Elizabeth Hanson
@lizhanson.bsky.social
Retired FE lecturer, interested in nature and science.
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Opportunistic snap of a Fleecy Jumping #spider (Pseudeuophrys lanigera) which has taken up residence on our front door (least I think it is, corrections welcome!). It's tiny, about 2mm head to tail! Will try to get better 📸 on a day when I've more 🪫. #wildlifefrommywindow #invertebrates #arachnids
November 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Opportunistic snap of a Fleecy Jumping #spider (Pseudeuophrys lanigera) which has taken up residence on our front door (least I think it is, corrections welcome!). It's tiny, about 2mm head to tail! Will try to get better 📸 on a day when I've more 🪫. #wildlifefrommywindow #invertebrates #arachnids
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Different Bumblebee Species Have Different Nutritional Needs
#SciComm🧪 by @grrlscientist.bsky.social
#bumblebee🐝 #pollinators #nutrition #flowers🌼 #ecology grrlscientist.medium.com/different-be...
#SciComm🧪 by @grrlscientist.bsky.social
#bumblebee🐝 #pollinators #nutrition #flowers🌼 #ecology grrlscientist.medium.com/different-be...
Different Bee Species Have Different Nutritional Needs
Different bumblebee species not only look different, but they have different nutritional needs
grrlscientist.medium.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Different Bumblebee Species Have Different Nutritional Needs
#SciComm🧪 by @grrlscientist.bsky.social
#bumblebee🐝 #pollinators #nutrition #flowers🌼 #ecology grrlscientist.medium.com/different-be...
#SciComm🧪 by @grrlscientist.bsky.social
#bumblebee🐝 #pollinators #nutrition #flowers🌼 #ecology grrlscientist.medium.com/different-be...
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In today's Budget, the Chancellor spoke about building the economy “brick by brick” but left out the very foundation that underpins it all: nature.
The same Government that promised to restore our natural world appears instead to have wiped it from their agenda.
The same Government that promised to restore our natural world appears instead to have wiped it from their agenda.
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In today's Budget, the Chancellor spoke about building the economy “brick by brick” but left out the very foundation that underpins it all: nature.
The same Government that promised to restore our natural world appears instead to have wiped it from their agenda.
The same Government that promised to restore our natural world appears instead to have wiped it from their agenda.
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I just wrote a @StopCambo letter: Disrupt the deal: Shell and Equinor's £1.3 billion tax grab. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/disr...
Disrupt the deal: Shell and Equinor's £1.3 billion tax grab
Two of the biggest climate villains of our time have teamed up to pull off what could be a £1.3 billion tax dodge. Demand Rachel Reeves intervene, investigate this deal, and plug this massive hole in ...
actionnetwork.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I just wrote a @StopCambo letter: Disrupt the deal: Shell and Equinor's £1.3 billion tax grab. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/disr...
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The Chancellor wants to "boost trade, increase investment, and champion innovation", but is failing to fix one of the principal causes of the economic crisis: Brexit. The Government must urgently repair our relationship with Europe, or else forthcoming Budgets will continue to bear the brunt.
November 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The Chancellor wants to "boost trade, increase investment, and champion innovation", but is failing to fix one of the principal causes of the economic crisis: Brexit. The Government must urgently repair our relationship with Europe, or else forthcoming Budgets will continue to bear the brunt.
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Cost of extending the fuel duty cut plus cancelled uprating next year: £2.4 billion.
Cost of freezing rail fares next year: £145 million.
Sixteen times more expensive to maintain the fuel duty cut/freeze than to freeze rail fares
Imagine how much fares could be *cut* by ending car fuel subsidies.
Cost of freezing rail fares next year: £145 million.
Sixteen times more expensive to maintain the fuel duty cut/freeze than to freeze rail fares
Imagine how much fares could be *cut* by ending car fuel subsidies.
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Cost of extending the fuel duty cut plus cancelled uprating next year: £2.4 billion.
Cost of freezing rail fares next year: £145 million.
Sixteen times more expensive to maintain the fuel duty cut/freeze than to freeze rail fares
Imagine how much fares could be *cut* by ending car fuel subsidies.
Cost of freezing rail fares next year: £145 million.
Sixteen times more expensive to maintain the fuel duty cut/freeze than to freeze rail fares
Imagine how much fares could be *cut* by ending car fuel subsidies.
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🚨This is a scandal! The government lost thousands of public responses to their railway consultation.
That means that if you want to end the private rolling stock ripoff, or cut fares, or end competition law in the railway, your voice was silenced.
Take action here: weownit.org.uk/act-now/rail...
That means that if you want to end the private rolling stock ripoff, or cut fares, or end competition law in the railway, your voice was silenced.
Take action here: weownit.org.uk/act-now/rail...
November 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🚨This is a scandal! The government lost thousands of public responses to their railway consultation.
That means that if you want to end the private rolling stock ripoff, or cut fares, or end competition law in the railway, your voice was silenced.
Take action here: weownit.org.uk/act-now/rail...
That means that if you want to end the private rolling stock ripoff, or cut fares, or end competition law in the railway, your voice was silenced.
Take action here: weownit.org.uk/act-now/rail...
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The review makes clear that dogs are suffering because the puppy trade remains badly under-regulated.
We need stronger protections and proper enforcement to stop this harm.
#AnimalWelfare
We need stronger protections and proper enforcement to stop this harm.
#AnimalWelfare
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The review makes clear that dogs are suffering because the puppy trade remains badly under-regulated.
We need stronger protections and proper enforcement to stop this harm.
#AnimalWelfare
We need stronger protections and proper enforcement to stop this harm.
#AnimalWelfare
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This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 AM
This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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🔍 Digging into NHS PFI debt wasn’t easy — but we uncovered £21bn still owed. 💸
This debt is a real problem for patients, staff, and the future of the NHS.
Read our blog on the fight to expose the truth ➡️ everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
This debt is a real problem for patients, staff, and the future of the NHS.
Read our blog on the fight to expose the truth ➡️ everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
November 25, 2025 at 8:44 AM
🔍 Digging into NHS PFI debt wasn’t easy — but we uncovered £21bn still owed. 💸
This debt is a real problem for patients, staff, and the future of the NHS.
Read our blog on the fight to expose the truth ➡️ everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
This debt is a real problem for patients, staff, and the future of the NHS.
Read our blog on the fight to expose the truth ➡️ everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
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If you receive legal threats from Nigel Farage for your reporting of Reform, please get in touch.
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
Ultimatums sent to publications appear to intensify as Nigel Farage’s party rises in polls
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
If you receive legal threats from Nigel Farage for your reporting of Reform, please get in touch.
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Across Bristol, people are at breaking point
Bills keep going up. Rents are spiralling. Families are struggling to put food on the table.
This must be a cost-of-living budget to make our system fairer and, most importantly, to make life affordable again
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
Bills keep going up. Rents are spiralling. Families are struggling to put food on the table.
This must be a cost-of-living budget to make our system fairer and, most importantly, to make life affordable again
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
'My message to Rachel Reeves is simple: cut bills, tax billionaires'
Carla Denyer sees the autumn budget as a chance to "make our country affordable again"
www.bristol247.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Across Bristol, people are at breaking point
Bills keep going up. Rents are spiralling. Families are struggling to put food on the table.
This must be a cost-of-living budget to make our system fairer and, most importantly, to make life affordable again
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
Bills keep going up. Rents are spiralling. Families are struggling to put food on the table.
This must be a cost-of-living budget to make our system fairer and, most importantly, to make life affordable again
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
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The UK government continues to ignore their suffering, refusing to ban lobsters from being boiled alive.
Lobsters are legally recognised as sentient creatures, meaning they feel. They can learn, remember, and, crucially, suffer.
Why are they not protected against cruelty?
Lobsters are legally recognised as sentient creatures, meaning they feel. They can learn, remember, and, crucially, suffer.
Why are they not protected against cruelty?
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The UK government continues to ignore their suffering, refusing to ban lobsters from being boiled alive.
Lobsters are legally recognised as sentient creatures, meaning they feel. They can learn, remember, and, crucially, suffer.
Why are they not protected against cruelty?
Lobsters are legally recognised as sentient creatures, meaning they feel. They can learn, remember, and, crucially, suffer.
Why are they not protected against cruelty?
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New analysis by non-profit climate group Possible today:
Private jet passengers typically pay less than 1% of the cost of their flights in taxes, compared to 26%-54% paid by economy passengers on standard flights
Loopholes mean private jetters often pay little or no APD, nor fuel duty on kerosene.
Private jet passengers typically pay less than 1% of the cost of their flights in taxes, compared to 26%-54% paid by economy passengers on standard flights
Loopholes mean private jetters often pay little or no APD, nor fuel duty on kerosene.
November 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
New analysis by non-profit climate group Possible today:
Private jet passengers typically pay less than 1% of the cost of their flights in taxes, compared to 26%-54% paid by economy passengers on standard flights
Loopholes mean private jetters often pay little or no APD, nor fuel duty on kerosene.
Private jet passengers typically pay less than 1% of the cost of their flights in taxes, compared to 26%-54% paid by economy passengers on standard flights
Loopholes mean private jetters often pay little or no APD, nor fuel duty on kerosene.
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Campaigners point out Rosebank’s emissions would rival 28 of the world’s poorest countries combined and we already have more oil and gas than it is safe to burn.
Leaders need to reject Rosebank and deliver a fast, fair transition that protects people, not polluters.
Leaders need to reject Rosebank and deliver a fast, fair transition that protects people, not polluters.
November 24, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Campaigners point out Rosebank’s emissions would rival 28 of the world’s poorest countries combined and we already have more oil and gas than it is safe to burn.
Leaders need to reject Rosebank and deliver a fast, fair transition that protects people, not polluters.
Leaders need to reject Rosebank and deliver a fast, fair transition that protects people, not polluters.
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There are proposals to cancel Indefinite Leave to Remain.
That would tear families apart — including my own.
My wife could have been separated from her children under. People like my friend Tariq, who’ve lived here since babies, could be taken from their communities.
These people are Britain.
That would tear families apart — including my own.
My wife could have been separated from her children under. People like my friend Tariq, who’ve lived here since babies, could be taken from their communities.
These people are Britain.
November 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
There are proposals to cancel Indefinite Leave to Remain.
That would tear families apart — including my own.
My wife could have been separated from her children under. People like my friend Tariq, who’ve lived here since babies, could be taken from their communities.
These people are Britain.
That would tear families apart — including my own.
My wife could have been separated from her children under. People like my friend Tariq, who’ve lived here since babies, could be taken from their communities.
These people are Britain.
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The phase-out of mercury dental fillings is a global commitment.
We need to see how — and when — the Government intends to deliver it.
#PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth
We need to see how — and when — the Government intends to deliver it.
#PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The phase-out of mercury dental fillings is a global commitment.
We need to see how — and when — the Government intends to deliver it.
#PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth
We need to see how — and when — the Government intends to deliver it.
#PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth
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Powerful piece by @drrachelclarke.com on the COVID inquiry. Those who say it’s easy to be wise in hindsight are being utterly disingenuous. Many of us spoke out at the time, and it’s in the public record.
@independentsage.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
@independentsage.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
I’ll never forget the horror of the Covid wards | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Powerful piece by @drrachelclarke.com on the COVID inquiry. Those who say it’s easy to be wise in hindsight are being utterly disingenuous. Many of us spoke out at the time, and it’s in the public record.
@independentsage.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
@independentsage.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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#CervicalCancer could be the first cancer EVER in the world to be eliminated, if:
9️⃣0️⃣% of girls are vaccinated
7️⃣0️⃣% of women are screened
9️⃣0️⃣% of women with cervical cancer receive treatment
Learn more: bit.ly/47GIbzd #EndCervicalCancer
9️⃣0️⃣% of girls are vaccinated
7️⃣0️⃣% of women are screened
9️⃣0️⃣% of women with cervical cancer receive treatment
Learn more: bit.ly/47GIbzd #EndCervicalCancer
November 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#CervicalCancer could be the first cancer EVER in the world to be eliminated, if:
9️⃣0️⃣% of girls are vaccinated
7️⃣0️⃣% of women are screened
9️⃣0️⃣% of women with cervical cancer receive treatment
Learn more: bit.ly/47GIbzd #EndCervicalCancer
9️⃣0️⃣% of girls are vaccinated
7️⃣0️⃣% of women are screened
9️⃣0️⃣% of women with cervical cancer receive treatment
Learn more: bit.ly/47GIbzd #EndCervicalCancer
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In 2023/24, UK govt gave £78.2bn tax relief on pension contributions.
32% benefitted 29.2m basic rate (20%) taxpayers.
68% went to higher and additional rate (40% and 45%) tax payers.
Equalizing tax relief at 20% to all, leaves govt £14.5bn spare to alleviate poverty.
32% benefitted 29.2m basic rate (20%) taxpayers.
68% went to higher and additional rate (40% and 45%) tax payers.
Equalizing tax relief at 20% to all, leaves govt £14.5bn spare to alleviate poverty.
This is how Rachel Reeves could deliver a progressive budget
The chancellor has an opportunity to boost the public purpose and deliver redistribution
leftfootforward.org
November 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
In 2023/24, UK govt gave £78.2bn tax relief on pension contributions.
32% benefitted 29.2m basic rate (20%) taxpayers.
68% went to higher and additional rate (40% and 45%) tax payers.
Equalizing tax relief at 20% to all, leaves govt £14.5bn spare to alleviate poverty.
32% benefitted 29.2m basic rate (20%) taxpayers.
68% went to higher and additional rate (40% and 45%) tax payers.
Equalizing tax relief at 20% to all, leaves govt £14.5bn spare to alleviate poverty.
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.....and Green Party membership is rising yet again!
If you want to lower bills and tax billionaires:
Join.greenparty.org.uk
#BBCLauraK
If you want to lower bills and tax billionaires:
Join.greenparty.org.uk
#BBCLauraK
Join the Green Party
Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:05 AM
.....and Green Party membership is rising yet again!
If you want to lower bills and tax billionaires:
Join.greenparty.org.uk
#BBCLauraK
If you want to lower bills and tax billionaires:
Join.greenparty.org.uk
#BBCLauraK
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Winter-active bumblebees: Still flying when it’s freezing! ❄
In our latest blog, Dr Richard Comont, Science Manager at the Trust, reveals why some bumblebees are still active, and how you can help 🐝 Grab a cuppa and read on 🔗 https://ow.ly/xVJo50XuzUt
#Winter #Bumblebees #Cold
In our latest blog, Dr Richard Comont, Science Manager at the Trust, reveals why some bumblebees are still active, and how you can help 🐝 Grab a cuppa and read on 🔗 https://ow.ly/xVJo50XuzUt
#Winter #Bumblebees #Cold
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Winter-active bumblebees: Still flying when it’s freezing! ❄
In our latest blog, Dr Richard Comont, Science Manager at the Trust, reveals why some bumblebees are still active, and how you can help 🐝 Grab a cuppa and read on 🔗 https://ow.ly/xVJo50XuzUt
#Winter #Bumblebees #Cold
In our latest blog, Dr Richard Comont, Science Manager at the Trust, reveals why some bumblebees are still active, and how you can help 🐝 Grab a cuppa and read on 🔗 https://ow.ly/xVJo50XuzUt
#Winter #Bumblebees #Cold
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Are you interested in wildlife and nature? Wealden District
Council are running a Nature Photography Competition which all
ages can get involved in. To enter and find out more please visit:
buff.ly/9SBxVX0
Council are running a Nature Photography Competition which all
ages can get involved in. To enter and find out more please visit:
buff.ly/9SBxVX0
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Are you interested in wildlife and nature? Wealden District
Council are running a Nature Photography Competition which all
ages can get involved in. To enter and find out more please visit:
buff.ly/9SBxVX0
Council are running a Nature Photography Competition which all
ages can get involved in. To enter and find out more please visit:
buff.ly/9SBxVX0
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Pretty concerning since so many people who have #LongCovid don’t know they have it. And those who do know, may not be believed.
Add the likelihood that not many anesthesiologists will understand LC or this and we end up with “less than” care for many.
Hoping they manage to get the word out!
Add the likelihood that not many anesthesiologists will understand LC or this and we end up with “less than” care for many.
Hoping they manage to get the word out!
Did you know #LongCovid heavily impacts anesthesia response, and because of that, these patients need specific requirements and protocols before receiving anesthesia? Neither do I. Anesthesiologist and neurologist Tihamér Molnar described his research with Long Covid patients in Hungary.
November 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Pretty concerning since so many people who have #LongCovid don’t know they have it. And those who do know, may not be believed.
Add the likelihood that not many anesthesiologists will understand LC or this and we end up with “less than” care for many.
Hoping they manage to get the word out!
Add the likelihood that not many anesthesiologists will understand LC or this and we end up with “less than” care for many.
Hoping they manage to get the word out!