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Mandie Shilton Godwin @mandiesg.bsky.social · 1d

Representing GM at this regional event on #flood risk. Looking forward to a day of learning about how we can do this better and especially hearing about #naturebasedsolutions

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Mandie Shilton Godwin @mandiesg.bsky.social · 6d

www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/05/techlords-rule-us-by-whim-australia-stance-against-deepfakes-is-reason-to-celebrate?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

In a world where techlords rule us by whim, Australia’s stance against deepfakes is reason to celebrate | Van Badham

Could courage be contagious? Let’s hope so, because in the absence of powerful regulation, the normalisation of awful blooms

www.theguardian.com

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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 8d

Andy Burnham,
"We always will stand together"

"And we will never let acts that are designed to cause hatred, division, violence, to succeed"

"That's our message tonight: do not let them succeed"

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Gregory Norminton @gregorynorminton.bsky.social · 10d

A stroll down Manchester's Oxford Road before teaching this evening. Crowds of students of every complexion & from all parts of the world. The road almost free of cars - just pedestrians, cyclists and the odd electric bus. New green spaces in abundance. An intensely heartening antidote to Farageism.

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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · Aug 23

I want residents to be aware that I have received threats of death and violence directly posted in response to a misleading video recently shared by the MP for Keighley and Ilkley, Robbie Moore.

See my full statement below:

Anna Dixon statement on threats of death and violence

I want local residents to be aware that I have received threats of death and violence directly posted in response to a misleading video recently shared by the MP for Keighley and Ilkley, Robbie Moore....

www.annadixonmp.co.uk

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Mandie Shilton Godwin @mandiesg.bsky.social · 21d

But who says the 'new party' is left wing'? I'm not convinced many of those 'independents' are...they're likely to be socially conservative..elected on one issue only and not sharing much of otherwise progressive views..

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Corbyn clashes with Sultana over membership portal as split emerges in new party

Ex-Labour leader says ‘legal advice being taken’ over issue, while Sultana claims ‘sexist boys’ club’ is running party

www.theguardian.com

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Mandie Shilton Godwin @mandiesg.bsky.social · 26d

Absolutely

Mandie Shilton Godwin @mandiesg.bsky.social · 28d

This is a self fulfilling prophesy… the reason they’re polling well is they’ve had free uncritical coverage , not the pther way round. Reform is essentially a BBC creation www.theguardian.com/media/2025/s...

BBC under fresh pressure over extent of Reform UK coverage

Nigel Farage’s party featured in considerably more News at Ten bulletins than Lib Dems over six months, study finds

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Gregory Norminton @gregorynorminton.bsky.social · Sep 4

Net Zero: saving our world and saving money. Now there's a win-win - if only voters knew about it.

"New modelling from BloombergNEF suggests investing just 0.7 per cent of GDP in the net zero transition could unlock huge financial savings - and avert a rolling climate crisis."

How reaching net zero could cut global fuel costs by $1tr a year

New modelling from BloombergNEF suggests investing just 0.7 per cent of GDP in the net zero transition could unlock huge financial savings - and avert a rolling climate crisis

www.businessgreen.com

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Mandie Shilton Godwin @mandiesg.bsky.social · Sep 7

Unbelievable s/o got paid for this BS.Getting on now, so if s/o gives up their seat for me I'm delighted, & thks.If they don't - young fit phone-obsessives that's rude. Equally I offer mine to a/o who looks like they need it. Including the young.This is not hard. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Is anything more awkward - and potentially insulting - than giving up your seat on public transport? | Polly Hudson

Celia Imrie was recently shocked to be left standing for a long train journey. But the etiquette of when to offer your seat is complicated, writes Polly Hudson

www.theguardian.com

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Mandie Shilton Godwin @mandiesg.bsky.social · Sep 5

So, how do we get this back?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘As more join, it gets less risky’: how Greta Thunberg’s lone strike turned into a movement

In an extract from his new book, Tim Lenton explains how Fridays for Future challenged climate inaction to reach a positive tipping point

www.theguardian.com

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TODERIAN UrbanWORKS Inc. (TUW) @toderianuw.bsky.social · Aug 22

“Her team tracked me down in September last year and invited me. I was REALLY surprised and honoured to get that call! Mayor Hidalgo said she admired ‘my point of view’ about cities and urban change…We seemed to share the same big ambition to change the conversation…” — @brenttoderian.bsky.social

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Jun 25

NEW: “Canadian urbanist @brenttoderian.bsky.social teamed up with the city of Paris and, in particular, its mayor, @annehidalgo.bsky.social on a new exhibition that shines a light on cities and global climate action.”

Thanks very much @momentummag.bsky.social for the great questions! #Paris

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Mandie Shilton Godwin @mandiesg.bsky.social · Sep 5

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings

Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum

www.theguardian.com

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Mandie Shilton Godwin @mandiesg.bsky.social · Aug 31

This is a thoughtful article addressing a worry for all decent caring people.. recommended
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Is it OK to be happy when the world is falling apart? | Avram Alpert

It is reasonable and moral to think that when others are harmed, you should feel the injury, but our sympathy should not be limited to pain

www.theguardian.com

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Mandie Shilton Godwin @mandiesg.bsky.social · Aug 27

Fed up with Farage? Me too. I’ve signed the Never Nigel Pledge. Add your name today, and help show that division and hate have no place in our communities.

secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/170649/... @hopenothate.org.uk

Take the Pledge: “I’ll never vote for Nigel Farage”

Join thousands across Britain taking the Never Nigel Pledge. Say no to hate and division and help stop Reform UK from tearing apart our communities. Let's show there is strength in standing together f...

secure.hopenothate.org.uk

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Mandie Shilton Godwin @mandiesg.bsky.social · Aug 26

Wow, and knocking 1976 out of the top 5. That's really pause for thought

Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · Aug 26

Provisional statistics from the Met Office show that summer 2025 will ‘almost certainly’ be the warmest summer on record for the UK.

It would move 2018 off the top spot and relegate 1976 out of the top five warmest summer in a series which dates back to 1884.
👉 www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...

Photograph of bright sun in a clear blue sky with clouds at the bottom. Text reads: 'Met Office NEWS RELEASE 26 August 2025 – This summer will ‘almost certainly’ be warmest on record for the UK.'

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · Aug 22

It's a farewell #FlyDay to the wonderful Swifts... already headed on their epic journeys south!

Safe travels, friends, we’ll be waiting for you next summer. 🌍

A single Swift soars gracefully against a clear blue sky, wings arched like a crescent. Its brown plumage catches the light as it glides. A fleeting summer visitor, already on its long journey south.

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Mandie Shilton Godwin @mandiesg.bsky.social · Aug 25

Indeed

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Mandie Shilton Godwin @mandiesg.bsky.social · Aug 25

Could not agree more

Patrick - Here for the craic 👍🏼 @patrickopatrick.bsky.social · Aug 25

@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social please tell BBC News we’re sick of 4 MP Party Reform being rammed down our throats daily with drivel like this👇🏼report

The @libdems.org.uk have 72 MPs, Greens 4, SNP 9 but they don’t get a look in 🤷🏼‍♂️

Soon BBC News will report what Farage has for breakfast 🙄

Get ready for fracking, Reform UK tells energy firms

The party is serious about going after shale gas - but critics argue it's too difficult and costly.

www.bbc.com

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Mandie Shilton Godwin @mandiesg.bsky.social · Aug 25

I do worry about how avidly broadcasters have jumped on this, it is normalising intolerance and racism.
Farage has been given far too much prominence. Where is the editorial judgment in all of this? Reporting or inciting? I find it more than alarming

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Mandie Shilton Godwin @mandiesg.bsky.social · Aug 17

Bb

Mandie Shilton Godwin @mandiesg.bsky.social · Aug 17

Hello, yes this is a problem area that we have flagged to the Council many times.
I will press again. We eventually got cameras on some areas.
I dont like communicating complex stuff on SM much, my email is [email protected], can you let me know who you are, please?

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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · Aug 13

People often don’t believe me when I tell them that even the Sun & the Mail greeted an interview I conducted with Nigel Farage, at his request, by condemning the obvious racism he displayed. I remain amazed that other interviewers still struggle to expose him. I won’t get another chance.

Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · Aug 13

This May 2014 editorial in The Sun about Nigel Farage said is not racist" to worry about the scale of immigration but it is "racist" to smear Romanians to say you wouldn't want to live next door to a Romanian & "you know the difference" [between a German and a Romanian neigbour]

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Mandie Shilton Godwin @mandiesg.bsky.social · Aug 13

Interesting. Personally i think it’s a shame the BBC aologised. Jenrick knows exactly what he is doing and the speaker had him bang to rights. He deserves to be called out www.theguardian.com/media/2025/a...

BBC apologises over Thought for the Day ‘xenophobia’ claim against Jenrick

Corporation says Krish Kandiah’s criticism of senior Tory not appropriate for faith-based radio segment

www.theguardian.com

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Mandie Shilton Godwin @mandiesg.bsky.social · Aug 8

Jaw hits floor
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

Russian football clubs given €10.8m in Uefa ‘solidarity’ funds since Ukraine invasion

Exclusive: Five Ukraine clubs failed to win similar payments due to allegedly being located in ‘zone of military operations’

www.theguardian.com