Daniel Jones
@janieldones.bsky.social
acting plastics campaign lead & press officer for Greenpeace UK. Croydon fan
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'I took a DNA test to trace my family - it blew my life apart'
One man says he wishes he had never traced his family tree after he made a shocking discovery.
www.bbc.co.uk
So my Dad took one of these a while back. This summer I decided to use it to try and help build our Jamaican family tree. I noticed it showed a half aunt he hadn’t noticed.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce3kv2zl48po
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Yes, I think this is what the “it’s smart not to do income tax” stuff is missing. If you remove salary sacrifice on someone’s pension contributions you are increasing their income tax! If you freeze thresholds you are increasing their income tax!
Issue for Labour now isn't whether they break their manifesto pledge on tax. It is whether they do so in a way which is blatant, honest but sustainable - or whether they do so by a myriad of complex and likely insufficient means whilst arguing they are not.
Imho, one seems more toxic than the other
Imho, one seems more toxic than the other
November 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Yes, I think this is what the “it’s smart not to do income tax” stuff is missing. If you remove salary sacrifice on someone’s pension contributions you are increasing their income tax! If you freeze thresholds you are increasing their income tax!
Interesting that the estimated winner for Croydon East here is Reform. Although they'll have to do a better job at picking a candidate than they did for the Mayorals. @insidecroydon.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
November 13, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Interesting that the estimated winner for Croydon East here is Reform. Although they'll have to do a better job at picking a candidate than they did for the Mayorals. @insidecroydon.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:46 AM
She didn’t mention migration did she? Philp is MP for many from groups Pochin was talking about, including much of my family. Him saying this is revealing because clearly to the modern Tory party we will always be migrants no matter how many generations we’ve been here. bsky.app/profile/adam...
Conservative Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp repeatedly refusing to say that he thinks Reform MP Sarah Pochin saying she doesn't like seeing black people on TV was racist.
Says he wouldn't use her "language" but it's right for her to express "legitimate concerns" about migration
Says he wouldn't use her "language" but it's right for her to express "legitimate concerns" about migration
October 26, 2025 at 10:12 AM
She didn’t mention migration did she? Philp is MP for many from groups Pochin was talking about, including much of my family. Him saying this is revealing because clearly to the modern Tory party we will always be migrants no matter how many generations we’ve been here. bsky.app/profile/adam...
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We're going to use military force to ethnically cleanse a nation of at least 10% of it's population: sensible politics of the everyman
We're going to tax rich people more so everyone except rich people aren't totally fucked the whole time: fantasy politics of the metropolitan elite
We're going to tax rich people more so everyone except rich people aren't totally fucked the whole time: fantasy politics of the metropolitan elite
the Biggest criticism of Polanski seems to be that his politics are utopian and unrealisable in practice - these same people saying this are voting for parties who are all arguing about who can ethnically cleansed Britain the fastest, so you know… pinch of salt pinch of salt
October 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
We're going to use military force to ethnically cleanse a nation of at least 10% of it's population: sensible politics of the everyman
We're going to tax rich people more so everyone except rich people aren't totally fucked the whole time: fantasy politics of the metropolitan elite
We're going to tax rich people more so everyone except rich people aren't totally fucked the whole time: fantasy politics of the metropolitan elite
So my Dad took one of these a while back. This summer I decided to use it to try and help build our Jamaican family tree. I noticed it showed a half aunt he hadn’t noticed.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce3kv2zl48po
'I took a DNA test to trace my family - it blew my life apart'
One man says he wishes he had never traced his family tree after he made a shocking discovery.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
So my Dad took one of these a while back. This summer I decided to use it to try and help build our Jamaican family tree. I noticed it showed a half aunt he hadn’t noticed.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce3kv2zl48po
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I wrote about the history of 'suburban fascism' and the far right in Croydon for Renewal (@renewaljournal.bsky.social), from 1926 to the present
renewal.org.uk/articles/sub...
renewal.org.uk/articles/sub...
Suburban fascism: the far right in twentieth-century Croydon
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Croydon is frequently used as a touchstone for farright narratives of decline and demographic change. Daniel Frost traces the suburb’s ...
renewal.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I wrote about the history of 'suburban fascism' and the far right in Croydon for Renewal (@renewaljournal.bsky.social), from 1926 to the present
renewal.org.uk/articles/sub...
renewal.org.uk/articles/sub...
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Remember when Starmer spoke out against ULEZ because Labour lost the Uxbridge by-election?
Turns out it was a good thing that the Mayor and London Assembly ignored him
Turns out it was a good thing that the Mayor and London Assembly ignored him
Some good news.
London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces.
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.
London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces.
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.
September 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Remember when Starmer spoke out against ULEZ because Labour lost the Uxbridge by-election?
Turns out it was a good thing that the Mayor and London Assembly ignored him
Turns out it was a good thing that the Mayor and London Assembly ignored him
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the Fantastic Four cast get asked about their own personal fantastic four, which leads to some canned niceties from pascal, kirby and quinn, and an insanely he knows ball answer from ebon.
July 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
the Fantastic Four cast get asked about their own personal fantastic four, which leads to some canned niceties from pascal, kirby and quinn, and an insanely he knows ball answer from ebon.
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To catch everyone up:
It’s definitely NOT the Prime Minister’s role to comment on a major social media platform - with 25 million UK users - going full Nazi.
But it definitely IS the Prime Minister’s role to comment on who should play on the 3rd largest stage at Glastonbury.
Clear?
It’s definitely NOT the Prime Minister’s role to comment on a major social media platform - with 25 million UK users - going full Nazi.
But it definitely IS the Prime Minister’s role to comment on who should play on the 3rd largest stage at Glastonbury.
Clear?
Keir Starmer's Government Says Elon Musk's X AI Chatbot Endorsing Hitler Is a 'Matter for the Company'
The Prime Minister's spokesman dismisses calls to leave the social media platform, despite its official 'Grok' bot posting a series of antisemitic comments
bylinetimes.com
July 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
To catch everyone up:
It’s definitely NOT the Prime Minister’s role to comment on a major social media platform - with 25 million UK users - going full Nazi.
But it definitely IS the Prime Minister’s role to comment on who should play on the 3rd largest stage at Glastonbury.
Clear?
It’s definitely NOT the Prime Minister’s role to comment on a major social media platform - with 25 million UK users - going full Nazi.
But it definitely IS the Prime Minister’s role to comment on who should play on the 3rd largest stage at Glastonbury.
Clear?
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So far this year the growth in electricity generated from solar and wind has *exceeded* growth in electricity demand in China – displacing fossil fuels
This is what is exactly what we want to see happening
This is what is exactly what we want to see happening
In the first five months of 2025, coal power has fallen in China compared to 2024.
Solar power is up 120 TWh, meeting 86% of the increase in electricity demand ☀️⚡️
Wind also up substantially
Solar power is up 120 TWh, meeting 86% of the increase in electricity demand ☀️⚡️
Wind also up substantially
July 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
So far this year the growth in electricity generated from solar and wind has *exceeded* growth in electricity demand in China – displacing fossil fuels
This is what is exactly what we want to see happening
This is what is exactly what we want to see happening
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I know Bluesky is much nicer than the other place so I’m just going to be totally real:
It’s tough being a small charity, we’re trying something new, and we need your help.
Please share, and please support positive climate action if you can.
www.wearepossible.org/climatethousand
It’s tough being a small charity, we’re trying something new, and we need your help.
Please share, and please support positive climate action if you can.
www.wearepossible.org/climatethousand
July 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I know Bluesky is much nicer than the other place so I’m just going to be totally real:
It’s tough being a small charity, we’re trying something new, and we need your help.
Please share, and please support positive climate action if you can.
www.wearepossible.org/climatethousand
It’s tough being a small charity, we’re trying something new, and we need your help.
Please share, and please support positive climate action if you can.
www.wearepossible.org/climatethousand
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Study on London 20 mph limits shows:
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%
etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%
etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
20mph limits in London linked to sharp fall in road injuries and deaths, new report finds
A new study published by Transport for London (TfL) has shown that the introduction of 20mph speed limits and zones on local authority-managed roads in London between 1989 and 2013 led to significant…
etsc.eu
June 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Study on London 20 mph limits shows:
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%
etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%
etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
Andor had no right being as great as it is. Now it’s over im bereft 😭.
Has a show ever appealed to my interests so well? bsky.app/profile/infi...
Has a show ever appealed to my interests so well? bsky.app/profile/infi...
Andor tomorrow. Savor it.
May 15, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Andor had no right being as great as it is. Now it’s over im bereft 😭.
Has a show ever appealed to my interests so well? bsky.app/profile/infi...
Has a show ever appealed to my interests so well? bsky.app/profile/infi...
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NEW – Analysis: Clean energy just put China’s CO2 emissions into reverse for first time | @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/6eAcjRU
Read here: buff.ly/6eAcjRU
May 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
NEW – Analysis: Clean energy just put China’s CO2 emissions into reverse for first time | @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/6eAcjRU
Read here: buff.ly/6eAcjRU
Oh no, I wonder what would compel the Tony Blair Institute (clients inc Saudi Arabia) to say this?? bsky.app/profile/theg...
Climate plan based on phasing out fossil fuels doomed to fail, says Tony Blair
Climate plan based on phasing out fossil fuels doomed to fail, says Tony Blair
Former PM claims net zero policies losing public support and says there should be greater focus on carbon capture
* UK politics live – latest updates
Tony Blair has called for the government to change course on climate, suggesting a strategy that limits fossil fuels in the short term or encourages people to limit consumption is “doomed to fail”.
In comments that have prompted a backlash within Labour, the former prime minister suggested the UK government should focus less on renewables and more on technological solutions such as carbon capture. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Oh no, I wonder what would compel the Tony Blair Institute (clients inc Saudi Arabia) to say this?? bsky.app/profile/theg...
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FUN FACT: Plastic is made from fossil fuels.
LESS FUN FACT: New study finds less than 10% of plastic produced globally comes from recycled materials.
Big Oil never wanted a circular economy. Just endless profit.
LESS FUN FACT: New study finds less than 10% of plastic produced globally comes from recycled materials.
Big Oil never wanted a circular economy. Just endless profit.
April 11, 2025 at 12:28 PM
FUN FACT: Plastic is made from fossil fuels.
LESS FUN FACT: New study finds less than 10% of plastic produced globally comes from recycled materials.
Big Oil never wanted a circular economy. Just endless profit.
LESS FUN FACT: New study finds less than 10% of plastic produced globally comes from recycled materials.
Big Oil never wanted a circular economy. Just endless profit.
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🚨BREAKING: Activists have just turned the US Embassy pond red - because the US govt has BLOOD on its hands.
The US is fuelling the unfolding genocide in Gaza - we need to STOP arming the Israeli government now.
The US is fuelling the unfolding genocide in Gaza - we need to STOP arming the Israeli government now.
April 10, 2025 at 8:06 AM
🚨BREAKING: Activists have just turned the US Embassy pond red - because the US govt has BLOOD on its hands.
The US is fuelling the unfolding genocide in Gaza - we need to STOP arming the Israeli government now.
The US is fuelling the unfolding genocide in Gaza - we need to STOP arming the Israeli government now.
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THREAD: How the Sun screwed up its "smoking gun" story on net-zero study
The Sun: "As much as 10% wld be wiped off economic growth by end of decade"
Source: "At no point does this study suggest there will be a drop in UK GDP. It talks abt a 10% transfer…within GDP"
Oops!
1/10
The Sun: "As much as 10% wld be wiped off economic growth by end of decade"
Source: "At no point does this study suggest there will be a drop in UK GDP. It talks abt a 10% transfer…within GDP"
Oops!
1/10
March 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
THREAD: How the Sun screwed up its "smoking gun" story on net-zero study
The Sun: "As much as 10% wld be wiped off economic growth by end of decade"
Source: "At no point does this study suggest there will be a drop in UK GDP. It talks abt a 10% transfer…within GDP"
Oops!
1/10
The Sun: "As much as 10% wld be wiped off economic growth by end of decade"
Source: "At no point does this study suggest there will be a drop in UK GDP. It talks abt a 10% transfer…within GDP"
Oops!
1/10
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Greenpeace must pay hundreds of millions over Dakota pipeline protests, says jury
Greenpeace must pay hundreds of millions over Dakota pipeline protests, says jury
Non-profit said in statement lawsuits like this aimed at ‘destroying the right to peaceful protest’
A jury in North Dakota has decided that the environmental group Greenpeace must pay hundreds of millions of dollars to the pipeline company Energy…
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Greenpeace must pay hundreds of millions over Dakota pipeline protests, says jury
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ULEZ works. It’s that simple.
Expanding the Ultra Low Emission Zone wasn’t a decision I took lightly, but the latest figures show that it was the right one for the health of millions of Londoners.
Expanding the Ultra Low Emission Zone wasn’t a decision I took lightly, but the latest figures show that it was the right one for the health of millions of Londoners.
March 7, 2025 at 7:34 AM
ULEZ works. It’s that simple.
Expanding the Ultra Low Emission Zone wasn’t a decision I took lightly, but the latest figures show that it was the right one for the health of millions of Londoners.
Expanding the Ultra Low Emission Zone wasn’t a decision I took lightly, but the latest figures show that it was the right one for the health of millions of Londoners.
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Come and work on the Spokesperson Network. High impact, very rich learning curve on working with broadcast media, great opportunity to work across different cross sections of our movements. Very happy to have a quick chat with anyone weighing up if it would be a good fit for them.
We're hiring someone for 6 months to work as a press officer on our Spokesperson Network project. It involves placing people in broadcast media on a regular basis, developing & maintaining media contacts and meeting the needs of participants on the programme.
Deadline is 16 Feb> lnkd.in/e4yBdDfs
Deadline is 16 Feb> lnkd.in/e4yBdDfs
February 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Come and work on the Spokesperson Network. High impact, very rich learning curve on working with broadcast media, great opportunity to work across different cross sections of our movements. Very happy to have a quick chat with anyone weighing up if it would be a good fit for them.
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Can't beat physics - 20mph speed limits work
✅ less deaths
✅ less injuries
✅ lower car insurance (!)
✅ cost effective (Welsh scheme past break even after 1 year)
✅ safer, more pleasant streets outside people's homes
Onwards to a blanket 20mph inside Oxford limits
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
✅ less deaths
✅ less injuries
✅ lower car insurance (!)
✅ cost effective (Welsh scheme past break even after 1 year)
✅ safer, more pleasant streets outside people's homes
Onwards to a blanket 20mph inside Oxford limits
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Welsh 20mph speed limit: Fall in serious casualties in first year
Ex-minister says it shows policy was the most successful road safety initiative in modern times.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Can't beat physics - 20mph speed limits work
✅ less deaths
✅ less injuries
✅ lower car insurance (!)
✅ cost effective (Welsh scheme past break even after 1 year)
✅ safer, more pleasant streets outside people's homes
Onwards to a blanket 20mph inside Oxford limits
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
✅ less deaths
✅ less injuries
✅ lower car insurance (!)
✅ cost effective (Welsh scheme past break even after 1 year)
✅ safer, more pleasant streets outside people's homes
Onwards to a blanket 20mph inside Oxford limits
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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"A region of the Pacific Ocean that’s larger than Switzerland is now fully protected from fishing, thanks to the creation of a massive new marine sanctuary in the Marshall Islands"
More fantastic news for your Friday!
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a....
More fantastic news for your Friday!
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a....
A New Marine Protected Area in the Marshall Islands Is Brimming With Life, Like a 'Time Machine' to Oceans Long Ago
The waters around two remote atolls in the central Pacific Ocean—spanning 18,500 square miles—are now protected from fishing
www.smithsonianmag.com
January 31, 2025 at 1:56 PM
"A region of the Pacific Ocean that’s larger than Switzerland is now fully protected from fishing, thanks to the creation of a massive new marine sanctuary in the Marshall Islands"
More fantastic news for your Friday!
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a....
More fantastic news for your Friday!
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a....
Is it being a billionaire?
January 26, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Is it being a billionaire?