Jenny Rhodes
@jennyrhodes42.bsky.social
Peace, nature, equality. From East Anglia, but love travelling, especially in Europe. Writer and editor on the East Anglia Bylines team. 🇪🇺
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‘It’s the shape of story across all ages and human cultures. You’re in a hole. Then you get out.’
The climate crisis hole is hot, dark and we’re still in it.
But Prof Jules Pretty describes how we’re beginning to get out. There is good news…
The climate crisis hole is hot, dark and we’re still in it.
But Prof Jules Pretty describes how we’re beginning to get out. There is good news…
After COP30, what now? It’s actually good news
It’s the shape of story across all ages and human cultures. You’re in a hole. Then you get out
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 8:33 AM
‘It’s the shape of story across all ages and human cultures. You’re in a hole. Then you get out.’
The climate crisis hole is hot, dark and we’re still in it.
But Prof Jules Pretty describes how we’re beginning to get out. There is good news…
The climate crisis hole is hot, dark and we’re still in it.
But Prof Jules Pretty describes how we’re beginning to get out. There is good news…
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Every woman and girl deserves to feel safe in our city.
That’s why we have invested £233 million to stop perpetrators and expand support for survivors, but there’s still more to do.
Together, we can build a city that's safe for everyone.
That’s why we have invested £233 million to stop perpetrators and expand support for survivors, but there’s still more to do.
Together, we can build a city that's safe for everyone.
December 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Every woman and girl deserves to feel safe in our city.
That’s why we have invested £233 million to stop perpetrators and expand support for survivors, but there’s still more to do.
Together, we can build a city that's safe for everyone.
That’s why we have invested £233 million to stop perpetrators and expand support for survivors, but there’s still more to do.
Together, we can build a city that's safe for everyone.
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This is how Chris Mason, like a child filled with wonder, described "the choreography and theatre that surrounds a Budget" in Feb 2024, when a male Tory Chancellor was in post.
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
December 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This is how Chris Mason, like a child filled with wonder, described "the choreography and theatre that surrounds a Budget" in Feb 2024, when a male Tory Chancellor was in post.
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
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BREAKING: “The idea that leaving the EU was the answer to all our cares and concerns has clearly been proved wrong."
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
December 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
BREAKING: “The idea that leaving the EU was the answer to all our cares and concerns has clearly been proved wrong."
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
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This week showed what online communities can do.
By sharing the petition for an inquiry into Russian influence, people have forced Parliament to act.
By sharing the petition for an inquiry into Russian influence, people have forced Parliament to act.
Russian influence petition surges past 100,000 signatures
A petition demanding a full inquiry into Russian influence in UK politics has passed 100,000 signatures
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 12:10 PM
This week showed what online communities can do.
By sharing the petition for an inquiry into Russian influence, people have forced Parliament to act.
By sharing the petition for an inquiry into Russian influence, people have forced Parliament to act.
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"After COP30, what now? It’s actually good news"
My piece in today’s East Anglia Bylines
eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...
It’s the shape of story across all ages and human cultures.
You’re in a hole. Then you get out.
My piece in today’s East Anglia Bylines
eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...
It’s the shape of story across all ages and human cultures.
You’re in a hole. Then you get out.
After COP30, what now? It’s actually good news
It’s the shape of story across all ages and human cultures. You’re in a hole. Then you get out
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 8:51 AM
"After COP30, what now? It’s actually good news"
My piece in today’s East Anglia Bylines
eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...
It’s the shape of story across all ages and human cultures.
You’re in a hole. Then you get out.
My piece in today’s East Anglia Bylines
eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...
It’s the shape of story across all ages and human cultures.
You’re in a hole. Then you get out.
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Rachel Reeves was frustrated that a Sussex development was delayed by “… some snails … a protected species or something, that are microscopic; you can’t even see them…”
The snail in question is one of Britain’s rarest and most endangered freshwater species, the lesser whirlpool ramshorn.
The snail in question is one of Britain’s rarest and most endangered freshwater species, the lesser whirlpool ramshorn.
Living alongside nature: humans must get better at it
The first of two articles inspired by COP30 explores some problems and the need to seek inclusive and nature-aligned solutions.
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Rachel Reeves was frustrated that a Sussex development was delayed by “… some snails … a protected species or something, that are microscopic; you can’t even see them…”
The snail in question is one of Britain’s rarest and most endangered freshwater species, the lesser whirlpool ramshorn.
The snail in question is one of Britain’s rarest and most endangered freshwater species, the lesser whirlpool ramshorn.
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The Commons isn’t usually the place for sharp comedy, but today’s Budget delivered a moment that made even the frontbench blink.
Let’s just say Russia came up… and Farage was the punchline. 🔥
Let’s just say Russia came up… and Farage was the punchline. 🔥
Reeves aims a searing ‘Russian assets’ gibe at Farage
Rachel Reeves used her Budget speech to jab at Nigel Farage, invoking Russia amid renewed security concerns
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The Commons isn’t usually the place for sharp comedy, but today’s Budget delivered a moment that made even the frontbench blink.
Let’s just say Russia came up… and Farage was the punchline. 🔥
Let’s just say Russia came up… and Farage was the punchline. 🔥
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Were we told we’d be poorer?
“Johnson wanted to make “a Titanic success” of Brexit… he succeeded: we hit the iceberg.
… reconnecting with Europe may not be a political choice anymore, but an economic necessity.”
“Johnson wanted to make “a Titanic success” of Brexit… he succeeded: we hit the iceberg.
… reconnecting with Europe may not be a political choice anymore, but an economic necessity.”
New: Boris Johnson’s ‘Brexit Titanic success’ was half right
Nearly ten years on, the first full assessment of Brexit confirms what millions warned: Britain made itself poorer
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Were we told we’d be poorer?
“Johnson wanted to make “a Titanic success” of Brexit… he succeeded: we hit the iceberg.
… reconnecting with Europe may not be a political choice anymore, but an economic necessity.”
“Johnson wanted to make “a Titanic success” of Brexit… he succeeded: we hit the iceberg.
… reconnecting with Europe may not be a political choice anymore, but an economic necessity.”
Were we told we’d be poorer?
“Johnson wanted to make “a Titanic success” of Brexit… he succeeded: we hit the iceberg.
… reconnecting with Europe may not be a political choice anymore, but an economic necessity.”
“Johnson wanted to make “a Titanic success” of Brexit… he succeeded: we hit the iceberg.
… reconnecting with Europe may not be a political choice anymore, but an economic necessity.”
New: Boris Johnson’s ‘Brexit Titanic success’ was half right
Nearly ten years on, the first full assessment of Brexit confirms what millions warned: Britain made itself poorer
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Were we told we’d be poorer?
“Johnson wanted to make “a Titanic success” of Brexit… he succeeded: we hit the iceberg.
… reconnecting with Europe may not be a political choice anymore, but an economic necessity.”
“Johnson wanted to make “a Titanic success” of Brexit… he succeeded: we hit the iceberg.
… reconnecting with Europe may not be a political choice anymore, but an economic necessity.”
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Analysis of the language used in Trump’s Ukraine “peace plan” shows it was drafted in Russian and translated into English.
I’ll try to dig up a link.
I’ll try to dig up a link.
November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Analysis of the language used in Trump’s Ukraine “peace plan” shows it was drafted in Russian and translated into English.
I’ll try to dig up a link.
I’ll try to dig up a link.
No surprise there. 😔
The 750-page document also has stinging criticism of “toxic and chaotic” culture inside Boris Johnson’s Downing Street – which it said the then PM. actively embraced – in which loudest voices held sway and women were sidelined.
November 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
No surprise there. 😔
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As COP30 debates how to save the planet’s biodiversity, here are some ideas to try in your garden and community to help local wildlife | Glyn Evans
How to help nature thrive in your neighbourhood
As COP30 debates how to save the planet’s biodiversity, here are some ideas to try in your garden and community to help local wildlife
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
As COP30 debates how to save the planet’s biodiversity, here are some ideas to try in your garden and community to help local wildlife | Glyn Evans
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The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
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Bees being poisoned by pesticides highlights the absurdity of our current approach. We kill pollinators necessary for the plants that feed us. Cllr Glyn Evans argues, as COP30 debates Biodiversity, that we must change our attitude to nature.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...
Living alongside nature: humans must get better at it
The first of two articles inspired by COP30 explores some problems and the need to seek inclusive and nature-aligned solutions.
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Bees being poisoned by pesticides highlights the absurdity of our current approach. We kill pollinators necessary for the plants that feed us. Cllr Glyn Evans argues, as COP30 debates Biodiversity, that we must change our attitude to nature.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...
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Farage earns more than any other MP for NOT being an MP. He says it’s “obviously sad” that part of his constituency is the most deprived area in England.
But everything he’s ever done, said and wanted has made sure of it.
This is the whole country if he gets into power.
(Private Eye)
But everything he’s ever done, said and wanted has made sure of it.
This is the whole country if he gets into power.
(Private Eye)
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Farage earns more than any other MP for NOT being an MP. He says it’s “obviously sad” that part of his constituency is the most deprived area in England.
But everything he’s ever done, said and wanted has made sure of it.
This is the whole country if he gets into power.
(Private Eye)
But everything he’s ever done, said and wanted has made sure of it.
This is the whole country if he gets into power.
(Private Eye)
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November 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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November 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Great cover.
BBC Under Attack: Pot and Kettle Special
The new Private Eye is out now.
The new Private Eye is out now.
November 12, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Great cover.
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🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
'BBC Bias' Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
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Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
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To so many of us, Europe is more than a place, it’s a part of who we are. Hear what the public had to say when we went out and asked them what Europe means to them.
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
To so many of us, Europe is more than a place, it’s a part of who we are. Hear what the public had to say when we went out and asked them what Europe means to them.
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the right winger who was appointed to lead the BBC in the hope of appeasing right wingers has been driven out by right wingers for not appeasing right wingers enough and the BBC has the chance to do the funniest thing ever
November 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
the right winger who was appointed to lead the BBC in the hope of appeasing right wingers has been driven out by right wingers for not appeasing right wingers enough and the BBC has the chance to do the funniest thing ever
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It’s true to say our children are the future of the country.
But a former teacher writes to the editor about a fear that many will face unfair barriers in achieving their dreams.
But a former teacher writes to the editor about a fear that many will face unfair barriers in achieving their dreams.
Letter to the editor: Every child’s ambition matters – whatever their background
A former teacher fears children’s dreams could be limited by prejudice and urges us to protect their potential
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
It’s true to say our children are the future of the country.
But a former teacher writes to the editor about a fear that many will face unfair barriers in achieving their dreams.
But a former teacher writes to the editor about a fear that many will face unfair barriers in achieving their dreams.