with murder; it begins with the pleasure of imagining it." www.socialeurope.eu/fascism-does... Really useful and interesting article as we reflect on Dover and Portsmouth and the willingness of so many (including mainstream politicians)to approve of or enjoy drowning migrants
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Fascism Does Not Begin With Murder but With the Pleasure of Imagining It
Leo Löwenthal warned that far-right agitation turns psychoanalysis on its head, making followers paranoid rather than healing them.
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Stop Rosebank @stopcambo.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
BREAKING 🚨: COP30 is flooded with 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists. One in every 25 people inside the climate talks is working for the industry that caused this crisis. They outnumber almost every country, including those losing lives to storms, drought and heat.
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Scott Redding @scottredding.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Spain's co-op energy revolution. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘We’re proud to be pioneers’: inside Spain’s community energy revolution
From Taradell to Galicia, cooperatives are supplying cheap, clean electricity to homes and helping tackle fuel poverty
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Jon Burke🌍 @jonburkeuk.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
One ~182km x ~211km solar thermal plant could provide all of America’s electricity, including a fully-electrified land transport sector. 100% clean power from just 0.39% of U.S land. That’s why renewables are constantly under attack from the fossil fuel industry and their paid mouthpieces.
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Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 07/10/2025
Birmingham, my home city, is a fantastic city, with fantastic people- a success story. It has its problems, like anywhere. But the obsession the online right has with it is as transparent as it gets.
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Scott Redding @scottredding.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
If Jenrick goes to 90% white neighbourhoods and says they need to be integrated too, great. But I doubt he does. The idea is that England is default white. And that he thinks that is not racist. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Robert Jenrick accused of fuelling ‘toxic nationalism’ with Birmingham claims
Shadow justice secretary stands by comments made in March amid criticism including from a Tory colleague
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Scott Redding @scottredding.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
This is really interesting, from 6min 35sec until 10min 20sec, with Michael Gove and John McTernan. The need for the right policies for the 25 years leading up to 2050. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLAp...
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They Kicked Me Out For THIS? Owen Jones Visits LABOUR CONFERENCE
YouTube video by Owen Jones
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Scott Redding @scottredding.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
If there is one thing that will supercharge the loss of Labour voters to the Greens/Lib Dems/Reform, it's ID cards.
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Together With Refugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
"It is time for you, our leaders, to take a strong and united stand." Thanks to the 200+ orgs that joined our call for communities & the country to be brought together for a different way forward – one that's compassionate & united 🧡 www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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200 charities tell leaders to take 'strong stand' against anti-refugee protests
Demonstrations have been held outside hotels housing asylum seekers including the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, and in London and Newcastle. They have been met with counter-protests by anti-racism camp...
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Simon HB @norock.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Buried in The Observer yesterday was this: UK police knocking on doors demanding details of social media accounts of people, to pass to a foreign government, simply because they happen to live near where a US politician wanted to have a holiday observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
“We have had the police knocking on every door,” said a dog walker and resident of Dean, as a helicopter buzzed overhead. “They wanted the names of everybody living there and details of their social media. I know several people refused. We asked them if they were protecting us, or Vance. At least they were honest and said it is for him and that it will all be passed on to the American security people.”
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Tammi Gaw @tammigaw.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Extortion. You keep misspelling EXTORTION you lazy ****s!!
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Alan White @aljwhite.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
New YouGov polling. A monumental failure of our political class to educate, a monumental failure of our media to report fairly, for a generation
47% of people think immigration is primarily illegal. There were 4% irregular arrivals in March
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Patrick Ness @patricknessbooks.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
The employee asked the girl and her mother if they needed help shopping. That’s it. That’s all. The misinformation, the insinuations (because the facts are inconveniently benign) are EXACTLY what was done to lesbians in the 80s. This is the product of hate and fear, not reality.
JK Rowling tweeting got a boycott of M&S, stretching facts to the breaking point, and making the world a worse place for absolutely everyone.
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Healthwatch England @healthwatchengland.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Refugees and people seeking asylum are entitled to NHS care. Read our advice article to find out how refugees can access NHS care and what services they're entitled to. bit.ly/456gE7T
What are my rights when it comes to healthcare in the UK? 

Refugees and people seeking asylum are entitled to NHS care.

It becomes more complicated if your application for asylum has been refused. 

Some types of healthcare are free to everyone, and you can access them regardless of your immigration status.
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Nick Cook @nickcookuk.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Since 1981 only a third of recommendations from reports commissioned by the @ukgovernment.bsky.social on racism have been implemented. This is not good enough. Pleased to see @theguardian.com leading with this story - as a country we must do more.
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Anoosh Chakelian @anooshc.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
“I thought England was a good place, more welcoming than Europe, and would help a lot. Now it feels like a hostile land.” My report on the asylum hotel tensions, and what they reveal about Britain:
newstatesman.com
One year on, tensions still circle Britain’s asylum-seeker hotels
A report from Epping and Diss reveals disconnected and resentful communities.
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Dave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Wildfires have claimed 14 lives near Turkey's fourth largest city as a record 50°C heatwave grips the country.
independent.co.uk
‘Apocalyptic’ Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by 50C heat
Over a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city Bursa
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Tom Roberts @tpgroberts.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
See also the nudge-nudge-wink-wink support of people blowing up ULEZ cameras, or defences of the woman who called for arson, there has been a total breakdown of norms on the right against political violence.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Here's an idea politicians! Why not chase the votes of the majority rather than a minority of racist thugs. Crazy thought I know.
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Alex von Tunzelmann @alexvont.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
If you were born between 1970-1990 you may not have full MMR protection, even if you had parents who took you for all your jabs. The NHS will give you a free booster. With cases surging, this is a great way to protect yourself & your community. I’m getting mine tomorrow www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
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MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine
Find out about the MMR vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella, including who should have it, when it's given and possible side effects.
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Civil Society @civilsociety.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
A new report by the Charities Aid Foundation has ranked the UK at 64 for its generosity out of 101 countries and territories
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UK ranked 64th most generous country in CAF World Giving Report
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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Artist, photographer & activist Sadia Sikandar, has lived experience of the asylum system & reflects upon what can make refugees & asylum seekers feel welcome in Scotland. What can we do in our work, celebrations & communities to stand together? We are proud that Sadia is #partofthebiggerpicture🧩
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 24/07/2025
📢 Recent government announcements show signs that our calls for long-term, flexible investment in doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods are being heard. As Parliament enters its summer recess, @maddiejennings.bsky.social shares her reflections on these announcements and what’s next: bit.ly/3UtBAR6
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End-of-term reflections: Is change finally coming to doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods?
Earlier this week, Local Trust's policy team met with one of the still-new MPs from the 2024 Labour cohort. It's fair to say the end-of-term mood in Portcullis House was palpable and not in a "here co...
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
“Since 2003 the percentage of people living under autocratic regimes has gone from 50% to 72%. Democracy is losing and I don’t think people realise it. So when we see the world’s most famous liberal democracy becoming authoritarian, we have to sound the alarm,” says @chrischirp.bsky.social.
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Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU) @gmiau.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Politicians shouldn’t be surprised by what happened in Epping. After months of stoking fear about people seeking safety, this is where it leads. Violence doesn't happen in a vacuum. Now, more than ever, we must stand with people seeking safety and push back with solidarity and strength💚.
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Essex asylum hotel protest turned into 'mindless thuggery', say police
Six people are arrested during a protest outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers in Essex.
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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Trump just said Schiff merits "prison" for the "fraud" an IG supposedly found. Again, I talked to experts/former IG who described the process used here as deeply troubling. This is becoming his model for manipulating bureaucracy to hatch pretexts to target foes: newrepublic.com/article/1980...
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Paul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Yeah. Yeah, you are.
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Farage should never be interviewed without being forced to answer for failures of Brexit. That the man whose lies fuelled Brexit vote which has cost UK Billions & who said Liz Truss budget was “best Tory budget since 1986” could be trusted on *anything* is mind-boggling #bbclaura
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Zoe Amar @zoeamar.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
The 2025 Charity Digital Skills Report is here! This year's research reveals critical insights about digital skills gaps, AI adoption, and funding challenges facing UK charities. Essential reading for charity leaders, funders, and digital professionals. charitydigitalskills.co.uk #CharityDigiReport
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The Charity Digital Skills Report - Charity Digital Skills Report
The Charity Digital Skills Report is the annual barometer of charities’ digital skills, attitudes and behaviours.
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New Local @wearenewlocal.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Sunderland City Council is on the front foot when it comes to bridging the digital divide. We had the opportunity to ask Nicol McConnell about ‘what really works’ when it comes to getting communities connected. Take a look at her insights ➡️
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How We Did It: Bridging the digital divide – keeping communities connected - New Local
Graham Beamish and Marie Pye explain how Suffolk and Norfolk County Councils have saved 1000 years’ worth of care days for children and young people.
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Eliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
The way things are going half of America is going to believe Trump was on the grassy knoll and is the Zodiac Killer by next Tuesday.
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
@bylinetimes.bsky.social want to hear from voters in Reform-run areas If you're in Durham, Kent, Lancashire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, W Northants, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, N Northants, Worcestershire, Leicestershire or Warwickshire, get in touch if you spot anything Reform are up to of note
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
This new Paris neighbourhood is VERY good. Clichy-Batignolles (former rail yard), 1 of many transformations at Metro transit stations around the city. Dense+mixed (urban IKEA, grocery store, schools, jobs etc), diverse (50% public housing, 20% middle class rental), 1/3rd beautiful park, 20k people.
Retail (including ikea) with housing above and metro beneathVaried and interesting architecture, strong public realm Beautiful central linear parkBefore and after from Carlos Moreno, who toured me. @carlosmoreno.bsky.social
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Joseph Menn @joemenn.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
So the secret police have secret lawyers now, cool cool cool.
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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
“There’s a longstanding practice in UK politics to force disabled people to fight for their basic rights – a kind of gladiatorial scrap in which the Colosseum is replaced by the set of Good Morning Britain.” Today’s col. on the fallout of more ‘welfare reform.’ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Disabled people want to live a full life. Instead, we’re forced to scrap over our right to food and a wash | Frances Ryan
Britain’s political and media class advocate policies that leave disabled people hungry and dirty. Why are we expected to settle for this, asks Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
We talk to refugees & asylum seekers every single day. We know the misconceptions are simply not true. Challenging myths & harmful narratives is #partofthebiggerpicture in creating a more welcoming & inclusive society for all of us. When you hear myths, play your part and dispel them! 🧩
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Scott Redding @scottredding.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
"31% of adults said they rarely or never had opportunities to meet people from different backgrounds, and a third say they did not frequently get a chance to meet other people at all in their local community." www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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UK a ‘powder keg’ of social tensions a year on from summer riots, report warns
Research finds a third of people rarely meet anyone from a different background
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Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
It is people like Wallace who embed the stigmatisation of autistic individuals. Yes, I can miss social cues, but have amazingly never wandered round work with a sock on my cock. What he is accused of is not autistic behaviour, it's predatory behaviour. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Gregg Wallace faces backlash over autism defence
The TV presenter was criticised after he appeared to link claims of misconduct to his autism diagnosis.
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James Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
It's only a new solar generation record. www.businessgreen.com/news/4516200...
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UK and France set new solar generation records
Solar generation in the UK hits 14GW, providing nearly 40 per cent of the electricity mix
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Migrant Voice @migrantvoice.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
This is exactly what we have been warning about. E-visas aren't ready to be enforced this way. For too many people they will lead to a loss of recognition of their status, loss of ability to work, and even loss of ability to rent. There needs to be a rethink www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Rollout of eVisas ‘could drag 200,000 people into Windrush-style scandal’
Fears those without immigration details on computer systems could become undocumented as Home Office digitises records
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Scott Redding @scottredding.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
This is bad. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Young Europeans losing faith in democracy, poll finds
Support is lowest in France, Spain and Poland, while 21% back authoritarian rule under certain circumstances
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Dave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
I highly recommend Sam's analysis of how mainstream politics in the UK has shifted to the far-right. Policies that were once the preserve of the BNP are now touted by the main political parties.
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Lil scoop on the new teen Reform leader of Warwickshire County Council...
In Warwickshire, 18-year-old Reform councillor George Finch has become council leader after the Reform leader of just six weeks stood down over “ill health”. 

Cllr Finch is listed as an online tutor with the company ‘Superprof’, charging £15 an hour for his education services. “I’m 18 turning 19, I have just finished A-Level and I know what you need to pass your exams, the Knowledge is [sic] the most important area of A-Level or GCSE’s.” 

“[I] specialise in Tudor History, Cold War, USA politics, UK politics and many other areas in history too,” the profile adds.

The work is not listed on his council declaration of interests. It is possible he hasn’t earned any money from it. If he has however, he may have broken the rules on failing to declare financial interests. (This outlet put the tutoring questions to Cllr Finch but has not yet received a reply). 

Byline Times understands that Cllr Finch plans – or had planned – to return to university in the East Midlands in September for his second year of studies.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
NEW: “An initiative to make central Berlin largely car-free [car-lite or car-reduced] has been declared legal by the Berlin Constitutional Court, paving the way for organizers to collect signatures for a referendum.” This one will be worth keeping an eye on. www.yahoo.com/news/berlin-...
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Berlin could go largely car-free as court rules bold initiative legal
An initiative to make central Berlin largely car-free has been declared legal by the Berlin Constitutional Court, paving the way for organizers to collect signatures for a referendum. The Berlin Const...
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Ben Lorber @benlorber8.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Two leading institutions in the hard nationalist wing of MAGA are already calling to denaturalize and deport Zohran. During Biden, NYYRC and R4NR were bellwethers of MAGA’s far-right drift. A chilling glimpse at where the movement energy may be heading less than 24 hours in
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James Acton @nuclear-jim.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
This is REALLY bad--and an utterly predictable consequence of military action. Inspectors can't now verify Iran's several bombs worth of highly enriched uranium. This is a MUCH bigger risk than whether the damage done to Fordow meets expectations.
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Alasdair Mackenzie @alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
This poor guy. Another horrific US immigration story, and I can’t stress too much: the only thing preventing this also happening in the UK- deportation for old offences despite decades of residence & multiple strong mitigation- is the ECHR, which Labour want to “reform” & the far right want to leave
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