“Across the nation, advent candles, neatly wrapped presents, and carefully curated local church services all act as reminders of the greatest story ever told. A story where the Everlasting God chose to trust the mercy of a mother’s hands” www.seenandunseen.com/beyond-oxfor...

September in Reformland: Vaccines, Swans, and the Hostile Environment

Rayner has fallen, Farage will stay, and, as Rayner herself said four years ago, it remains “one rule for them and another for everybody else”

“Global health, climate change, conflict, and the displacement of people all demonstrate that international development cooperation is not only beneficial for its recipients, it is highly beneficial for all countries” cuttingtakes.com/internationa...

“progressive commentators are advocating for a net wealth tax, levied on the total value of a person’s wealth over a certain value. This has broad public support, with 3/4 of British citizens saying they would support a wealth tax of 2% on wealth over £5 million” cuttingtakes.com/wealth-taxes...

Over the past few weeks, there have been anti-asylum protests across the UK. Last weekend, one happened in my backyard. I went to the counter protest and found it conflicting, so I thought I’d write down my experience to try and process. This is that writing.

Great to see @islington-council.bsky.social leading the way in local Environmental action. They’re even using warm air from London tubes to heat over 1000 homes, a school, and 2 leisure centres!

Another fine Brexit mess. www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Great news that the maternity unit at Whittington Hospital has been saved after a vigorous campaign by Labour in Islington. Only Labour can save the NHS. #SaveWhittingtonMaternity

Awful and heartbreaking story. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

Amazing work by @islington-council.bsky.social 👏👏 One panellist quoted as saying: “I don’t care about money or gifts. I just want to be with people, share my experience and listen to others. This means a lot to me.”

The economic outlook has deteriorated since the Autumn budget. What are the Chancellor's options for meeting her fiscal rules?

Fascinating reading the @oxfaminternational.bsky.social “Takers, Not Makers” report. The following graph and figure stood out. Billionaire wealth is rising, it’s unfair, and it’s exploitative. No one needs that much money. Full report: www.oxfam.org/en/takers-no...

My thoughts on 5 positive things that the UK government has done since last summer!

cdn.one.org/pdfs/mandela... “When needed, we enter the public square, not on behalf of ourselves, but on behalf of the other” Powerful words from the leaders of the church in South Africa to parliament in the UK

The best personal response to the Government’s cut to the aid budget is to ensure that you give at least 0.7% of your income to internationally focused charities.

www.seenandunseen.com/viruses-dont... An excellent piece by @krishk.com on the importance of global cooperation on international development, both for recipients and for the UK

Global cooperation on international development has so so many benefits

Our response to the announcement on cutting overseas aid 👇