UNISON Derbyshire branch secretary Martin Porter said: “People are angry, but they’re also desperate for common sense to prevail. If there’s a way to keep homes like The Grange open, that must be better than shutting the doors and forcing residents to move" www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/...

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Finally, we have a protest song about ICE www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWKS...

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What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids? Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.

During last year's county council elections people received leafets from Reform UK saying that they would cut council tax if elected. @reformexposed.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot has destroyed a key bridge near Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, with precision AASM Hammer guided bombs. The bridge had been used by Russian forces as a logistics route and temporary shelter for assault groups.

Ilsky Oil Refinery, Krasnodar region, 6.5 million tons/year capacity, becomes the first Russian refinery hit in 2026. Another precision drone strike lights up critical energy infrastructure deep inside Russia.

Reform UK led Derbyshire County Council is closing eight care homes for older people. The residents were told ten days before Christmas @reformexposed.bsky.social

Derbyshire County Council Reform UK councillor says "I'm a racist and I'm proud of it" in angry debate about 'people arriving in small boats'. @reformexposed.bsky.social youtu.be/N_oIvcdGgJU?...

This is quite an incredible story: a Reform UK council leader has sent a 'cease and desist' letter to an opposition Labour councillor! Trump sues the press, but only Reform UK sues the opposition. @reformexposed.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

We forced Derbyshire's Reform UK council to recruit more Social Worker. @reformexposed.bsky.social

Our monthly newsletter, which should have arrived in our inbox members inboxes earlier in the week, including an update on our SEND campaign

@reformexposed.bsky.social And Derbyshire County Council has a conspiracy theorist.

Trump appears to have pissed off Musk again, so Twitter is now showing where accounts are based. A lot of MAGA feeds aren't in Kansas.

This is the new YouTube channel of my friend; the activist, journalist and ecologist Stuart Spray. Please subscribe. www.youtube.com/@stuartspray

If we are to prevent climate chaos we need to get out and protest, but the rigth to protest is under threat, from governments, but also from violent extrememists who feel embolded by the current political climate. www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4TQ...

"Fascists violently attacked protesters following a climate demonstration in Manchester last Saturday." socialistworker.co.uk/news/fascist...

Tax billionaires, not batteries. www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...

Apparently, Hadrosaurs did it si vigorously they often injured their tails. This must be the first paper I've ever read on dinosaur sex.

Greenpeace activists have installed prison bars around the statues of three iconic protesters in Parliament Square to highlight the UK government’s crackdown on the right to protest. www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/monumen...

This week's dose of Iggy Pop's cynical, whiskey-fueled Mother Nature. It's good. sweetlittlehuman.buzzsprout.com/2531647/epis...

Wrote a thread, of disagreement, in response to this, which seems to equate 'people' with 'select elites.'

Who knew Iggy Pop has an environment podcast? The first episode is rubbish, but then it gets really good. sweetlittlehuman.buzzsprout.com

Putin didn't want Ukraine top have Tomahawk missiles so he told Trump he'd agree to talks. Trump cancelled the missiles. Putin now won't attend talks. Rinse and repeat. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

A great reframing of Poppet >> How to eat with others buttondown.com/monteiro/arc...

The free speech party is the quote Charlie Kirk and you'll lose your job party is the you can't make me vaccinate my child party is the we won't let you get an abortion party is the law and order party is the voted for a convicted felon and rapist party.

In Manchester a grim reaper figure with a pennant flag with “Insuring Genocide” stood outside the AIG office on Deansgate. 30 protesters gave out leaflets to the public and spoke about how of Palestinians are being affected by the arms companies AIG Insures.” www.emergingrisks.co.uk/insurers-fac...

Our Sonya Pickford picked up the TUC Congress Awards Women's Gold Badge. From her important role in the successful campaign to save the older persons day centres, to her vital Health and Safety work, Sonya has always been a dedicated campaigner who has put our members first.

The FT revealed two years ago that Mandelson stayed at Epstein's house whilst Mandelson was Deputy Prime Minister and Epstein was in prison for child trafficing. So why are we now surprised? www.ft.com/content/0723...

Just sent out this free post. Russia attacked Poland last night--and the NATO response indicates institutional and national failure. They were clearly not prepared, cannot even call the Russian attack an attack, and do not understand their real security concerns. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...

'Speaking of Sonya’s dedication Martin Porter, UNISON Derbyshire Branch Secretary, added: “Sonya is a tireless campaigner who thoroughly deserves this award. “She is proof that people have the power to make changes for the better.”' www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/business/if-...

'Labour voters who would consider voting Reform – the ones who stalk Downing Street’s nightmares – are still more inclined to blame the rich for their troubles.' www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

@reformexposed.bsky.social "Mr Bloom’s ... used racial slurs against a Black family, threatened to involve far-right extremists, and abused his position as an elected representative by saying the family would not be treated fairly." eastmidlands.unison.org.uk/news/article...

Just 8 months in, and already: American cities have been turned into police states, Gestapo-esque gangs of masked thugs are kidnapping innocent people, our thriving economy has been intentionally sabotaged, our global standing in the world has plummeted... johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/fast-fasci...

"Greenpeace activists installed a haunting new artwork created by legendary artist, Anish Kapoor onto an active Shell platform in the remote North Sea." www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/anish-k...

Last week I was invited to the town of Lewes by the local Greenpeace group, the occasion being an exhibition to celebrate the time when the little place was surprisingly the home to Greenpeace's international headquarters. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qZg...

It's probably about time we did something about the climate crisis. Stop using fossil fuels and eat less meat basically, and maybe do something about capitalism as it's stopping us acting. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

'The back-and-forth gave the distinct impression, not for the first time, that in the relationship between Trump and Putin, it is the Russian president who calls the shots.' Trump gets tough with Putin - by asking how much of Ukraine he wants. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

The Far Right were out in Manchester last night: angry, white, predominantly male and unapologeticly racist. There were no 'concerned parents' here, just fascists. I joined Stand Up To Racism to see them off. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXfd...

Great news: the High Court has granted permission for a full judicial review of the government's order proscribing Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act. Let's hope he government's idiotic and draconian order is overturned.

The Longdendale Reservoirs are at an all time low whilst Derbyshire County Council's Reform UK leadership has abolished it's climate change committee. The Manchester Greenpeace Group has been out to film the dry Woodhead Reservoir. This is what a climate crisis looks like in England.

Another day in the climate emergency. Άλλη μια μέρα στην κλιματική κρίση. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

A history of domestic violence is one of the best indicators of extremist activity Given the low reporting rates of this type of crime it's probable most of them are abusers. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

'Martin Porter of Manchester Greenpeace: “Instead of displacing poor people to pipe oil across Africa so that Big Oil can make even more money, we should be leaving it in the ground. Our message is simple: oil companies need to stop drilling and start paying.” aboutmanchester.co.uk/climate-acti...

More than a dozen protesters from a coalition of climate action groups in Manchester gathered outside Marsh offices in Belvedere on Booth Street. Marsh acts as broker insurance for a number of large fossil fuel projects including the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).