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Richard Sedgley
@richardsedgley.bsky.social
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Green Party supporter based in Cornwall, UK. Likes culture, history, languages, politics, theology. For a more equal, inclusive, humane and sustainable society. My views. 🌻🌍
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · Aug 23
"Liberty is the equal right and heritage of every child of man, without distinction of race, colour or sex." - Emily Hobhouse, 1913
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 1h
Not zero targets should be a responsibility for all levels of government. Sustainability can't just be the objective of national governments. As the green slogan goes, think globally, act locally.
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 1h
Does anyone know what the Green councillors in Cornwall have said about this? @cornwallgreens.bsky.social
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 2h
Cornwall Council set to delay net zero target to 2045

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Cornwall Council set to delay net zero target to 2045
Emissions have reduced by 2–3% a year since 2019, far below the pace needed to meet a 2030 target.
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 1h
What makes sense is that "without slashing emissions we are in deep, deep trouble". Further delays to dealing with climate breakdown will make it worse and cost lives.

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Our world is hurtling into climate disaster and what do politicians give us? Oilfields and new runways | Bill McGuire
In the name of ‘pragmatism’, green measures are being ditched, net zero derided. Be very clear: without slashing emissions we are in deep, deep trouble, says UCL professor Bill McGuire
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 2h
Cornwall Council set to delay net zero target to 2045

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Cornwall Council set to delay net zero target to 2045
Emissions have reduced by 2–3% a year since 2019, far below the pace needed to meet a 2030 target.
www.bbc.com
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 3h
We have had years of austerity policies and Brexit that has wrecked our economy and public services. Our high streets are like ghost towns in many places and communities are seriously lacking investment and opportunities. It's part of what's fuelling the rise of Farage/Reform here.
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 3h
We haven't reached the worst yet, but I wouldn't call things here positive. Brexit has been a political and economic disaster that has only empowered the far-right, Farage, and spread hate, especially on immigration.

I am hopeful the Greens will help, and I wish Corbyn's party well, but it's bad.
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 3h
It might be relevant to the extent that Polanski is talking about dealing with the far-right in the UK, as Nigel Farage’s Reform party is very much into copying Trump.

I can only sympathise re: the state of healthcare and democracy in the US. If Farage wins here, we'll get the same kind of thing!
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 4h
The Green Party of England and Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 4h
The description on the video is: "One month in to being Leader of the Green Party - ahead of Party Conference - Zack Polanski speaks with Adam Flemming."
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 6h
The Green surge continues ... We’ve just passed 90,000 members! 💚

People everywhere are joining the movement for real change.

Want hope to be normal again? Join the Green Party today ↩️
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 5h
Yes. But don't take my word for it. Watch it yourself.
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 15h
So, should we abolish landlords? | Economics | New Statesman

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So, should we abolish landlords? | Economics | New Statesman
YouTube video by The New Statesman
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 15h
Why Owning Stuff Is Better Than Working - Abolish Landlords (2021)

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Why Owning Stuff Is Better Than Working - Abolish Landlords
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 15h
I agree. It felt like a political interview should be.
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 15h
'Harvest Moon' - Neil Young

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Harvest Moon
YouTube video by Neil Young - Topic
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 16h
Why socialists should join the Green Party #7: The Greens are the only left party with a record of winning (2023)

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Why socialists should join the Green Party #7: The Greens are the only left party with a record of winning
Greens are winning big across the country
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 17h
The Green Party: socialists on bikes

After making gains in the 2024 election, Philip Proudfoot spells out why the Green Party is a suitable political home for eco-socialists looking for a democratic vehicle for change (2024)

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The Green Party: socialists on bikes - Red Pepper
As many socialists consider who to vote for, Philip Proudfoot spells out why the Green Party is a suitable political home for eco-socialists
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 17h
MPs and public underestimate urgency of climate action, new UEA study reveals

Fewer than 15% of UK MPs knew emissions must peak by 2025, raising questions about climate communication

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MPs and public underestimate urgency of climate action, new UEA study reveals
Fewer than 15% of UK MPs knew emissions must peak by 2025, raising questions about climate communication
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 17h
What can the global left learn from Mexico – where far-right politics hasn’t taken off? | Thomas Graham

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What can the global left learn from Mexico – where far-right politics hasn’t taken off? | Thomas Graham
The leftwing governing party, Morena, has promoted social justice but diluted principle with pragmatism, writes freelance journalist Thomas Graham
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 17h
In Spain, what once seemed impossible is now widespread: the young are turning to the far-right | María Ramírez

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In Spain, what once seemed impossible is now widespread: the young are turning to the far right | María Ramírez
Migration is barely mentioned – instead, failed policies on housing, wages and employment are driving young voters into the arms of Vox, says María Ramírez, deputy managing editor of elDiario.es
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 17h
Was prehistory a feminist paradise?

Visions of matriarchal utopia may be wishful thinking, but there’s growing evidence of women wielding power

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Was prehistory a feminist paradise?
Visions of matriarchal utopia may be wishful thinking, but there’s growing evidence of women wielding power
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 19h
Leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski, on Newscast

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Leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski, on Newscast
YouTube video by Zack Polanski
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 21h
Have you joined the Green Party recently? If so, consider joining Greens Organise!

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Home | Greens Organise
Change won’t happen by itself. We need fresh voices, disciplined organising, and a spirit of solidarity. Join the movement today.
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 21h
Mothin Ali: The Greens “still are a white middle class party”

"It's changing, it's changing rapidly. But that still exists. That is a problem. That's one of the problems I faced."

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Mothin Ali: The Greens "still are a white middle class party"
"It's changing, it's changing rapidly. But that still exists. That is a problem. That's one of the problems I faced."
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 22h
As the world moves forwards and embraces renewable energy,

At Conference, the Tories plot to drag us back — abolishing the Climate Change Act and ‘maximising extraction’ of North Sea oil and gas.
Graphic featuring a close-up wind turbine over farmland under a cloudy sky. Headline reads: “THE WORLD MOVES FORWARD WITH RENEWABLES AS TORIES LOOK BACK.” Below is a quote from Green MP Carla Denyer: “The news that renewable energy overtook coal as the world’s leading source of electricity shows our world is moving in a cleaner, greener, healthier direction, but the Tories are plotting how they can block both people and the planet from benefitting from this transition.” Bottom shows Carla Denyer’s headsh
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