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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 13h

The threats to our resilience are the same as the threats to our democracy: corporate lobbyists shaping policy, with dire consequences for our ability to withstand crises. Burnham seems to want to change this. But is he aware of scale of the task? My column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Stockpile food – and wash your hands: is that really how to prepare for environmental catastrophe? | George Monbiot

The UK state is dumping its responsibilities on our doorsteps, while green-lighting policies that lead us closer to crisis, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Michael Spicer @michaelspicer.bsky.social · 9h

No pressure but if this gets to a million views, I'll be able to pay the mortgage this month. Thank you. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHUv...

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Most TV is Just This Now

YouTube video by Michael Spicer

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Andy Brown @andybrown1951.bsky.social · 10h

Anyone else think having British care homes sold off for over a billion by a very wealthy man to a consortium from California is not a healthy way to provide a service? www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/del...

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'Delighted': Yorkshire businessman's care home company seals £1.1bn deal with US firm

A Yorkshire company which develops UK care homes and owned by one of the region’s wealthiest entrepreneurs has sealed a £1.1bn deal to sell 45 properties to a Californian investment firm.

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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

via Meg Graham

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Tax Justice UK @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Britain can’t rebuild on vibes. It needs investment. That means getting serious about the Tax gap. Because right now £59Billion— enough to pay for free school meals AND affordable childcare AND build 1.45M social homes— is being lost to non-payment. 👉 bit.ly/4z9JQrK

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Tax gap 2026 - Tax Justice UK

Britain's tax gap is growing which will provide a headache for the Prime Minister in-waiting, Andy Burnham, and his plans for devolution.

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Brexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 @brexitbin.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

An anti-Trump statue by Jens Galschiøt that formerly stood in Denmark's parliamentary building has been temporarily moved to the EU Parliament in Strasbourg. Called "The Orange Plague", it shows a gold-plated Trump playing golf while holding the scales of justice on the shoulders of a smaller man.

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Shazz Northern Lass @shazzat.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Drive frequently on Motorways nearby and it’s often obvious that pollution is not controlled, disgusting sulphur compound odor mixed with astringent and emission at times way browner than permitted NOX level. Feel so sorry for those living down wind.

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Overcrowding in UK A&E depts and treating patients in corridors linked to hundreds of deaths. Neoliberals urge cuts in public spending, silence on human consequences. Delayed care leads to premature deaths People sacrificed to gods of fiscal policies.

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Overcrowding in A&E linked to 'hundreds of deaths a week', study finds

A review of more than 19,000 adult patients found that for every 10% increase in emergency department occupancy, the chance of dying in the following 28 days increased by 1%.

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Energy suppliers urge UK govt to help households struggling with energy bills. Silence on cutting profit margins, windfall taxes on excessive profits. Household energy debt heading to £7bn. 120,000 a year die in fuel poverty. We can't afford privatisation and resulting profiteering.

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Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills

Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.

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SaveDemocracy123 @savedemocracy123.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

True, Khashoggi was killed for his knowledge of illegal dealings between Trump/MBS; like passing nuclear tech via traitor Mike Flynn. Putin, Trump, MBS are all criminal despots who will do anything for self-enrichment, and all conspire for each other’s crimes and coverups. Too bad MAGA can’t see it?

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Eric Lipton NYT @ericlipton.nytimes.com · 03/10/2026

JUST POSTED: Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have pushed a multibillion oil deal with Russia as part of peace talks that will bring profits to their family business partners. A new front for Trump-era conflicts of interest. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...

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U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies (Gift Article)

President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of inter...

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Dr Alan Montgomery @classicalalan.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Many people are still surprised to discover that the lands to the north of Hadrian's Wall are dotted with Roman sites including forts, roads, camps and bathhouses. To find out more, check out my books, both currently reduced if you buy direct from the publisher: shorturl.at/7Ytav #RomanSiteSaturday

The cover of two books by Alan Montgomery, entitled the Road to Mons Graupius and Walking the Antonine Wall

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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

'AN ENVIRONMENTAL charity has warned Scotland’s “unbridled rush for giant data centres threatens water, clean air and local communities’ rights."' morningstaronline.co.uk/article/char...

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Charity calls for data centre safeguards

AN ENVIRONMENTAL charity has warned Scotland’s “unbridled rush for giant data centres threatens water, clean air and local communities’ rights.”The remarks came from environmental charity Foundation f...

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Shazz Northern Lass @shazzat.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

This is what voting reform would result in

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Shazz Northern Lass @shazzat.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I am genuinely very supportive of Burnham’s plans but this is a BIG MISTAKE, leave pensions alone

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The endless grift continues. The Trump administration has been talking to Russia about a multibillion-dollar deal for Lukoil’s international assets, NYT reports.

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Super-rich UK energy/food magnates’ wealth skyrockets amid global crises Working-class face soaring prices, worsening climate impacts. Billionaires owning food/energy companies profit from hardship The same class funds political parties, uses tax havens, preaches low wages to workers.

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Super-rich UK energy and food magnates’ wealth skyrockets amid global crises

Analysis has shown the costs of daily essentials soaring in recent years, thanks in part to climate shocks, wars and geopolitical tensions

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Andy Brown @andybrown1951.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Despite all the campaigns privatised water companies are still pumping sewage into British rivers. Enjoy falling off your paddleboard and getting a mouthful of bacteria. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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‘It’s shocking really’: Devon community tracks River Dart sewage spills

Citizen environmentalists create online platform that flags spills in real time and highlights repeatedly polluted spots

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Andy Brown @andybrown1951.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

2.5 degrees above average and much much more to come. This is why climate change is THE top issue. Humanity can't survive drill baby drill politics www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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May heatwaves, deaths, ruined harvests: study of Europe’s summer paints grim picture for the future

EU Copernicus report shows surface air temperatures from June to August were 2.5C above decadal average

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 02/10/2026

On 12 October, MPs will debate rejoining the EU after a petition passed 100,000 signatures. The more MPs who turn up armed with our polling, the harder the case is to ignore. Use our tool: bestforbritain.org/take-action/tell…

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Shazz Northern Lass @shazzat.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🤔for the day. Given that Trump has clearly benefited financialy indirectly from Putin; asking Europeans to release oil reserves is not to be trusted as it leaves us open to acts of war from his new best mate.

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Michael Spicer @michaelspicer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Most TV is just this now.

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Andy Brown @andybrown1951.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Let's be clear climate change isn't a case of one bad year causing problems. It is a continuously worsening problem with no clarity about how catastrophic things will eventually get. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss

Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.

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Shazz Northern Lass @shazzat.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Thought for the day. Taking recipe advice from ChatGPT doesn’t end well 🤮

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Shazz Northern Lass @shazzat.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

he was doing so well but not this

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 29/09/2026

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Burnham: "We will contest the next election with a manifesto commitment to change the electoral system, so that everyone's vote counts. And everyone's voice is heard."

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 28/09/2026

Katie Phang breaks down one of the most disturbing pieces of evidence in the new Cornell sex assault lawsuit: an alleged fraternity Snapchat message referring to the plaintiff as “free p***y upstairs.” Phang zeroes in on another detail: someone apparently photographed the Snapchat from another phone

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Shazz Northern Lass @shazzat.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

He will lose the next election if this is on the table- don’t mess with NHS or pensions.

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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Blimey. Baroness Margaret Hodge - the Govt anti-corruption champion, on the £72m donations to Reform recently: "I think it came from the Russians." She's speaking at a Fabian event on donation caps

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 27/09/2026

Now let’s resume talking about Epstein.

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Codfather #FBPE 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @codfather.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

When put like that, a lot of the world makes more sense

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Andy Brown @andybrown1951.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

These investment bankers trashed the economy in the 2008 crash and now they are back to their old games whilst the rest of us are staring down the barrels of a cost of living crisis and a massive climate change crisis. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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London’s investment bankers and lawyers make more than £1bn in takeover frenzy

Bumper fees paid in the year’s mergers and acquisitions spark anger over high City pay during cost of living crisis

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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

BREAKING: Massive Attack’s Rob Del Naja arrested under the UK Terrorism Act outside Labour Party conference venue. The legendary musician was arrested after peacefully holding “I oppose genocide - I support Palestine Action” on a paper sign on the eve of Labour’s conference.

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Great piece - do have a quick read and then share. Essentially, Labour putting Rejoin in its next manifesto is the single move that gives Labour the best chance at winning (possibly with a coalition) at the next General Election. 🌹🇪🇺

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Sustained economic growth can’t be achieved without a major boost to the purchasing power of the bottom 50% of the UK population. The govt can do so immediately by increasing income tax-free personal allowance by £3,000. All it needs to do is to end subsidies to commercial banks.

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This is how the Chancellor can increase the personal allowance and lift millions out of hardship

Sustained economic growth can’t be achieved without a major boost to the purchasing power of the bottom 50% of the population

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Liz Webster 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧🇪🇺 @lizwebster.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Should the U.K. rejoin the EU and reverse Brexit? Get voting! www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

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Shazz Northern Lass @shazzat.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Instead of green washing dirty industrial processes with unproven carbon capture projects like the Peak Cluster cement works pipeline through Wirral, use the planned money for food security instead.

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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

‘What is emerging is not simply a relationship between [Reform and Farage] and a wealthy Gulf state, but a channel through which an authoritarian government can cultivate political influence here, and abroad.’ Would really recommend a read of this democracyforsale.substack.com/p/reform-and...

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Reform and the UAE – a threat to British politics

Nigel Farage's embrace of the UAE is part of a wider effort by the Gulf petrostate to build alliances with the far right across the West, says Alex Carlen.

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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

• A new private membership club in Washington, D.C., co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. is charging a $500,000 membership fee — and there’s already a waiting list. • The club, called Executive Branch, held a launch party on Saturday night that included at least a half dozen members of President

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Donald Trump Jr. co-founds new private members club, Executive Branch, with a $500,000 fee

Executive Branch held a launch party that included members of President Donald Trump's administration as well as wealthy CEOs, tech founders and policy experts.

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Here's today's column on the astonishing, ongoing mistreatment of people with #ME/CFS. Please spread it far and wide: the only thing which can break the media's wall of indifference is seeing an article about the issue go viral. Thank you. 1/2 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Abandoned, dismissed and gaslighted: there is no excuse for the way ME sufferers have been betrayed | George Monbiot

Changes in guidance and science seem to have little impact on millions of devastated lives. It’s a social crisis playing out behind closed doors, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🔥🔥 OVER 18,848 EMAILS SENT NOW! 🔥🔥

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