Ross McNally
@rossmcnally.bsky.social
Environmentalist, writer, revolution inciter. Caffeinated & bitter. https://sussexbylines.co.uk/author/ross-mcnally/ https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/author/rossmcnally/
I'm sure Farage will be demanding the arrest of these thugs, seeing as he's suddenly so concerned about political violence.
Oxford Clarion@oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 2d agoLeaders of flag-raising group Raise the Colours Oxfordshire placed trackers on highway workers’ cars to find out their home addresses, the High Court has heard. RTC then attempted to intimidate the highway staff into no longer removing flags by repeating their addresses to them.
Congratulations to Abdul El-Sayed, who has clinched the Democratic Party nomination despite AIPAC and corporate PACs spending vast sums of money against him.
Guardian US@us.theguardian.com · 16h agoEl-Sayed, a progressive, beat Haley Stevens, a moderate US representative backed by the party’s establishment. He will now face Republican Mike Rogers in the race to represent the midwestern purple state in the Senate
I wrote recently about the gross irresponsibility of the UK abandoning the Tropical Forests Forever Facility. Now, another aid scheme focused on forest protection in the Congo Basin has been cut by 80% in favour of more military spending. www.carbonbrief.org/uk-withdraws...
UK withdraws millions in funding from world’s second-largest rainforest in Congo - Carbon Brief
The UK has abandoned projects worth tens of millions of pounds that were meant to help protect Congo rainforests and support local people.
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www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-84-... For the moment, we are not even trying to stop making things worse. Let alone trying to fix the problems.
Analysis: 84% of nations miss deadline to identify ‘nature-harming’ subsidies by 2025 - Carbon Brief
Most countries failed to meet a 2025 target to identify all of their subsidies that could be “harmful” to biodiversity, according to Carbon Brief analysis.
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There are some droplets of water falling out of the sky. I remember this – in the good old days, we used to have a special word for it.
I'm looking forward to seeing Abdul El-Sayed win today's Democratic primary in Michigan. If you know anyone there, encourage them to get out and vote. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Michigan votes in key Senate primary as Democrats battle over party’s future
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed leads in polls against centrist Haley Stevens as party looks to regain control of US Senate
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As if driving an SUV wasn't pathetic enough, you can now get an SUV inspired by Elon Musk's tech bro enshittification.
George Monbiot@georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 3d agoClimate science denial in physical form. The Land Rover Defender X (yup - they've gone full Musk). Price: £103,460, plus a few kids' lives. 🧵
Michigan, this is OUR moment. Vote Tuesday, August 4th.
In the real world, the BBC is the architect of Reform. It has for years plastered Farage, and latterly Yusuf, all over its current affairs shows, completely out of proportion with Reform's parliamentary representation or public support for its policies. They should be grateful.
The London Economic@thelondoneconomic.bsky.social · 3d agoReform want to use the Navy to deal with small boat crossings in the Channel, and return migrants to French shores. But when people ask valid questions about the practicalities of this - and the small matter of international maritime law - they don't want to hear about it.
You mean to say that the tax dodging deputy leader of Crypto Nigel's grift vehicle might have questionable integrity?
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 3d agoStandards watchdog investigating Reform UK’s Richard Tice
It's true, rewilding is among the best defences against wildfires. Unfortunately, Ben Goldsmith writing in the Spectator is far from an ideal defender of rewilding.
Guy Shrubsole@guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 3d agoRewilding is the best defence against wildfires (and why the Telegraph is unsurprisingly wrong): spectator.com/article/rewi...
Very disappointing from the new Prime Minister, very much sounding like the previous PM. These are among the world’s most vulnerable and desparate people. They need safe routes and humanity from responsible politicians, not grandstanding. This isn’t doing politics differently.
Now that Farage has proven his mettle in the corruption sphere.
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 3d agoRupert Lowe urges Nigel Farage to work with Restore Britain
Underappreciated at the time and overlooked since, this subversive Dreamworks adventure has never been more relevant | Ross McNally
Over the Hedge at 20: the perfect environmental movie?
Underappreciated at the time and overlooked since, this subversive Dreamworks adventure has never been more relevant
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This is sorely needed in this country. But for a written constitution to be taken seriously, it must be republican, replacing the monarchy and House of Lords with a democratically elected president and upper chamber. It should also make provision for the reunification of Ireland.
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 4d agoDevolution plans strengthen case for written UK constitution, says Burnham
It's despicable to see EU governments tripping over themselves to appear tough on migration and whip up xenophobia (Italy in particular), rather than carefully analysing how this happened and its complex causes.
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 5d agoSpanish PM calls for urgent EU meeting after ‘selfish’ responses to Ceuta crisis
It's literally the exact opposite of a 'protest anthem'. It's pro-genocide propaganda for a settler colonial ethnostate, which sounds like it was shat out by Claude.
No human lives were lost. But for the wildlife of Dunwich Heath, the consequences have been catastrophic. Read this very personal reflection by birder, David Jobbins, on the cost of one of Suffolk's worst wildfires ⤵️ #birds #wildfire @davidj2024.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
What we’ve lost at Dunwich Heath
Dunwich Heath has burned. The wildlife may take decades to recover
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Being 'pragmatic' about North Sea oil and gas drilling means not doing it.
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 6d agoBurnham risks first revolt as PM over apparent support for North Sea drilling
Let him go ahead and play King Herod – he obviously enjoys the murder of children, so he's perfect. www.thenational.scot/news/2642550...
Boy George pulled from West End performance run after releasing pro-Israel song
Boy George has been pulled off a West End performance days before he was set to take the stage as his manager scrambles to minimise backlash to…
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It's actually easily possible that Farage is defeated, in his own tantrum by-election, by a bin. And that's before he's faced much scrutiny over the latest George Cottrell revelations. It would be the most glorious political moment of the decade, and may well save what remains of British democracy.
Stats for Lefties 🍉🏳️⚧️@leftiestats.bsky.social · 6d ago🚨 How the British public would vote in Clacton (excluding undecided voters): ➡️ Nigel Farage ~ 58% 🗑️ Count Binface ~ 42% Via @Survation, 10-13 July 2026 x.com/LeftieStats/...
Josie Long on the privilege of the royal family. #AbolishTheMonarchy
A National Park selling its name to promote a fucking SUV is one of the most disgusting things I've seen in ages. The government needs to fund our National Parks properly. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Peak District National Park partnership with Skoda criticised
Skoda installs adverts for one of their new cars on Peak District National Park signs.
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The Telegraph, that paragon of anti-environmental wank, is exemplifying the transition from climate denial to climate fatalism. www.thenerve.news/p/natasha-wa...
Streeting: our nuclear deterrent keeps us safe & stops nuclear powers going to war with each other But we're being told we have to increase defence spending cus war with Russia is likely. Last month Lord West said if we don't spend more Russians will be stomping down our streets
Greater Manchester; Polls are now open! Head to wheredoivote.co.uk to find your local polling station and head on down! Vote Green today for real hope and real change 💚
It's amazing the extent of straight-up climate denial that still exists when it comes to livestock farming. People are happy to go after fossil fuels, but mention livestock and they close their eyes and stopper up their ears.
I can't wait to see the tantrum he throws when Sky News asks him about this one. He's probably joined Boris Johnson in the fridge. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Revealed: George Cottrell transferred $2m to his mother days before her donations to Reform UK
Exclusive: Sources say Fiona Cottrell told bankers the transfers, received 24-72 hours before her donations to Reform, came from her son
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This clip shows that Polanski is among the most politically competent leaders for our era of populism and social media. Never apologise for bogus attacks made in bad faith. Go on the offensive – call out Farage for his incitement of race riots, for inviting Lucy Connolly to Reform's conference.
The London Economic@thelondoneconomic.bsky.social · last wk.Accepting the post was a mistake and wrong, Polanski refused to apologise to Farage, accusing him of amplifying the post in a 'fundamentally dishonest way."
