Claire Wright
@wrightclaire.bsky.social
Former politician turned backroom political PR. Care about stuff. Love nature 🌼🌳🦋🐛
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“Why did white people separate themselves from Nature, turning Nature into an object to be raped and stripped of commodities?” read one sign outside COP30 in Brazil. Eliane Brum reports.
The Amazon will speak at COP30
Indigenous people have arrived at the first climate summit held in the planet’s largest rainforest. They are fighting to postpone the end of the world...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
“Why did white people separate themselves from Nature, turning Nature into an object to be raped and stripped of commodities?” read one sign outside COP30 in Brazil. Eliane Brum reports.
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This is outrageous from Keir Starmer.
‘Russian links to Reform need investigating’, he says. So why is his government still fighting case now in Grand Chamber of Strasbourg court refusing to have such an investigation into Russian interference ??
news.sky.com/story/starme...
‘Russian links to Reform need investigating’, he says. So why is his government still fighting case now in Grand Chamber of Strasbourg court refusing to have such an investigation into Russian interference ??
news.sky.com/story/starme...
Starmer demands investigation into Reform-Russia links after party's ex-Wales leader jailed
The former leader of Reform in Wales, Nathan Gill, has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years after being paid £40,000 to make pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament.
news.sky.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:04 AM
This is outrageous from Keir Starmer.
‘Russian links to Reform need investigating’, he says. So why is his government still fighting case now in Grand Chamber of Strasbourg court refusing to have such an investigation into Russian interference ??
news.sky.com/story/starme...
‘Russian links to Reform need investigating’, he says. So why is his government still fighting case now in Grand Chamber of Strasbourg court refusing to have such an investigation into Russian interference ??
news.sky.com/story/starme...
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The ex-Reform leader in Wales has been sentenced to ten-and-a-half years in prison for taking pro-Russia bribes
Nathan Gill's "sophisticated" activity was a "grave betrayal" of public trust, a judge said on Friday
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said Nigel Farage's party is a "danger to national security"
Nathan Gill's "sophisticated" activity was a "grave betrayal" of public trust, a judge said on Friday
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said Nigel Farage's party is a "danger to national security"
Ex-Reform UK Leader In Wales Sentenced To Ten-And-A-Half Years In Prison For Taking Russian Bribes
Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales, has been sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for taking bribes from a pro-Russia campa...
www.politicshome.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The ex-Reform leader in Wales has been sentenced to ten-and-a-half years in prison for taking pro-Russia bribes
Nathan Gill's "sophisticated" activity was a "grave betrayal" of public trust, a judge said on Friday
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said Nigel Farage's party is a "danger to national security"
Nathan Gill's "sophisticated" activity was a "grave betrayal" of public trust, a judge said on Friday
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said Nigel Farage's party is a "danger to national security"
This report describes exactly what happened, despite the gaslighting to the contrary we were all fed.
If a doctor causes the death of one patient, they are struck off at the very least.
Johnson should face prosecution.
If a doctor causes the death of one patient, they are struck off at the very least.
Johnson should face prosecution.
The Covid Inquiry finds that if Boris Johnson had called the first lockdown even one week earlier then it could have saved at least 20,000 lives.
Here's a quick reminder of what Johnson was actually doing during those weeks
Here's a quick reminder of what Johnson was actually doing during those weeks
November 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This report describes exactly what happened, despite the gaslighting to the contrary we were all fed.
If a doctor causes the death of one patient, they are struck off at the very least.
Johnson should face prosecution.
If a doctor causes the death of one patient, they are struck off at the very least.
Johnson should face prosecution.
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The Covid Inquiry finds that if Boris Johnson had called the first lockdown even one week earlier then it could have saved at least 20,000 lives.
Here's a quick reminder of what Johnson was actually doing during those weeks
Here's a quick reminder of what Johnson was actually doing during those weeks
November 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The Covid Inquiry finds that if Boris Johnson had called the first lockdown even one week earlier then it could have saved at least 20,000 lives.
Here's a quick reminder of what Johnson was actually doing during those weeks
Here's a quick reminder of what Johnson was actually doing during those weeks
That's not an interview it's a demonstration of unabashed sycophancy. GB News doesn't know the meaning of the word journalism.
GB News, "Assumption that climate is warming up because of man"
President Trump, "When they talk about the climate (chnage), the whole thing is a hoax"
"They used to call it global warming, but that didn't work because it started getting cold"
*GB News presenter laughs*
President Trump, "When they talk about the climate (chnage), the whole thing is a hoax"
"They used to call it global warming, but that didn't work because it started getting cold"
*GB News presenter laughs*
November 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
That's not an interview it's a demonstration of unabashed sycophancy. GB News doesn't know the meaning of the word journalism.
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Interesting to see so many great British patriots right now begging an American president to bankrupt one of Britain’s last remaining truly national institutions.
November 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Interesting to see so many great British patriots right now begging an American president to bankrupt one of Britain’s last remaining truly national institutions.
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The BBC isn’t perfect but it belongs to all of us and plays a key role holding the powerful to account.
The Liberal Democrats will keep defending the BBC against those who want to destroy it, both from the inside and outside.
The Liberal Democrats will keep defending the BBC against those who want to destroy it, both from the inside and outside.
November 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The BBC isn’t perfect but it belongs to all of us and plays a key role holding the powerful to account.
The Liberal Democrats will keep defending the BBC against those who want to destroy it, both from the inside and outside.
The Liberal Democrats will keep defending the BBC against those who want to destroy it, both from the inside and outside.
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Liberal Democrat MPs have today tabled a motion in Parliament to remove Robbie Gibb from the BBC Board.
Robbie Gibb was appointed by Boris Johnson, he was an editorial adviser to GB News and a director of communications for Theresa May. He is not neutral or impartial.
Robbie Gibb was appointed by Boris Johnson, he was an editorial adviser to GB News and a director of communications for Theresa May. He is not neutral or impartial.
November 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social
@markcunliffe.bsky.social
A new survey reveals negative attitudes to Reform UK Ltd
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions
centralbylines.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social
@markcunliffe.bsky.social
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In an interview about Palantir's creeping involvement in the British state and the NHS, I told @prospectmagazine.co.uk: “Its business is death and destruction. This is not an organisation you want running the democratic jewel of the postwar period.”
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/dem...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/dem...
How Palantir infiltrated the state
At a moment of national emergency, the government handed our data to Peter Thiel’s controversial company
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 10:49 AM
In an interview about Palantir's creeping involvement in the British state and the NHS, I told @prospectmagazine.co.uk: “Its business is death and destruction. This is not an organisation you want running the democratic jewel of the postwar period.”
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/dem...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/dem...
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Farage is flagging.
He’s losing councillors and by-elections, and his polling’s plateaued.
But we all need to fight him harder. A month ago I wrote this blog about 10 things you can do to help defeat Farage - keep doing them, it’s working! -
bsky.app/profile/guys...
He’s losing councillors and by-elections, and his polling’s plateaued.
But we all need to fight him harder. A month ago I wrote this blog about 10 things you can do to help defeat Farage - keep doing them, it’s working! -
bsky.app/profile/guys...
I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to take it anymore.
So I wrote a blog about ten things you can do *right now* to help defeat Farage, Musk, and rightwing populism.
From scrutinising Reform councillors to demanding the UK Govt leave X - get involved:
guyshrubsole.substack.com/p/ten-things...
So I wrote a blog about ten things you can do *right now* to help defeat Farage, Musk, and rightwing populism.
From scrutinising Reform councillors to demanding the UK Govt leave X - get involved:
guyshrubsole.substack.com/p/ten-things...
Ten things you can do to help defeat Farage, Musk, and rightwing populism
I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take it anymore.
guyshrubsole.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Farage is flagging.
He’s losing councillors and by-elections, and his polling’s plateaued.
But we all need to fight him harder. A month ago I wrote this blog about 10 things you can do to help defeat Farage - keep doing them, it’s working! -
bsky.app/profile/guys...
He’s losing councillors and by-elections, and his polling’s plateaued.
But we all need to fight him harder. A month ago I wrote this blog about 10 things you can do to help defeat Farage - keep doing them, it’s working! -
bsky.app/profile/guys...
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Exasperated. Gutted. Furious. Terrified. Sometimes swear words are the only ones that fit.
Our delightful government - who we put our trust in - is u-turning on THE easiest Nature action *ever*.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Our delightful government - who we put our trust in - is u-turning on THE easiest Nature action *ever*.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Government U-turns on support for bird-friendly swift bricks in new homes
Housing minister Steve Reed refuses to back mandating measure, despite giving support while in environment job
www.theguardian.com
October 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Exasperated. Gutted. Furious. Terrified. Sometimes swear words are the only ones that fit.
Our delightful government - who we put our trust in - is u-turning on THE easiest Nature action *ever*.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Our delightful government - who we put our trust in - is u-turning on THE easiest Nature action *ever*.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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🚨 The Treasury is threatening our national parks. Dartmoor, the Lake District & wild places could be bulldozed for development. Once gone, they're gone for ever. Join me and sign now to protect them: 38d.gs/rezg
Sign the petition: Save our National Parks
🚨 The Treasury is threatening our national parks. Dartmoor, the Lake District & wild places could be bulldozed for development. Once gone, they're gone for ever. Join me and sign now to protect them:
38d.gs
October 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🚨 The Treasury is threatening our national parks. Dartmoor, the Lake District & wild places could be bulldozed for development. Once gone, they're gone for ever. Join me and sign now to protect them: 38d.gs/rezg
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Chris Packham, "This country voted in a party with a massive majority and a mandate for change"
"All we see is Labour kowtowing to the far right. This causes me enormous concern"
"I'm frustrated, I'm angry, and I've frightened"
"And I get more scared every single day"
"All we see is Labour kowtowing to the far right. This causes me enormous concern"
"I'm frustrated, I'm angry, and I've frightened"
"And I get more scared every single day"
October 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Chris Packham, "This country voted in a party with a massive majority and a mandate for change"
"All we see is Labour kowtowing to the far right. This causes me enormous concern"
"I'm frustrated, I'm angry, and I've frightened"
"And I get more scared every single day"
"All we see is Labour kowtowing to the far right. This causes me enormous concern"
"I'm frustrated, I'm angry, and I've frightened"
"And I get more scared every single day"
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Far-right commentators reacted in shock to the murder of Charlie Kirk, claiming his killing is 'not what America is'.
"I'm sorry, this is exactly who you are," say The News Agents.
"You have the most toxic political environment in the world."
"I'm sorry, this is exactly who you are," say The News Agents.
"You have the most toxic political environment in the world."
‘Trump, and everyone around him, does not want civil discourse about Charlie Kirk’ | The News Agents
Donald Trump has blamed the “radical left” for the killing of Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead on a Utah university campus. But is this a “deep hypocrisy” from the radical right?
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
September 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Far-right commentators reacted in shock to the murder of Charlie Kirk, claiming his killing is 'not what America is'.
"I'm sorry, this is exactly who you are," say The News Agents.
"You have the most toxic political environment in the world."
"I'm sorry, this is exactly who you are," say The News Agents.
"You have the most toxic political environment in the world."
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Great to see that government WILL ban moorland burning on peat deeper than 30cm, and over a much greater area than previously
Big win for communities who've suffered the smoke + floods stemming from this Victorian practice
Only losers are ~150 wealthy grouse moor owners
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Big win for communities who've suffered the smoke + floods stemming from this Victorian practice
Only losers are ~150 wealthy grouse moor owners
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Burning banned on England’s deep peat to protect wildlife
Ban on burning heather and grass on deep peat extended to improve air quality for local communities, reduce flood risk and protect wildlife.
www.gov.uk
September 9, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Great to see that government WILL ban moorland burning on peat deeper than 30cm, and over a much greater area than previously
Big win for communities who've suffered the smoke + floods stemming from this Victorian practice
Only losers are ~150 wealthy grouse moor owners
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Big win for communities who've suffered the smoke + floods stemming from this Victorian practice
Only losers are ~150 wealthy grouse moor owners
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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🔴The Fake Patriotism of Nigel Farage
Despite his claims to love this country, few politicians have done more to undermine its interests and assist its enemies than the leader of Reform
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-fake-p...
Despite his claims to love this country, few politicians have done more to undermine its interests and assist its enemies than the leader of Reform
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-fake-p...
The Fake Patriotism of Nigel Farage
Despite his claims to love this country, few politicians have done more to undermine its interests and assist its enemies than the leader of Reform
www.adambienkov.co.uk
September 6, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🔴The Fake Patriotism of Nigel Farage
Despite his claims to love this country, few politicians have done more to undermine its interests and assist its enemies than the leader of Reform
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-fake-p...
Despite his claims to love this country, few politicians have done more to undermine its interests and assist its enemies than the leader of Reform
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-fake-p...
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Launched today: #ReviveTheRiverOtter
The middle and lower reaches of the River Otter are now so contaminated with sewage, that it is classed in the bottom 20 per cent of rivers in England for water quality. South West Water must act now.
For more: www.richardfoord.org.uk/news/article...
The middle and lower reaches of the River Otter are now so contaminated with sewage, that it is classed in the bottom 20 per cent of rivers in England for water quality. South West Water must act now.
For more: www.richardfoord.org.uk/news/article...
July 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Launched today: #ReviveTheRiverOtter
The middle and lower reaches of the River Otter are now so contaminated with sewage, that it is classed in the bottom 20 per cent of rivers in England for water quality. South West Water must act now.
For more: www.richardfoord.org.uk/news/article...
The middle and lower reaches of the River Otter are now so contaminated with sewage, that it is classed in the bottom 20 per cent of rivers in England for water quality. South West Water must act now.
For more: www.richardfoord.org.uk/news/article...
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On Dartmoor, good geology hides a lot of problems.
The latest official figures show that just 0.1% of Dartmoor's nature reserves - its SSSIs - are in favourable condition.
As @tonydartmoor.bsky.social says, 'Dartmoor is dying'.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The latest official figures show that just 0.1% of Dartmoor's nature reserves - its SSSIs - are in favourable condition.
As @tonydartmoor.bsky.social says, 'Dartmoor is dying'.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘The place is bleached, a dead zone’: how the UK’s most beloved landscapes became biodiversity deserts
National parks, famous for their rich natural heritage, should be at the heart of efforts to protect habitats and wildlife. Instead, experts say they are declining – fast
www.theguardian.com
July 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
On Dartmoor, good geology hides a lot of problems.
The latest official figures show that just 0.1% of Dartmoor's nature reserves - its SSSIs - are in favourable condition.
As @tonydartmoor.bsky.social says, 'Dartmoor is dying'.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The latest official figures show that just 0.1% of Dartmoor's nature reserves - its SSSIs - are in favourable condition.
As @tonydartmoor.bsky.social says, 'Dartmoor is dying'.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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I utterly condemn the reckless attack on Iran by the United States that can only lead to further dangerous conflict in an already volatile region. There is no international legal basis for this unilateral action that poses a serious threat to international peace and security.
June 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
I utterly condemn the reckless attack on Iran by the United States that can only lead to further dangerous conflict in an already volatile region. There is no international legal basis for this unilateral action that poses a serious threat to international peace and security.
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By now, we've all seen the video of Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) being forcibly removed and handcuffed for asking a question during Kristi Noem's press conference.
But what Noem said just moments before the video was taken is "classic authoritarian red-baiting," points out @davidcorn.bsky.social.
But what Noem said just moments before the video was taken is "classic authoritarian red-baiting," points out @davidcorn.bsky.social.
June 12, 2025 at 11:26 PM
By now, we've all seen the video of Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) being forcibly removed and handcuffed for asking a question during Kristi Noem's press conference.
But what Noem said just moments before the video was taken is "classic authoritarian red-baiting," points out @davidcorn.bsky.social.
But what Noem said just moments before the video was taken is "classic authoritarian red-baiting," points out @davidcorn.bsky.social.
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Labour backed swift bricks when past Tory govts blocked them. Now the Tories are backing them and Labour govt is blocking them.
Absolutely deplorable game playing with a threatened species.
(LibDems are also proposing them BTW but no coverage).
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Absolutely deplorable game playing with a threatened species.
(LibDems are also proposing them BTW but no coverage).
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Labour blocks proposal for ‘swift bricks’ in all new homes
MPs had previously backed Conservative amendment to ask developers to provide hollow bricks for endangered birds
www.theguardian.com
May 25, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Labour backed swift bricks when past Tory govts blocked them. Now the Tories are backing them and Labour govt is blocking them.
Absolutely deplorable game playing with a threatened species.
(LibDems are also proposing them BTW but no coverage).
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Absolutely deplorable game playing with a threatened species.
(LibDems are also proposing them BTW but no coverage).
www.theguardian.com/environment/...