John Eacott
@johneacott.bsky.social
Sailing Instructor, yacht Captain, RYA YMI
Life, music, sailing, adventure :)
Life, music, sailing, adventure :)
Brilliant proposal! UK is perfectly situated to exploit tidal energy. Brilliant Julia Barfield!!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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London Eye architect proposes 14-mile tidal power station off Somerset coast
West Somerset Lagoon would harness renewable energy for UK’s AI boom – and create ‘iconic’ arc around Bristol Channel
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Brilliant proposal! UK is perfectly situated to exploit tidal energy. Brilliant Julia Barfield!!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Of course doctors should be fairly paid but now, as our still new Labour government are working to repair the damage of reckless Tory governments, is not the time to strike. There are plenty of people in the UK who are not fairly paid.
#endthedoctorsstrike
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
#endthedoctorsstrike
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
NHS England on ‘high alert’ as flu admissions surge amid staff strikes
Average of 3,140 people in hospital with flu each day last week, an all-time high for this time of year
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Of course doctors should be fairly paid but now, as our still new Labour government are working to repair the damage of reckless Tory governments, is not the time to strike. There are plenty of people in the UK who are not fairly paid.
#endthedoctorsstrike
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
#endthedoctorsstrike
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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A huge day for working people across the capital.
The Employments Rights Bill will end exploitative zero-house contracts, guarantee sick pay from day one and strengthen workplace protections. It shows the impact of a Government working with trade unions to improve working lives.
The Employments Rights Bill will end exploitative zero-house contracts, guarantee sick pay from day one and strengthen workplace protections. It shows the impact of a Government working with trade unions to improve working lives.
December 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
A huge day for working people across the capital.
The Employments Rights Bill will end exploitative zero-house contracts, guarantee sick pay from day one and strengthen workplace protections. It shows the impact of a Government working with trade unions to improve working lives.
The Employments Rights Bill will end exploitative zero-house contracts, guarantee sick pay from day one and strengthen workplace protections. It shows the impact of a Government working with trade unions to improve working lives.
This is great news. Hooray!!
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme
Exclusive: British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This is great news. Hooray!!
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
If the American people believe this they'll believe anything. #MADA
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is matter of national security
Court filing was response to lawsuit asking judge to halt project until it goes through independent reviews and wins approval from Congress
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
If the American people believe this they'll believe anything. #MADA
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
I don't care that US customs will examine 5 years of social media. I won't be visiting the US fascist state anyway.
December 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I don't care that US customs will examine 5 years of social media. I won't be visiting the US fascist state anyway.
Trump the great peacemaker, my arse
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US lawmakers condemn seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker: ‘Trump is sleepwalking us into a war’
Unease grows in Washington, including among some Republicans, over Trump administration’s escalating military posture in the Caribbean
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Trump the great peacemaker, my arse
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Trump = Hitler
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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US engaging in ‘extreme rightwing tropes’ reminiscent of 1930s, British MPs warn
House of Commons calls on Keir Starmer to condemn Donald Trump’s ‘interference’ in European politics
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Trump = Hitler
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
USA have become a nation of pirates and terrorists. Congratulations you really have made America 'great'.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Venezuela decries ‘act of piracy’ after US forces seize oil tanker off country’s coast
Footage uploaded to X by US attorney general shows its forces landing on the tanker in major escalation of Trump’s pressure campaign
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
USA have become a nation of pirates and terrorists. Congratulations you really have made America 'great'.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Since Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah became the first person in the UK to have air pollution listed as a cause of death, nationwide progress on air pollution hasn’t happened fast enough.
I urge everyone to back Ella's Law – a healthier, fairer future for Britain’s children is at stake.
I urge everyone to back Ella's Law – a healthier, fairer future for Britain’s children is at stake.
November 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Since Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah became the first person in the UK to have air pollution listed as a cause of death, nationwide progress on air pollution hasn’t happened fast enough.
I urge everyone to back Ella's Law – a healthier, fairer future for Britain’s children is at stake.
I urge everyone to back Ella's Law – a healthier, fairer future for Britain’s children is at stake.
Why do rational people, politicians and organisations even use X anymore? It is clearly biased towards the political far right, authoritarianism and opposed to real freedom of speach.
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Why do rational people, politicians and organisations even use X anymore? It is clearly biased towards the political far right, authoritarianism and opposed to real freedom of speach.
Clifford Brown. Born only 95 years ago. He's been gone so long but still an incredible legacy
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Brownie Speaks
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October 30, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Clifford Brown. Born only 95 years ago. He's been gone so long but still an incredible legacy
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Great! This is win win surely. Less betting shops fleecing poor and vulnerable people and greater taxes for those that remain.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
William Hill owner says it could shut shops if Reeves raises gambling taxes
Evoke considering the plans before expected tax increases in budget, with up to 1,500 jobs potentially affected
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Great! This is win win surely. Less betting shops fleecing poor and vulnerable people and greater taxes for those that remain.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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This half term I'm funding free holiday activities all over London to give young Londoners the chance to thrive.
From sports and creative workshops to youth clubs & community events, free activities keep young people inspired and connected.
See what’s on near you: www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
From sports and creative workshops to youth clubs & community events, free activities keep young people inspired and connected.
See what’s on near you: www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
October 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This half term I'm funding free holiday activities all over London to give young Londoners the chance to thrive.
From sports and creative workshops to youth clubs & community events, free activities keep young people inspired and connected.
See what’s on near you: www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
From sports and creative workshops to youth clubs & community events, free activities keep young people inspired and connected.
See what’s on near you: www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
The UK can be proud that when someone prominent has behaved badly they show contrition.
Trump however probably did much worse and the American people still just love him. That's a big difference.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Trump however probably did much worse and the American people still just love him. That's a big difference.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with king’
In statement released by Buckingham Palace, Andrew says he will give up titles and honours
www.theguardian.com
October 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The UK can be proud that when someone prominent has behaved badly they show contrition.
Trump however probably did much worse and the American people still just love him. That's a big difference.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Trump however probably did much worse and the American people still just love him. That's a big difference.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
A brave and good decision followed by a global sigh of relief
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
Nobel Peace Prize 2025 live updates: Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado wins - BBC News
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
Nobel Peace Prize 2025 live updates: Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado wins - BBC News
Nobel Peace Prize 2025 live updates: Venezuelan democracy activist Maria Corina Machado wins
Nominations closed in January but US President Donald Trump had led a public campaign to win the award.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
A brave and good decision followed by a global sigh of relief
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
Nobel Peace Prize 2025 live updates: Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado wins - BBC News
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
Nobel Peace Prize 2025 live updates: Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado wins - BBC News
Planet Earth is in trouble 😬
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‘The president is unhinged’: Trump’s online behavior grows increasingly odd
The US president’s recent behavior is strange to many, from reposting a false AI video of himself to confusing comments during press conferences
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Planet Earth is in trouble 😬
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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The USA has a certifiable loony in charge. Help 😔
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Lawrence: Trump was 'on the verge of outright insanity' in deranged speech to military commanders
YouTube video by MSNBC
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October 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The USA has a certifiable loony in charge. Help 😔
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On the water again and sporting the beardie look..
September 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
On the water again and sporting the beardie look..
When Trump falls next time he's going to fall very bigly
#gettrumpout
#gettrumpout
September 12, 2025 at 1:56 AM
When Trump falls next time he's going to fall very bigly
#gettrumpout
#gettrumpout
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This is such positive, powerful, direct communication. The fact that this seems so remarkable and so rare speaks volumes about our failure to stand up to the fossil fuel lobby.
"My school saves thousands of pounds every year from those solar panels." The TUC directly takes on Reform, a party funded by the fossil fuel Industry. Posted on IG by tradesunioncongress
September 10, 2025 at 7:46 AM
This is such positive, powerful, direct communication. The fact that this seems so remarkable and so rare speaks volumes about our failure to stand up to the fossil fuel lobby.
Has been a good summer on the water this year. Not always strong winds and rain 😁
September 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Has been a good summer on the water this year. Not always strong winds and rain 😁
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Great news: Grosvenor Square will be transformed into a new green haven in the centre of London where wildlife will be able to thrive and where Londoners and visitors can reconnect with nature.
I was delighted to join the celebrations to mark the start of this transformation.
I was delighted to join the celebrations to mark the start of this transformation.
September 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Great news: Grosvenor Square will be transformed into a new green haven in the centre of London where wildlife will be able to thrive and where Londoners and visitors can reconnect with nature.
I was delighted to join the celebrations to mark the start of this transformation.
I was delighted to join the celebrations to mark the start of this transformation.
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Nothing is more important to me than keeping Londoners safe and it is encouraging that we have had the fewest number of homicides in London across June, July and August in years.
London records lowest homicide rate in summer months since 2018
There were no homicides among under-25s recorded in London during the school summer holiday period, according to provisional figures
www.independent.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Nothing is more important to me than keeping Londoners safe and it is encouraging that we have had the fewest number of homicides in London across June, July and August in years.