5 (Realistic) Policy Suggestions: 1. Bring in a tiny 2% wealth tax (= £24bn)  2. Invest that in NHS, Schools and Rewilding 3. And avoid welfare cuts for the worst off 4. Get growth via investing in green economy (grew 10% last year) 5. End arms sales to Israel - it’s immoral.  What did I miss?

Israel cuts off power to Gaza, starves population and so on… Does Palestine exist in a weird international law free zone? Where are the voices of the West? Let alone the actions…

I am disgusted by the government’s relentless demonisation of disabled people. All so they can protect the wealthiest from paying their fair share. Instead of targeting the most vulnerable, let’s “crack down” on corporations and billionaires evading tax instead.

So after 14 years of the Tories punishing, impoverishing hounding and scapegoating people on benefits to distract from the rich trebling their wealth, the Labour Party is promising a crackdown on … benefits claimants

This is terrifying.

Sentencing a doctor to a year in prison for standing against fossil fuels shows just how upside-down our world is. Dr. Patrick Hart acted out of a duty of care - as a doctor - and as a human being. Article: https://buff.ly/4awXn1t

Jailed for attending a Zoom call... That’s the reality for 16 peaceful climate protesters, sentenced under the Tories’ harsh anti-protest laws. On January 29th, we’re helping them take their case to the court of appeal - and fighting for the right to protest.

British fascists: 'Save our children from foreign rapist gangs.' Meanwhile, real child rapist gangs:

Suchir Balaji was a good young man. I spoke to him six weeks ago. He had left OpenAI and wanted to make the world a better place. This is tragic.

Long overlooked for his efforts against humanity, finally gets his due.

Was a great night. You also introduced me to the wonderful world of Brian Catling. I've been off work all autumn after shoulder surgery, and your music and his words have seen me through it splendidly. (I'm now enamoured by all things Craig Fortnam too!)

As I have somehow surpassed 7k followers on here I thought it might be nice to do a giveaway: All 7 of my books to one lovely winner. Just share and like to be in with a chance! 😁📚