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NEW: UK, Germany and France issue joint statement on "catastrophic" humanitarian situ in Gaza, warning Israel could be in breach of international law by halting entry of aid. "Humanitarian aid should never be contingent on a ceasefire or used as a political tool."

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1 in 7 workers experience ‘major earnings instability’. Not having security and stability in earnings can seriously impact your ability to pay your bills and cover expenses. Especially if you don't have savings. We've funded @resfoundation.bsky.social's report on unstable pay in the UK 🔽 1/3

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"It is once again using starvation as a weapon of war." @elliechowns.bsky.social questions the Government on their response to Israel's decision to block humanitarian aid from entering Gaza.

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Great to see, working hard and bringing community together! 💚🗑️🫂

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Annaliese Dodds has made a principled decision to step down from her role following Starmer's move to cut foreign aid to fund defence spending. Like her, I believe withdrawing from humanitarian commitments is both cruel, counterproductive, and short-sighted.

submitted 5 days ago • 16 comments

Attended the community and volunteer workshop at Bootle Town Hall last night for the Sefton Coast Nature Conservation Strategy 🌳🌍 We're so lucky to have the Sefton coast right on our doorstep but it faces many challenges. Thanks to everyone for a great session. #SeftonCoast #NatureConservation

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Correction. 100% of UK homes should have had heat pumps by 5 years ago. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

submitted 7 days ago • 4 comments

The government could save households £100s a year on their energy bills by making these three changes ⬇️ Why wait?

submitted 8 days ago • 16 comments

I am pleased to announce that I have been selected as the Burnley Green Party candidate for the Burnley Central West Division at Lancashire County Council. As a disabled candidate, I would really appreciate any help I can get, and have a crowdfunder below. #GreenParty #Burnley #Lancashire

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Caroline Lucas: ‘I can’t imagine my parents ever voted Green, but they became less antagonistic’

submitted 9 days ago • 3 comments

Word of the day is one I may have mentioned (frequently): a ‘snaccident’ is the inadvertent eating of an entire packet of biscuits.

submitted 33 days ago • 133 comments

Training people and professionals to spot the signs of coercive control is vital to tackling this problem. So many of us wouldn't be able to tell if it was happening to us, let alone anyone else. Please sign and share this petition, started by @strongerbeginnings.bsky.social

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I was proud to present @thesoilassociation.bsky.social's petition to Parliament this week. Clean water and sustainable farming are vital for my constituents and beyond. That’s why I’ve set up an APPG on water pollution – because healthy soils and rivers are essential for our future.

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Today I asked an Urgent Qu: why would the Govt not wait for new Climate Change Committee advice due in February before announcing new runways and bigger airports? We will see in the morning if ministers act as utterly recklessly as they have trailed…

submitted 35 days ago • 3 comments

I am absolutely furious and terrified at this. Third runway at Heathrow, freezing fuel duty and hiking the bus cap: this Labour government are almost literally pouring petrol on the climate crisis. Shame on them.

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"Fossil fuels are losing their grip on EU energy. At the start of the European Green Deal in 2019, few thought the EU’s energy transition could be where it is today; wind and solar are pushing coal to the margins and forcing gas into structural decline" Big new @ember-energy.org report on EU energy

submitted 41 days ago • 264 comments

Rent controls aren't just about economic justice, but about disability rights too. Yet the minister 'continued to emphasise that he [has] no desire to even think about capping private rents'. Read Mikey of @disrightsuk.bsky.social explain why this matters: www.insidehousing.co.uk/comment/whos...

submitted 76 days ago • 3 comments

This is such a critically necessary and sensible idea. We should follow the French. 🇫🇷 www.pv-magazine.com/2024/11/18/f...

submitted 77 days ago • 23 comments

💸 Millions of people in the UK can't afford to own cars, or can't drive for whatever reason. 🛑 The lack of non-car options means they are trapped around where they live. 🚍 Getting around needs to more affordable, which means less focus on private cars. 🧵A thread on #CarCulture 👇

submitted 81 days ago • 6 comments

I've worked cross-party w/ Labour MP Neil Duncan-Jordan & @unison.org.uk on a motion to end unfair, exploitative employment practices that migrant workers are often trapped into in the health and care sectors. Please write to your MP and ask them to sign our EDM: edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...

submitted 83 days ago • 3 comments

Young Greens 30 under 30 is brilliant. Time and time again I meet young people who really valued the experience and are doing brilliant campaigning in the party. Applications are now open & particularly keen for people from under represented communities to apply! 👇🏼 t.co/yj9GPn6IQl

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Word of the morning is ‘williwaw’ (19th century): a sudden violent squall or a toppling gust of wind. Goes well with ‘thunderplump’: a sudden downpour that soaks you to the skin in seconds.

submitted 88 days ago • 169 comments

Excellent news and a win. Now bikes on trams next year throughout Greater Manchester, alongside dogs travelling as well 🚴🏻‍♀️🚊🐾

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Me, five minutes after meeting someone: “so….. Do you have a library card?”

submitted 89 days ago • 7 comments

Saudia Arabia, which is basically an oil company, prevented the passage of an international treaty to stem plastic pollution Meanwhile, indigenous sovereign nations weren’t even allowed in the room for most of the negotiations heated.world/p/indigenous...

submitted 90 days ago • 2 comments

Looking forward to this evening event on the Past and Future of News in January. 👇📰

submitted 92 days ago • 0 comments

Infuriating. Packed with the denial that is leaving our planet to burn. The Committee on Climate Change have been clear no more aviation expansion - and demand reduction (frequent flyer levy) is the conversation we need to have. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

submitted 93 days ago • 4 comments

Today’s decisive vote on #AssistedDying truly represents how the public feels. The debate was caring and compassionate - with MPs listening closely and respectfully. I’ll continue working cross-party for a final Bill that gives dying people right to choose which ending is best for them.

submitted 96 days ago • 5 comments

Aside from being unable to fight the urge to quote “it’s a bed of nails”, this is good. Integrated urban transport please www.thetimes.com/article/a31f...

submitted 101 days ago • 18 comments

Think Ellie is spot-on to promote a fairer democracy and electoral process for all. Inspiring to campaign on 👇🏻

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Chelsea denounce abuse aimed at Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis after baby news

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Really interesting report from @livingstreets.bsky.social that shows pedestrianised town centres have higher sales. Pedestrians spend more money in local shops than people arriving by car. You only have to look at towns and cities in the Netherlands to see this in action.

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My word of the day (and personal recommendation) is ‘snerdling’ (18th century): nestling cosily beneath the covers and holding off the day a little longer. Morning.

submitted 109 days ago • 876 comments

this sheep is how being on @bsky.app feels

submitted 113 days ago • 79 comments

Feels like the other place has gone a bit MySpace. Tom is still there but selling up and winding down.

submitted 110 days ago • 0 comments

Fantastic action from the Clean Clothes Campaign activists in the Netherlands www.just-style.com/news/banglad...

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A modern fairytale

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The U.N. Climate Change Conference, or COP29, starts as the world’s nations have failed to deliver on the central pledge of last year’s negotiations.

submitted 114 days ago • 16 comments

Hello new Green Party who have followed me on here. If you'd like to be added to my/this starter pack, please let me know! go.bsky.app/EEt8hYP

submitted 117 days ago • 57 comments

Am here now. Here's to bluesky thinking ahead rather than those other spaces. Please follow back for a bit of progressive chatter!

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