Pete Johnson
@pedrojuk.bsky.social
Singing, not dancing. Green, but not so green. Lambeth Green Party election coordinator. Rail | active travel | sustainability | choirs | Streatham.
Pro investment in new high speed rail and CLEAN power.
G line electric = fun!
he / him
Pro investment in new high speed rail and CLEAN power.
G line electric = fun!
he / him
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See, that’s the good shit right there
I left the biggest voluntary donation ever at Bristol Cathedral a) because it was voluntary and b) they had the most gorgeous welcome message by the door. I loved my visit there and their whole approach to their slavery connections was just perfect
November 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
See, that’s the good shit right there
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I left the biggest voluntary donation ever at Bristol Cathedral a) because it was voluntary and b) they had the most gorgeous welcome message by the door. I loved my visit there and their whole approach to their slavery connections was just perfect
November 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I left the biggest voluntary donation ever at Bristol Cathedral a) because it was voluntary and b) they had the most gorgeous welcome message by the door. I loved my visit there and their whole approach to their slavery connections was just perfect
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Green GAIN from Lib Dem 🎉
Absolutely brilliant win in Canterbury. Huge congratulations to
@canterburygreens.bsky.social 👏
Absolutely brilliant win in Canterbury. Huge congratulations to
@canterburygreens.bsky.social 👏
Wincheap (Canterbury) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 39.1% (+24.1)
🔶 LDM: 24.1% (-12.2)
➡️ RFM: 16.3% (New)
🌹 LAB: 12.8% (-25.5)
🌳 CON: 7.7% (-2.6)
Green GAIN from Liberal Democrat.
Changes w/ 2023.
🌍 GRN: 39.1% (+24.1)
🔶 LDM: 24.1% (-12.2)
➡️ RFM: 16.3% (New)
🌹 LAB: 12.8% (-25.5)
🌳 CON: 7.7% (-2.6)
Green GAIN from Liberal Democrat.
Changes w/ 2023.
November 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Green GAIN from Lib Dem 🎉
Absolutely brilliant win in Canterbury. Huge congratulations to
@canterburygreens.bsky.social 👏
Absolutely brilliant win in Canterbury. Huge congratulations to
@canterburygreens.bsky.social 👏
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People have tried to say that the Green surge is just on social media.
Or in a bubble that's just about polls and just about new members.
Yet up and down the country - Greens are also winning elections.
Huge congratulations to the Canterbury Greens! 💚🎉
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Or in a bubble that's just about polls and just about new members.
Yet up and down the country - Greens are also winning elections.
Huge congratulations to the Canterbury Greens! 💚🎉
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Wincheap (Canterbury) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 39.1% (+24.1)
🔶 LDM: 24.1% (-12.2)
➡️ RFM: 16.3% (New)
🌹 LAB: 12.8% (-25.5)
🌳 CON: 7.7% (-2.6)
Green GAIN from Liberal Democrat.
Changes w/ 2023.
🌍 GRN: 39.1% (+24.1)
🔶 LDM: 24.1% (-12.2)
➡️ RFM: 16.3% (New)
🌹 LAB: 12.8% (-25.5)
🌳 CON: 7.7% (-2.6)
Green GAIN from Liberal Democrat.
Changes w/ 2023.
November 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
People have tried to say that the Green surge is just on social media.
Or in a bubble that's just about polls and just about new members.
Yet up and down the country - Greens are also winning elections.
Huge congratulations to the Canterbury Greens! 💚🎉
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Or in a bubble that's just about polls and just about new members.
Yet up and down the country - Greens are also winning elections.
Huge congratulations to the Canterbury Greens! 💚🎉
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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This chirimen silk kimono features the shibori technique, visible in the intricate tie-dyed circular patterns that form the camellia leaves and stems, demonstrates a masterful control of the resist process that creates organic, cloud-like textures within each motif. 1926-1940, Japan
November 13, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This chirimen silk kimono features the shibori technique, visible in the intricate tie-dyed circular patterns that form the camellia leaves and stems, demonstrates a masterful control of the resist process that creates organic, cloud-like textures within each motif. 1926-1940, Japan
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One important thing to understand about these policy support mechanisms (“benefits for middle class voters”) being scrapped or slashed is that they are *expressly designed* to incentivise people with money to spend it on clean technology, on basis that public spending can’t deliver transition on own
Hundreds of thousands to lose heat pump subsidies in Reeves’s budget plan
Exclusive: Supporters say grants largely going to middle-class households, but experts warn move will slow transition from gas boilers
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM
One important thing to understand about these policy support mechanisms (“benefits for middle class voters”) being scrapped or slashed is that they are *expressly designed* to incentivise people with money to spend it on clean technology, on basis that public spending can’t deliver transition on own
Absolutely crackling live version of Rocket Man here from before its release in 1972.
I bought Honky Chateau when it came out, loved it, then got embarrassed about how cool it wasn't, then got over that and now think there's real quality here.
I bought Honky Chateau when it came out, loved it, then got embarrassed about how cool it wasn't, then got over that and now think there's real quality here.
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Top 20 songs from 1972, not ranked
11/13
Elton John - Rocket Man
Still one of the most haunting songs ever written.
The pain of isolation, longing, duty, and extreme distances.
"And I think it's going to be a long, long time"
tinyurl.com/5e7zwcme
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Top 20 songs from 1972, not ranked
11/13
Elton John - Rocket Man
Still one of the most haunting songs ever written.
The pain of isolation, longing, duty, and extreme distances.
"And I think it's going to be a long, long time"
tinyurl.com/5e7zwcme
Elton John - Rocket Man (Royal Festival Hall, London 1972)
Elton’s second concert at London’s Royal Festival Hall was an opportunity for him and his band to perform their newly-recorded album Honky Château in its entirety. This live debut of ‘Rocket Man’ two months before its release as the album’s first single is striking in its freshness and its ability to nearly replicate the studio arrangement on stage. The line-up of Davey (guitar), Dee Murray (bass) and Nigel Olsson (drums) immediately established itself as the “classic” Elton band, solidifying Elton’s studio and stage presence through his most prolific period. Buy / Listen to Honky Château: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/HonkyChateau_ Explore the music of Elton John: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/essentialsID Buy Diamonds Deluxe: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/DiamondsDeluxeID Buy Diamonds 2CD: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/DiamondsID Buy Diamonds Vinyl: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/DiamondsVinylID Watch more Elton videos: https://EltonJohn.lnk.to/WatchMore Subscribe to Elton channel: http://bit.ly/EltonYTSubscribe About Elton John: Welcome to the official Elton John channel. Subscribe today for a vast video collection of music videos, iconic live performances, exclusive interviews, behind the scenes content and playlists to explore Elton’s musical legacy in-depth. Follow Elton John on... Facebook: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/facebookYT Twitter: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/twitterYT Instagram: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/instaYT Official Website: https://EltonJohn.lnk.to/WebsiteOfficial Join the Rocket Club newsletter: https://EltonJohn.lnk.to/RocketClub Elton John - Rocket Man (Royal Festival Hall, London 1972) https://www.youtube.com/user/EltonJohn
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November 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Absolutely crackling live version of Rocket Man here from before its release in 1972.
I bought Honky Chateau when it came out, loved it, then got embarrassed about how cool it wasn't, then got over that and now think there's real quality here.
I bought Honky Chateau when it came out, loved it, then got embarrassed about how cool it wasn't, then got over that and now think there's real quality here.
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#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Top 20 songs from 1972, not ranked
11/13
Elton John - Rocket Man
Still one of the most haunting songs ever written.
The pain of isolation, longing, duty, and extreme distances.
"And I think it's going to be a long, long time"
tinyurl.com/5e7zwcme
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Top 20 songs from 1972, not ranked
11/13
Elton John - Rocket Man
Still one of the most haunting songs ever written.
The pain of isolation, longing, duty, and extreme distances.
"And I think it's going to be a long, long time"
tinyurl.com/5e7zwcme
Elton John - Rocket Man (Royal Festival Hall, London 1972)
Elton’s second concert at London’s Royal Festival Hall was an opportunity for him and his band to perform their newly-recorded album Honky Château in its entirety. This live debut of ‘Rocket Man’ two months before its release as the album’s first single is striking in its freshness and its ability to nearly replicate the studio arrangement on stage. The line-up of Davey (guitar), Dee Murray (bass) and Nigel Olsson (drums) immediately established itself as the “classic” Elton band, solidifying Elton’s studio and stage presence through his most prolific period. Buy / Listen to Honky Château: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/HonkyChateau_ Explore the music of Elton John: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/essentialsID Buy Diamonds Deluxe: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/DiamondsDeluxeID Buy Diamonds 2CD: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/DiamondsID Buy Diamonds Vinyl: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/DiamondsVinylID Watch more Elton videos: https://EltonJohn.lnk.to/WatchMore Subscribe to Elton channel: http://bit.ly/EltonYTSubscribe About Elton John: Welcome to the official Elton John channel. Subscribe today for a vast video collection of music videos, iconic live performances, exclusive interviews, behind the scenes content and playlists to explore Elton’s musical legacy in-depth. Follow Elton John on... Facebook: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/facebookYT Twitter: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/twitterYT Instagram: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/instaYT Official Website: https://EltonJohn.lnk.to/WebsiteOfficial Join the Rocket Club newsletter: https://EltonJohn.lnk.to/RocketClub Elton John - Rocket Man (Royal Festival Hall, London 1972) https://www.youtube.com/user/EltonJohn
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November 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Top 20 songs from 1972, not ranked
11/13
Elton John - Rocket Man
Still one of the most haunting songs ever written.
The pain of isolation, longing, duty, and extreme distances.
"And I think it's going to be a long, long time"
tinyurl.com/5e7zwcme
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Top 20 songs from 1972, not ranked
11/13
Elton John - Rocket Man
Still one of the most haunting songs ever written.
The pain of isolation, longing, duty, and extreme distances.
"And I think it's going to be a long, long time"
tinyurl.com/5e7zwcme
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Axing the cycle-to-work scheme might seem like low-hanging fruit for a cash-strapped Treasury, but it would be a big mistake. Particularly with expensive kid-carrying cargo e-bikes, it's one of the most effective modal shift levers out there.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Rachel Reeves to cut tax benefits for workers using salary sacrifice schemes to buy bikes
Chancellor expected to introduce new limit on how much can be spent on a bicycle through cycle to work scheme
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Axing the cycle-to-work scheme might seem like low-hanging fruit for a cash-strapped Treasury, but it would be a big mistake. Particularly with expensive kid-carrying cargo e-bikes, it's one of the most effective modal shift levers out there.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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in case you're wondering how the cope is going www.mediamatters.org/megyn-kelly/...
November 13, 2025 at 12:29 AM
in case you're wondering how the cope is going www.mediamatters.org/megyn-kelly/...
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Hey so “underage girls” are…children. The word you’re looking for is children. They’re not like, women-in-waiting or women-lite or whatever. They’re children. I think some of you are very uncomfortable with what that means for you but it is still true.
November 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Hey so “underage girls” are…children. The word you’re looking for is children. They’re not like, women-in-waiting or women-lite or whatever. They’re children. I think some of you are very uncomfortable with what that means for you but it is still true.
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⚡📮Nice work @royal-mail.bsky.social, who have just announced the launch of a new fleet of over 100 micro electric vehicles, replacing 52 vans.
Better for the climate and for deliveries. This is exactly the kind of move we need to see for cities free of diesel vans!
#ElectrifyLondon
Better for the climate and for deliveries. This is exactly the kind of move we need to see for cities free of diesel vans!
#ElectrifyLondon
November 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
⚡📮Nice work @royal-mail.bsky.social, who have just announced the launch of a new fleet of over 100 micro electric vehicles, replacing 52 vans.
Better for the climate and for deliveries. This is exactly the kind of move we need to see for cities free of diesel vans!
#ElectrifyLondon
Better for the climate and for deliveries. This is exactly the kind of move we need to see for cities free of diesel vans!
#ElectrifyLondon
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New Westminster poll from @findoutnow.bsky.social (12 Nov) puts the Green Party in second place.
November 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
New Westminster poll from @findoutnow.bsky.social (12 Nov) puts the Green Party in second place.
I've listened to @newsagents.bsky.social since it started. At first it was good to hear these 3 freed from the constraints of the BBC.
But I'm now seeing just how much they themselves represent the ideological capture they're railing so much against.
Maitlis and Tavistock is genuinely shocking.
But I'm now seeing just how much they themselves represent the ideological capture they're railing so much against.
Maitlis and Tavistock is genuinely shocking.
November 11, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I've listened to @newsagents.bsky.social since it started. At first it was good to hear these 3 freed from the constraints of the BBC.
But I'm now seeing just how much they themselves represent the ideological capture they're railing so much against.
Maitlis and Tavistock is genuinely shocking.
But I'm now seeing just how much they themselves represent the ideological capture they're railing so much against.
Maitlis and Tavistock is genuinely shocking.
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Offsetting a flight doesn’t make it harmless
Flight-free = more meaningful trips, local adventures, and a cleaner conscience 🌱✨
Hard? Yes. Worth it? 100%.
flightfree.co.uk/post/should-...
#FlightFree #ClimateCrisis #SustainableTravel
Flight-free = more meaningful trips, local adventures, and a cleaner conscience 🌱✨
Hard? Yes. Worth it? 100%.
flightfree.co.uk/post/should-...
#FlightFree #ClimateCrisis #SustainableTravel
Should I offset my flight?
Airlines are quick to claim that you can ‘fly carbon neutral’ if you just pay a little bit for an offset. But is that really the case?
flightfree.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Offsetting a flight doesn’t make it harmless
Flight-free = more meaningful trips, local adventures, and a cleaner conscience 🌱✨
Hard? Yes. Worth it? 100%.
flightfree.co.uk/post/should-...
#FlightFree #ClimateCrisis #SustainableTravel
Flight-free = more meaningful trips, local adventures, and a cleaner conscience 🌱✨
Hard? Yes. Worth it? 100%.
flightfree.co.uk/post/should-...
#FlightFree #ClimateCrisis #SustainableTravel
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Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
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Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
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Muppets who wasted loads of money inducing demand and making traffic worse consider doing exactly the same thing again.
We were told the interchange would cost €100 million and solve the congestion and tailbacks.
It cost €225 million, and it didn't.
The people who were 100% wrong about this – and blew 9 figures of public money on it – have a new suggestion.
More lanes.
www.independent.ie/regionals/co...
It cost €225 million, and it didn't.
The people who were 100% wrong about this – and blew 9 figures of public money on it – have a new suggestion.
More lanes.
www.independent.ie/regionals/co...
‘Jury still out’ on Cork city’s €225m junction as congestion continues
The head of the transport committee in Cork city says he is still not satisfied with a major junction that opened last year at a cost of over €200 million, and which still sees tailbacks on a regular ...
www.independent.ie
November 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Muppets who wasted loads of money inducing demand and making traffic worse consider doing exactly the same thing again.
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🤩
Any new joiners to the Green Party? WELCOME!
I'm so happy you've joined us but the fight we face is about more then membership. We need you to get involved with your local party, we need canidates & fundraisers & leafleters & doorknockers & socials & phonebankers & designers & videographers & more
I'm so happy you've joined us but the fight we face is about more then membership. We need you to get involved with your local party, we need canidates & fundraisers & leafleters & doorknockers & socials & phonebankers & designers & videographers & more
November 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
🤩
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Tories scrapped half of HS2, which without the other half would actually make many train times worse.
People said “why don’t you focus on electrification of existing lines then” so now Labour, eager to proven they’re different from Tories, have scrapped all of that too.
People said “why don’t you focus on electrification of existing lines then” so now Labour, eager to proven they’re different from Tories, have scrapped all of that too.
Govt scraps all electrification investment. Midland Main Line to stay forever diesel Leicester Nottingham Derby Sheffield. Hugely embarrassing and inexplicable
www.ft.com/content/5ecd...
www.ft.com/content/5ecd...
UK transport secretary says full electrification of railways ‘not affordable right now’
Heidi Alexander says focus will be on other projects such as HS2
www.ft.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Tories scrapped half of HS2, which without the other half would actually make many train times worse.
People said “why don’t you focus on electrification of existing lines then” so now Labour, eager to proven they’re different from Tories, have scrapped all of that too.
People said “why don’t you focus on electrification of existing lines then” so now Labour, eager to proven they’re different from Tories, have scrapped all of that too.
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I don’t understand the spite of it either!
Feminism used to be about women not defining ourselves by our biology & fighting against sexism based on biological reductionism. What happened?
Feminism used to be about women not defining ourselves by our biology & fighting against sexism based on biological reductionism. What happened?
November 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I don’t understand the spite of it either!
Feminism used to be about women not defining ourselves by our biology & fighting against sexism based on biological reductionism. What happened?
Feminism used to be about women not defining ourselves by our biology & fighting against sexism based on biological reductionism. What happened?
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It's FindOutNow. It's just one (more) poll.
But hooooollllly moooooollllly.
Be a part of it: join.greenparty.org.uk
But hooooollllly moooooollllly.
Be a part of it: join.greenparty.org.uk
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 33% (+1)
GRN: 18% (+1)
CON: 16% (=)
LAB: 15% (-1)
LDM: 11% (-1)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 5-6 Nov.
Changes w/ 29 Oct.
RFM: 33% (+1)
GRN: 18% (+1)
CON: 16% (=)
LAB: 15% (-1)
LDM: 11% (-1)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 5-6 Nov.
Changes w/ 29 Oct.
November 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
It's FindOutNow. It's just one (more) poll.
But hooooollllly moooooollllly.
Be a part of it: join.greenparty.org.uk
But hooooollllly moooooollllly.
Be a part of it: join.greenparty.org.uk
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🚨 The Green Party announce that two London councillors, Guy Lambert (Brentford West ward) and Kath Whittam (Rotherhithe ward), have defected from Labour to the Green Party. 🔴➡️🟢
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🚨 The Green Party announce that two London councillors, Guy Lambert (Brentford West ward) and Kath Whittam (Rotherhithe ward), have defected from Labour to the Green Party. 🔴➡️🟢
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If you’re interested in making streets safer, check this video out. By simply adding modal filters, neighborhoods can eliminate rat-running traffic and make streets more peaceful. These streets can also act as safe thru-ways for people on bikes.
This is LIVE! And everyone needs to see the benefits of Low Traffic Neighborhoods from London! There is so little good documentation and this needs to be spread far & wide! Thanks for giving it a watch.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaRc...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaRc...
Tour the Tranquility of some of London's Low Traffic Neighborhoods (LTNs)
YouTube video by Streetfilms®
www.youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
If you’re interested in making streets safer, check this video out. By simply adding modal filters, neighborhoods can eliminate rat-running traffic and make streets more peaceful. These streets can also act as safe thru-ways for people on bikes.