Paul Overend
@pauloverend.bsky.social
Exploring a “spirituality” of simplicity, serenity, study, solitude, and silence by the sea.
💚 Pursuing flourishing in the autumn of life 🍂
🌱 A former priest and educator, now in https://sofn.uk/ 🦉
🍃 b. @ 321.59 ppm
💚 Pursuing flourishing in the autumn of life 🍂
🌱 A former priest and educator, now in https://sofn.uk/ 🦉
🍃 b. @ 321.59 ppm
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Paul Overend
@pauloverend.bsky.social
· Sep 5
What’s Your Birth Carbon?
How much have carbon dioxide levels increased during your lifetime? Start by seeing what levels were like during the year you were born, and learn what we can do to solve climate change.
www.nature.org
Today, #CO2 levels measured 425.65 ppm
I was born @ 321.59 ppm. (In Jan, I’ll be 60.)
In my life it has increased over 100 ppm - though the 60 years before I lived it had increased only 23.27ppm
What about you?
www.nature.org/en-us/get-in...
I was born @ 321.59 ppm. (In Jan, I’ll be 60.)
In my life it has increased over 100 ppm - though the 60 years before I lived it had increased only 23.27ppm
What about you?
www.nature.org/en-us/get-in...
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This is a pretty staggering conflict of interest for Tim Allan - more or less the same as the conflict of interest Peter Mandelson had.
He works for the Government but benefits personally financially if Government policy favours, e.g. horse-racing. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
He works for the Government but benefits personally financially if Government policy favours, e.g. horse-racing. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour faces questions over Starmer aide who holds shares in lobbying firm
Communications chief Tim Allan left Strand Partners in September but still holds a minority stake
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This is a pretty staggering conflict of interest for Tim Allan - more or less the same as the conflict of interest Peter Mandelson had.
He works for the Government but benefits personally financially if Government policy favours, e.g. horse-racing. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
He works for the Government but benefits personally financially if Government policy favours, e.g. horse-racing. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Well done @goodlawproject.org / @goodlawproject.bsky.social 👏
EHRC accused of drafting controversial trans guidance in less than a day, court hears
EHRC drafted controversial interim trans guidance in less than a day, court hears
The EHRC is accused of spending less than a day drafting controversial guidance that called for trans people to be banned from gendered spaces.
www.thepinknews.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Well done @goodlawproject.org / @goodlawproject.bsky.social 👏
Some excellent and impassioned analysis of the situation Home Office’s lack of collaboration with the local authority and support services over asylum housing plans in Crowborough, by @kernowdamo.bsky.social in this latest youtube.com/watch?v=fP05...
Home Office Tried to Smear the Greens — But Only the Fools Believed It
YouTube video by KernowDamo
youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Some excellent and impassioned analysis of the situation Home Office’s lack of collaboration with the local authority and support services over asylum housing plans in Crowborough, by @kernowdamo.bsky.social in this latest youtube.com/watch?v=fP05...
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Legal experts, former government ministers and an ex-MI6 director criticise the process used to ban Palestine Action.
An independent commission said the definition of terrorism was too broad and parliamentary oversight and judicial scrutiny was needed.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
An independent commission said the definition of terrorism was too broad and parliamentary oversight and judicial scrutiny was needed.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Legal experts and politicians criticise process used to ban Palestine Action
Independent commission says definition of terrorism relied on by ministers is too broad and more parliamentary oversight is needed
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Legal experts, former government ministers and an ex-MI6 director criticise the process used to ban Palestine Action.
An independent commission said the definition of terrorism was too broad and parliamentary oversight and judicial scrutiny was needed.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
An independent commission said the definition of terrorism was too broad and parliamentary oversight and judicial scrutiny was needed.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Help @richardburgon.bsky.social to promote @zackpolanski.bsky.social #GreenParty ideas - actionnetwork.org/forms/tax-we...
Open Letter to the PM and Chancellor: Tax Wealth at the Autumn Budget - Fund Emergency Action to Tackle the Cost of Living Crisis
I've added my name to Richard Burgon MP's open letter to the Prime Minister and the Chancellor - calling on the Government to Tax Wealth at the Autumn Budget and to fund emergency Action on the cost o...
actionnetwork.org
November 10, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Help @richardburgon.bsky.social to promote @zackpolanski.bsky.social #GreenParty ideas - actionnetwork.org/forms/tax-we...
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Another Day, another polling record!
The Greens are on 18%, 3 points ahead of the Labour party, according to @findoutnow.bsky.social!
The only way is up!
The Greens are on 18%, 3 points ahead of the Labour party, according to @findoutnow.bsky.social!
The only way is up!
November 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Another Day, another polling record!
The Greens are on 18%, 3 points ahead of the Labour party, according to @findoutnow.bsky.social!
The only way is up!
The Greens are on 18%, 3 points ahead of the Labour party, according to @findoutnow.bsky.social!
The only way is up!
The government is preparing a new Elections Bill. It promises to strengthen Britain’s democracy and could be published any week now. But it currently falls short. Support this action by @makevotesmatter.bsky.social and @compassoffice.bsky.social
actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
Petition to Democracy Minister
First Past The Post undermines our politics.
It leaves most of us with MPs we didn't vote for, and keeps delivering results that don't represent public opinion.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chan...
actionnetwork.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The government is preparing a new Elections Bill. It promises to strengthen Britain’s democracy and could be published any week now. But it currently falls short. Support this action by @makevotesmatter.bsky.social and @compassoffice.bsky.social
actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
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"I’m pleased Keir Starmer is going to COP — but Rosebank’s emissions are equivalent to 28 of the lowest-income countries combined, and this government still won’t rule it out.”
Zack Polanski calls for real leadership from the government ahead of #COP30.
Zack Polanski calls for real leadership from the government ahead of #COP30.
November 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"I’m pleased Keir Starmer is going to COP — but Rosebank’s emissions are equivalent to 28 of the lowest-income countries combined, and this government still won’t rule it out.”
Zack Polanski calls for real leadership from the government ahead of #COP30.
Zack Polanski calls for real leadership from the government ahead of #COP30.
Very grateful for the questions on low flying military aircraft noise by Steff Aquarone on Monday 3 November 2025!
Grateful for this from my MP - it is such a loud and aggressive noise.
hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025...
Grateful for this from my MP - it is such a loud and aggressive noise.
hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025...
Low-flying Military Aircraft - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : 'Low-flying Military Aircraft' on Monday 3 November 2025.
hansard.parliament.uk
November 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Very grateful for the questions on low flying military aircraft noise by Steff Aquarone on Monday 3 November 2025!
Grateful for this from my MP - it is such a loud and aggressive noise.
hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025...
Grateful for this from my MP - it is such a loud and aggressive noise.
hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025...
24,000+ of us are saying NO to the Government’s tax breaks for oil & gas giants 💸 We need thousands more to make them listen. Join me by adding your name today: 38d.gs/djdv
End tax breaks on oil and gas
Sign the petition to stop the giveaway and demand a fair jobs plan needs major people power right now.
38d.gs
November 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
24,000+ of us are saying NO to the Government’s tax breaks for oil & gas giants 💸 We need thousands more to make them listen. Join me by adding your name today: 38d.gs/djdv
What does Europe mean to you? Watch European Movement UK's video featuring Caroline Lucas: bsky.app/profile/euro...
To so many of us, Europe is more than a place, it’s a part of who we are. Hear what the public had to say when we went out and asked them what Europe means to them.
November 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
What does Europe mean to you? Watch European Movement UK's video featuring Caroline Lucas: bsky.app/profile/euro...
@foodfoundation.bsky.social report is promoting beans for a healthy diet, affordability, and sustainability (better environmental impact). A worthwhile report - doing the sort of work the government is failing to do!
November 6, 2025 at 4:44 AM
@foodfoundation.bsky.social report is promoting beans for a healthy diet, affordability, and sustainability (better environmental impact). A worthwhile report - doing the sort of work the government is failing to do!
This will mean a great need for teachers able to teach RE and worldviews.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6908f7...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6908f7...
November 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
This will mean a great need for teachers able to teach RE and worldviews.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6908f7...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6908f7...
While the world watches the circus, the country is falling apart www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/11...
While the world watches the circus, the country is falling apart
I have suffered from a very strong feeling of late, which is that it is becoming very hard to escape the theatre of political distraction right now.
The lights are bright, the noise is relentless, and...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
November 1, 2025 at 11:48 AM
While the world watches the circus, the country is falling apart www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/11...
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LOCATIONS ANNOUNCED
In what is set to be the “most widespread mass civil disobedience in modern British history” actions will take place in dozens of towns and cities, defying the ‘terror’ ban on Palestine Action ahead of and during the judicial review (25–27 November)
🧵
In what is set to be the “most widespread mass civil disobedience in modern British history” actions will take place in dozens of towns and cities, defying the ‘terror’ ban on Palestine Action ahead of and during the judicial review (25–27 November)
🧵
October 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
LOCATIONS ANNOUNCED
In what is set to be the “most widespread mass civil disobedience in modern British history” actions will take place in dozens of towns and cities, defying the ‘terror’ ban on Palestine Action ahead of and during the judicial review (25–27 November)
🧵
In what is set to be the “most widespread mass civil disobedience in modern British history” actions will take place in dozens of towns and cities, defying the ‘terror’ ban on Palestine Action ahead of and during the judicial review (25–27 November)
🧵
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#Booksky #Books #Nonfiction #Religion #Evangelicals #USPolitics #Christianity
@johnfugelsang.bsky.social
Wow. Great read. Highly recommend.
@johnfugelsang.bsky.social
Wow. Great read. Highly recommend.
October 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
#Booksky #Books #Nonfiction #Religion #Evangelicals #USPolitics #Christianity
@johnfugelsang.bsky.social
Wow. Great read. Highly recommend.
@johnfugelsang.bsky.social
Wow. Great read. Highly recommend.
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Here's a good book for you, Jake
Watch "John Fugelsang - “Separation of Church and Hate” | The Daily Show" on YouTube
youtu.be/tj3OcfMS4AU?...
Watch "John Fugelsang - “Separation of Church and Hate” | The Daily Show" on YouTube
youtu.be/tj3OcfMS4AU?...
John Fugelsang - “Separation of Church and Hate” | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Here's a good book for you, Jake
Watch "John Fugelsang - “Separation of Church and Hate” | The Daily Show" on YouTube
youtu.be/tj3OcfMS4AU?...
Watch "John Fugelsang - “Separation of Church and Hate” | The Daily Show" on YouTube
youtu.be/tj3OcfMS4AU?...
So Labour is involved in the same old corrupt ‘public money to private party funders’ politics that we saw with conservatives! It’s simply time for a change 💚
@peterstefanovic.bsky.social @novaramedia.com @premnsikka.bsky.social @josiah.writes.news @greensorganise.bsky.social
@peterstefanovic.bsky.social @novaramedia.com @premnsikka.bsky.social @josiah.writes.news @greensorganise.bsky.social
Companies that donated to Labour awarded £138m in contracts, study finds - The Guardian
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Companies that donated to Labour awarded £138m in contracts, study finds
Report raises fresh concerns about the link between political donations and public spending
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:34 AM
So Labour is involved in the same old corrupt ‘public money to private party funders’ politics that we saw with conservatives! It’s simply time for a change 💚
@peterstefanovic.bsky.social @novaramedia.com @premnsikka.bsky.social @josiah.writes.news @greensorganise.bsky.social
@peterstefanovic.bsky.social @novaramedia.com @premnsikka.bsky.social @josiah.writes.news @greensorganise.bsky.social
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Rosebank can't go forward.
The development would be outrageous climate vandalism.
It would do nothing to lower the amount that households are forking out to heat their homes.
@stopcambo.bsky.social
The development would be outrageous climate vandalism.
It would do nothing to lower the amount that households are forking out to heat their homes.
@stopcambo.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Rosebank can't go forward.
The development would be outrageous climate vandalism.
It would do nothing to lower the amount that households are forking out to heat their homes.
@stopcambo.bsky.social
The development would be outrageous climate vandalism.
It would do nothing to lower the amount that households are forking out to heat their homes.
@stopcambo.bsky.social
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The facts are clear. Rosebank would help oil giants, not working people or the planet.
We deserve clean, affordable energy that works for everyone
Tell Starmer to back renewables and reject Rosebank👇
actionnetwork.org/forms/the-government-wants-to-hear-from-you-on-equinors-application-for-rosebank
We deserve clean, affordable energy that works for everyone
Tell Starmer to back renewables and reject Rosebank👇
actionnetwork.org/forms/the-government-wants-to-hear-from-you-on-equinors-application-for-rosebank
Decision time: Tell Keir to #StopRosebank
This is the moment we've been building towards: it's final decision time for the UK Government. Equinor is trying to get the new Rosebank oil field re-approved. It's up to us all to convince the Gover...
actionnetwork.org
October 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The facts are clear. Rosebank would help oil giants, not working people or the planet.
We deserve clean, affordable energy that works for everyone
Tell Starmer to back renewables and reject Rosebank👇
actionnetwork.org/forms/the-government-wants-to-hear-from-you-on-equinors-application-for-rosebank
We deserve clean, affordable energy that works for everyone
Tell Starmer to back renewables and reject Rosebank👇
actionnetwork.org/forms/the-government-wants-to-hear-from-you-on-equinors-application-for-rosebank
This shows that @labourlewis.bsky.social has more in common with Greens‘s vision than Labour!
Zack Polanski on renationalising water companies,
"Shareholders can't say stock not worth anything then expect payment to renationalise"
"Shareholders can't say stock not worth anything then expect payment to renationalise"
October 28, 2025 at 5:50 AM
This shows that @labourlewis.bsky.social has more in common with Greens‘s vision than Labour!
Responses from customers invited!
consult.defra.gov.uk/water-sector...
consult.defra.gov.uk/water-sector...
Consultation on strengthening penalties for water company offences
- Defra
- Citizen Space
This site contains consultations that are run by Defra.
consult.defra.gov.uk
October 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Responses from customers invited!
consult.defra.gov.uk/water-sector...
consult.defra.gov.uk/water-sector...
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My petition should be soaring past the 10,000 mark.
Please help me share it as widely as possible.
What's at stake is an abnormal proliferation of tax havens and feudal enclaves
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
Please help me share it as widely as possible.
What's at stake is an abnormal proliferation of tax havens and feudal enclaves
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
Petition: Transparency and Review of the free zones and ports impacts
To ensure full transparency by releasing data on governance, funding, and operations of free zones. Plus a public review to assess impacts, such as job displacement and value for taxpayers money
petition.parliament.uk
October 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
My petition should be soaring past the 10,000 mark.
Please help me share it as widely as possible.
What's at stake is an abnormal proliferation of tax havens and feudal enclaves
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
Please help me share it as widely as possible.
What's at stake is an abnormal proliferation of tax havens and feudal enclaves
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...