Kate Oliver
@kateoliver.bsky.social
Grandy Kate: European green left feminist cycling and re-cycling through life; Chair of Home-Start Bristol & South Gloucestershire supporting families with young children; director of Wernbrake Community Woodland
Banks are making record profits while our services are starved. 😡 We need to tax bank profits and fund our NHS and schools. Please sign the petition and tell Rachel Reeves to #TaxtheBanks you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
#TaxTheBanks
Years of higher interest rates have sent our rent, mortgage, and debt payments soaring, while banks have raked in huge profits for doing absolutely nothing.
The big four UK banks (Barclays, HSBC, Ll...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Banks are making record profits while our services are starved. 😡 We need to tax bank profits and fund our NHS and schools. Please sign the petition and tell Rachel Reeves to #TaxtheBanks you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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"Drax power plant has continued to burn 250-year-old trees sourced from some of Canada’s oldest forests"
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Drax still burning 250-year-old trees sourced from forests in Canada, experts say
Exclusive: report by Stand.earth says subsidiary of power plant received truckloads of whole logs at biomass pellet sites
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November 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
"Drax power plant has continued to burn 250-year-old trees sourced from some of Canada’s oldest forests"
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Win one of 25 pairs of tickets to Glastonbury 2027 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/glastonbur...
Win one of 25 pairs of tickets to Glastonbury 2027
Enter Glastonbury Festival’s fundraiser to win 1 of 25 pairs of 2027 tickets, supporting MSF’s work with people affected in Gaza and Sudan.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Win one of 25 pairs of tickets to Glastonbury 2027 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/glastonbur...
Please sign the petition to demand the government taxes the super rich to rebuild our NHS, public transport, schools, social care, public toilets, community centres, libraries, youth and play services, parks and other public services. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Tax the super rich to stop cuts to public services
Across the UK, living standards are falling and millions live in poverty, while the cost of living crisis has made affording the basics difficult. Public services we all rely on - our hospitals, schoo...
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October 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Please sign the petition to demand the government taxes the super rich to rebuild our NHS, public transport, schools, social care, public toilets, community centres, libraries, youth and play services, parks and other public services. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Google wants to build an enormous new data centre in Essex - emitting 570,000 tonnes of CO2 and concreting a local wildlife site. Please tell the local council to refuse planning permission! www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/th...
Thurrock Council - say no to Google's plan for a monster new Data Centre
Google wants to build an enormous new data centre in Essex - emitting 570,000 tonnes of CO2 and concreting a local wildlife site. Tell the local council to refuse planning permission!
www.foxglove.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Google wants to build an enormous new data centre in Essex - emitting 570,000 tonnes of CO2 and concreting a local wildlife site. Please tell the local council to refuse planning permission! www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/th...
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The National Emergency Briefing on the grave threats posed by the #climate and #nature crisis, on the other hand, will still be going ahead next month, with experts including Lt General Richard Nugee on national security.
Has your MP confirmed yet? www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp
Has your MP confirmed yet? www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp
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...
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October 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The National Emergency Briefing on the grave threats posed by the #climate and #nature crisis, on the other hand, will still be going ahead next month, with experts including Lt General Richard Nugee on national security.
Has your MP confirmed yet? www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp
Has your MP confirmed yet? www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp
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Blaming snails for the housing crisis is misleading and harmful.
The lack of affordable homes stems from a broken market, land-banking and political failure. Not nature protections.
Every time nature is pit against progress, we end up with neither.
The lack of affordable homes stems from a broken market, land-banking and political failure. Not nature protections.
Every time nature is pit against progress, we end up with neither.
Rachel Reeves clears planning blockage amid ‘good relationship’ with developer
Exclusive: Chancellor says 20,000 homes were being held up due to ‘some snails that are a protected species or something’
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Blaming snails for the housing crisis is misleading and harmful.
The lack of affordable homes stems from a broken market, land-banking and political failure. Not nature protections.
Every time nature is pit against progress, we end up with neither.
The lack of affordable homes stems from a broken market, land-banking and political failure. Not nature protections.
Every time nature is pit against progress, we end up with neither.
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A common criticism of global warming is: “It’s only a few degrees”.
It may not sound like much but consider this…
Compare Earth’s escalating warmth to your body’s fever.
Now all of a sudden a few degrees is the difference between life and death!
Follow along for more… 1/
It may not sound like much but consider this…
Compare Earth’s escalating warmth to your body’s fever.
Now all of a sudden a few degrees is the difference between life and death!
Follow along for more… 1/
October 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A common criticism of global warming is: “It’s only a few degrees”.
It may not sound like much but consider this…
Compare Earth’s escalating warmth to your body’s fever.
Now all of a sudden a few degrees is the difference between life and death!
Follow along for more… 1/
It may not sound like much but consider this…
Compare Earth’s escalating warmth to your body’s fever.
Now all of a sudden a few degrees is the difference between life and death!
Follow along for more… 1/
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Read CAAT's report on how the UK arms and supports Israel's genocide in Gaza: caat.org.uk/publications...
CAAT - How the UK arms and supports Israel’s genocide in Gaza
The UK is deeply complicit in supporting Israel’s genocide in Gaza: through arms sales, RAF reconnaissance flights over Gaza, from which it is suspected intelligence is shared with Israel, training…
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October 11, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Read CAAT's report on how the UK arms and supports Israel's genocide in Gaza: caat.org.uk/publications...
NHS dentistry is a mess: rising costs and appointments few and far between. The Government must properly fund our dental care, including all the children who currently cannot get to see an NSH dentist. Please will you join me and sign the 38 Degrees petition ? 38d.gs/supf
Save NHS dentistry now!
I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...
38d.gs
October 7, 2025 at 7:32 PM
NHS dentistry is a mess: rising costs and appointments few and far between. The Government must properly fund our dental care, including all the children who currently cannot get to see an NSH dentist. Please will you join me and sign the 38 Degrees petition ? 38d.gs/supf
Millions of people including children are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, please will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
Save NHS dentistry now!
I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...
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October 4, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Millions of people including children are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, please will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
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‘Planetary health diet’ could save 40,000 deaths a day, landmark report finds: Diet allows modest meat consumption and would also slash food-related climate emissions by half, says report by 70 leading experts from 35 countries Adoption of a plant-rich “planetary health diet” could preven...
‘Planetary health diet’ could save 40,000 deaths a day, landmark report finds
‘Planetary health diet’ could save 40,000 deaths a day, landmark report finds: Diet allows modest meat consumption and would also slash food-related climate emissions by half, says report by 70 leading experts from 35 countries Adoption of a plant-rich “planetary health diet” could preven...
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October 2, 2025 at 11:08 PM
‘Planetary health diet’ could save 40,000 deaths a day, landmark report finds: Diet allows modest meat consumption and would also slash food-related climate emissions by half, says report by 70 leading experts from 35 countries Adoption of a plant-rich “planetary health diet” could preven...
Michelle Mone is being forced to pay back £122m after supplying poor quality protective gear to our NHS during the pandemic. But she STILL hasn't been removed from the House of Lords. If you agree that Mone needs to go, please sign the petition today: 38d.gs/lrpq
Sign the petition: Michelle Mone should be removed from the House of Lords
This is big: Michelle Mone is being forced to pay back £122m after supplying poor quality protective gear to our NHS during the pandemic. But she STILL hasn't been kicked out of the House of Lords. Mo...
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October 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Michelle Mone is being forced to pay back £122m after supplying poor quality protective gear to our NHS during the pandemic. But she STILL hasn't been removed from the House of Lords. If you agree that Mone needs to go, please sign the petition today: 38d.gs/lrpq
World Leaders: Protect the Sumud Flotilla Now action.eko.org/a/world-lead...
World Leaders: Protect the Sumud Flotilla Now
Right now, the Sumud Flotilla is a few nautical miles away from Gaza, carrying doctors, journalists, politicians, and activists - all risking their lives to break Israel’s illegal siege on Gaza and de
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October 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
World Leaders: Protect the Sumud Flotilla Now action.eko.org/a/world-lead...
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🚨LEGAL OPINION: UK nuke jets break international law! 🚨
A legal opinion sought by CND has found that Britain's purchase of nuclear-capable F-35A fighter jets violates its commitments under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty!
Read More: cnduk.org/legal-opinio...
A legal opinion sought by CND has found that Britain's purchase of nuclear-capable F-35A fighter jets violates its commitments under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty!
Read More: cnduk.org/legal-opinio...
September 26, 2025 at 10:09 AM
🚨LEGAL OPINION: UK nuke jets break international law! 🚨
A legal opinion sought by CND has found that Britain's purchase of nuclear-capable F-35A fighter jets violates its commitments under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty!
Read More: cnduk.org/legal-opinio...
A legal opinion sought by CND has found that Britain's purchase of nuclear-capable F-35A fighter jets violates its commitments under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty!
Read More: cnduk.org/legal-opinio...
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On the blatant double standards the media - BBC included - deploys while showcasing Nigel Farage. He is constantly given a free pass not granted to other politicians. bylines.scot/news/the-far...
The Farage ‘mirage’: how the media is warping our politics
It is time that the media fulfils its role to critically examine politician’s statements and call them out when they stray from the truth
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September 24, 2025 at 6:54 AM
On the blatant double standards the media - BBC included - deploys while showcasing Nigel Farage. He is constantly given a free pass not granted to other politicians. bylines.scot/news/the-far...
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have got away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Please join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation
For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences.
They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...
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September 25, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have got away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Please join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
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Windsor Castle Tuesday night. Four of us arrested for 'malicious communications'. Now released.
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Hey Donald, welcome to Windsor Castle
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
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September 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Windsor Castle Tuesday night. Four of us arrested for 'malicious communications'. Now released.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8V4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8V4...
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Our report on using #SchoolMeals procurement to catalyse innovation for a more sustainable food system, creating good jobs in agriculture and food production, and ensuring no child goes hungry ➡️ www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/pub...
A Mission-Oriented Approach to School Meals
Authored by Mariana Mazzucato and Sarah Doyle
www.ucl.ac.uk
September 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Our report on using #SchoolMeals procurement to catalyse innovation for a more sustainable food system, creating good jobs in agriculture and food production, and ensuring no child goes hungry ➡️ www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/pub...
This is a useful analysis for those who genuinely seek an end to the violence and who are not profiteering from war
September 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This is a useful analysis for those who genuinely seek an end to the violence and who are not profiteering from war
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GRASSROOTS FOR GAZA 🇵🇸
The #MusicForTheMany campaign is excited to announce Grassroots For Gaza, a fundraiser for humanitarian aid in Gaza, featuring CQ Wrestling, Hongza, Speit, Jeremy Corbyn and more, at London’s Shacklewell Arms on 22 September!
🎟️ Register for tickets: bit.ly/GrassrootsForGaza
The #MusicForTheMany campaign is excited to announce Grassroots For Gaza, a fundraiser for humanitarian aid in Gaza, featuring CQ Wrestling, Hongza, Speit, Jeremy Corbyn and more, at London’s Shacklewell Arms on 22 September!
🎟️ Register for tickets: bit.ly/GrassrootsForGaza
September 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
GRASSROOTS FOR GAZA 🇵🇸
The #MusicForTheMany campaign is excited to announce Grassroots For Gaza, a fundraiser for humanitarian aid in Gaza, featuring CQ Wrestling, Hongza, Speit, Jeremy Corbyn and more, at London’s Shacklewell Arms on 22 September!
🎟️ Register for tickets: bit.ly/GrassrootsForGaza
The #MusicForTheMany campaign is excited to announce Grassroots For Gaza, a fundraiser for humanitarian aid in Gaza, featuring CQ Wrestling, Hongza, Speit, Jeremy Corbyn and more, at London’s Shacklewell Arms on 22 September!
🎟️ Register for tickets: bit.ly/GrassrootsForGaza
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Lots of MP's want a railway that works for passengers, not profit.
Alongside @chrishinchliff, @martinwrigleymp and rail experts, we co-hosted a parliamentary drop-in session attended by over 40 MPs.
The government must make public ownership of the railways a success.
Alongside @chrishinchliff, @martinwrigleymp and rail experts, we co-hosted a parliamentary drop-in session attended by over 40 MPs.
The government must make public ownership of the railways a success.
September 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Lots of MP's want a railway that works for passengers, not profit.
Alongside @chrishinchliff, @martinwrigleymp and rail experts, we co-hosted a parliamentary drop-in session attended by over 40 MPs.
The government must make public ownership of the railways a success.
Alongside @chrishinchliff, @martinwrigleymp and rail experts, we co-hosted a parliamentary drop-in session attended by over 40 MPs.
The government must make public ownership of the railways a success.
Reform UK are yelling “drill, baby, drill” 🙄 But fracking is reckless and won’t cut bills. Time to end this nonsense. Please tell Ed Miliband: BAN FRACKING permanently. Add your name:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ke...
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Keep fracking out of Britain!
I live in Lincolnshire, and a new gas field has been found nearby. Reform UK are already shouting “drill, baby, drill,” and fracking isn’t banned - it’s only paused. That means they could start drilli...
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September 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Reform UK are yelling “drill, baby, drill” 🙄 But fracking is reckless and won’t cut bills. Time to end this nonsense. Please tell Ed Miliband: BAN FRACKING permanently. Add your name:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ke...
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ke...
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1912 - it’s there in black & white!
But 110 YEARS LATER governments subsidised the fossil fuel industry to the tune of $7 TRILLION!
Billions of people will die not because climate collapse is unavoidable, but because elites decided our lives are less important than fossil fuel profits.
But 110 YEARS LATER governments subsidised the fossil fuel industry to the tune of $7 TRILLION!
Billions of people will die not because climate collapse is unavoidable, but because elites decided our lives are less important than fossil fuel profits.
September 1, 2025 at 12:05 AM
1912 - it’s there in black & white!
But 110 YEARS LATER governments subsidised the fossil fuel industry to the tune of $7 TRILLION!
Billions of people will die not because climate collapse is unavoidable, but because elites decided our lives are less important than fossil fuel profits.
But 110 YEARS LATER governments subsidised the fossil fuel industry to the tune of $7 TRILLION!
Billions of people will die not because climate collapse is unavoidable, but because elites decided our lives are less important than fossil fuel profits.