Well, I can confirm *this* Mark Strong is very much still alive, as indeed is Marco Giuseppe Salussolia (his birth name) 🤣https://en.mediamass.net/people/mark-strong/deathhoax.html

Prime Minister who? 🤔 More #AISlop 🙄

News Analysis@newsanalysis.com · 4d ago

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak described the death of Cambridge University lecturer Jason Arday as a "tragedy on so many levels." He questioned the university's duty of care in a BBC interview on Saturday. #jasonarday #News

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak described the death of Cambridge University lecturer Jason Arday as a "tragedy on so many levels." He questioned the university's duty of care in a BBC interview on Saturday. #jasonarday #News

Jason Arday death 'tragedy on so many levels' says PM

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak described the death of Cambridge University lecturer Jason Arday as a "tr...

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Green groups (incl my employer @transportaction.bsky.social) call on PM @andyburnham.bsky.social to break his deafening silence on the climate crisis: tinyurl.com/222mf3fr. Congrats to @gnd-network.bsky.social and #Uplift (@zoeavison.bsky.social) for coordinating this. See also tinyurl.com/3tm94kj9.

Green groups urge Andy Burnham to break silence on climate crisis

More than 50 organisations say PM urgently needs to show leadership and prepare British people for scale of change needed as UK struggles through another heatwave

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It's been a busy week! Time for one of my favourite 🇧🇪 🍺 #BrugseZot (the one with the beer pipeline!)

Paid opportunity for Disabled people: Please share Are you interested in floating bus stops? Are you a Disabled person based in the UK? Why not apply to the Floating Bus Stops Disability Advisory Group? Applications close midnight Wednesday 09/09/2026 wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/floating-bus...

Floating Bus Stops Research Disability Advisory Group - Information and Application Form

Wheels for Wellbeing is an award-winning charity supporting disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling.

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Today the government held an emergency session on extreme heat and wildfires, whilst reportedly eyeing up weakening the ZEV mandate. Director of politics @hollybt.bsky.social responds. 👇

2 extreme examples of #AntisocialParking in #Kemptown #Brighton yday 1 Half on 🚲 lane, half on pavement, blocking access to bus stop high boarding kerb 🙄 2 Across dropped kerb & tactile paving at corner. Driver wouldn't move even when #Disabled people tried to get past 😡 @livingstreets.bsky.social

"but net zero is too expensive" www.theguardian.com/business/202...

UK heatwaves may have cost economy £4.4bn in lost output so far this year, analysis finds

Verdant thinktank says cost could top £25bn a year by 2030 and calls for maximum temperature for working and urban redesign to cool down cities

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The EHRC's new Code of Practice is now in effect. Here's what you need to know! transactual.org.uk/know-your-ri... #TransRights #Trans #TransResources

Drought impacting on #Wildlife in Queen's Park [QUNSPK ] Local Wildlife Site #LWS #Brighton #Biodiversity #Nature #brightonwildlife

Richford@mrichalan.bsky.social · last wk.

Sussex News on Facebook Queen's Park pond, Brighton drying out as resident calls for urgent water supply. sussex.news/brighton-hov...

There's been extensive research on floating bus stops, where cycle tracks pass bus stops on a main road. They need to be designed well - but the claims they're dangerous just don't match the evidence. Without them, cycling won't be inclusive & safe for everyone. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...

Disability campaigners call on mayor to scrap floating bus stops

The stops, first introduced in 2013, involve a cycle lane running between a bus stop and the pavement

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For those who missed it earlier, this is me talking about democratic infrastructure and agency. Thanks to @democracyinnovator.bsky.social for invitation!

Democracy Innovators Podcast@democracyinnovator.bsky.social · 2w ago

🎙️ @anthonyzach.be is the founder of Democratic Society, an organisation that works across Europe to build democratic infrastructure and improve participation in government. With over 15 years' experience in this field, he offers a realistic perspective on politics, democracy and civic tech.

Still blown away by visit yday to Kindly Ease The Tension exhibition by @dshenton.bsky.social exhibition at #NorwichCastle www.norwichcastle.norfolk.gov.uk/article/7426... Amazing collection of moving *and* funny (hilarious, even) artwork from LGTQI+ life over the last 50 years 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 😢 🙂

I'm pro all this, but we need new approaches for the lack of mayoral scrutiny - here's our overview from last year and some approaches that would improve civic scrutiny research.mysociety.org/html/mayoral...

Mayoral Scrutiny

New forms of devolution need new forms of scrutiny

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As wildfires devastate communities across Europe, the climate crisis can no longer be ignored. Transport produces almost a third of carbon emissions. Choosing sustainable travel is one of the easiest ways to reduce your carbon footprint and support a cleaner future.

++BREAKING++ The UK and Spanish governments have issued a joint statement overnight: "[We] agreed that this summer’s wildfires demonstrated that climate change was now a national security emergency facing Europe and threatening our way of life." www.gov.uk/government/n...

You are invited to the 2025 Shared Micromobility State of the Industry Report for North America launch event on August 6th at 2pm ET! Be the first to hear about the findings and trends from shared micromobility in 2025! Catch up on the last 6 reports and register today! ➡️ nabsa.net/2026/07/27/2...

Following on from @cityinfinity.bsky.social post today, it'll be even easier to get to #Antwerp from the end of the year!

Trip By Trip & Sidetrack@tripbytriporg.bsky.social · 4w ago

Eurostar to offer direct, no-train-changing London to Antwerp services from December 2026. sidetrack.blog/2026/07/24/e...

Eurostar to offer direct, no-train-changing London to Antwerp services from December 2026. sidetrack.blog/2026/07/24/e...

Eurostar to offer direct, no-train-changing London to Antwerp services from December 2026

Eurostar will introduce direct services from London St Pancras International to Antwerp-Central Railway Station from 14 December 2026, eliminating the need for passengers travelling from the United…

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Simple message, really. Thanks for the bluntness, @nondriver.bsky.social. #UrbanTruth

Buses, famously for the richer classes and upper orders.

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WC Final(ly)... Don't mess this up 🇪🇸

Great to see so many people enjoying themselves at @transpridebrighton.bsky.social yesterday 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈🙂. But let's remember this is not just a celebration of diversity & inclusion, it's a protest against all those who would deny our #Trans family & friends their freedom to be who they are ✊

After a packed 2 days at #2026TPM #Manchester it's off to #TransportPlanningSociety reception representing @transport-initiatives.com. Celebrating & promoting transport planning for thriving places - if you've travelled anywhere today, thank a transport planner 🙂

If you work with UK councils, please help us spread the word. The more councils that take part in Right of Reply, the fairer and more accurate the Scorecards will be for everyone. Can you share this with your networks? @local.gov.uk @transportaction.bsky.social @ashden-org.bsky.social

Great walk around central Manchester led by Claire Stocks of #TfGM. A good link between the main #2026TPM conference & the drinks & dinner (with ⚽ in the background!)

On my way up to #Manchester for #2026TPM. Anyone else going & wants to meet for a 🍺 later let me know!

“Why do you say ‘Jews and Palestinians?’” Let’s talk about it :) (1/8)