Neil Parsons
@eglosbrekneil.bsky.social
Kernow, leftie green, 🏳️🌈 he/him
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An excellent history of fascism in Ireland. What stands out for me is how ludicrous, unhinged, but extremely dangerous these people were/are.
O'Duffy's Blueshirts for eg had *huge* support in the 30s, far greater than Mosley in Britain, and a very serious chance of taking power.
We should beware.
O'Duffy's Blueshirts for eg had *huge* support in the 30s, far greater than Mosley in Britain, and a very serious chance of taking power.
We should beware.
December 31, 2025 at 10:02 AM
An excellent history of fascism in Ireland. What stands out for me is how ludicrous, unhinged, but extremely dangerous these people were/are.
O'Duffy's Blueshirts for eg had *huge* support in the 30s, far greater than Mosley in Britain, and a very serious chance of taking power.
We should beware.
O'Duffy's Blueshirts for eg had *huge* support in the 30s, far greater than Mosley in Britain, and a very serious chance of taking power.
We should beware.
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We're in a great place in society when Doctors Without Borders are being labeled as "terrorists" for trying to aid a population under genocide, and media just nods along in agreement.
Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian groups, including Doctors Without Borders, in 2026 for failing its new vetting rules for groups working in Gaza. Some international organizations have said that Israel’s rules are arbitrary and could endanger staff.
Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza starting in 2026
Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, for failing to meet its new rules to vet international organizations working in Gaza.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM
We're in a great place in society when Doctors Without Borders are being labeled as "terrorists" for trying to aid a population under genocide, and media just nods along in agreement.
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The worst of this is that both the E & West German governments sent gay men from the camps straight to prison. Their anti gay laws were not repealed for decades.
This is what the terfs and their fascist supporters want for us now.
This is what the terfs and their fascist supporters want for us now.
December 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The worst of this is that both the E & West German governments sent gay men from the camps straight to prison. Their anti gay laws were not repealed for decades.
This is what the terfs and their fascist supporters want for us now.
This is what the terfs and their fascist supporters want for us now.
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… Holocaust.
Nazi Persecution of Queer People | Pink Triangle Legacies Project
Learn how and why the Nazis targeted queer and trans people in Germany.
www.pinktrianglelegacies.org
December 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
… Holocaust.
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New substack: why so many people are content with economic stagnation: chrisdillow.substack.com/p/wallowing-...
Wallowing in poverty
Why we're not bothered about economic growth.
chrisdillow.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:39 AM
New substack: why so many people are content with economic stagnation: chrisdillow.substack.com/p/wallowing-...
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“The political class has little incentive to think seriously about economic growth. Indeed, it has little incentive to think at all.”
Great line from another great @chrisdillow.bsky.social post.
Great line from another great @chrisdillow.bsky.social post.
New substack: why so many people are content with economic stagnation: chrisdillow.substack.com/p/wallowing-...
Wallowing in poverty
Why we're not bothered about economic growth.
chrisdillow.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:29 AM
“The political class has little incentive to think seriously about economic growth. Indeed, it has little incentive to think at all.”
Great line from another great @chrisdillow.bsky.social post.
Great line from another great @chrisdillow.bsky.social post.
"Much of the political class would rather not ask questions about capitalism or challenge vested interests and would rather focus on immigrants instead. And stagnations help them do this. It breeds reactionary politics partly because it fosters anxiety, and people who look down want to punch down" 👇
New substack: why so many people are content with economic stagnation: chrisdillow.substack.com/p/wallowing-...
Wallowing in poverty
Why we're not bothered about economic growth.
chrisdillow.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
"Much of the political class would rather not ask questions about capitalism or challenge vested interests and would rather focus on immigrants instead. And stagnations help them do this. It breeds reactionary politics partly because it fosters anxiety, and people who look down want to punch down" 👇
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What a total disgrace that Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and, above all, Sinn Féin voted this down.
Very few want this terribly cruel colonial sport, which sees hordes of horses, riders, and dogs rampage across the countryside.
The wishes of the majority were ignored. Again.
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Very few want this terribly cruel colonial sport, which sees hordes of horses, riders, and dogs rampage across the countryside.
The wishes of the majority were ignored. Again.
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Bill to ban fox hunting defeated in Dáil
The bill to ban fox hunting in Ireland, proposed by People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger, has been defeated in the Dáil.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM
What a total disgrace that Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and, above all, Sinn Féin voted this down.
Very few want this terribly cruel colonial sport, which sees hordes of horses, riders, and dogs rampage across the countryside.
The wishes of the majority were ignored. Again.
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Very few want this terribly cruel colonial sport, which sees hordes of horses, riders, and dogs rampage across the countryside.
The wishes of the majority were ignored. Again.
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New post: Zarah Sultana recently said we need to nationalise the entire economy. What I put forward here is a brief plan for a People's Food Service, which both supports farmers and tackles food poverty.
thestruggleforland.substack.com/p/nationalis...
thestruggleforland.substack.com/p/nationalis...
'Nationalise everything' (or why we need a People's Food Service)
Zarah Sultana recently said we need to nationalise the entire economy. What I put forward here is a brief plan for a People's Food Service, which both supports farmers and tackles food poverty.
thestruggleforland.substack.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:57 AM
New post: Zarah Sultana recently said we need to nationalise the entire economy. What I put forward here is a brief plan for a People's Food Service, which both supports farmers and tackles food poverty.
thestruggleforland.substack.com/p/nationalis...
thestruggleforland.substack.com/p/nationalis...
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I agree that the proportion of Brits holding transphobic views is distorted by the media and by some with power and influence.
Note though that this data is from 2023. It’s possible, maybe likely, the increasing transphobic bile across media since then may have moved the dial in the wrong direction.
Note though that this data is from 2023. It’s possible, maybe likely, the increasing transphobic bile across media since then may have moved the dial in the wrong direction.
December 15, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I agree that the proportion of Brits holding transphobic views is distorted by the media and by some with power and influence.
Note though that this data is from 2023. It’s possible, maybe likely, the increasing transphobic bile across media since then may have moved the dial in the wrong direction.
Note though that this data is from 2023. It’s possible, maybe likely, the increasing transphobic bile across media since then may have moved the dial in the wrong direction.
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11% of Britons say they feel 'very negatively' about trans people which just highlights how much this is a top-down hate project with around 95% of the media hating trans people and a high percentage of MPs.
Hello. I’m a “same-sex attracted person” (loathe that description of my sexuality) & I support Trans rights, like the majority of female “same sex attracted people”.
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
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What do lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Britons think the British public thinks of them? | YouGov
Gay and lesbian Britons tend to think the public has a favourable view of them, but bisexual and particularly transgender Britons feel less positivity from the public
yougov.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 9:57 AM
11% of Britons say they feel 'very negatively' about trans people which just highlights how much this is a top-down hate project with around 95% of the media hating trans people and a high percentage of MPs.
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Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
Upto November it has been a dry year here in West Cornwall. November onwards a deluge of rain.
Today partner & I walked one of our fav walks Helston to Porthleven via Loe Pool, Culdrose side. Many parts flooded inc approach to Degibna Woods & footbridge at Carminowe Creek almost totally submerged
Today partner & I walked one of our fav walks Helston to Porthleven via Loe Pool, Culdrose side. Many parts flooded inc approach to Degibna Woods & footbridge at Carminowe Creek almost totally submerged
December 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Upto November it has been a dry year here in West Cornwall. November onwards a deluge of rain.
Today partner & I walked one of our fav walks Helston to Porthleven via Loe Pool, Culdrose side. Many parts flooded inc approach to Degibna Woods & footbridge at Carminowe Creek almost totally submerged
Today partner & I walked one of our fav walks Helston to Porthleven via Loe Pool, Culdrose side. Many parts flooded inc approach to Degibna Woods & footbridge at Carminowe Creek almost totally submerged
The PM was on a bus in Norwich promoting the £3 bus fare cap in England, extended until 2027.
Not mentioned in this itv article that the cap was £2 upto Jan25, the current government then increased it by 50%!
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Not mentioned in this itv article that the cap was £2 upto Jan25, the current government then increased it by 50%!
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December 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The PM was on a bus in Norwich promoting the £3 bus fare cap in England, extended until 2027.
Not mentioned in this itv article that the cap was £2 upto Jan25, the current government then increased it by 50%!
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Not mentioned in this itv article that the cap was £2 upto Jan25, the current government then increased it by 50%!
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As I write this message, SAS reported that SWW was still dumping sewage at the Praze and discharged recently at Commercial Rd and St Thomas street. The charade must end now! Nationalisation is the answer.
December 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
As I write this message, SAS reported that SWW was still dumping sewage at the Praze and discharged recently at Commercial Rd and St Thomas street. The charade must end now! Nationalisation is the answer.
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Absolutely shocking! South West Water recommended to
Surfers Against Sewage - Cornwall demo today to not go forward with the swimming protest due to their own sewage discharges.
Surfers Against Sewage - Cornwall demo today to not go forward with the swimming protest due to their own sewage discharges.
December 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Absolutely shocking! South West Water recommended to
Surfers Against Sewage - Cornwall demo today to not go forward with the swimming protest due to their own sewage discharges.
Surfers Against Sewage - Cornwall demo today to not go forward with the swimming protest due to their own sewage discharges.
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New post where I push a little bit further on my previous writing on agroecology being a project of class suicide and why this means small privately-owned farms are not the vehicle of change for agroecology as too often supposed
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Towards an agroecological theory of change
Small, privately-owned farms and localised markets can never achieve agroecology, therefore the movement needs a new strategy.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
New post where I push a little bit further on my previous writing on agroecology being a project of class suicide and why this means small privately-owned farms are not the vehicle of change for agroecology as too often supposed
thestruggleforland.substack.com/p/towards-an...
thestruggleforland.substack.com/p/towards-an...
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Excellent 💚
I'd love it if every time Reform talk about asylum seekers being a "danger to women and girls" someone could point out that 20% of Reform MPs have a conviction for assaulting a woman, so are statistically a FAR greater danger.
I'd love it if every time Reform talk about asylum seekers being a "danger to women and girls" someone could point out that 20% of Reform MPs have a conviction for assaulting a woman, so are statistically a FAR greater danger.
November 18, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Excellent 💚
I'd love it if every time Reform talk about asylum seekers being a "danger to women and girls" someone could point out that 20% of Reform MPs have a conviction for assaulting a woman, so are statistically a FAR greater danger.
I'd love it if every time Reform talk about asylum seekers being a "danger to women and girls" someone could point out that 20% of Reform MPs have a conviction for assaulting a woman, so are statistically a FAR greater danger.
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When reality bites: the rapid rise and chaotic fall of Reform UK in Cornwall
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
When reality bites: the rapid rise and chaotic fall of Reform UK in Cornwall
Resignations, suspensions and infighting lead to party losing crown of highest number of seats in the county
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM
When reality bites: the rapid rise and chaotic fall of Reform UK in Cornwall
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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In-fighting, meddling from the national party, and councillors who just aren’t prepared to work hard for local people
Cornwall has learned what it means when you give some power to Reform
Let’s hope the rest of the people in the South West take note
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Cornwall has learned what it means when you give some power to Reform
Let’s hope the rest of the people in the South West take note
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
When reality bites: the rapid rise and chaotic fall of Reform UK in Cornwall
Resignations, suspensions and infighting lead to party losing crown of highest number of seats in the county
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:25 AM
In-fighting, meddling from the national party, and councillors who just aren’t prepared to work hard for local people
Cornwall has learned what it means when you give some power to Reform
Let’s hope the rest of the people in the South West take note
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Cornwall has learned what it means when you give some power to Reform
Let’s hope the rest of the people in the South West take note
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
When reality bites: the rapid rise and chaotic fall of Reform UK in Cornwall
May25 Reform UK failed to get control of Cornwall Council, Cornish Liberalism withstood a well financed campaign. Since then resignations, suspensions & infighting
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
May25 Reform UK failed to get control of Cornwall Council, Cornish Liberalism withstood a well financed campaign. Since then resignations, suspensions & infighting
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
When reality bites: the rapid rise and chaotic fall of Reform UK in Cornwall
Resignations, suspensions and infighting lead to party losing crown of highest number of seats in the county
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:12 AM
When reality bites: the rapid rise and chaotic fall of Reform UK in Cornwall
May25 Reform UK failed to get control of Cornwall Council, Cornish Liberalism withstood a well financed campaign. Since then resignations, suspensions & infighting
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
May25 Reform UK failed to get control of Cornwall Council, Cornish Liberalism withstood a well financed campaign. Since then resignations, suspensions & infighting
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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This was already demonstrated over half a century ago with the banning of DDT.
Why are we on repeat here?
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Why are we on repeat here?
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France’s birds start to show signs of recovery after bee-harming pesticide ban
Analysis shows small hike in populations of insect-eating species after 2018 ruling, but full recovery may take decades
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November 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
This was already demonstrated over half a century ago with the banning of DDT.
Why are we on repeat here?
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Why are we on repeat here?
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