Andy Brown
@andybrown1951.bsky.social
North Yorkshire Councillor for Aire Valley. Green Party. Columnist for Yorkshire Post. Write for Yorkshire bylines. Former Head of Young People's Learning for Yorkshire and the Humber
The fossil fuel lobbyists are still working hard to extract every last penny of profit from inflicting climate chaos on the rest of us.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The fossil fuel lobbyists are still working hard to extract every last penny of profit from inflicting climate chaos on the rest of us.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Wincheap (Canterbury) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 39.1% (+24.1)
🔶 LDM: 24.1% (-12.2)
➡️ RFM: 16.3% (New)
🌹 LAB: 12.8% (-25.5)
🌳 CON: 7.7% (-2.6)
Green GAIN from Liberal Democrat.
Changes w/ 2023.
🌍 GRN: 39.1% (+24.1)
🔶 LDM: 24.1% (-12.2)
➡️ RFM: 16.3% (New)
🌹 LAB: 12.8% (-25.5)
🌳 CON: 7.7% (-2.6)
Green GAIN from Liberal Democrat.
Changes w/ 2023.
November 14, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Wincheap (Canterbury) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 39.1% (+24.1)
🔶 LDM: 24.1% (-12.2)
➡️ RFM: 16.3% (New)
🌹 LAB: 12.8% (-25.5)
🌳 CON: 7.7% (-2.6)
Green GAIN from Liberal Democrat.
Changes w/ 2023.
🌍 GRN: 39.1% (+24.1)
🔶 LDM: 24.1% (-12.2)
➡️ RFM: 16.3% (New)
🌹 LAB: 12.8% (-25.5)
🌳 CON: 7.7% (-2.6)
Green GAIN from Liberal Democrat.
Changes w/ 2023.
Seems like @greenparty.org.uk is taking votes off both Reform and Labour
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 32% (-3)
CON: 19% (+1)
LAB: 17% (-3)
LDM: 15% (+1)
GRN: 13% (+5)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via Freshwater Strategy, 7-9 Nov.
Changes w/ 3-5 Oct.
RFM: 32% (-3)
CON: 19% (+1)
LAB: 17% (-3)
LDM: 15% (+1)
GRN: 13% (+5)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via Freshwater Strategy, 7-9 Nov.
Changes w/ 3-5 Oct.
November 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Seems like @greenparty.org.uk is taking votes off both Reform and Labour
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Climate breakdown is driven by a storm of lies. This lying is systemic, funded and coordinated, and operates across almost all media, old and new.
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
The fundamental problem is this: that most of the means of communication are owned or influenced by the very rich, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Climate breakdown is driven by a storm of lies. This lying is systemic, funded and coordinated, and operates across almost all media, old and new.
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Under the Tories we expected a 3 out of 10 government, but got a 1 out of 10. We expected a 7 out of 10 from Labour, but got a 2. Labour's not worse, but they're an even bigger disappointment.
November 14, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Under the Tories we expected a 3 out of 10 government, but got a 1 out of 10. We expected a 7 out of 10 from Labour, but got a 2. Labour's not worse, but they're an even bigger disappointment.
Trump is going to have a very hard job proving that his reputation was damaged in any fair and honest court examination of his incitement to riot and his subsequent pardoning of those who helped kill security workers defending Congress.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation
Lawyers for the US president have threatened to sue the corporation for $1bn (£759m).
www.bbc.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Trump is going to have a very hard job proving that his reputation was damaged in any fair and honest court examination of his incitement to riot and his subsequent pardoning of those who helped kill security workers defending Congress.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
As I have been predicting. Make a lot of noise about income tax rises and then hope everyone is pleased when the cuts come. Tax bitcoin purchases and sales. Tax mansions. Tax oil and water companies.
Reeves and Starmer are now likely to rely on several smaller tax-raising measures after 𝘂-𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 on an outright rise to income tax.
Remind me of Labour's majority?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Remind me of Labour's majority?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Rachel Reeves to abandon plans to raise income tax rates in budget
Labour had laid the ground to break a manifesto pledge on taxes for working people but has now made a U-turn
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM
As I have been predicting. Make a lot of noise about income tax rises and then hope everyone is pleased when the cuts come. Tax bitcoin purchases and sales. Tax mansions. Tax oil and water companies.
If Trump will lie about this then what else is he lying about? Time for those who voted for him to think long and hard. He is only interested in his own ego and in getting rich and doesn't care who he tramples over.
November 14, 2025 at 8:11 AM
If Trump will lie about this then what else is he lying about? Time for those who voted for him to think long and hard. He is only interested in his own ego and in getting rich and doesn't care who he tramples over.
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Reform in Lancashire threatens closing five day centres and five care homes, with “reprovision” forcing disabled or older adults (including a 106-year-old) into alternative support.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Reform in Lancashire threatens closing five day centres and five care homes, with “reprovision” forcing disabled or older adults (including a 106-year-old) into alternative support.
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View from Farnhill Moor in North Yorkshire yesterday.
November 14, 2025 at 7:33 AM
View from Farnhill Moor in North Yorkshire yesterday.
For @greenparty.org.uk to appear second in a poll once might be an outlier. Two weeks running indicates a major change in British public opinion. Deserves exactly equal coverage as Reform got when it hit the same polling numbers. Won't get it.
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 33% (=)
GRN: 17% (-1)
CON: 16% (=)
LAB: 15% (=)
LDM: 11% (=)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 12 Nov.
Changes w/ 5-6 Nov.
RFM: 33% (=)
GRN: 17% (-1)
CON: 16% (=)
LAB: 15% (=)
LDM: 11% (=)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 12 Nov.
Changes w/ 5-6 Nov.
November 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
For @greenparty.org.uk to appear second in a poll once might be an outlier. Two weeks running indicates a major change in British public opinion. Deserves exactly equal coverage as Reform got when it hit the same polling numbers. Won't get it.
CO2 use rose to record levels last year as the floods and the hurricanes start to destroy lives and crops. There is another 30 years of this getting worse even if we act fast. Yet the US President drills for every last drop of oil and Starmer invites him to tea.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fossil fuel emissions rise again - but renewables boom offers hope for climate
Carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels are forecast to reach a new high in 2025 but could soon peak.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 8:55 AM
CO2 use rose to record levels last year as the floods and the hurricanes start to destroy lives and crops. There is another 30 years of this getting worse even if we act fast. Yet the US President drills for every last drop of oil and Starmer invites him to tea.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bad products competing with cheaper and better alternatives and the lousy reputation of its CEO. The real question about Tesla is whether it will go bust not whether it will make Musk a multi trillionaire
It's so over for Tesla in China.
The Xiaomi YU7, a Model Y rival, not only outsold Tesla's Model Y in October, but it outsold Tesla's *total* October sales of 26,006 vehicles by 29%.
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The Xiaomi YU7, a Model Y rival, not only outsold Tesla's Model Y in October, but it outsold Tesla's *total* October sales of 26,006 vehicles by 29%.
💀☠️
November 13, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Bad products competing with cheaper and better alternatives and the lousy reputation of its CEO. The real question about Tesla is whether it will go bust not whether it will make Musk a multi trillionaire
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(New from us)
‘Now the Pacific is leading the way again. Island leaders have a bold plan to become the world’s first region powered entirely by renewables and energy storage.’ #ClimateCrisis #COP30
w/ @wesleymorgan.bsky.social @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social theconversation.com/how-pacific-...
‘Now the Pacific is leading the way again. Island leaders have a bold plan to become the world’s first region powered entirely by renewables and energy storage.’ #ClimateCrisis #COP30
w/ @wesleymorgan.bsky.social @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social theconversation.com/how-pacific-...
How Pacific nations plan to go from spending up to 25% of GDP on fossil fuels to running on 100% renewables
Pacific nations spend billions each year importing fossil fuels for electricity. Now the region’s leaders are aiming for energy independence.
theconversation.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:34 AM
(New from us)
‘Now the Pacific is leading the way again. Island leaders have a bold plan to become the world’s first region powered entirely by renewables and energy storage.’ #ClimateCrisis #COP30
w/ @wesleymorgan.bsky.social @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social theconversation.com/how-pacific-...
‘Now the Pacific is leading the way again. Island leaders have a bold plan to become the world’s first region powered entirely by renewables and energy storage.’ #ClimateCrisis #COP30
w/ @wesleymorgan.bsky.social @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social theconversation.com/how-pacific-...
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World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds
World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds
Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heating
The world is still on track for a catastrophic 2.6C increase in temperature as countries have not made sufficiently strong climate pledges, while emissions from fossil fuels have hit a record high, two major reports have found.
Despite their promises, governments’ new emission-cutting plans submitted for the Cop30 climate talks taking place in Brazil have done little to avert dangerous global heating for the fourth consecutive year, according to the Climate Action Tracker update. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:07 AM
World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds
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Truly risible failure to challenge the powerful just now on #R4Today:
The boss of Centrica (aka BritishGas) was NOT challenged over his >false< assertion that its renewables rather than gas that is raising bills; NOR was he challenged over his horrible levels of profiteering that is raising bills!!
The boss of Centrica (aka BritishGas) was NOT challenged over his >false< assertion that its renewables rather than gas that is raising bills; NOR was he challenged over his horrible levels of profiteering that is raising bills!!
November 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Truly risible failure to challenge the powerful just now on #R4Today:
The boss of Centrica (aka BritishGas) was NOT challenged over his >false< assertion that its renewables rather than gas that is raising bills; NOR was he challenged over his horrible levels of profiteering that is raising bills!!
The boss of Centrica (aka BritishGas) was NOT challenged over his >false< assertion that its renewables rather than gas that is raising bills; NOR was he challenged over his horrible levels of profiteering that is raising bills!!
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Exclusive: Reform’s flagship Kent administration is planning to shut down multiple council committees as it struggles to fill posts after losing nine of its own councillors
Reform Council in Chaos as It Prepares to Slash Scrutiny Committees Following Wave of Councillor Suspensions
EXCLUSIVE: Reform's flagship Kent administration is planning to shut down multiple council committees as it struggles to fill posts after suspending nine of its own councillors
bylinetimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Exclusive: Reform’s flagship Kent administration is planning to shut down multiple council committees as it struggles to fill posts after losing nine of its own councillors
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One for the Brits.
Epstein wrote a list of names for Steve Bannon. The first one on it is Mandelson
Epstein wrote a list of names for Steve Bannon. The first one on it is Mandelson
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
One for the Brits.
Epstein wrote a list of names for Steve Bannon. The first one on it is Mandelson
Epstein wrote a list of names for Steve Bannon. The first one on it is Mandelson
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The new plastic-free rules won’t stop wet wipe pollution.
Most wipes on shelves already meet that test, but still clog sewers and harm nature. Time to question how many wipes we really need.
#SewageCrisis #EnvironmentalProtection
Most wipes on shelves already meet that test, but still clog sewers and harm nature. Time to question how many wipes we really need.
#SewageCrisis #EnvironmentalProtection
November 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The new plastic-free rules won’t stop wet wipe pollution.
Most wipes on shelves already meet that test, but still clog sewers and harm nature. Time to question how many wipes we really need.
#SewageCrisis #EnvironmentalProtection
Most wipes on shelves already meet that test, but still clog sewers and harm nature. Time to question how many wipes we really need.
#SewageCrisis #EnvironmentalProtection
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73% of Europeans believe their countries have benefitted from EU membership. Even in Britain, 62% of the public believe Brexit has been more of a failure than a success.
WTF are our politicians waiting for? Divine inspiration?
WTF are our politicians waiting for? Divine inspiration?
November 13, 2025 at 6:33 AM
73% of Europeans believe their countries have benefitted from EU membership. Even in Britain, 62% of the public believe Brexit has been more of a failure than a success.
WTF are our politicians waiting for? Divine inspiration?
WTF are our politicians waiting for? Divine inspiration?
Curiously a man who claims women like it when he grabs them by the pussy turns out to be a sleazeball - who knew!!!!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What we know about the latest Epstein emails referencing Trump
In emails released by Democrats, Epstein says Trump
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Curiously a man who claims women like it when he grabs them by the pussy turns out to be a sleazeball - who knew!!!!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Yeah whoever jacked up tariffs on coffee from Brazil earlier this year must be a real bonehead
November 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Yeah whoever jacked up tariffs on coffee from Brazil earlier this year must be a real bonehead
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"when you are dealing with
something as consequential as the #climatecrisis, every step forward matters - & every step forward helps governments like our own also accelerate the transition to clean energy & therefore tackle the cost of living crisis at the same time."
www.afr.com/policy/energ...
something as consequential as the #climatecrisis, every step forward matters - & every step forward helps governments like our own also accelerate the transition to clean energy & therefore tackle the cost of living crisis at the same time."
www.afr.com/policy/energ...
This year’s global climate summit is different – but not in a good way
The vibe shift on global climate action has hit the buzz around Brazil’s COP, but the true believers are still there doing work they say is as urgent as ever.
www.afr.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:24 AM
"when you are dealing with
something as consequential as the #climatecrisis, every step forward matters - & every step forward helps governments like our own also accelerate the transition to clean energy & therefore tackle the cost of living crisis at the same time."
www.afr.com/policy/energ...
something as consequential as the #climatecrisis, every step forward matters - & every step forward helps governments like our own also accelerate the transition to clean energy & therefore tackle the cost of living crisis at the same time."
www.afr.com/policy/energ...
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After Tory years of tearing the UK to shreds, ending with 3 disastrously incompetent PMs, Lab needed a far bolder regenerative programme. Instead they chose the same old donor-dependency & privatisation. Unfortunately, custodians of their own slow but sure demise. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Starmer allies issue warning to PM’s rivals as fears grow over leadership challenge
No 10 said to be in ‘full bunker mode’ over fears of attempt to oust him after budget or May local elections
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:23 AM
After Tory years of tearing the UK to shreds, ending with 3 disastrously incompetent PMs, Lab needed a far bolder regenerative programme. Instead they chose the same old donor-dependency & privatisation. Unfortunately, custodians of their own slow but sure demise. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...