Leo Murray
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Leo Murray
@crisortunity.bsky.social
· Oct 31
Railways: Firms develop new tech to electrify trains
Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.
www.bbc.co.uk
Delighted to feature in this @chrisbaraniuk.com piece for the BBC on the imminent rollout of solar to power Great British Railways 🙌
Get on board - here comes the sun! ☀️
Get on board - here comes the sun! ☀️
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Pregnant woman shot in the stomach with a rubber bullet at an anti ICE protest:
"She's losing her baby"
Come on America, don't normalise this type of violence
"She's losing her baby"
Come on America, don't normalise this type of violence
February 1, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Pregnant woman shot in the stomach with a rubber bullet at an anti ICE protest:
"She's losing her baby"
Come on America, don't normalise this type of violence
"She's losing her baby"
Come on America, don't normalise this type of violence
LOL, 2009
“Nothing exemplifies this style of government better than Mandelson's involvement in the Heathrow decision. Not merely unelected but wholly unelectable, Mandelson is a cuckoo in the nest of British democracy, bullying the other chicks into serving his malevolent corporatist agenda.”
“Nothing exemplifies this style of government better than Mandelson's involvement in the Heathrow decision. Not merely unelected but wholly unelectable, Mandelson is a cuckoo in the nest of British democracy, bullying the other chicks into serving his malevolent corporatist agenda.”
I ghost wrote this guardian op ed for Leila from notes after she called me from the police station where she was about to be questioned
Leila Deen: Mandelson earned that custard
Leila Deen: I would not have resorted to throwing pudding had this government proved itself capable of mature debate
www.theguardian.com
February 1, 2026 at 7:58 PM
LOL, 2009
“Nothing exemplifies this style of government better than Mandelson's involvement in the Heathrow decision. Not merely unelected but wholly unelectable, Mandelson is a cuckoo in the nest of British democracy, bullying the other chicks into serving his malevolent corporatist agenda.”
“Nothing exemplifies this style of government better than Mandelson's involvement in the Heathrow decision. Not merely unelected but wholly unelectable, Mandelson is a cuckoo in the nest of British democracy, bullying the other chicks into serving his malevolent corporatist agenda.”
Another fun fact: a few months before he sent this email, Peter Mandelson was slimed with green custard by my dear friend Leila Deen, specifically for his role in orchestrating the governments backing for a third runway at Heathrow, though tbf most people had their own reasons for applauding her
February 1, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Another fun fact: a few months before he sent this email, Peter Mandelson was slimed with green custard by my dear friend Leila Deen, specifically for his role in orchestrating the governments backing for a third runway at Heathrow, though tbf most people had their own reasons for applauding her
Fun fact: in 1935 my great grandfather Arthur “speak for England!” Greenwood ran for Labour leader against Peter Mandelson’s grandfather, leading light of the Labour Right, Herbert Morrison, and the incumbent Clement Attlee. Attlee won obviously, and Arthur became deputy leader.
February 1, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Fun fact: in 1935 my great grandfather Arthur “speak for England!” Greenwood ran for Labour leader against Peter Mandelson’s grandfather, leading light of the Labour Right, Herbert Morrison, and the incumbent Clement Attlee. Attlee won obviously, and Arthur became deputy leader.
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New Epstein emails show Peter Mandelson secretly advising JPMorgan’s CEO on how to fight Labour’s 2009 bankers’ bonus tax - even suggesting he “mildly threaten” the Chancellor.
Mandelson was Business Secretary at the time.
A year later, he was seeking work with JPM.
Mandelson was Business Secretary at the time.
A year later, he was seeking work with JPM.
February 1, 2026 at 5:26 PM
New Epstein emails show Peter Mandelson secretly advising JPMorgan’s CEO on how to fight Labour’s 2009 bankers’ bonus tax - even suggesting he “mildly threaten” the Chancellor.
Mandelson was Business Secretary at the time.
A year later, he was seeking work with JPM.
Mandelson was Business Secretary at the time.
A year later, he was seeking work with JPM.
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TikTok is censoring the words “Epstein” and “ICE” — and that alone should tell you how fast political censorship just arrived in America.
February 1, 2026 at 6:03 PM
TikTok is censoring the words “Epstein” and “ICE” — and that alone should tell you how fast political censorship just arrived in America.
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The three tiered system of justice, obvious for all to see:
The poor and marginalized—always under an authoritarian boot
The privileged—judged harshly but mostly fairly in normal times
The elite—complete impunity, maybe sometimes have to pick a fall guy
The poor and marginalized—always under an authoritarian boot
The privileged—judged harshly but mostly fairly in normal times
The elite—complete impunity, maybe sometimes have to pick a fall guy
February 1, 2026 at 4:47 PM
The three tiered system of justice, obvious for all to see:
The poor and marginalized—always under an authoritarian boot
The privileged—judged harshly but mostly fairly in normal times
The elite—complete impunity, maybe sometimes have to pick a fall guy
The poor and marginalized—always under an authoritarian boot
The privileged—judged harshly but mostly fairly in normal times
The elite—complete impunity, maybe sometimes have to pick a fall guy
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Hannah is the Green Party candidate for Gorton and Denton.
She is also a plumber and dog rescuer🐕💪
She is also a plumber and dog rescuer🐕💪
January 30, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Hannah is the Green Party candidate for Gorton and Denton.
She is also a plumber and dog rescuer🐕💪
She is also a plumber and dog rescuer🐕💪
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Labour and the FPTP mindset
February 1, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Labour and the FPTP mindset
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Reed is asked why the govt isn't taxing the huge online retailers (like Amazon) more
Reed says they are, £100m more, & that money is used to reduce business rates paid by 750,000 high street businesses. Thats around £133 per business as our high streets continue to disappear.
Reed says they are, £100m more, & that money is used to reduce business rates paid by 750,000 high street businesses. Thats around £133 per business as our high streets continue to disappear.
February 1, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Reed is asked why the govt isn't taxing the huge online retailers (like Amazon) more
Reed says they are, £100m more, & that money is used to reduce business rates paid by 750,000 high street businesses. Thats around £133 per business as our high streets continue to disappear.
Reed says they are, £100m more, & that money is used to reduce business rates paid by 750,000 high street businesses. Thats around £133 per business as our high streets continue to disappear.
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"Dad, open your Christmas presents!"
"Not now, I'm emailing Jeffrey Epstein."
"Not now, I'm emailing Jeffrey Epstein."
So if I’m understanding this sequence correctly, from Thanksgiving to Christmas 2012, Elon Musk was essentially pestering registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to throw him a wild party on the island.
January 30, 2026 at 9:28 PM
"Dad, open your Christmas presents!"
"Not now, I'm emailing Jeffrey Epstein."
"Not now, I'm emailing Jeffrey Epstein."
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"the UN's largest contributor, the US, refused to contribute to its regular and peacekeeping budgets... Several other members are in arrears or are simply refusing to pay." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UN risks 'imminent financial collapse', secretary general warns
António Guterres says the international body could run out of money by July due to members' unpaid fees.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 30, 2026 at 6:23 PM
"the UN's largest contributor, the US, refused to contribute to its regular and peacekeeping budgets... Several other members are in arrears or are simply refusing to pay." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Meanwhile
Day and night, there’s no relief: five ways this heatwave is one of Australia’s worst on record
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Day and night, there’s no relief: five ways this heatwave is one of Australia’s worst on record
Soaring temperatures, heat at altitude and hot summer nights combine to create one of south-eastern Australia’s ‘most significant’ heatwaves
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Meanwhile
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every epstein file drop underscores how elite power operates through shared socio-economic networks, regardless of people's ideological differences, populist posturing, or public feuds
January 30, 2026 at 11:58 PM
every epstein file drop underscores how elite power operates through shared socio-economic networks, regardless of people's ideological differences, populist posturing, or public feuds
👌
My absolute favourite response to my gentle Nextdoor post about how LTNs can make roads safer for everyone. 🤯
January 31, 2026 at 7:43 AM
👌
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CNN in Minneapolis: We are seeing thousands and thousands of people, we've been standing on the corner here for the past ten minutes. This this crowd has not let up. It's just continuous.
January 30, 2026 at 9:19 PM
CNN in Minneapolis: We are seeing thousands and thousands of people, we've been standing on the corner here for the past ten minutes. This this crowd has not let up. It's just continuous.
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As they knew full well all along
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Israel accepts health authorities’ Gaza death toll is broadly accurate, saying 70,000 have died
Israeli military’s abrupt U-turn in accepting official figures comes after years of attacking data as ‘Hamas propaganda’
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:33 PM
As they knew full well all along
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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“There was a car seat in the back with one of those baby blankets you get at the hospital. There were broken glass shards all over it,” he said. “I carefully pulled back the blanket and there was just this tiny peanut of a baby. He was crying.” www.pressherald.com/2026/01/28/i...
ICE agents shatter window, leave 1-month-old baby, mother in car after Portland arrest
Video shows federal immigration agents leaving behind an infant and broken glass after detaining a Guinean immigrant with no known criminal history.
www.pressherald.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:46 PM
“There was a car seat in the back with one of those baby blankets you get at the hospital. There were broken glass shards all over it,” he said. “I carefully pulled back the blanket and there was just this tiny peanut of a baby. He was crying.” www.pressherald.com/2026/01/28/i...
Yup they’ve really gone full fash, not even pretending any more
journalist georgia fort was arrested by the feds this morning for filming the church protest in st. paul where an ICE agent is the pastor. nekima levy-armstrong and chauntyll allen were already arrested for organizing it
she went live on facebook about it, @jasonderusha.com has recording on twitter
she went live on facebook about it, @jasonderusha.com has recording on twitter
January 30, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Yup they’ve really gone full fash, not even pretending any more
Arresting journalists for investigating crimes by state agencies is it
Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
January 30, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Arresting journalists for investigating crimes by state agencies is it
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Wow?!
BBC News homepage has just significantly downgraded the placing of its "Climate" section on its menu bar
Climate is now ranked last, lower than Tech.
Earlier this month "Climate" was ranked above World, UK, US&Canada, Business and Tech
BBC News homepage has just significantly downgraded the placing of its "Climate" section on its menu bar
Climate is now ranked last, lower than Tech.
Earlier this month "Climate" was ranked above World, UK, US&Canada, Business and Tech
January 30, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Wow?!
BBC News homepage has just significantly downgraded the placing of its "Climate" section on its menu bar
Climate is now ranked last, lower than Tech.
Earlier this month "Climate" was ranked above World, UK, US&Canada, Business and Tech
BBC News homepage has just significantly downgraded the placing of its "Climate" section on its menu bar
Climate is now ranked last, lower than Tech.
Earlier this month "Climate" was ranked above World, UK, US&Canada, Business and Tech
This is the same almost everywhere you look. Basically the only acceptable transport decarbonisation for the status quo is switching ICE cars for electric ones
How much of Scotland’s emissions plan is riding on electric vehicles?
The answer: too much.
Scottish Government's latest Draft Climate Change Plan predicates up to 95%(!) of the total transport emissions reduction on rapid EV uptake.
Read our response to the Plan:
transform.scot/2026/01/29/h...
The answer: too much.
Scottish Government's latest Draft Climate Change Plan predicates up to 95%(!) of the total transport emissions reduction on rapid EV uptake.
Read our response to the Plan:
transform.scot/2026/01/29/h...
January 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM
This is the same almost everywhere you look. Basically the only acceptable transport decarbonisation for the status quo is switching ICE cars for electric ones
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Trump says he has the power to seize ballots — and now his spy chief is joining FBI raids of election offices.
But guess what?
I co-wrote the order he’s talking about. He’s lying. And a crime might be in progress.
www.defiance.news/p/why-we-sho...
But guess what?
I co-wrote the order he’s talking about. He’s lying. And a crime might be in progress.
www.defiance.news/p/why-we-sho...
Why we should worry that Trump's spy chief was spotted at an FBI raid of an election office
The incident is beyond suspicious. In fact, it’s a real-time flag of potential corruption — and the president's ambition to rig the coming elections.
www.defiance.news
January 29, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Trump says he has the power to seize ballots — and now his spy chief is joining FBI raids of election offices.
But guess what?
I co-wrote the order he’s talking about. He’s lying. And a crime might be in progress.
www.defiance.news/p/why-we-sho...
But guess what?
I co-wrote the order he’s talking about. He’s lying. And a crime might be in progress.
www.defiance.news/p/why-we-sho...