Richard Ashwell
@richardashwell.bsky.social
Looking at this graph of #CO2 in the atmosphere you wouldn't know that anyone was doing anything to reduce #CO2 #emissions would you? https://gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/mlo.html Born at 314ppm.
Banks are making record profits while our bills go up! 😡 We need to tax bank profits and fund our NHS & schools. Sign the petition and tell Rachel Reeves to #TaxtheBanks you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
#TaxTheBanks
Years of higher interest rates have sent our rent, mortgage, and debt payments soaring, while banks have raked in huge profits for doing absolutely nothing.
The big four UK banks (Barclays, HSBC, Ll...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Banks are making record profits while our bills go up! 😡 We need to tax bank profits and fund our NHS & schools. Sign the petition and tell Rachel Reeves to #TaxtheBanks you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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⬇️ Brexit has led to 1.8 million fewer jobs in the UK.
🇪🇺 Want better jobs? Encourage investment from business and knock down our disastrous trade barriers with our largest and closest market.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxrp7znkdlo
🇪🇺 Want better jobs? Encourage investment from business and knock down our disastrous trade barriers with our largest and closest market.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxrp7znkdlo
UK unemployment rate rises to 5% as jobs market weakens
Latest official data ahead of the Budget later this month shows it is the highest rate since 2021.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
⬇️ Brexit has led to 1.8 million fewer jobs in the UK.
🇪🇺 Want better jobs? Encourage investment from business and knock down our disastrous trade barriers with our largest and closest market.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxrp7znkdlo
🇪🇺 Want better jobs? Encourage investment from business and knock down our disastrous trade barriers with our largest and closest market.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxrp7znkdlo
Petition: Defend BBC independence from Trump’s interference
Stop Trump Coalition
stoptrump.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Celebrating 75 years of the European Convention on #HumanRights #ECHR
Brought into being after the horrors of the World War II and the Holocaust, & following in the footsteps of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, the drafting of the ECHR was led by a British MP
humanists.uk/2025/11/04/c...
Brought into being after the horrors of the World War II and the Holocaust, & following in the footsteps of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, the drafting of the ECHR was led by a British MP
humanists.uk/2025/11/04/c...
Celebrating 75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights
Today, we celebrate 75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Brought into being after the horrors of the Second World War and the Holocaust, and following in the footsteps of the Un...
humanists.uk
November 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Celebrating 75 years of the European Convention on #HumanRights #ECHR
Brought into being after the horrors of the World War II and the Holocaust, & following in the footsteps of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, the drafting of the ECHR was led by a British MP
humanists.uk/2025/11/04/c...
Brought into being after the horrors of the World War II and the Holocaust, & following in the footsteps of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, the drafting of the ECHR was led by a British MP
humanists.uk/2025/11/04/c...
EIA and 53 environmental and civil society organisations from around the world have written to the UK Secretary of State for #Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to urge the Government to commit to a full and immediate ban on all UK #PlasticWaste exports.
eia-international.org/news/we-urge... #waste
eia-international.org/news/we-urge... #waste
We urge UK Government to end ‘waste colonialism’ by banning plastic waste exports - EIA
We investigate and campaign against environmental crime and abuse
eia-international.org
November 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
EIA and 53 environmental and civil society organisations from around the world have written to the UK Secretary of State for #Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to urge the Government to commit to a full and immediate ban on all UK #PlasticWaste exports.
eia-international.org/news/we-urge... #waste
eia-international.org/news/we-urge... #waste
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Petition: Ban the public sale of fireworks!
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Rapid #Antarctic #glacier retreat sparks scientific 'whodunnit'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #IceMelt #climate #ClimateChange #SeaLevelRise
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #IceMelt #climate #ClimateChange #SeaLevelRise
Rapid Antarctic glacier retreat sparks scientific 'whodunnit'
A new study suggests that changes to Hektoria Glacier are unprecedented - but not all scientists agree.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Rapid #Antarctic #glacier retreat sparks scientific 'whodunnit'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #IceMelt #climate #ClimateChange #SeaLevelRise
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #IceMelt #climate #ClimateChange #SeaLevelRise
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What's behind Nigel Farage's deregulation plans for corporations?
Follow the money 👀
He isn't a party leader. He's a CEO. And his investors have spoken.
Follow the money 👀
He isn't a party leader. He's a CEO. And his investors have spoken.
November 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
What's behind Nigel Farage's deregulation plans for corporations?
Follow the money 👀
He isn't a party leader. He's a CEO. And his investors have spoken.
Follow the money 👀
He isn't a party leader. He's a CEO. And his investors have spoken.
Devastation on repeat: How #ClimateChange is worsening Pakistan's deadly #floods
All the #climate scientists and politicians the BBC spoke to warn of an increasingly worrying future.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #ExtremeWeather
All the #climate scientists and politicians the BBC spoke to warn of an increasingly worrying future.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #ExtremeWeather
Devastation on repeat: How climate change is worsening Pakistan's deadly floods
The BBC speaks to those who have lost everything in this year's monsoon season and finds out why it will likely happen again.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Devastation on repeat: How #ClimateChange is worsening Pakistan's deadly #floods
All the #climate scientists and politicians the BBC spoke to warn of an increasingly worrying future.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #ExtremeWeather
All the #climate scientists and politicians the BBC spoke to warn of an increasingly worrying future.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #ExtremeWeather
I agree. They should be banned:
West Midlands animal lovers say fireworks traumatise #pets
"As beautiful as #fireworks are, after learning how much they affect dogs and other animals, I just hate them," says animal behaviourist and trainer Laura Stoker
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
West Midlands animal lovers say fireworks traumatise #pets
"As beautiful as #fireworks are, after learning how much they affect dogs and other animals, I just hate them," says animal behaviourist and trainer Laura Stoker
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
West Midlands animal lovers say fireworks traumatise pets
A dog trainer, animal rescue owner and vet say more rules need to be put in place around fireworks.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 7:31 AM
I agree. They should be banned:
West Midlands animal lovers say fireworks traumatise #pets
"As beautiful as #fireworks are, after learning how much they affect dogs and other animals, I just hate them," says animal behaviourist and trainer Laura Stoker
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
West Midlands animal lovers say fireworks traumatise #pets
"As beautiful as #fireworks are, after learning how much they affect dogs and other animals, I just hate them," says animal behaviourist and trainer Laura Stoker
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Martha Kearney: Why I'm concerned about our declining #wildflowers
"The consequence will be for farmers," argues Prof Potts. "They will get low yields and poor quality crops, consumers will have to pay higher prices.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Inflation #environment #FoodPrices #wildlife
"The consequence will be for farmers," argues Prof Potts. "They will get low yields and poor quality crops, consumers will have to pay higher prices.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Inflation #environment #FoodPrices #wildlife
Martha Kearney: Why I'm concerned about our declining wildflowers
The decline in UK wildflower meadows not only threatens wildlife, say experts, but could drive up certain food prices
www.bbc.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Martha Kearney: Why I'm concerned about our declining #wildflowers
"The consequence will be for farmers," argues Prof Potts. "They will get low yields and poor quality crops, consumers will have to pay higher prices.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Inflation #environment #FoodPrices #wildlife
"The consequence will be for farmers," argues Prof Potts. "They will get low yields and poor quality crops, consumers will have to pay higher prices.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Inflation #environment #FoodPrices #wildlife
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📢 Yesterday, the UK government published its new revised climate plan as a result of our Court victories.
We’ve had a first look at it, and here’s what we like ⬇️ 🧵
We’ve had a first look at it, and here’s what we like ⬇️ 🧵
October 30, 2025 at 12:27 PM
📢 Yesterday, the UK government published its new revised climate plan as a result of our Court victories.
We’ve had a first look at it, and here’s what we like ⬇️ 🧵
We’ve had a first look at it, and here’s what we like ⬇️ 🧵
#KeirStarmer 's #Labour is a lost cause. But there’s still hope for the left
In choosing big business over ordinary people, the PM has sacrificed the heart of the #LabourParty. So what next?
www.opendemocracy.net/en/keir-star...
In choosing big business over ordinary people, the PM has sacrificed the heart of the #LabourParty. So what next?
www.opendemocracy.net/en/keir-star...
Labour is a lost cause. But there’s still hope for the left
In choosing big business over ordinary people, the PM has sacrificed the heart of the Labour Party. So what next?
www.opendemocracy.net
October 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
#KeirStarmer 's #Labour is a lost cause. But there’s still hope for the left
In choosing big business over ordinary people, the PM has sacrificed the heart of the #LabourParty. So what next?
www.opendemocracy.net/en/keir-star...
In choosing big business over ordinary people, the PM has sacrificed the heart of the #LabourParty. So what next?
www.opendemocracy.net/en/keir-star...
#Labour has been bought by #BigBusiness
Health secretary Wes Streeting has received at least £372,000 in #donations from sources with links to private #healthcare since 2015, equivalent to around £10,000 per month.
www.opendemocracy.net/en/labour-de...
Health secretary Wes Streeting has received at least £372,000 in #donations from sources with links to private #healthcare since 2015, equivalent to around £10,000 per month.
www.opendemocracy.net/en/labour-de...
The hidden agenda behind Labour’s efforts to woo business
The party is steamrolling ahead with deregulation that will benefit big businesses at the expense of consumers. Why?
www.opendemocracy.net
October 28, 2025 at 12:48 PM
#Labour has been bought by #BigBusiness
Health secretary Wes Streeting has received at least £372,000 in #donations from sources with links to private #healthcare since 2015, equivalent to around £10,000 per month.
www.opendemocracy.net/en/labour-de...
Health secretary Wes Streeting has received at least £372,000 in #donations from sources with links to private #healthcare since 2015, equivalent to around £10,000 per month.
www.opendemocracy.net/en/labour-de...
Demand legal protection for our oldest and most special #trees
For too long, many of our oldest and most special trees have stood unprotected. The felling of the Sycamore Gap tree and ancient Whitewebbs Oak are brutal reminders of their vulnerability.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
For too long, many of our oldest and most special trees have stood unprotected. The felling of the Sycamore Gap tree and ancient Whitewebbs Oak are brutal reminders of their vulnerability.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Review protections for important trees: amend Forestry Act & list heritage trees
Review and strengthen protections. Amend the Forestry Act 1967 to explicitly define and set a higher evidence bar for exempting any ancient tree felling from licences. Publish and maintain a list of h...
petition.parliament.uk
October 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Demand legal protection for our oldest and most special #trees
For too long, many of our oldest and most special trees have stood unprotected. The felling of the Sycamore Gap tree and ancient Whitewebbs Oak are brutal reminders of their vulnerability.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
For too long, many of our oldest and most special trees have stood unprotected. The felling of the Sycamore Gap tree and ancient Whitewebbs Oak are brutal reminders of their vulnerability.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Suspend #Reform Party MP Sarah Pochin for #racism now!
The Reform Party’s newest MP made racist comments stating she is "driven mad" by adverts "full of black people, full of Asian people".
Reform UK has accepted a half-baked apology, and some party members have even defended her
38d.gs/ejbh
The Reform Party’s newest MP made racist comments stating she is "driven mad" by adverts "full of black people, full of Asian people".
Reform UK has accepted a half-baked apology, and some party members have even defended her
38d.gs/ejbh
No political party should tolerate racism - which is why I've signed this petition to suspend Reform UK’s Sarah Pochin MP for her racist comments - add your name now:
I just signed the campaign calling to immediately suspend MP Sarah Pochin for her racist comments.
38d.gs
October 28, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Suspend #Reform Party MP Sarah Pochin for #racism now!
The Reform Party’s newest MP made racist comments stating she is "driven mad" by adverts "full of black people, full of Asian people".
Reform UK has accepted a half-baked apology, and some party members have even defended her
38d.gs/ejbh
The Reform Party’s newest MP made racist comments stating she is "driven mad" by adverts "full of black people, full of Asian people".
Reform UK has accepted a half-baked apology, and some party members have even defended her
38d.gs/ejbh
Inside Labour’s pro-business push to ‘defang’ competitions watchdog
How Keir Starmer’s government prioritised tech firms and the finance industry over British #consumers
www.opendemocracy.net/en/labour-co... #Labour #competiton
How Keir Starmer’s government prioritised tech firms and the finance industry over British #consumers
www.opendemocracy.net/en/labour-co... #Labour #competiton
Inside Labour’s campaign to ‘defang’ competitions watchdog
How Keir Starmer’s government prioritised tech firms and the finance industry over British consumers
www.opendemocracy.net
October 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Inside Labour’s pro-business push to ‘defang’ competitions watchdog
How Keir Starmer’s government prioritised tech firms and the finance industry over British #consumers
www.opendemocracy.net/en/labour-co... #Labour #competiton
How Keir Starmer’s government prioritised tech firms and the finance industry over British #consumers
www.opendemocracy.net/en/labour-co... #Labour #competiton
The Government has revealed plans for a new mandatory digital ID. It’s invasive and could mean millions of people unable to go about their daily lives. Right now it's just an idea - we need to stop it becoming a reality. Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
Reject plans for a mandatory BritCard (digital ID)
Sir Keir Starmer is considering a mandatory digital ID scheme called “BritCard” that would make us all reliant on a digital pass to go about our daily lives.
Mandatory digital IDs give the state enor...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The Government has revealed plans for a new mandatory digital ID. It’s invasive and could mean millions of people unable to go about their daily lives. Right now it's just an idea - we need to stop it becoming a reality. Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
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Why isn't my government in favour of public ownership of water?
I don't mince my words answering this and many of your most pressing questions on water.
Watch the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=s3Lb...
Support the campaign: actionnetwork.org/forms/water-...
I don't mince my words answering this and many of your most pressing questions on water.
Watch the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=s3Lb...
Support the campaign: actionnetwork.org/forms/water-...
October 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Why isn't my government in favour of public ownership of water?
I don't mince my words answering this and many of your most pressing questions on water.
Watch the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=s3Lb...
Support the campaign: actionnetwork.org/forms/water-...
I don't mince my words answering this and many of your most pressing questions on water.
Watch the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=s3Lb...
Support the campaign: actionnetwork.org/forms/water-...
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@zackpolanski.bsky.social @greenjennyjones.bsky.social @carolinelucas.bsky.social CAGNE issued letter of intent to serve Judicial Review to evoke decision on new runway @GatwickAirport Please share Donate to award winning legal team www.crowdjustice.com/case/oppose-... Or www.cagne.org
Oppose a New Runway at Gatwick Airport
CAGNE is the umbrella aviation community and environment group for Sussex, Surrey and Kent
www.crowdjustice.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:04 AM
@zackpolanski.bsky.social @greenjennyjones.bsky.social @carolinelucas.bsky.social CAGNE issued letter of intent to serve Judicial Review to evoke decision on new runway @GatwickAirport Please share Donate to award winning legal team www.crowdjustice.com/case/oppose-... Or www.cagne.org
Expansion of #airports put #climate targets at risk, MPs say
Planned airport expansion that would result in hundreds of thousands of extra #flights a year could risk the government's own #NetZero goals, a committee of MPs has found.
www.bbc.com/news/article... #aviation #ClimateChange
Planned airport expansion that would result in hundreds of thousands of extra #flights a year could risk the government's own #NetZero goals, a committee of MPs has found.
www.bbc.com/news/article... #aviation #ClimateChange
Airport expansion put climate goals at risk, MPs say
A committee of MPs says the government has not demonstrated if economic benefits from airport expansion outweigh climate impacts.
www.bbc.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Expansion of #airports put #climate targets at risk, MPs say
Planned airport expansion that would result in hundreds of thousands of extra #flights a year could risk the government's own #NetZero goals, a committee of MPs has found.
www.bbc.com/news/article... #aviation #ClimateChange
Planned airport expansion that would result in hundreds of thousands of extra #flights a year could risk the government's own #NetZero goals, a committee of MPs has found.
www.bbc.com/news/article... #aviation #ClimateChange
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🎉Historic Court win🎉
The greenwashing adverts of fossil fuel giant TotalEnergies have been ruled illegal, in a case taken by
@amisdelaterre.org, @greenpeace.fr & @notreaffaireatous.bsky.social with our support. 1/4
The greenwashing adverts of fossil fuel giant TotalEnergies have been ruled illegal, in a case taken by
@amisdelaterre.org, @greenpeace.fr & @notreaffaireatous.bsky.social with our support. 1/4
October 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
🎉Historic Court win🎉
The greenwashing adverts of fossil fuel giant TotalEnergies have been ruled illegal, in a case taken by
@amisdelaterre.org, @greenpeace.fr & @notreaffaireatous.bsky.social with our support. 1/4
The greenwashing adverts of fossil fuel giant TotalEnergies have been ruled illegal, in a case taken by
@amisdelaterre.org, @greenpeace.fr & @notreaffaireatous.bsky.social with our support. 1/4
October 21: The International Day of Action on Big Biomass 2025
On 21st October groups all around the world are taking part in a day of action to raise awareness of the impacts of the #biomass industry and you are invited to join them!
environmentalpaper.org/2025/08/idoa... #AxeDrax #Drax #biofuels
On 21st October groups all around the world are taking part in a day of action to raise awareness of the impacts of the #biomass industry and you are invited to join them!
environmentalpaper.org/2025/08/idoa... #AxeDrax #Drax #biofuels
October 21: The International Day of Action on Big Biomass 2025 | Environmental Paper Network
environmentalpaper.org
October 21, 2025 at 8:44 AM
October 21: The International Day of Action on Big Biomass 2025
On 21st October groups all around the world are taking part in a day of action to raise awareness of the impacts of the #biomass industry and you are invited to join them!
environmentalpaper.org/2025/08/idoa... #AxeDrax #Drax #biofuels
On 21st October groups all around the world are taking part in a day of action to raise awareness of the impacts of the #biomass industry and you are invited to join them!
environmentalpaper.org/2025/08/idoa... #AxeDrax #Drax #biofuels
Clean, affordable water belongs to all of us. I’ve told the new Environment Secretary to act on real evidence for public ownership and put people first. Join me:https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-emma-reynolds-to-base-water-policy-on-facts-not-water-industry-fake-maths?source=bluesky
October 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Clean, affordable water belongs to all of us. I’ve told the new Environment Secretary to act on real evidence for public ownership and put people first. Join me:https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-emma-reynolds-to-base-water-policy-on-facts-not-water-industry-fake-maths?source=bluesky