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Simon O’Sullivan

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Walk, run, cycle powered by plants! Bit of a lefty! Social justice: Active travel: Nature: Environment.

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James @emohawk.bsky.social · 22h
Sadly cheaper to fly from Newcastle to London than it is on the train during business hours/peak. Absolute insanity really. Flying should not be cheaper than a train.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 08/10/2026
Stratford is one of Europe’s great regeneration success stories. It’s ready for its next chapter - European rail links. I’m proud to say I’m working with the government to deliver new cross-Channel trains from East London. The benefits would be felt far beyond our city.
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Sadiq Khan: Run international trains from Stratford instead of expanding Heathrow
With more Brits supporting increasing international rail over expanding airports, connecting Stratford to Europe is a no-brainer, writes Sadiq Khan.
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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 21h
One of the key lessons from Dutch cycling history is cities didn't start with protected lanes. They began by making streets safer, calmer and more inviting; with lower speeds, parking restrictions, traffic filters and reduced through-traffic to create an environment in which cycling could flourish.🧵
A cycling priority street in the Netherlands where drivers are guests and cyclists are the main users.
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Cyclegranny @cyclegranny.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Stop Rosebank @stopcambo.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
This is a message for @andyburnham.bsky.social
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Stop Rosebank @stopcambo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Delek Group, an Israeli energy giant known to operate in illegal settlements in the West Bank, is set to receive £200+ million if the Rosebank oil field is approved. So we've sent a letter to Burnham - warning him that approving Rosebank could breach his new sanctions. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Burnham warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions
Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski raise concerns about Rosebank's ties to an Israeli firm.
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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 21/09/2026
Allowing drilling at the Rosebank oil field to go ahead would be a disgraceful betrayal of our climate commitments. That’s why I joined many of my cross-party colleagues in signing a letter calling for Burnham to reject it.
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Peter Walker @peterwalker99.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Smith goes on: “My kids are all at school, but down a 60mph lane with no footpaths. Even if I could persuade them to do the 2 mile walk every morning, it would be monstrously unsaid to do so.” If only there was some sort of policy intervention that could make this route safer.
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Green is a mission @greenisamission.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Forests have a positive influence on our health. Trees filter dust and soot particles from our air - and the mere sight of a tree measurably reduces our stress, researchers have found. I wish you to find a tree near you💚🌱🌿☘️🌳🌲🍀💚
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"I should just point out that we don't have any Lib Dems on the panel as they only have 71 MPs, but Suella Braverman is here because Reform have 8 MPs"
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Cllr Emily Kerr 💚 @emilykerr36.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
📢 Oxford Greenways launch 📢 We launched the Greenways project today! Masterplan of connecting safe cycle routes. It was just great to be standing on a stage with City, County, and Uni ALL behind the project, and Councillors from 3 different parties speaking in support. Also I got a mug! 😍☕ (1/4)
Leaders from City, County & Uni all standing up on the stage supporting Greenways. & me :). The MUG!! I just love it.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
You can see the genocide from space. Yet still it is widely denied.
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Elena Sgarbossa MD @elenasgarbossamd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The price of (a mother’s) milk. Dairy entails horrific cruelty towards cows and their babies. Why not go vegan today? Plant milk (and dairy) options are plenty and most are healthier than animal milk (or dairy). #DitchDairy #AnimalCruelty #NotYourMomNotYourMilk
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Real Gaz on a proper bike: gazza_d@toot.bike @gazza-d.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Shocker! a half sensible cycling article from the BBC. The biggest put off for people thinking of cycling is road danger. Hiviz means bugger all when the drivers aren't looking. The obvious routes are not always the best or safest. planners like @cycle.travel help. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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What will get unsure Suffolk cyclists back in the saddle?
The local transport authority is hoping to encourage more cycling, but some recall being hit by cars.
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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 28/09/2026
Avanti West Coast is joining 10 other train operating companies in public ownership in March next year This is wonderful news for passengers. We deserve a railway that works for us, not shareholders The government must go further - deliver public ownership of rolling stock and proper investment
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Jon Worth @jonworth.eu · 28/09/2026
Damn I am tired of people laughing about Deutsche Bahn. Travel in many other places in Europe and you will discover Germany is trying to do many things right with its railways. A quick blog post / rant from me: jonworth.eu/your-deutsche-… #CrossBorderRail
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Your Deutsche Bahn "joke" is no longer funny (if it ever was)
Before attempting my record attempt between Kemijärvi, Finland and Lagos, Portugal, people told me over and over it would break down in Germany. So much so that I even tried to re-but (pre-but?) some of the likely critique. Now, having made the trip, and none of the total
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Hunt Saboteurs Association @huntsabs.org.uk · 28/09/2026
HAPPY 80th Birthday to the legend that is @peteregan46.bsky.social, actor and animal activist who has always been hugely supportive of the Hunt Saboteurs Association & our campaigns, and has been so instrumental in bringing awareness to trophy hunting! We all hope you have the best day Peter! 🎉 🎂
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PETA @peta.org · 24/09/2026
Of course he wants to get away 💔 Bulls are stabbed, weakened from blood loss, run until they’re exhausted, and ultimately killed in the ring. He doesn’t want to fight, he wants to live. Never attend a bullfight.
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MarcPieterse @marcpieterse.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The pain and horrendous suffering octopus endure for your ‘seafood’ is indescribable inexcusable and unjustifiable 👺You can eat something else. No need to exploit torture and murder for delicious and healthy food. #LiveVegan live the life ✌️
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 21/09/2026
The correct answer to hate ♥️
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Real Gaz on a proper bike: gazza_d@toot.bike @gazza-d.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"The family make the mile and a half journey by car" This is why our roads are so congested and knackered.
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Peter Smith @redpeter99.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
If you think closing an RNLI station is done by people with "legitimate concerns" you really need to give your head a wobble. It's an unforgivable act of thuggery.
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sianushka.bsky.social @sianushka.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I don’t understand why I or anyone should care what Ratcliffe has to say or why it is on the news
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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
BREAKING; The UK has lost confidence in Jim Ratcliffe. Actually, that happened when he scooted off to Monaco to avoid paying tax, tried to force fracking on Britain, and claimed the UK had been ‘colonised by migrants’. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Billionaire Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in UK
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Billionaire Brexiteeer and Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK. Lives in Monaco to avoid UK taxes, owns several luxury properties. Demands state subsidies, including for building a Man U stadium. Why do billionaires resent people getting decent NHS, social care, public services?
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Billionaire Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in UK
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
A short thread on “legitimate concerns”. The phrase is used repeatedly by UK government ministers. The Home Secretary is at it again this week. But only ever - as far as I can tell - in one context: people’s response to the arrival of asylum seekers. Please read whole 🧵before responding - thanks
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A macho culture of performative selfishness might start on the roads, through racing, rolling coal, ever bigger SUVs ... But it doesn't end there. If we want to live in a decent country which values human life, we need to change this culture. My column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Driving that’s too fast, too dangerous and utterly lawless: why do we tolerate this petro-masculinity? | George Monbiot
In towns and in the countryside, I see 4x4s and pick up trucks driven without care or consicence. It’s a Magafication of transport, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We’re in an era where the fight against fascism and authoritarianism is on almost every ballot. Voting has always been important, but never more than now. Vote like your rights, your future, your vote itself, and even your life, are all on the line. Because there’s a very good chance they are.
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Andrew Simms @andrewsimms.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It’s not normal in a health & climate crisis to actively promote highly polluting products that make things worse. Congrats to Bristol - the latest city to end ads for things like fossil fuels, flights and SUVs. @badvertising.bsky.social @adfreecities.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Bristol becomes first city to ban fast fashion adverts
New rules prohibits the promotion of flights, cars and travel agents on council-owned billboards.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
With our kids now #BackToSchool, never forget that we ARE the traffic that we’re afraid of. If more kids walked, biked or rode transit to school, it would erase a LOT of car trips each day, and our kids would be safer, healthier and better at school as a result. HT Ian Lockwood. Spread the word.
Cartoon of a mom and dad with a kid in front of a minivan. The parents are saying “there is too much traffic for Billy to walk to school, so we drive him.” The caption at the bottom says “traffic inducing traffic.” Let kids walk and bike to school, and tell your leaders to make that trip safe and enjoyable for kids and families. #LetKidsWalk #LetKidsBike
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 14/09/2026
Excellent letter in The Times. "Greater hate hath no person than to accuse those who put their lives on the line for others of being traitors."
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
“Copenhagen reported that 62% of its residents are now commuting to work or school by bike — an increase from 52% in 2015 & 36% in 2012, when the City Council launched a 14-year-plan to improve the quality, safety & comfort of cycling.” #Copenhagen chose. They keep choosing even better every year.
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Copenhagen has taken bicycle commuting to a whole new level
Cycling has been a part of that good life in Copenhagen for decades. In recent years, it has enjoyed yet another unfathomable surge in popularity — taken to the next level thanks to constantly improvi...
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Thames Water hit by £2bn bill for finance costs and advisers’ fees. Result of years of borrowing to pay dividends, cost passed to customers. TW has violated terms of its licence, has numerous criminal convictions. Must be brought into public ownership. archive.ph/FXmvV
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Thames Water hit by £2bn bill for finance costs and advisers’ fees
Embattled UK utility faces mounting costs as government debates moving ahead with temporary nationalisation
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The Green's Baroness Bennett points out that Palantir did not have any experience in health data and only got NHS contracts after being introduced by the now disgraced Peter Mandelson Making the case that data ownership should be with the NHS, not with external parties
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 10/09/2026
Water company profits are soaring as raw sewage is being pumped into our waters. The government must bring all water companies back into public ownership: end the unlawful dumping of sewage, and ensure profits are being reinvested back into fixing leaks and building new infrastructure.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This government is still sitting on parts of a buried report laying bare catastrophic risks facing us from ecosystems collapse. My message to @andyburnham.bsky.social: tell the truth. Release the report in full. And prepare the country for what's coming. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Polanski calls for report on ecosystem collapse to be published in full
Green leader says ministers must stop ‘hiding the truth’ about threat to UK security from climate and nature crisis
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The UK government ceasing automatically to support almost anything the government of Israel does is a major shift. The next step should be to rescind the ban on #PalestineAction, to stop treating protesters as terrorists, and to acknowledge that those seeking to disrupt a genocide may have a point.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
“One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss.” “Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.” #CityMakingMath Some costs are savings.
Screenshot of article with same text as post. Photo of Copenhagen bike-lane filled with people riding bikes.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
RNLI staff have faced "unacceptable" online & physical abuse since anti-migrant protests. "Deliberate misinformation and a misunderstanding" by thugs hiding behind "balaclava or a keyboard". Solidarity with RNLI volunteers. They do a great job in saving lives, must be respected.
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Abuse of RNLI volunteers 'wholly unacceptable', chief says
Peter Sparkes says there has been "deliberate misinformation" spread about the charity.
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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Ed Miliband: "I speak as a proud British Jew.. I don't accept that in this country we can't stand up for values of the rule of law, freedom & dignity of all people.. and also counter antisemitism" Absolutely. Opposing apartheid & genocide is not antisemitic.
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Sean Jones KC @seanjones.org · 07/09/2026
Astonishing to hear people say they'd rather asylum seekers drowned than be saved by the RNLI. Next comes letting people die in burning hostels rather than be saved by the fire brigade and letting people get kicked to death in the street rather than be saved by the Police. Don't platform this hate.
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 08/09/2026
With over 870 school streets in London, 66% of kids are now getting to school by active travel. Every day there are 73,915 fewer cars doing the school run than when we started in 2016 - that’s the equivalent of a traffic jam from London to Newcastle.
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Nadia Whittome MP @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements is the right thing to do, both morally and under international law. It is also supported by a majority of the British public. It must be comprehensive and as robust as possible. [1/3]
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Oliver Bullough @oliverbullough.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The fact something as fundamental and superb as the RNLI is a charity is one of the most magical and strange things about Britain. You can support them here. rnli.org/support-us/g...
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Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea
Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.
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Marcus Chown @marcuschown.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
We all know privatisation - of water, rail, energy... - has been a disaster We lost something we owned and an inferior service was sold back to us at an inflated price And of course there was inadequate investment in infrastructure Labour is weasling out of re-nationalisation. Disappointing.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
80 year-olds with pro-Palestine signs: arrested as terrorists. Greens planning to block a road, to highlight an existential crisis: sent down for years. Masked far-right thugs blocking roads and ports, using intimidation, obstruction & threatening behaviour: no arrests. The real two-tier policing.
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Real Gaz on a proper bike: gazza_d@toot.bike @gazza-d.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The UK needs to adopt a zero tolerance approach to this kind of intimidation and aggression. Because it's driving we often nullify it as "driver frustration" or other bollocks. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Body-worn cameras given to Sheffield school crossing wardens
Lollipop men and ladies in Sheffield will be given the cameras to combat aggressive behaviour.
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Luca Trenta @lucatrenta.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Turns out that if you are an old lady with a banner supporting Palestine, the government arrests you on charges of terrorism. If you are a masked white male thug bringing a national port to a standstill, the government does absolutely nothing, and the media covers it like some lads on a day out.
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
#GoodNews What a great alternative to #BigFood in Leicester www.leicester.news/changing-the...
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Changing the world one vegetable at a time
I spent a day with the UK's first carbon-negative greengrocers who are changing the future for generations to come, right here in Leicester
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