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...

Oxford charity Asylum Welcome is asking residents to place an orange light in their window during the Oxford Light Festival, 14-16 November. The light represents compassion for people fleeing war and persecution and is inspired by the colours of a lifebelt.

Be clear, the American far right are coming for British democracy.

Highly commended award for excellence, from the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild, for Gritstone author (and founder) @andrewbibby-writer.bsky.social : The Borders, The Lands We Share. Buy your copy here: gritstonecoop.co.uk/product/bord...

What good is rational persuasion if no one is paying attention? Jonathon Porritt, former Friends of the Earth Director, will be joined by local Just Stop Oil activists from 7pm tomorrow to answer this question and sign copies of his book, 'Love, Anger, Betrayal'.

The UK's climate plan is out! Will Keir Starmer embrace the challenge or lean towards sceptics? Promising signs point to cheaper bills, warmer homes, and green jobs, moving towards equality and a fairer future. #ClimateAction. Check the 238-page plan: lnkd.in/eU5MwVWm

So happy to be sponsoring a scholarship based in the Geography Dept, in collaboration with NERC at this lovely college.

The Photo Oxford festival has just kicked off with a superb exhibition of Paddy Summerfield’s work in the Weston Library in Broad Street. For the next three weeks there are many other shows and events all over town. #PhotoOxford #Photography #Oxford photooxford.org

Congratulations to Co-operative MP Lucy Powell on her election as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.

Many congratulations to @lucympowell.bsky.social - great to see a well known @teamlabouruk.bsky.social and @coopparty.party.coop MP as deputy leader. The country needs co-operative values now more than ever.

The new books section includes mine, 'Bartlemas: Oxford's hidden sanctuary', published yesterday www.martin-stott.com

Fantastic news! @oxfordfoe.bsky.social @oxfordlabour.bsky.social @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social

This is becoming a bigger and more embarassing story with every day that passes. @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social @oxfordlabour.bsky.social

The site now says “A date for passenger service introduction will be communicated once all the necessary authorisations and agreements are in place.” As we reported in September, although the track is complete and the trains ready, rail unions have objected to running the trains without a guard.

Asad Rehman returns to Friends of the Earth as Chief Executive! With his background in climate, social, and racial justice, we're excited for his leadership. Hope to see him at our local meetings soon. #EnvironmentalJustice

Just remembered this post. And realised it has a very different resonance now. We now know his close friend and ally Nathan Gill was accepting Russian bribes when he posted this

No genteel neighbourhood should be without an anarchist prince. The book itself - fiveleavesbookshop.co.uk/product/curious-muswell-hill/

Sounds like the Pope has just read E. P. Thompson's 'The Making of the English Working Class'! What he describes is exactly what Thompson describes at the end of the 18C. Only things are worse now.

Join us for an insightful evening with Roger Harrabin, former BBC Environment broadcaster, on 14th Oct at 7:30pm. Gain practical ideas for effectively communicating climate issues. The event is also accessible via Zoom for registered participants. Register at actionnetwork.org/events/oxfor....

On 27th Nov, top experts will brief MPs and other influential people with the latest on the climate & nature crisis—on threats but also solutions. Please help us get as many MPs there as possible. We can rise to this challenge but only if properly informed. Is your MP coming? www.nebriefing.org

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... I absolutely love this! The Situationists have finally triumphed. Those days in the 1950s when Guy Debord and pals navigated the streets of Paris using maps of Berlin... now its thousands doing it. Derive rules.

"With a record 60% of the public in favour of changing how we elect Parliament, Labour must take action. Our APPG – the largest all-party group – urges the Government to establish a National Commission on Electoral Reform without delay." 📢 APPG for Fair Elections Chair, @alexsobel.co.uk

I’d like to see more work done to preserve the site of the ancient palace of the Roman Emperors so that many more generations can visit and enjoy it. Which is why I, like many others #SupportPalatineAction

Bluesky have just verfied that I'm over 18 by checking what I look like through a photo. Looks like I need to get that mirror in the attic replaced.....

"Nuclear plants will be decades too late". My letter in today's Observer.

Treasury should consider a wealth tax to close the growing gap in the public finances, according to Labour’s former shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

It’s been 10 years since community appeared in a Bill's title in UK law. It's the first time the word empowerment has ever been used. Watch the introduction of the new English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, featuring the Community Right to Buy.

"By committing to changing this, the Government has wisely taken a step in the right direction - but First Past the Post is just as flawed when it comes to general elections." 🌹 @alexsobel.co.uk #Labour4PR

40+ years ago I was an NVDA trainer with the Greenham Common Peace Camp women. They invaded base, peacefully like PA. Photo of them dancing on top of one of the nuclear bunkers. Mrs Thatcher never thought to define them as terrorists or make membership of the Peace Camp a criminal offence.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j... I too am really alarmed by this. Non violent direct action (NVDA) has been a cornerstone of the right to peaceful protest, which is itself a cornerstone a democratic society. We are slipping rapidly into an authoritarian and anti-democratic state.

🚀 Public support for electoral reform is the highest it's been since records began 💥 60% now want to change to a fair, proportional voting system... including a majority of supporters of every party 🌹 Chair of @appgfairelections.bsky.social, Labour MP @alexsobel.co.uk, welcomes the news 🧵 1/3