Foraging, a dawn chorus from birds, and learning to love moths: Northumberland Wildlife Trust The latest events held by Northumberland Wildlife Trust northeastbylines.co.uk/news/environ...

This was stupid when the police were asked to investigate Zahawi and Rayner, and it's stupid now. There's no evidence of dishonesty by Zahawi/Rayner/Polanski and the police should simply say that and not get drawn into these games. Carelessly paying wrong tax is not a crime.

This is very good news. UK inflation has fallen -0.5% to 2.8% instead of going up as feared www.ons.gov.uk/economy/infl...

Got to be honest, loosening sanctions on Russia before we’ve even tried any basic demand-side measures is not filling me with pride or joy

Surfers Against Sewage are about to meet with the government to discuss the sewage pollution scandal. Sign the petition to show just how many of us demand change. Over 270k have signed - now let's get this to a number Starmer can't ignore. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...

📢 If we want women to stay in politics, we have to fix the conditions that are driving them away. See exclusive coverage of our new report on why women MSPs are standing down & how we can tackle it in @scotnational.bsky.social. Read the full piece here: www.thenational.scot/news/2611801...

USC said "it would use a *venture capitalist’s* $200 million donation to apply AI across academic disciplines." "The donation... came from Mark and Mary Stevens. Stevens... is among the largest individual shareholders of the chip giant Nvidia, where he has spent decades on the board." Screaming.

If I was a buyer for Barnes and Noble I would sue this man for making me look like an asshole

Let's send a message from the British public: we want Palantir OUT of our NHS. 38d.gs/breakclause_...

NEW: Health Sec Wes Streeting is 'looking into' using a break clause to end Palantir's big NHS contract... ...but the US tech firm is urging ministers not to give in to "some ideologically motivated campaigners".

Join more than 141,482 people already calling on the visit to be called off: 38d.gs/USvisit_SMC_...

Just a few of the tens of thousands of messages sent to King Charles. There’s still time for the Palace to do the right thing, listen to the public and cancel the visit.

Nigel Farage wants to scrap workers' rights. Supermarket worker Finnola isn't having it.

More than 100 of the Baidu driverless vehicles stopped running because of a system malfunction

Edinburgh O'Clock - 3 minutes to every hour. - we run fast so you don't miss your train. A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social. Please repost with your own caption.

We want the media and politicians to recognise that there is a large number of women who are supportive of the trans+ community. We call on them to report truthfully about the sources of violence against women and to address the systems that perpetuate harm. notinourname.org.uk/petition/not...

My chapter on RBS / NatWest's infamous global restructuring group opens with a famous quote from Clive Lewis MP @labourlewis.bsky.social. This is from my book Shredded: Inside RBS The Bank That Broke Britain. uk.bookshop.org/p/books/shre...

Heartless.

The dangerous anti-LGBT+ bill is back in Ghana, with stronger political support. We stopped it once. Let’s stop it again. Sign to defend equality and human rights. a.allout.org/s/P3wrb/

Furthermore, the ceiling on total defections to the left is MUCH higher - because of the way the sociology of the Lab vote has changed over time. You cannot over-correct and be too complacent about Lab/Reform switchers - they matter too. But Lab need both left & right swing to win.

Most pollsters will now show you Labour losing more to the left than right. These are not, despite what some say, ‘metro libs’ in safe seats - they’re spread out in electoral battlegrounds all over the country. Labour’s 2024 victory was partly built on them, esp in Blue Wall.

NEW: After Gorton & Denton, how should we understand the threat to Labour's left? Big new @persuasionuk.bsky.social report out with @38degrees.bsky.social on 'progressive defectors' - Lab 2024 switchers to Greens, Plaid, SNP, Lib Dems. Who are they, who are they not & what's moving them? 🧵

I’m afraid this letter shows why so many Labour MPs think Starmer needs to go. His political antenna is non-existent. If you have just been humbled in a by-election it might not be the best idea to slag off the choices of the voters who deserted you in their droves.

So offended I wrote their office : contact.no10.gov.uk/MessageConfi...

February’s River of the Month: The River Ouse (Sussex)! 💙🌿 Dive into our latest blog, written by Matthew Bird from Love Our Ouse, to explore the story of the Ouse, the threats it faces, and how you can get involved with protecting this precious Sussex river. 👉 bit.ly/4tGQeF6 #LoveOurOuse

People keep comparing MAGA/ICE/CBP/MAHA to 1930s Germany. It's also more and more like late 1960s China, during Cultural Revolution. Or mid 1970s Cambodia, during "Year Zero." A war against knowledge itself. thehill.com/policy/defen...

@believeinscotland.bsky.social‬ The Trust have received no information about this from @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social. Will the rally be on hard standing/car park? Grassed areas on the hill are easily damaged. An erosion emergency was declared last year. 300 sq. metres are fenced off. Please advise.

Delighted the DEFIBRILLATOR motion passed with cross-party support (+ helpful amendments). Special thanks to Cllr Mowat @cllrjomo.bsky.social for highlighting the struggles of the Trust to get a 24/7 unit installed and to everybody for recognising the importance of a fast response in an emergency.

This is negligent homicide. We demand justice for Shah Alam and his family. He was nearly blind, and they left him five miles from his home, forced to try to walk home alone in the dark and the freezing cold.

Labour anti-immigration policies have gone far further than even the Conservatives hostile environment. They have just been shown that these are not policies which appeal to voters, as well as being policies which fundamentally harm individuals and the country. 1/ www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

This is just the start of the escalating rhetoric that began with Noem—performing for her audience of one—stating explicitly that the regime needs to make sure “the right people vote for the right leaders” in the midterms. The regime has no intention of allowing free and fair elections ever again.

New statistics released today show two abysmal new records: - A record high number of people sleeping rough - A record high number of households and children living in temporary accommodation These are the most devastating indicators of the failure of our housing system ⬇️

“This is not about blaming farmers - many are doing their best in very challenging circumstances. This is about how the regulatory system works, and whether it truly protects rivers like the Wye and the Severn.” River Action launches a judicial review against Natural Resources Wales.👇

2/2. Based on a decade-long investigation, Dirty Business tells the real stories of whistleblowers Ash and Pete at @windrushwasp.bsky.social & the communities whose lives have been devastated by the sewage pollution crisis. Watch tonight. Get angry. Demand action. www.channel4.com/press/news/c...

#DirtyBusiness Sewage dumps a plenty with privatised water companies. Who would privatise such a vital resource that leaves national supplies of water 💦 in the hands of profit driven companies?

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 River Action has launched a legal challenge against Natural Resources Wales (NRW) after it approved three poultry mega-farm expansions in the Wye and Severn river catchments.. 🧵1/2 riveractionuk.com/news/river-a...

Today, you’ll no doubt see the shocking revelations about the mass sewage dumping that has taken place across the country in 2024. We’ve been featured in the Guardian by Sandra Laville. Windermere sewage dumping within ⬇️ www.theguardian.com/environment/...

⚠️ WARNING: Not one to watch while eating. This is treated sewage being discharged from Langdale Wastewater Treatment Works, where it enters the River Brathay. I wouldn’t want to swallow this while out for a swim — would you? This was taken Wednesday at 17:25 Happy Easter from United Utilities.

A short and important film - please watch, and email your MP!

Issue 144 of The Northern Eco is out! The water issue is highlighted but, as well as the official proposals, we also look at the People's Commission on the Water Sector - an academic-led approach. @sascampaigns.bsky.social @cleanilkley.bsky.social @saveourswale.bsky.social tinyurl.com/cjjw5aby

Court rules in favour of more of the same, Dig deep billpayers, you have hungry creditors and shareholders to feed. www.windrushwasp.org/single-post/...

Crime pays. @windrushwasp.bsky.social

Environmental groups pile pressure on government over sewage spills

Dirty Business: mother of girl killed by E. coli infection demands water reform

#DirtyBusiness Make water companies in England publicly owned again!

Grenfell families bring legal challenge to pause tower demolition

Private water companies are a #DirtyBusiness that have left English sewage works to rot & dumped sewage in rivers and the sea or even roads in the Cotswolds recently - follow @sascampaigns.bsky.social @windrushwasp.bsky.social @riveractionuk.bsky.social

Southern Water was sentenced to pay a record 90 million pound fine after pleading guilty to 6971 crimes in 2021 [Source: Southern Water 2021 trial, Judge’s sentencing remarks]

Have you seen #DirtyBusiness on @channel4tv.bsky.social ? Can't believe how much water companies are getting away with, while putting profit before public health? The Government MUST take action! Sick of sewage dumps? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...