Lorna Devenish
@lkdev.bsky.social
A landscape without wildlife is just scenery. Anti-Brexit. Cycle everywhere. Smarter water management for our freshwater future.
Well worth your time. And I completely agree with the conclusion. If the Supreme Court can manage its own appointments without political interference, so too can the BBC.
The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
The truth about impartiality at the BBC
And the hysteria of the current "crisis"
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Well worth your time. And I completely agree with the conclusion. If the Supreme Court can manage its own appointments without political interference, so too can the BBC.
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What you’re witnessing is a populist assault on the BBC.
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 AM
What you’re witnessing is a populist assault on the BBC.
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
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Always good to understand what other UK cities are doing to combat congestion and pollution and build a thriving city.
Can we learn from Oxford*?
*similarities: large travel to work area, university city, population size, near motorway.
differences: medieval centre, complete ring road.
Can we learn from Oxford*?
*similarities: large travel to work area, university city, population size, near motorway.
differences: medieval centre, complete ring road.
The #Oxford Temporary Congestion Charge for Cars is off to a good start: Sreets that were jammed are now free. Buses can move as they should, and more people are using them. Essential services can get around.
Great to go forward, not back to jams!
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/start-of-tem...
Great to go forward, not back to jams!
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/start-of-tem...
Start of temporary congestion charge boosts park and ride use
Observations from the first days of Oxford’s temporary congestion charge indicate that the scheme is improving bus services and boosting the take-up of park and ride. On Wednesday 29 October, Oxfordsh...
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk
November 4, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Always good to understand what other UK cities are doing to combat congestion and pollution and build a thriving city.
Can we learn from Oxford*?
*similarities: large travel to work area, university city, population size, near motorway.
differences: medieval centre, complete ring road.
Can we learn from Oxford*?
*similarities: large travel to work area, university city, population size, near motorway.
differences: medieval centre, complete ring road.
@exetercouncil.bsky.social take note.
Tell me how your bus journeys are going since Oxford's Congestion Charge was launched! Just had the below message.
"Oh my God... The buses on Cowley Road are so much faster. Like my journey to the station this morning was fully 20-25 mins faster than pre charge."
"Oh my God... The buses on Cowley Road are so much faster. Like my journey to the station this morning was fully 20-25 mins faster than pre charge."
November 3, 2025 at 8:48 AM
@exetercouncil.bsky.social take note.
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![Cartoon by Stephen Collins for the Guardian.
[Scene is BBC BREAKFAST with two presenters and a guest on the sofa].
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PRESENTER:
Now - some disturbing new research has shown
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PRESENTER:
that as many as 10 non-Reform political parties may currently operating ‘under the radar’ across the UK.
[Show on screen logos for Greens, Lib Dems, Conservatives
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PRESENTER:
In the studio to discuss this, Nigel Farage
[We see the guest on the sofa is indeed Nigel Farage]
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PRESENTER:
Nigel, what’s your view?
FARAGE:
Well I think this very worrying.
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FARAGE:
And just another reason why we should ban all immigration.
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PRESENTER:
I won’t push back on that
FARAGE:
Absolutely!
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PRESENTER:
Funnily enough, this is what your new show’s about, isn’t it?
FARAGE:
Oop - plug time!
PRESENTER:
Ha ha
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FARAGE:
Yes it’s a 12-part BBC documentary called ‘In Search Of The Political Parties That Aren’t My One’.
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[Show on the TV screen Farage presenting a documentary series titled In Search Of The Political Parties That Aren’t My One. He is wearing his farmer's getup and looking dreamily at the UK from hillsides, visiting pubs and chatting with the locals, etc]
FARAGE:
It’s a really emotional journey
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FARAGE:
with lots of dreamy footage of me looking relatable...
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FARAGE:
as I answer the question:
*Am I the only option for Britain?*
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[Cut back to studio]
PRESENTER:
I won’t push back on that
FARAGE:
Absolutely!
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Almost nobody in the Cons Party or beyond it had noticed that the Shadow Home Secretary with two other frontbenchers and 5 backbenchers tabled a bill in May to deport 3 million people - stripping almost every pensioner, parent or nurse who did not take out citizenship of their right to live here
October 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Almost nobody in the Cons Party or beyond it had noticed that the Shadow Home Secretary with two other frontbenchers and 5 backbenchers tabled a bill in May to deport 3 million people - stripping almost every pensioner, parent or nurse who did not take out citizenship of their right to live here
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“We have a real opportunity to build on what works, to make Dryden Road, Bovemoors Lane and other local streets safer for everyone”
Ignore the headline, which we've requested Devon Live amend. This story is a positive one about active travel and safety in Exeter.
www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...
Ignore the headline, which we've requested Devon Live amend. This story is a positive one about active travel and safety in Exeter.
www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...
Cyclists say Exeter road must never reopen to cars
A consultation is under way to decide the future of Dryden Road
www.devonlive.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
“We have a real opportunity to build on what works, to make Dryden Road, Bovemoors Lane and other local streets safer for everyone”
Ignore the headline, which we've requested Devon Live amend. This story is a positive one about active travel and safety in Exeter.
www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...
Ignore the headline, which we've requested Devon Live amend. This story is a positive one about active travel and safety in Exeter.
www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...
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Exeter St Davids, however, as one of the fastest growing stations in the country and the busiest in Devon, is looking tired. Lots of opportunities, but little in the way of action. It needs a full redevelopment as part of a long term masterplan.
October 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Exeter St Davids, however, as one of the fastest growing stations in the country and the busiest in Devon, is looking tired. Lots of opportunities, but little in the way of action. It needs a full redevelopment as part of a long term masterplan.
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We have built a society in which people of different skin tones, religious backgrounds & cultures get along, share power, work alongside each other, procreate with each other, recognise the each other’s humanity and democratic rights. It is a STUNNING ACHIEVEMENT OF WORLD HISTORIC PROPORTIONS.
I know statistics are poorly understood and are misused. But facts matter
Between the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them
Between the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them
October 8, 2025 at 10:08 AM
We have built a society in which people of different skin tones, religious backgrounds & cultures get along, share power, work alongside each other, procreate with each other, recognise the each other’s humanity and democratic rights. It is a STUNNING ACHIEVEMENT OF WORLD HISTORIC PROPORTIONS.
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Wind power pushes down UK electricity costs, report says
U.K. electricity costs are starting to fall as a result of renewables pushing pricey gas off the system.
U.K. electricity costs are starting to fall as a result of renewables pushing pricey gas off the system.
Wind power pushes down UK electricity costs, report says
“People may not realize it, but their bills today would be higher without the increasing role [of] wind and solar farms,” says analyst.
buff.ly
October 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Wind power pushes down UK electricity costs, report says
U.K. electricity costs are starting to fall as a result of renewables pushing pricey gas off the system.
U.K. electricity costs are starting to fall as a result of renewables pushing pricey gas off the system.
Leaving ivy to flower is such a bonus at this time of year. Zinging with bees and at least 3 red admiral butterflies. The blackbirds will feast on the berries in the winter too.
September 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Leaving ivy to flower is such a bonus at this time of year. Zinging with bees and at least 3 red admiral butterflies. The blackbirds will feast on the berries in the winter too.
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Miliband says it's 'possible' government should come off Elon Musk's X social media platform
DO IT
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
DO IT
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
September 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Miliband says it's 'possible' government should come off Elon Musk's X social media platform
DO IT
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
DO IT
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Someone in power needs to wake up and start listening to @sundersays.bsky.social . Always calm, factual and evidenced...when he says it's past time to act *we need to listen*
Steve Laws has been arrested and says he is under strict bail conditions. He posted "NF p___ out" recently about the Home Secretary and was also retweeted by Elon Musk when saying he wants total remigration of all of the foreigners in Britain
Among hundreds of examples of racist abuse by Laws
Among hundreds of examples of racist abuse by Laws
September 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Someone in power needs to wake up and start listening to @sundersays.bsky.social . Always calm, factual and evidenced...when he says it's past time to act *we need to listen*
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Huge thanks to Campaign supporters who did a 12hr count on Dryden Road 🌞🌧🎐counting >1500 people on foot, wheels.
We've noted some significant new info that DCC'll need to consider should they choose to think about different ways to keep Dryden Road safe for people on foot, wheels, and bike.
We've noted some significant new info that DCC'll need to consider should they choose to think about different ways to keep Dryden Road safe for people on foot, wheels, and bike.
September 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Huge thanks to Campaign supporters who did a 12hr count on Dryden Road 🌞🌧🎐counting >1500 people on foot, wheels.
We've noted some significant new info that DCC'll need to consider should they choose to think about different ways to keep Dryden Road safe for people on foot, wheels, and bike.
We've noted some significant new info that DCC'll need to consider should they choose to think about different ways to keep Dryden Road safe for people on foot, wheels, and bike.
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Exeter/Devon peeps might like to know cllrs voted on an antiracism statement this week:
6 of 41 councillors present, abstained from voting. All of those were Reform councillors.
1/ “DCC represent a vibrant & diverse community. We condemn any form of racism, intolerance, bigotry or xenophobia....
6 of 41 councillors present, abstained from voting. All of those were Reform councillors.
1/ “DCC represent a vibrant & diverse community. We condemn any form of racism, intolerance, bigotry or xenophobia....
September 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Exeter/Devon peeps might like to know cllrs voted on an antiracism statement this week:
6 of 41 councillors present, abstained from voting. All of those were Reform councillors.
1/ “DCC represent a vibrant & diverse community. We condemn any form of racism, intolerance, bigotry or xenophobia....
6 of 41 councillors present, abstained from voting. All of those were Reform councillors.
1/ “DCC represent a vibrant & diverse community. We condemn any form of racism, intolerance, bigotry or xenophobia....
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Great to see our chair, James Diamond, along with the Rifford Road cycling path, starring in this piece by Spotlight on the varying quality of active travel infrastructure in Exeter and Plymouth.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Spotlight - Evening News: 11/08/2025
The latest news, sport, weather and features from the South West of England.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Great to see our chair, James Diamond, along with the Rifford Road cycling path, starring in this piece by Spotlight on the varying quality of active travel infrastructure in Exeter and Plymouth.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Chris Whitty gets it.
“Increasing physical activity has health benefits across the life course. As part of this, we need to make walking and cycling more accessible, and safer, as well as access to green space easier and more equitable."
July 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Chris Whitty gets it.
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Over 1,000 people a day, including over 300 children, are using the new Rifford Road separated pedestrian and cycle path and safe crossings, a new survey shows – that’s over half a million miles of safe and easy journeys on bikes, scooters, wheelchairs and mobility scooters every year. 🚶♀️👨🦽🚴♀️🛴🧵
June 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Over 1,000 people a day, including over 300 children, are using the new Rifford Road separated pedestrian and cycle path and safe crossings, a new survey shows – that’s over half a million miles of safe and easy journeys on bikes, scooters, wheelchairs and mobility scooters every year. 🚶♀️👨🦽🚴♀️🛴🧵
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Ending tax breaks on private schools has basically made no difference to student numbers, but has raised £1.8bn a year. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Over 11,000 fewer pupils at private school this year
Latest school census data says the number of private school pupils has dropped by 1.9% in the last year.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Ending tax breaks on private schools has basically made no difference to student numbers, but has raised £1.8bn a year. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This cartoon is pure genius www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Rebecca Hendin on Donald Trump, King Charles and Canada – cartoon
King Charles told Canada’s parliament the country will stay ‘strong and free’ amid Trump’s annexation threats
www.theguardian.com
May 28, 2025 at 8:04 AM
This cartoon is pure genius www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The buttercups in Somerset must be visible from space they are so voluminous. Beautiful annual show of colour
May 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The buttercups in Somerset must be visible from space they are so voluminous. Beautiful annual show of colour
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Hello #Exeter. Help & RPs welcome
🧵
School run - tell us what you think.
1/ What's your experience of school drop off & pick up?
Can it be mayhem with drivers ignoring the zigzags, a build up of car traffic causing danger to children walking, cycling or scooting to school?
Could it be better?
🧵
School run - tell us what you think.
1/ What's your experience of school drop off & pick up?
Can it be mayhem with drivers ignoring the zigzags, a build up of car traffic causing danger to children walking, cycling or scooting to school?
Could it be better?
May 9, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Hello #Exeter. Help & RPs welcome
🧵
School run - tell us what you think.
1/ What's your experience of school drop off & pick up?
Can it be mayhem with drivers ignoring the zigzags, a build up of car traffic causing danger to children walking, cycling or scooting to school?
Could it be better?
🧵
School run - tell us what you think.
1/ What's your experience of school drop off & pick up?
Can it be mayhem with drivers ignoring the zigzags, a build up of car traffic causing danger to children walking, cycling or scooting to school?
Could it be better?
Great work
Lovely bank holiday weekend in Oxford - unless you're a no ball games sign 👀👀👀
15 fewer of them in the city this weekend 🫡
15 fewer of them in the city this weekend 🫡
May 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Great work
We fought and beat the government in the courts because every Briton has the right to protest | Akiko Hart www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We fought and beat the government in the courts because every Briton has the right to protest | Akiko Hart
The appeal court verdict makes clear these anti protest laws should never have existed. Labour must now reflect on what sort of democracy it wants us to be
www.theguardian.com
May 2, 2025 at 8:08 PM
We fought and beat the government in the courts because every Briton has the right to protest | Akiko Hart www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Good to see Devon County Council end its days in the hands of a Lib Dem/Green coalition
May 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Good to see Devon County Council end its days in the hands of a Lib Dem/Green coalition