Phil M
@phillm.bsky.social
Manc, council house lad. Army vet (RCT), ExFirefighter (GMFRS), Fire Engineer (IFE) & fire data researcher (Leeds Uni). Medically retired (Menière’s). Vertiginous, going deaf. Pioneered fire risk determination by building type. INFJ. ADHD. @HRRBFireSafety.
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Phil M
@phillm.bsky.social
· Nov 28
Absolutely horrific.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
Hong Kong fire: At least 13 dead as more than 700 firefighters tackle blaze - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
Hong Kong fire: At least 13 dead as more than 700 firefighters tackle blaze - BBC News
Hong Kong fire: At least 13 dead as more than 700 firefighters tackle blaze
The fire has engulfed a number of buildings, with flames spreading on bamboo scaffolding. At least one firefighter is among the dead.
www.bbc.co.uk
I've posted a few things about the horrendous & catastrophic High Rise Residential Building (HRRB) fire in Hong Kong, I spoke to the World Service about it last night, because this is my specialism. So, a thread 🧵 about the rapid fire spread... bsky.app/profile/phil...
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Labour MPs are rightly calling today's decision 'petty factionalism'. It's time to stop being disappointed in them, and instead join the only campaign that can beat Reform in this by-election:
actionnetwork.org/events/a-gre...
actionnetwork.org/events/a-gre...
January 25, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Labour MPs are rightly calling today's decision 'petty factionalism'. It's time to stop being disappointed in them, and instead join the only campaign that can beat Reform in this by-election:
actionnetwork.org/events/a-gre...
actionnetwork.org/events/a-gre...
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Labour have blown it. This is it. Time to take on Reform.
Manchesters first Green MP is coming. Join us to help get them elected on Saturday.
actionnetwork.org/events/a-gre...
Manchesters first Green MP is coming. Join us to help get them elected on Saturday.
actionnetwork.org/events/a-gre...
January 25, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Labour have blown it. This is it. Time to take on Reform.
Manchesters first Green MP is coming. Join us to help get them elected on Saturday.
actionnetwork.org/events/a-gre...
Manchesters first Green MP is coming. Join us to help get them elected on Saturday.
actionnetwork.org/events/a-gre...
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Huge mistake’: Labour in turmoil as Burnham blocked from byelection race.
Under Starmer everything is centralised. Local party emasculated, candidates parachuted by hierarchy.
Conference resolutions ignored, unions alienated, left purged, poor policies.
Under Starmer everything is centralised. Local party emasculated, candidates parachuted by hierarchy.
Conference resolutions ignored, unions alienated, left purged, poor policies.
‘Huge mistake’: Labour in turmoil as Burnham blocked from byelection race
Allies of Greater Manchester mayor say No 10 has ‘chosen factionalism’ as decision leads to a furious backlash
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Huge mistake’: Labour in turmoil as Burnham blocked from byelection race.
Under Starmer everything is centralised. Local party emasculated, candidates parachuted by hierarchy.
Conference resolutions ignored, unions alienated, left purged, poor policies.
Under Starmer everything is centralised. Local party emasculated, candidates parachuted by hierarchy.
Conference resolutions ignored, unions alienated, left purged, poor policies.
"Tens of thousands of children in England have spent more than a year waiting for NHS community care such as hearing services, speech & language therapy & disability support... a quarter of the 300,000 children on waiting lists have been waiting more than 12 months." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Children's early development at risk with year-long NHS waits
A quarter of the 300,000 children waiting for community NHS care have spent more than a year waiting.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 9:39 AM
"Tens of thousands of children in England have spent more than a year waiting for NHS community care such as hearing services, speech & language therapy & disability support... a quarter of the 300,000 children on waiting lists have been waiting more than 12 months." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Had a pretty convincing scam call from a lady pretending to be from my mobile operator.
Said there was a Jan promotion of 20% off — did I want in?
And if so, I’d get a six digit code texted to me. Which immediately came (from my real operator’s SMS)…
(—> cont’d)
Said there was a Jan promotion of 20% off — did I want in?
And if so, I’d get a six digit code texted to me. Which immediately came (from my real operator’s SMS)…
(—> cont’d)
January 25, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Had a pretty convincing scam call from a lady pretending to be from my mobile operator.
Said there was a Jan promotion of 20% off — did I want in?
And if so, I’d get a six digit code texted to me. Which immediately came (from my real operator’s SMS)…
(—> cont’d)
Said there was a Jan promotion of 20% off — did I want in?
And if so, I’d get a six digit code texted to me. Which immediately came (from my real operator’s SMS)…
(—> cont’d)
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An inter-island ferry with more than 350 people on board has sunk in the southern Philippines after midnight and rescuers have saved at least 215 passengers and retrieved seven bodies.
Ferry carrying more than 350 people sinks in southern Philippines and rescuers have saved 200
An inter-island ferry with more than 350 people on board has sunk in the southern Philippines after midnight and rescuers have saved at least 215 passengers and retrieved seven bodies.
bit.ly
January 25, 2026 at 11:04 PM
An inter-island ferry with more than 350 people on board has sunk in the southern Philippines after midnight and rescuers have saved at least 215 passengers and retrieved seven bodies.
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I see this a lot about the BBC's coverage today, and I understand it but I think, unfortunately, it is not true. E.g. the very pro-government framing of this piece
January 25, 2026 at 11:21 AM
I see this a lot about the BBC's coverage today, and I understand it but I think, unfortunately, it is not true. E.g. the very pro-government framing of this piece
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there are many ways water-related conflicts are already afflicting people - others where they expose how vulnerable we could be to attack. You can explore the map here:
share.google/bJ2lNWuLb6sR...
5/8
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5/8
January 23, 2026 at 6:18 PM
there are many ways water-related conflicts are already afflicting people - others where they expose how vulnerable we could be to attack. You can explore the map here:
share.google/bJ2lNWuLb6sR...
5/8
share.google/bJ2lNWuLb6sR...
5/8
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We've loaded data on water-related violence compiled by @pacificinstitute.bsky.social onto the Water Security Atlas so you can get a clearer picture on water disputes around the world, from guns fired over access to water in India...
share.google/bJ2lNWuLb6sR...
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January 23, 2026 at 6:18 PM
We've loaded data on water-related violence compiled by @pacificinstitute.bsky.social onto the Water Security Atlas so you can get a clearer picture on water disputes around the world, from guns fired over access to water in India...
share.google/bJ2lNWuLb6sR...
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January 23, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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Join our network to receive email updates:
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Alex Pretti.
Murdered by Trump's secret police.
America, 2026
Murdered by Trump's secret police.
America, 2026
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Alex Pretti.
Murdered by Trump's secret police.
America, 2026
Murdered by Trump's secret police.
America, 2026
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@flyingrodent.bsky.social I know you often say they’d rather fly the plane into the mountain than give up power and it seems hyperbole and yet….
January 25, 2026 at 11:47 AM
@flyingrodent.bsky.social I know you often say they’d rather fly the plane into the mountain than give up power and it seems hyperbole and yet….
And there's me thinking we already paid for it.
Let public buy war bonds to raise £20bn for defence, say Lib Dems
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the bonds would "give ordinary people the opportunity to contribute to Britain's security".
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the bonds would "give ordinary people the opportunity to contribute to Britain's security".
January 25, 2026 at 11:57 AM
And there's me thinking we already paid for it.
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A real shame if this photo went viral again today.
January 18, 2026 at 8:18 AM
A real shame if this photo went viral again today.
Throwing insults around never makes your politics more attractive.
Be realistic, the failing Labour Party should step aside so the growing Greens can beat Reform.
January 24, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Throwing insults around never makes your politics more attractive.
Fantastic 😂
January 24, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Fantastic 😂
**content warning**
Drop Site obtained footage of the latest execution which appears to be from the perspective of the woman in pink filming from the sidewalk
January 24, 2026 at 7:11 PM
**content warning**
"A Merseyside councillor said she has quit the Labour Party to join the Greens after becoming frustrated by its policy direction, and said recent u-turns on the winter fuel allowance and the two-child benefit cap were ‘too little, too late’."
I was on a panel with Cllr Chantelle Lunt (@chantellelunt.bsky.social) last year for the People's Assembly with @andreaegangs.bsky.social
She was so clear about the problems & what the solutions are too.
Delighted to welcome our new Green Party Councillor!
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
She was so clear about the problems & what the solutions are too.
Delighted to welcome our new Green Party Councillor!
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Labour councillor defects to Greens
Cllr Chantelle Lunt will become the eighth Green Party representative in Knowsley since the party secured its first seat back in 2018
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 24, 2026 at 7:09 PM
"A Merseyside councillor said she has quit the Labour Party to join the Greens after becoming frustrated by its policy direction, and said recent u-turns on the winter fuel allowance and the two-child benefit cap were ‘too little, too late’."
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Zack Polanski, "Labour are a government of cowards because you won't tell people the truth about migration"
"Migration is a positive thing for our country"
"We need migration"
"We need fair and managed migration"
"And that's what will change this conversation"
*huge clap* #BBCQT
"Migration is a positive thing for our country"
"We need migration"
"We need fair and managed migration"
"And that's what will change this conversation"
*huge clap* #BBCQT
December 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Zack Polanski, "Labour are a government of cowards because you won't tell people the truth about migration"
"Migration is a positive thing for our country"
"We need migration"
"We need fair and managed migration"
"And that's what will change this conversation"
*huge clap* #BBCQT
"Migration is a positive thing for our country"
"We need migration"
"We need fair and managed migration"
"And that's what will change this conversation"
*huge clap* #BBCQT
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#GoodNews
"On Tuesday, the Indonesian government said it would revoke the permits of 28 companies, halting their operations in the area."
#PlanetaryBoundaries
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"On Tuesday, the Indonesian government said it would revoke the permits of 28 companies, halting their operations in the area."
#PlanetaryBoundaries
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Indonesia takes action against mining firms after floods devastate population of world’s rarest ape
Conservationists hail the ‘desperately needed’ measures and urge greater protection after up to 11% of endangered Tapanuli orangutans wiped out
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:11 AM
#GoodNews
"On Tuesday, the Indonesian government said it would revoke the permits of 28 companies, halting their operations in the area."
#PlanetaryBoundaries
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"On Tuesday, the Indonesian government said it would revoke the permits of 28 companies, halting their operations in the area."
#PlanetaryBoundaries
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
**DISTRESSING CONTENT**
Another cold blooded murder by the ICE death squads, on a street in Minneapolis.
Another cold blooded murder by the ICE death squads, on a street in Minneapolis.
January 24, 2026 at 4:35 PM
**DISTRESSING CONTENT**
Another cold blooded murder by the ICE death squads, on a street in Minneapolis.
Another cold blooded murder by the ICE death squads, on a street in Minneapolis.
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The Government wants to push through water legislation, locking in a failed privatised system for decades without giving the public a say.
I’ve signed the petition to stop this water stitch-up and demand a public consultation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
I’ve signed the petition to stop this water stitch-up and demand a public consultation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
January 24, 2026 at 2:41 PM
The Government wants to push through water legislation, locking in a failed privatised system for decades without giving the public a say.
I’ve signed the petition to stop this water stitch-up and demand a public consultation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
I’ve signed the petition to stop this water stitch-up and demand a public consultation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
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As we say all the time: Labour hates the left more than it hates actual fascists & cares about antisemitism insofar as it can be weaponised against the left even though this sets back the battle against rising antisemitism & further undermines Jewish safety
January 24, 2026 at 1:55 PM
As we say all the time: Labour hates the left more than it hates actual fascists & cares about antisemitism insofar as it can be weaponised against the left even though this sets back the battle against rising antisemitism & further undermines Jewish safety
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"[U]ncertain future ahead of Jan. 26."
"Forcing Burmese who have legally taken refuge in the United States to return to an ongoing civil war is antithetical to the purpose of TPS."
"I am terrified of what will happen if I’m forced to return."
#USA #Myanmar #Courts #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
"Forcing Burmese who have legally taken refuge in the United States to return to an ongoing civil war is antithetical to the purpose of TPS."
"I am terrified of what will happen if I’m forced to return."
#USA #Myanmar #Courts #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
As TPS deadline approaches, Myanmar immigrants turn to courts and Congress
The end of Temporary Protected Status would strip nearly 4,000 people from Myanmar of work authorization and protection from deportation
prismreports.org
January 24, 2026 at 2:02 PM
"[U]ncertain future ahead of Jan. 26."
"Forcing Burmese who have legally taken refuge in the United States to return to an ongoing civil war is antithetical to the purpose of TPS."
"I am terrified of what will happen if I’m forced to return."
#USA #Myanmar #Courts #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
"Forcing Burmese who have legally taken refuge in the United States to return to an ongoing civil war is antithetical to the purpose of TPS."
"I am terrified of what will happen if I’m forced to return."
#USA #Myanmar #Courts #Deportation #EthnicCleansing