Mark Norman
@mark60.bsky.social
Teacher (primary school), NW England: here for climate justice, the nature crisis, education, active travel, allotment chat and … Norwich City FC.
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Reform UK would consider cutting minimum wage, says Richard Tice
Reform UK would look at cutting minimum wage, says Richard Tice
REFORM UK's Richard Tice has said his party would look at cutting the minimum wage if it got into government.
www.thenational.scot
February 18, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Reform UK would consider cutting minimum wage, says Richard Tice
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Farage distances himself from by-election candidate after calling for tax on childless couples
Farage distances himself from by-election candidate after calling for tax on childless couples | LBC
Nigel Farage has distanced himself from comments made by the Reform UK's Gorton and Denton candidate after he suggested those without children should be taxed in a bid to tackle falling birth rates.
www.lbc.co.uk
February 18, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Farage distances himself from by-election candidate after calling for tax on childless couples
The Mandelson revelations might just be the tip of the iceberg. If he leaked government secrets once, we need to know if he acted in the public interest when negotiating trade deals with the US. Urge the PM to release all #MandelsonFiles
act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/4714
act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/4714
Tell the PM: Release the Mandelson trade files – in full
Police are looking into claims that Peter Mandelson leaked government secrets to Jeffrey Epstein while he was business secretary in 2008. This raises questions over whether Mandelson consistently
act.globaljustice.org.uk
February 18, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The Mandelson revelations might just be the tip of the iceberg. If he leaked government secrets once, we need to know if he acted in the public interest when negotiating trade deals with the US. Urge the PM to release all #MandelsonFiles
act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/4714
act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/4714
Good news: the next phase of the restoration of Lindow Moss, the peat bog near Wilmslow, Cheshire, has been given approval by Cheshire East Council.
Ongoing work on Lindow Moss
On June 4th, 2025, Cheshire East Planning gave the green light for two vital planning applications, 24/0920D and 24/2020D, to restore an additional six compartments of the cutover peat bog at Lindow M...
www.discoverlindow.org
February 18, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Good news: the next phase of the restoration of Lindow Moss, the peat bog near Wilmslow, Cheshire, has been given approval by Cheshire East Council.
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BREAKING 🚨 | Reform announce plans to legalise discrimination.
Plans include scrapping the Equality Act, which would legalise discrimination against a worker if they were a woman, disabled, black, pregnant or gay.
Plans include scrapping the Equality Act, which would legalise discrimination against a worker if they were a woman, disabled, black, pregnant or gay.
February 17, 2026 at 4:15 PM
BREAKING 🚨 | Reform announce plans to legalise discrimination.
Plans include scrapping the Equality Act, which would legalise discrimination against a worker if they were a woman, disabled, black, pregnant or gay.
Plans include scrapping the Equality Act, which would legalise discrimination against a worker if they were a woman, disabled, black, pregnant or gay.
Greater Manchester and Cheshire residents, check out this @transportaction.bsky.social campaign: Save important peat moss in Greater Manchester. Write a letter using the template here: actionnetwork.org/letters/obje...
Save important peat moss in Greater Manchester
Trafford Council is applying for planning permission for the Carrington Relief Road in Greater Manchester, and we have until 27 February to object.
The Carrington Relief Road is controversial as it w...
actionnetwork.org
February 17, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Greater Manchester and Cheshire residents, check out this @transportaction.bsky.social campaign: Save important peat moss in Greater Manchester. Write a letter using the template here: actionnetwork.org/letters/obje...
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We're getting close to the deadline for having your name on the petition we hand in to 10 Downing Street. Will you join the 14,250+ people demanding legislation in 2026? Sign and share now:
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales
#PeatFree #Gardening #Allotment
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales
#PeatFree #Gardening #Allotment
February 16, 2026 at 6:03 PM
We're getting close to the deadline for having your name on the petition we hand in to 10 Downing Street. Will you join the 14,250+ people demanding legislation in 2026? Sign and share now:
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales
#PeatFree #Gardening #Allotment
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales
#PeatFree #Gardening #Allotment
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Please fill in this consultation to make a pretty dreadful roundabout in Buxton a bit more favourable to active travel!
To those of us who live in or travel to/through #Buxton, if you're not aware there is a consultation which ends next Friday (20/2/26) on remodelling the A6 Fairfield Rd/Bakewell Rd junction to include crossings for cyclists and pedestrians... 1/
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/have...
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/have...
A6/A53 – Buxton Gateway consultation - Derbyshire County Council
We're collecting your views on the A6/A53 junction in Buxton, which is an important gateway into the town.
www.derbyshire.gov.uk
February 15, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Please fill in this consultation to make a pretty dreadful roundabout in Buxton a bit more favourable to active travel!
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I'm not sure I could ever forgive this government if it allows the BBC World Service to die
And another bites the dust?
The BBC World Service will run out of funding in just seven weeks. Its funding arrangement with the Foreign Office finishes at the end of March. There is no plan for what happens next.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The BBC World Service will run out of funding in just seven weeks. Its funding arrangement with the Foreign Office finishes at the end of March. There is no plan for what happens next.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on the BBC World Service: this is London calling | Editorial
Editorial: With just seven weeks before its funding runs out, the UK’s greatest cultural asset and most trusted international news organisation must be supported
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:28 PM
I'm not sure I could ever forgive this government if it allows the BBC World Service to die
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DeSmog: Reform Candidate Matthew Goodwin’s MAGA Network
www.desmog.com/2026/02/13/r...
www.desmog.com/2026/02/13/r...
Reform Candidate Matthew Goodwin’s MAGA Network
Matthew Goodwin, Reform UK’s candidate in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election, has ties to influential groups in the orbit of U.S. President Donald Trump. Goodwin, a GB News presenter and forme...
www.desmog.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:21 PM
DeSmog: Reform Candidate Matthew Goodwin’s MAGA Network
www.desmog.com/2026/02/13/r...
www.desmog.com/2026/02/13/r...
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DeSmog: BBC Under Fire for Airing MAGA Climate Denial
www.desmog.com/2026/02/13/b...
www.desmog.com/2026/02/13/b...
BBC Under Fire for Airing MAGA Climate Denial
The BBC has been slammed for allowing a pro-Trump figure to express climate science denial on one of its flagship programmes. This morning (13 February), the Today programme gave a platform to Diana F...
www.desmog.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:50 PM
DeSmog: BBC Under Fire for Airing MAGA Climate Denial
www.desmog.com/2026/02/13/b...
www.desmog.com/2026/02/13/b...
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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Health officials are racing to contain a growing measles outbreak in London, which has struck down dozens of young children and affected 7 schools and a nursery.
UKHSA has warned an outbreak across London could see 40,000 - 160,000 cases:
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
UKHSA has warned an outbreak across London could see 40,000 - 160,000 cases:
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
London measles outbreak: more than 60 children infected
Cases are spreading between children in Enfield as the virus exploits low MMR vaccination rates, medical experts say
www.thetimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:43 PM
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Health officials are racing to contain a growing measles outbreak in London, which has struck down dozens of young children and affected 7 schools and a nursery.
UKHSA has warned an outbreak across London could see 40,000 - 160,000 cases:
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
UKHSA has warned an outbreak across London could see 40,000 - 160,000 cases:
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
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I really do hate that people who are geological illiterate keep pointing to records compiled by paleoclimatologists to downplay climate change because, if anything, the lessons of deep time only emphasize how extraordinary and unprecedented the rate of modern warming is.
February 14, 2026 at 8:34 PM
I really do hate that people who are geological illiterate keep pointing to records compiled by paleoclimatologists to downplay climate change because, if anything, the lessons of deep time only emphasize how extraordinary and unprecedented the rate of modern warming is.
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UK bods. Apparently we have an early get out clause from the NHS deal with Palantir. 🚩🚩PLEASE SIGN 🚩🚩
Our public services aren’t for a shady profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign below to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Our public services aren’t for a shady profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign below to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stop Palantir taking over our public services!
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.
you.38degrees.org.uk
February 14, 2026 at 7:31 PM
UK bods. Apparently we have an early get out clause from the NHS deal with Palantir. 🚩🚩PLEASE SIGN 🚩🚩
Our public services aren’t for a shady profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign below to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Our public services aren’t for a shady profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign below to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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My brother Garry has dementia and is currently lost somewhere in the Chester area. If anyone should spot him please call the police on 999. We'd appreciate reposts. @shitchester.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
My brother Garry has dementia and is currently lost somewhere in the Chester area. If anyone should spot him please call the police on 999. We'd appreciate reposts. @shitchester.bsky.social
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❗Panel Announcement ❗
CLIMATE & NATURE EDUCATION FESTIVAL for a just transition
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CLIMATE & NATURE EDUCATION FESTIVAL for a just transition
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February 14, 2026 at 3:18 PM
❗Panel Announcement ❗
CLIMATE & NATURE EDUCATION FESTIVAL for a just transition
Grab your free ticket here buytickets.at/ministryofec...
CLIMATE & NATURE EDUCATION FESTIVAL for a just transition
Grab your free ticket here buytickets.at/ministryofec...
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A consensus is growing: our current way of doing politics is unsustainable.
Election results that seem random. Majority governments elected on a fraction of the vote. We've had enough.
Sign the petition to include fair votes in the government's new bill:
Election results that seem random. Majority governments elected on a fraction of the vote. We've had enough.
Sign the petition to include fair votes in the government's new bill:
The Representation of the People Bill MUST scrap First Past the Post
First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped.
Yet the new Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our rotten voting system, which lea...
actionnetwork.org
February 14, 2026 at 9:46 AM
A consensus is growing: our current way of doing politics is unsustainable.
Election results that seem random. Majority governments elected on a fraction of the vote. We've had enough.
Sign the petition to include fair votes in the government's new bill:
Election results that seem random. Majority governments elected on a fraction of the vote. We've had enough.
Sign the petition to include fair votes in the government's new bill:
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Framing climate action as “do more good” instead of “do less bad” makes people more likely to act — and expect greater happiness — according to research.
Clear, positive alternatives help people engage rather than feel deprived, with driving the only action where framing made little difference.
Clear, positive alternatives help people engage rather than feel deprived, with driving the only action where framing made little difference.
Encouragement boosts people’s likelihood to take climate action
The fight against climate change is often framed as a sacrifice: eat less meat and drive less often. But those actions could also be framed positively: eat more plants and ride bikes more often. A…
news.mongabay.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Framing climate action as “do more good” instead of “do less bad” makes people more likely to act — and expect greater happiness — according to research.
Clear, positive alternatives help people engage rather than feel deprived, with driving the only action where framing made little difference.
Clear, positive alternatives help people engage rather than feel deprived, with driving the only action where framing made little difference.
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Two weeks ago, Peter Mandelson told us he had no recollection of planning to buy a £2m apartment in Rio via a Panama holding company and a Brazilian company.
Yesterday we found notarised incorporation documents for the Brazilian company, with Mr Mandelson's signature.
Yesterday we found notarised incorporation documents for the Brazilian company, with Mr Mandelson's signature.
February 13, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Two weeks ago, Peter Mandelson told us he had no recollection of planning to buy a £2m apartment in Rio via a Panama holding company and a Brazilian company.
Yesterday we found notarised incorporation documents for the Brazilian company, with Mr Mandelson's signature.
Yesterday we found notarised incorporation documents for the Brazilian company, with Mr Mandelson's signature.
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But now two senior Labour figures have suggested the Government may finally be ready to take the kind of action they promised in opposition.
We welcome that and we’re writing to the Government today to offer our help.
Will you back our letter today?
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/186467/...
We welcome that and we’re writing to the Government today to offer our help.
Will you back our letter today?
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/186467/...
Out of the darkness
Scandal after scandal is eroding trust in our democracy. We need reforms to clean up Westminster. Please sign our letter.
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk
February 13, 2026 at 2:49 PM
But now two senior Labour figures have suggested the Government may finally be ready to take the kind of action they promised in opposition.
We welcome that and we’re writing to the Government today to offer our help.
Will you back our letter today?
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/186467/...
We welcome that and we’re writing to the Government today to offer our help.
Will you back our letter today?
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/186467/...
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Even stationary docked bikes are not safe on the joke that is cycleway 1
February 13, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Even stationary docked bikes are not safe on the joke that is cycleway 1
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Defend Our Juries Co-Founder Tim Crosland explains what the High Court ruling showing over the Palestine Action ban means in real terms.
He adds a renewed call for a meeting with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to discuss the harm that has been done since this ban was introduced.
He adds a renewed call for a meeting with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to discuss the harm that has been done since this ban was introduced.
February 13, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Defend Our Juries Co-Founder Tim Crosland explains what the High Court ruling showing over the Palestine Action ban means in real terms.
He adds a renewed call for a meeting with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to discuss the harm that has been done since this ban was introduced.
He adds a renewed call for a meeting with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to discuss the harm that has been done since this ban was introduced.
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Together with cross-party Parliamentarians I have written to the Home Secretary calling on her to accept today's ruling on Palestine Action.
Instead of criminalising those protesting genocide, the govt must examine its own complicity and work to support justice for Palestinians.
Instead of criminalising those protesting genocide, the govt must examine its own complicity and work to support justice for Palestinians.
February 13, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Together with cross-party Parliamentarians I have written to the Home Secretary calling on her to accept today's ruling on Palestine Action.
Instead of criminalising those protesting genocide, the govt must examine its own complicity and work to support justice for Palestinians.
Instead of criminalising those protesting genocide, the govt must examine its own complicity and work to support justice for Palestinians.
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“If you’ve lived in Greater Manchester all your life like I have, or you came here yesterday — if you’re part of our community and you’re mucking in, you’re one of us.”
Our candidate for Gorton and Denton, Hannah Spencer, rejects the demonisation of immigrants and calls for politics that unite.
Our candidate for Gorton and Denton, Hannah Spencer, rejects the demonisation of immigrants and calls for politics that unite.
February 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM
“If you’ve lived in Greater Manchester all your life like I have, or you came here yesterday — if you’re part of our community and you’re mucking in, you’re one of us.”
Our candidate for Gorton and Denton, Hannah Spencer, rejects the demonisation of immigrants and calls for politics that unite.
Our candidate for Gorton and Denton, Hannah Spencer, rejects the demonisation of immigrants and calls for politics that unite.
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What has the Daily Mail got against greyhounds?
You can catch our podcast on @boldpolitics.bsky.social
With over a million plays a month, watch/listen to Gorton & Denton candidate Hannah Spencer on all streaming platforms now.
You can catch our podcast on @boldpolitics.bsky.social
With over a million plays a month, watch/listen to Gorton & Denton candidate Hannah Spencer on all streaming platforms now.
February 13, 2026 at 10:29 PM
What has the Daily Mail got against greyhounds?
You can catch our podcast on @boldpolitics.bsky.social
With over a million plays a month, watch/listen to Gorton & Denton candidate Hannah Spencer on all streaming platforms now.
You can catch our podcast on @boldpolitics.bsky.social
With over a million plays a month, watch/listen to Gorton & Denton candidate Hannah Spencer on all streaming platforms now.