UK using more wood to make electricity than ever, Drax figures show. Drax burns wood, the most expensive electricity, biggest UK polluter. Drax is highly profitable. Received subsidies for years, will receive £458.6m a year between 2027 and 2031. Govt doesn't take any equity stake.

Greens deputy Mothin Ali to visit hunger strikers in prison www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...

Does this include the massive woodburner #Drax ? @teamlabouruk.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Opposing genocide is not terrorism. Make your choice. www.wedonotcomply.org

‘Worst COP summit to date’ says environmentalist Chris Packham www.channel4.com/news/worst-c...

Who remembers those early Palantir trades

Police arrest 90 protesters demonstrating against Palestine Action ban Officers were seen carrying individuals out of the square, including one woman whose feet dragged across the ground. Surrounding demonstrators clapped and thanked those being led away. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

Protesters have visited the British Embassy in Stockholm in solidarity with the sign-holders arrested in Britain today. Solidarity actions have taken place in Sweden, Germany, The Netherlands, Finland, Canada and the North of Ireland. Lift The Ban: www.wedonotcomply.org

Check out this from We Own It. weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-pfi

The billionaire CEO claims the new steering wheel-less, pedal-less Cybercab goes into production in April. But Tesla doesn’t have a regulatory exemption needed to sell it — it hasn't even applied for it.

John Major labels Brexit an ‘act of collective folly’ 'Britain's enemies celebrated and our friends despaired.' www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/joh...

Monmouth floods: four severe flood warning, fear of “significant risk to life”, and 685 homes were without power which could not be turned back on because of the flood water. #ClimateBreakdown #ActNow Source: The Guardian

Iceland did something after the 2008–09 crash that the US, UK and EU pretend is impossible as Trump and his vile ilk ride rough shod over our democracies. It confronted and punished its corrupt bankers and failed politicians. And rebuilt a fairer society from the rubble. 🧵

Your daily reminder that the fossil fuel industry is propped up by billions of dollars in U.S. government subsidies and a multimillion dollar campaign to spread climate disinformation. 💵

“to use children as a weapon, as the home secretary is doing, is I think a shabby thing. I’m lost for words, frankly” Lord Dubs www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/labour...

Roblox to block children from talking to adult strangers after string of lawsuits

A SCOTTISH man charged under the Terrorism Act after he displayed a placard stating "Genocide in Palestine, Time to Take Action" has been let off with a warning – which he is rejecting. ❌ Warning ❌ Comment ❌ Genocide Lift The Ban on Palestine Action. www.thenational.scot/news/2562953...

IF THIS IS TOO MUCH FOR YOU TO EVEN LOOK AT — I’VE HEARD OF CHILDREN HAVING TO ENDURE WORSE AND NOT ONLY DID NO ONE DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, BUT THEY ELECTED A LITIGATED RAPIST TO BE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED FUCKING STATES.

'Solar has seen prices fall a staggering 99.9% since 1975' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Human rights are universal - if we start stripping away basic human rights from any section of society then none of us has rights – just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want

Two-thirds of California's power comes from clean energy. For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy. The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.

Legal experts, former government ministers and an ex-MI6 director criticise the process used to ban Palestine Action. An independent commission said the definition of terrorism was too broad and parliamentary oversight and judicial scrutiny was needed. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Post Office Horizon IT contract extended for another year. PO to pay £41m to Fujitsu. Fujitsu was instrumental in persecution of innocent postmasters. £1.2bn compensation paid from public purse. More to follow. Fujitsu haven't paid a penny, no one has been charged. Why is Fujitsu being rewarded?

This was pretty brutal

Unrwa has the capacity and expertise to support a postwar Gaza. We want to help make this peace work | Philippe Lazzarini

The number of homeless people in England is higher than official government data suggests, according to new research from the charity Crisis www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Environmental protesters are being given licence conditions on release from jail that are supposed to be limited to extremism cases. Ella Ward, 22, was banned from going to any meetings or gatherings, except for worship, without permission. www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...

Where is the Gaza ‘peace process’ really going? | Ahmad Ibsais

@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social @itvnews.bsky.social @channel4news.bsky.social apparently...and how about some real journalism?

Leaving the ECHR won’t “Take Back Control” – it will hand your rights to politicians eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/jus...

Israel insists Gaza ceasefire back on after launching deadly airstrikes www.channel4.com/news/israel-...

🗣️ The Netherlands looks set for a swing back to the centre ground after an election that has seen the liberals making the biggest gains. But the far-right, though down, are by no means out. 📩 Read the full newsletter from @georgvh.com here: channel4news.substack.com/p/dutch-elec...

UK must reform drug pricing to become life sciences superpower, says GSK boss. This is big pharma doublespeak. They want 25% hike in NHS drugs prices to boost their profits. Govt ready to capitulate. People will pay higher taxes, or forego treatment. Govt must manufacture generic drugs.

In 2024, UK’s big four banks HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, & National Westminster made £45.9bn profit. Since 2021/22 profit margins up by 21%. 2022 -2024: Big four banks paid £124bn in dividends, £32bn in share buybacks. They oppose possible tax increase, publish misleading tax numbers. Tax them.

MP John McDonnell shared a solidarity video with our Press Conference yesterday, stating his opposition to the proscribing of Palestine Action and the treatment of those held in prison for almost two years without trial after taking action with the group. wedonotcomply.org

This is an incredible opportunity to secure a landscape-scale site for nature - but it needs to raise a lot of money in the next twelve month to succeed. Please donate if you can. apple.news/AkpprkBKLQaW...

These unconscionable cuts to a vital lifeline fund for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child and even worse - these changes were introduced without consultation, warning and no evidence base

“Guys, correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe I’m sensing a lack of trust here, and frankly, it hurts my feelings.”

TV tonight: a night of ghost-hunting with telly’s funniest siblings

Three Lift The Ban sign-holders featured on the wonderful Katie Halper Show recently, all three are Jewish descendants of Holocaust survivors. Colonel Chris Romberg, Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi and Carolyn Gelenter are accused of “terror offences”. (From 30:00) www.youtube.com/live/eqlAEYs...

🚨Over 79,000 have now signed the petition. We are getting so close to 100,000🙏 For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. You can support the campaign to change the law here 👇 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...

Extraordinary packed scenes everywhere we're taking the Green Party message. Darlington - another stop on the trip of the North East where we're making hope normal again. Join.greenparty.org.uk

Expanding fossil fuel exports won’t secure Canada’s future — it will strand it. Important advice from professors @amyjanzwood.bsky.social , @profkharrison.bsky.social & @angelavcarter.bsky.social www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/24/o...

Happy birthday, Dom! 🎂🎉 Credits to: @LFC #Liverpool #LFC #Anfield #Scouse #LiverpoolFC #Merseyside