Tom (he/him) @tompowell01.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Policy 1: establish what people would quite like us to believe. 100
Tom (he/him) @tompowell01.bsky.social · 18/09/2026skywriter.blue/@georgemonbi...skywriter.bluePage by George Monbiot | @georgemonbiot.bsky.socialA 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: p... 001
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Oliver Bullough @oliverbullough.bsky.social · 08/09/2026The 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...rnli.orgDonate to the RNLI and help save lives at seaYour donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here. 11615286
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Oliver Bullough @oliverbullough.bsky.social · 08/09/2026It's such an obviously good institution, that it becomes the clearest possible dividing line in politics. If someone doesn't like the RNLI, I don't like them. 15411
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Henry Mance @henrymance.ft.com · 31/03/2026Hilarious how for years serious people have said that you can't rely on renewables because they are prone to disruptions in supply www.ft.com/content/19f1...ft.comUK to receive last tanker of jet fuel from Middle East this weekIndustry warnings of disruption contrast with government calls for calm 421785622
Reposted by Tom (he/him)The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 31/03/2026The government has launched a consultation to ban trail hunting — help us and the Hunt Saboteurs Association to end it for good.thecanary.coHelp us to finally end fox hunting for goodThe government has launched a consultation to ban trail hunting — help us and the Hunt Saboteurs Association to end it for good 0237
Tom (he/him) @tompowell01.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Not sure Greens are fighting with Labour. From what I've seen, Greens have largely been ignoring Labour - apart from calling out the nonsense Labour MPs have been spouting on TwiX for the last few weeks. 000
Reposted by Tom (he/him)The Bureau of Investigative Journalism @tbij.bsky.social · 12/11/2025So why is it that major unions refuse to organise seasonal farm workers? 👇thebureauinvestigates.comWhy major unions refuse to organise seasonal farm workersFarm workers go on unofficial strikes as their temporary visas create barriers to union membership 074
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Phil Free @philfree.bsky.social · 09/11/2025mronline.org/2025/11/08/c...mronline.orgCoral collapse and the dialectics of climate change - MR Online“Nature is the proof of dialectics,” Friedrich Engels wrote. The accelerating climate crisis brings us more proof of that assertion. 021
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 08/11/2025Darren knows that come the next election, Bristol is turning even more Green. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comGreens’ ‘undeliverable’ promises will let voters down, says Labour ministerExclusive: Darren Jones says Labour has to convince young people it is ‘modern party of the future’ 102975188
Reposted by Tom (he/him)The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 06/11/2025"I’m pleased Keir Starmer is going to COP — but Rosebank’s emissions are equivalent to 28 of the lowest-income countries combined, and this government still won’t rule it out.” Zack Polanski calls for real leadership from the government ahead of #COP30. 1025893
Reposted by Tom (he/him)hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Seaweed Farming offers a sustainable win for climate, oceans, and food security. It absorbs carbon, creates marine habitats, and boosts local economies—proof that conservation and innovation can thrive together. #SustainableAquacultureworldwildlife.orgSeaweed farmers changing the worldFollow the lives of three seaweed farmers working to restore oceans, fight climate change, and uplift coastal communities through their farms. 095
Tom (he/him) @tompowell01.bsky.social · 05/10/2025OpenAI just unveiled Sora 2, AI that makes hyper-realistic video from text. Not progress for people, it’s corporate AI deepening mistrust, monetising loneliness, handing power to tech oligarchs. We need democratic control, not faster deepfakes. www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1n9...youtube.comThe Information Apocalypse Has ArrivedYouTube video by Novara Media 030
Reposted by Tom (he/him)George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 04/10/2025Keeping people in poverty is an expensive luxury. My column on the false economies of austerity, which costs us all a fortune. Despite the government's claims, austerity continues under Labour. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comIt hurt when I crashed my bike into a pothole – and it taught me the true price of austerity | George MonbiotFixing that hole could have cost under £100; the cost of not doing so is limitless. My prang highlights the neoliberal folly of false economies, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot 501405592
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Lynne #TaxTheRich #WelfareNotWarfare. Eco-Socialist. Pro-🇵🇸 @bebsdotteragain.bsky.social · 30/09/2025We have been warned… Israel is going to attack our unarmed convoy!! bhttps://youtube.com/shorts/SqRa_o5Gb_E?si=gUuZ-7fD8S5urjALyoutube.com‘Israel likely to direct escalated attacks at GSF within 48 hours’ says Greta ThunbergYouTube video by Middle East Eye 01010
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Pete Apps @peteapps.bsky.social · 29/09/2025Can't think of many better illustrations of how badly we have botched housing policy than the fact that our bill for housing homeless families (£2.8bn pa) is now higher than the money we spend each year on new affordable housing (£2.3bn) www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/english...insidehousing.co.ukEnglish councils’ temporary accommodation bill rises to £2.8bnCouncils in England spent a record £2.8bn on temporary accommodation last year, with the annual bill rising by 25% as the homelessness crisis deepens. 411663
Reposted by Tom (he/him)HT4Ecosocialism @ht4ecosocialism.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Support these heroes! They will be remembered. #FreePalestine! ✊ 🇵🇸 🇵🇸 🇵🇸theguardian.comWe are sailing to Gaza. Here’s why | David AdlerGovernments have failed the people of Gaza. Now, ordinary people are taking humanitarian matters into their own hands – and putting their lives on the line 076
Reposted by Tom (he/him)MaggieShayne.com @maggieshayne.bsky.social · 25/09/2025There's no correct amount of fishing, folks. Hate to break the news. We're emptying the oceans and courting extinction. 0277
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 24/09/2025The full documentary Climate Extremes: Extreme Weather is now out on YouTube:youtube.comClimate Extremes: Extreme Weather (Full Documentary)Share Climate Extremes with your friends and followers! Learn about extreme weather, climate adaptation, and planetary behavior from leading global scientists! Click the "share" button above for sharing options! Subtitles include: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkis 14015
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Paris Marx @parismarx.com · 23/09/2025Once again, US social media platforms do not care about the negative social consequences that arise from their decisions about what information is allowed on their platforms and how it spreads. The sooner we rein them in, the better for society.cnbc.comYouTube to allow creators banned for Covid-19, election misinformation to apply for reinstatementYouTube on Tuesday said it will allow previously banned accounts to apply for reinstatement, rolling back a policy that had treated violations as permanent. 518161
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Jonathan Portes @jdportes.bsky.social · 23/09/2025"The question you have to ask Farage is, why is he deliberately lying about the facts?" x.com/GBNEWS/statu... 26435134
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 21/09/2025Aviation expansion is a disaster for the climate crisis. Anyone who's been paying any attention to this shambles of a Labour Govenrment knows they don't care about people in poverty, don't care about nature nor for the planet. Just big business & their own interests. #Gatwick 30948236
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 02/06/2025This Republican Senator - a pro-Israel zealot and Trump ally - is openly threatening the life of Greta Thunberg and others on the Gaza aid ship. Why? Because they're trying to bring aid to a Gaza starved by a key US ally. The world is run by gangsters. 35762271
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Ray Casey's Truth on Teesside account @raycasey.bsky.social · 01/06/2025Pathetic sabre-rattling from tinpot warmonger Keir Starmer Lining the pockets of defence contractors while cutting disability payments to millions of people news.sky.com/story/uk-to-...news.sky.comUK to build weapons factories and buy thousands of missiles in £6bn push to rearmThe plan will form part of Sir Keir Starmer's long-awaited Strategic Defence Review, which will be published on Monday. 155
Tom (he/him) @tompowell01.bsky.social · 26/05/2025Bluesky urged to review 'punitive' policies towards Palestine content Social media users say Gaza accounts and pro-Palestinian voices are disproportionately 'censored' by the platform www.middleeasteye.net/trending/blu...middleeasteye.net'Palestinians must be heard': Bluesky urged to review 'punitive' policies towards Gaza contentSocial media users say Gaza accounts and pro-Palestinian voices are disproportionately 'censored' by the platform 032
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Zoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Most important arrival on BlueSky for a while right here 👇👇👇👇 826876
Tom (he/him) @tompowell01.bsky.social · 18/01/2025Not usually saying positive things about Wetherspoon but £2.25 for a #vegan #veganuary breakfast? I'm getting five!! 030
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Nicolas Mouquet @nmouquet.bsky.social · 11/11/2024A starter pack for people studying how human affect biodiversity and ecosystem functioning at global scale, across terrestrial and marine realms & conservation challenges. Sounds like Global Ecology ! sure I missed many people, reply to be added, and share to spread ! go.bsky.app/V6tN4cv 🧪🌍🦤🦑🪴 123239104
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Tax Justice UK @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Over $420 billion a year is lost to global tax abuse. The UK and its Overseas Territories are responsible for a third of this. With Tax Justice Network Africa, we’ve written to the Chancellor and Foreign Secretary asking them to end this. Find out more: taxjustice.uk/blog/the-uk-...taxjustice.ukThe UK is the leading enabler of global tax abuse. This must end.Tax Justice Network Africa and Tax Justice UK have written to the Chancellor and the Foreign Secretary demanding action to curb global tax abuse. 15529
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 13/11/2024National Press Club’s Press Freedom Award Goes to Wael al-Dahdouh for Gaza Coveragedemocracynow.orgNational Press Club’s Press Freedom Award Goes to Wael al-Dahdouh for Gaza CoverageThe National Press Club has handed its top award for press freedom to Wael al-Dahdouh, Al Jazeera’s Gaza bureau chief, for continuing to report on Israel’s assault on the besieged territory despite… 8374101
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 14/11/2024Thank you to everyone who has followed us Here you will find Bylines Network's Starter Pack. A comprehensive list of our founders, directors, editors, contributors and writers. We are a group of 10 non profit news publications passionate about powerful citizen journalism go.bsky.app/8Qd7r8m 15393176
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Dr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Hello! Looking for new bluesky gang who care about the NHS! Twitter is a truly terrible place and I’m sure many of us were connected on there. Could you like and share this, and I’ll follow you back? Ju🤞💙 921144646
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Tom (he/him) @tompowell01.bsky.social · 10/11/2024www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-so... No Other Land: powerful documentary about Israel’s occupation of the West Bank asks questions of us allbfi.org.ukNo Other Land: powerful documentary about Israel’s occupation of the West Bank asks questions of us allFilmed by media activists from both Israel and Palestine, this eloquent documentary captures the reality of a land struggle between resident Palestinians and the occupying Israeli forces seeking their... 021
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Phil Free @philfree.bsky.social · 14/11/2024No Route For Renewal tribunemag.co.uk/2024/10/no-r...tribunemag.co.ukNo Route for RenewalThatcher's anti-union laws have brought misery to workers by restricting their ability to fight. If Labour's Employment Rights Bill fails to scrap them and empower working people, its efforts to chang... 002
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Dr. Merritt Rae Turetsky @queenofpeat.bsky.social · 14/11/2024Permafrost (frozen ground) is hidden from sight, but look what can happen when it warms and thaws. Erosion, landslides, sinkholes and flooding wreak havoc on ecosystems and the carbon stored in the biosphere. 18021
Reposted by Tom (he/him)Double Down News @doubledown.news · 14/11/2024EXPOSED: What REALLY Happened in Amsterdamdoubledown.newsEXPOSED: What REALLY Happened in AmsterdamThe Video The Media Doesn’t Want You To See 8422227
Tom (he/him) @tompowell01.bsky.social · 10/11/2024www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-so... No Other Land: powerful documentary about Israel’s occupation of the West Bank asks questions of us allbfi.org.ukNo Other Land: powerful documentary about Israel’s occupation of the West Bank asks questions of us allFilmed by media activists from both Israel and Palestine, this eloquent documentary captures the reality of a land struggle between resident Palestinians and the occupying Israeli forces seeking their... 021