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· Nov 23
"Peace is the Only Battle Worth Waging."
- Albert Camus
- Albert Camus
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Labour: solving problems that don't exist by doing the most possible harm to a minority, while signal-boosting their main political opponents.
December 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Labour: solving problems that don't exist by doing the most possible harm to a minority, while signal-boosting their main political opponents.
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It is interesting that Jeremy Corbyn has been an MP for 42 years and led the opposition for 5 years.
He's been on Question Time once.
Nigel Farage, 44 times.
Our Media is corrupt, corrupt to the core.
He's been on Question Time once.
Nigel Farage, 44 times.
Our Media is corrupt, corrupt to the core.
December 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
It is interesting that Jeremy Corbyn has been an MP for 42 years and led the opposition for 5 years.
He's been on Question Time once.
Nigel Farage, 44 times.
Our Media is corrupt, corrupt to the core.
He's been on Question Time once.
Nigel Farage, 44 times.
Our Media is corrupt, corrupt to the core.
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I watched yesterday's webinar on this subject, and it really does feel like a whole new frontier of exciting possibilities and potential is opening up in how we grow food, and how that impacts on the natural world.
Hope at a time when it's in short supply!
Hope at a time when it's in short supply!
1. Some good news at last. This week’s column is about the amazing thing a couple of us stumbled into three years ago, which we’ve now developed into a global research programme. It doesn’t change everything, of course, but it could help change quite a lot. + 🧵 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Over a pint in Oxford, we may have stumbled upon the holy grail of agriculture | George Monbiot
I knew that a revolution in our understanding of soil could change the world. Then came a eureka moment – and the birth of the Earth Rover Program, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I watched yesterday's webinar on this subject, and it really does feel like a whole new frontier of exciting possibilities and potential is opening up in how we grow food, and how that impacts on the natural world.
Hope at a time when it's in short supply!
Hope at a time when it's in short supply!
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The Springline Project. Myself and Rebecca Carrozza (the two artists) explore the 4 mile Springline Route in this lovely film by Hedley - who very kindly gave up his time to do this for us. Connecting communities, nature and creativity.
cholseyparishcouncil.gov.uk/the-springli...
cholseyparishcouncil.gov.uk/the-springli...
December 6, 2025 at 8:47 AM
The Springline Project. Myself and Rebecca Carrozza (the two artists) explore the 4 mile Springline Route in this lovely film by Hedley - who very kindly gave up his time to do this for us. Connecting communities, nature and creativity.
cholseyparishcouncil.gov.uk/the-springli...
cholseyparishcouncil.gov.uk/the-springli...
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Israel's #Genocide is not over.
Israel is a pariah state
speak out - because the Western media's silence is deafening
Israel is a pariah state
speak out - because the Western media's silence is deafening
There is no ceasefire in Gaza, the IDF are burning people alive in tents, they are killing children scavenging for firewood.
The so-called Rafah crossing is a one way ticket to permanent exile coinciding with Israel’s actual depopulation plans of the Gaza Strip.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=5kop...
The so-called Rafah crossing is a one way ticket to permanent exile coinciding with Israel’s actual depopulation plans of the Gaza Strip.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=5kop...
Israel's Secret Plot EXPOSED
YouTube video by Owen Jones
m.youtube.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Israel's #Genocide is not over.
Israel is a pariah state
speak out - because the Western media's silence is deafening
Israel is a pariah state
speak out - because the Western media's silence is deafening
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Your search for the perfect Christmas present is over - the #sophiefromromania calendar is just £9.99 with all profits going to Cure Parkinson’s
Your search for the perfect Christmas present is over - the #sophiefromromania calendar is just £9.99 with all profits going to Cure Parkinson’s
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Your search for the perfect Christmas present is over - the #sophiefromromania calendar is just £9.99 with all profits going to Cure Parkinson’s
Your search for the perfect Christmas present is over - the #sophiefromromania calendar is just £9.99 with all profits going to Cure Parkinson’s
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One work which was close to my heart.
Original sold
Only prints and digital files available.
Original sold
Only prints and digital files available.
December 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
One work which was close to my heart.
Original sold
Only prints and digital files available.
Original sold
Only prints and digital files available.
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All four public bodies linked to Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen have missed a key audit deadline, deepening scrutiny over governance | Peter Morris
Tees Valley misses latest government audit deadline
All four public bodies linked to Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen have missed a key audit deadline, deepening scrutiny over governance
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 6:51 AM
All four public bodies linked to Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen have missed a key audit deadline, deepening scrutiny over governance | Peter Morris
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BP to scrap paid rest breaks and most bank holiday bonuses for forecourt staff.
Changes to employee benefits would cut take-home pay by at least 6.25%.
Would exec pay and dividends be cut? No chance.
Hard-won rights eroded as corporations rule without ever being elected.
Back to Victorian times.
Changes to employee benefits would cut take-home pay by at least 6.25%.
Would exec pay and dividends be cut? No chance.
Hard-won rights eroded as corporations rule without ever being elected.
Back to Victorian times.
BP to scrap paid rest breaks and most bank holiday bonuses for forecourt staff
Exclusive: Plans to offset increase in minimum ‘fair pay’ set by Living Wage Foundation will affect 5,400 employees
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
BP to scrap paid rest breaks and most bank holiday bonuses for forecourt staff.
Changes to employee benefits would cut take-home pay by at least 6.25%.
Would exec pay and dividends be cut? No chance.
Hard-won rights eroded as corporations rule without ever being elected.
Back to Victorian times.
Changes to employee benefits would cut take-home pay by at least 6.25%.
Would exec pay and dividends be cut? No chance.
Hard-won rights eroded as corporations rule without ever being elected.
Back to Victorian times.
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£54 million! 😮 That’s the estimated financial value of our incredible volunteers’ efforts in 2024. They contributed an estimated over 2.6 million hours to BTO work. 📝 A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers! #InternationalVolunteerDay
📷 Ben Igglesden / BTO
📷 Ben Igglesden / BTO
December 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
£54 million! 😮 That’s the estimated financial value of our incredible volunteers’ efforts in 2024. They contributed an estimated over 2.6 million hours to BTO work. 📝 A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers! #InternationalVolunteerDay
📷 Ben Igglesden / BTO
📷 Ben Igglesden / BTO
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“As long as we allow an extreme minority of wealthy parasites to set the course for what happens to this species and this planet, we only have ourselves to blame for not even trying to overthrow and abolish them for good”
open.substack.com/pub/georgets...
open.substack.com/pub/georgets...
Don’t Eat The Rich!
Abolish Them For Good
open.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:08 AM
“As long as we allow an extreme minority of wealthy parasites to set the course for what happens to this species and this planet, we only have ourselves to blame for not even trying to overthrow and abolish them for good”
open.substack.com/pub/georgets...
open.substack.com/pub/georgets...
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“In 2023, cars and their drivers killed 8,820 American pedestrians and bicyclists — 7,314 pedestrians and 1,166 cyclists. They injured another 136,281, an increase of over 5,300 injuries from 2022.”
Put the responsibility where it belongs.
Via @jalopnik.bsky.social
Put the responsibility where it belongs.
Via @jalopnik.bsky.social
No, Defensive Walking Isn't The Solution For Road Deaths - Jalopnik
It's victim-blaming, it's bull, and it's not the solution we need.
www.jalopnik.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:26 AM
“In 2023, cars and their drivers killed 8,820 American pedestrians and bicyclists — 7,314 pedestrians and 1,166 cyclists. They injured another 136,281, an increase of over 5,300 injuries from 2022.”
Put the responsibility where it belongs.
Via @jalopnik.bsky.social
Put the responsibility where it belongs.
Via @jalopnik.bsky.social
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Walking with a nasogastric tube and chest drain is uncomfortable and painful but the fresh air is worth it. Managed about 4 miles today which is the furthest I've done since leaving critical care. Please continue to support and share, thank you. gofund.me/45f6573e4
December 5, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Walking with a nasogastric tube and chest drain is uncomfortable and painful but the fresh air is worth it. Managed about 4 miles today which is the furthest I've done since leaving critical care. Please continue to support and share, thank you. gofund.me/45f6573e4
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From the past. A look back to on this day 6th December with our farmily of farm animals & friends
December 6, 2025 at 7:08 AM
From the past. A look back to on this day 6th December with our farmily of farm animals & friends
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“‘Gramma,’ a tortoise who lived through 20 presidencies, dies at 141.” There’s a lesson here: eat your fruits and veggies. Interesting that after all those presidents, she checked out during Trump’s second term. More here:
wapo.st/48eTu0n
wapo.st/48eTu0n
‘Gramma,’ a tortoise who lived through 20 presidencies, dies at 141
Her life spanned a tumultuous period of U.S. and world history, from Chester Arthur to Donald Trump. To San Diegans, she was a beloved local celebrity.
wapo.st
November 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM
“‘Gramma,’ a tortoise who lived through 20 presidencies, dies at 141.” There’s a lesson here: eat your fruits and veggies. Interesting that after all those presidents, she checked out during Trump’s second term. More here:
wapo.st/48eTu0n
wapo.st/48eTu0n
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We are hiring a @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk research assistant- deadline is 5 January www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
Research Assistant (Fixed Term)
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance. The Bennett School of Public Policy invites applications for a Research Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity
www.cam.ac.uk
December 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
We are hiring a @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk research assistant- deadline is 5 January www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
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Two amazing artists walk "The Springline Project" route through South Oxfordshire, as part of the "Mend The Gap" programme. More details of the project itself in the comments.
@annadillon.bsky.social
youtu.be/yolAjJfVK2o
@annadillon.bsky.social
youtu.be/yolAjJfVK2o
The Springline Project
YouTube video by Hedley Thorne
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Two amazing artists walk "The Springline Project" route through South Oxfordshire, as part of the "Mend The Gap" programme. More details of the project itself in the comments.
@annadillon.bsky.social
youtu.be/yolAjJfVK2o
@annadillon.bsky.social
youtu.be/yolAjJfVK2o
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Lots of people really enjoying this interview this week!
In case you missed it:
youtu.be/TQVnIkSzrZI?...
In case you missed it:
youtu.be/TQVnIkSzrZI?...
Zack Polanski on the Green party boom | AUDIO ONLY
YouTube video by Today in Focus
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Lots of people really enjoying this interview this week!
In case you missed it:
youtu.be/TQVnIkSzrZI?...
In case you missed it:
youtu.be/TQVnIkSzrZI?...
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The Lewis Chessmen
These 12th-century chess pieces are packed with personality, and have such charmingly expressive eyes! ♟️ 👀
From a large gaming hoard discovered on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, in 1831.
📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
These 12th-century chess pieces are packed with personality, and have such charmingly expressive eyes! ♟️ 👀
From a large gaming hoard discovered on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, in 1831.
📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
December 5, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The Lewis Chessmen
These 12th-century chess pieces are packed with personality, and have such charmingly expressive eyes! ♟️ 👀
From a large gaming hoard discovered on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, in 1831.
📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
These 12th-century chess pieces are packed with personality, and have such charmingly expressive eyes! ♟️ 👀
From a large gaming hoard discovered on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, in 1831.
📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
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Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes): This mammal is the largest of the true foxes & is widespread across North America, Europe & Asia, also introduced to Australia. They are omnivorous. Wonderful photo by Sarah Böhm, taken in Germany. 🦊 #foxoftheday #redfox #fox #mammal #nature #wildlife #germany #wildlifephoto
December 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes): This mammal is the largest of the true foxes & is widespread across North America, Europe & Asia, also introduced to Australia. They are omnivorous. Wonderful photo by Sarah Böhm, taken in Germany. 🦊 #foxoftheday #redfox #fox #mammal #nature #wildlife #germany #wildlifephoto
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“We need to move to a place around HIV, without delay, stigma or shame, where people are able to talk openly about their experiences.”
@zackpolanski.bsky.social speaks with insight and compassion about #UequalsU, testing, PrEP and tackling stigma in this interview focussed on HIV.
👏👏👏
@zackpolanski.bsky.social speaks with insight and compassion about #UequalsU, testing, PrEP and tackling stigma in this interview focussed on HIV.
👏👏👏
Green Party leader Zack Polanski: 'We need a society where HIV is met with openness, not stigma'
Philip Baldwin speaks with Green Party leader Zack Polanski for World AIDS Day about the party’s HIV priorities.
www.gaytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
“We need to move to a place around HIV, without delay, stigma or shame, where people are able to talk openly about their experiences.”
@zackpolanski.bsky.social speaks with insight and compassion about #UequalsU, testing, PrEP and tackling stigma in this interview focussed on HIV.
👏👏👏
@zackpolanski.bsky.social speaks with insight and compassion about #UequalsU, testing, PrEP and tackling stigma in this interview focussed on HIV.
👏👏👏
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Fortunately David Lammy you have the chance to vote for a customs union by backing our bill next week.
See you in the Aye lobby?
See you in the Aye lobby?
December 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Fortunately David Lammy you have the chance to vote for a customs union by backing our bill next week.
See you in the Aye lobby?
See you in the Aye lobby?
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Huge welcome to the party Femi!!! 👇🏼🎉
I joined the Green Party, because if Zack Polanski isn't our next Prime Minister...
I'll probably be dead within 10 years.
I'll probably be dead within 10 years.
How Zack Polanski got me to join the Green Party
YouTube video by Femi - F Politics!
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Huge welcome to the party Femi!!! 👇🏼🎉
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2. To hear more, please join our launch webinar at 1400 GMT today. It's free, but you'll need to register to get the link. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join the global launch of the Earth Rover Program and the release of our inaugural report, which explores how a new scientific concept, ‘soilsmology’, is shaking up our und...
We are delighted to invite you to the global launch of the Earth Rover Program and the release of our inaugural report, ‘Soilsmology: Transforming our Understanding of Soil’, which explores how an eme...
us02web.zoom.us
December 5, 2025 at 6:57 AM
2. To hear more, please join our launch webinar at 1400 GMT today. It's free, but you'll need to register to get the link. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...