Reposted by Steve IsleJonathan Cook @jonathan-cook.bsky.social · 12/10/2026There is a reason why there are so few truly leftwing politicians visible in public life. Because the media’s role is to weed them out, to discredit them, to place them beyond the pale, to other them. Matthew Alford reads my latest: jonathancook.substack.com/p/listen-how...jonathancook.substack.comListen: How the BBC sets a trap to make sure leftwing politicians never get a fair hearingRead by Matthew Alford 511154
Steve Isle @silas1951.bsky.social · 05/10/2026They should’ve been fined into bankruptcy for pollution. 000
Steve Isle @silas1951.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Saw the ‘Virgin and Child’ triptych in the Courtauld last week. Wonderful faces. 000
Steve Isle @silas1951.bsky.social · 27/09/2026No, we need to go completely organic and free range! 101
Reposted by Steve IsleAnti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 24/09/2026"He’s saying the quiet bit out loud again. He doesn’t want anyone stopping Russian misinformation because it benefits him. Wake up." via HuffPost UK Politics "Nigel Farage Has Attacked The Government's Plans For A New Russia Misinformation Unit" www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/nigel-...huffingtonpost.co.ukNigel Farage Has Attacked The Government's Plans For A New Russia Misinformation UnitThe Reform UK leader claimed it is “targeted directly” at his party. 210352
Reposted by Steve IsleTimothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Conspiracy Believers Often Hold Two Beliefs That Can’t Both Be True studyfinds.com/conspiracy-b... From study: "...the strongest conspiracy believers showing a 91% probability of being incoherent" (by @lewan.uk et al.)studyfinds.comConspiracy Believers Are 91% Likely To Hold Incoherent Beliefs, Study FindsA new study finds people at the extreme end of conspiracy thinking have a 91% predicted chance of holding incompatible beliefs. 55566187
Steve Isle @silas1951.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The big distinction in politics is between those who believe in Science and neoliberals like Starmer, Blair and Truss who reject it in favour of economic theories. 001
Reposted by Steve Islefife4europe #FBPE #RejoinEU @fife4europe.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Revealing that spy chiefs' warnings on ecosystem collapse were suppressed shows how politicians bury uncomfortable truths. When climate breakdown threatens food security and defence, hiding intelligence reports is reckless negligence. Why hide climate risks? (1/2) 🤔 #ClimateCrisistheguardian.comUK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under StarmerEl Niño poses critical threat to nations’ defences, says Ed Miliband in presentation to global foreign ministers 21312
Steve Isle @silas1951.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I can recommend ‘After 1177’ about the repercussions of the Bronze Age Collapse. Raises questions about the resilience of our civilisation. 140
Reposted by Steve IsleThe Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 22/09/2026100 seconds of Greens standing up for our climate. Following Zack Polanski’s recognition in The Independent’s Climate 100, a reminder that Greens have always led the way on climate action. From protecting nature to ending our reliance on fossil fuels, we’ll keep fighting for a liveable future. 1021891
Steve Isle @silas1951.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The world needs to reduce its population by 75% in the next century. We’re in a climate crisis ffs. 000
Steve Isle @silas1951.bsky.social · 21/09/2026We want degrowth! The constant demand for growth has caused the climate crisis. 010
Reposted by Steve IsleBladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026According to the scumbag Times owned by the scumbag Rupert Murdoch the UK needs to be 'weaned off the State Pension', which is actually more than paid for by NI contributions. What the UK really needs to be weaned off is Rupert Murdoch. Get this evil fucker and his disgusting rags out of the UK. 14464124
Steve Isle @silas1951.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Sartre pointed out that not making a choice is itself a choice. The choice not to support what is right and good. 010
Reposted by Steve IsleZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Every Green voice is one that will hold this Labour government to account and push them to do better. 22749231
Reposted by Steve IsleMani Isna La 🇨🇺 🇵🇸 🇬🇱🕊️ 🪶 #IndigenousLivesMatter @maniisnala.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Dear Andy Burnham: it’s time to scrap First Past the Post. Our voting system only breeds instability and chaos, and poisons our political culture. We know you agree. Now is the time to fix our democracy. Sign the open letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/an...actionnetwork.orgDear Andy Burnham: it's time for a fair voting systemDear Andy Burnham: it’s time to scrap First Past the Post. Our voting system only breeds instability and chaos, and poisons our political culture. We know you agree. Now is the time to fix our demo... 1136
Steve Isle @silas1951.bsky.social · 16/09/2026No reason why water shouldn’t be renationalised. Water companies should’ve been fined into bankruptcy years ago. 030
Steve Isle @silas1951.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Is the BBC aware that there are gardeners all over the UK? Not just the South, and not just university educated. 010
Reposted by Steve IsleZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Ed Miliband’s statement on Israel is only a first step. We need to go further: a full ban on goods, services & investment. Labour is still shamefully refusing to recognise the Gaza genocide. We must have a full arms embargo, full sanctions & an end to military collaboration. 571404413
Reposted by Steve IsleThe Scales ⚖️ @shakethescales.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Last year United Utilities reported a net income of £586.8 million after tax, & CEO Louise Beardmore raked in £1,254,000 in pay. If you want to stop this shit (sic!), executives should be sent to jail, not tickled with pathetic fines... www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comUnited Utilities fined nearly £1m after discharging raw sewage along Lancashire coastSeaside communities and businesses were affected significantly by the contamination in June 2023 02211
Steve Isle @silas1951.bsky.social · 08/09/2026We need to abolish the Lords, the Monarchy, titles and honours. 000
Steve Isle @silas1951.bsky.social · 01/09/2026I did too, N, gave talks in the Greece and Enlightenment galleries for 15 yrs. Was unhappy with Israeli influence. 000
Reposted by Steve IsleGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Officially, the water industry in England is regulated. Practically, it's unregulated. There's no difference between what it does under the eye of the Environment Agency and what it would do if the EA did not exist. The EA is completely useless, by design. www.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.comDry weather sewage discharges soar as water companies face scrutinyExclusive: 7,280 suspected illegal spills in rivers and sea recorded in first five months of 2026 9824421018
Steve Isle @silas1951.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Yes, and they’re using gas prices to hike the cost of renewables to the consumer. 011
Steve Isle @silas1951.bsky.social · 30/08/2026We can smell the stench of corruption over the Atlantic. 000
Reposted by Steve IsleThe Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 29/08/2026Our message to the government: we need a data centre strategy now. 27501183
Steve Isle @silas1951.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Advertisers should not be allowed to say their chemical sprays are ‘fresh’. 1100
Reposted by Steve IsleGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Our rapid disillusionment with political leaders is treated by much of the media as some kind of pathology. But what I see is these leaders backtracking on their promises, dashing people's hopes and serving the ultra-rich ahead of the rest of the population. Why wouldn't we be disillusioned? 1582323783
Steve Isle @silas1951.bsky.social · 26/08/2026How many and severe do the climate warming disasters have to be -before voters support a party whose policies are based on climate science? 011
Steve Isle @silas1951.bsky.social · 21/08/2026BBC misleading viewers by putting trivial items prominently while ignoring or downplaying critical issues. 000
