Simon Francis
@sifrancis.bsky.social
Work on campaigns (especially @EndFuelPoverty.bsky.social). Love coastal rowing. Tha beagan Gàidhlig agam 🏳️🌈
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🚨 Reports suggest the Chancellor is preparing to divert funds from the flagship £13.2bn Warm Homes Plan in the Budget.
This funding was meant to add to existing schemes not replace them.
www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/energy-effic...
This funding was meant to add to existing schemes not replace them.
www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/energy-effic...
Cuts of 40% to energy efficiency measures considered by Chancellor
Moves to cut funding that helps improve energy efficiency and ends cold damp homes would be an "act of betrayal" by the Government.
www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 1:09 PM
🚨 Reports suggest the Chancellor is preparing to divert funds from the flagship £13.2bn Warm Homes Plan in the Budget.
This funding was meant to add to existing schemes not replace them.
www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/energy-effic...
This funding was meant to add to existing schemes not replace them.
www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/energy-effic...
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For too long electricity prices are set by the cost of gas.
“We will reform electricity markets further and stop treating electricity bills as cheque books.”
@pippaheylings.bsky.social rightly highlights to #GAEvent that energy bills are too high.
“We will reform electricity markets further and stop treating electricity bills as cheque books.”
@pippaheylings.bsky.social rightly highlights to #GAEvent that energy bills are too high.
November 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
For too long electricity prices are set by the cost of gas.
“We will reform electricity markets further and stop treating electricity bills as cheque books.”
@pippaheylings.bsky.social rightly highlights to #GAEvent that energy bills are too high.
“We will reform electricity markets further and stop treating electricity bills as cheque books.”
@pippaheylings.bsky.social rightly highlights to #GAEvent that energy bills are too high.
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Of all the gas estimated to have been in the North Sea basin, just 14% remains commercially viable according to official statistics.
“We have exhausted so much of the gas from the North Sea.”
@zackpolanski.bsky.social speaks to #GAEvent underlining a need to tackle inequality & high energy bills.
“We have exhausted so much of the gas from the North Sea.”
@zackpolanski.bsky.social speaks to #GAEvent underlining a need to tackle inequality & high energy bills.
November 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Of all the gas estimated to have been in the North Sea basin, just 14% remains commercially viable according to official statistics.
“We have exhausted so much of the gas from the North Sea.”
@zackpolanski.bsky.social speaks to #GAEvent underlining a need to tackle inequality & high energy bills.
“We have exhausted so much of the gas from the North Sea.”
@zackpolanski.bsky.social speaks to #GAEvent underlining a need to tackle inequality & high energy bills.
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Insulation and ventilation, when done properly, are among the safest and most effective ways to bring down energy bills and keep people warm
But sub-standard delivery and weak oversight by the last Government has turned what should have been a national success story into a cautionary tale.
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But sub-standard delivery and weak oversight by the last Government has turned what should have been a national success story into a cautionary tale.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Insulation and ventilation, when done properly, are among the safest and most effective ways to bring down energy bills and keep people warm
But sub-standard delivery and weak oversight by the last Government has turned what should have been a national success story into a cautionary tale.
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But sub-standard delivery and weak oversight by the last Government has turned what should have been a national success story into a cautionary tale.
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“We can’t stall on rewilding if we are to fulfil our potential.”
Great piece in @scotnational.bsky.social and proud our Holyrood stunt helped keep nature restoration on the agenda.
www.thenational.scot/politics/255...
Great piece in @scotnational.bsky.social and proud our Holyrood stunt helped keep nature restoration on the agenda.
www.thenational.scot/politics/255...
www.thenational.scot
October 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
“We can’t stall on rewilding if we are to fulfil our potential.”
Great piece in @scotnational.bsky.social and proud our Holyrood stunt helped keep nature restoration on the agenda.
www.thenational.scot/politics/255...
Great piece in @scotnational.bsky.social and proud our Holyrood stunt helped keep nature restoration on the agenda.
www.thenational.scot/politics/255...
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Members of the Coalition are sorry to hear about the passing of Angi Naylor
Angi was a dedicated social worker and campaigner and a force for good in the world. As the Social Workers Union rep on the Coalition she has helped to ensure the frontline reality of fuel poverty is understood
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Angi was a dedicated social worker and campaigner and a force for good in the world. As the Social Workers Union rep on the Coalition she has helped to ensure the frontline reality of fuel poverty is understood
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September 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Members of the Coalition are sorry to hear about the passing of Angi Naylor
Angi was a dedicated social worker and campaigner and a force for good in the world. As the Social Workers Union rep on the Coalition she has helped to ensure the frontline reality of fuel poverty is understood
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Angi was a dedicated social worker and campaigner and a force for good in the world. As the Social Workers Union rep on the Coalition she has helped to ensure the frontline reality of fuel poverty is understood
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🚨 Donald Trump is urging the UK to “drill, baby, drill” in the North Sea, claiming it will cut bills and boost the economy
But the facts tell a different story⬇️
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But the facts tell a different story⬇️
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September 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
🚨 Donald Trump is urging the UK to “drill, baby, drill” in the North Sea, claiming it will cut bills and boost the economy
But the facts tell a different story⬇️
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But the facts tell a different story⬇️
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Trump’s fossil fuel fantasy won’t cut UK energy bills
open.substack.com/pub/endfuelp...
open.substack.com/pub/endfuelp...
Trump’s fossil fuel fantasy won’t cut UK energy bills
The President has claimed more drilling is the answer — but official data shows the North Sea is running out of gas.
open.substack.com
September 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Trump’s fossil fuel fantasy won’t cut UK energy bills
open.substack.com/pub/endfuelp...
open.substack.com/pub/endfuelp...
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This statement disappeared from Danny Kruger’s website 40 minutes ago.
“Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face, and I can assure you that I recognise the importance and urgency of action on this issue.” - Danny Kruger MP, Jan 2020.
web.archive.org/web/20201202...
“Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face, and I can assure you that I recognise the importance and urgency of action on this issue.” - Danny Kruger MP, Jan 2020.
web.archive.org/web/20201202...
Climate Change - January 2020
Many thanks to those who have contacted me about climate change
web.archive.org
September 15, 2025 at 11:13 AM
This statement disappeared from Danny Kruger’s website 40 minutes ago.
“Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face, and I can assure you that I recognise the importance and urgency of action on this issue.” - Danny Kruger MP, Jan 2020.
web.archive.org/web/20201202...
“Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face, and I can assure you that I recognise the importance and urgency of action on this issue.” - Danny Kruger MP, Jan 2020.
web.archive.org/web/20201202...
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💵 ENERGY BILLS & RENEWABLES
How much are they going up by?
Why are they going up?
What are the long-term causes of high bills?
A short 🧵 on why the answer isn't all blowing in the wind...
How much are they going up by?
Why are they going up?
What are the long-term causes of high bills?
A short 🧵 on why the answer isn't all blowing in the wind...
August 28, 2025 at 10:51 AM
💵 ENERGY BILLS & RENEWABLES
How much are they going up by?
Why are they going up?
What are the long-term causes of high bills?
A short 🧵 on why the answer isn't all blowing in the wind...
How much are they going up by?
Why are they going up?
What are the long-term causes of high bills?
A short 🧵 on why the answer isn't all blowing in the wind...
The heart rate of a @thehibees.bsky.social fan last night…
August 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM
The heart rate of a @thehibees.bsky.social fan last night…
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📉 North Sea gas is running out, and the UK will soon be almost entirely reliant on imports.
Right now, just 14% of extractable gas remains, leaving us at the mercy of global energy markets, with prices that could rise sharply.
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Right now, just 14% of extractable gas remains, leaving us at the mercy of global energy markets, with prices that could rise sharply.
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July 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
📉 North Sea gas is running out, and the UK will soon be almost entirely reliant on imports.
Right now, just 14% of extractable gas remains, leaving us at the mercy of global energy markets, with prices that could rise sharply.
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Right now, just 14% of extractable gas remains, leaving us at the mercy of global energy markets, with prices that could rise sharply.
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🚨The UK will no longer produce enough gas to heat its own homes by 2027
Even new fields won't stop our growing dependence on imports
The North Sea is running out of gas
🎦 Watch and share our report
#EndFuelPoverty
Even new fields won't stop our growing dependence on imports
The North Sea is running out of gas
🎦 Watch and share our report
#EndFuelPoverty
July 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🚨The UK will no longer produce enough gas to heat its own homes by 2027
Even new fields won't stop our growing dependence on imports
The North Sea is running out of gas
🎦 Watch and share our report
#EndFuelPoverty
Even new fields won't stop our growing dependence on imports
The North Sea is running out of gas
🎦 Watch and share our report
#EndFuelPoverty
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🚨For 60 years, the North Sea powered the UK, but the gas is running out - fast
Even if every new gas field is approved, UK production won’t meet our heating needs by 2027, and by 2050 94% of our gas will have to be imported. That’s not a policy choice, it’s geological reality
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Even if every new gas field is approved, UK production won’t meet our heating needs by 2027, and by 2050 94% of our gas will have to be imported. That’s not a policy choice, it’s geological reality
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July 23, 2025 at 5:49 AM
🚨For 60 years, the North Sea powered the UK, but the gas is running out - fast
Even if every new gas field is approved, UK production won’t meet our heating needs by 2027, and by 2050 94% of our gas will have to be imported. That’s not a policy choice, it’s geological reality
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Even if every new gas field is approved, UK production won’t meet our heating needs by 2027, and by 2050 94% of our gas will have to be imported. That’s not a policy choice, it’s geological reality
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So tired after the final days of effort… but what an amazing achievement.
13th in the World in the Men’s Open on Saturday.
Still can’t believe it.
13th in the World in the Men’s Open on Saturday.
Still can’t believe it.
July 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
So tired after the final days of effort… but what an amazing achievement.
13th in the World in the Men’s Open on Saturday.
Still can’t believe it.
13th in the World in the Men’s Open on Saturday.
Still can’t believe it.
Words I’d never thought I’d write…
I’m in the Men’s Open final at 4pm. You can watch here… we’re in boat 95, Eskmuthe
www.youtube.com/live/emomAJ5...
I’m in the Men’s Open final at 4pm. You can watch here… we’re in boat 95, Eskmuthe
www.youtube.com/live/emomAJ5...
Skiffy World Saturday July 12th The Finals!
YouTube video by Sportvolgen
www.youtube.com
July 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Words I’d never thought I’d write…
I’m in the Men’s Open final at 4pm. You can watch here… we’re in boat 95, Eskmuthe
www.youtube.com/live/emomAJ5...
I’m in the Men’s Open final at 4pm. You can watch here… we’re in boat 95, Eskmuthe
www.youtube.com/live/emomAJ5...
12th fastest in the World Championships in the Open Mix 🏅
What an amazing day!
What an amazing day!
July 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
12th fastest in the World Championships in the Open Mix 🏅
What an amazing day!
What an amazing day!
16th in the World for the 40+ Men’s crew!
💙💛
💙💛
July 8, 2025 at 12:21 PM
16th in the World for the 40+ Men’s crew!
💙💛
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Racing postponed due to high winds today, so a day spent exploring Galloway!
July 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Racing postponed due to high winds today, so a day spent exploring Galloway!
Good to get out to test the water in Stranraer before the racing starts tomorrow!
#skiffieworlds #coastalrowing
#skiffieworlds #coastalrowing
July 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Good to get out to test the water in Stranraer before the racing starts tomorrow!
#skiffieworlds #coastalrowing
#skiffieworlds #coastalrowing
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Eskmuthe Community Rowing Club has been awarded a £150 donation from the Campaign Collective Community Fund to help cover costs as members prepare to travel to the 2025 SkiffieWorlds – the World Championships of St Ayles skiff coastal rowing – in Stranraer this July.
#CommunityFund
#CommunityFund
Eskmuthe Rowing Club receives support from Campaign Collective Community Fund for World Championships
Eskmuthe Community Rowing Club has been awarded a £150 donation from the Campaign Collective Community Fund to help cover costs as members prepare to travel to the 2025 SkiffieWorlds – the World Champ...
campaigncollective.org
July 3, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Eskmuthe Community Rowing Club has been awarded a £150 donation from the Campaign Collective Community Fund to help cover costs as members prepare to travel to the 2025 SkiffieWorlds – the World Championships of St Ayles skiff coastal rowing – in Stranraer this July.
#CommunityFund
#CommunityFund
Morning workout.
A couple of superb times in the last practices before the Worlds… we even surprised ourselves!
A couple of superb times in the last practices before the Worlds… we even surprised ourselves!
July 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Morning workout.
A couple of superb times in the last practices before the Worlds… we even surprised ourselves!
A couple of superb times in the last practices before the Worlds… we even surprised ourselves!
Amazing last practice session on home waters before the Worlds with these legends.
June 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Amazing last practice session on home waters before the Worlds with these legends.
One week to go til the Worlds. Here’s some of the amazing crew I’m competing with from Eskmuthe Community Rowing Club.
June 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
One week to go til the Worlds. Here’s some of the amazing crew I’m competing with from Eskmuthe Community Rowing Club.