Laurie Dunkin Wedd
@ldw1.bsky.social
Bought no coal or gas since 1977, no flights since 2006, no petrol since 2015.
PV, EV, domestic battery.
ME/CFS. #UBI
Kent UK.
Sometimes musical.
PV, EV, domestic battery.
ME/CFS. #UBI
Kent UK.
Sometimes musical.
I want the doctor who has my life in their hands and who has trained for many years to have a decent wage. £38k is not enough.
“During their first foundation year after finishing their medical degree, resident doctors in England earn a basic salary of £38,831.”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“During their first foundation year after finishing their medical degree, resident doctors in England earn a basic salary of £38,831.”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Why are resident doctors striking and what do they earn?
Resident doctors in England are striking between 14 and 19 November, in their 13th walkout since 2023.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 7:13 AM
I want the doctor who has my life in their hands and who has trained for many years to have a decent wage. £38k is not enough.
“During their first foundation year after finishing their medical degree, resident doctors in England earn a basic salary of £38,831.”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“During their first foundation year after finishing their medical degree, resident doctors in England earn a basic salary of £38,831.”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
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
More than 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists have been granted access to the Cop30 climate negotiations in Belém, significantly outnumbering every single country’s delegation apart from the host Brazil, new analysis has found.
One in every 25 participants at this year’s UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to the analysis by the Kick Big Polluters Out (KBPO) coalition, raising serious questions about the corporate capture and credibility of the annual Cop negotiations. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
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Since signing the Paris Agreement, Australia’s gas & oil production surged 77% - the biggest relative increase among the top 15 producers - driven by a doubling of gas.
Meanwhile, it’s bidding to host next year's UN climate talks. Make it make sense. oilchange.org/publications...
Meanwhile, it’s bidding to host next year's UN climate talks. Make it make sense. oilchange.org/publications...
October 29, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Since signing the Paris Agreement, Australia’s gas & oil production surged 77% - the biggest relative increase among the top 15 producers - driven by a doubling of gas.
Meanwhile, it’s bidding to host next year's UN climate talks. Make it make sense. oilchange.org/publications...
Meanwhile, it’s bidding to host next year's UN climate talks. Make it make sense. oilchange.org/publications...
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A medical facility burning in my district
November 14, 2025 at 5:11 AM
A medical facility burning in my district
Rachel Reeves take note.
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Rachel Reeves take note.
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Once a global leader on climate action, the EU has given in to the right’s green-bashing | Nathalie Tocci
Once a global leader on climate action, the EU has given in to the right’s green-bashing | Nathalie Tocci
From deforestation to emissions trading, vital policies are being watered down in the name of ‘competitiveness’, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Once a global leader on climate action, the EU has given in to the right’s green-bashing | Nathalie Tocci
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Once a leader on climate action, the EU has given in to the right’s green-bashing. From deforestation to carbon pricing, vital policies are being watered down in the name of ‘competitiveness’. But Europe is shooting itself in the foot. My piece @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Once a global leader on climate action, the EU has given in to the right’s green-bashing | Nathalie Tocci
From deforestation to emissions trading, vital policies are being watered down in the name of ‘competitiveness’, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Once a leader on climate action, the EU has given in to the right’s green-bashing. From deforestation to carbon pricing, vital policies are being watered down in the name of ‘competitiveness’. But Europe is shooting itself in the foot. My piece @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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UN condemnation: Experts slam Palestine Action ban www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
UN condemnation: Experts slam Palestine Action ban
UN condemnation warns Starmer’s protest crackdown is unlawful, disproportionate, and a threat to free speech and civil rights in the UK
www.thecanary.co
November 14, 2025 at 6:38 AM
UN condemnation: Experts slam Palestine Action ban www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
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🔉What dangers does X pose to our democracy? And should the government stop using it?
Good to hear yesterday from @sundersays.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the immense risk of X as it ignores legal obligations and its owner tries to influence UK politics.
@commonswec.parliament.uk
Good to hear yesterday from @sundersays.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the immense risk of X as it ignores legal obligations and its owner tries to influence UK politics.
@commonswec.parliament.uk
November 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
🔉What dangers does X pose to our democracy? And should the government stop using it?
Good to hear yesterday from @sundersays.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the immense risk of X as it ignores legal obligations and its owner tries to influence UK politics.
@commonswec.parliament.uk
Good to hear yesterday from @sundersays.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the immense risk of X as it ignores legal obligations and its owner tries to influence UK politics.
@commonswec.parliament.uk
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For years, people argued that there's no point in taking climate action unless China is onboard. I'm at a COP30 event where Chinese government officials and renewable industry reps are outlining the fast-paced renewable energy transition and long-term carbon neutrality plan. The story has flipped.
November 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
For years, people argued that there's no point in taking climate action unless China is onboard. I'm at a COP30 event where Chinese government officials and renewable industry reps are outlining the fast-paced renewable energy transition and long-term carbon neutrality plan. The story has flipped.
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This would be the end of this particular Labour government, I think. A budget in very difficult circumstances whose economic logic is so nakedly determined by the political interests of its proponents is a recipe for disaster - also deeply unserious from a market perspective.
“All pain, no gain,” says government source of extraordinary FT story that Reeves has abandoned income tax rise after weeks of pitch-rolling. www.ft.com/content/6cbb...
Starmer and Reeves ditch Budget plan to increase income tax rates
Chancellor explores alternative ways to raise revenue to fill fiscal hole estimated at up to £30bn
www.ft.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:03 AM
This would be the end of this particular Labour government, I think. A budget in very difficult circumstances whose economic logic is so nakedly determined by the political interests of its proponents is a recipe for disaster - also deeply unserious from a market perspective.
Pressure is building. We’re now on the cusp of major tax reform.
But the powerful few, who refuse to pay their way are spreading fear, division & lies to stop us.
Will you tip the scales in the favour of the many and help us win a fairer economy?
taxjustice.uk/afr1-short-c...
But the powerful few, who refuse to pay their way are spreading fear, division & lies to stop us.
Will you tip the scales in the favour of the many and help us win a fairer economy?
taxjustice.uk/afr1-short-c...
Help us win wealth taxes
We’re at a crucial moment to win an economy for the many. But we need your help to take on the greedy super-rich few trying to stop us.
taxjustice.uk
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Pressure is building. We’re now on the cusp of major tax reform.
But the powerful few, who refuse to pay their way are spreading fear, division & lies to stop us.
Will you tip the scales in the favour of the many and help us win a fairer economy?
taxjustice.uk/afr1-short-c...
But the powerful few, who refuse to pay their way are spreading fear, division & lies to stop us.
Will you tip the scales in the favour of the many and help us win a fairer economy?
taxjustice.uk/afr1-short-c...
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This Will Fuck Their Heads Right Up…..
November 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This Will Fuck Their Heads Right Up…..
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... but that's only because the government want to give it a shiny new name.
Whatever name it comes under, private finance will be hugely harmful for patients, as money gets taken away from healthcare for private profiteers. 2/3
Whatever name it comes under, private finance will be hugely harmful for patients, as money gets taken away from healthcare for private profiteers. 2/3
November 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
... but that's only because the government want to give it a shiny new name.
Whatever name it comes under, private finance will be hugely harmful for patients, as money gets taken away from healthcare for private profiteers. 2/3
Whatever name it comes under, private finance will be hugely harmful for patients, as money gets taken away from healthcare for private profiteers. 2/3
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How much carbon budget do we have left if we want to stay below 1.5˚C?
Just 2 more years at current rates. It is essentially impossible to avoid global temperature rise exceeding 1.5˚C.
climatelabbook.substack.com/p/the-shrink...
Just 2 more years at current rates. It is essentially impossible to avoid global temperature rise exceeding 1.5˚C.
climatelabbook.substack.com/p/the-shrink...
November 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
How much carbon budget do we have left if we want to stay below 1.5˚C?
Just 2 more years at current rates. It is essentially impossible to avoid global temperature rise exceeding 1.5˚C.
climatelabbook.substack.com/p/the-shrink...
Just 2 more years at current rates. It is essentially impossible to avoid global temperature rise exceeding 1.5˚C.
climatelabbook.substack.com/p/the-shrink...
“One in five Americans say they would like to leave the US and move permanently to another country…”
A market opportunity for people-smugglers to start small boats crossing the Atlantic?
A market opportunity for people-smugglers to start small boats crossing the Atlantic?
It's almost like young women resent seeing the gains of recent years taken away by weird old men news.gallup.com/poll/697382/...
Record Numbers of Younger Women Want to Leave the U.S.
The percentage of younger women in the U.S. who express a desire to migrate permanently has surged in the past decade.
news.gallup.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:32 PM
“One in five Americans say they would like to leave the US and move permanently to another country…”
A market opportunity for people-smugglers to start small boats crossing the Atlantic?
A market opportunity for people-smugglers to start small boats crossing the Atlantic?
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NEW: 65 peers have written to all lords urging them not to block the bill.
“It is not our role to frustrate the clear democratic mandate” of the Commons.
Signed by the likes of Neil Kinnock, Ruth Davidson, Robert Winston and others.
“It is not our role to frustrate the clear democratic mandate” of the Commons.
Signed by the likes of Neil Kinnock, Ruth Davidson, Robert Winston and others.
November 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
NEW: 65 peers have written to all lords urging them not to block the bill.
“It is not our role to frustrate the clear democratic mandate” of the Commons.
Signed by the likes of Neil Kinnock, Ruth Davidson, Robert Winston and others.
“It is not our role to frustrate the clear democratic mandate” of the Commons.
Signed by the likes of Neil Kinnock, Ruth Davidson, Robert Winston and others.
When - and it’ll be soon - Starmer finds himself out of a job, there’s a career in stand-up awaiting him. 🙄
Starmer defies calls to sack chief of staff, claiming briefing didn’t come from No 10
Starmer defies calls to sack chief of staff, claiming briefing didn’t come from No 10
PM is standing by chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, despite calls to sack him
Keir Starmer has attempted to draw a line under extraordinary briefings by his allies that No 10 feared Wes Streeting could launch a leadership coup, insisting he had been reassured it “didn’t come from Downing Street”.
The prime minister gathered his senior staff to stress that briefings against cabinet ministers were “unacceptable” after apologising to Streeting for what had happened on Wednesday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
When - and it’ll be soon - Starmer finds himself out of a job, there’s a career in stand-up awaiting him. 🙄
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This truly is madder than Mad Jack McMad ...
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
This truly is madder than Mad Jack McMad ...
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‘A luxury levy is the politically savvy way to ensure the rich pay more tax’ labourlist.org/2025/11/budg...
Why not a luxury levy Rachel Reeves? Doesn’t break promises, only hits broadest shoulders. Win win for almost everyone
Why not a luxury levy Rachel Reeves? Doesn’t break promises, only hits broadest shoulders. Win win for almost everyone
'A luxury levy is the politically savvy way to ensure the rich pay more tax' - LabourList
The chancellor should consider a luxury levy to raise revenue from the wealthiest, and has significant political benefits.
labourlist.org
November 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
‘A luxury levy is the politically savvy way to ensure the rich pay more tax’ labourlist.org/2025/11/budg...
Why not a luxury levy Rachel Reeves? Doesn’t break promises, only hits broadest shoulders. Win win for almost everyone
Why not a luxury levy Rachel Reeves? Doesn’t break promises, only hits broadest shoulders. Win win for almost everyone
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Two of the top bosses of the BBC resigned this week, after allegations in a dossier claimed Panorama had altered a Trump quote.
One problem: that dossier altered the Trump quote, too
www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
One problem: that dossier altered the Trump quote, too
www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
Exclusive: the error at the heart of Trump’s BBC attack
A report alleging Panorama broadcast misleading Trump quotes contains misleading quotes itself
www.thenewworld.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Two of the top bosses of the BBC resigned this week, after allegations in a dossier claimed Panorama had altered a Trump quote.
One problem: that dossier altered the Trump quote, too
www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
One problem: that dossier altered the Trump quote, too
www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
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There is no earthly reason why this abomination should have ever been conceived, let alone developed and marketed. And even less rational justification for it being so unfathomably delicious or utterly addictive.
It is crack in a bottle and must be regulated, before the whole country is lost to it.
It is crack in a bottle and must be regulated, before the whole country is lost to it.
November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
There is no earthly reason why this abomination should have ever been conceived, let alone developed and marketed. And even less rational justification for it being so unfathomably delicious or utterly addictive.
It is crack in a bottle and must be regulated, before the whole country is lost to it.
It is crack in a bottle and must be regulated, before the whole country is lost to it.
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Labour reinstating a racist councillor in East Bristol because the Greens are one short of an outright majority and would absolutely smash them in in a by-election.
Bristol Labour councillor re-instated after racist comment
Fabian Breckels was suspended in October over a comment he wrote on Facebook.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Labour reinstating a racist councillor in East Bristol because the Greens are one short of an outright majority and would absolutely smash them in in a by-election.
