UK govts don't lack resources to improve the quality of life. Even if it does not embrace modern monetary theory, borrow, or hike taxes, it can harvest billions by eliminating tax, legal and fiscal policy anomalies. Some suggestions are in the linked article. Poverty is a political choice.

Here’s how the chancellor can raise the billions needed to improve the quality of life of millions

Prem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour member of the House of Lords, and Contributing Editor at Left Foot Forward. Mi...

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The UK government ceasing automatically to support almost anything the government of Israel does is a major shift. The next step should be to rescind the ban on #PalestineAction, to stop treating protesters as terrorists, and to acknowledge that those seeking to disrupt a genocide may have a point.

Councils have spent months preparing for local government reorganisation, at considerable expense. Now Labour is reviewing the whole process. It’s time for the government to end the chaos and give councils the certainty they deserve.

So pleased to see @zackpolanski.bsky.social demanding the Government’s suppressed then redacted report on ecosystem collapse be published in full. People can’t prepare for what they don’t know - concealing this report is unforgivable #WildSummit

Polanski calls for report on ecosystem collapse to be published in full

Green leader says ministers must stop ‘hiding the truth’ about threat to UK security from climate and nature crisis

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I'm delighted that the real boss of our house, Bella, has been crowned Purr Minister of the UK. We are a nation of animal lovers, and I am proud to play a leading role in championing animal issues in Parliament. Animal protection isn’t a side issue.

Andy Burnham faces a clear test of leadership. He must stand up to the fossil fuel lobby and rule out Rosebank and Jackdaw. Read Carla Denyer’s full article below 👇

"A vote for @zackpolanski.bsky.social would be a vote to push Burnham further to the left. Even people who voted for Labour could see [voting for Zack] as a strong signal to this Labour government to be the best version of itself." Read the full article at the link in the thread 🔗

At the Stourbridge Fair at the Leper Chapel in Cambridge - one of the oldest non-Uni buildings in the city. Organised by Cambridge PPF (cambridgeppf.org) also with Mayor of Cambridge Maria Cleminson.

1 month to go! #CycleToSchoolWeek returns 5–9 October. This year we’re exploring The Cost of the School Run and how cycling can help make school journeys work better for everyone. Get your school involved & access FREE campaign resources. Make a pledge: cycletoschoolweek.co.uk

We need a government that will be upfront with the public, not parrot fossil fuel talking points. A Prime Minister who will protect our national security and long-term prosperity. He must say NO to more drilling in the North Sea.

North Sea oil and gas is a test of leadership for Labour and they’re already failing

This summer we reached an inflection point. From now on, people living in the UK will only become more familiar with the real-world consequences of...

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Vote for George Parkes in the Ware Christchurch by-election on Thursday 24th September. George will join a hardworking team that is delivering real results for Ware. Artwork here by local artist Ana Olarou who also decorated benches along the tow path between Ware and Hertford.

The thing about Artificial Intelligence is that, frankly, it's thick.

Brynley Heaven@brynleyheaven.bsky.social · 6d ago

I don't think so

"Big disappointment" is an understatement. This is criminal. Breaks every UK environmental commitment, in a year when we've seen a tiny glimpse of what the disruption will be from climate catastrophe. Supporters of such schemes are way out of touch with what's needed to undo 200 years of emissions.

LuxJude352@luxjude352.bsky.social · 6d ago

If Andy Burnham goes ahead with this, the honeymoon is over. The first big disappointment in him. #r4today #Jackdaw

Councillor @kathryn-fisher.bsky.social speaking at yesterday's planning committee, where plans for the market overhaul were approved despite clear trader and environmental concerns. Read the full story in the Cambridge Independent: www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/cambrid...

#VoteGreen - #GetGreensElected

BritainVotesNow@britainvotesnow.bsky.social · 6d ago

🔔 Frome West ED (Somerset Council) By-election result: 🟢 Green HOLD Congratulations to Cllr Dominic James Ellison

Tice is lying. Drilling in the north sea will not bring anyone's bills down. What will bring bills down is more renewables and unlinking the price of electric from the price of gas. #r4today

Climate breakdown is a national security threat. Nature loss puts our food, water, health, economy and stability at risk. The Government no longer has the luxury of time. We need urgent action and a dedicated Climate Protection Unit. We need a Number 10 for the future.

At the Cambridgeshire County Council Highways &Transport Committee yesterday we heard a petition about safety concerns for pedestrians and cyclists at a junction #cambridge . I asked about the doubts the petitioner had about a previous safety audit. www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/calls-t...

Calls to review ‘dangerous’ Cambridge junction rejected by county council

Residents signed a petition, complaining of design flaws.

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"We need the Govt to prioritise cooling in settings where people are vulnerable, ensuring emergency services are properly equipped to respond to extreme heat, setting up cool spaces for the public, and introducing measures to ensure people can stay safe in the workplace." @adrianramsay.bsky.social

NEW BLOGPOST: "Government gives Cambridge City Council £96m to build hundreds of council homes" cambridgetownowl.com/2026/08/25/g... Turns out the long term investment partnership enables Cambridge to build well over 1,000 new homes.

Government gives Cambridge City Council £96m to build hundreds of council homes

The announcement from the Prime Minister and the Housing Secretary enables the redevelopment of Hanover and Princess Court to go ahead with the new council housing as planned (It’s worth noti…

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Public CONTROL is not public OWNERSHIP Andy Burnham's bus reforms in Manchester were good, but they show that with public control, shareholders still take out profits Our buses, water and other public services should be run in public ownership - not public control

This Land Ltd was established by the then Conservative-led Cambridgeshire County Council, (in office until 2021), but I’ve never gotten my head round why the anti-Tory group or the LibDems since 2025 did not bring the functions back in house & dissolve it .

Phil Rodgers@philrodgers.co.uk · 3w ago

A follow-up article from Andrew Rowson about This Land Ltd. publicinterestreport.blogspot.com/2026/08/why-...

Bbc #Wato (Jonny Dimond) just did a whole item on the Thames barrier needing replacing early… without once mentioning the >reason< why!: ie Without mentioning human caused climate chaos / sea-level rise. In the middle of this summer of extreme climate impacts, that’s a stunning fail. Pse repost.

Combining solar farms and boosting #biodiversity: a positive report H/T @inkcapjournal.bsky.social www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/news/new-rep...

New report of Suffolk solar farm showcases ecological best practice | Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Pioneering 12-year study carried out by Suffolk Wildlife Trust at Broxted Estate & Solar Farm Suffolk demonstrates how renewable energy generation and biodiversity restoration can be achieved together...

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Last week I was honoured to be Mayor of Cambridge, Maria Cleminson's consort on the Mayor's Day out to Great Yarmouth. We met up with Great Yarmouth Mayor Jade Martin and John Woodcock who started the Mayor's Day Out 41 years ago! It's such a great way to bring residents together. #Cambridge

Article from Andrew Rowson about the financial position of This Land Ltd, the county council's wholly-owned development company. Includes discussion of their most recent draft accounts. publicinterestreport.blogspot.com/2026/08/this...

This Land Ltd's total losses grow to £75.8 million

By Andrew Rowson Cambridgeshire County Council's (CCC) wholly owned housing development company - This Land Ltd - recently produced its tent...

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Interviewed by That’s TV Cambridgeshire about Adam’s Road Cyclestreet Listening to residents, I am championing 3 priorities for where the money should be going to make Cambridge cycle safer: 1) resurfacing to tackle potholes 2) proper LTN1/20 bike lanes 3) 20mph speed limit across Cambridge

The UK has rightly imposed sanctions on countries like Russia. International law must be applied consistently. That’s why the Government must also impose sanctions on the Israeli Government's illegal settlements in Palestinian territory.

Greens are calling for transparency from the Cambridge Water Scarcity Group. So far no substantive information has been provided about how our water deficit can be resolved. "Water credits" have been proposed - but even the Environment Agency says this is a bad idea.