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We need to rewild 30% of the planet to restore nature & protect our wildlife, but Britain is falling behind. So I've signed this new petition calling on one of our biggest landowners - the Church of England - to rewild its land. Join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
Help save nature by rewilding the Church’s massive landholdings!
We need to rewild 30% of the planet to restore nature & protect our wildlife, but Britain is falling behind. So I've signed this new petition calling on one of our biggest landowners - the Church ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM
We need to rewild 30% of the planet to restore nature & protect our wildlife, but Britain is falling behind. So I've signed this new petition calling on one of our biggest landowners - the Church of England - to rewild its land. Join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
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Ireland has a presidential election this Friday (largely ceremonial position), 2 candidates and the left-leaning independent one Catherine Connolly is well ahead in the polls.
Presumably because of this she is being hit hard this week by newspapers but now disturbingly also deepfake disinformation
Presumably because of this she is being hit hard this week by newspapers but now disturbingly also deepfake disinformation
We knew this would happen. Note how realistic the visuals and voices are.
This AI deepfake video of Catherine Connolly ‘withdrawing’ from presidential contest and that Friday’s poll is ‘cancelled’ is live and viral on Facebook tonight.
1000s watching, commenters believing it.
This AI deepfake video of Catherine Connolly ‘withdrawing’ from presidential contest and that Friday’s poll is ‘cancelled’ is live and viral on Facebook tonight.
1000s watching, commenters believing it.
October 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Ireland has a presidential election this Friday (largely ceremonial position), 2 candidates and the left-leaning independent one Catherine Connolly is well ahead in the polls.
Presumably because of this she is being hit hard this week by newspapers but now disturbingly also deepfake disinformation
Presumably because of this she is being hit hard this week by newspapers but now disturbingly also deepfake disinformation
The opening performance of Cinderella by Birmingham Royal Ballet & music by Royal Ballet Sinfonia captivating. Fabulous costumes for cast of characters inc mice & dancing frogs. The ugly sisters stole the show every moment they were on stage. Definitely go see it if you can get tickets.
February 7, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The opening performance of Cinderella by Birmingham Royal Ballet & music by Royal Ballet Sinfonia captivating. Fabulous costumes for cast of characters inc mice & dancing frogs. The ugly sisters stole the show every moment they were on stage. Definitely go see it if you can get tickets.
Beautiful bright sunny day. Perfect for a trip to Mottisfont and a walk along the river Test and out into the fields behind the Abbey. Followed by tea & cake of course.
February 7, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Beautiful bright sunny day. Perfect for a trip to Mottisfont and a walk along the river Test and out into the fields behind the Abbey. Followed by tea & cake of course.
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⏰The Govt have under 2 weeks to block the bailout of Thames Water.
📑25,000 people have signed the petition to take Thames Water into public ownership.
#Thames has failed and shouldn't be rewarded with a £3 billion bailout.
Agree? Sign our petition
tinyurl.com/yxht3p94
📑25,000 people have signed the petition to take Thames Water into public ownership.
#Thames has failed and shouldn't be rewarded with a £3 billion bailout.
Agree? Sign our petition
tinyurl.com/yxht3p94
January 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
⏰The Govt have under 2 weeks to block the bailout of Thames Water.
📑25,000 people have signed the petition to take Thames Water into public ownership.
#Thames has failed and shouldn't be rewarded with a £3 billion bailout.
Agree? Sign our petition
tinyurl.com/yxht3p94
📑25,000 people have signed the petition to take Thames Water into public ownership.
#Thames has failed and shouldn't be rewarded with a £3 billion bailout.
Agree? Sign our petition
tinyurl.com/yxht3p94
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Jimmy Carter was one of the last remaining decent politicians. He was a prime example that great leaders don’t need to rule with an iron fist to affect positive change. They can be warm and kind and still inspire the masses. He will be greatly missed. 🥺
December 30, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Jimmy Carter was one of the last remaining decent politicians. He was a prime example that great leaders don’t need to rule with an iron fist to affect positive change. They can be warm and kind and still inspire the masses. He will be greatly missed. 🥺
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Thames Water fined £18.2m for 'unjustified' £131.3m dividend to shareholders.
At the same time OFWAT allows Thames to hike customer bills by 35%.
Capital raised from customers who will own nothing, shareholders will get returns.
Privatisation is a scam.
www.independent.co.uk/business/tha...
At the same time OFWAT allows Thames to hike customer bills by 35%.
Capital raised from customers who will own nothing, shareholders will get returns.
Privatisation is a scam.
www.independent.co.uk/business/tha...
Thames Water fined £18m over dividends but granted 35% bills hike by 2030
The ruling falls well short of a 59% bills hike requested by the troubled water company, as it tries to secure a bailout from investors.
www.independent.co.uk
December 19, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Thames Water fined £18.2m for 'unjustified' £131.3m dividend to shareholders.
At the same time OFWAT allows Thames to hike customer bills by 35%.
Capital raised from customers who will own nothing, shareholders will get returns.
Privatisation is a scam.
www.independent.co.uk/business/tha...
At the same time OFWAT allows Thames to hike customer bills by 35%.
Capital raised from customers who will own nothing, shareholders will get returns.
Privatisation is a scam.
www.independent.co.uk/business/tha...
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Yesterday saw the launch of a 'London Loo Alliance' to beat the drum for more public toilets.
‘Public toilets are the hallmark of a civilised society,’ said one campaigner. ‘The Romans understood this, but our local authorities don’t seem to.’
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
‘Public toilets are the hallmark of a civilised society,’ said one campaigner. ‘The Romans understood this, but our local authorities don’t seem to.’
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Campaigners launch London Loo Alliance to bang drum for public toilets
‘Public toilets are the hallmark of a civilised society,’ said one campaigner. ‘The Romans understood this, but our local authorities don’t seem to.’
www.standard.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Yesterday saw the launch of a 'London Loo Alliance' to beat the drum for more public toilets.
‘Public toilets are the hallmark of a civilised society,’ said one campaigner. ‘The Romans understood this, but our local authorities don’t seem to.’
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
‘Public toilets are the hallmark of a civilised society,’ said one campaigner. ‘The Romans understood this, but our local authorities don’t seem to.’
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
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New research from the IFS showing the closure of youth centres during the 2010s was shortsighted. For every £1 saved, the costs to affected users, crime victims and public spending in the police and the criminal justice system amount to £2.85
ifs.org.uk/publications...
ifs.org.uk/publications...
The effects of youth clubs on education and crime | Institute for Fiscal Studies
Using quasi-experimental variation from austerity-related cuts, I provide the first causal estimates of youth clubs' effects on education and crime.
ifs.org.uk
November 14, 2024 at 9:13 AM
New research from the IFS showing the closure of youth centres during the 2010s was shortsighted. For every £1 saved, the costs to affected users, crime victims and public spending in the police and the criminal justice system amount to £2.85
ifs.org.uk/publications...
ifs.org.uk/publications...
What a lovely bright sunny afternoon for our visit to Mottisfont on Wednesday. The house was closed while the staff prepared the house & gardens for a Nutcracker Christmas.
November 22, 2024 at 9:50 AM
What a lovely bright sunny afternoon for our visit to Mottisfont on Wednesday. The house was closed while the staff prepared the house & gardens for a Nutcracker Christmas.
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Don’t move near a pub if you don’t want the NOISE.
One of the best pubs in London struggling for survival because planning is stacked in favour of some powerful NIMBYs. Everything that’s wrong with Britain.
November 21, 2024 at 7:16 PM
Don’t move near a pub if you don’t want the NOISE.
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You did it! 🎉✊🏽
#Railways are coming back under public ownership. 🚊 Well done Lou Haigh.
Also huge shout out to all who signed a petition, emailed an MP, held public meetings and handed out leaflets on cold station platforms. You’re all amazing!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
#Railways are coming back under public ownership. 🚊 Well done Lou Haigh.
Also huge shout out to all who signed a petition, emailed an MP, held public meetings and handed out leaflets on cold station platforms. You’re all amazing!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Railways set to come back into public ownership after Lords pass nationalisation bill
Labour’s first big reform in reversing the 40-year legacy of Margaret Thatcher is set to come into place with the legislation to renationalise the railways passing through parliament
www.independent.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 10:01 AM
You did it! 🎉✊🏽
#Railways are coming back under public ownership. 🚊 Well done Lou Haigh.
Also huge shout out to all who signed a petition, emailed an MP, held public meetings and handed out leaflets on cold station platforms. You’re all amazing!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
#Railways are coming back under public ownership. 🚊 Well done Lou Haigh.
Also huge shout out to all who signed a petition, emailed an MP, held public meetings and handed out leaflets on cold station platforms. You’re all amazing!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Maybe if Lidl and HMV could just accept a little less profit (£43.6 million and £5.3 million, respectively), they wouldn't have to put up prices or cut jobs.
Just a thought...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Just a thought...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Lidl warns of price rises and HMV of job cuts amid backlash over UK budget
HMV owner says budget is ‘bad news’ while UK boss of Lidl says product inflation ‘inevitable’ despite returning to profit
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Maybe if Lidl and HMV could just accept a little less profit (£43.6 million and £5.3 million, respectively), they wouldn't have to put up prices or cut jobs.
Just a thought...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Just a thought...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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🥳 10,000 Followers on Bluesky 🥳
To say thank you, I'll be giving away a 2024 General Election poster to one winner who reposts this (and is following) in the next 24 hours!
Best of luck :)
To say thank you, I'll be giving away a 2024 General Election poster to one winner who reposts this (and is following) in the next 24 hours!
Best of luck :)
November 20, 2024 at 4:20 PM
🥳 10,000 Followers on Bluesky 🥳
To say thank you, I'll be giving away a 2024 General Election poster to one winner who reposts this (and is following) in the next 24 hours!
Best of luck :)
To say thank you, I'll be giving away a 2024 General Election poster to one winner who reposts this (and is following) in the next 24 hours!
Best of luck :)