Lawrence Davies
@andrenascotica.bsky.social
Music, trees, birds, bees, bicycles. Newcastle, increasingly Huddersfield, working on an ecological history of sound amplification. Join a union, and tell the truth about climate breakdown. Born at 353ppm.
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Raiding the Warm Homes Plan to find the money for a one-off cut to energy bills is utterly perverse when the Plan exists precisely to insulate homes & thus keep bills lower in perpetuity- this simply isn’t serious #budget2025
November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Raiding the Warm Homes Plan to find the money for a one-off cut to energy bills is utterly perverse when the Plan exists precisely to insulate homes & thus keep bills lower in perpetuity- this simply isn’t serious #budget2025
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Gambling taxes are long overdue and an ethical way to raise revenue.
But while advertising and lobbying are so rampant, harms will continue until they are controlled. #Budget
But while advertising and lobbying are so rampant, harms will continue until they are controlled. #Budget
November 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Gambling taxes are long overdue and an ethical way to raise revenue.
But while advertising and lobbying are so rampant, harms will continue until they are controlled. #Budget
But while advertising and lobbying are so rampant, harms will continue until they are controlled. #Budget
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MISSING: Closing tax loopholes for private jets, taxing airplane fuel, a frequent flyer levy.
Why does the Chancellor have such a blind spot for anything that might tackle the excesses of the aviation industry? #Budget
Why does the Chancellor have such a blind spot for anything that might tackle the excesses of the aviation industry? #Budget
November 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
MISSING: Closing tax loopholes for private jets, taxing airplane fuel, a frequent flyer levy.
Why does the Chancellor have such a blind spot for anything that might tackle the excesses of the aviation industry? #Budget
Why does the Chancellor have such a blind spot for anything that might tackle the excesses of the aviation industry? #Budget
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Literally all of society hates this abominable scam homunculus and the weird little death cult bubble of vampiric losers who spewed it forth upon the world. Take a break from bragging about how gullible you are and give yourself a swirlie and stuff yourself in a locker and sort yourself out.
November 26, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Literally all of society hates this abominable scam homunculus and the weird little death cult bubble of vampiric losers who spewed it forth upon the world. Take a break from bragging about how gullible you are and give yourself a swirlie and stuff yourself in a locker and sort yourself out.
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"About 35% of children in Newcastle are growing up in poverty, which is absolutely disgraceful"
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters appeared on #BBCPoliticsNorth on Sunday to discuss the upcoming budget and what the Chancellor should do to alleviate poverty in Newcastle.
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters appeared on #BBCPoliticsNorth on Sunday to discuss the upcoming budget and what the Chancellor should do to alleviate poverty in Newcastle.
November 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
"About 35% of children in Newcastle are growing up in poverty, which is absolutely disgraceful"
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters appeared on #BBCPoliticsNorth on Sunday to discuss the upcoming budget and what the Chancellor should do to alleviate poverty in Newcastle.
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters appeared on #BBCPoliticsNorth on Sunday to discuss the upcoming budget and what the Chancellor should do to alleviate poverty in Newcastle.
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Since 2011 the fuel duty freeze has cost the Treasury £133 billion.
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Rachel Reeves will freeze fuel duty to dodge ‘political suicide’
The chancellor will also highlight a rise in the minimum wage and plans to cut energy bills as she tries to win over voters by focusing on cost of living
www.thetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Since 2011 the fuel duty freeze has cost the Treasury £133 billion.
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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OH to 5yo this morning (warningly, as he refused to cooperate in getting dressed for school): “Do I need to tell Santa about you?”
8yo (deadpan, without looking up from her book): “I think he probably already knows.”
8yo (deadpan, without looking up from her book): “I think he probably already knows.”
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
OH to 5yo this morning (warningly, as he refused to cooperate in getting dressed for school): “Do I need to tell Santa about you?”
8yo (deadpan, without looking up from her book): “I think he probably already knows.”
8yo (deadpan, without looking up from her book): “I think he probably already knows.”
This sort of position sounds somewhat justifiable, until you confront the question of who's actually doing the work to oppose fascism. Here in Newcastle, Labour have vanished from communities - and particularly those where Reform are slated to do well. The Greens are the only party opposing Reform.
And its your responsibility to vote for the best option - & any vote that (however unintentionally) puts fascists in power is NOT the best option
And I cannot believe that needs pointing out!
But it so often does - and don't get me wrong, that is not aimed specifically at you but a general point
And I cannot believe that needs pointing out!
But it so often does - and don't get me wrong, that is not aimed specifically at you but a general point
November 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
This sort of position sounds somewhat justifiable, until you confront the question of who's actually doing the work to oppose fascism. Here in Newcastle, Labour have vanished from communities - and particularly those where Reform are slated to do well. The Greens are the only party opposing Reform.
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What makes me furious is how many institutions and elites bowed down to Trump like he was an unstoppable god-king when they only needed to hold out for a few months
November 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
What makes me furious is how many institutions and elites bowed down to Trump like he was an unstoppable god-king when they only needed to hold out for a few months
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We've got 3 more days to urge MPs to join 100s attending the @nebriefing.bsky.social
1️⃣ Check if your MP is going and if not email them from this link: www.nebriefing.org
2️⃣ Tag your MP in social media
3️⃣ Share this event on your social channels
1️⃣ Check if your MP is going and if not email them from this link: www.nebriefing.org
2️⃣ Tag your MP in social media
3️⃣ Share this event on your social channels
November 24, 2025 at 12:50 PM
We've got 3 more days to urge MPs to join 100s attending the @nebriefing.bsky.social
1️⃣ Check if your MP is going and if not email them from this link: www.nebriefing.org
2️⃣ Tag your MP in social media
3️⃣ Share this event on your social channels
1️⃣ Check if your MP is going and if not email them from this link: www.nebriefing.org
2️⃣ Tag your MP in social media
3️⃣ Share this event on your social channels
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We’re facing an emergency.
We understand how busy MPs are, but ask them to change plans to attend this crucial briefing.
Top scientists will set out latest threats and key actions so MPs can protect the public.
Please click to see if your MP is coming: www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp #NEB2025
We understand how busy MPs are, but ask them to change plans to attend this crucial briefing.
Top scientists will set out latest threats and key actions so MPs can protect the public.
Please click to see if your MP is coming: www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp #NEB2025
National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature
An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...
www.nebriefing.org
November 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
We’re facing an emergency.
We understand how busy MPs are, but ask them to change plans to attend this crucial briefing.
Top scientists will set out latest threats and key actions so MPs can protect the public.
Please click to see if your MP is coming: www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp #NEB2025
We understand how busy MPs are, but ask them to change plans to attend this crucial briefing.
Top scientists will set out latest threats and key actions so MPs can protect the public.
Please click to see if your MP is coming: www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp #NEB2025
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If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
Of course, what would be truly ambitious would be to make all our existing cities into forest cities...
How ambitious ‘forest city’ plan for England could become a reality
How ambitious ‘forest city’ plan for England could become a reality
Cross-party coalition behind proposals hope eco-friendly scheme for million people could begin before end of decade
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Of course, what would be truly ambitious would be to make all our existing cities into forest cities...
It's that time of year again...
(Although tbf I was going to wait until next weekend!)
(Although tbf I was going to wait until next weekend!)
November 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
It's that time of year again...
(Although tbf I was going to wait until next weekend!)
(Although tbf I was going to wait until next weekend!)
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The Green Party of England and Wales are polling above 15% on average and is swiftly approaching Labour and the Tories.
(Image: Wikimedia Commons)
(Image: Wikimedia Commons)
November 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The Green Party of England and Wales are polling above 15% on average and is swiftly approaching Labour and the Tories.
(Image: Wikimedia Commons)
(Image: Wikimedia Commons)
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"I love you, but I love fossil fuels more."
💔 COP = Conference Of Polluters
#COP #COP30 #EndFossilFuels
💔 COP = Conference Of Polluters
#COP #COP30 #EndFossilFuels
November 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
"I love you, but I love fossil fuels more."
💔 COP = Conference Of Polluters
#COP #COP30 #EndFossilFuels
💔 COP = Conference Of Polluters
#COP #COP30 #EndFossilFuels
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Hugely disappointing, with world now on track to yet more heating & chaos, & poorest hit first & hardest. This process needs radically rethinking - meantime it’s vital that the Brazil-led coalition of the willing urgently delivers on plans to leave fossil fuels in the ground #COP30
November 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Hugely disappointing, with world now on track to yet more heating & chaos, & poorest hit first & hardest. This process needs radically rethinking - meantime it’s vital that the Brazil-led coalition of the willing urgently delivers on plans to leave fossil fuels in the ground #COP30
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COP30 in Brazil ends without new pledges to cut fossil fuels.
Fossil patriarchy is a killer.
Fossil patriarchy is a killer.
November 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
COP30 in Brazil ends without new pledges to cut fossil fuels.
Fossil patriarchy is a killer.
Fossil patriarchy is a killer.
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The US "peace deal" was literally written in russian and then translated into English.
Any chance this actually gets reported in the US?
Any chance this actually gets reported in the US?
The Guardian points out that the document Trump is forcing Ukraine to sign was highly likely to have been written in Russian by a Russian. Then translated in a way not natural for a native English speaker.
Agent Orange is literally on the verge of doing Putin's work and killing a free nation.
Agent Orange is literally on the verge of doing Putin's work and killing a free nation.
November 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The US "peace deal" was literally written in russian and then translated into English.
Any chance this actually gets reported in the US?
Any chance this actually gets reported in the US?
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⚠️ When “technology will save us” becomes a climate risk!
A new paper from great colleagues takes a careful look at techno-optimism — the belief that technology will largely solve climate change — and what it means for real-world climate action.
(1/4)👇
osf.io/preprints/ps...
A new paper from great colleagues takes a careful look at techno-optimism — the belief that technology will largely solve climate change — and what it means for real-world climate action.
(1/4)👇
osf.io/preprints/ps...
November 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
⚠️ When “technology will save us” becomes a climate risk!
A new paper from great colleagues takes a careful look at techno-optimism — the belief that technology will largely solve climate change — and what it means for real-world climate action.
(1/4)👇
osf.io/preprints/ps...
A new paper from great colleagues takes a careful look at techno-optimism — the belief that technology will largely solve climate change — and what it means for real-world climate action.
(1/4)👇
osf.io/preprints/ps...
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Kudos to all those #VikingBiking across Heaton and the City Stadium today.
November 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Kudos to all those #VikingBiking across Heaton and the City Stadium today.
Good news for a snowy day! 🤩❄️☃️
Ouseburn ward councillor Alistair Chisholm has announced he is quitting the Labour Party and joining the Greens
Newcastle Labour councillor defects to Greens and attacks government 'failure'
Newcastle Labour councillor defects to Greens and attacks government 'failure'
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Good news for a snowy day! 🤩❄️☃️
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Zack Polanski: "Labour Has Lost Its Soul On Immigration, Their Silent MPs Should Be Ashamed"
Writing for HuffPost UK, the Greens leader says only his party will stand up to the powerful and defend the 99%
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/zack-p...
Writing for HuffPost UK, the Greens leader says only his party will stand up to the powerful and defend the 99%
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/zack-p...
Zack Polanski: 'Labour Has Lost Its Soul On Immigration, Their Silent MPs Should Be Ashamed'
Writing for HuffPost UK, the Greens leader says only his party will stand up to the powerful and defend the 99%.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Zack Polanski: "Labour Has Lost Its Soul On Immigration, Their Silent MPs Should Be Ashamed"
Writing for HuffPost UK, the Greens leader says only his party will stand up to the powerful and defend the 99%
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/zack-p...
Writing for HuffPost UK, the Greens leader says only his party will stand up to the powerful and defend the 99%
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/zack-p...
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The Greens are winning the support of around half of 18 to 24 year olds.
Reform are on 5%. So much for young people's turn to the right!
And the Young Greens now have 40,000 members - the biggest youth and students wing in British politics
Reform are on 5%. So much for young people's turn to the right!
And the Young Greens now have 40,000 members - the biggest youth and students wing in British politics
November 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The Greens are winning the support of around half of 18 to 24 year olds.
Reform are on 5%. So much for young people's turn to the right!
And the Young Greens now have 40,000 members - the biggest youth and students wing in British politics
Reform are on 5%. So much for young people's turn to the right!
And the Young Greens now have 40,000 members - the biggest youth and students wing in British politics
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We must copy Denmark Social Democrats' hardline anti-asylum measures in order to win back voters' trust, says Shabana Mahmood.
Meanwhile in Denmark:
Meanwhile in Denmark:
November 19, 2025 at 11:27 AM
We must copy Denmark Social Democrats' hardline anti-asylum measures in order to win back voters' trust, says Shabana Mahmood.
Meanwhile in Denmark:
Meanwhile in Denmark: