Saturday lunch out: all the red wines were off except the American Pinot Noir, so I had a beer.

Spring has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere. 'Spring' uprisings don't have a good track record, but that could change and the 'Hands Off' protests in the US evolve into a 'Global Spring' that ousts 'strong man' autocrats?

Protesters were paid by 'unseen elites'. And the evidence? Well, difficult to find I guess if they're unseen, just like the unseen elites responsible for net zero, diversity programs, alternative proteins and other things that will make the world a better place. www.irishstar.com/news/us-news...

I read today that Morgan Stanley has advised clients that a “3 degree warming scenario” could more than double the growth rate of the $235 billion air conditioning market". Sounds to me like throwing petrol on the flames.

This will grow. And quite rightly so.

Unbelievable. Donald Trump has been invited to a state visit to the UK. We should not be rolling out the red carpet to celebrate this man. Agree? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...

Airtight Gershwin describes these people. 5 4 3 4 (anag).

The Together Declaration aims to stoke populist uprisings by exploiting public dissatisfaction while offering no solutions. In essence, they are cynical, dishonest troublemakers skilled at creating division without contributing to progress.

The group exploits popular issues to push its own agenda, as with the farmers. NFNF, linked to James Melville, of Together, opposes climate mitigation efforts, and is likely funded by fossil fuel interests. Their focus includes anti-Net Zero policies, ULEZ, congestion charges, and 15-minute cities.

I support farmers' protests against proposed changes to inheritance tax.They deserve special consideration. But my issue is with the No Farmers No Food (NFNF) campaign, which claims to represent farmers but is run by the Together Declaration, an AstroTurf group tied to the Spiked Network.

@torstenbell.bsky.social Avoid impasse: govt acknowledge clumsy approach, farmers avoid antagonising public, NFU etc work with the govt on alternatives eg farm residency, conditions tied to nature-friendly farming, heirs' commitments to continue. Could lower land prices, & encourage new entrants.

Every British MP has a profile page on the Parliament website with email, Instagram, website, Whatsapp and X/Twitter details. Why not Bluesky?