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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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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 5h
You don’t want to miss our event this week! Our Oxford-based panellists will give their insight on human effects on the climate, aiport expansion, why we should fly less, and flight-free holiday inspiration! 📍East Oxford Community Centre & Online 🎟️ tickettailor.com/events/flightfreeuk/2340494
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Marcus Chown @marcuschown.bsky.social · 5h
At #Cheltlifest, stood up and I asked this question of editor of The Sunday Times : “I’m looking at the government website and I can see the amount of uncollected tax last year was £46.8 billion. Could it be that the newspapers focus on welfare rather than tax avoidance because of their owners?”
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Republic @republiccampaign.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The royals only have power through mythology and control. Led By Donkeys co-founder Oliver Knowles on an alternative to royalty. #AbolishTheMonarchy
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“Rebellious Scots” 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺 @markrich68.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 PEOPLE MAKE GLASGOW 🇿🇦 “Whilst we were physically denied our freedom in the country of our birth, a city 6,000 miles away, and as renowned as Glasgow, refused to accept the legitimacy of the apartheid system, and declared us to be free.” Nelson Mandela Glasgow 9 October 1993
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Nick Lloyd @spaincivilwartours.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
This is rather cool. Shared with me by Gil Cividanes who writes "The photo taken in front of a [Francoist] Spanish grocery on West 14th Street, NYC in about 1937. The girl on left is my aunt Zazi aged 18-19, the woman to her right is my grandmother's friend Doña Francisca." Don't buy fascist goods.
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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 11/10/2026
Barry Gardiner MP has the receipts; showing that England's water companies are persistently failing in their statutory duties. As Secretary of State for the Environment Angela Eagle already has the power to take them into Special Administration. "She can. She should."
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11/10/2026
Wow — listen to these new comments from Trump. Thanking Putin, trashing Zelenskyy, characterizing Russia as eager for peace and Ukraine as intransigent. The mask is totally off.
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Médecins Sans Frontières @msf.org · 24/09/2026
🔴 West Bank: On 23 September, Israeli forces demolished the homes of 91 people in Jinba, Masafer Yatta, Palestine. They destroyed 12 homes, including one belonging to an MSF community health worker, plus water tanks and animal shelters. This is the third mass demolition in Masafer Yatta this month.
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Abilu Tangwa. @abilutangwa.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
The planet isn't "dying" of natural causes. Forests don't just disappear. They are logged. Oceans don't just choke. They are polluted. Rivers don't just dry up. They are diverted. This is not a tragedy. It's ecocide. And ecocide should be a crime. #StopEcocide
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Elena Sgarbossa MD @elenasgarbossamd.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
These atrocities end when we stop consuming dairy. Dairy is completely unnecessary for excellent health. #NonViolence #dairy #milk #cheese #GetWeaned #DitchDairy #NotYourMomNotYourMilk #GoVegan
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Andrew Gant @andrewgant.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
These Tory politicians are plotting to “counter” policies which save lives. Let’s tell the truth: they are in favour of more casualties on our roads. It is unforgivable. I call on all of Oxfordshire’s Tories, and the PPC, to publicly disown this cruelty. Now
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Simon O’Sullivan @sosulliv86.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I heard Robinson talk to Polanski in a way I’ve never heard with Tory leaders.
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Simon O’Sullivan @sosulliv86.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Absolutely… cycle.travel is great 👍
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cycle.travel | route-planner and maps - traffic-free & quiet roads
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Blackford Safe Routes @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk · 10/10/2026
Time for a reminder that Google maps are absolutely useless for finding good cycling routes cycle.travel is way better, and weights towards safer paths and streets
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cycle.travel | route-planner and maps - traffic-free & quiet roads
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Sathnam Sanghera @sathnam.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Dear tv and radio producers. Thankyou for the invitation. But, no, I do not want to appear on your show to defend the idea that I am English, after 50 years of living and working here, because the increasingly feral right want to turn this into a "debate" and you cannot see how you're being played
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Firing squad execution to be livestreamed, Pentagon says. Lost for words at the insanity in Trumpistan, a truly sick dictatorship. Like medieval times, executions offered as a public spectacle in a country that claims to be Christian. What next?
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Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
Pete Hegseth says the execution will be public, but a legal expert says the "unprecedented" decision is on "uncertain legal terrain".
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Hunt Saboteurs Association @huntsabs.org.uk · 09/10/2026
On Monday this stag was hounded to exhaustion by the Quantock Staghounds before being shot. Dogs, riders, and even quads hunted the animal, hounding him for three hours until he could move no more. Then the gunman approached and finished him off. 1/3
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James @emohawk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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 · 08/10/2026
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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Simon O’Sullivan @sosulliv86.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Oh my! No great surprise, most local councillor tories here are anti active travel and make a lot of noise about any measures that favour walking/ cycling neighbourhoods.
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Simon O’Sullivan @sosulliv86.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Was nearby on cycle ride Sunday… plenty of activity with bombers overhead. Didn’t spoil our coffee stop in the sunshine too much😉
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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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