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As if recent revelations of the damning state of our schools weren't enough; more evidence of this government's failure to invest in...

As if recent revelations of the damning state of our schools weren't enough; more evidence of this government's failure to invest in the country's vital infrastructure.

So much for taking back control.

https://www.cityam.com/uk-only-replaced-a-third-of-public-investment-since-leaving-eu-think-tank-warns/

Jenny Jones getting recognition for providing some *real* opposition in the House of Lords.Although she and Natalie Bennett are both on...

Jenny Jones getting recognition for providing some *real* opposition in the House of Lords.

Although she and Natalie Bennett are both on record as calling for it to be reformed, while it still exists they are both using their positions to provide some real, principled, opposition to the Tories. It's sad that the 'official' opposition are often absent on that regard.

https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/the-women-leading-britains-political-awakening-356774

Rejoining the Horizon research and innovation initiative is a step in the right direction...

Rejoining the Horizon research and innovation initiative is a step in the right direction...

We all have our own ways to deal with the heat...

We all have our own ways to deal with the heat...

Good luck to the lionesses today.Come on England! Love this take on the England badge by Anton Burmistrov:...

Good luck to the lionesses today.
Come on England!

Love this take on the England badge by Anton Burmistrov: https://antonburmistrov.com/logo-adaptation-for-the-three-lionesses/

It's not too late.With a concerted effort, we could stop this from reaching apocalyptic proportions.It will need systemic change, but...

It's not too late.

With a concerted effort, we could stop this from reaching apocalyptic proportions.

It will need systemic change, but there are still things we can all do on a personal level: eat less meat, stop flying, and vote for the *only* party that takes the climate crisis seriously and is prepared to tell the truth about the challenges we face.

(Spoilers: it's the Green Party)

The planet is burning, yet Labour and Conservatives still cling to their shared "growth first"...

The planet is burning, yet Labour and Conservatives still cling to their shared "growth first" agenda.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66120297

#ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GrowthGrowthGrowth

At least he's admitted it.When challenged by young people demanding action on climate change, Kier Starmer was asked "Which side...

At least he's admitted it.

When challenged by young people demanding action on climate change, Kier Starmer was asked "Which side are the Labour Party on?"

Sir Keir replied: "We're on the side of economic growth".'

The Labour Party is willing to let the planet burn on the altar of "growth, growth, growth".

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/keir-starmer-speech-climate-protest-heckle-b2370470.html

Peter Brookes in today's Times on contrasting efforts to save Iives at sea...#TitanicRescue #GreeceBoatDisaster

Peter Brookes in today's Times on contrasting efforts to save Iives at sea...

#TitanicRescue #GreeceBoatDisaster

No surprise that Justin Tomlinson abstained.Once again standing by and doing nothing. Throughout the lies, the sleaze, and the complete...

No surprise that Justin Tomlinson abstained.

Once again standing by and doing nothing.

Throughout the lies, the sleaze, and the complete absence of any moral fibre, Tomlinson continued to support Johnson.

Willing to sacrifice truth and principles on the altar of political gain.

Happy to be representing the Green Party at today's official launch of Swindon's Festival of Tomorrow.As an IT Consultant with a...

Happy to be representing the Green Party at today's official launch of Swindon's Festival of Tomorrow.

As an IT Consultant with a degree in engineering I want Swindon to be a powerhouse of science and technology, at the centre of the new green technologies the economy will depend on in the years to come.

https://www.festivaloftomorrow.com/

#GreenParty #FestivalOfTomorrow #Swindon #Science

The birds fled as the skies caught fire, but ultimately they would be unable to escape the apocalypse.

The birds fled as the skies caught fire, but ultimately they would be unable to escape the apocalypse.

I grew up on the Isle of Wight so was lucky enough to still have red squirrels in the local woods, where they still survive. Nothing like...

I grew up on the Isle of Wight so was lucky enough to still have red squirrels in the local woods, where they still survive. Nothing like being an island for keeping those pesky Greys at bay!

I'd love it if one day they were restored to our little patch of woodland at Hreod Burna Urban Forest here in Swindon.

#RedSquirrels #RedSquirrelAppreciationDay

https://onthewight.com/red-squirrel-appreciation-day-marks-launch-of-effort-to-expand-range-and-protect-iconic-species/

Hexle is the only game I still play regularly, alongside Wordle. I have the record for the longest continuous streak after my son, who...

Hexle is the only game I still play regularly, alongside Wordle. I have the record for the longest continuous streak after my son, who created it, forgot to take his turn :-) (he beats me 97% of the time).

https://hexle.fergcb.uk/

#Puzzle #Wordle #ProudDadMoment

This is what a leader looks like.New Year greetings of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy...

This is what a leader looks like.

New Year greetings of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy
https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/novorichne-privitannya-prezidenta-ukrayini-volodimira-zelens-80197

#Ukraine️ #NewYear2023

Extreme weather events are the new normal, after governments ignored the science for decades and allowed man-made climate change to run...

Extreme weather events are the new normal, after governments ignored the science for decades and allowed man-made climate change to run rampant.

The consequences are with us here, and now. Many more will die without urgent action.

The UK should be scrapping new coal, oil and gas exploitation and leading the way in renewable energy and insulation to protect British homes from the extremes of heat and cold we now face.

https://youtu.be/pSRtbcW3Pe4

#ClimateCrisis #Climate

I'm a swan!#DogsOfMastodon

I'm a swan!

#DogsOfMastodon

This warmed my heart today. British kids in London performing the traditional Ukrainian carol Shchedryk Shchedryk (AKA The Carol of the...

This warmed my heart today. British kids in London performing the traditional Ukrainian carol Shchedryk Shchedryk (AKA The Carol of the Bells). Sung in Ukrainian, after they were taught the lyrics by their two Ukrainian classmates.

Thanks to the BBC's #UkraineCast for bringing it to my attention.

https://youtu.be/p7UCGL6Z7c4

#Ukraine #Christmas2022

Today's court decision on the immoral Rwanda deportation scheme is being widely reported as a victory for the government.However, as...

Today's court decision on the immoral Rwanda deportation scheme is being widely reported as a victory for the government.

However, as @davidallengreen writes, it's not that simple.

When you're making decisions that will affect the rest of someone's life, it's right that you do so carefully, diligently, and with humanity. The Home Secretary has so far failed that test.

https://davidallengreen.com/2022/12/how-the-government-won-but-also-lost-the-court-case-on-rwanda-removal-policy/

#Rwanda #Immigration #SafeAndLegalRoutes

Bunny would love to be allowed onto the ice to pay a visit to that heron in the distance.No Bunny, birdies are our friends.#DogsOfMastodon

Bunny would love to be allowed onto the ice to pay a visit to that heron in the distance.

No Bunny, birdies are our friends.

#DogsOfMastodon