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Danny Bates

@dannybates1.bsky.social

Progressive researcher. Former European Parliament MEP research team. Focus on green issues: animals, environment, socio-economic justice and their interconnection. Vegan, European internationalist. Culture/arts sometimes. Freelance projects considered.

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Tax Justice Network@taxjustice.net · 4d ago

Countries can collect US$500 billion extra corporate tax a year from multinational corporations without increasing taxes by following through on the #UNtaxConvention’s commitment to change where multinationals pay tax. Our new study with @psiglobalunion.bsky.social: taxjustice.net/press/countr...

Countries to gain $500bn more tax a year under UN ‘pay-where-you-play’ plan - Tax Justice Network

UN tax convention commitment to scrap 100-year-old corporate tax approach will unleash new economic era without increasing taxes, experts say Countries can collect US$500 billion more in corporate tax...

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The Guardian@theguardian.com · 2d ago

July was driest month in southern England since records began

July was driest month in southern England since records began

England and Wales provisionally record driest July in nearly 200 years, Met Office says July 2026 was the driest month in southern England since records began nearly 200 years ago, the Met Office has said. England and Wales also provisionally recorded their driest July since records began in 1836. Wales had its joint warmest July on record for mean temperature, and England recorded its second warmest July. Continue reading...

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The Guardian@theguardian.com · 2w ago

More than 80,000 people flee as wildfires spread in south-west France and Spain

More than 80,000 people flee as wildfires spread in south-west France and Spain

‘Unpredictable’ blaze forces evacuation of French holiday spot Cap Ferret and Spain declares emergency as fires merge near Madrid * Europe live – latest updates More than 80,000 people have fled huge wildfires in Spain and France as Madrid declared a national emergency and French authorities ordered the total evacuation, by land and sea, of one of the country’s best-known holiday spots. Authorities in south-west France ordered the Cap Ferret peninsula on the Atlantic coast evacuated “village by village” in the face of an “intense, highly unpredictable” wildfire that has burned through more than 10,000 hectares (24,700 acres). Continue reading...

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The Guardian@theguardian.com · 3w ago

‘They want to break our will’: Gaza flotilla activist tells of rape in Israeli detention

‘They want to break our will’: Gaza flotilla activist tells of rape in Israeli detention

Anna Liedtke files criminal complaint in Israel over alleged attack by female guards and says abuse was intended to silence campaigners The third time Anna Liedtke was subjected to an illegal strip-search in Israeli detention, female prison guards forced her on to her knees, covered her mouth to stop her screaming and raped her, according to interviews and a criminal complaint filed in Israel. She described hearing male guards laughing during the attack, which she believes they watched and may have filmed. It took place in an area separated from the prison hallway by a partially drawn curtain that her attackers had left open. Continue reading...

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The Guardian@theguardian.com · 3w ago

Most UK media reports on June heatwave failed to mention climate crisis

Most UK media reports on June heatwave failed to mention climate crisis

Exclusive: Analysis of nearly 2,500 articles finds almost three-quarters made no reference to global heating Most of the UK media stories about the record-breaking heatwave that struck in June failed to mention the climate crisis, analysis has found. Nearly 2,500 articles about the extreme heat – when temperatures topped 37C, a record for the time of year – appeared in the UK’s nine main national daily media publications. But nearly three-quarters of them – about 72% – left out any mention of global heating or the climate, according to the analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU). Continue reading...

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Animal Aid@animalaid.org.uk · 2mo ago

Nearly one greyhound died on a British tracks every other day in 2025‼️ Injuries up 31%, deaths up. Yet GBGB claims welfare is improving. It's own figures show more dogs injured and more dogs dying. No amount of welfare spin can hide the truth. #BanGreyhoundRacing

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The Guardian@theguardian.com · 2mo ago

Leading figures from Eton college to attend rightwing London summit

Leading figures from Eton college to attend rightwing London summit

Exclusive: Event co-founded by Jordan Peterson will bring together global populist-right figures, US state officials and Eton teachers The Reform UK MPs Sarah Pochin and Andrew Rosindell will be there. As will a plethora of Reform advisers, backroom staff and figures such as Ben Delo, a British crypto billionaire who has given £4m to Nigel Farage’s party. Yet as populist-right politicians from across the globe and their multimillionaire backers prepare for this year’s Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (Arc) – a rightwing London summit dubbed an “anti-woke” Davos – others whose expected attendance has not been publicised potentially raises more questions. Continue reading...

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Covering Climate Now@coveringclimatenow.org · 2mo ago

A friendly request for our fellow journalists covering the World Cup: Make the climate connection when you're reporting on this year’s historic extreme heat — and help fans understand why their favorite teams and players excelled or languished during this year’s tournament.

The Hottest World Cup in History — Covering Climate Now

This summer’s World Cup will be unlike any other in the 96-year history of the world’s most popular sporting event. Never before have players on the field and spectators in the stands faced the…

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Yale Climate Connections@climateconnections.bsky.social · 2mo ago

“The heat was incredible. I got dizzy during a play and had to drop to the ground. Playing in these temperatures is very dangerous,” Enzo Fernández, Argentine midfielder yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/06/the-...

The 2026 World Cup could be the hottest yet » Yale Climate Connections

A new analysis finds climate change is increasing the odds of dangerous heat during many 2026 World Cup matches, putting players, fans, and workers at greater risk.

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Dr Ellie Chowns MP@elliechowns.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Once again the UK govt condemns Israel's actions and says they are prepared to take further action - then fail to do so. This inaction is unacceptable. Ban settlement trade, sanction Netanyahu, stop all military cooperation with Israel, punish war crimes.

The Green Party of England & Wales@greenparty.org.uk · 2mo ago

Voters of every major party want water and energy in public hands. Labour, the Tories and Reform want more of the same: private profit over public interest. It’s time for public ownership.

YouGov@yougov.co.uk · 2mo ago

Majorities of those who voted for all five main parties in 2024 believe water and energy companies should be run in the public sector Water Grn: 91% should be public Lab: 89% LD: 89% Con: 80% Ref: 78% Energy Grn: 80% Lab: 79% LD: 74% Ref: 68% Con: 59% yougov.com/en-gb/articl...

Met Office - weather and climate@metoffice.gov.uk · 2mo ago

Today has been the hottest day in May on record with Kew Gardens provisionally reaching 34.8°C - exceeding the previous highest May temperature in the UK by a full 2 degrees Celsius🌡️ This heat would be exceptional in the UK even in mid summer, let alone in May📈

A map of the UK showing a temperature of 34.8 degrees Celsius, recorded in Kew Gardens, London on Monday 25 May 2026
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 3mo ago

Health alerts issued for bank holiday weekend as record May heat forecast in UK

Health alerts issued for bank holiday weekend as record May heat forecast in UK

Temperatures expected to reach as high as 33C in southern England or Midlands on Monday * Britain braces for long, hot traffic queues amid extra border checks Amber heat health alerts have been issued for the bank holiday weekend as record-breaking May temperatures as high as 33C (91F) are expected in parts of the UK. The alerts – which indicate a possible risk to life as well as potential damage to properties, significant travel delays and power cuts – were announced for the East Midlands, West Midlands, the east of England, London and the south-east, and will be in effect from 2pm on Friday until 5pm on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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The Guardian@theguardian.com · 3mo ago

British Palestinians feel ‘gaslit’ and unable to speak out, says leading activist

British Palestinians feel ‘gaslit’ and unable to speak out, says leading activist

Ahead of Nakba march, Sara Husseini says many feel they are being treated as suspects rather than victims of mass suffering British Palestinians feel unable to speak openly about Israel’s war on Gaza, the director of the British Palestinian Committee has said, amid what campaigners believe is a growing climate of hostility around Palestinian identity and activism in the UK. Some were afraid to wear Palestinian symbols at work or display Arabic jewellery and keffiyehs in public, Sara Husseini said. Continue reading...

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Caroline Lucas@carolinelucas.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I hope this isn’t true. There are times when it’s more important to put country before party. This is one of them. Burnham’s longstanding commitment to a fairer voting system could transform our democracy & counter the dire threat of a Reform UK government elected on a minority of the vote

Greens suggest they will properly contest byelection in blow to Burnham

Statement follows speculation party would not field candidate in Makerfield or barely fight seat

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