George Monbiot:

"The Bylines Network is tremendously inspiring…it's crucial that journalism speaks truth to power, but the great majority of it unfortunately speaks with the voice of power…it’s really inspiring to see networks like yours filling that huge gap and doing what journalism ought to do.”

I am thrilled to announce I will be the @thegreenparty.bsky.social candidate for Mayor of the West of England combined authority. As Deputy Leader of Bristol City Council I bring experience and a commitment to collaboration to the role.

I’m posting two identical photos, one on here and one on Twitter.

I’ve been on Twitter for 16 years, I’ve been on Bluesky for 25 days.

Which ones gonna get more likes and interactions?

A quick social experiment.

The same tweet, posted at the same time on here and on Twitter, commenting on @joannahs.bsky.social’s brilliant piece on the exodus of criminal barristers.

Bluesky replies on the left.

Twitter on the right.

"Justin, it's your agent, I've got you a new gig but they're going to need an answer today"

Greens multiplying in the House - great to catch MPs & co-leaders @carladenyer.bsky.social & Adrian Ramsay.

We were trying these on for size - but we don't want #microplastics polluting our environment, or bodies.
Huge #PublicHealth & environmental issue
#PlasticWaste #PlasticPollution

The conflict in Sudan has displaced over 10 million, fuelled famine & horrific human rights abuses, including sexual violence.

I’ve tabled an EDM calling on the government to push for an internationally mediated ceasefire & unhindered humanitarian access: edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...

Big news from Guardian Towers this morning...

The Guardian has announced it will no longer post content on Elon Musk’s X from official accounts.

(I'm staying put - for now - as feel it's important to at least try to retain some balance there).

www.theguardian.com/media/2024/n...

The government's plan to raise the £2 bus fare cap to £3 in 2025 could cost daily commuters up to £520 more a year.

This 50% increase could make it harder for people to access work, healthcare & vital services.

✍️ Join me in demanding the £2 cap stays: www.change.org/p/save-the-2...

“Mr Bates on steroids”

Watch it at 9pm, Wednesday Nov 20, on BBC2. It will send shockwaves across the country

www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/i...

Note that this graph of the X-odus only goes to Sept/Oct…

I’ve seen a MUCH sharper decline since Nov 5th.

I think we should all post and pin “Gone fishing on Bluesky 🎣 No idea when I’ll be back” messages on X

That would be fantastic fun.

Musk now has his hands on US govt

Federal employees are required to disclose their assets to ward off any potential conflicts of interest, and to divest significant holdings relating to their work.

Musk will NOT be a formal federal worker so he won't face those ethical limitations.

Wow America

National Insurance, minimum wage & inheritance tax: who can you trust?
Poppy police & contempt for free speech.
Student snobbery.
www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...