Ianto FP
@iantofp.bsky.social
A concerned Dad and Granddad who would like to make a difference whilst on this planet
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Here we go again.
Customers are charged for the costs of infrastructure developments that privatised corporations will then use to charge for provision of their services
Free market economics means the consumer pays twice
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/d...
Customers are charged for the costs of infrastructure developments that privatised corporations will then use to charge for provision of their services
Free market economics means the consumer pays twice
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/d...
Households face higher energy bills as £28bn grid upgrade gets go-ahead
Plan to improve gas networks and rewire electricity systems across Great Britain likely to add £30 to average annual bill
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Here we go again.
Customers are charged for the costs of infrastructure developments that privatised corporations will then use to charge for provision of their services
Free market economics means the consumer pays twice
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/d...
Customers are charged for the costs of infrastructure developments that privatised corporations will then use to charge for provision of their services
Free market economics means the consumer pays twice
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/d...
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THe power of the press in the UK.
Ignoring "all the Green crap" as David Cameron did, costs farmers £800m in one year.
But a slight and easily avoidable increase in Inheritance Tax by Labour is an excuse for a farmers' revolt?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ignoring "all the Green crap" as David Cameron did, costs farmers £800m in one year.
But a slight and easily avoidable increase in Inheritance Tax by Labour is an excuse for a farmers' revolt?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK farmers lose £800m after heat and drought cause one of worst harvests on record
Many now concerned about ability to make living in fast-changing climate after one of worst grain harvests recorded
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
THe power of the press in the UK.
Ignoring "all the Green crap" as David Cameron did, costs farmers £800m in one year.
But a slight and easily avoidable increase in Inheritance Tax by Labour is an excuse for a farmers' revolt?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ignoring "all the Green crap" as David Cameron did, costs farmers £800m in one year.
But a slight and easily avoidable increase in Inheritance Tax by Labour is an excuse for a farmers' revolt?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Reform accepted £9 million from a former Boris Johnson backer & crypto-multimillionaire.
Today, Nigel Farage postures as a righteous defender of the same democracy he actively undermines.
Democracy should never be for sale. It's time for a cap on political donations.
Today, Nigel Farage postures as a righteous defender of the same democracy he actively undermines.
Democracy should never be for sale. It's time for a cap on political donations.
December 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Reform accepted £9 million from a former Boris Johnson backer & crypto-multimillionaire.
Today, Nigel Farage postures as a righteous defender of the same democracy he actively undermines.
Democracy should never be for sale. It's time for a cap on political donations.
Today, Nigel Farage postures as a righteous defender of the same democracy he actively undermines.
Democracy should never be for sale. It's time for a cap on political donations.
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So gas and electricity prices are set to rise again - because we have to pay for substantial infrastructure upgrades.
I wonder how much infrastructure could have been upgraded if private companies hadn’t spent over 30 years stealing our money for a few shareholders?
I wonder how much infrastructure could have been upgraded if private companies hadn’t spent over 30 years stealing our money for a few shareholders?
December 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
So gas and electricity prices are set to rise again - because we have to pay for substantial infrastructure upgrades.
I wonder how much infrastructure could have been upgraded if private companies hadn’t spent over 30 years stealing our money for a few shareholders?
I wonder how much infrastructure could have been upgraded if private companies hadn’t spent over 30 years stealing our money for a few shareholders?
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"describing Sadiq Khan as a “narcissistic Pakistani” and saying a black British lawyer should have “F’d off back to Nigeria”
If you are considering voting Reform, take note that these are the sorts of people you will be supporting
Vile and racist
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
If you are considering voting Reform, take note that these are the sorts of people you will be supporting
Vile and racist
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform council leader accused of racism after alleged remarks about Sadiq Khan
Ian Cooper allegedly called Khan ‘narcissistic Pakistani’ and made comments about lawyer Shola Mos-Shogbamimu
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
"describing Sadiq Khan as a “narcissistic Pakistani” and saying a black British lawyer should have “F’d off back to Nigeria”
If you are considering voting Reform, take note that these are the sorts of people you will be supporting
Vile and racist
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
If you are considering voting Reform, take note that these are the sorts of people you will be supporting
Vile and racist
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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This is why it really matters that Farage is challenged on his racism, and why govt is so irresponsible to have endorsed the ‘legitimate concerns’ lie, instead of roundly rejecting intolerance and insisting on an honest and decent approach to immigration policy.
December 3, 2025 at 8:13 PM
This is why it really matters that Farage is challenged on his racism, and why govt is so irresponsible to have endorsed the ‘legitimate concerns’ lie, instead of roundly rejecting intolerance and insisting on an honest and decent approach to immigration policy.
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"The price of some foods hit by extreme weather are rising more than four times faster than others in the average shop...the price of butter, beef, milk, coffee and chocolate had risen by an average of 15.6% over the year"
Climate change is not a problem for our grandchildren, it's today's crisis
Climate change is not a problem for our grandchildren, it's today's crisis
UK farmers lose £800m after heat and drought cause one of worst harvests on record
Many now concerned about ability to make living in fast-changing climate after one of worst grain harvests recorded
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:46 AM
"The price of some foods hit by extreme weather are rising more than four times faster than others in the average shop...the price of butter, beef, milk, coffee and chocolate had risen by an average of 15.6% over the year"
Climate change is not a problem for our grandchildren, it's today's crisis
Climate change is not a problem for our grandchildren, it's today's crisis
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Will the government back the call for a televised #ClimateEmergency briefing, as called for by @nebriefing.bsky.social?
In the context of #COP30, I ask the question
Minister's answer:
hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2025-1...
In the context of #COP30, I ask the question
Minister's answer:
hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2025-1...
December 4, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Will the government back the call for a televised #ClimateEmergency briefing, as called for by @nebriefing.bsky.social?
In the context of #COP30, I ask the question
Minister's answer:
hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2025-1...
In the context of #COP30, I ask the question
Minister's answer:
hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2025-1...
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A trend becoming clear....
Determined to cut spending on the disabled? Redefine disability
Determined to cut spending on SEND? Redefine SEND
Determined to cut spending on mental health? Redefine mental health
In reality, an egregious attack on the vulnerable
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Determined to cut spending on the disabled? Redefine disability
Determined to cut spending on SEND? Redefine SEND
Determined to cut spending on mental health? Redefine mental health
In reality, an egregious attack on the vulnerable
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses
The health secretary says the aim is to tackle a rising demand for services and pressure on the NHS.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 10:26 AM
A trend becoming clear....
Determined to cut spending on the disabled? Redefine disability
Determined to cut spending on SEND? Redefine SEND
Determined to cut spending on mental health? Redefine mental health
In reality, an egregious attack on the vulnerable
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Determined to cut spending on the disabled? Redefine disability
Determined to cut spending on SEND? Redefine SEND
Determined to cut spending on mental health? Redefine mental health
In reality, an egregious attack on the vulnerable
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Nigel Farage used an LBC appearance in September to accuse the Bank of England of being “dinosaurs” for seeking to place restrictions on the use of Stablecoins by crypto firms like Tether.
He did not declare that Reform had just received a £9 million donation from one of its biggest investors
He did not declare that Reform had just received a £9 million donation from one of its biggest investors
Crypto Investor Donates £9 Million to Reform UK After Nigel Farage Plugs His Company and Tells Industry 'I Am Your Champion'
The Reform leader recently used media interviews to back Christopher Harborne's company while promising to cut taxes and regulations on crypto firms
bylinetimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Nigel Farage used an LBC appearance in September to accuse the Bank of England of being “dinosaurs” for seeking to place restrictions on the use of Stablecoins by crypto firms like Tether.
He did not declare that Reform had just received a £9 million donation from one of its biggest investors
He did not declare that Reform had just received a £9 million donation from one of its biggest investors
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Not #FactoryFarming!
How do development banks manage to be so wrong, so often?
Creating #CarbonBubble, #FoodWaste #Biosecurity threats #AMR and terrible jobs...
theconversation.com/factory-farm...
How do development banks manage to be so wrong, so often?
Creating #CarbonBubble, #FoodWaste #Biosecurity threats #AMR and terrible jobs...
theconversation.com/factory-farm...
Factory farming in Africa: development banks see it as a good idea, but it’s bad for the climate
Development banks have spent over US$1 billion on factory farming in Africa, locking in high greenhouse gas emissions. Natural farming systems are a better choice.
theconversation.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Not #FactoryFarming!
How do development banks manage to be so wrong, so often?
Creating #CarbonBubble, #FoodWaste #Biosecurity threats #AMR and terrible jobs...
theconversation.com/factory-farm...
How do development banks manage to be so wrong, so often?
Creating #CarbonBubble, #FoodWaste #Biosecurity threats #AMR and terrible jobs...
theconversation.com/factory-farm...
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"the UK summer of 2025 was the hottest in more than a century of records and....made 70 times more probable because of the climate crisis"
3 worst ever harvests since 2020
A years worth of bread lost in 5 years......rationing beckons
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
3 worst ever harvests since 2020
A years worth of bread lost in 5 years......rationing beckons
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK farmers lose £800m after heat and drought cause one of worst harvests on record
Many now concerned about ability to make living in fast-changing climate after one of worst grain harvests recorded
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:34 AM
"the UK summer of 2025 was the hottest in more than a century of records and....made 70 times more probable because of the climate crisis"
3 worst ever harvests since 2020
A years worth of bread lost in 5 years......rationing beckons
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
3 worst ever harvests since 2020
A years worth of bread lost in 5 years......rationing beckons
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Reform gets largest ever political donation by an individual in UK history from a crypto baron living in Thailand
This is not normal
www.ft.com/content/db73...
This is not normal
www.ft.com/content/db73...
Reform UK gets £9mn donation from Christopher Harborne
Nigel Farage’s party attracts far more funding than both Labour and the Conservatives
www.ft.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Reform gets largest ever political donation by an individual in UK history from a crypto baron living in Thailand
This is not normal
www.ft.com/content/db73...
This is not normal
www.ft.com/content/db73...
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Lots of news coverage this morning about £28 billion investment approved to upgrade the UK's energy network.
BUT: The majority of the spending – £17.8 billion - announced today is to maintain Britain’s gas networks rather than build new transmission lines.
BUT: The majority of the spending – £17.8 billion - announced today is to maintain Britain’s gas networks rather than build new transmission lines.
December 4, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Lots of news coverage this morning about £28 billion investment approved to upgrade the UK's energy network.
BUT: The majority of the spending – £17.8 billion - announced today is to maintain Britain’s gas networks rather than build new transmission lines.
BUT: The majority of the spending – £17.8 billion - announced today is to maintain Britain’s gas networks rather than build new transmission lines.
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Farmers are on the front lines of the climate crisis, with extreme weather leading to record losses in 2025.
The govt must take urgent steps to invest in tackling climate breakdown now, including targeted support for farmers to move to more climate-resilient methods.
The govt must take urgent steps to invest in tackling climate breakdown now, including targeted support for farmers to move to more climate-resilient methods.
December 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Farmers are on the front lines of the climate crisis, with extreme weather leading to record losses in 2025.
The govt must take urgent steps to invest in tackling climate breakdown now, including targeted support for farmers to move to more climate-resilient methods.
The govt must take urgent steps to invest in tackling climate breakdown now, including targeted support for farmers to move to more climate-resilient methods.
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The super-rich rightwing are pouring money into Reform. Do ordinary voters really think their aim is to even out social inequality and make their lives better? Do they think they’re doing it so Farage invests in infrastructure and public services? Ffs. Democracy being beaten to death in plain sight.
December 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
The super-rich rightwing are pouring money into Reform. Do ordinary voters really think their aim is to even out social inequality and make their lives better? Do they think they’re doing it so Farage invests in infrastructure and public services? Ffs. Democracy being beaten to death in plain sight.
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So the UK government are spending £millions on a consultation on #FacialRecognition which contravenes our #HumanRights 🤔
Morning all in the UK
Resist facial recognition
Resist facial recognition
December 4, 2025 at 6:20 AM
So the UK government are spending £millions on a consultation on #FacialRecognition which contravenes our #HumanRights 🤔
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UK using more wood to make electricity than ever, Drax figures show.
Drax burns wood, the most expensive electricity, biggest UK polluter.
Drax is highly profitable. Received subsidies for years, will receive £458.6m a year between 2027 and 2031. Govt doesn't take any equity stake.
Drax burns wood, the most expensive electricity, biggest UK polluter.
Drax is highly profitable. Received subsidies for years, will receive £458.6m a year between 2027 and 2031. Govt doesn't take any equity stake.
UK using more wood to make electricity than ever, Drax figures show
Giant biomass plant reveals burning of wood pellets made 9% of UK’s electricity in July, its largest ever monthly share
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
UK using more wood to make electricity than ever, Drax figures show.
Drax burns wood, the most expensive electricity, biggest UK polluter.
Drax is highly profitable. Received subsidies for years, will receive £458.6m a year between 2027 and 2031. Govt doesn't take any equity stake.
Drax burns wood, the most expensive electricity, biggest UK polluter.
Drax is highly profitable. Received subsidies for years, will receive £458.6m a year between 2027 and 2031. Govt doesn't take any equity stake.
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Prof Bill McGuire, Professor Emeritus of Geophysical & Climate Hazards at UCL.
'A snapshot of what the UK will look like if we allow continued unmitigated #climate emissions to result in a reprise of early Eocene hothouse conditions.'
'A snapshot of what the UK will look like if we allow continued unmitigated #climate emissions to result in a reprise of early Eocene hothouse conditions.'
December 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Prof Bill McGuire, Professor Emeritus of Geophysical & Climate Hazards at UCL.
'A snapshot of what the UK will look like if we allow continued unmitigated #climate emissions to result in a reprise of early Eocene hothouse conditions.'
'A snapshot of what the UK will look like if we allow continued unmitigated #climate emissions to result in a reprise of early Eocene hothouse conditions.'
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Data centres are energy hungry but what if we could use their waste heat to heat our homes?
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
December 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Data centres are energy hungry but what if we could use their waste heat to heat our homes?
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
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Thames Water half-year profits leap to £386m after bills rose by nearly a third.
Leaks and sewage dumping will continue for years.
£20bn+debt. A third of the bill covers interest payments.
Captive customers have no choice.
End the scam. Nationalise water.
Leaks and sewage dumping will continue for years.
£20bn+debt. A third of the bill covers interest payments.
Captive customers have no choice.
End the scam. Nationalise water.
Thames Water half-year profit leaps to nearly £400m after it raises bills by third
Revenues jumped 40% to nearly £2bn after debt-ridden utility hiked water bills sharply in April
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Thames Water half-year profits leap to £386m after bills rose by nearly a third.
Leaks and sewage dumping will continue for years.
£20bn+debt. A third of the bill covers interest payments.
Captive customers have no choice.
End the scam. Nationalise water.
Leaks and sewage dumping will continue for years.
£20bn+debt. A third of the bill covers interest payments.
Captive customers have no choice.
End the scam. Nationalise water.
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"In the ashes of war... Europe pulled together to create collaborative bodies designed to prevent a repeat of the horrors of Nazi Germany.
One such body was the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)."
One such body was the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)."
Remembrance: 75 years of the ECHR
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) celebrates its 75th birthday this month – like all elders, it has a lifetime of wisdom to share
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
"In the ashes of war... Europe pulled together to create collaborative bodies designed to prevent a repeat of the horrors of Nazi Germany.
One such body was the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)."
One such body was the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)."
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1. The European Parliament’s attempt to ban plant-based foods from being sold as “sausages”, “burgers” etc is a direct response to livestock industry lobbying. This is a short thread on how utterly bleeding ridiculous it is. 🧵1/6
December 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
1. The European Parliament’s attempt to ban plant-based foods from being sold as “sausages”, “burgers” etc is a direct response to livestock industry lobbying. This is a short thread on how utterly bleeding ridiculous it is. 🧵1/6