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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 5d

It tells you everything you need to know about British politics that the only people who have ever had to apologise for Nigel Farage's long history of racism are the people who dare to call it what it actually is

www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...

Nigel Farage Is a Racist

The media is refusing to state the most bleedingly obvious facts about a man whose entire career has been devoted to pursuing a racist political agenda

www.adambienkov.co.uk

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 5d

New from Institute of Jewish Policy Research: most comprehensive study of Jewish attitudes
> Rising experience + perception of antisemitism:feel less safe
> Growing (now majority) criticism of military campaign in Gaza; rising attachment to Israel
(July 2025 fieldwork)
www.jpr.org.uk/reports/two-...

Two years after the October 7 attacks: British Jewish views on antisemitism, Israel and Jewish life

www.jpr.org.uk

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The War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 9d

New episode up! We talked with researcher Tim Gill about how we need to make our cities safe for children, not cars. "Children are basically living very captive and kind of contained lives, and that's just not healthy."
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

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Rezina Chowdhury @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social · 7d

LTNs, School Streets, CPZ, emission based parking, 20mph, more cycling infrastructure, bus priority together with congestion pricing and ULEZ has massively sped up cleaner air for London. Thank you @london.gov.uk @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social
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Graphic about clean air: It was predicted to take 193 years to meet legal limits for air pollution in London. We did it in 9.

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Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 8d

I think that was Keir Starmer’s best speech as Labour leader, in part because he clearly believed most of it and the argument actually cohered and had some policy substance to it.

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Rezina Chowdhury @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social · 9d

But “racially abused” is a bit rich compared to the covert racially motivated abuse that I continue to receive. Funny that?

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Rezina Chowdhury @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social · 9d

I am aware of a complaint and an apology has been issued.

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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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Rezina Chowdhury @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social · 9d

Twitter is an utter cesspit of bigotry and racism, making it harder for someone like me to stay on there.

Also, bit ironic that those who opine free speech make it impossible for others to exercise their right to Freedom of Expression.

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Rezina Chowdhury @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social · 10d

I left Twitter recently because of the constant harassment from certain people opposed to healthy neighbourhoods & any form of public realm improvement relating to road danger reduction and air quality improvement. Some are trying to follow me here. So I am blocking them of course 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

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Rezina Chowdhury @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social · 10d

Eric Pickles (remember him?) ended the Local Government Pension Scheme for new Councillors in 2014.

Now, 11 years later, at the Labour Party conference, Steve Reed MP has just announced that he is reversing this decision in recognition of the huge contribution of local councillors! 🎉

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Streetfilms/Clarence Eckerson Jr. @streetfilms.bsky.social · 11d

Actually heard these two arguments from cranky speakers at a Community Board meeting back-to-back.

How is it that they are useless and empty but the next person says they are so crowded it is dangerous to cross the street?

Hmmm...

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 14d

The new Bakerloop express electric bus from Waterloo to Lewisham gives Londoners better connections and shows the benefits a Bakerloo line extension could bring.

Free to use in its first week, its a quicker, greener and more convenient service to transform everyday journeys.

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Rezina Chowdhury @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social · 14d

Great to be at the launch of the new Superloop route BL1 (Bakerloop), which starts on 27 Sept between Waterloo & Lewisham  The new express bus service will mirror the proposed Bakerloo Tube line extension between Waterloo & Lewisham.

Great news for bus lovers & it’s free for the first week!

Picture of 6 people in front of row of buses

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Create Streets @createstreets.bsky.social · 14d

If you are in Liverpool for this year's Labour Conference, come along and join the conversation (outside the secure zone!) #LPC25

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Andrew R @excelpope.net · 15d

Mrs R: "There was a woman on the ward today who didn't want to take paracetamol. We've had to explain that we're not giving it to her because she's got a fever and we want her to feel better, but because she's got a fever and if we don't get her temperature down then her baby is going to die."

LBC @lbc.co.uk · 15d

"We were told thalidomide was a safe drug and it wasn't..."

Nigel Farage says he has 'no idea' if Donald Trump is right about paracetamol being linked to autism.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 15d

The Bakerloop is here.

A brand-new electric express bus service connecting communities from Waterloo to Lewisham.

Launching on Saturday 27 September, we’re offering one week of free travel on the Bakerloop so Londoners can see for themselves how it could transform their everyday journeys.

Graphic from the Mayor of London reads: "Breaking: the Bakerloop is here and it's free for a week." Includes images of two bus routes, one to Lewisham and one to Waterloo, along with the new Bakerloop bus.

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Rezina Chowdhury @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social · 15d

Delighted to join staff and students at London South Bank Technical College for the opening of the Renewable Technologies Skills Hub

This UK-first facility is equipping the next generation with green skills through:
🔋 EV charging points
☀️ Solar PV & thermal panels
🌱 Air & ground source heat pumps

Image of a poster on a wall with a picture of a borehole

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 18d

They aren’t just flower beds!!!

Fascinating peak beneath the surface of one of London’s new Cycleways - you can see the complex drainage system that ensures bike lanes help protect the capital from heavy rain & the effects of climate change.

And don’t they look great when they’re finished? 💚🚲👍

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Jonathan @frakitall.bsky.social · 22d

Literally the most accurate obituary I've read to date. Thoughts?

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Fawcett Society @fawcettsociety.bsky.social · 22d

Two days after #NationalDemocracyDay, the UK rolls out the red carpet for Trump.

A billionaire built on misogyny, division and privilege. His presence in power silences women and rewards inequality.

We won’t stand for it.
Join the fight👉 bit.ly/46hEVZ5

#TrumpUKVisit #FawcettSociety

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 22d

In London, hate will never win.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 22d

President Trump has fanned the flames of the far-right.

And now a toxic form of politics is spilling out onto our streets.

These are dark times, but those who seek to divide us will not win. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

After the far right’s march on our streets, Londoners must show Trump we reject his politics of fear | Sadiq Khan

These are dark times, but those who seek to divide us will not win. The capital’s soul and spirit are as inclusive and optimistic as ever, says London mayor Sadiq Khan

www.theguardian.com

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Silkabelli (mutazione-piromane Edition) @silkabelli.bsky.social · 22d

Queen

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