peterwebscott.bsky.social
@peterwebscott.bsky.social
Travel blogger, journalist, photographer: student of Russian & Greek culture and languages; the inheritance of Byzantium; art, music, singing, bookbinding, history and positive things. Refugee from Twitter.

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February 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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A single 400-year-old ancient oak produces 234,000 litres of oxygen a year while soaking up carbon dioxide, and can support more than 2,000 species of bird, insect, fungus, and lichen. Nature is amazing - we need more of it, not less. Please repost if you agree 🌳
January 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Comment under our story on possible Parthenon frieze deal: "Labours [sic] hatred of the British people and our history [sic] on show for everyone to see. They are a huge threat to the country." Our history! That famous Briton Pheidias! on.ft.com/3Zi5LNd
Greece hopeful of deal on Parthenon Sculptures as Starmer meets Mitsotakis
[FREE TO READ] Downing Street reiterates that UK prime minister will not stand in way of deal between Athens and British Museum
on.ft.com
December 3, 2024 at 4:59 PM
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"1% of the population own half the land in England...the media have portrayed a very distorted view of the countryside, how land is used & who owns it"

Great to speak to @mrjamesob.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk about the #ClarksonTax protests - watch the full interview:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-kR...
'Small farmers deserve support but not tax-dodging landowners' | LBC analysis
YouTube video by LBC
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2024 at 2:33 PM
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Lord Heseltine warns of urgent Brexit reset as Trump’s White House return looms. Speaking as he stepped down as European Movement UK President, he called for stronger UK-EU ties to drive growth and tackle global challenges.

And hey, thanks Hezza!
Heseltine issues Trump warning to Starmer with urgent appeal to push for Brexit reset
Former deputy PM says Trump’s looming return to White House means UK must revive links with Brussels
www.independent.co.uk
November 18, 2024 at 11:09 AM