The Labour Government refused a 1% asset tax on the super rich, yet raised taxes on people already struggling. All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense. Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need. Join.greenparty.org.uk

Having used my #Fairphone5 with @calyxos.bsky.social and @fdroidorg.bsky.social I'm struck by how much better the experience is compared to my (work) Android Samsung Galaxy A16. If you want to retain that freedom of choice sign this petition to stop Google taking it away c.org/XQBckBYV9W

A lot of dogs don't like vacuum cleaners, some are petrified. Not so much our dog, he's completely unfazed.

The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford

The UK govt: "Hmm, we might have to ban VPNs & a whole range of otehr basic privacy safeguards, to Protect The Children, y'know." Also the UK govt: "It's perfectly fine to let Nazi billionaire & friend of Epstein Peter Thiel trawl through the entire corpus of NHS personal data on your children."

Exclusive: Based on documents viewed by this newsletter, OpenAI spent over $12.4 billion on inference from 2024 to September 2025. As part of its Microsoft revenue share, it sent $493.8m in 2024/$865.8m Jan-Sep 2025, implying lower revenues than previously reported. www.wheresyoured.at/oai_docs/

I swear if I hear "We need to capitalise on AI" one more time I'm going to flip the table. This whole industry is a masterclass in snake oil sales, they've convinced a whole class of 'leaders' that they have to use it, without it being of actual use to 99% of them.

Interesting that (a) he didn't feel able to give a categorical 'no' in response to the question & (b) he answered a completely different question to the one he was asked — from which we may draw the conclusion that he did not want to be pressed about _current_ RefUK MPs &/or members & Russian bribes

"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk

The Government needs to get serious about climate change. And it hasn't so we're suing. But this is the longest and most expensive legal letter Good Law Project has ever sent - and it involves a huge team of specialist lawyers. And we really could use your help. goodlaw.social/4cqi

URGENT: 6 WEEKS LEFT - We're 743 signatures away from forcing a Government response The UK Government is rolling out freeports and free zones nationwide with billions in taxpayer money, yet operates with an alarming lack of transparency. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...

Today on the blog I wrote about AI and the golem, and the benefit of listening to cautionary tales from the past. going-medieval.com/2025/10/21/o...

A lovely way to warm the heart of anyone who's sick of Kier Starmer. Its poetry. @cassetteboy.bsky.social is a legend. youtu.be/C8uOPrU4B9s?...

This is the kind of leadership we need, this is the politics I support. Let's fucking goooo

I watched Riot Woman on the BBC earlier, and bloody hell its a must watch. Traumatic, powerful, joyous and righteous in equal parts. It exposes the uphill struggle women with menopause and perimenopause face, and also the misogyny still rife in our society, from our families to our police force.

I was looking forward to replacing our 2018 MacBook Pro with something more sustainable, and the @frame.work Laptop 16 was in my basket. Then by coincidence I found out their CEO, when challenged about supporting a known racist, had tried to hand wave it away community.frame.work/t/framework-...

I keep hearing a lot about 'British Values', and as someone born and educated in Britain I'm not entirely sure what those values are, or who gets to decide what they are. I went to our governments website to find out, and it appears British Values are comma separated. Glad I cleared that up.

I keep hearing a lot about 'British Values', and as someone born and educated in Britain I'm not entirely sure what those values are, or who gets to decide what they are. I went to our governments website to find out, and it appears British Values are comma separated. Glad I cleared that up.

Unbelievable! We complained to @nationalhighways.bsky.social about England flags painted on the A1 underpass at Buckden, they said they wouldn't come out unless the graffiti was 'offensive', they've since attended site, painted over the word 'nonce', and left the England flags! What is going on!?

I love it when I read a book, and before I even finish it I'm already looking forward to reading more from the same writer. This is Wild Folk People from the amazing Beans on Toast and its just full of lovely stories about amazing people!

Virgin Active has enforced a changing room and bathroom ban because of a threat by GB News presenter Michelle Dewberry. Email Virgin Active and let them know they should follow the law, not transphobes 👇 https://action.goodlawproject.org/virgin-active-stop-following-transphobes-follow-the-law

I discovered a lovely English Rum at my local today. Smelled amazing, subtle flavours, an amazing aftertaste, a real treat. Highly recommend Lugger Spiced Rum, and the Horseshoe Inn at Offord D'Arcy if you're in the Huntingdonshire area.

Loved the Make Them Pay march today in London with thousands of diverse but like minded people. Slightly confused as to why the police weren't able to stop marching bands flying the flags of various Unionist paramilitary groups (e.g. the UVF) march right through the middle of it!

Make your mind up John Lewis. Fortunately it was delivered, might be nice to include an unboxing service so people who can't lift an 11.5kg microwave out of a cupboard box, like my mother (who's in her 80's)

💥 An anonymous donor is match-funding every gift – whatever you give is doubled. 👉 buff.ly/s3tSl3Y They want him silenced. Let’s make him louder.

The destruction of the Gaza city mosque is a devastating loss to humanity as a whole. A part of our global medieval heritage destroyed in furtherance to a genocide. I despair.

"Christian nationalists want the US to be a Christian nation, but they don't want to follow the words of Christ. It's like irony & hypocrisy having violent hate-sex." www.simonandschuster.com/books/Separa...

1/11 Why is Elon Musk pushing for civil war in the US and Europe? This thread breaks down how Musk is using his platform, wealth, and influence to amplify far-right movements, incite political violence, and undermine democracy—across continents

Time to put out yourself out there, stand for a fair and free society and reject fascism. Do it now, or regret it later!

Dammit. Nat put #SpellSongs (based on the amazing @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social books) and I'm in bits, instantly. The contrast between the bigotry of our government and the love and rage of the progressive movement who resist is powerful stuff. Strong recommend for www.thelostwords.org/spell-songs/

Trying to do mindfulness with a cocker spaniel in the room was amusing and challenging. Had to send him to his crate and then practice mindfulness with underlying guilt.

Draw the line. Join the Green Party today ⤵️ join.greenparty.org.uk?utm_source=s...

Billionaires are attacking our rights, our media, and our freedom. It’s time to resist. I just signed this petition—add your name and be part of the movement: act.gp/3Rqfnlz #TimeToResist

HOME OFFICE DISINFORMATION CAMPAIGN OVER PALESTINE ACTION BAN EXPOSED @declassifiedUK has revealed that Home Office insinuations that Palestine Action supports violence and receives funding from Iran were refuted by its own internal assessments. In full: www.declassifieduk.org/revealed-how...

Among yesterday's arrestees is Deborah Hinton, an 81-year old retired magistrate with an OBE. That's Yvette Cooper's idea of a terrorist. Language has been turned on its head. The law has been turned on its head. Murdering children is righteous. Trying to stop it is terrorism.

I love our local pub, they've managed to survive through a pandemic and now a fire which destroyed their kitchen, and they're STILL doing some of the best food in the area cooking over wood and charcoal. www.theoffordshoe.co.uk Here's our lovely Pez enjoying the comfy sofas and chilled vibes.

So I'm a hat guy now. The high UV low rainfall weather here in the Great Ouse Valley pushed me over the edge.

Cutting "red tape" (aka public protections), as Reeves is doing, does not save money. Instead, it transfers costs from the rich to the poor. Other people pay for financial recklessness, filthy rivers, air pollution, lax building standards and consumer rip-offs. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

A simple 2% tax on assets above £10 million will affect only 0.08% of the UK population... Let’s get on with it.

That's how you respond to actions like that. If HSBC saw a significant impact on UK consumer and corporate banking they'd have to decide what was more lucrative, complying with Trump or having customers in the UK (and presumably the EU as well)

On hatred.

I love how a lot of MY job is filling the gaps Microsoft left when they half arsed THEIRS. Whether it's crap device compliance policies, stupid 'features' in Excel or a lack of basic support info, that's what a lot of my working life is about. #microsoftsucks

Thank you for your hard work! We’ve seen what happens when people peaceful stand up against a corrupt, oppressive system. This isn’t the end, excited to see what the future holds xxx

I look forward to the government and the judiciary being "prepared to have (their) views challenged, hear contrary opinions and be exposed to uncomfortable truths" on climate change, and the release of all those imprisoned for expressing those uncomfortable truths and contrary opinions.

Newsletter: There is no AI Revolution. Consumer adoption of generative AI outside of ChatGPT is barely 100 million people, every single company in generative AI is deeply unprofitable, Microsoft is pulling capex, and OpenAI spent $9bn in 2024 to lose $5bn. www.wheresyoured.at/wheres-the-m...

I've wanted to write a review of my Fairphone 5 for a while. It's not a deep technical review (Wired and others have done that), it's a more personal perspective. It's not for everyone, but it might be for you. www.rgbartlett.co.uk/fairphone-5-... #fairphone5 #sustainability #sustainabletech

I've wanted to write a review of my Fairphone 5 for a while. It's not a deep technical review (Wired and others have done that), it's a more personal perspective. It's not for everyone, but it might be for you. www.rgbartlett.co.uk/fairphone-5-... #fairphone5 #sustainability #sustainabletech

I'm writing a review of my Fairphone 5 & started with a look back at gadgets past. It started with a 1990's Psion 3a, through various Windows Mobile phones to HTC Android, iPhones and finally something ethical, sustainable and repairable! #sustainabletech #fairphone5 #windowsmobile

I don't know if I'm in a minority here, but I REALLY used to like Outlook. It was the hub of my working life, a totally essential tool. It was stable, easy to use and functional. I don't know what happened, but I hate it now. If I could de-Microsoft my working life I would do it in a second.