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Reposted by: Ian Butler

georgemonbiot.bsky.social
ME/CFS is a devastating condition that has long been denied, dismissed, psychologised and underdiagnosed. Research is at last starting to catch up with it, with glimmers of hope for those who have been left untreated for so long.
There's a huge BUT coming ...🧵
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Scientists develop first ‘accurate blood test’ to detect chronic fatigue syndrome
Research could offer hope for ME patients – but some experts urge caution and say more studies needed
www.theguardian.com
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drsimevans.carbonbrief.org
FACTCHECK: What the Climate Change Act actually means for the UK – and what is a load of old nonsense

Really enjoyed putting this together with colleagues, inc learning new things about the fascinating backstory to the Act

Feat. OG authors of the Act & more

www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-wh...
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Reposted by: Ian Butler, Steve Peers, Stacy D. VanDeveer , and 1 more

adambienkov.bsky.social
The Greens requested an interview on the Laura Kuenssberg Show with Zack Polanski when he was elected leader, but were denied, with a promise to interview him during Green conference instead.

This was then scrapped citing the Manchester synagogue attack. Polanski is both Jewish and from Manchester
BBC Laura Kuenssberg Show Accused of Anti-Green Bias After Cancelling Zack Polanski Interview
The new Green Party leader was the only major party leader not to have been granted a conference interview on the flagship BBC show
bylinetimes.com
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antizionistjew.bsky.social
🚨 🚨 🚨 #BREAKING | Scottish flotilla participant Yvonne Ridley is MISSING after being IMPRISONED 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Yvonne Ridley had been held at Ketziot prison on hunger strike and denied her medication.

She was due to be deported to Istanbul but disappeared 👇‼️
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carladenyer.bsky.social
My two stand-out highlights of Green Party conference were @rachelmillward.bsky.social and @mothinali.bsky.social's Deputy Leaders' speeches. Grounded, emotional, and inspiring.

Well worth watching in full:
www.youtube.com/live/Nw1waIc...

#GPC25
Co-Deputy Leaders' Speech - Rachel Millward & Mothin Ali at Green Party Conference 2025
YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales
www.youtube.com
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marina-purkiss.bsky.social
Zack Polanski has done the impossible…

Made me feel hope in politics again.

@zackpolanski.bsky.social
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antizionistjew.bsky.social
#BREAKING | Israel continues attacking Gaza despite Trump order to 'immediately' stop

Hamas accepted a proposal to end the war on Gaza and release captives but Israel continued attacks
Israel continues attacking Gaza despite Trump order to 'immediately' stop
Hamas accepted a proposal to end the war on Gaza and release captives but Israel continued attacks
www.middleeasteye.net
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mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
Zack Polanski’s response to the Manchester terror attack has been a masterclass in mature statesmanship.

Soulful, human, eloquent, empathetic, nuanced, confident and focused on healing.

And bold. It has shone in contrast to so much weaponising or ill thought through commentary.

Thank you Zack. 💪
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bylinesnetwork.co.uk
Pollution kills all Tees Estuary seal pups
Harbour seal pups in Tees Estuary suffer 100% mortality in 2025, prompting MPs to demand a Defra inquiry into the deaths

northeastbylines.co.uk/news/environ...
Pollution kills all Tees Estuary seal pups
Harbour seal pups in Tees Estuary suffer 100% mortality in 2025, prompting MPs to demand a Defra inquiry into the deaths
northeastbylines.co.uk
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Reposted by: Ian Butler, Patrick Dunleavy, Steve Peers , and 6 more

carolinelucas.bsky.social
Tory party’s long journey away from science, reason, responsibility, common sense and truth is complete
Kemi Badenoch vows to repeal Climate Change Act
Tory leader says she would replace it with ‘cheap energy’ strategy, ending decades-long consensus on climate
www.theguardian.com
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antizionistjew.bsky.social
Military ships may surround them, but the flotilla answers with resistance songs and calls to Free Palestine. Courage is louder than gun
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antizionistjew.bsky.social
Global Sumud Flotilla

HIGH ALERT
OUR VESSELS ARE BEING ILLEGALY INTERCEPTED

Cameras are offline and vessels have been boarded by military personnel. We are actively working to confirm the safety and status of all participants on board.

Details to come as available.
Poster of what is written in post
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Reposted by: Ian Butler

bladeofthes.bsky.social
If you want to see Michelle Mone kicked out of the House of Lords and arrested until she pays the £232,000,000 she owes give this a RT.

If you want Rishi Sunak's involvement in the £14,900,000,000 PPE Fraud he covered up investigated, LIKE.
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antizionistjew.bsky.social
118 nautical miles to Gaza. Last night, an Israeli warship circled the boats and launched a cyber attack, damaging devices and navigation — but flotilla keep sailing. This is the largest flotilla ever: 41 boats, grounded in international law and powered by global solidarity.
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Reposted by: Ian Butler, Els Torreele

carolinelucas.bsky.social
“When you consider the ecocide alongside the genocide, you begin to grasp the totality of the Israeli state’s attempt to eliminate both the Palestinians & their homeland”

Hugely powerful from @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
Israel’s ecocide in Gaza sends this message: even if we stopped dropping bombs, you couldn’t live here | George Monbiot
Consider the annihilation of agricultural land alongside the genocide – and grasp the chilling totality of this attempt to eliminate all life, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
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antizionistjew.bsky.social
#WATCH | A child with disabilities struggles to fetch water on his own, a scene that reflects the harsh suffering endured in the displacement camps across the Gaza Strip.
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Reposted by: Ian Butler, Steven French, Leigh Sparks , and 1 more

parodypm.bsky.social
Nigel Farage's attendance record as an MEP was 748 out of 751, yet he turned up to vote AGAINST plans to tackle Russian disinformation. Now one of his MEPs has admitted taking bribes to spread Russian propaganda. Why is this not all over the media?
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Reposted by: Ian Butler, Tim Bale, Alan Lester , and 2 more

sturdyalex.bsky.social
How is this not front page news?

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform UK's ex-Wales leader Nathan Gill admits pro-Russia bribery
Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.
www.bbc.co.uk
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antizionistjew.bsky.social
#BREAKING | Today, Italy and Spain have deployed warships to protect and provide rescue efforts if needed to the Global Sumud flotilla which is heading to break the Israeli siege on Gaza
Picture of a military ship with the flags of Spain and Italy with the caption: SPAIN ANNOUNCES IT WILL DEPLOY A MILITARY VESSEL TO SUPPORT THE GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA TO GAZA AFTER ITALY DEPLOYED NAVY SHIP
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antizionistjew.bsky.social
🇨🇳🇮🇱 China just DESTROYED the Israeli spokesperson, Watch 👇
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nickreeves.bsky.social
In 2016, the Kremlin-backed broadcaster RT offered Nigel Farage his own show.

It is clear that the Kremlin regarded Farage as a useful tool to serve Russia and weaken the UK and EU. Farage has fulfilled exactly that role and continues to do so.

He is a traitor.
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zackpolanski.bsky.social
I of course welcome the recognition of the state of Palestine.

And there won't be a Palestinian state left if government's continue enabling Israel's unfolding genocide.

Labour can't credibly support Palestinian statehood whilst also continuing to arm Israel.
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antizionistjew.bsky.social
#BREAKING | The International Committee for Breaking the Siege on Gaza announced that a new wave of 1,000 SHIPS ‼️ aiming to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza will set sail from southern Italy next Wednesday.
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antizionistjew.bsky.social
China calls for 'comprehensive ceasefire' in Gaza with pressing urgency

Top diplomat Wang Yi criticises Israel's efforts to take over Gaza City and its "encroachment" in occupied West Bank, saying its actions "seriously violate international law"
TRT World - China calls for 'comprehensive ceasefire' in Gaza with pressing urgency
Top diplomat Wang Yi criticises Israel's efforts to take over Gaza City and its "encroachment" in occupied West Bank, saying its actions "seriously violate international law".
www.trtworld.com
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antizionistjew.bsky.social
Dr Mohammad Abu Salmiya, Director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza, stated:

⭕️The Israeli army destroyed my home and killed several members of my family without warning, aiming to commit a massacre.

⭕️The situation in Gaza City is tragic, with ongoing bombardment and almost no access (1/2)
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antizionistjew.bsky.social
New visual evidence: Gaza’s seaport before and after Israel’s war of extermination on Gaza.

Is this not a genocide to you yet?
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Reposted by: Ian Butler, Will Jennings, Andrew Scott , and 3 more

left-foot-forward.bsky.social
A group called 'Our Party' is trying to take over 'Your Party'
A group called ‘Our Party’ is trying to take over ‘Your Party’
They've called for Corbyn and Sultana to 'hand the reins over to the grassroots membership'
leftfootforward.org
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drsimevans.carbonbrief.org
Yet more embarrassment for the Times, which has printed a ludicrous – and almost certainly false – line about windfarms being “dismantled” near Trump’s Scottish golf course

But why pick up the phone, as I did, when you can print nudge-nudge rumours instead?

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goodlawproject.bsky.social
It’s fair to say, Trump’s visit didn’t go down too well…
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everyonehateselon.bsky.social
WELCOME TO THE UK DONALD TRUMP 🇬🇧

The British public welcomed him with THIS gigantic banner right outside Windsor Castle where he is staying with the King this week.

Paid for by 1770 members of the British public.
World's biggest copy of the photo of trump with jeffrey epstein is placed on path oustside windsor castle with people surrounding it for scale. The castle and grass is in the background as well as people walking
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