John Coombs
@jwgcoombs.bsky.social
retired, currently Lib Dem Councillor, London Borough Richmond upon Thames, Heathfield Ward.
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If the Telegraph’s running a hit piece because we’re calling out Trump's law-breaking, we must be doing something right.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:15 AM
If the Telegraph’s running a hit piece because we’re calling out Trump's law-breaking, we must be doing something right.
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It's all started again. The amount of reading I have to do ahead of forthcoming committee meetings is massive.
January 7, 2026 at 12:41 PM
It's all started again. The amount of reading I have to do ahead of forthcoming committee meetings is massive.
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Why is Labour giving Trump a free pass to break international law?
We know what happens when US Presidents launch illegal wars. It’s why the Liberal Democrats opposed the Iraq War and it’s why we condemn Trump’s law-breaking in Venezuela today.
We know what happens when US Presidents launch illegal wars. It’s why the Liberal Democrats opposed the Iraq War and it’s why we condemn Trump’s law-breaking in Venezuela today.
January 5, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Why is Labour giving Trump a free pass to break international law?
We know what happens when US Presidents launch illegal wars. It’s why the Liberal Democrats opposed the Iraq War and it’s why we condemn Trump’s law-breaking in Venezuela today.
We know what happens when US Presidents launch illegal wars. It’s why the Liberal Democrats opposed the Iraq War and it’s why we condemn Trump’s law-breaking in Venezuela today.
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“A customs union would eliminate the paperwork, tariffs and quotas that are choking our trade.”
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January 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
“A customs union would eliminate the paperwork, tariffs and quotas that are choking our trade.”
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‘Melancholy magic’: how Judi Dench and a host of stars came under the spell of the greatest comedy in history
‘Melancholy magic’: how Judi Dench and a host of stars came under the spell of the greatest comedy in history
The Twelfth Night Reunion gathers some of the grandest names in British theatre, including Simon Callow and Stephen Fry, to explain why Shakespeare’s play continues to bewitch audiences
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January 6, 2026 at 12:15 PM
‘Melancholy magic’: how Judi Dench and a host of stars came under the spell of the greatest comedy in history
Spent this morning removing Christmas decorations - to me Epiphany is 12th night - and it has begun to snow. Fitting really.
January 6, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Spent this morning removing Christmas decorations - to me Epiphany is 12th night - and it has begun to snow. Fitting really.
Lot's of exciting events were discussed today at Arts Richmond's visual arts committee including a new initiative which co be really interesting.
January 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Lot's of exciting events were discussed today at Arts Richmond's visual arts committee including a new initiative which co be really interesting.
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Standing up for international law means condemning leaders when they break it whether that’s Vladmir Putin or Donald Trump.
January 4, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Standing up for international law means condemning leaders when they break it whether that’s Vladmir Putin or Donald Trump.
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Europe is crying out for closer relations with Britain.
A customs union would boost growth, restore confidence in bond markets, and save billions in debt costs.
A customs union would boost growth, restore confidence in bond markets, and save billions in debt costs.
January 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Europe is crying out for closer relations with Britain.
A customs union would boost growth, restore confidence in bond markets, and save billions in debt costs.
A customs union would boost growth, restore confidence in bond markets, and save billions in debt costs.
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Stop Trump Coalition condemns the bombing of Venezuela and calls for the British government to finally condemn the US for its warmongering.
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Trump’s criminal attack on Venezuela
Stop Trump Coalition
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January 3, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Stop Trump Coalition condemns the bombing of Venezuela and calls for the British government to finally condemn the US for its warmongering.
stoptrump.org.uk/trumps-crimi...
stoptrump.org.uk/trumps-crimi...
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Starmer must condemn Trump’s illegal actions in Venezuela
January 3, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Starmer must condemn Trump’s illegal actions in Venezuela
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The government still haven't made social care the priority it needs to be.
Liberal Democrats won't stop fighting. Without fixing social care, we can't fix our NHS.
Liberal Democrats won't stop fighting. Without fixing social care, we can't fix our NHS.
January 3, 2026 at 3:03 PM
The government still haven't made social care the priority it needs to be.
Liberal Democrats won't stop fighting. Without fixing social care, we can't fix our NHS.
Liberal Democrats won't stop fighting. Without fixing social care, we can't fix our NHS.
A couple of nasty collisions in Nelson Road over the past few weeks where the driver was exceeding the speed limit - excessively. This is one of the few roads in the Borough where speeds have not reduced enough after we introduced 20mph.
January 3, 2026 at 3:11 PM
A couple of nasty collisions in Nelson Road over the past few weeks where the driver was exceeding the speed limit - excessively. This is one of the few roads in the Borough where speeds have not reduced enough after we introduced 20mph.
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Deepfakes are undermining faith in politics bit.ly/3N1Ar2T
Deepfakes are undermining faith in politics | The Observer
AI videos of MPs in porn scenes or spouting misleading speeches are on the rise. As May polls loom, the race to take them down is on
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January 2, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Deepfakes are undermining faith in politics bit.ly/3N1Ar2T
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NHS England is rolling out software to run our health records from Palantir – a US spy-tech firm that has supported mass deportation in the US and enabled genocide in Gaza.
Say No to Palantir in the NHS ⬇️
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Say No to Palantir in the NHS ⬇️
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Say no to Palantir in the NHS
NHS England is rolling out software to run our health records from Palantir - fight back
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January 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
NHS England is rolling out software to run our health records from Palantir – a US spy-tech firm that has supported mass deportation in the US and enabled genocide in Gaza.
Say No to Palantir in the NHS ⬇️
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Say No to Palantir in the NHS ⬇️
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2025 was UK’s warmest and sunniest year on record, says Met Office
2025 was UK’s warmest and sunniest year on record, says Met Office
Mean temperature for year was 10.09C, surpassing 2022 record, and 1,648.5 hours of sunshine were recorded
2025 was the UK’s warmest and sunniest year on record, the Met Office has confirmed.
The UK’s three hottest years on record have now all been in this decade, which meteorologists say is proof of a rapidly changing climate. All of the top 10 warmest years have happened in the past two decades. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
2025 was UK’s warmest and sunniest year on record, says Met Office
Today's walk was in Kew Gardens. On entering I was told the paths were slippery and to walk on the grass instead. Like everyone I walked on the paths and nearly fell - twice!
January 2, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Today's walk was in Kew Gardens. On entering I was told the paths were slippery and to walk on the grass instead. Like everyone I walked on the paths and nearly fell - twice!
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Wishing my friends around the world a happy new year; 2026 has arrived in London and your favourite feline remains in charge x
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Happy New Year Live! 🎆 London Fireworks 2026 🔴 BBC
YouTube video by BBC
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January 1, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Wishing my friends around the world a happy new year; 2026 has arrived in London and your favourite feline remains in charge x
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Back walking in the Isabella Plantation this morning for the first time by myself. The Dogwoods were the stand out feature.
January 1, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Back walking in the Isabella Plantation this morning for the first time by myself. The Dogwoods were the stand out feature.
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"If the US President is doing things that are against British values and against the British national interest someone has to point them out."
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December 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
"If the US President is doing things that are against British values and against the British national interest someone has to point them out."
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Excellent piece on the continuing value of libraries from Martha Gill in @theobserveruk.bsky.social - pleased to be quoted in it. observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
Far from being past their shelf life, libraries are essen...
These vital institutions can launch businesses and reduce the need for social care
observer.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Excellent piece on the continuing value of libraries from Martha Gill in @theobserveruk.bsky.social - pleased to be quoted in it. observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
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Facebook slow to act on posts celebrating murder of Jews, anti-hate group says
Facebook slow to act on posts celebrating murder of Jews, anti-hate group says
Exclusive: CST highlights volume of IS-supporting accounts and says social media firms ‘putting all of us in danger’
Facebook hosted terrorist propaganda that celebrated the murder of Jews and praised Islamic State, a leading anti-hate group has alleged.
The posts included celebrations of the Bondi beach massacre that the Community Security Trust says Facebook has been too slow to take down. The posts were still on Facebook on 16 December, two days after the attack, and received shares and likes. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Facebook slow to act on posts celebrating murder of Jews, anti-hate group says
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Renewable energy project approvals hit record high in GB in 2025, data shows
Renewable energy project approvals hit record high in GB in 2025, data shows
Applications to build battery storage drive boom as offshore wind projects given go-ahead jump sevenfold year on year
A record number of renewable energy projects were given the go-ahead in Great Britain in 2025, after planning approvals almost doubled year on year, according to an analysis.
The energy capacity of new battery, wind, and solar projects that received approval climbed to 45GW this year, 96% higher than in 2024, according to data from Cornwall Insight. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Renewable energy project approvals hit record high in GB in 2025, data shows
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The NHS is under pressure to adopt Palantir software.
Palantir’s founder openly despises the NHS.
You can push back – use our tool to see if your local trust is using the software, then send an email to say no to Palantir
https://goodlaw.social/658abc
Palantir’s founder openly despises the NHS.
You can push back – use our tool to see if your local trust is using the software, then send an email to say no to Palantir
https://goodlaw.social/658abc
Say no to Palantir in the NHS
NHS England is rolling out software to run our health records from Palantir - fight back
goodlaw.social
December 26, 2025 at 9:41 AM
The NHS is under pressure to adopt Palantir software.
Palantir’s founder openly despises the NHS.
You can push back – use our tool to see if your local trust is using the software, then send an email to say no to Palantir
https://goodlaw.social/658abc
Palantir’s founder openly despises the NHS.
You can push back – use our tool to see if your local trust is using the software, then send an email to say no to Palantir
https://goodlaw.social/658abc
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Tell Keir Starmer our food standards are not for sale. Sign the urgent petition and help stop chlorinated chicken entering the UK:
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/chlorine...
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/chlorine...
Sign the petition to keep chlorine-washed chicken off our shelves
Here we go again. Trump has told the UK that if we want a UK-US tech deal, we need to buy chlorinated chicken from the US! 🤢🐔 How dare he try to impose poor food standards in Britain. Sign the…
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December 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Tell Keir Starmer our food standards are not for sale. Sign the urgent petition and help stop chlorinated chicken entering the UK:
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/chlorine...
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/chlorine...