Andy Jacobson
@andyjacobson.bsky.social
Chaplain, religious freedom & human rights advocate, inclusive; wellbeing practitioner. Passionate about planet earth, enjoy the arts, cricket, football, curry and real ale.🍺🏏⚽️ 🎭🥘🌎🛐
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That the UK - one of the architects of this fund, designed to save the world’s forests - is now refusing to put any money into it is frankly shameful. Starmer’s claim that he still continues to back the fund is meaningless without resources - so much for climate leadership
November 6, 2025 at 9:54 AM
That the UK - one of the architects of this fund, designed to save the world’s forests - is now refusing to put any money into it is frankly shameful. Starmer’s claim that he still continues to back the fund is meaningless without resources - so much for climate leadership
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If any Government can just snatch basic human rights away from any section of society when it pleases then none of us has rights – just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want
Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to change how judges interpret the European Convention on Human Rights – a move that risks weakening everyone’s protections.
The ECHR has become a convenient scapegoat for challenges around migration and sovereignty.
WE MUST PROTECT IT
youtu.be/Lmad4kujRhQ?...
The ECHR has become a convenient scapegoat for challenges around migration and sovereignty.
WE MUST PROTECT IT
youtu.be/Lmad4kujRhQ?...
🚨THE EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTS US ALL. WE MUST PROTECT IT
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
October 6, 2025 at 7:11 AM
If any Government can just snatch basic human rights away from any section of society when it pleases then none of us has rights – just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want
A lovely morning walk across the Sussex Downs
June 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
A lovely morning walk across the Sussex Downs
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The NHS has put out an urgent call for 200,000 donors to come forward
Giving blood is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Come & experience how good it feels to save lives.
Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
Giving blood is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Come & experience how good it feels to save lives.
Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
June 11, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The NHS has put out an urgent call for 200,000 donors to come forward
Giving blood is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Come & experience how good it feels to save lives.
Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
Giving blood is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Come & experience how good it feels to save lives.
Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
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In electing a serious and fearless progressive, the College of Cardinals looks like pretty much the only electorate in the world that hasn't had its brains boiled by far right propaganda & toxic social media. For a Catholic of my generation, this is an almost unbelievable development.
May 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
In electing a serious and fearless progressive, the College of Cardinals looks like pretty much the only electorate in the world that hasn't had its brains boiled by far right propaganda & toxic social media. For a Catholic of my generation, this is an almost unbelievable development.
Well done good and faithful servant. May you rest in peace and rise in glory
April 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Well done good and faithful servant. May you rest in peace and rise in glory
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UK, 2025: a country where police break into a place of worship and arrest those inside who are having a meeting and might be planning a non-violent action.
The right to peaceful protest is an essential part of a healthy democracy. Governments who crack down on it are governments to be very wary of.
The right to peaceful protest is an essential part of a healthy democracy. Governments who crack down on it are governments to be very wary of.
🚨 Outrage as 20 police officers break into Westminster Quaker Meeting House and arrest six. 🚨
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Quakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting House
Police broke into a Quaker Meeting House last night (27 March) and arrested six young people holding a meeting over concerns for the climate and Gaza.
www.quaker.org.uk
March 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
UK, 2025: a country where police break into a place of worship and arrest those inside who are having a meeting and might be planning a non-violent action.
The right to peaceful protest is an essential part of a healthy democracy. Governments who crack down on it are governments to be very wary of.
The right to peaceful protest is an essential part of a healthy democracy. Governments who crack down on it are governments to be very wary of.
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Brexit.
Trump.
Truss.
Boris Johnson.
Netanyahu…
It never ceases to amaze me just how much of our media & politicians waltz away unscathed after being so catastrophically & hideously wrong about all the major moments of our time.
Trump.
Truss.
Boris Johnson.
Netanyahu…
It never ceases to amaze me just how much of our media & politicians waltz away unscathed after being so catastrophically & hideously wrong about all the major moments of our time.
March 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Brexit.
Trump.
Truss.
Boris Johnson.
Netanyahu…
It never ceases to amaze me just how much of our media & politicians waltz away unscathed after being so catastrophically & hideously wrong about all the major moments of our time.
Trump.
Truss.
Boris Johnson.
Netanyahu…
It never ceases to amaze me just how much of our media & politicians waltz away unscathed after being so catastrophically & hideously wrong about all the major moments of our time.
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UK Government has halted SFI applications, cutting off support for nature-friendly farming in England. ❌🍃
Farmers need certainty, not funding that’s switched on & off.
Pulling the rug from under them erodes trust, disrupts farming, and stalls critical progress on nature & climate.
Farmers need certainty, not funding that’s switched on & off.
Pulling the rug from under them erodes trust, disrupts farming, and stalls critical progress on nature & climate.
March 12, 2025 at 12:51 PM
UK Government has halted SFI applications, cutting off support for nature-friendly farming in England. ❌🍃
Farmers need certainty, not funding that’s switched on & off.
Pulling the rug from under them erodes trust, disrupts farming, and stalls critical progress on nature & climate.
Farmers need certainty, not funding that’s switched on & off.
Pulling the rug from under them erodes trust, disrupts farming, and stalls critical progress on nature & climate.
A lovely morning walk across the South Down. Sky larks singing their heart out.
March 8, 2025 at 11:06 AM
A lovely morning walk across the South Down. Sky larks singing their heart out.
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"As things stand at the moment we continue to share… that could change."
Former Chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee, Baroness Neville-Jones, expresses "real worries" about continuing to share intelligence with the United States.
#Newsnight
Former Chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee, Baroness Neville-Jones, expresses "real worries" about continuing to share intelligence with the United States.
#Newsnight
March 6, 2025 at 12:31 PM
"As things stand at the moment we continue to share… that could change."
Former Chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee, Baroness Neville-Jones, expresses "real worries" about continuing to share intelligence with the United States.
#Newsnight
Former Chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee, Baroness Neville-Jones, expresses "real worries" about continuing to share intelligence with the United States.
#Newsnight
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This also raises real questions about intelligence sharing. You are MI6, you have a bit of critical intel which could also burn an asset in Moscow - do you feel comfortable telling the Americans?
I think Russian intelligence services cannot believe their good fortune at everything that is happening right now. This is a bonanza across the board. The vicious attack on Ukraine, nutters at the FBI, Gabbard at DNI, shredding of CI capabilities. A monumental tragedy for the West.
This is incredible. Knock yourself out, Russian intel services. “A person familiar with the matter …said analysts at the agency were verbally informed that they were not to follow or report on Russian threats, even though this had previously been a main focus for the agency.” Cc @ciaranm.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This also raises real questions about intelligence sharing. You are MI6, you have a bit of critical intel which could also burn an asset in Moscow - do you feel comfortable telling the Americans?
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Netanyahu has just threatened "unimaginable consequences" under operation "hell plan" for Gazans. The fragile ceasefire hangs in the balance. Britain must make crystal clear: this is absolutely unacceptable. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Israel prepares Gaza ‘hell plan’ to pile pressure on Hamas – reports
Israel may cut off electricity to try to secure more hostage releases, as both sides prepare for war to restart
www.theguardian.com
March 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Netanyahu has just threatened "unimaginable consequences" under operation "hell plan" for Gazans. The fragile ceasefire hangs in the balance. Britain must make crystal clear: this is absolutely unacceptable. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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State visit idea. Invite Vance too. But his programme just includes pubs in Aldershot.
March 4, 2025 at 10:29 AM
State visit idea. Invite Vance too. But his programme just includes pubs in Aldershot.
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Israeli authorities are violating the International Court of Justice’s legally binding orders in South Africa’s genocide case by denying the entry of lifesaving aid and services into Gaza.
Ceasefire or not, Israel is obligated legally as the occupier to facilitate entry of aid.
Ceasefire or not, Israel is obligated legally as the occupier to facilitate entry of aid.
Israel Not Complying with World Court Order in Genocide Case
The Israeli government has failed to comply with at least one measure in the legally binding order from the International Court of Justice, in South Africa’s genocide case.
www.hrw.org
March 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Israeli authorities are violating the International Court of Justice’s legally binding orders in South Africa’s genocide case by denying the entry of lifesaving aid and services into Gaza.
Ceasefire or not, Israel is obligated legally as the occupier to facilitate entry of aid.
Ceasefire or not, Israel is obligated legally as the occupier to facilitate entry of aid.
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Blocking humanitarian aid is a clear breach of international law and will lead to more civilian suffering and deaths. UK must take the lead in condemning Israel's actions and calling for aid to be allowed into Gaza.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Israel cuts off humanitarian supplies to Gaza as it seeks to change ceasefire deal
Netanyahu wants Hamas to allow for release of hostages without troop withdrawal, in plan Israel says came from US
www.theguardian.com
March 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Blocking humanitarian aid is a clear breach of international law and will lead to more civilian suffering and deaths. UK must take the lead in condemning Israel's actions and calling for aid to be allowed into Gaza.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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I’ve seen a preview of ON FALLING - produced by @kenloach16films.bsky.social
- it’s a powerful, gut punching indictment of loneliness, alienation, isolation & the devastating realities of the cost-of-living crisis faced by precarious workers. An important film everyone should see if they can
- it’s a powerful, gut punching indictment of loneliness, alienation, isolation & the devastating realities of the cost-of-living crisis faced by precarious workers. An important film everyone should see if they can
ON FALLING the new film from the Ken Loach & Sixteen Films team
Out in Cinemas March 7th (early tickets here: conic.film/films/onfalling)
The film is about precarity, exploitation and loneliness in the modern world. Please share and help us get the word out.
Out in Cinemas March 7th (early tickets here: conic.film/films/onfalling)
The film is about precarity, exploitation and loneliness in the modern world. Please share and help us get the word out.
March 3, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I’ve seen a preview of ON FALLING - produced by @kenloach16films.bsky.social
- it’s a powerful, gut punching indictment of loneliness, alienation, isolation & the devastating realities of the cost-of-living crisis faced by precarious workers. An important film everyone should see if they can
- it’s a powerful, gut punching indictment of loneliness, alienation, isolation & the devastating realities of the cost-of-living crisis faced by precarious workers. An important film everyone should see if they can
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Zelenskyy now at Sandringham with King Charles.
March 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Zelenskyy now at Sandringham with King Charles.
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LOVE THIS TEAM! 💛💙
March 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
LOVE THIS TEAM! 💛💙
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'This is a once in a generation moment for the security of Europe'
Sitting next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron, Sir Keir Starmer kicks off the Ukraine War summit in London
Sitting next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron, Sir Keir Starmer kicks off the Ukraine War summit in London
March 2, 2025 at 4:25 PM
'This is a once in a generation moment for the security of Europe'
Sitting next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron, Sir Keir Starmer kicks off the Ukraine War summit in London
Sitting next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron, Sir Keir Starmer kicks off the Ukraine War summit in London
This week’s Sunday beer 😀🍺
March 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
This week’s Sunday beer 😀🍺
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A Galactic Spectacle - From Goddard Space Flight Center - https://flic.kr/p/8pHHKM
February 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A Galactic Spectacle - From Goddard Space Flight Center - https://flic.kr/p/8pHHKM
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China has called for the “complete and effective execution of the [Gaza] ceasefire agreement” and a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians, says FM Wang Yi.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/7nspk6
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/7nspk6
February 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
China has called for the “complete and effective execution of the [Gaza] ceasefire agreement” and a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians, says FM Wang Yi.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/7nspk6
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/7nspk6