Georgie Holmes-Skelton
@georgierose.bsky.social
Dabbler in nature, heritage, climate policy. Head of Government Affairs for a UK conservation charity. Former House of Commons clerk and general purpose nerd. All comments in a personal capacity. She/her
Impressive turnout to hear Nature Minister Mary Creagh at the first #WildSummit today
September 11, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Impressive turnout to hear Nature Minister Mary Creagh at the first #WildSummit today
So depressing to hear these lines yet again from Government. No one is asking housing to be abandoned for snails. We can have both!
The more fundamental truth, though, is that the health of the environment is our health too. We ignore that at our own peril.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
The more fundamental truth, though, is that the health of the environment is our health too. We ignore that at our own peril.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
July 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
So depressing to hear these lines yet again from Government. No one is asking housing to be abandoned for snails. We can have both!
The more fundamental truth, though, is that the health of the environment is our health too. We ignore that at our own peril.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
The more fundamental truth, though, is that the health of the environment is our health too. We ignore that at our own peril.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Is it too early to start thinking about spring?
January 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Is it too early to start thinking about spring?
I think maybe I'll stay here with Trevor for a little longer before embracing 2025.
January 2, 2025 at 9:10 AM
I think maybe I'll stay here with Trevor for a little longer before embracing 2025.
Spotify is having more fun every year with these categories
December 5, 2024 at 7:14 AM
Spotify is having more fun every year with these categories
At least Trevor's getting in the spirit
December 1, 2024 at 5:30 PM
At least Trevor's getting in the spirit
I never stop missing the carpets in the Palace of Westminster. They haunt my dreams.
November 27, 2024 at 5:55 PM
I never stop missing the carpets in the Palace of Westminster. They haunt my dreams.
Sunbeam joy
November 20, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Sunbeam joy
A rare upside-down shelf cat
November 17, 2024 at 8:12 AM
A rare upside-down shelf cat
That I can do!
November 14, 2024 at 9:54 AM
That I can do!
Feel like we need cats this morning. #proofofcat
November 6, 2024 at 10:41 AM
Feel like we need cats this morning. #proofofcat
One of the labour conference highlights this year was definitely the Creative Industries pavilion. Interesting panels, late night piano and of course the goody bag! Made good use of the little sketch book on the train home
September 25, 2024 at 11:11 AM
One of the labour conference highlights this year was definitely the Creative Industries pavilion. Interesting panels, late night piano and of course the goody bag! Made good use of the little sketch book on the train home
It's no 1% but not too shabby.
September 17, 2024 at 1:35 PM
It's no 1% but not too shabby.
I'm a bit late offering #proofofcat since I've been around a while (nominally at least) but in case if doubt this is Trevor
August 16, 2024 at 7:35 AM
I'm a bit late offering #proofofcat since I've been around a while (nominally at least) but in case if doubt this is Trevor
Husband and I definitely didn't bug out of carving our pumpkin and both get back from work too late for trick or treaters and just go ahead and start eating the sweets ourselves instead. Oh no.
October 31, 2023 at 9:45 PM
Husband and I definitely didn't bug out of carving our pumpkin and both get back from work too late for trick or treaters and just go ahead and start eating the sweets ourselves instead. Oh no.
DG Hilary McGrady writing about the importance of engaging with these agendas in the i today:
"All parties talk about their desire to leave the environment in a better state for future generations, but we haven't seen policy to match the scale of the challenge... We need action and delivery now.”
"All parties talk about their desire to leave the environment in a better state for future generations, but we haven't seen policy to match the scale of the challenge... We need action and delivery now.”
October 26, 2023 at 8:08 AM
DG Hilary McGrady writing about the importance of engaging with these agendas in the i today:
"All parties talk about their desire to leave the environment in a better state for future generations, but we haven't seen policy to match the scale of the challenge... We need action and delivery now.”
"All parties talk about their desire to leave the environment in a better state for future generations, but we haven't seen policy to match the scale of the challenge... We need action and delivery now.”
The National Trust today shares its asks of the next government.
Our top 3:
1) Accelerate nature renewal
2) Reform VAT and address carbon emissions from historic buildings
3) A legally binding target for everyone to access green space within a 15-minute walk from their home.
Our top 3:
1) Accelerate nature renewal
2) Reform VAT and address carbon emissions from historic buildings
3) A legally binding target for everyone to access green space within a 15-minute walk from their home.
October 26, 2023 at 8:06 AM
The National Trust today shares its asks of the next government.
Our top 3:
1) Accelerate nature renewal
2) Reform VAT and address carbon emissions from historic buildings
3) A legally binding target for everyone to access green space within a 15-minute walk from their home.
Our top 3:
1) Accelerate nature renewal
2) Reform VAT and address carbon emissions from historic buildings
3) A legally binding target for everyone to access green space within a 15-minute walk from their home.
Completely stuck, can't possibly go anywhere
October 21, 2023 at 3:11 PM
Completely stuck, can't possibly go anywhere
Surprisingly wholesome train station loo graffiti
October 17, 2023 at 5:12 PM
Surprisingly wholesome train station loo graffiti