Alan Chedzoy
@cheddarz.bsky.social
Gardener and nature lover. Rewilding, music, literature and art. Socialist, remainer and Corbynite. Uninterested in most Sports.
27% Scottish apparently 🏴
Somerset UK
27% Scottish apparently 🏴
Somerset UK
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Israel is still killing children on a regular basis. Another 6 this morning, 12 people killed in all.
Boycott, sanctions, divestment. #FreePalestine
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
Boycott, sanctions, divestment. #FreePalestine
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
Israeli forces kill 12 Palestinians across Gaza, attacks reported in Rafah
Multiple attacks across the besieged enclave a day before Israel is expected to reopen the Rafah border crossing.
www.aljazeera.com
January 31, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Israel is still killing children on a regular basis. Another 6 this morning, 12 people killed in all.
Boycott, sanctions, divestment. #FreePalestine
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
Boycott, sanctions, divestment. #FreePalestine
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
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I'm calling bullshit on the media narrative that Trump is "pivoting" and "deescalating" on his ICE raids. The threshold is this: As long as the military occupations and the treatment of US cities as enemy territory continue, there's no pivot. ICE out. 1/
(New piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
(New piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
Donald Trump Is Frightened
Trump wants to appear eager to minimize out-of-control clashes between government militias and protesters. But he doesn’t want to stop the things causing those clashes in the first place.
newrepublic.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:40 PM
I'm calling bullshit on the media narrative that Trump is "pivoting" and "deescalating" on his ICE raids. The threshold is this: As long as the military occupations and the treatment of US cities as enemy territory continue, there's no pivot. ICE out. 1/
(New piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
(New piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
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Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem.
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem.
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
What are some of these people smoking?
BBC News - Ros Atkins on...How popular is President Trump? - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
BBC News - Ros Atkins on...How popular is President Trump? - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Ros Atkins on...How popular is President Trump?
BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins explores how Americans feel about their president during a nonstop start to 2026 shaped by pivotal events at home and abroad.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 25, 2026 at 9:01 AM
What are some of these people smoking?
BBC News - Ros Atkins on...How popular is President Trump? - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
BBC News - Ros Atkins on...How popular is President Trump? - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
John Le Carré (source Wiki):
"Le Carré opposed both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, arguing that their desire to seek or maintain their countries' superpower status caused an impulse for oligarchy, the dismissal of the truth, contempt for the electorate and for the democratic system". RIP JLC
"Le Carré opposed both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, arguing that their desire to seek or maintain their countries' superpower status caused an impulse for oligarchy, the dismissal of the truth, contempt for the electorate and for the democratic system". RIP JLC
January 23, 2026 at 5:20 PM
John Le Carré (source Wiki):
"Le Carré opposed both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, arguing that their desire to seek or maintain their countries' superpower status caused an impulse for oligarchy, the dismissal of the truth, contempt for the electorate and for the democratic system". RIP JLC
"Le Carré opposed both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, arguing that their desire to seek or maintain their countries' superpower status caused an impulse for oligarchy, the dismissal of the truth, contempt for the electorate and for the democratic system". RIP JLC
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shirley anne smith
We must never forget how it was Jenrick who maliciously removed the Disney murals from the children asylum centre that were to ease the trauma the children had experienced. That one act sums him up. A truly nasty man.
We must never forget how it was Jenrick who maliciously removed the Disney murals from the children asylum centre that were to ease the trauma the children had experienced. That one act sums him up. A truly nasty man.
January 16, 2026 at 10:43 AM
shirley anne smith
We must never forget how it was Jenrick who maliciously removed the Disney murals from the children asylum centre that were to ease the trauma the children had experienced. That one act sums him up. A truly nasty man.
We must never forget how it was Jenrick who maliciously removed the Disney murals from the children asylum centre that were to ease the trauma the children had experienced. That one act sums him up. A truly nasty man.
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They have f*cked up our rivers, invested bugger-all, continue to leave thousands without water, and handed over 10s of billions of bill-payer cash to shareholders
Renationalise now - no compensation
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Renationalise now - no compensation
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
South East Water boss in line for £400,000 bonus despite outages
Exclusive: David Hinton, who faces calls to resign, will receive payout regardless of performance if he stays until July 2030
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:26 PM
They have f*cked up our rivers, invested bugger-all, continue to leave thousands without water, and handed over 10s of billions of bill-payer cash to shareholders
Renationalise now - no compensation
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Renationalise now - no compensation
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
What is Starmer on about? "We don't know the full details". Er, a foreign power has bombed a sovereign country, kidnapped its president and stolen its oil. What other details do you need ffs?
January 3, 2026 at 6:56 PM
What is Starmer on about? "We don't know the full details". Er, a foreign power has bombed a sovereign country, kidnapped its president and stolen its oil. What other details do you need ffs?
Please watch this DDN video. Starmer's government's shocking complacency regarding the Palestine Action hunger strikers...
youtu.be/e0qh1kkEAaM?...
youtu.be/e0qh1kkEAaM?...
The Video The Government Doesn’t Want You To See
YouTube video by Double Down News
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December 22, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Please watch this DDN video. Starmer's government's shocking complacency regarding the Palestine Action hunger strikers...
youtu.be/e0qh1kkEAaM?...
youtu.be/e0qh1kkEAaM?...
A very interesting interview with @georgemonbiot.bsky.social about why he became a Vegan and how it is closely linked to his environmentalism.
www.podbean.com/ep/pb-x8qr5-...
www.podbean.com/ep/pb-x8qr5-...
George Monbiot - Winding Up, Not Down
We're delighted to welcome leading environmental activist and journalist, George Monbiot, to the Vegan Pod.
George is a fearless and tireless advocate for sustainability, green living and political an...
www.podbean.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:41 AM
A very interesting interview with @georgemonbiot.bsky.social about why he became a Vegan and how it is closely linked to his environmentalism.
www.podbean.com/ep/pb-x8qr5-...
www.podbean.com/ep/pb-x8qr5-...
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Why BBC News / Question Time / Tory LauraK are now extreme right wing propagandists
November 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Why BBC News / Question Time / Tory LauraK are now extreme right wing propagandists
EVs are not environmentally faultless, but why does this government want to penalise people for making a greener choice?
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...
Rachel Reeves ‘planning pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles in budget’
EV drivers would face 3p-a-mile charge on top of other road taxes to offset falling revenue from petrol and diesel cars
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
EVs are not environmentally faultless, but why does this government want to penalise people for making a greener choice?
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...
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Reprehensible and completely inconsistent
Whether climate testimony is heard, and therefore if there is a good chance of acquittal, is entirely dependent on which judge you get
This makes complete nonsense of the justice system
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Whether climate testimony is heard, and therefore if there is a good chance of acquittal, is entirely dependent on which judge you get
This makes complete nonsense of the justice system
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Just Stop Oil protesters convicted after being denied right to state climate facts
Lawyers call for clarity over law as six are found guilty while being stopped from using defence used by fellow activists
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Reprehensible and completely inconsistent
Whether climate testimony is heard, and therefore if there is a good chance of acquittal, is entirely dependent on which judge you get
This makes complete nonsense of the justice system
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Whether climate testimony is heard, and therefore if there is a good chance of acquittal, is entirely dependent on which judge you get
This makes complete nonsense of the justice system
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Very disappointing:
committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
Government rejects outright bottom trawling ban despite pledge - Committees - UK Parliament
Government ministers say the UK will not implement an outright ban on bottom trawling, despite pledging earlier this year to extend the ban on bottom-towed fishing gear to offshore protected areas.
committees.parliament.uk
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Very disappointing:
committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
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Ah! Good morning, reality. And welcome. We’ve been expecting you…
October 20, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Ah! Good morning, reality. And welcome. We’ve been expecting you…
Some context associated with the Devon wetlands land grab superbly written by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
Today's column is about the government's huge, unprecedented assault on nature ... and about the eerie, astonishing silence of the big nature groups. The RSPB, National Trust, Wildlife Trusts have 7.5m members between them. A vast force, completely unmobilised. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Wage war on nature to build new homes: that’s Labour’s offer, but it’s a con trick | George Monbiot
The government’s new planning bill is tearing down environmental protections to benefit developers. This nation of nature lovers won’t stand for it, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Some context associated with the Devon wetlands land grab superbly written by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
This must be stopped:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Developers encroach on 2,000-year-old Devon wetland citing ‘blockages’ to Labour’s housing plans
According to planning conditions, Wolborough Fen in Newton Abbot must be protected as groundworks are prepared for 1,200 homes
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 10:05 AM
This must be stopped:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Ministers then tried to stop the hearing from going ahead, arguing that Parliament had set out a specific alternative process for appealing against banning orders.
More than 2,100 people have been arrested in demonstrations since the group was banned.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
More than 2,100 people have been arrested in demonstrations since the group was banned.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Government loses bid to block Palestine Action ban appeal
In a highly significant ruling, the Court of Appeal paved the way for the review of the ban before a High Court judge next month.
www.bbc.com
October 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Ministers then tried to stop the hearing from going ahead, arguing that Parliament had set out a specific alternative process for appealing against banning orders.
More than 2,100 people have been arrested in demonstrations since the group was banned.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
More than 2,100 people have been arrested in demonstrations since the group was banned.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
A somewhat different version of events than Starmer and Badenoch would have us believe.
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What REALLY Happened in Amsterdam
YouTube video by Double Down News
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October 17, 2025 at 10:18 AM
A somewhat different version of events than Starmer and Badenoch would have us believe.
youtu.be/DvTyg1kJGzM?...
youtu.be/DvTyg1kJGzM?...
Here's Farage again telling lies about the UK's education system to naive Americans. Is he ever in the UK?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage accuses teachers of ‘poisoning our kids’ on race issues
Exclusive: Reform UK leader’s remarks at event for private US college criticised as ‘grossly irresponsible’ by NEU leader
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Here's Farage again telling lies about the UK's education system to naive Americans. Is he ever in the UK?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Good god:
🔴 ‘America Must Save Britain’: MAGA-Mania and Conspiracy Theories Broadcast Nightly on GB News’ New US Show
A new daily GB News programme broadcast from Washington features climate denial, vaccine misinformation, and non-stop praise for Donald Trump. ✍️ @bylinetimes.bsky.social
A new daily GB News programme broadcast from Washington features climate denial, vaccine misinformation, and non-stop praise for Donald Trump. ✍️ @bylinetimes.bsky.social
'America Must Save Britain': MAGA-Mania and Conspiracy Theories Broadcast Nightly on GB News' New US Show
A new daily GB News programme broadcast from Washington features climate denial, vaccine misinformation, and non-stop praise for Donald Trump – as its hosts tell the American audience that the UK need...
bylinetimes.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Good god:
They just don't seem to get that these are peaceful protests that do not require policing. If it were not for Braverman, Cooper and now Mahmood's draconian protest laws which they are intent on expanding, police cover would be minimal.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
‘Enough is enough’ says chief of police federation over Palestine Action rally
Met Police said many of those arrested needed carrying away after they refused to walk from Trafalgar Square – but Amnesty International says arresting hundreds of people at the demonstration is ‘not ...
www.independent.co.uk
October 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
They just don't seem to get that these are peaceful protests that do not require policing. If it were not for Braverman, Cooper and now Mahmood's draconian protest laws which they are intent on expanding, police cover would be minimal.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
When someone mentions China as an argument against net zero, show them this.
*Unlike the U.S. government, China accepts reality—and that’s our only hope for getting our hands on the cheapest energy in history*
by Benjamin Johnson
Climate Change
www.currentaffairs.org/news/china-i...
by Benjamin Johnson
Climate Change
www.currentaffairs.org/news/china-i...
China Is Building The Solar Future Because The U.S. Refuses
Unlike the U.S. government, China accepts reality—and that’s our only hope for getting our hands on the cheapest energy in history.
www.currentaffairs.org
October 5, 2025 at 7:38 AM
When someone mentions China as an argument against net zero, show them this.
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Home Sec repeats her commitment to the “fundamental” right to protest as she announces giving police more powers to restrict it bit.ly/48hsbEA
Police to get broader powers to crack down on repeated protests
Officers will be able to tell organisers to move demonstrations if protests have caused
bit.ly
October 5, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Home Sec repeats her commitment to the “fundamental” right to protest as she announces giving police more powers to restrict it bit.ly/48hsbEA