Andrew Grainger
@andrewclimate.bsky.social
Environmental activist, passionate for climate, ecology & social justice, London lover, narrowboater, wilding project in Devon countryside. Try to live sustainably: vege, bikes, trains, given up flying, all electric & solar PV home & Narrowboat
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A coordinated wave of protests is taking place across the UK ahead of a landmark court hearing on whether the government’s proscription of direct-action group- Palestine Action - was lawful.
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Palestine Action proscription: Coordinated ‘Lift the Ban’ protests held across UK
A coordinated wave of protests is taking place across the UK ahead of a landmark court hearing on whether the government’s proscription of direct-action group -- Palestine Action -- was lawful.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:09 AM
A coordinated wave of protests is taking place across the UK ahead of a landmark court hearing on whether the government’s proscription of direct-action group- Palestine Action - was lawful.
www.presstv.ir/Detail/2025/...
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How UK ban on Palestine Action became a legal battle over the right to protest (Financial Times)
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How UK ban on Palestine Action became a legal battle over the right to protest
Judicial review into proscription follows intense public debate over government’s stance on free speech
www.ft.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:13 AM
How UK ban on Palestine Action became a legal battle over the right to protest (Financial Times)
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“It’s one thing to call someone a “bastard” when you know perfectly well their parents are married.
It’s another thing to call someone a “terrorist” when you know perfectly well they aren’t.
Particularly when you’re the government.”
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It’s another thing to call someone a “terrorist” when you know perfectly well they aren’t.
Particularly when you’re the government.”
Sign up: wedonotcomply.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:28 AM
“It’s one thing to call someone a “bastard” when you know perfectly well their parents are married.
It’s another thing to call someone a “terrorist” when you know perfectly well they aren’t.
Particularly when you’re the government.”
Sign up: wedonotcomply.org
It’s another thing to call someone a “terrorist” when you know perfectly well they aren’t.
Particularly when you’re the government.”
Sign up: wedonotcomply.org
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Daughter of Holocaust survivor among protesters arrested in London over Palestine Action ban
Carolyn was one of many demonstrators carried out of Tavistock Square after she sat in silence holding an “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action” sign.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/daug...
Carolyn was one of many demonstrators carried out of Tavistock Square after she sat in silence holding an “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action” sign.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/daug...
Daughter of Holocaust survivor among protesters arrested at London rally over Palestine Action ban | LBC
Carolyn Gelenter, 67, was one of many demonstrators carried out of Tavistock Square after she sat in silence holding signs that read: “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.”
www.lbc.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Daughter of Holocaust survivor among protesters arrested in London over Palestine Action ban
Carolyn was one of many demonstrators carried out of Tavistock Square after she sat in silence holding an “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action” sign.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/daug...
Carolyn was one of many demonstrators carried out of Tavistock Square after she sat in silence holding an “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action” sign.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/daug...
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People gathered in Tavistock Square Gardens, central London, for the Defend Our Juries protest, as police officers formed a queue to methodically arrest people sitting in silence holding signs that read: “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.”
www.thenational.scot/news/2564278...
www.thenational.scot/news/2564278...
At least 90 arrests at major Palestine Action protest in London
At least 90 people have been arrested at a protest in London against the banning of Palestine Action as a terror group
www.thenational.scot
November 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
People gathered in Tavistock Square Gardens, central London, for the Defend Our Juries protest, as police officers formed a queue to methodically arrest people sitting in silence holding signs that read: “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.”
www.thenational.scot/news/2564278...
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95 ARRESTS
Police arrested 90 sign-holders at the Peace Garden today. 5 arrests were made at an autonomous action in Hastings.
45 people held the same signs in Derry and Belfast, without arrest.
Join us on any of three days of action this coming week: www.wedonotcomply.org
Police arrested 90 sign-holders at the Peace Garden today. 5 arrests were made at an autonomous action in Hastings.
45 people held the same signs in Derry and Belfast, without arrest.
Join us on any of three days of action this coming week: www.wedonotcomply.org
November 22, 2025 at 10:24 PM
95 ARRESTS
Police arrested 90 sign-holders at the Peace Garden today. 5 arrests were made at an autonomous action in Hastings.
45 people held the same signs in Derry and Belfast, without arrest.
Join us on any of three days of action this coming week: www.wedonotcomply.org
Police arrested 90 sign-holders at the Peace Garden today. 5 arrests were made at an autonomous action in Hastings.
45 people held the same signs in Derry and Belfast, without arrest.
Join us on any of three days of action this coming week: www.wedonotcomply.org
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Lower bills. Tax billionaires.
We're just getting started.
What's next? with @politicsjoe.bsky.social
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We're just getting started.
What's next? with @politicsjoe.bsky.social
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What's next for the Green Party? Zack Polanski interview
YouTube video by PoliticsJOE
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November 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Lower bills. Tax billionaires.
We're just getting started.
What's next? with @politicsjoe.bsky.social
youtu.be/NYzp3UcxIGg?...
We're just getting started.
What's next? with @politicsjoe.bsky.social
youtu.be/NYzp3UcxIGg?...
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BREAKING: Police instantly start arresting protestors for silently holding signs which say they oppose genocide and the Palestine Action ban.
Today's protest is happening in Tavistock Square, London — known as the peace gardens with anti-war memorials.
Lift the ban.
Today's protest is happening in Tavistock Square, London — known as the peace gardens with anti-war memorials.
Lift the ban.
November 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
BREAKING: Police instantly start arresting protestors for silently holding signs which say they oppose genocide and the Palestine Action ban.
Today's protest is happening in Tavistock Square, London — known as the peace gardens with anti-war memorials.
Lift the ban.
Today's protest is happening in Tavistock Square, London — known as the peace gardens with anti-war memorials.
Lift the ban.
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"The slaughter. The massacre. The genocide. When will it stop?"
As a woman is arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign, she asks when will it end?
It's on all of us to take action to stop the genocide and resist attempts to label those who do as 'terrorists'.
As a woman is arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign, she asks when will it end?
It's on all of us to take action to stop the genocide and resist attempts to label those who do as 'terrorists'.
November 22, 2025 at 6:43 PM
"The slaughter. The massacre. The genocide. When will it stop?"
As a woman is arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign, she asks when will it end?
It's on all of us to take action to stop the genocide and resist attempts to label those who do as 'terrorists'.
As a woman is arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign, she asks when will it end?
It's on all of us to take action to stop the genocide and resist attempts to label those who do as 'terrorists'.
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BREAKING - @metpoliceuk today declare that London is a totally crime-free zone EXCEPT in the cases of pensioners and other good people holding terrorist cardboard signs.
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(This is a genuine photo showing only the police waiting to make arrests, not the ones actually doing it)
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(This is a genuine photo showing only the police waiting to make arrests, not the ones actually doing it)
November 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
BREAKING - @metpoliceuk today declare that London is a totally crime-free zone EXCEPT in the cases of pensioners and other good people holding terrorist cardboard signs.
/s
(This is a genuine photo showing only the police waiting to make arrests, not the ones actually doing it)
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(This is a genuine photo showing only the police waiting to make arrests, not the ones actually doing it)
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I really loved this conversation with @georgemonbiot.bsky.social - I've thought about it lots ever since.
Hope you enjoy it too!
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Hope you enjoy it too!
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How To Platform Socialist Ideas Through Billionaire Owned Channels | George Monbiot | Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
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November 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I really loved this conversation with @georgemonbiot.bsky.social - I've thought about it lots ever since.
Hope you enjoy it too!
youtu.be/3xx6lNFx8tI?...
Hope you enjoy it too!
youtu.be/3xx6lNFx8tI?...
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People are ready to make hope normal again.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
(Source: Evening Standard from YouGov Data)
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November 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
People are ready to make hope normal again.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
(Source: Evening Standard from YouGov Data)
Join.greenparty.org.uk
(Source: Evening Standard from YouGov Data)
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"You can agree or disagree with him, but Polanski does not pretend to be something he is not.
He is unusually willing for a politician to give a straight answer to questions.
Does he want to rejoin the EU? “Yes."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
He is unusually willing for a politician to give a straight answer to questions.
Does he want to rejoin the EU? “Yes."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Zack Polanski: ‘People will have to find some other way to hurt me’ | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 11:29 AM
"You can agree or disagree with him, but Polanski does not pretend to be something he is not.
He is unusually willing for a politician to give a straight answer to questions.
Does he want to rejoin the EU? “Yes."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
He is unusually willing for a politician to give a straight answer to questions.
Does he want to rejoin the EU? “Yes."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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Tomorrow, November 22nd, we go again.
1pm at The Peace Garden in Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9BQ - Bring your marker and a piece of paper.
The government must Lift The Ban on Palestine Action.
Participation poses significant risk of arrest.
Be informed: www.wedonotcomply.org
1pm at The Peace Garden in Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9BQ - Bring your marker and a piece of paper.
The government must Lift The Ban on Palestine Action.
Participation poses significant risk of arrest.
Be informed: www.wedonotcomply.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Tomorrow, November 22nd, we go again.
1pm at The Peace Garden in Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9BQ - Bring your marker and a piece of paper.
The government must Lift The Ban on Palestine Action.
Participation poses significant risk of arrest.
Be informed: www.wedonotcomply.org
1pm at The Peace Garden in Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9BQ - Bring your marker and a piece of paper.
The government must Lift The Ban on Palestine Action.
Participation poses significant risk of arrest.
Be informed: www.wedonotcomply.org
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Farage knew nothing about it ...but he just happened to parrot exactly the same Kremlin propaganda with far more gusto than Gill.
Then got offered a job at Russia Today.
Mad coincidence.
Then got offered a job at Russia Today.
Mad coincidence.
November 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Reform's former Leader in Wales, Nathan Gill, a 10.5 year jail term for taking bribes from the Kremlin.
Cosied up to authoritarian powers & traded principles for payoffs. Reform's leadership laughably claimed they barely knew Gill.
Will all this be on tomorrow's front pages?
Cosied up to authoritarian powers & traded principles for payoffs. Reform's leadership laughably claimed they barely knew Gill.
Will all this be on tomorrow's front pages?
November 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Reform's former Leader in Wales, Nathan Gill, a 10.5 year jail term for taking bribes from the Kremlin.
Cosied up to authoritarian powers & traded principles for payoffs. Reform's leadership laughably claimed they barely knew Gill.
Will all this be on tomorrow's front pages?
Cosied up to authoritarian powers & traded principles for payoffs. Reform's leadership laughably claimed they barely knew Gill.
Will all this be on tomorrow's front pages?
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Over 2,200 people have been arrested across the UK for silently and peacefully protesting the addition of Palestine Action to the list of proscribed terrorist organisations
The group accuses the Government of complicity in the genocide being perpetrated in Gaza.
www.pressenza.com/2025/11/over...
The group accuses the Government of complicity in the genocide being perpetrated in Gaza.
www.pressenza.com/2025/11/over...
Over 2,000 People Already Detained for Denouncing UK Government's Complicity in Genocide in Palestine
Thousands of people are demanding that the ban on Palestine Action be lifted in a campaign unfolding across the country. Approximately 2,000 activists UK uses Terrorism Act 2000 to arrest peaceful pro...
www.pressenza.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Over 2,200 people have been arrested across the UK for silently and peacefully protesting the addition of Palestine Action to the list of proscribed terrorist organisations
The group accuses the Government of complicity in the genocide being perpetrated in Gaza.
www.pressenza.com/2025/11/over...
The group accuses the Government of complicity in the genocide being perpetrated in Gaza.
www.pressenza.com/2025/11/over...
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Your 'moment of doom' for Nov. 21, 2025 ~ No exit.
"Brazil faced pressure from some petrostates – including Saudi Arabia, Russia and some large fossil fuel consumers including India – to omit the potential resolution."
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"Brazil faced pressure from some petrostates – including Saudi Arabia, Russia and some large fossil fuel consumers including India – to omit the potential resolution."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop30 draft text omits mention of fossil fuel phase-out roadmap
Exclusive: Summit leadership releases new text despite 29 nations threatening to block progress without commitment
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Your 'moment of doom' for Nov. 21, 2025 ~ No exit.
"Brazil faced pressure from some petrostates – including Saudi Arabia, Russia and some large fossil fuel consumers including India – to omit the potential resolution."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"Brazil faced pressure from some petrostates – including Saudi Arabia, Russia and some large fossil fuel consumers including India – to omit the potential resolution."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Police say 47 arrested after latest demo in support of banned Palestine Action
Defend Our Juries said demonstrators sat outside the Ministry of Justice building in Westminster on Thursday afternoon.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Lift The Ban: wedonotcomply.org
Defend Our Juries said demonstrators sat outside the Ministry of Justice building in Westminster on Thursday afternoon.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Lift The Ban: wedonotcomply.org
Police say 47 arrested after latest demo in support of banned Palestine Action
Defend Our Juries said demonstrators sat outside the Ministry of Justice building in Westminster on Thursday afternoon.
www.independent.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Police say 47 arrested after latest demo in support of banned Palestine Action
Defend Our Juries said demonstrators sat outside the Ministry of Justice building in Westminster on Thursday afternoon.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Lift The Ban: wedonotcomply.org
Defend Our Juries said demonstrators sat outside the Ministry of Justice building in Westminster on Thursday afternoon.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Lift The Ban: wedonotcomply.org
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Researching this week's column, I stumbled across something that amazed me:
the near-absence of reliable data about climate impacts over most of the
world. Due to the rich world's failure to fund research. We don't know
because our governments don't care. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
the near-absence of reliable data about climate impacts over most of the
world. Due to the rich world's failure to fund research. We don't know
because our governments don't care. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
There’s a catastrophic black hole in our climate data – and it’s a gift to deniers | George Monbiot
Climate sceptics tell us that more people die of extreme cold than extreme heat. What’s the truth? asks Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Researching this week's column, I stumbled across something that amazed me:
the near-absence of reliable data about climate impacts over most of the
world. Due to the rich world's failure to fund research. We don't know
because our governments don't care. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
the near-absence of reliable data about climate impacts over most of the
world. Due to the rich world's failure to fund research. We don't know
because our governments don't care. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Heavy trucks in China:
>2020: 99% of new trucks ran on diesel
>First half 2024: Electric trucks at 9.2% of new truck sales
>First half 2025: E-trucks at 22%
>August 2025: 28%
>By end of 2025: 46%
>2026: 60%
Already cutting oil demand by more than a million barrels/day
apnews.com/article/chin...
>2020: 99% of new trucks ran on diesel
>First half 2024: Electric trucks at 9.2% of new truck sales
>First half 2025: E-trucks at 22%
>August 2025: 28%
>By end of 2025: 46%
>2026: 60%
Already cutting oil demand by more than a million barrels/day
apnews.com/article/chin...
China's diesel trucks are shifting to electric. That could change global LNG and diesel demand
China is rapidly replacing its aging diesel trucks with electric models, signaling a major shift in the world’s largest vehicle market.
apnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Heavy trucks in China:
>2020: 99% of new trucks ran on diesel
>First half 2024: Electric trucks at 9.2% of new truck sales
>First half 2025: E-trucks at 22%
>August 2025: 28%
>By end of 2025: 46%
>2026: 60%
Already cutting oil demand by more than a million barrels/day
apnews.com/article/chin...
>2020: 99% of new trucks ran on diesel
>First half 2024: Electric trucks at 9.2% of new truck sales
>First half 2025: E-trucks at 22%
>August 2025: 28%
>By end of 2025: 46%
>2026: 60%
Already cutting oil demand by more than a million barrels/day
apnews.com/article/chin...
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Police must end Palestine Action arrests, says former UK counter-terror chief
Richard Barrett condemned the UK government's designation of Palestine Action as a terror group and the amount of police time/resources used to arrest people holding signs.
www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/20...
Richard Barrett condemned the UK government's designation of Palestine Action as a terror group and the amount of police time/resources used to arrest people holding signs.
www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/20...
Police must end Palestine Action arrests, says former UK counter-terror chief | The National
Richard Barrett tells The National that activists who feel strongly about Gaza are 'not terrorists'
www.thenationalnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Police must end Palestine Action arrests, says former UK counter-terror chief
Richard Barrett condemned the UK government's designation of Palestine Action as a terror group and the amount of police time/resources used to arrest people holding signs.
www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/20...
Richard Barrett condemned the UK government's designation of Palestine Action as a terror group and the amount of police time/resources used to arrest people holding signs.
www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/20...
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BREAKING: Protestors are outside the Ministry of Justice, silently holding signs which say they oppose genocide and the Palestine Action ban.
There are also six prisoners for Palestine nearing their fourth week on hunger strike for demands which include bail and to lift the ban.
There are also six prisoners for Palestine nearing their fourth week on hunger strike for demands which include bail and to lift the ban.
November 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
BREAKING: Protestors are outside the Ministry of Justice, silently holding signs which say they oppose genocide and the Palestine Action ban.
There are also six prisoners for Palestine nearing their fourth week on hunger strike for demands which include bail and to lift the ban.
There are also six prisoners for Palestine nearing their fourth week on hunger strike for demands which include bail and to lift the ban.
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Nick Watt, "Zack Polanski is saying that what is more important is not wealth, it's about creating equality"
November 19, 2025 at 11:21 PM