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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Check out my website: www.stevebrooks.co.uk

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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

January is here – chances are, we’re feeling tired and low 🥱 This winter, workplaces across West Yorkshire are taking steps to be more active, more productive, healthier and happier – join them! Find out more: bitly.livingstreets.org.uk/4j6P2Wy

Three people walking and laughing together in a grassy area in front of a block of flats, with text 'Walking Works' overhead.

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Stripping Andrew of his titles is long overdue, but he still remains 8th in the line to the throne and a counsellor of state (a small set of Royals who can ‘deputise’ for the King constitutionally). He needs to be removed from both.

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Diolch yn fawr Llandaff- pleased to receive the local party’s nomination for Caerdydd Penarth.

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Power to the people: who gets to shape net zero? I’m really looking forward to chairing a session at this year’s #WalesClimateWeek ‘Power to the people: who gets to shape net zero?’

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Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Disappointing to see a journalist hoping I fail rather than reporting objectively. I’m proud to be putting myself forward with integrity, experience and energy — and I’ll let @welshlabour.bsky.social members decide who they want to represent them. @nation.cymru

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

🧵 Thrilled to be speaking on the panel for The Pedestrian Pound today in the Senedd hosted by @livingstreets.bsky.social and sponsored by John Griffiths MS. #PedestrianPound #LiveableTowns #LocalEconomies #SustainableTransport #PlaceMaking #Wales

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Heading to North Wales today to see first-hand how communities and public bodies are tackling the climate and nature crises together. From flood resilience in Barmouth to long-term adaptation with Network Rail, these are the kind of grounded, practical partnerships we need more of across Wales.

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Co-operatives have long helped to rebuild communities following conflict – but there's more they can do. Ask your MP to write to the new International Development Minister and recognise the power of co-operation in building a more peaceful world. party.coop/campaign/pea...

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Ask your MP to support the role of co-ops in peacebuilding

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Fantastic to see my old NUS boss @andrewpakes.bsky.social pilot this vital Bill through Westminster. As a non-exec director of mutual housing association this is exactly the sort of resident-led change we need to bring about. @coopparty.party.coop

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Great news. Tour de France pays (de Galles*) a visit to Wales. *weak dad jokes powered by my French GCSE

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Oxfam America @oxfamamerica.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Amazing Oxfam Sisters on the Planet and Action Network Activists advocated for tax policies that benefit women and girls this #IWD. Folks learned more about the tax fight and how we can take action to rewrite our failed tax system so that it can fight inequality—not fuel it.

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Luke Young @lukeyoung.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

A periodic reminder to fans of idioms in politics that Nye Bevan was cremated and so would not be spinning anywhere. Interesting fact, his ashes were scattered on the hills above Tredegar where he walked as a boy reciting poetry to try and control his stammer. Well, I find it interesting.

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Polling Canada @canadianpolling.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

With the US-Canada trade war heating up, Canadians are looking for friends elsewhere. Perhaps surprisingly, nearly half of Canadians say they would support joining the European Union open.substack.com/pub/canadian...

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Surprising Share Of Canadians Support EU Membership

New polling suggests Canadians are rapidly warming up to the idea of joining the European Union

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Nick Sanderson (he/him) @nsanderson.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Question for the BSky hivemind: I am looking for info on community/shared car chargers. Our resident's association are looking for something that would allow residents to share a charger, and be billed accurately for their use. Any pointers greatly appreciated! #EVCharging #Community

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

“There are no winners in a trade war”. Strong stuff but 100% on the money from Trudeau

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Thomas I-G @thomasig.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

"20,000 troops from some random country that hasn't fought a war in 30 or 40 years"

Repatriation of British soldiers at Wootton Bassett (now Royal Wootton Bassett)

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

The Republicans have two years before the succession in-fighting will rip themselves apart. The Democrats urgently need to sort themselves out with fresh leaders, fresh ideas and reconnect with voters

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

The irony being Zelenskyy was following custom and practice. It’s the norm for heads of government to wear military garb in diplomatic settings whilst their country is at war.

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Good to be out this morning in Fairwater. Quite a few conversations about the international picture and the need for a strong UK in the face of global insecurity.

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 27/02/2025

GMB WIN 🚨: Old Bailey cleaners secure victory in fight against outsourcing ✊ Cleaning staff were due to be transferred to contractor OCS on Monday - leaving them at risk of worse pay and conditions than their directly employed colleagues 🧹

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

“The only minority destroying America is the billionaires” Great line. I think we’ll see a lot more of this guy in US politics.

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

This wasn’t a “mistake” - if you embark on reckless reform the consequences are obvious

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Eluned Parrott @elunedparrott.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Seeing lots of rubbish about vaccines causing autism again. Sigh. For those who don’t know that correlation does not imply causation, here’s the starting point for a couple of conspiracy theories. Knock yourself out. For more, see www.tylervigen.com/spurious-cor...

Correlation between per capita margarine consumption and the divorce rate in Maine.

Correlation between the ratings for Two and a Half Men and jet fuel use in Serbia.

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Alex Davies-Jones MP @alexdaviesjones.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

🚨 Flood Warning: River Taff at Pontypridd & Upper Boat 🚨 Natural Resources Wales has issued a Flood Warning—please stay alert. 📞 Floodline: 0345 988 1188 📞 RCT Council: 01443 425001 (day) / 01443 425011 (out of hours) My office is here to help—get in touch if you need support. Stay safe! 💙

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

🇩🇪 It’s deeply concerning to see the surge in support for the far-right AfD in Germany tonight. The exit polls have the far-right on around 20% of the vote in today’s German federal election.

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Lee Waters @waterslee.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Former Treasury Permanent Secretary warns that approving new oilfields will harm growth www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Keir Starmer urged to resist pressure to permit Rosebank North Sea oilfield

Leading climate group warns of damage to green agenda if giant project goes ahead

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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · 08/02/2025

If the US agrees to become our 11th province, we'll offer them many exciting benefits—including free Bhangra lessons for every US citizen, delivered with our signature Canadian politeness, warmth and welcoming spirit.

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Spot on. The world’s richest man taking resources away from those living in poverty is morally abhorrent, and like so much the Trump administration does - counterproductive. This move will only make everyday Americans less prosperous and less safe in the long run.

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Costa Samaras @costasamaras.com · 06/02/2025

Entire USAID agency worldwide was deleted by a consulting government employee with no authority to do so. It’s a constitutional crisis that puts US national security at risk and normies won’t get this until legacy media says this clearly and loudly.

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dafydd Elis-Thomas. A great man who made a lasting impact on Welsh politics and public life 1/3

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

I was an early adopter of Twitter. I made some great friends. I debated. I changed some minds. I had my mind changed. And I shared more than a few cat pictures. But Twitter/X is failing and I’m mothballing my account. I’ll be focusing my attention on LinkedIn, and BlueSky and website (links below).

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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

“Cheonggyecheon, a stream that runs for about 3.5 miles (nearly 6km) through Seoul, was one of the earliest experiments in an increasing trend in cities globally: turning spaces where there was once car or rail infrastructure into spaces for pedestrians and cyclists” Inspiration to start the day.

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‘Everyone thought it would cause gridlock’: the highway that Seoul turned into a stream

Cheonggyecheon stream in the South Korean capital has become an attraction – and helps with flood management, fighting air pollution and cooling the city

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

That's it. My out of office is on! As the year wraps up, I just want to say a big thank you to everyone I’ve worked with this year—clients, colleagues, + especially the team at Oxfam during my interim role. Wishing everyone a peaceful break and a fantastic start to 2025. See you on the other side!

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

The route up to Treherbert looking as stunning as ever

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Sweden’s finest 🍫🇸🇪

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

I’d be happy man if Rovers and Burnley nudge out the two Y*rkshire teams from the automatic promotion spots

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

One of my biggest regrets in life was never keeping the HTV Yearbooks I had

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Let’s not pretend #COP29 was anything but a disaster for the Global South. Punchy but hopeful piece by my colleague Chiara 👇🏻

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Claire O’Shea @claireoshea.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

I’m on Wales This Week tonight at 8:30 talking about assisted dying. It’s an emotive subject. As someone who will soon fall within the remit of the bill, a terminal illness with 6 months to live, it felt important to support it.

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

England should follow Wales’ lead and embed the sustainable transport hierarchy in national policy and investment decisions

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Love this idea! Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. (1/20) #BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #20daybookchallenge

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

One does wonder whether the troops fighting in the War of the Roses would envisage Lancashire and Yorkshire folk would still be bickering 537 years later. To all my Lancashire kin and ilk. Don’t listen to the codswallop from the barmpot @jam-esl-ewis.bsky.social

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Important information for residents in Rhondda Cynon Taf #StormBert

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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Absolutely devastating pictures coming through from Pontypridd this morning. Many residents and businesses still recovering from Storm Dennis in 2020. Utterly heartbreaking, and absolutely essential authorities do everything they can to help people effected #StormBert (Pics from Ponty Park Run)

Ynysangharad Park, Pontypridd this morning (Sunday 24 November, 2024)

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