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Ralph Palmer @ralphpalmer.bsky.social · 2d

Obsessed with this

Renewal @renewaljournal.bsky.social · 2d

"Most of us basically love our country, even if begrudgingly – not the version we’re told to, or even presented with, but the one we really see and live in every day. Silly Sausage Britain is the Britain most of us reside in, and love."

@sofiejenkinson.bsky.social on "Mr Blobby patriotism"

Mr Blobby patriotism

Over recent weeks I have found myself thinking about the country we live in, what it feels like and what I like, and love, about it. I guess I found myself thinking about this because of the summer w...

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 2d

As I was speaking on panels at Labour conference last week I began to describe the Britain I know exists and love. In the end I gave it a name: Mr Blobby Patriotism

And I’ve written about it for @renewaljournal.bsky.social here bsky.app/profile/rene...

Renewal @renewaljournal.bsky.social · 2d

"Most of us basically love our country, even if begrudgingly – not the version we’re told to, or even presented with, but the one we really see and live in every day. Silly Sausage Britain is the Britain most of us reside in, and love."

@sofiejenkinson.bsky.social on "Mr Blobby patriotism"

Mr Blobby patriotism

Over recent weeks I have found myself thinking about the country we live in, what it feels like and what I like, and love, about it. I guess I found myself thinking about this because of the summer w...

renewal.org.uk

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The New Statesman @handle.invalid · 7d

Ed Miliband: “pessimism never won a single fucking victory”

The Energy Secretary used Labour conference to argue for net zero’s future – and his own

🖊️ @meganekenyon.bsky.social

Ed Miliband: “pessimism never won a single fucking victory”

The Energy Secretary used Labour conference to argue for net zero’s future – and his own

www.newstatesman.com

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Ralph Palmer @ralphpalmer.bsky.social · 7d

This is an incredible achievement that the Mayor deserves an enormous amount of credit for. He chose what was right over what was easy &, as a result, countless Londoners lives will be saved. Now Labour must make the case for clean air action all over the country.

www.london.gov.uk/london-meets...

London meets legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s world leading air pollution policies

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, today hailed the success of his bold air quality policies which have led to the capital’s air pollution levels falling to within the legal limit for the first time.

www.london.gov.uk

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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 8d

Labour to launch 'Send the Frackers Packing' campaign against pro-fracking Reform UK in shale gas areas

This is bloody excellent. Well done Ed Miliband.

www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

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Labour Climate and Environment Forum @lcefuk.bsky.social · 8d

We now move to our next panel discussion 'Leading the Charge: the Next Stage of the EV Transition', in partnership with @transenvuk.bsky.social, where we're delighted to welcome Minister for Local Transport @liliangreenwood.bsky.social

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Labour Climate and Environment Forum @lcefuk.bsky.social · 9d

Next up at the LCEF x Anacta Hub at #LAB25 is our panel event, "Further and Faster: The Politics of Deliverism"

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Labour Climate and Environment Forum @lcefuk.bsky.social · 9d

We're underway at our third and final day of #LAB25 in the LCEF x Anacta Hub with 'Cleaning the Air through Labour's Health Mission'

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Ralph Palmer @ralphpalmer.bsky.social · 9d

The Pride in Place programme introduced by the government last week is a massive opportunity to rebuild our communities, invest in community assets & give power back to local people & community leaders. Investing in spaces for people to connect is absolutely vital.

Ralph Palmer @ralphpalmer.bsky.social · 9d

Really great to hear @kirstymcneill.bsky.social at @coopparty.party.coop & @hopenothate.org.uk event talk about the importance of reviving social clubs - particularly in deprived areas - & the role they play in strengthening communities, tackling isolation & bringing people together.

Image of panellists at Co-Op, Hope not Hate and Power to Change event

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Ralph Palmer @ralphpalmer.bsky.social · 10d

@pollybillington.bsky.social on great form at Labour Coastal reception - rightly highlighting how critical it is that we don't leave coastal communities behind & the enormous potential they have to play in the green transition.

Polly Billington at Labour Coastal reception

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Ralph Palmer @ralphpalmer.bsky.social · 10d

Standing room only for @lcefuk.bsky.social's in conversation event with Ed Miliband and @lewisgoodall.com looking back on his three decades of being a leading voice in climate and labour politics 🌹

Ed Miliband and Lewis Goodall at LCEF event

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Morgan Jones @morganj0nes.bsky.social · 12d

I’ve spent a lot of time writing and thinking about the ways the government is fucking it. Nice to take a break and write about something going sincerely right:

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Labour’s plan to revitalise high streets is good - now it has to make sure people hear about it | Morgan Jones

There have been hyped policies before about local funding, but unlike ‘levelling up’ this project could lead to actual change, says Morgan Jones

www.theguardian.com

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Ralph Palmer @ralphpalmer.bsky.social · 13d

We also have really interesting events & speaker lines ups on farming, community energy, green skills, AI, the clean power mission, home retrofit, the politics of deliverism and international climate leadership, as well as in-conversations with Ed Miliband & Emily Thornberry.

luma.com/lceflab25?k=c

LCEF @ Labour Party Conference 2025 · Events Calendar

View and subscribe to events from LCEF @ Labour Party Conference 2025 on Luma. Join the Labour Climate and Environment Forum for a full programme of events at Labour Party Conference 2025, all hosted ...

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Ralph Palmer @ralphpalmer.bsky.social · 13d

We also have a great session lined up with @transenvuk.bsky.social on how to ensure the UK's EV transition continues to go from strength-to-strength. Really pleased that we'll be joined by DfT minister Lilian Greenwood MP.

📆 Tuesday 30 September
⏲️ 15:15 - 16:15
📍 LCEF x Anacta Hub

Graphic of Labour Climate and Environment Forum event at Labour Conference 2025.

Title: Leading the Charge: The Next Stage of the EV Transition.
Date: Tuesday 30th September
Time: 15:15 - 16:15

This event is open to all attendees. Please note the event is inside the secure zone.

Panellists:
Lilian Greenwood MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary
Ryan Jude, Green Finance Institute
Virginia Sentance, Flint Global
Marc Palmer, AutoTrader
Anna Krajinska, Transport & Environment UK

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Ralph Palmer @ralphpalmer.bsky.social · 13d

Delighted to have this stellar line up, with such a wealth of experience & expertise, for our event on why clean air should be at the heart of Labour's health mission & how this can be delivered. Looking forward to a great discussion!

📆 Tuesday 30 September
⏲️ 08:30 - 09:30
📍 LCEF x Anacta Hub

Graphic for Labour Climate and Environment Forum event.

Titled: Cleaning the Air through Labour's Health Mission
Date: Tuesday 30th September
Time: 08:30 - 09:30

This event is open to all attendees. Please note the event is inside the secure zone.

Panellists:
Adam Jogee, MP for Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Shanika Mahendran, Milton Keynes Council
Peter Babudu, Impact on Urban Health
Mete Coban, Deputy Mayor of London
Rezina Chowdhury, Lambeth Council

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Ralph Palmer @ralphpalmer.bsky.social · 13d

We have a really exciting programme of events at the LCEF x Anacta Hub at #Lab25, where we'll be joined by of cabinet members & ministers, MPs, councillors, campaigners, industry figures & thought leaders. Join us!

Full programme of events & speakers here: luma.com/lceflab25?k=c

Graphic of Labour Climate and Environment Forum's conference programme. More details can be found in the link in post.

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Campaign for National Parks @campaign4parks.bsky.social · 16d

Rivers at Risk: Lymington River, Swimming in sewage💧

Our ambassador Honor Burgess is passionate about the New Forest & shares her experiences of spending time on the Lymington River 💩

Help us rescue our rivers like the Lymington 👉 www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 18d

UK recognises Palestine as an independent state

Deeply symbolic move comes seven decades after end of UK mandate in Palestine and formation of state of Israel The UK has formally recognised Palestine as an independent state, Keir Starmer has announced. The deeply symbolic move comes seven decades after the end of the UK mandate in Palestine and the formation of the state of Israel. It comes in concert with Canada and Australia, who also made their own formal declarations on Sunday. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Labour Climate and Environment Forum @lcefuk.bsky.social · 21d

🌿 Climate Consensus Past, Present and Future: Lewis Goodall in conversation with Ed Miliband MP

We're delighted to announce we're hosting an In Conversation with Ed Miliband and @lewisgoodall.com at Labour Party Conference 2025, in the LCEF x Anacta Hub.

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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 21d

The UK’s problems aren’t caused by immigration on.ft.com/46p3BPl

The UK’s problems aren’t caused by immigration

It’s not hard to see how so many came to worry about the issue. But the data isn’t there

on.ft.com

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 21d

As ever, Nick Lowles is spot on.

When it comes to taking on the far right, progressives haven’t got a moment to waste in building a vision of togetherness we can unite the country behind.

Plenty to reflect on from his Guardian interview 👉 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 23d

🚨 BREAKING: Communities run through the just-announced Strategic Priorities for Great British Energy.

This Government is delivering on its commitment to roll out clean, green, community-owned energy. 🌱

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Ralph Palmer @ralphpalmer.bsky.social · 23d

Great work by @transenvuk.bsky.social.

Taxation hasn't kept up with the trend towards larger SUVs. Large SUVs are worse for the planet & create more air pollution, while being far more dangerous to other road users & marginalising space for others.

It's about time something was done about it.

Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 23d

UK could raise nearly £2bn by taxing SUVs in line with European countries, study by @transportenvironment.org shows

www.theguardian.com/money/2025/s...

UK could raise nearly £2bn by taxing SUVs in line with European countries, study shows

Thinktank says an ‘SUV loophole’ means UK buyers pay up to 20 times less tax on biggest models than in neighbouring nations

www.theguardian.com

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James Austin @jamesdaustin.bsky.social · 24d

Every great Labour Government has expanded access; whether that be CROW in 2000, the Countryside Act in 1968 or the National Parks and Countryside Act in 1949.

This Government should follow suit; bringing in Scottish style right to roam, a right to wild camp and a right to swim. A lasting legacy

Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 24d

Labour MPs today call for new legislation to extend a right of responsible access to more English landscapes, and for the right to swim and wild camp to be enshrined in law

@righttoroam.bsky.social inputted to this new report from the APPG for access to nature:

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Right to swim and wild camp in England should be enshrined in law, Labour MPs say

Report from group of MPs calls for broader access to rivers, woodlands and fields to improve connection with nature

www.theguardian.com

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