"Nobody voted for this" is a trope used across the political spectrum across most policy. Notwithstanding the need to do some studies at the junctions for some sequencing adjustments, it has led my curious mind to the question - well, what did people vote for in Westminster, Manchester and Glasgow?

Fox hunting was banned more than 20 years ago. So why is it still being celebrated? As the Festival of Hounds takes place, we're calling out attempts to sanitise the reality of fox hunting👇 https://leagueacs.co.uk/kgDr8

I was pleased to see this but it seems the message hasn't got through @garethepps.bsky.social

Oxford Clarion@oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 3w ago

Roadworks contractors are being told to consider pedestrians and cyclists. Oxfordshire County Council has signed off a set of ‘Active Travel Guidance for Street Works’. It discourages ‘Cyclists Dismount’ signs except as a last resort, and says lanes at roadworks should not allow unsafe overtaking.

It appears Grok killed the schoolchildren in Iran, in tandem with a US military under Pete Hegseth who DGAF. Remember when Anthropic said 'No' to Hegseth's demand that they allow the DoD to use Claude to kill autonomously, with no human oversight? Check out this timeline:

Wind turbines are such an eyesore.

We're all doing our best to promote net zero, heat pumps and clean rivers, yeah?

The government has finally opened its public consultation, which should close the loopholes that have let hunting with hounds continue despite being banned. We’re urging everyone to take part: https://leagueacs.co.uk/2cFyW

Spain's renewables build-out has structurally decoupled its electricity prices from gas markets. Gas now sets the price in only 15% of hours, compared to 90% in Italy. Countries that invested early in clean power are far less exposed to fossil fuel price shocks. Those that didn't now pay the price.

ZORHAN IS ONLY PLOWING THE BIKE LANES!!!!

It’s worth mentioning, though it’s been said repeatedly: the Lizzie Line carries 1/6th of UK daily rail passengers (not including the Tube) and has already paid off its entire costs. And if HS2 had been committed to, without plans being tweaked every 5 minutes, Phase 1 would be opening next year.

Jonn Elledge@jonnelledge.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Worked example of the crippling effects or Treasury brain here

Some lessons for Oxford councillors here. Has the city still only two bike hangars and none in East Oxford?

Prof. Ian Walker@ianwalker.bsky.social · 10mo ago

A superb post about on-street parking and the baclkash against cycle parking here, from @maxsullivan.bsky.social movepeople.substack.com/p/bread-bin-...

Hot take: this is the best bike infrastructure built in Oxford this year

Looks like there's competition for Elwoods at Borough Market.

The US and the UK are currently suffering from mass nationalist hysteria drummed up by politicians and the wealthy they serve, and all because those folk need a distraction from them robbing both countries blind. #UKpol #USpol

Wanted to take a picture of the beautiful Grey St, Newcastle, and made it even better by persuading these fine people of the @leagueacs.bsky.social to take part. Take part yourself by pledging to complete the promised gov consultation to end hunting with dogs for good. #EndHunting #TimeForChange

Canny use of Geordie slang here in Oxford.

History of Oxford, UK@oxfordhistory.bsky.social · 12mo ago

“The Netty” in St Giles’ offers two suites, each with its own flight of steps, offering “a one-of-a-kind boutique stay in central Oxford, set within beautifully restored Victorian public toilets”. Railings by William Lucy thenetty.co.uk

Social media is not equivalent to the BBC (a public broadcaster should be held to a far higher standard, it's funded by us, it has privileged access to audiences, that's the whole point) but sheesh compare the government reaction to when a single person at Radio Westmorland does a bad Facebook post.

Adam Bienkov@adambienkov.bsky.social · last yr.

Keir Starmer's spokesman asked if the Government plans to remain on X, given its AI bot has been making antisemitic comments and endorsing Hitler, replies that this is an "internal" matter for the company

Something could have been done about this in the recent street works but I guess no one wants to walk 30 seconds to a car @badlyparkedox.bsky.social

🔴The ‘Millionaire Exodus’ the UK Media Told You About Never Actually Happened The equivalent of 30 stories a day were published about an exodus of wealthy people that a new study finds was “non existent” bylinetimes.com/2025/06/10/t...

The 'Millionaire Exodus' the UK Media Told You About Never Actually Happened

The equivalent of 30 stories a day were published about an exodus of wealthy people that a new study finds was "non existent"

bylinetimes.com

The @badlyparkedox.bsky.social team want to hear from you! Unfortunately @bsky.app doesn't DM pictures yet, so you can tag us in your posts or DM us for other ways. #antisocialparking @support.bsky.team when will DMs get 📎?

I think Oxford's Underground Catherdral entrance has had a makeover.

Your enemy isn't traveling by small boat. They're traveling by private jet.

Optimistic Researchers Say There Still Time To Head Off Climate Change Before It Starts Killing Rich People theonion.com/optimis...

Tbh I thought white wine was more slimming but I trust the experts. Not sure about the chunk of cow's arse though.

UK benefit fraud prosecutions are 23 times more than for tax offences. Tax fraud up to nine times higher than benefit fraud. Laws against the rich are not always enforced. Govt taking powers to snoop on bank accounts of benefit claimants. Same won't apply to tax abusers, scammers. It is class war

Why the UK is a two-tier society where money wields power

Laws and policies are crafted to give the appearance of sternness and fairness, but are rarely fully enforced on corporations and the rich.

leftfootforward.org

What unites these people? They all live in safe, quiet cul-de-sacs - Low Traffic Neighbourhoods. But they want to abolish other people's LTNs so they can drive through them. This would cause danger to life & health, and we are glad the people of Oxfordshire voted against it.

The Green Party don’t get as much media coverage as Reform because the continuation of civilised human life on the planet isn’t as interesting as cunts.

📢A new study from @uniofbath.bsky.social shows London's low emissions zones have had major benefits for human health and the economy, with a 10.2% decrease in respiratory issues following LEZ implementation, an **18.5%** reduction in sick leave, and annual public health savings of over £37 million.

“And Breathe Normally”: Impacts of low emission zones on sick leave and mental well-being

Air pollution poses a global concern due to its detrimental effects on climate, healthcare, and human capital accumulation. However, there is limited …

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