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george-hider.bsky.social
@george-hider.bsky.social
Lapsed optimist.
Bristol, UK.
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Watching Labour MPs take a wrecking ball to nature makes me so angry & so sad. Their action tonight voting down amendments to the #PlanningBill intended to protect wildlife & habitats from destruction is so reckless & so counterproductive. People didn’t vote Labour for this 👇
Housing secretary tells Labour MPs to vote down planning bill amendment
Amendment restricts protection for animals to allow faster house building
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Looking forward to supporting this motion to oppose pointless airport expansion, supporting high speed rail alternatives for real climate action and connectivity.
July 3, 2025 at 10:06 PM
A compelling argument, I’d say.
Today, the UK government intends to ban the non-violent protesters Palestine Action as a "terrorist" group, exposing anyone supporting them to terrorism charges. In 2 days, 380,000 people have watched this video on YT alone.
You're going to need a bigger prison.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECkV...
Sharing This Video Could Get You 14 Years in Prison
YouTube video by Double Down News
www.youtube.com
July 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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I just voted against proscribing Palestine Action, a civil disobedience group, as a terrorist organisation. But I'm furious that in doing so, the government forced me and others to vote against proscribing two other clearly terrorist groups. Cynical and dangerous from govt.
July 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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❗️The Council has allocated almost £4m towards food vouchers to help families who receive free school meals feed their children over the school holidays. This is equivalent to £15 per week per child.

Please share with friends and family who may need it:
£4m fund for Bristol parents to get food vouchers over school holidays
Children who get free school meals are eligible for the vouchers worth £15 a week
www.bristolpost.co.uk
June 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Another example of growth, no matter the cost. In this case, at the expense of what little ‘nature’ is left. Unforgivable.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK government admits almost no evidence nature protections block development
Whitehall analysis provides no data or research to support the government argument that environmental legislation holds up building
www.theguardian.com
May 7, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Misleading information here from @helengt.bsky.social and @labourbristol.bsky.social targetting @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social

No need to sign a petition, there’s an actual consultation in which you can have your say. It closes at midnight tonight!
March 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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🟢 YOU CAN ELECT A GREEN MAYOR FOR THE WEST OF ENGLAND 🟢

We will win in the West if everyone who has ever voted Green before votes Green again.

On May 1st there is an election for a new mayor. We have 60 days to make real change happen.
March 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Raising rail fares year on year and freezing the fuel duty escalator since 2011 sends entirely the wrong message to the electorate of this country.
Rail fares rise by 4.6% in England and Wales www.bbc.com/news/article...
Rail fares rise by 4.6% in England and Wales
The government says fares must go up so it can fund investment, but admits passengers are frustrated by services.
www.bbc.com
March 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
If USA withdraws support, Ukraine may well, in practical terms, be on its own. You can directly donate money to Ukraine here -
war.ukraine.ua/donate/

I never thought I’d be considering effectively contributing toward a war (defence) fund.
Donate to Ukraine’s defenders
The National Bank of Ukraine has decided to open a special fundraising account to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
war.ukraine.ua
March 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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👏 Anneliese Dodds.
Cutting international aid to an all-time historic low will cause untold harm to those most in need.
How many more cruel cuts will this government make before it considers a wealth tax?
February 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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“It’s fantastic, that by working towards clean air for Bristol, we have been able to put money aside to invest in sustainable public transport that will be invaluable to the communities they will serve” – @edplowden.bsky.social
Three new bus services to be paid for by Clean Air Zone charges
“We looked at gaps in Bristol’s bus network to identify services that would have the most benefit for people along these routes.”
www.bristol247.com
February 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Bristol Airport is planning to expand AGAIN! It will mean more carbon emissions, more night flights, more cars on overstretched roads. And all this in a #climatecrisis. Help stop these mad plans by objecting - the deadline for comments is TOMORROW. lhttps://bristolairport-futureplans.co.uk/index.php
Bristol Airport Future Plans
Check out this post on the Bristol Airport Future Plans website
bristolairport-futureplans.co.uk
January 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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🥀 So disappointed in Labour this week

💚 Do something positive today: join.greenparty.org.uk
🚨 Bad week for climate action

🛫 Labour backing airport expansion!

🚫 Landmark climate and nature legislation blocked!

Want to be part of the solution? Join the only party fighting for real action on the climate crisis below ⤵️

https://join.greenparty.org.uk/
January 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM