Jill Segger
@quakerpen.bsky.social
Quaker.Writer.Editor.Slow poet. NUJ. FRSA. Some recent work at archival site of @ekklesia.co.uk
https://www.ekklesia.co.uk/author/jillsegger/
My book #WordsOutofSilence is available here https://www.ekklesiapublishing.co.uk/books/words-out-of-silence/
https://www.ekklesia.co.uk/author/jillsegger/
My book #WordsOutofSilence is available here https://www.ekklesiapublishing.co.uk/books/words-out-of-silence/
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Good news!
High Court throws out Moorland Association's legal challenge against new burning regulations in England ⚖️🌍
New blog ⬇️
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/28/h...
High Court throws out Moorland Association's legal challenge against new burning regulations in England ⚖️🌍
New blog ⬇️
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/28/h...
High Court throws out Moorland Association’s legal challenge against new burning regulations
Some good news! This morning, the Moorland Association’s legal challenge against Defra’s new burning regulations (which restrict burning on deep peat) has been thrown out by the High Co…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
January 28, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Good news!
High Court throws out Moorland Association's legal challenge against new burning regulations in England ⚖️🌍
New blog ⬇️
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/28/h...
High Court throws out Moorland Association's legal challenge against new burning regulations in England ⚖️🌍
New blog ⬇️
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/28/h...
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An illegal waste dump near Wigan is on land largely owned by the Duchy of Lancaster, the King’s extensive private portfolio of properties and estates.
The Duchy has told Channel 4 News that it is, in effect, exempt from regulations and duties to clean the site...
www.channel4.com/news/uks-wor...
The Duchy has told Channel 4 News that it is, in effect, exempt from regulations and duties to clean the site...
www.channel4.com/news/uks-wor...
UK’s worst illegal waste dump is on site belonging to private estate of King
The Duchy has told Channel 4 News that it is, in effect, exempt from regulations and duties to clean the site on account of an ancient feudal legal framework dating back some 750 years.
www.channel4.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:04 PM
An illegal waste dump near Wigan is on land largely owned by the Duchy of Lancaster, the King’s extensive private portfolio of properties and estates.
The Duchy has told Channel 4 News that it is, in effect, exempt from regulations and duties to clean the site...
www.channel4.com/news/uks-wor...
The Duchy has told Channel 4 News that it is, in effect, exempt from regulations and duties to clean the site...
www.channel4.com/news/uks-wor...
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The government’s suggestion that rolling out 20 minute courses on writing “AI“ prompts, sponsored by Google, Microsoft and Amazon, is somehow comparable to the founding of the Open University (the Wilson government‘s, & Jennie Lee’s, proudest achievement), is an insult to our human intelligence.
January 28, 2026 at 8:37 AM
The government’s suggestion that rolling out 20 minute courses on writing “AI“ prompts, sponsored by Google, Microsoft and Amazon, is somehow comparable to the founding of the Open University (the Wilson government‘s, & Jennie Lee’s, proudest achievement), is an insult to our human intelligence.
Volunteers share their experiences with a hope of making people take safety more seriously.
BBC News - Scafell Pike hikers left Wasdale rescue team to pay hotel bill - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Scafell Pike hikers left Wasdale rescue team to pay hotel bill - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Scafell Pike hikers left Wasdale rescue team to pay hotel bill
The mountain rescue team says it feels obliged to settle the debt on their behalf.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Volunteers share their experiences with a hope of making people take safety more seriously.
BBC News - Scafell Pike hikers left Wasdale rescue team to pay hotel bill - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Scafell Pike hikers left Wasdale rescue team to pay hotel bill - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
January 25, 2026 at 12:28 PM
A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
It feels wrong that an MP can get elected on one platform and then just... swap? 🤷♀️ I’ve signed this to demand a by-election when MPs cross the floor. Let's make sure our votes actually count. Add your name: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
MPs shouldn't be able to switch parties without asking us first!
I just signed a petition calling for mandatory by-elections when an MP changes their political party. We vote for a specific manifesto and set of values—if that changes, we should get to vote again. I...
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 24, 2026 at 3:40 PM
It feels wrong that an MP can get elected on one platform and then just... swap? 🤷♀️ I’ve signed this to demand a by-election when MPs cross the floor. Let's make sure our votes actually count. Add your name: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
The Guardian view on Trump’s Board of Peace: an international body in service to one man’s ego.
Editorial www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Editorial www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on Trump’s Board of Peace: an international body in service to one man’s ego | Editorial
Editorial: It was supposed to give Gaza a future, but the US president is using it to attack the UN, international law and multilateralism
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:56 PM
The Guardian view on Trump’s Board of Peace: an international body in service to one man’s ego.
Editorial www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Editorial www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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When Reform say all these ex-Tory glory-hunters have "experience" what they mean is they've got form.
January 15, 2026 at 3:50 PM
When Reform say all these ex-Tory glory-hunters have "experience" what they mean is they've got form.
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Keir Starmer often takes 2-3 days to issue very mild criticism of US actions. This is both direct and issued fast.
I think there is a serious risk that the US miscalculated quite what a big deal the Greenland thing is to Europe (and in Europe).
I think there is a serious risk that the US miscalculated quite what a big deal the Greenland thing is to Europe (and in Europe).
NEW - Starmer says US "completely wrong" in threatening tariffs over Greenland
January 17, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Keir Starmer often takes 2-3 days to issue very mild criticism of US actions. This is both direct and issued fast.
I think there is a serious risk that the US miscalculated quite what a big deal the Greenland thing is to Europe (and in Europe).
I think there is a serious risk that the US miscalculated quite what a big deal the Greenland thing is to Europe (and in Europe).
BBC News - Surge in species diversity since rewilding scheme
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Knepp sees surge in biodiversity since start of rewilding scheme
A 20-year ecological review at the Knepp estate in West Sussex shows soaring numbers of birds.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 11:13 AM
BBC News - Surge in species diversity since rewilding scheme
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
However finely wrought an artefact may be, it can only be an outward form. The shameful situation arising from Trump's obsession with the #NobelPeacePrize and medal at least raises questions about the relationship between true worth and show. Machado's position is unenviable.
January 16, 2026 at 5:11 PM
However finely wrought an artefact may be, it can only be an outward form. The shameful situation arising from Trump's obsession with the #NobelPeacePrize and medal at least raises questions about the relationship between true worth and show. Machado's position is unenviable.
"Trump can just make bases here instead of making threats. It is people’s lives he is talking about and we are not violent here."
‘Are they going to bring their violence here?’: Fear – but little preparation – as threat of invasion looms over Greenland www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
‘Are they going to bring their violence here?’: Fear – but little preparation – as threat of invasion looms over Greenland www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
‘Are they going to bring their violence here?’: Fear – but little preparation – as threat of invasion looms over Greenland
Ahead of high-stakes talks, people tell of alarm, thoughts of fleeing and lack of information on what to do if US invades
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:41 PM
"Trump can just make bases here instead of making threats. It is people’s lives he is talking about and we are not violent here."
‘Are they going to bring their violence here?’: Fear – but little preparation – as threat of invasion looms over Greenland www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
‘Are they going to bring their violence here?’: Fear – but little preparation – as threat of invasion looms over Greenland www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Seconded!
Congratulations to you, to @sabinegoodwin.bsky.social, everyone at @ifanuk.bsky.social and all who have campaigned on a #CashFirst approach. Great to see this progress being made.
January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Seconded!
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If only there was as much effort put into improving youth services, making sports, arts and crafts available and affordable, and making the physical environment more 'teen-friendly' as there is for banning kids from social media or taking their phones away.
January 12, 2026 at 12:10 PM
If only there was as much effort put into improving youth services, making sports, arts and crafts available and affordable, and making the physical environment more 'teen-friendly' as there is for banning kids from social media or taking their phones away.
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Our producer, Thea, is putting the finishing touches to our deep dive on Holbein's Ambassadors. We solve its mysteries - finally! Out Thursday.
January 13, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Our producer, Thea, is putting the finishing touches to our deep dive on Holbein's Ambassadors. We solve its mysteries - finally! Out Thursday.
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Folks in the US might like to know that despite Musk and Trump's lies London remains much safer than US cities and is getting safer. It hasn't required out of control ICE agents to shoot anyone to achieve this.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
London’s homicide rate drops to lowest in more than a decade
Sadiq Khan says ‘public health’ approach has made the capital one of the safest cities in the western world
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Folks in the US might like to know that despite Musk and Trump's lies London remains much safer than US cities and is getting safer. It hasn't required out of control ICE agents to shoot anyone to achieve this.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
"For decades now, officers have been trained that they can avoid being run over if they just don’t position themselves in a vehicle’s path of travel."
I fear some people with guns will always make their own rules.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
I fear some people with guns will always make their own rules.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Cops are taught not to shoot into cars. ICE keeps doing it anyway.
Immigration agents have shot at least nine people since September. All of them have been in cars.
www.motherjones.com
January 11, 2026 at 9:36 PM
"For decades now, officers have been trained that they can avoid being run over if they just don’t position themselves in a vehicle’s path of travel."
I fear some people with guns will always make their own rules.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
I fear some people with guns will always make their own rules.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Don't make us kill you.
Homan: "We gotta stop the hateful rhetoric. Saying this officer is a murderer is dangerous. It's just ridiculous. It's gonna infuriate people more which means there's gonna be more incidents like this."
January 11, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Don't make us kill you.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:08 AM