Why is Britain a tinderbox? Because: 1) The climate crisis, obvs; but also - 2) *6.4 million hectares* of farmland in England & Wales is riddled with field drains - draining water from the land where it could be retaining it. Make Britain Wet Again! ahdb.org.uk/drainage

Dear @lucympowell.bsky.social You’ve put up a post about regional mayors being given more power and money in their areas. As you have replies turned off (why?!) could you tell me what will happen with areas that don’t have a regional mayor. Like Shropshire? It’s a reasonable question.

She’s got a point.

Caroline Voaden@carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social · last wk.

Burnham’s ambition to boost technical education should be applauded, but having read the proposals, I have questions… What do you think? Have a read of the policy via the link below. 📌

France is burning! We need to stop drilling. #StopRoseBank #StopSharonGraham

Another Green@anothergreen.bsky.social · 3w ago

If you are a Unite member and want more climate action (not less), look out for the ballot paper which should arrive in the next couple of days. Sharon Graham has argued for more drilling in the North Sea and briefed against Ed Miliband because of his work on net zero. Time to dump Sharon!

Heat waves, wildfires and floods. Rightly we focus on carbon emissions but we can't afford to ignore the key role biodiversity also plays, "loss of biodiversity accelerates climate risks: Degraded ecosystems are more vulnerable to floods, droughts and invasive species." #environment  #ClimateAction

My Zero Carbon #ClimateAction@myzerocarbon.org · 3w ago

. Why carbon emissions and biodiversity can't stay in separate silos We need to take urgent #ClimateAction right now to avoid the worst of Climate Change! Read on: theenergyst.com/why-carbon-... .

Ruin a book by adding a word. Enduring Love Handles

Amazon 💙 🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇺🇦 🇪🇺@wendyw13.bsky.social · 2w ago

Ruin a book by adding a word. The Old Man and the Sea Horse

There is more to talk about than your favourite bar snacks ffs.

Pete@countzerorepeat.bsky.social · 2w ago

For some of us a wake up call. For others a don't look up moment.

The new Prime Minister has argued for "good growth in every postcode". That ambition should include access to nature, clean rivers, healthy green spaces and climate resilience in every single community. Read more: buff.ly/1MikkbV

So let me get this right. What was aid to developing countries is now loans? They have to pay it back? With interest? How? And when?

Warren Oates@warrenoates1.bsky.social · 2w ago

Interesting approach to afford cutting bus fares from £3 to £2. It's basically being done by reducing the amount spent on international development by converting £400m of climate payments to loans. Which will likely have the effect of switching who gets this money... 1/2

All of the things mentioned in this article took place in the last week of Keir Starmer’s time as PM. His work ethic is off the scale.

Elaine Y@eleniwhy.bsky.social · 2w ago

“Keir Starmer was busy in his final weeks. He’s unlikely to be thanked for it in the short-term, but hindsight can be a surprising thing.”

bsky.app/profile/mart... I can’t tell you how paltry this looks when handled by an expert. So read it for yourselves.

Martin Lewis@martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 2w ago

NEWS: Its just been announced that electricity VAT is to be scrapped for six months from 1 October, but will it actually save you money? Martin Lewis instant analysis

...with long term aims to totally end it and medium term aims to half rough sleeping. Published December 2025. 2/2 www.gov.uk/government/p...

A National Plan to End Homelessness

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Oh god. Streeting is walking up Downing St.

Where the hell is Streeting? Planning the new coup?

Well it all seems to be going swimmingly.

Correct.

Richard Hermer@richardhermer.bsky.social · 2w ago

This Labour government has done some remarkable things. In just two years, under Keir, we have ended austerity, with record investment in public services. We have ensured the NHS is on track to cut waiting times at the fastest rate in its history. (1/2)

Headlines will never be the same again. This landmark ruling today against the Daily Mail will reverberate across the sector. pressgazette.co.uk/media_law/da...

Dale Vince wins damages on appeal over 'unfair' Daily Mail headline juxtaposition

Dale Vince wins three-year battle against the Daily Mail after he was misleadingly pictured next to a headline about a "'sex pest' donor"

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What an accolade. Someone (naming no names) with very small feet has some very big boots to fill. He’s at the buses stage. Could take a while.

Laura Phillips@lauraphillips.bsky.social · 3w ago

@pippacrerar.bsky.social: ‘EXCL: Keir Starmer has become first UK PM to be presented with Légion d’honneur by French president, in recognition of his work on security of Europe.’1/

The Bee Guy knows his stuff. Properly knows his stuff. Give him a follow.

The Bee Guy@thebeeguy.bsky.social · 3w ago

It’s back!!! #theBeeAt3 Let’s do this again…because we need to know this stuff. It matters. Please #repost / #share so more people can learn about #bees. It costs nothing and might just help these wonderful endangered creatures. Thanks folks. Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more…

We all need a bit of Jude in our lives.

@kaybell27.bsky.social · 3w ago

Absolutely heart warming video, Bellingham not only a great footballer but a really compassionate and caring man ❤️

Still working. For Ukraine. For European unity. For our country. In a few days time he will be gone. I will never, ever forgive the traitorous idiots. They have spent two years plotting to make the country less safe.

John Johnston@bawsman.bsky.social · 3w ago

Well done Keir ✊👍

No babies, but my son employed as a govt civil servant, then got married & mortgaged a flat. His missus is nursing at GOSH So, I'd hope this is a voluntary move. .

12 people have been arrested as part of an investigation into a suspected extreme right-wing terror plot against an Islamic gathering in Suffolk The UK Ijtima, which hosted 15,000 Muslims for a programme of talks and discussions, was closed and evacuated by police on Sunday

Great news, it’s just been announced that when the current contract ends in 2028 the Merseyrail system in Liverpool and surrounding area will be brought into public ownership. Thank you Keir Starmer for giving metro mayors to powers to do this.

Where’s the ‘small boat crossings down 40%’ in a year headlines? Well done Keir and his team.

See all those little insects that look like flies? They’re bees. Campanula bees. On my Campanula plant. They’re about 0.6cm long. Teeny tiny perfectly formed little bees.

He's allowed people to say all political parties are the same. Starmer bought stability and a serious attitude to the role, Burnham doesn't seem capable of doing the same. He could have supported Starmer instead he chose plotting.

What?!!!!

Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO 🇬🇧🇺🇦🇬🇱@dailyherald.bsky.social · 4w ago

🚨 BREAKING: Ann Widdecombe’s death is now being investigated over fears she was murdered in her home

It’s behind a paywall. Be nice if he could let the majority of the country know what his plans are. Without having to fork out money.

INGRIDNETWORKING@ingridjones.bsky.social · 4w ago

While worrying about UK Gov DIP defence and foreign policy, I wonder why "man of the people" Andy #Burnham chose to put what Antonia Bance MP @antoniabance.bsky.social calls his "great piece" in the Times behind a paywall and not in #Guardian or elsewhere so it'd be free to read. This is a red flag.