The climate challenge we face today is stark. It’s an existential fight between the climate wreckers and the climate defenders. At the C40 World Mayors Summit, we’re taking it on, countering denial and misinformation with hope and real progress.

Where do you start with this? The Shadow Energy Secretary is promoting claims that even a nanosecond of thought would identify as laughably unserious.

More analysis from @persuasionuk.bsky.social on the public trade-offs for upcoming budget: strongmessagehere.substack.com/p/understand... Labour pay a higher political price for manifest failure (public realm, cost of living, child poverty) than for manifesto failure (raising taxes).

Rare that i find optimism in polling nowadays (17% what?) but great analysis here from @steveakehurst.bsky.social showing the Chancellor may (MAY) get away with tax rises in the budget if it leads to proper impacts on public services and cost of living. www.newstatesman.com/politics/pol...

At least this analysis is helping with my imposter syndrome.

Our Natural Renewal reception in the House of Lords showed the strength of commitment from business, finance & NGOs to restore nature. This government has a real chance to lead on nature recovery - with ambitious leadership and strong policy. Thanks to Aviva for sponsoring.

"It is wrong that people have to leave the communities they grew up in to find well-paid, good jobs" - this is why clean power represents a key industrial opportunity. 📣 See below for our Directors' comments on the Clean Energy Jobs Plan. 👇

Fabulous news!

Strong strategy from the Government putting workers and unionised jobs front and centre of the transition. Exactly how we should be talking about clean energy with communities. magazine.newstatesman.com/2025/10/19/e...

After decades of underinvestment we're driving forward the biggest upgrade in Britain's electricity grid in generations. Making sure our electricity remains resilient, creating thousands of jobs across the country and delivering economic growth to every corner of the UK.

Climate investment is /THE/ investment opportunity of the 21st century. The UK has been on the front foot at every stage of this transition and we now need to ensure we get the full economic benefits of this over the coming decades.

In her words: the next Industrial Revolution will be judged not just on how many jobs it creates, but on who gets those jobs. Stay tuned for contributions from Energy Saving Trust, Renters' Reform Coalition, and Seahorse Environmental. Want to contribute? Email [email protected] ✍️

Make it make sense!

Felt the blistering anger coming from the screen of Stephen's Inside Politics this morning but that didn't mean one line didn't make me really chuckle: "I can confirm that our existence runs through at least one act of integration, in the main."

Sad news but some wonderful tributes to an amazing actress. Kitty is one of the most iconic comedy performances of all time. "I say fixed. A shifty-looking youth in plimsolls waggled my aerial and wolfed my gypsy creams, but thats the comprehensive system for you."

This is an incredible achievement that the Mayor deserves an enormous amount of credit for. He chose what was right over what was easy &, as a result, countless Londoners lives will be saved. Now Labour must make the case for clean air action all over the country. www.london.gov.uk/london-meets...

Kicking off our first panel of Conference - @paulmcnamee.bsky.social speaks on how farming underpins not only our rural economy, but also our entire society.

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Jacinda Ardern one of the best climate communicators we have. She must be protected at all costs.

Pedro Sanchez, Spain's PM, says net zero has not been as much of an issue in Spain because moving to renewables has led to noticeable reduction in energy prices. Countries around the world need to update their grids and systemes that will allow them to do the same.

Still at GAP summit, Magdalena Anderssen, ex-PM of Sweden, says the UK has set a good international example of how to make the green transition real to people: 'Talk about how this transition brings investment and growth and more jobs to your area.'

At the Global Progress Action summit where Starmer just ended his speech identifying climate as one of the greatest security challenges the UK faces and the only way to 'get the boot of Putin off our neck'. Interesting link between tackling migration and tackling climate as dual challenges.

This is just to say I have eaten the swans that were in the duck pond and which you were probably saving for the King Forgive me they were delicious so white and so necky

From 3 Labour party conf events in our 1st year and 8 in our 2nd to a full @lcefuk.bsky.social programme this year covering the most important issues in climate, enviro and politics A huge thanks to all our sponsors and partners for making it happen. And look forward to seeing people in Liverpool!

🚨 Register now for LCEF's Party Conference events! 🚨 We're delighted to invite you to register for LCEF's #Lab25 programme! This year, we're hosting over 18 events in the LCEF x Anacta Hub, covering a wide range of topics from farming to green skills and community energy.

Great to speak at TUC congress on the unhelpful narrative of builders vs blockers. Its not how you take people with you and get development moving in communities. Thanks to Prospect Union for hosting and their report showing supported regulators on the front foot can be accelerators or growth.

Our second panel on energy infrastructure and the grid is now looking at how we deliver clean power by 2030. Chaired by Virginia Sentence, and featuring Lola McEvoy MP, Jeremy Adams, @dharavyas.bsky.social, and Ed Hezlet (@watt_direction) #ggsummit

Our first panel is discussing a new settlement for nature and planning. Chair @jessicaelgot.bsky.social is joined by @pollybillington.bsky.social, @rachelblakemp.bsky.social, Natasha Hyde and Ali Plummer.

And we are off! Welcoming words from our Director @paulmcnamee.bsky.social and Andrew Wordsworth from from Sustainable Ventures for our #ggsummit with the Labour Growth Group

What was going on with nicholas watt's footwear on tonights newsnight?

🌍 Thrilled to join the LCEF Advisory Board alongside an inspiring group of changemakers who are deeply committed to climate justice and bold in their pursuit of real climate action. Grateful to be part of this journey! 💚 #ClimateJustice #LCEF #ClimateAction #Leadership

Really excited to be bringing a trade union perspective to the LCEF advisory board. Climate change is a trade union issue, and LCEF have been great champions of a pro-worker, pro-clinate agenda across the movement.

Still have to pinch myself sometimes at the level of talent i get to work with through LCEF. Not to mention the energy and passion to basically make the world a better place.

Why is this so good? Please put it on spotify whoever is in charge of that kind of stuff.

About 210,000 people will do Park Run this weekend, in 1346 different events I wonder how many - if any - of the 30 attempts to hold an asylum protest will be as big as the nearest parkrun

Weve already started adapting to the climate changes we see every year. A/C has to be part of that solition to protect our workers and the most vulnerable in society. Good outline here from Polly who is always cool no matter the air conditioning.

Two of my favourite new musicals from the past decade have specifically referenced the movie Ghostbusters 2 in their song lyrics. Which isnt a lot but its weird that it happened twice.

Not for the first time I am begging angry people to put the phone down, walk through actual streets, go to actual pubs, stand on the touch line at local sports clubs, browse Saturday markets, chat with ramblers on footpaths and rediscover beauty & contentedness.

Good round up of the 'Chris-mass exodus' that Labour experienced last week and what it means for the builders vs blockers debate in the wider labour movement.

This will cheer up your morning.

Reform UK can't just go around writing unhinged letters threatening investors with reprisals for growing our green economy and creating good, well-paid jobs. Here's my response and the questions they need to answer - signed by 58 Labour MPs.

More political interventions need to be as funny as this one is.

Interesting that in his letter basically threatening renewable energy companies Reform's Richard Tice ends by invoking Donald Trump and Brexit - two things a sizeable majority of Brits now think of as a mistake. Beyond maddening that Reform's political opponents fail to capitalise on this.

Very few things in politics are genuinely surprising anymore. But the complete madness of this letter (sprinkled with such arrogance) genuinely sent me slack-jawed.

Absolutely stellar line-up for our new essay collection looking at how public health, worker's rights, improved housing and transport investment will contribute to Labour's planned decade of renewal. It just so happens they will also bring massive benefits for cleaning up our air.

Looking forward to the launch of our essays with some great speeches from the essayists themselves.

Just a reminder that LCEF will be launching our new essay collection ‘Clearing the Air: Putting Health, Prosperity and Productivity at the Heart of a Decade of Renewal’ tomorrow in Parliament. Last few hours to sign up if you'd like to come along: lu.ma/0jpge8cz

Great to see air quality included so substantially in the Government's 10-year health plan. And linking it with cross-Gov work on public transport and active travel. Lots to do in this area but this is a solid step.

5 years ago, I was hospitalised for the first time with an asthma attack, struggling to breathe, despite only having mild asthma & generally managing it well. This happened on a high air pollution episode in London. For many, the consequences are far greater than they were for me. We need action.