Jo Murphy
@jomurphy.bsky.social
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We would like to thank Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg for this poignant piece in the @observeruk.bsky.social
about the National Emergency Briefing.
"We need more faith in our power to confront the climate crisis"
#NationalEmergencyBriefing #neb2025
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
about the National Emergency Briefing.
"We need more faith in our power to confront the climate crisis"
#NationalEmergencyBriefing #neb2025
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
We need more faith in our power to confront the climate crisis | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
We would like to thank Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg for this poignant piece in the @observeruk.bsky.social
about the National Emergency Briefing.
"We need more faith in our power to confront the climate crisis"
#NationalEmergencyBriefing #neb2025
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
about the National Emergency Briefing.
"We need more faith in our power to confront the climate crisis"
#NationalEmergencyBriefing #neb2025
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
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‘Taking action is not a sacrifice, it’s not even a problem, taking action is the opportunity here’ @zackpolanski.bsky.social
Add your signature to the open letter to Keir Starmer and all public service broadcasters.
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
#climatecrisis #netzero #NEB2025 #cop30
Add your signature to the open letter to Keir Starmer and all public service broadcasters.
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
#climatecrisis #netzero #NEB2025 #cop30
November 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM
‘Taking action is not a sacrifice, it’s not even a problem, taking action is the opportunity here’ @zackpolanski.bsky.social
Add your signature to the open letter to Keir Starmer and all public service broadcasters.
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
#climatecrisis #netzero #NEB2025 #cop30
Add your signature to the open letter to Keir Starmer and all public service broadcasters.
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
#climatecrisis #netzero #NEB2025 #cop30
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At today’s National Emergency Briefing, Chris Packham delivered a clear message: act now. Decision-makers must step up and tackle the climate crisis before it’s too late. Add your signature to the open letter to Keir Starmer.
#climatecrisis #neb2025 #netzero
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
#climatecrisis #neb2025 #netzero
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
November 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
At today’s National Emergency Briefing, Chris Packham delivered a clear message: act now. Decision-makers must step up and tackle the climate crisis before it’s too late. Add your signature to the open letter to Keir Starmer.
#climatecrisis #neb2025 #netzero
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
#climatecrisis #neb2025 #netzero
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
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Do you think your MP is aware of the full implications of the climate crisis, across health, national security, food security and our economy?
Ask them to attend the first National Emergency Briefing on 27 Nov: www.nebriefing.org
Ask them to attend the first National Emergency Briefing on 27 Nov: www.nebriefing.org
October 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Do you think your MP is aware of the full implications of the climate crisis, across health, national security, food security and our economy?
Ask them to attend the first National Emergency Briefing on 27 Nov: www.nebriefing.org
Ask them to attend the first National Emergency Briefing on 27 Nov: www.nebriefing.org
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Voters should pick their representatives, not the other way around. Glad to get the chance to talk to some of the volunteers and organizers doing the hard work to make sure Prop 50 passes. This vote will have critical implications, not just for California, but for our entire country.
October 22, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Voters should pick their representatives, not the other way around. Glad to get the chance to talk to some of the volunteers and organizers doing the hard work to make sure Prop 50 passes. This vote will have critical implications, not just for California, but for our entire country.
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Israeli authorities continue to illegally detain Palestinian health workers including Dr Hussam Abu Safiya.
On Monday, UK healthcare workers, Healthcare Workers Watch & Health Workers4Palestine joined Amnesty activists to demand Palestinian health workers illegally detained in Israel are released.
On Monday, UK healthcare workers, Healthcare Workers Watch & Health Workers4Palestine joined Amnesty activists to demand Palestinian health workers illegally detained in Israel are released.
October 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Israeli authorities continue to illegally detain Palestinian health workers including Dr Hussam Abu Safiya.
On Monday, UK healthcare workers, Healthcare Workers Watch & Health Workers4Palestine joined Amnesty activists to demand Palestinian health workers illegally detained in Israel are released.
On Monday, UK healthcare workers, Healthcare Workers Watch & Health Workers4Palestine joined Amnesty activists to demand Palestinian health workers illegally detained in Israel are released.
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People must awaken to the reality that collapse is the only path available to us.
If we want a better planet, a better future for the children, this way of living must end.
If we want a better planet, a better future for the children, this way of living must end.
October 23, 2025 at 12:31 AM
People must awaken to the reality that collapse is the only path available to us.
If we want a better planet, a better future for the children, this way of living must end.
If we want a better planet, a better future for the children, this way of living must end.
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The world has now completely turned its back on tackling the climate crisis
- a crisis that is now certain to become a cataclysm
Societal breakdown is all but certain, whether our civilisation and species survive is a moot point
Start preparing now
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
- a crisis that is now certain to become a cataclysm
Societal breakdown is all but certain, whether our civilisation and species survive is a moot point
Start preparing now
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US demands EU reverse new climate rules to allow surge in gas imports
US and Qatar say new rules will hinder imports of LNG, posing ‘existential threat’ to European economies
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The world has now completely turned its back on tackling the climate crisis
- a crisis that is now certain to become a cataclysm
Societal breakdown is all but certain, whether our civilisation and species survive is a moot point
Start preparing now
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
- a crisis that is now certain to become a cataclysm
Societal breakdown is all but certain, whether our civilisation and species survive is a moot point
Start preparing now
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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"they fail to link climate action with things that matter to people: food poverty, fuel poverty, air pollution, inequality, job insecurity, lack of housing, unfordable or non-existent healthcare... they are constrained by only being able to offer pragmatic, ‘politically feasible’ centrism?"
As dreams of 1.5°C melt away, net zero’s reckoning is overdue
People’s inability to see past net zero shows it is no longer fit for purpose
www.technosphere.earth
October 23, 2025 at 4:34 AM
"they fail to link climate action with things that matter to people: food poverty, fuel poverty, air pollution, inequality, job insecurity, lack of housing, unfordable or non-existent healthcare... they are constrained by only being able to offer pragmatic, ‘politically feasible’ centrism?"
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'We're in a new world': Lawyers warn Palestine Action defendants could be denied fair trial
“It feels like the defendants, particularly those who are unrepresented, are being treated with disdain.”
www.middleeasteye.net/news/plan-tr...
“It feels like the defendants, particularly those who are unrepresented, are being treated with disdain.”
www.middleeasteye.net/news/plan-tr...
'We're in a new world': Lawyers warn Palestine Action defendants could be denied fair trial
Last week judges outlined plans to prosecute 2,000 people which would see the defendants tried five at a time in two and a half hour hearings
www.middleeasteye.net
October 23, 2025 at 8:27 AM
'We're in a new world': Lawyers warn Palestine Action defendants could be denied fair trial
“It feels like the defendants, particularly those who are unrepresented, are being treated with disdain.”
www.middleeasteye.net/news/plan-tr...
“It feels like the defendants, particularly those who are unrepresented, are being treated with disdain.”
www.middleeasteye.net/news/plan-tr...
We need to rewild 30% of the planet to restore nature & protect our wildlife, but Britain is falling behind. So I've signed this new petition calling on one of our biggest landowners - the Church of England - to rewild its land. Join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
Help save nature by rewilding the Church’s massive landholdings!
We need to rewild 30% of the planet to restore nature & protect our wildlife, but Britain is falling behind. So I've signed this new petition calling on one of our biggest landowners - the Church ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
We need to rewild 30% of the planet to restore nature & protect our wildlife, but Britain is falling behind. So I've signed this new petition calling on one of our biggest landowners - the Church of England - to rewild its land. Join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
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"Let's say we reach net-zero in 2050, the political narrative around climate change is that that's kind of mission accomplished... but that's the most dangerous moment in history!
Because at the moment of net-zero... the earth system is at its most destabilized" - @laurielaybourn.bsky.social
Because at the moment of net-zero... the earth system is at its most destabilized" - @laurielaybourn.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"Let's say we reach net-zero in 2050, the political narrative around climate change is that that's kind of mission accomplished... but that's the most dangerous moment in history!
Because at the moment of net-zero... the earth system is at its most destabilized" - @laurielaybourn.bsky.social
Because at the moment of net-zero... the earth system is at its most destabilized" - @laurielaybourn.bsky.social
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Utterly stupid and shortsighted
All this will do is increase the destruction of already devastated forests
And take up land for growing food at a time when harvests the world over are already succumbing to extreme weather
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
All this will do is increase the destruction of already devastated forests
And take up land for growing food at a time when harvests the world over are already succumbing to extreme weather
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Brazil to ask countries to quadruple biofuel use, leak suggests
Exclusive: Document sets draft pledge for leaders gathering at climate conference to increase usage of controversial fuels
www.theguardian.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Utterly stupid and shortsighted
All this will do is increase the destruction of already devastated forests
And take up land for growing food at a time when harvests the world over are already succumbing to extreme weather
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
All this will do is increase the destruction of already devastated forests
And take up land for growing food at a time when harvests the world over are already succumbing to extreme weather
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Twenty-eight people have pleaded not guilty after being charged under anti-terrorism laws with allegedly supporting the banned group Palestine Action.
Defendants and a lawyer told the judge there was a risk the trials would be too short to be fair.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Defendants and a lawyer told the judge there was a risk the trials would be too short to be fair.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Palestine Action: Dozens in court over alleged support of banned group
About 2,000 people are likely to be charged, meaning 400 trials could need to be held.
www.bbc.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Twenty-eight people have pleaded not guilty after being charged under anti-terrorism laws with allegedly supporting the banned group Palestine Action.
Defendants and a lawyer told the judge there was a risk the trials would be too short to be fair.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Defendants and a lawyer told the judge there was a risk the trials would be too short to be fair.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Reposted by Jo Murphy
Today, I convened a group of former military generals and veterans to hear perspectives on deploying troops in American cities.
Their commitment is to our nation. That’s why they’re speaking out against what the President's doing as uncalled-for, unprecedented, and un-American.
Their commitment is to our nation. That’s why they’re speaking out against what the President's doing as uncalled-for, unprecedented, and un-American.
October 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Today, I convened a group of former military generals and veterans to hear perspectives on deploying troops in American cities.
Their commitment is to our nation. That’s why they’re speaking out against what the President's doing as uncalled-for, unprecedented, and un-American.
Their commitment is to our nation. That’s why they’re speaking out against what the President's doing as uncalled-for, unprecedented, and un-American.
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If you are not in a union, employers will pay you as little as they can get away with
Join one now
@The_TUC @unitetheunion
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Join one now
@The_TUC @unitetheunion
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Centrica and Holland & Barrett fined for underpaying staff
A list of nearly 500 employers fined more than £10m for failing to pay the minimum wage is released.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 6:59 AM
If you are not in a union, employers will pay you as little as they can get away with
Join one now
@The_TUC @unitetheunion
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Join one now
@The_TUC @unitetheunion
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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A ceasefire has finally been agreed in Gaza. Deaths from starvation continue to rise. The humanitarian need is catastrophic.
Our local teams and partners are preparing to restart all operations as soon as it’s possible to do so. Please donate now 👉 bit.ly/43fqPXn
Our local teams and partners are preparing to restart all operations as soon as it’s possible to do so. Please donate now 👉 bit.ly/43fqPXn
October 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A ceasefire has finally been agreed in Gaza. Deaths from starvation continue to rise. The humanitarian need is catastrophic.
Our local teams and partners are preparing to restart all operations as soon as it’s possible to do so. Please donate now 👉 bit.ly/43fqPXn
Our local teams and partners are preparing to restart all operations as soon as it’s possible to do so. Please donate now 👉 bit.ly/43fqPXn
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Building cases against 2,000 protesters arrested for supporting the banned group Palestine Action is placing a “big burden” on counterterrorism officers, a chief has admitted.
Sir Mark Rowley said he fears the ‘justice system isn’t moving fast enough’
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
Sir Mark Rowley said he fears the ‘justice system isn’t moving fast enough’
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
Palestine Action cases placing ‘big burden’ on counter terror police, chief admits
Sir Mark Rowley said he fears the ‘justice system isn’t moving fast enough’ as he revealed the toll of policing those defying the terror ban
www.independent.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Building cases against 2,000 protesters arrested for supporting the banned group Palestine Action is placing a “big burden” on counterterrorism officers, a chief has admitted.
Sir Mark Rowley said he fears the ‘justice system isn’t moving fast enough’
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
Sir Mark Rowley said he fears the ‘justice system isn’t moving fast enough’
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
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Starmer and Reeves cave-in to the developers once again
Absolutely despicable
But par for the course
And remember, so called 'affordable' homes are not actually affordable, but 80% market value, which is still extortionate
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Absolutely despicable
But par for the course
And remember, so called 'affordable' homes are not actually affordable, but 80% market value, which is still extortionate
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
London developers to be allowed to reduce percentage of affordable homes
Housing secretary and capital’s mayor draw up plans to boost housebuilding, but homelessness charities protest
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Starmer and Reeves cave-in to the developers once again
Absolutely despicable
But par for the course
And remember, so called 'affordable' homes are not actually affordable, but 80% market value, which is still extortionate
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Absolutely despicable
But par for the course
And remember, so called 'affordable' homes are not actually affordable, but 80% market value, which is still extortionate
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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🧵 Dr Patrick Hart becomes the first working doctor to face possible erasure for climate protest as his Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) hearing begins in Manchester today - healthforxr.com/dr-patrick-h...
Dr Patrick Hart’s becomes the first working doctor to face a fitness to practice tribunal for climate activism. – Health for XR
healthforxr.com
October 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
🧵 Dr Patrick Hart becomes the first working doctor to face possible erasure for climate protest as his Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) hearing begins in Manchester today - healthforxr.com/dr-patrick-h...
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In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists when unprovoked — what would we call it?
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
September 30, 2025 at 12:01 AM
In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists when unprovoked — what would we call it?
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
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@tonylapiccirella_ was part of Handala and sails again. His return shows the mission’s determination. With new boats from Crete, Cyprus, Turkey, and Catania, this is no longer a flotilla—it’s a movement.
September 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
@tonylapiccirella_ was part of Handala and sails again. His return shows the mission’s determination. With new boats from Crete, Cyprus, Turkey, and Catania, this is no longer a flotilla—it’s a movement.
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NEW: Rachel Maddow drops unseen bodycam footage of feds coordinating the arrest of Newark Mayor Baraka.
I REPEAT: the feds ordered his arrest even though he wasn’t breaking any laws.
Federal agent: “We are arresting the mayor right now per the Deputy Attorney General of the United States.”
I REPEAT: the feds ordered his arrest even though he wasn’t breaking any laws.
Federal agent: “We are arresting the mayor right now per the Deputy Attorney General of the United States.”
September 30, 2025 at 2:05 AM
NEW: Rachel Maddow drops unseen bodycam footage of feds coordinating the arrest of Newark Mayor Baraka.
I REPEAT: the feds ordered his arrest even though he wasn’t breaking any laws.
Federal agent: “We are arresting the mayor right now per the Deputy Attorney General of the United States.”
I REPEAT: the feds ordered his arrest even though he wasn’t breaking any laws.
Federal agent: “We are arresting the mayor right now per the Deputy Attorney General of the United States.”