John Cooke
@cookiesworld.bsky.social
Father husband, film fan, Computer Geek, sometime blogger and lover of Indian food. All views are my own. He / Him
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18F is *precisely* what Musk and team claim should exist within government. But when his team found it, they destroyed it, because it is evidence that government works well (can’t have that!), and because like Zelensky, 18F didn’t bend the knee.
March 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
18F is *precisely* what Musk and team claim should exist within government. But when his team found it, they destroyed it, because it is evidence that government works well (can’t have that!), and because like Zelensky, 18F didn’t bend the knee.
Had my first scam bot on Bluesky, a supposed gold trader who wanted to ‘help me’. Would have to be very gullible to fall for this rubbish
November 23, 2024 at 8:46 AM
Had my first scam bot on Bluesky, a supposed gold trader who wanted to ‘help me’. Would have to be very gullible to fall for this rubbish
Bit shaken up, cycling home from the station filtered passed a car at the lights. The driver proceeded to beep at me, punishment path then block my way. Unfortunately didn’t have my camera today. What threatens motorist so much they have think this is ok? #Cycling #BadDrivers
November 18, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Bit shaken up, cycling home from the station filtered passed a car at the lights. The driver proceeded to beep at me, punishment path then block my way. Unfortunately didn’t have my camera today. What threatens motorist so much they have think this is ok? #Cycling #BadDrivers
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We can today announce, alongside partners in Greater Manchester, that we have written to all 10 local authorities asking for the removal of discriminatory barriers across the city.
Manchester disability campaigners appeal to Andy Burnham over barriers on public pathways | Leigh Day
A number of organisations have written to Andy Burnham to ask for wider action over a pledge to remove barriers on public pathways across the region.
www.leighday.co.uk
November 13, 2024 at 2:04 PM
We can today announce, alongside partners in Greater Manchester, that we have written to all 10 local authorities asking for the removal of discriminatory barriers across the city.
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We have a new high score!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Flintshire driver with 229 points still holds valid licence - BBC News
There are calls for a review of ban exemptions as data shows hundreds can drive with penalty points.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2024 at 5:27 PM
We have a new high score!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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This is huge! Think of the enormous potential we've wasted in Greater Manchester by abandoning the clean air zone, and the congestion charge before that.
@mumsforlungs.bsky.social
@mumsforlungs.bsky.social
“Schoolchildren living in London's ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) were nearly four times as likely to switch to walking and cycling after its introduction compared with those outside the zone.” 👀
Walking or cycling to school more likely in ULEZ, study suggests
Research shows children living in the zone are now nearly four times more likely to be walking or cycling.
www.bbc.com
September 6, 2024 at 8:20 PM
This is huge! Think of the enormous potential we've wasted in Greater Manchester by abandoning the clean air zone, and the congestion charge before that.
@mumsforlungs.bsky.social
@mumsforlungs.bsky.social
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can you believe we used to make solar energy by letting plants convert sunlight to sugar, waiting a couple hundred million years, digging them up, and setting them on fire
The world’s solar capacity reached 1,419 gigawatts in 2023, way beyond any predictions. 1 gigawatt = power for a medium sized city ☀️
September 4, 2024 at 10:07 AM
can you believe we used to make solar energy by letting plants convert sunlight to sugar, waiting a couple hundred million years, digging them up, and setting them on fire
#FreeElectricity for @OctopusEnergy customers tomorrow 1-2
August 30, 2024 at 4:35 PM
#FreeElectricity for @OctopusEnergy customers tomorrow 1-2
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Went on an epic bikepacking adventure with my kid. He'd never been camping before, and I'd never been bikepacking. What could possibly go wrong?
August 28, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Went on an epic bikepacking adventure with my kid. He'd never been camping before, and I'd never been bikepacking. What could possibly go wrong?
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THREAD: I asked what the point of Public Inquiries is for @bmj_latest
We've spent hundreds of millions of £ on Inquiries over last decades, generating deep understanding of failures & 1000s of recommendations.
But v few recommendations get implemented!
What is going on?
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We've spent hundreds of millions of £ on Inquiries over last decades, generating deep understanding of failures & 1000s of recommendations.
But v few recommendations get implemented!
What is going on?
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August 28, 2024 at 3:24 PM
THREAD: I asked what the point of Public Inquiries is for @bmj_latest
We've spent hundreds of millions of £ on Inquiries over last decades, generating deep understanding of failures & 1000s of recommendations.
But v few recommendations get implemented!
What is going on?
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We've spent hundreds of millions of £ on Inquiries over last decades, generating deep understanding of failures & 1000s of recommendations.
But v few recommendations get implemented!
What is going on?
1/12
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In May this year, Peter Hendy pressured my now-former employer Systra to sack me by threatening them.
Why did he do this? Because I'd highlighted safety and accessibility issues at Euston station. He is unfit for office and should resign.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-r...
Why did he do this? Because I'd highlighted safety and accessibility issues at Euston station. He is unfit for office and should resign.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-r...
UK rail minister got engineer sacked for raising safety concerns
Peter Hendy threatened to withhold public contracts while seeking disciplinary action.
www.politico.eu
August 29, 2024 at 6:49 AM
In May this year, Peter Hendy pressured my now-former employer Systra to sack me by threatening them.
Why did he do this? Because I'd highlighted safety and accessibility issues at Euston station. He is unfit for office and should resign.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-r...
Why did he do this? Because I'd highlighted safety and accessibility issues at Euston station. He is unfit for office and should resign.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-r...