Craig Horrocks
@chcookley.bsky.social
Green party member and enthusiast
Believer that communities do it best
Communication is the way to make a better world - not conflict
Believer that communities do it best
Communication is the way to make a better world - not conflict
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The United States has imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a United Nations official, and here she's asked how those sanctions have affected her.
December 14, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The United States has imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a United Nations official, and here she's asked how those sanctions have affected her.
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Today should have been a day of celebration for Jewish communities around the world. Instead, they are mourning.
As Greens we stand today, and every day, with our Jewish colleagues and friends.
As Greens we stand today, and every day, with our Jewish colleagues and friends.
December 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Today should have been a day of celebration for Jewish communities around the world. Instead, they are mourning.
As Greens we stand today, and every day, with our Jewish colleagues and friends.
As Greens we stand today, and every day, with our Jewish colleagues and friends.
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When Lawyers and Economists are at the heart of deciding what regulation is good ... then you know science (social as well as wider science) and the ecosystem are not being considered ... so basically short termism!!!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reeves’s planning overhaul stalls as senior adviser quits after four months
Exclusive: Catherine Howard’s exit comes amid disagreements at top of government about how far to push deregulation agenda
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
When Lawyers and Economists are at the heart of deciding what regulation is good ... then you know science (social as well as wider science) and the ecosystem are not being considered ... so basically short termism!!!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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It is really curious how Consumer Confidence is something for Economists to discuss but Planned Obsolescence is not!
Is GDP Grossly Distorted Propaganda?
How many billion$ do consumers lo$e on technology built to NOT last?
What is NDP, Net Domestic Product?
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Is GDP Grossly Distorted Propaganda?
How many billion$ do consumers lo$e on technology built to NOT last?
What is NDP, Net Domestic Product?
bsky.app/profile/umbr...
Doesn't profit from Planned Obsolescence mean losses due to Depreciation on the part of consumers?
But then Economists do not put the Depreciation of Durable Consumer Goods into the NET Domestic Product equation.
How convenient!
But then Economists do not put the Depreciation of Durable Consumer Goods into the NET Domestic Product equation.
How convenient!
December 14, 2025 at 8:22 AM
It is really curious how Consumer Confidence is something for Economists to discuss but Planned Obsolescence is not!
Is GDP Grossly Distorted Propaganda?
How many billion$ do consumers lo$e on technology built to NOT last?
What is NDP, Net Domestic Product?
bsky.app/profile/umbr...
Is GDP Grossly Distorted Propaganda?
How many billion$ do consumers lo$e on technology built to NOT last?
What is NDP, Net Domestic Product?
bsky.app/profile/umbr...
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This is a real quote from somebody at one of our food banks...
‘Since my husband died two weeks ago, I’ve been living on Weetabix. My account was frozen, and Universal Credit hasn’t started.’
Losing a loved one is hard enough. People shouldn't have to worry about food on top of that. 💔
‘Since my husband died two weeks ago, I’ve been living on Weetabix. My account was frozen, and Universal Credit hasn’t started.’
Losing a loved one is hard enough. People shouldn't have to worry about food on top of that. 💔
December 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This is a real quote from somebody at one of our food banks...
‘Since my husband died two weeks ago, I’ve been living on Weetabix. My account was frozen, and Universal Credit hasn’t started.’
Losing a loved one is hard enough. People shouldn't have to worry about food on top of that. 💔
‘Since my husband died two weeks ago, I’ve been living on Weetabix. My account was frozen, and Universal Credit hasn’t started.’
Losing a loved one is hard enough. People shouldn't have to worry about food on top of that. 💔
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Dr Bhasha Mukherjee: "The govt has proposed 4,000 [new] spaces for training. We have 20,000 doctors who are out of work..."
It's a scandal that when we're so short of doctors there aren't enough speciality training places available & we end up with unemployed doctors! #GMB
It's a scandal that when we're so short of doctors there aren't enough speciality training places available & we end up with unemployed doctors! #GMB
December 11, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Dr Bhasha Mukherjee: "The govt has proposed 4,000 [new] spaces for training. We have 20,000 doctors who are out of work..."
It's a scandal that when we're so short of doctors there aren't enough speciality training places available & we end up with unemployed doctors! #GMB
It's a scandal that when we're so short of doctors there aren't enough speciality training places available & we end up with unemployed doctors! #GMB
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Labour are so screwed subterfuge and dirty tricks are all they have left as election strategy.
No wonder they are terrified of the #GreenParty
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
No wonder they are terrified of the #GreenParty
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Labour webinar shows it is shit scared of the Greens
Labour’s training webinar exposes a party terrified of the Greens — resorting to smear tactics and hiding its own branding to avoid backlash
www.thecanary.co
December 11, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Labour are so screwed subterfuge and dirty tricks are all they have left as election strategy.
No wonder they are terrified of the #GreenParty
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
No wonder they are terrified of the #GreenParty
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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@fletchjack.bsky.social from the BMA explains they've been trying to get round the table with Wes Streeting for several months but Streeting didn't even bother replying to their letter
Now we're in Dec with a Flu epidemic & Streeting is accusing resident doctors of endangering patients
Now we're in Dec with a Flu epidemic & Streeting is accusing resident doctors of endangering patients
December 11, 2025 at 7:55 AM
@fletchjack.bsky.social from the BMA explains they've been trying to get round the table with Wes Streeting for several months but Streeting didn't even bother replying to their letter
Now we're in Dec with a Flu epidemic & Streeting is accusing resident doctors of endangering patients
Now we're in Dec with a Flu epidemic & Streeting is accusing resident doctors of endangering patients
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#SomeGoodNews A former Dyson engineer is rolling out a revolution for household chores in deprived communities after inventing an off-grid, flat-packable washing machine.
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
Flat-pack washing machine spins a fairer future
A former Dyson engineer is rolling out a revolution for household chores in deprived communities after inventing an off-grid washing machine
www.positive.news
December 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#SomeGoodNews A former Dyson engineer is rolling out a revolution for household chores in deprived communities after inventing an off-grid, flat-packable washing machine.
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
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The government’s “independent” spending watchdog has refused to explain why it removed figures from its crucial budget forecast report that proved spending on social security is not spiralling out of control.
#OBR #Treasury #Budget25
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/watchdogs-si...
#OBR #Treasury #Budget25
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/watchdogs-si...
Watchdog’s silence after removing figures that showed social security spending is not ‘spiralling’
The government’s “independent” spending watchdog has refused to explain why it removed figures from its crucial budget forecast report that proved spending on social security is not spiralling out …
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:45 AM
The government’s “independent” spending watchdog has refused to explain why it removed figures from its crucial budget forecast report that proved spending on social security is not spiralling out of control.
#OBR #Treasury #Budget25
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/watchdogs-si...
#OBR #Treasury #Budget25
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/watchdogs-si...
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It’s cool to see your Labour doing as much as our Democratic Party to push the bounds of not trying.
Really inspiring history making stuff.
Really inspiring history making stuff.
December 8, 2025 at 7:58 AM
It’s cool to see your Labour doing as much as our Democratic Party to push the bounds of not trying.
Really inspiring history making stuff.
Really inspiring history making stuff.
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HOT OFF THE PRESS: Time for Change is here!
Sick of the constant demonisation of migrants?
Want to see an alternative plan?
Our new report by @zoejardiniere.bsky.social outlines 9 steps to a system that delivers dignity for all.
Read it here: www.anothereurope.org/time-for-cha...
Sick of the constant demonisation of migrants?
Want to see an alternative plan?
Our new report by @zoejardiniere.bsky.social outlines 9 steps to a system that delivers dignity for all.
Read it here: www.anothereurope.org/time-for-cha...
Time For Change: The evidence-based policies that can actually fix the immigration system
A new report from prominent migration expert Zoe Gardner has been enthusiastically welcomed by senior Labour backbenchers.
www.anothereurope.org
December 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
HOT OFF THE PRESS: Time for Change is here!
Sick of the constant demonisation of migrants?
Want to see an alternative plan?
Our new report by @zoejardiniere.bsky.social outlines 9 steps to a system that delivers dignity for all.
Read it here: www.anothereurope.org/time-for-cha...
Sick of the constant demonisation of migrants?
Want to see an alternative plan?
Our new report by @zoejardiniere.bsky.social outlines 9 steps to a system that delivers dignity for all.
Read it here: www.anothereurope.org/time-for-cha...
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"When a single party can be bankrolled by a handful of wealthy individuals, it drowns out the voices of ordinary people and tilts the entire system towards the interests of those elites."
@zackpolanski.bsky.social calls for donations cap. Democracy is not for sale
greenparty.org.uk/2025/12/04/g...
@zackpolanski.bsky.social calls for donations cap. Democracy is not for sale
greenparty.org.uk/2025/12/04/g...
Greens respond to Reform's £9 million donation - Green Party
Responding to news that Reform has received a £9 million donation from a single donor, Green Party leader Zack Polanski said: “Reform hoovering up vast sums of private donations isn’t a sign of politi...
greenparty.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
"When a single party can be bankrolled by a handful of wealthy individuals, it drowns out the voices of ordinary people and tilts the entire system towards the interests of those elites."
@zackpolanski.bsky.social calls for donations cap. Democracy is not for sale
greenparty.org.uk/2025/12/04/g...
@zackpolanski.bsky.social calls for donations cap. Democracy is not for sale
greenparty.org.uk/2025/12/04/g...
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Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 31% (=)
CON: 20% (+2)
GRN: 18% (+1)
LAB: 14% (-1)
LDM: 11% (-1)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 3 Dec.
Changes w/ 26 Nov.
RFM: 31% (=)
CON: 20% (+2)
GRN: 18% (+1)
LAB: 14% (-1)
LDM: 11% (-1)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 3 Dec.
Changes w/ 26 Nov.
December 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 31% (=)
CON: 20% (+2)
GRN: 18% (+1)
LAB: 14% (-1)
LDM: 11% (-1)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 3 Dec.
Changes w/ 26 Nov.
RFM: 31% (=)
CON: 20% (+2)
GRN: 18% (+1)
LAB: 14% (-1)
LDM: 11% (-1)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 3 Dec.
Changes w/ 26 Nov.
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“Most of the money will go towards maintaining gas networks.”
But cue anti-woke outrage from the usual suspects anyway. 🙄
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
But cue anti-woke outrage from the usual suspects anyway. 🙄
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Energy grid investment of £28bn to push up household bills
Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make wholesale energy cheaper.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM
“Most of the money will go towards maintaining gas networks.”
But cue anti-woke outrage from the usual suspects anyway. 🙄
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
But cue anti-woke outrage from the usual suspects anyway. 🙄
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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ID cards, limiting trial by jury, and now "plans for a huge rollout for facial recognition cameras in cities, towns and villages across the country"
Labour laying the foundations for a far right government to build on #GMB
Labour laying the foundations for a far right government to build on #GMB
December 4, 2025 at 6:10 AM
ID cards, limiting trial by jury, and now "plans for a huge rollout for facial recognition cameras in cities, towns and villages across the country"
Labour laying the foundations for a far right government to build on #GMB
Labour laying the foundations for a far right government to build on #GMB
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Data centres are energy hungry but what if we could use their waste heat to heat our homes?
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
December 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Data centres are energy hungry but what if we could use their waste heat to heat our homes?
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
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Another day and another pollster showing Greens on a new record high. @focaldata.bsky.social have Greens on (+2) 12%
December 2, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Another day and another pollster showing Greens on a new record high. @focaldata.bsky.social have Greens on (+2) 12%
Every year the rich get richer and the poor poorer. When will we learn that we can't continue doing the same economics and expect different results?
"Foodbanks are at breaking point this winter.. [Trussell] expect to hand out an emergency food parcel every 10 seconds over the next 3 months"
The UK has the sixth largest economy in the world #GMB
The UK has the sixth largest economy in the world #GMB
December 3, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Every year the rich get richer and the poor poorer. When will we learn that we can't continue doing the same economics and expect different results?
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Truth and accountability are crucial for public trust in politics; that's why I'm backing @compinpolitics.bsky.social's campaign for a targeted legal measure that would make it an offence for any politician or candidate to deliberately mislead the public on a matter of verifiable fact.
December 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Truth and accountability are crucial for public trust in politics; that's why I'm backing @compinpolitics.bsky.social's campaign for a targeted legal measure that would make it an offence for any politician or candidate to deliberately mislead the public on a matter of verifiable fact.
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Reeves's decision to lower energy bills by cutting funding for home insulation isn't a real solution; it's robbing Peter to pay Paul.
But it doesn't need to be this way - by taxing wealth fairly, we can have lower bills and investment in affordable warmer homes at the same time.
But it doesn't need to be this way - by taxing wealth fairly, we can have lower bills and investment in affordable warmer homes at the same time.
December 2, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Reeves's decision to lower energy bills by cutting funding for home insulation isn't a real solution; it's robbing Peter to pay Paul.
But it doesn't need to be this way - by taxing wealth fairly, we can have lower bills and investment in affordable warmer homes at the same time.
But it doesn't need to be this way - by taxing wealth fairly, we can have lower bills and investment in affordable warmer homes at the same time.
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Somewhere in a Roman brickyard, around 1800 years ago, a fresh tile was drying ahead of firing - until a dog trotted straight across it.
Centuries later, the tile has made it into a museum: not because of an emperor, but thanks to one dog who accidentally walked his way into history.🧵1/2
📷me
Centuries later, the tile has made it into a museum: not because of an emperor, but thanks to one dog who accidentally walked his way into history.🧵1/2
📷me
December 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Somewhere in a Roman brickyard, around 1800 years ago, a fresh tile was drying ahead of firing - until a dog trotted straight across it.
Centuries later, the tile has made it into a museum: not because of an emperor, but thanks to one dog who accidentally walked his way into history.🧵1/2
📷me
Centuries later, the tile has made it into a museum: not because of an emperor, but thanks to one dog who accidentally walked his way into history.🧵1/2
📷me
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Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
December 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
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Really interesting discussion at the AGC Conference today in Bradford about the rights of nature and some of the great work Green councillors are doing across the country, using Lewes and Stroud as case studies to highlight the fantastic work our councillors are undertaking!
November 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Really interesting discussion at the AGC Conference today in Bradford about the rights of nature and some of the great work Green councillors are doing across the country, using Lewes and Stroud as case studies to highlight the fantastic work our councillors are undertaking!