Joel Harman
@joellikesbikes.bsky.social
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absolutely batshit insane for a government to drag out the fuel duty "freeze" (annual tax cut) even further
When can you declare an emergency over?
The 5p “emergency” petrol tax cut was introduced in March 2022, to offset a spike in prices
They are now about 30p down on that month, & about 50p down on the absolute peak
The 5p “emergency” petrol tax cut was introduced in March 2022, to offset a spike in prices
They are now about 30p down on that month, & about 50p down on the absolute peak
November 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
absolutely batshit insane for a government to drag out the fuel duty "freeze" (annual tax cut) even further
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This.
This right here is why proper cycling infrastructure is an investment in our communities and our future.
It is only the beginning. This route isn’t even fully finished.
When we stop imagining and start doing, change happens.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
@edi.bike
@chasbooth.bsky.social
This right here is why proper cycling infrastructure is an investment in our communities and our future.
It is only the beginning. This route isn’t even fully finished.
When we stop imagining and start doing, change happens.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
@edi.bike
@chasbooth.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM
This.
This right here is why proper cycling infrastructure is an investment in our communities and our future.
It is only the beginning. This route isn’t even fully finished.
When we stop imagining and start doing, change happens.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
@edi.bike
@chasbooth.bsky.social
This right here is why proper cycling infrastructure is an investment in our communities and our future.
It is only the beginning. This route isn’t even fully finished.
When we stop imagining and start doing, change happens.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
@edi.bike
@chasbooth.bsky.social
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We take no joy criticising a young left-wing UK political figure who has often spoken up for workers' rights and progressive causes. But these barely coherent comments from Zarah Sultana on Ukraine sum up much of what is wrong with her wing of the left www.instagram.com/reel/DQT62ys...
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October 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
We take no joy criticising a young left-wing UK political figure who has often spoken up for workers' rights and progressive causes. But these barely coherent comments from Zarah Sultana on Ukraine sum up much of what is wrong with her wing of the left www.instagram.com/reel/DQT62ys...
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Would "writing comically blinkered techbro boosting articles about robotaxis" count as a bullshit job, because
September 5, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Would "writing comically blinkered techbro boosting articles about robotaxis" count as a bullshit job, because
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I know this is very much a secondary point when the US is on a rapid slide towards total and unadulterated fascism but... A @greens4hs2.bsky.social tee has appeared in Washington DC. Which is kinda blowing my mind. Never underestimate the power of angry train nerds. We might yet change the world.
People loudly jeering these unidentified federal agents.
"You're not helping anyone!"
"How much overtime are you getting paid to do nothing!"
"Boooo!"
"You're not helping anyone!"
"How much overtime are you getting paid to do nothing!"
"Boooo!"
August 14, 2025 at 7:31 AM
I know this is very much a secondary point when the US is on a rapid slide towards total and unadulterated fascism but... A @greens4hs2.bsky.social tee has appeared in Washington DC. Which is kinda blowing my mind. Never underestimate the power of angry train nerds. We might yet change the world.
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And remember that below about the 25th income percentile, a household is unlikely to have access to car. They depend on public transport instead.
Labour's response? Subsidise those who can afford cars, reduce support to those who can't
Labour's response? Subsidise those who can afford cars, reduce support to those who can't
–The government doesn't enough money to fund even meagre improvements in public services
–A "temporary" tax cut dating from 2022 could be reversed and raise a substantial sum
–In real terms petrol is cheaper than it has been since 2001*
Government: "nah"
–A "temporary" tax cut dating from 2022 could be reversed and raise a substantial sum
–In real terms petrol is cheaper than it has been since 2001*
Government: "nah"
Fuel duty could be frozen again in cost-of-living boost
Treasury feels vindicated by last year's decision to maintain long-running freeze on petrol and diesel tax take to ease pressure on household budgets
inews.co.uk
July 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
And remember that below about the 25th income percentile, a household is unlikely to have access to car. They depend on public transport instead.
Labour's response? Subsidise those who can afford cars, reduce support to those who can't
Labour's response? Subsidise those who can afford cars, reduce support to those who can't
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As promised, my written evidence is now on the @cityinfinity.bsky.social website blog. It has also been acknowledged by Parliamentary support.
I hope you understand why I have unusually disabled replies.
cityinfinity.co.uk/2025/06/30/b...
I hope you understand why I have unusually disabled replies.
cityinfinity.co.uk/2025/06/30/b...
June 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
As promised, my written evidence is now on the @cityinfinity.bsky.social website blog. It has also been acknowledged by Parliamentary support.
I hope you understand why I have unusually disabled replies.
cityinfinity.co.uk/2025/06/30/b...
I hope you understand why I have unusually disabled replies.
cityinfinity.co.uk/2025/06/30/b...
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This is why things like fuel duty freezes are just a tax break for the richest.
And national data also shows that car ownership goes up very consistently with household income.
2/3rds of cars are owned by above average income households. Richest 10% own about 5x as many as people with lowest incomes.
2/3rds of cars are owned by above average income households. Richest 10% own about 5x as many as people with lowest incomes.
May 20, 2025 at 6:07 AM
This is why things like fuel duty freezes are just a tax break for the richest.
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The #Roseburn Path is indeed glorious on a day like this and the present amenity will be reduced when the railway is restored, but that’s not reason enough to abandon the only feasible tram route to the north and the environmental and social benefits that will bring.
May 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The #Roseburn Path is indeed glorious on a day like this and the present amenity will be reduced when the railway is restored, but that’s not reason enough to abandon the only feasible tram route to the north and the environmental and social benefits that will bring.
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The AfD is praising Starmer.
The new party of the German far-right. That's who Starmer is appealing to, just days after "Victory in Europe" day.
The new party of the German far-right. That's who Starmer is appealing to, just days after "Victory in Europe" day.
Germany's far-right AfD likes Starmer's new approach. Do we really have to ask whether Starmer is going in the right direction? 😱🤔
May 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The AfD is praising Starmer.
The new party of the German far-right. That's who Starmer is appealing to, just days after "Victory in Europe" day.
The new party of the German far-right. That's who Starmer is appealing to, just days after "Victory in Europe" day.
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As ever, road policing in Scotland is reactive rather than proactive.
Chances are this won't be the first time the driver has been a criminal in their car.
The cost of inaction is measured in lives and broken bodies.
Chances are this won't be the first time the driver has been a criminal in their car.
The cost of inaction is measured in lives and broken bodies.
Cyclist taken to hospital following hit and run in Colinton
Police are appealing for information following a hit and run in Edinburgh on Saturday, 15 March, 2025. The incident involving a cyclist and the driver of a black BMW happened on Colinton Road at the junction with Tipperlinn Road,…
Police are appealing for information following a hit and run in Edinburgh on Saturday, 15 March, 2025. The incident involving a cyclist and the driver of a black BMW happened on Colinton Road at the junction with Tipperlinn Road,…
Cyclist taken to hospital following hit and run in Colinton
Police are appealing for information following a hit and run in Edinburgh on Saturday, 15 March, 2025. The incident involving a cyclist and the driver of a black BMW happened on Colinton Road at the junction with Tipperlinn Road, Edinburgh, around 1.30pm on Saturday afternoon. The BMW left the scene prior to officers attending and headed south along Tipperlinn Road and enquiries are ongoing to trace it.
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
March 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
As ever, road policing in Scotland is reactive rather than proactive.
Chances are this won't be the first time the driver has been a criminal in their car.
The cost of inaction is measured in lives and broken bodies.
Chances are this won't be the first time the driver has been a criminal in their car.
The cost of inaction is measured in lives and broken bodies.
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Call it what it is. Trump is explicitly stating he wants to forcibly displace Palestinians. As per the Genocide Convention, this is an absolute call for genocide by the United States President. This isn't a matter you "debate". It is something you condemn, no questions asked. #r4today
February 5, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Call it what it is. Trump is explicitly stating he wants to forcibly displace Palestinians. As per the Genocide Convention, this is an absolute call for genocide by the United States President. This isn't a matter you "debate". It is something you condemn, no questions asked. #r4today