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Stephen Knight

@stephenknight.bsky.social
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Heat Network consumer champion, former London politician. Interested in heat decarbonisation and net zero. (@StephenKnight1 on Twitter/X)

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Stephen Knight @stephenknight.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
@bristoluni.bsky.social This leaflet came through our door from a private tutor company. I’m guessing they didn’t ask permission to use your logo like this…?
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Stephen Knight @stephenknight.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Breaking news: Scottish Government has just announced £200k funding for heat network optimisation studies this financial year. We’ve been campaigning for this since 2024, so a great end to the week! www.gov.scot/publications...
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Scotland’s Heat Network Fund: optimisation study grant funding - how to apply
Scottish Government grant to assess ways to improve existing Scottish heat networks, cutting costs and carbon emissions while benefiting customers.
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Heat Trust @heattrust.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We have launched a consultation on a plan to protect 100,000 households on heat networks from losing their right to compensation for outages, due to a delay in Ofgem's GSOP protections being put in place. Response deadline is 1st October 2026. #heatnetworks #consumers heattrust.org/news-events/...
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Consumer body moves to protect 100,000 households on heat networks set to lose their right to compensation
Heat Trust is all about protecting heat network customers. We are an independent, non-profit consumer champion for heat networks that holds suppliers to account for the benefit of everyone involved. W...
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The Economist @economist.com · 05/09/2026
Last year teenage homicides in England’s capital fell to their joint lowest level (similar to 2012) in almost 30 years. Thank London’s mayor
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London’s approach to knife crime is working
Sadiq Khan has mainstreamed a public-health approach that was previously fringe
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Simon Pirani @simonpirani.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Heat networks are a v. good idea & can help tackle climate change. But there's huge potential for completely mucking them up, now being realised by councils &, possibly, gov't. theecologist.org/2026/sep/02/... in @theecologist.org & thanks @fuelpovertyaction.bsky.social @heattrust.bsky.social
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Heat networks judicial review challenge
Heat networks should reduce costs and climate impacts. But private interests and lack of regulation has resulted in exorbitant bills and poor service.
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Stephen Knight @stephenknight.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Important work from @transportenvironment.org. Let’s hope @ec.europa.eu can sort this out.
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Liam Kirkaldy @liamkirkaldy.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
It's going to be even worse the next time they appoint Peter Mandelson
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Henry Dyer @direthoughts.com · 28/02/2026
Few developments: - In a statement this evening, Labour Together's new management describes the scope of APCO's report as "indefensible" - Simons said he "acted too hastily" in appointing firm - Simons's resignation letter did not address outstanding questions about earlier statements Full details:
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Labour minister Josh Simons resigns after falsely linking journalists to ‘pro-Kremlin’ network
Makerfield MP has been under pressure over thinktank’s commissioning of PR firm to investigate reporters
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Stephen Knight @stephenknight.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
I'm in Gateshead for the @nea.org.uk conference. If you are too and you'd like to talk heat networks, then please let me know. #fuelpovertyconf
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 20/11/2025
Did the bombshell BBC memo misquote the misquote? on.ft.com/4oZZJfN
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Did the bombshell BBC memo misquote the misquote?
Wording used by Michael Prescott was itself an edit of Trump’s actual words
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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 27/10/2025
Farage: epic grifter
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Clean Shipping Coalition @cleanshipping.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
NGOs Slam UN Shipping Body @imohq.bsky.social Deferral of Plan to Cut Climate Pollution bit.ly/MEPC_ES2end
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NGOs Slam UN Shipping Body Deferral of Plan to Cut Climate Pollution
As a special meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (IMO, MEPC/ES.2) closes in London, the Clean Shipping Coalition (CSC) expressed its huge disap...
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Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
The most heartbreakingly powerful piece I’ve ever read on Substack. Please, please read and share. And look after your family, friends, neighbours and colleagues for whom England is becoming frightening. @sturdyalex.bsky.social 👇 open.substack.com/pub/bestforb...
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My place or yours? - Flags and the far right from someone who looks different to you
By Alex Andreou
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Stephen Knight @stephenknight.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Good work @cmmonwealth.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation – study
Analysis reveals ‘privatisation premium’ of £250 per household per year paid to owners of water, rail, bus, energy and mail services since 2010
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Stephen Knight @stephenknight.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Well said @transenvuk.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/money/2025/s...
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UK could raise nearly £2bn by taxing SUVs in line with European countries, study shows
Thinktank says an ‘SUV loophole’ means UK buyers pay up to 20 times less tax on biggest models than in neighbouring nations
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Stephen Knight @stephenknight.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
They did it again!!
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Stephen Knight @stephenknight.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
I'm on BBC London News this evening (6.30pm) talking about the cost issues that heat network customers have faced over the past few years and the need for government action. Here's the BBC web news story: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Shorter lunchtime bulletin here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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Stephen Knight @stephenknight.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Ofgem's current plans for price protections do not tackle unregulated energy costs facing heat networks (which get passed to customers) and leave heat network consumers without the same level of protection enjoyed by gas and electricity customers.
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Heat Trust @heattrust.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
NEWS: Ofgem’s fair pricing plans still fall short for heat network customers “Ofgem’s proposals around price regulation do not yet deliver the level of fairness or price protection that heat network customers deserve." #heatnetworks #consumers #ofgem heattrust.org/news-events/...
https://heattrust.org/news-events/198-ofgem-s-fair-pricing-plans-still-fall-short-for-heat-network-customers
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End Fuel Poverty Coalition @endfuelpoverty.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
We are proud to have signed this joint letter to the Prime Minister calling for a bold and fair climate plan With energy bills still far too high and millions living in cold, damp homes, the UK urgently needs a plan that tackles the climate crisis and the cost of living crisis together [1/2]
A cutout of the letter published in the Guardian.
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Prof Richard Betts @richardabetts.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Yes climate change is already killing people www.imperial.ac.uk/grantham/pub...
Bar chart showing heat-related deaths in several European cities from 23 June to 2 July 2025, distinguishing between numbers due to human-caused climate change and those due to natural variability
Milan: 317 from human caused climate change, 182 natural
Barcelona: 286, 54
Paris: 235, 138
London: 171, 92
Rome: 164, 118
Madrid: 108, (then some relatively small number not given)
Athens: 96, 79
Budapest: 47, 24
Zagreb: 31, 25
Lisbon: 21, 71
Frankfurt: 21 (then some relatively small number not given)

Added text says two-thirds of heat deaths in London were attributable to climate change

Guardian graphic, source: World Weather Attribution, Grantham Institute, Imperial College London
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Common Wealth @cmmonwealth.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
The Government said it’d cost £99bn to publicly own our water. But this drew on calculations by — drumroll — water company lobbyists. The true cost is closer to zero. Here’s why. 🧵
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Jonathan Portes @jdportes.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Doe he stand by his claim that immigration has caused "incalculable damage" to public services/the economy? This is far worse and far less defensible either factually or politically than the clumsy/stupid but not fundamentally malign "island of strangers" phrase. www.thesun.co.uk/news/3580587...
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Now Keir insists he ‘stands by’ sentiment of 'island of strangers' warning
SIR Keir Starmer has insisted he still believes in the sentiment behind his infamous “island of strangers” warning – saying Britain must be an “integrated society”. The PM said he “didn’t dis…
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Matilda Martin @matildamartin.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
-London Councils urges MPs in the capital to push back against government funding reforms -Briefing note seen by @politicshome.bsky.social warns of "devastating" cuts to councils www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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London Councils Urge Capital's MPs To Oppose Local Funding Reforms
The body representing local authorities in London is urging MPs in the capital to push back against government proposals for funding reform, with a...
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Stephen Knight @stephenknight.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
This is crazy and horrendous.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Today, the UK government intends to ban the non-violent protesters Palestine Action as a "terrorist" group, exposing anyone supporting them to terrorism charges. In 2 days, 380,000 people have watched this video on YT alone. You're going to need a bigger prison. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECkV...
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Sharing This Video Could Get You 14 Years in Prison
YouTube video by Double Down News
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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 12/06/2025
Senator Padilla was violently assaulted for doing his job. If this is how federal agents treat a sitting U.S. Senator peacefully asking questions, how far will they go?
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Warren Condemns Assault of Senator Padilla: Trump is Making This Nation Look Like a Fascist State
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
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Stephen Knight @stephenknight.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
If we are serious about fusion research, it's time for the UK to re-join Euratom and the ITER project. Time for Labour to reverse this Brexit damage to our science community. @europeanmovement.co.uk @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social www.gov.uk/government/n...
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£2.5 billion for world-first prototype fusion energy plant
The record funding announced this week shows the UK government’s firm commitment to clean, sustainable energy in Nottinghamshire.
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ETSC - European Transport Safety Council @etsc.eu · 03/06/2025
Study on London 20 mph limits shows: - collisions ⬇️ 35% - casualties ⬇️ 36% - fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34% - child casualties ⬇️ 46% - child deaths ⬇️ 75% - walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28% etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
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20mph limits in London linked to sharp fall in road injuries and deaths, new report finds
A new study published by Transport for London (TfL) has shown that the introduction of 20mph speed limits and zones on local authority-managed roads in London between 1989 and 2013 led to significant…
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Jennifer Churchill @redjen.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Kellaway Avenue needs to be 20mph along its entirety. It has an island crossing in a thirty mph stretch that is used by school children everyday.
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Stephen Knight @stephenknight.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Well done @transenvuk.bsky.social for raising this vital issue. Time for legislation against dangerous SUVs that should have no place in our cities www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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Ever-rising height of car bonnets a ‘clear threat’ to children, report says
High-fronted SUVs are more likely to kill and are on the rise in Europe, with the UK an extreme example
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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Just briefed the UN Security Council again on the situation in Gaza.   Watch my full remarks here: t.co/OYSdN1n60b
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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
So, for those killed and those whose voices are silenced: what more evidence do you need? Will you act now – decisively – to prevent genocide in Gaza and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law? This Council must prevail. Demand this ends.
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Stephen Knight @stephenknight.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Interesting article in @guardian www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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Denmark rethinking 40-year nuclear power ban amid Europe-wide shift
Government to analyse potential benefits of new generation of reactors
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Common Wealth @cmmonwealth.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Our new analysis found that energy networks have been chronically underspending compared to their requested investment allowance. This is public data from Ofgem itself. The Energy Network Association claims the findings are based on “cherry-picking”. They're wrong. Here's why.
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Stephen Knight @stephenknight.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Have sadly just resigned from the Labour party. The UK doesn't need another anti-immigration party. Labour cannot and should not campaign as reform-lite. labour.org.uk/membership-r...
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Membership Resignation Form – The Labour Party
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Stephen Knight @stephenknight.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Watched this last night. Powerful and shocking.
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Stephen Knight @stephenknight.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Incredibly sad, weak and ill-considered decision by the BBC. Climate change is a scientific reality and net zero is the law of the land, not some ‘controversy’, however the far-right culture war loons may talk about these issues.
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Heat Trust @heattrust.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
NEWS: Heat Trust welcomes new Energy Ombudsman service for #HeatNetworks It's great to see that all heat network consumers now have the ability to go to the Energy Ombudsman – a right that those on Heat Trust registered heat networks have enjoyed for a decade. heattrust.org/news-events/...
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Heat Trust welcomes new Energy Ombudsman service for all heat network consumers
Heat Trust is all about protecting heat network customers. We are an independent, non-profit consumer champion for heat networks that holds suppliers to account for the benefit of everyone involved. W...
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Heat Trust @heattrust.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
NEWS: Heat Trust warns that planned government regulations for #HeatNetworks need to go further. Recent progress is welcome but fails to address the root cause of high prices, risks a two-tier outage compensation system and is silent on who pays for improvement works. heattrust.org/news-events/...
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Progress with heat network regulation welcomed, but government needs to go further to protect consumers
Heat Trust is all about protecting heat network customers. We are an independent, non-profit consumer champion for heat networks that holds suppliers to account for the benefit of everyone involved. W...
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Georgina Sturge @georginasturge.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Updated OBR migration analysis: Typical migrant only starts receiving more in benefits than they pay in tax at age 92. Lifetime contribution entirely positive. Low-age migrants have a lifetime negative fiscal impact on average. Typical UK resident's impact is neutral or slightly negative.
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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
The UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget level should be set at 535 MtCO2e, an 87% reduction against 1990 levels. This country has a prosperous and secure future ahead. The fossil fuel age is over – it’s time to electrify the United Kingdom. www.theccc.org.uk/2025/02/26/e...
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​​End the fossil fuel age for a secure and prosperous future.​  - Climate Change Committee
Today the country’s climate advisors, the Climate Change Committee (CCC), present a new pathway to a decarbonised UK.…
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Stephen Knight @stephenknight.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
The alternative to banning the sale of new gas boilers by 2035 is likely to be forcing people to rip out functioning boilers by 2050. I fear it’s an example of putting off necessary action that will result in much harder options later on… www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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UK government scraps plan to ban sale of gas boilers by 2035
‘Future homes standard’ will not mandate replacing boilers with environmentally friendly alternative
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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
A remarkable stat: Heidi Alexander’s appointment as Transport Secretary means the cabinet is now 100% state-educated for the first time in history.
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Heat Trust @heattrust.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
🎉 It’s Heat Trust’s ninth birthday! Since our scheme’s launch on 25 Nov 2015, we’ve grown from protecting 15,000 heat network consumers to 85,000 today. We’re very proud of how our small non-profit organisation has paved the way for future @ofgem.bsky.social regulation of #heatnetworks.
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Heat Trust @heattrust.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
NEWS: Consumer champion launches updated guidance for heat suppliers on supporting customers through the winter With icy weather blasting Britain this week, Heat Trust has published updated guidance on how heat suppliers can support their customers. #energy #heating heattrust.org/news-events/...
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Heat Trust updates its guidance to support customers this winter
Heat Trust is all about protecting heat network customers. We are an independent, non-profit consumer champion for heat networks that holds suppliers to account for the benefit of everyone involved. W...
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Heat Trust @heattrust.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
NEWS: Consumer champion calls on government to act on communal heating bills Heat Trust has urged the government to take action to lower the cost of heat for customers on heat networks. #Energy #consumers #costofliving heattrust.org/news-events/... @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social
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Consumer champion calls on government to act on communal heating bills
Heat Trust is all about protecting heat network customers. We are an independent, non-profit consumer champion for heat networks that holds suppliers to account for the benefit of everyone involved. W...
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Stephen Knight @stephenknight.bsky.social · 29/10/2024
On the train to London this morning to meet @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social to talk about how we can improve outcomes for consumers on #heatnetworks
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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 22/11/2023
Without decarbonising heating we cannot meet the climate goals:
 Home heating makes up a large share of carbon emissions in most European countries.
 Graph created by Aira using IPCC data.
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