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As a journalist who covers extremism at the local level, I think it’s a mistake to view Trump’s Napoleonic statement as solely about presidential power. Consider if it’s interpreted as a wink and a nod for any extremist to act outside the law to “save” the country as they see fit

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“It’s a moonshot.” Vienna has a $21 billion plan to end its dependence on imported fossil gas with heat pumps, boreholes and energy efficiency. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

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This.

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“People talk about sustainability, but what exactly are we sustaining?” www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

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@thinknpc.bsky.social has announced a £1.5m environmental project with support to be given to 180 smaller charities. With funding from @tnlcomfund.bsky.social the project will aim to amplify the voices of those most affected by climate change in England and Scotland.

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Breaking News: The Trump administration plans to cut 84% of staff at the office that funds the U.S.'s disaster recovery, raising questions about how the country will rebuild from hurricanes, wildfires and other calamities made worse by climate change.

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Big clean-out day at my charity. It’s very cathartic, would recommend.

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"I'm scared about where things are going if we don't change the system." @newhamgreens.bsky.social councillor @natehiggins.bsky.social spoke to Young MVM Ambassador Amelie Abass about the dangers of a system that ignores millions of voters. 📹 Full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ln...

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This is very bad. english.elpais.com/climate/2025...

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We were happy to co-sign this letter alongside @unison.org.uk and colleagues at @refugeecouncil.bsky.social, urging the UK Government to reconsider the devastating decision to ban refugees who have taken dangerous journeys from seeking British citizenship. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...

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The government has overhauled public sector procurement guidance to urge councils, government departments, the NHS and non-departmental bodies to prioritise local charities when commissioning. www.charitytimes.com/ct/Governmen...

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🤦‍♂️ So Labour are making ads boasting about deportations, with Reform-style branding. Why are Labour trying to be like Farage and his mates? If only the Government put as much effort into creating a fast, fair and dignified asylum system.

submitted 16 days ago • 35 comments

Good news for cultural stuff in Coventry. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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For folks who bang on about the rule of law so much, they are awfully keen on breaking the law. Judges are not "activists", and claiming so risks undermining the rule of law far more than abiding by it to not discriminate against migrants does.

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❗ Green GAIN from Labour Warwick All Saints and Woodloes (Warwick) council by-election result: GRN: 34.9% (+22.1) REF: 21.8% (+21.8) LAB: 19.4% (-24.7) CON: 18.6% (-15.7) LDEM: 5.3% (-3.5) +/- 2023

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I am pleased to see Rupert Lowe has installed solar panels on his farm. It’s a shame Reform Party does not want ordinary people to benefit from cheap, clean, renewable energy. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Inside Britain's fascist fight club: Secret footage shows far-right group preparing for 'race war' An undercover investigation by ITV News has revealed how ‘Active Club England’ is using extreme fitness and fraternity to recruit and radicalise members for a so-called 'race war' tinyurl.com/48fzy5db

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"The British public want refugees who have been given safety in our country to integrate into and contribute to their new communities, so it makes no sense for the Government to erect more barriers." www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/latest/news/...

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Everything should come with a CO₂ score to help consumers make better decisions.

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35% of voters preferring Reform or Greens; based on the 2024 general election's 28.9 million voters, that's equal to over 10 million voters, represented by 9 seats in Parliament.

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Fewer than 1 in 10 people support Kemi Badenoch’s proposed 15-year wait on citizenship, according to our new @focaldata.bsky.social poll. "It’s baffling that her first big proposal is to make it harder to become British" says @sundersays.bsky.social www.britishfuture.org/fewer-than-1...

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Impressed by this new research into racial inequity in our housing system. The disproportionate no. of Black, Asian and minority ethnic families who are homeless or overcrowded has been known for years, but this shows they are more likely to be paying higher rents or living in homes in disrepair

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Devastating to see the UK gov use this tactic. Portraying people seeking safety as a line of faceless, nameless figures is dehumanising and undignified. With heightened community tensions in the UK it's also reckless and totally unnecessary www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Great discussion here about the future of museums with @benansell.bsky.social @tonybutler1.bsky.social @stephenkb.bsky.social Sara Wajid and Sharon Ament. Culture, community and cash at the heart of the debate. Give it a listen. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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In The Observer, @robfordmancs.bsky.social makes an important point that is not heard often enough in the current political debate.

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If Badenoch doesn't want to do fundraising dinners and constituency events and "appears to view media duties as a chore and a challenge," why did she want to be Leader of the Opposition? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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@labourtogether.bsky.social research last year, found that British people are enthusiastic about migrants gaining UK citizenship. Our "Migration in the Age of Insecurity" report showed people see migrants as contributing more if they become citizens. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Astonishing

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"If you’ve ever wondered why climate change or vaccines have become fronts in the culture war, listen in. Yes, this series will terrify you. But isn’t it better to understand what we’re facing?" My review of Lucy Easthope's new BBC podcast, At Your Own Peril www.newstatesman.com/culture/radi...

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The contortions the media are doing today not to call Trump’s Gaza plan for a luxury rebuilt with Trump casinos, hotels & high rise condos batshit mental is quite something.

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Join our CEO @shabna.bsky.social at UCL's Sarah Parker Remond Centre, where she will present key findings from our recent report examining rising Islamophobia in the UK and the impact for Muslim communities. 🗓️ Tuesday 11th Feb 🕔 5-7pm 📍University College London 🎟️ Reserve a spot 👉 ow.ly/B45q50UVHfo

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If you are able, please do support Indy bookshops. The near monopoly of an online giant is skewering the industry. Without Indies, we simply wouldn't be here. @bookcornerhx.bsky.social @serenitybookshop.bsky.social @trumanbooks.bsky.social @drakebookshop.bsky.social @forumbooks.bsky.social

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• Get a library card • Use your library card • Support indie booksellers • Read banned books • Read diverse authors • Resist • Repeat #booksky #resist

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If it does close, I'm going to miss the Prince Charles so much << "Leicester Square is an embarrassment, but the Prince Charles single-handedly redeems it. It’s one of the places that makes London worth living in." www.theguardian.com/film/2025/fe...

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Wait, what? You're desperately worried about integration and then the first policy you come out with is to make citizenship, which has long been seen as a key element of integration, more difficult? Even leaving aside the administrative nightmare you'd probably create, that's odd - to say the least.

submitted 17 days ago • 51 comments

C is for Corruption … C.

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