Paul Tattam
@paultattam.bsky.social
Taught Modern Languages in UK, France, Germany, Hong Kong. Environment, sustainable transport, politics, guitar, books and learning Japanese. From Shipley, Yorkshire.
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It's as if they've never heard of all the successful governing coalitions with Greens that have been elected over the last 30 years across Europe in places like Germany, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, Austria, Ireland, Belgium, Finland, Luxembourg and others at both national and regional level.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
It's as if they've never heard of all the successful governing coalitions with Greens that have been elected over the last 30 years across Europe in places like Germany, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, Austria, Ireland, Belgium, Finland, Luxembourg and others at both national and regional level.
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When will we see arrests for malicious prosecution? Can corporate manslaughter be shown? Was the then + subsequent ministers i/c postal services aware?
@computerweekly.bsky.social
Post Office Scandal: secret Fujitsu contract revealed – C4 News share.google/n96DySXc0VvW...
@nickwallis.bsky.social
@computerweekly.bsky.social
Post Office Scandal: secret Fujitsu contract revealed – C4 News share.google/n96DySXc0VvW...
@nickwallis.bsky.social
Post Office Scandal: secret Fujitsu contract revealed
For years, the Post Office and Fujitsu covered up the bugs in their faulty Horizon computer software, blaming the subpostmasters using it.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:27 AM
When will we see arrests for malicious prosecution? Can corporate manslaughter be shown? Was the then + subsequent ministers i/c postal services aware?
@computerweekly.bsky.social
Post Office Scandal: secret Fujitsu contract revealed – C4 News share.google/n96DySXc0VvW...
@nickwallis.bsky.social
@computerweekly.bsky.social
Post Office Scandal: secret Fujitsu contract revealed – C4 News share.google/n96DySXc0VvW...
@nickwallis.bsky.social
I've read'How the railways can fix the future' from the list-so what a great reading list I've got for 2026
@cbtransportgroup.bsky.social
@wrirosscities.bsky.social
@tfgmbeenetwork.bsky.social
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
@walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social
@filmendefietser.bsky.social
@walkridegm.org.uk
@cbtransportgroup.bsky.social
@wrirosscities.bsky.social
@tfgmbeenetwork.bsky.social
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
@walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social
@filmendefietser.bsky.social
@walkridegm.org.uk
December 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I've read'How the railways can fix the future' from the list-so what a great reading list I've got for 2026
@cbtransportgroup.bsky.social
@wrirosscities.bsky.social
@tfgmbeenetwork.bsky.social
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
@walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social
@filmendefietser.bsky.social
@walkridegm.org.uk
@cbtransportgroup.bsky.social
@wrirosscities.bsky.social
@tfgmbeenetwork.bsky.social
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
@walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social
@filmendefietser.bsky.social
@walkridegm.org.uk
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Sadiq Khan, London Mayor
‘I'm slightly curious & concerned why the leader of the free world who's got so many challenges in the Middle East, in Ukraine, issues around the climate, trade, is spending time talking about me, & giving the impression he's obsessed with me & for him, it’s to explain why"
‘I'm slightly curious & concerned why the leader of the free world who's got so many challenges in the Middle East, in Ukraine, issues around the climate, trade, is spending time talking about me, & giving the impression he's obsessed with me & for him, it’s to explain why"
Trump 'obsessed with me' says Sadiq Khan as US President brands him 'disgusting'
Sir Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, said Donald Trump's repeated rants were 'sticks and stones' and questioned why the US President didn't have more important things to do
www.mirror.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Sadiq Khan, London Mayor
‘I'm slightly curious & concerned why the leader of the free world who's got so many challenges in the Middle East, in Ukraine, issues around the climate, trade, is spending time talking about me, & giving the impression he's obsessed with me & for him, it’s to explain why"
‘I'm slightly curious & concerned why the leader of the free world who's got so many challenges in the Middle East, in Ukraine, issues around the climate, trade, is spending time talking about me, & giving the impression he's obsessed with me & for him, it’s to explain why"
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Very interesting road safety initiatives with positive outcomes from TfL. Oher cities will take note
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
@annehidalgo.bsky.social
@uni-wuppertal.bsky.social
@london.gov.uk
@pautattam.bsky.social
Is this your experience of walking/cycling?
share.google/wB4Pe0NeqzOd...
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
@annehidalgo.bsky.social
@uni-wuppertal.bsky.social
@london.gov.uk
@pautattam.bsky.social
Is this your experience of walking/cycling?
share.google/wB4Pe0NeqzOd...
Is this your experience of walking through Chinley? Road safety news from TfL – Chinley and Buxworth Transport Group
share.google
December 14, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Very interesting road safety initiatives with positive outcomes from TfL. Oher cities will take note
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
@annehidalgo.bsky.social
@uni-wuppertal.bsky.social
@london.gov.uk
@pautattam.bsky.social
Is this your experience of walking/cycling?
share.google/wB4Pe0NeqzOd...
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
@annehidalgo.bsky.social
@uni-wuppertal.bsky.social
@london.gov.uk
@pautattam.bsky.social
Is this your experience of walking/cycling?
share.google/wB4Pe0NeqzOd...
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The famous yellow and blue Dutch public transport bicycle (OV-fiets), with which nearly 6 million trips were made last year, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. For this special occasion, it's now available as a limited-edition balance bike for toddlers! 😍🤌
December 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The famous yellow and blue Dutch public transport bicycle (OV-fiets), with which nearly 6 million trips were made last year, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. For this special occasion, it's now available as a limited-edition balance bike for toddlers! 😍🤌
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Chinley footfall is now just short of pre-pandemic level and has shown the greatest % increase of any station between M'chester/Sheffield over 2023/24 @railfuture.bsky.social @highpeakgreens.bsky.social
@paultattam.bsky.social @communityrail.bsky.social
chinleybuxworthtg.co.uk/blogs/chinle...
@paultattam.bsky.social @communityrail.bsky.social
chinleybuxworthtg.co.uk/blogs/chinle...
December 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Chinley footfall is now just short of pre-pandemic level and has shown the greatest % increase of any station between M'chester/Sheffield over 2023/24 @railfuture.bsky.social @highpeakgreens.bsky.social
@paultattam.bsky.social @communityrail.bsky.social
chinleybuxworthtg.co.uk/blogs/chinle...
@paultattam.bsky.social @communityrail.bsky.social
chinleybuxworthtg.co.uk/blogs/chinle...
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⛔️ Peak Forest Canal: vital towpath cycle route closed for many weeks south of Marple
Maps, tips, problems, end date. 👇
Maps, tips, problems, end date. 👇
Peak Forest Canal: vital towpath cycle route closed
A complete closure of the Peak Forest Canal towpath south of Marple is in place for many weeks ahead, blocking a vital safe route for cycling between
www.peaksandpuddles.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:23 AM
⛔️ Peak Forest Canal: vital towpath cycle route closed for many weeks south of Marple
Maps, tips, problems, end date. 👇
Maps, tips, problems, end date. 👇
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The East Midlands mayor has launched an important consultation on transport matters entitled "The Mayor's Big Transport Conversation"
You can have your say by accessing it here...
chinleybuxworthtg.co.uk/blogs/the-ea...
@whaleychronicle.bsky.social @paultattam.bsky.social @peaksandpuddles.com
You can have your say by accessing it here...
chinleybuxworthtg.co.uk/blogs/the-ea...
@whaleychronicle.bsky.social @paultattam.bsky.social @peaksandpuddles.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The East Midlands mayor has launched an important consultation on transport matters entitled "The Mayor's Big Transport Conversation"
You can have your say by accessing it here...
chinleybuxworthtg.co.uk/blogs/the-ea...
@whaleychronicle.bsky.social @paultattam.bsky.social @peaksandpuddles.com
You can have your say by accessing it here...
chinleybuxworthtg.co.uk/blogs/the-ea...
@whaleychronicle.bsky.social @paultattam.bsky.social @peaksandpuddles.com
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"Meloni states that Russia had trampled over Article 2 of the UN; Israel had crossed a red line in pursuit of terrorists in Gaza, and the UN is now divided. She questioned whether the UN architecture is up to task and said a profound reform is needed, starting with the Security Council."
Humanity’s greatest challenge
In 250 years since the Industrial Revolution, humanity has grown rapidly – yet have our governments kept up with today’s challenges?
kentandsurreybylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM
"Meloni states that Russia had trampled over Article 2 of the UN; Israel had crossed a red line in pursuit of terrorists in Gaza, and the UN is now divided. She questioned whether the UN architecture is up to task and said a profound reform is needed, starting with the Security Council."
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I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
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🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 55,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 55,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Man, 39, arrested over Oxfordshire fly-tipping waste mountain
www.channel4.com/news/man-39-...
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Man, 39, arrested over Oxfordshire fly-tipping waste mountain
The Environment Agency says a 39 year old man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the illegal dumping of waste at a site near the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire.
www.channel4.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Man, 39, arrested over Oxfordshire fly-tipping waste mountain
www.channel4.com/news/man-39-...
www.channel4.com/news/man-39-...
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The devastating effects of Brexit continue to build
Brexit has cost each and every one of us £3,700 a year.
But instead of solving the problem, Labour are using Brexit as an excuse to raise your taxes.
My message ahead of the Budget: Stop blaming Brexit and start fixing it!
But instead of solving the problem, Labour are using Brexit as an excuse to raise your taxes.
My message ahead of the Budget: Stop blaming Brexit and start fixing it!
November 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The devastating effects of Brexit continue to build
What happens when you slash the funds/staff available to protect the public from the criminal trashing of the environment?
This happens 1/2
#pollution #flytipping
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
Mountain of illegal waste risks polluting river in Oxfordshire – Channel 4 News share.google/PE6ssB0aaVva...
This happens 1/2
#pollution #flytipping
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
Mountain of illegal waste risks polluting river in Oxfordshire – Channel 4 News share.google/PE6ssB0aaVva...
Mountain of illegal waste risks polluting river in Oxfordshire
It's a mountain of rubbish that has been declared a critical incident by the Environment Agency.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
What happens when you slash the funds/staff available to protect the public from the criminal trashing of the environment?
This happens 1/2
#pollution #flytipping
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
Mountain of illegal waste risks polluting river in Oxfordshire – Channel 4 News share.google/PE6ssB0aaVva...
This happens 1/2
#pollution #flytipping
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
Mountain of illegal waste risks polluting river in Oxfordshire – Channel 4 News share.google/PE6ssB0aaVva...
It's 2025 and the whole of the south coast - all those wonderful beaches and coves - are mired in filth thanks to the privatised water industry, decades of weak oversight/regulation and 'look the other way' ministers 1/4
@sascampaigns.bsky.social #pollution #sewage @beneath-b-waters.bsky.social
@sascampaigns.bsky.social #pollution #sewage @beneath-b-waters.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
It's 2025 and the whole of the south coast - all those wonderful beaches and coves - are mired in filth thanks to the privatised water industry, decades of weak oversight/regulation and 'look the other way' ministers 1/4
@sascampaigns.bsky.social #pollution #sewage @beneath-b-waters.bsky.social
@sascampaigns.bsky.social #pollution #sewage @beneath-b-waters.bsky.social
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Only two weeks to go until Leigh Day’s public meeting on sewage pollution in Windermere.
The environmental impact is growing and the need for action is rising. Register now to share your story, hear from legal experts, and explore solutions to tackle pollution: https://bit.ly/Windermere-event
The environmental impact is growing and the need for action is rising. Register now to share your story, hear from legal experts, and explore solutions to tackle pollution: https://bit.ly/Windermere-event
November 13, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Only two weeks to go until Leigh Day’s public meeting on sewage pollution in Windermere.
The environmental impact is growing and the need for action is rising. Register now to share your story, hear from legal experts, and explore solutions to tackle pollution: https://bit.ly/Windermere-event
The environmental impact is growing and the need for action is rising. Register now to share your story, hear from legal experts, and explore solutions to tackle pollution: https://bit.ly/Windermere-event
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Congratulations to Stephen Newton, who won the Unsung Hero of the Year sponsored by Leigh Day at the British Cycling Awards. Stephen has run sessions for disabled riders at Stockton Wheelers Cycling Club, and this year has been providing #cycling sessions for SEND schools and adults.👏
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Congratulations to Stephen Newton, who won the Unsung Hero of the Year sponsored by Leigh Day at the British Cycling Awards. Stephen has run sessions for disabled riders at Stockton Wheelers Cycling Club, and this year has been providing #cycling sessions for SEND schools and adults.👏
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The official investigation into the January 6 riots concluded Trump “summoned the mob, assembled the mob, and lit the flame of this attack" in an effort to halt the peaceful transfer of power.
No billion dollar lawsuit can change reality.
The BBC should call this convicted criminal’s bluff.
No billion dollar lawsuit can change reality.
The BBC should call this convicted criminal’s bluff.
November 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The official investigation into the January 6 riots concluded Trump “summoned the mob, assembled the mob, and lit the flame of this attack" in an effort to halt the peaceful transfer of power.
No billion dollar lawsuit can change reality.
The BBC should call this convicted criminal’s bluff.
No billion dollar lawsuit can change reality.
The BBC should call this convicted criminal’s bluff.
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The comprehensive plan is designed to help EU members and aspiring states guard against foreign interference. It represents one of the EU’s most ambitious attempts so far in building democratic resilience against disinformation and hybrid threats.
European Democracy Shield Unveiled by European Commission
www.aldeparty.eu
November 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The comprehensive plan is designed to help EU members and aspiring states guard against foreign interference. It represents one of the EU’s most ambitious attempts so far in building democratic resilience against disinformation and hybrid threats.
For any fans of platform notices who, like me, happen to be learning Japanese, this one's not too difficult to work out!
@unseenjapan.com @japanrailpass.bsky.social @japanrail.bsky.social @learnjapanbyself.bsky.social @learnjapanese.bsky.social @cbtransportgroup.bsky.social @railfuture.bsky.social
@unseenjapan.com @japanrailpass.bsky.social @japanrail.bsky.social @learnjapanbyself.bsky.social @learnjapanese.bsky.social @cbtransportgroup.bsky.social @railfuture.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
For any fans of platform notices who, like me, happen to be learning Japanese, this one's not too difficult to work out!
@unseenjapan.com @japanrailpass.bsky.social @japanrail.bsky.social @learnjapanbyself.bsky.social @learnjapanese.bsky.social @cbtransportgroup.bsky.social @railfuture.bsky.social
@unseenjapan.com @japanrailpass.bsky.social @japanrail.bsky.social @learnjapanbyself.bsky.social @learnjapanese.bsky.social @cbtransportgroup.bsky.social @railfuture.bsky.social
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The thrill of right-wing outlets and politicians over the BBC tells you all you need to know...
The BBC is a vital British institution.
from @bjennings90.bsky.social⭐
The BBC is a vital British institution.
from @bjennings90.bsky.social⭐
November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The thrill of right-wing outlets and politicians over the BBC tells you all you need to know...
The BBC is a vital British institution.
from @bjennings90.bsky.social⭐
The BBC is a vital British institution.
from @bjennings90.bsky.social⭐
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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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Why the 1970s stagflation myth still misleads our politics youtu.be/OcrGuICZUWc?... In this video, I unpack what really caused stagflation — and why repeating those mistakes today risks another lost decade for Britain.
Why the 1970s stagflation myth still misleads our politics
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
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November 11, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Why the 1970s stagflation myth still misleads our politics youtu.be/OcrGuICZUWc?... In this video, I unpack what really caused stagflation — and why repeating those mistakes today risks another lost decade for Britain.