The main reason climate policy has failed is that it's opposed by an international coalition of fossil fuel incumbents, authoritarian governments, & oligarch-owned media. That's it. It's the people who killed it who are responsible for killing it! Not the people who supported it! FFS.

I do media analysis of immigration coverage as part of my job. The BBC is far from the worst, but lack of context for reasons people come to UK, language, repetition of falsehoods, especially without genuine pushback etc, has gotten worse, and is undoubtedly feeding the anti-immigration narrative.

Small boats: TV coverage - day after day after day after day.... PPE scandal: TV coverage - let's stick this powerful, enraging documentary on at quarter past ten on a Sunday night.

Ed Davey has written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join him in condemning Elon Musk's remarks yesterday

"If you want to understand what England will look like with a Reform government, just come to our town. Racists and thugs are acting with impunity, intimidating local residents and people of colour, who are living in fear." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

I almost wish i was back on The old twitter just to express my utter loathing for virgin media right now!

Does anyone here know of real policies that decrease inequality (other than taxing super rich)? What actually works? Has any country ever done it? What needs to happen to reduce extreme wealth and poverty? It feels like we’re forever tinkering around the edges. What is a whole systems approach?

Big shout out to the brilliant cast of Tambo & Bones Unmissable, powerful utterly relevant and compelling. On that edge: laughing knowing you should be crying; enjoying whilst you should be devastated and horrified. The show you need to see several times! www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/event/tambo-...

Exactly this!!

The Beef Industry Knew Its Climate Impact as Early as 1989 — and Worked to Obfuscate the Science Keep in mind that 74 percent of respondents to a WaPo poll believe — contrary to the evidence — that eating less meat has little or no effect on climate change. sentientmedia.org/beef-industr...

Still feeling the love for this brilliant event; dressed up to the nines they danced in all the colours of the rainbow 🌈 pure gold!

“The world has changed” says Chancellor on #bbclaurak. Yes it has - so why stick to outdated counterproductive austerity agenda & arbitrary fiscal rules? You can’t cut your way to growth. Taxes on extreme wealth of super rich would be fairer & more effective than more cuts @patmillsuk.bsky.social

Polishing the flute!

And we’re off! Fantastic room full of arts leaders and cultural researchers, great speakers and the brilliant Nick Ahad: What’s Next For Arts in Culture! @universityofleeds.bsky.social

MTG’s latest conspiracy: Ukraine aid funds organ trafficking. With zero evidence, Greene linked U.S. aid to Ukraine to a black market kidney trade. Her proof? A single criminal case from 2017 to 2019—before the war even started. This isn’t foreign policy. It’s straight-up nonsense.

In a world of Matts, be a Derek.

youtube.com/watch?v=unSS... Very powerful summary and worth 3 minutes.

Good morning all! 🇺🇦 Please share everywhere. 🙏🏻

Only 3 weeks to go until this fun and friendly queer masked ball! Such a fab rehearsal tonight; starting to sound good! Come and chachach and waltz the night away, beginners lesson included! @popleeds.bsky.social can you give us a shout?

As we welcome the news that the UK will support Ukraine with a £2.26bn loan… Here’s your reminder that the Conservatives wasted £9.9bn on unusable or defective PPE Never forget their staggering corruption and incompetence.

Repost & like, if you stand with President Zelensky!

Here's what the idiots in the White House utterly fail to comprehend. They and the US came out of that argument weaker. Zelensky came out stronger, with Europe rallying behind Ukraine more than before. They came out looking like petulant idiots; he came out looking like a leader with integrity.

Unsurprisingly, this petition is racing at pace. 👇👇

TOMORROW- Friday, February 28th is BLACKOUT FRIDAY! If you believe we are in danger of losing our Democracy forever, FIGHT BACK! Let's make our voices heard in numbers too big to ignore. JOIN US if you've had it with Comrade Krasnov. 🤬 🇷🇺 #24HourEconomicBlackout

I can't think of a faster way to undermine the country than simultaneously firing government workers, cutting scientific research, rolling back protections on public health & environment, & cutting essential services. It's like the US was defeated in war and is being occupied by a hostile enemy.

Stunning Flying Dutchman @operanorth.bsky.social gorgeous set, playing, singing (oh that chorus!) fabulous evening!

An informative read. I foresaw these consequences five year's ago when Brexit came about & I am an American. It's regrettable that people vote without doing research on what they are voting for and the consequences. Look what's happening in the US; 70 odd million voted for that despicable man Trump.

Just utterly delightful to reconnect with the beautiful, smart, generous @phoenixleeds.bsky.social dancers tonight; space, time, weight, flow: Laban as frame for new teaching curiosity; young artists developing their work Just gorgeous ❤️ so lucky to have them in our city!

What a treat to see Akram Khan’s Jungle Book Reimagined last night at Bradford theatres; stunning dancing, animation, audio & music; thank you Bradford, I miss seeing this really good large scale work!

The University of Leeds has become the first Russell Group university to officially announce that it is quitting Elon Musk’s social media site X. It will, however, be alive and well on Bluesky. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...

More bravery shown by Bishop Budde to hold Trump to account in under 3 minutes than by most of the media, most politicians from US and around the world and by the elite in years

Let’s do it

It will come as no surprise to anyone to learn that Donald Trump repeatedly made false and misleading claims during his inaugural address www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

We will drill drill drill #liquidgold My heart breaks. Oh dear earth, we are so stupid… I’m so sorry

Lots of fun at rehearsals today Come learn and boogie with us at the most inclusive & fun Masked Ball, Sat 22 March: early bird tix till the end of Jan. #LGBTQ+ #ballroom #latin #community #queer @lavcafochestra.bsky.social

"A billionaire bully shouldn’t be able to use his social media platform as a propaganda tool to amplify lies and advance the cause of the far right. Nor should social media companies be able to evade responsibility for algorithms that maximise and monetise hate" www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Well done BBC and well done Bradford: a week after enjoying this live: a heart warming documentary on the making if #RISE Great to see so many friends in action, beautiful stuff www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

This completely cracked me up; it summarises cycling experience in the Uk. Not sure where this was, didn’t take it myself. #commuting #cyclist

I don’t think I have ever heard a TV or radio presenter express any urgency or alarm over this.

One thing you will never think after reading a great book or listening to a great album or seeing a great piece of art is, “I’m really glad this person remained cautious while they were making this and guarded against being perceived as weird.”

Come on we can do this!

Yes please!

Wales this weekend – climate collapse happening before our very eyes . We need to get serious . It’s why I’m petitioning for a ban on fossil fuel ads . lovera.ge/ban-ffa 🧵

PLEASE SHARE @universityofleeds.bsky.social is offering a Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship for undergrad and postgrad taught study. Applications open early 2025, with tuition fees paid and £12k accommodation / living costs covered Follow the link for more info www.leeds.ac.uk/masters-scho....

Fabulous bonkers, fun, millennial fitness class meets contemporary theatre, wellness, dance; on next week as part of a wonderful Compass Live Art festival. Joyful, go! compassliveart.org.uk/event/compas...

Lovely short survey about poetry from our friends at the Natioal Poetry Centre, enjoy! eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...