Mervyn Carter
@mervyncarter.bsky.social
UK Social change #activist working for #sustainable future.
💚 #Green, #Peace, #Low_impact_living, #Fair_Votes, #Fair_Media, #Rationalism, #European. Born at #312ppm
Twitter refugee.
💚 #Green, #Peace, #Low_impact_living, #Fair_Votes, #Fair_Media, #Rationalism, #European. Born at #312ppm
Twitter refugee.
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Mervyn Carter
@mervyncarter.bsky.social
· Nov 19
[Legacy Tweet from January 22nd 2019]
Unable to unite with expensive and inchoate plans to renovate Colchester Quaker Meeting House, I have laid down the Wardenship and moved back to my flat in Milton Keynes. New path ahead.
Unable to unite with expensive and inchoate plans to renovate Colchester Quaker Meeting House, I have laid down the Wardenship and moved back to my flat in Milton Keynes. New path ahead.
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“And then they made him a fake trophy because he kept whining and moaning and wouldn’t STFU.”
December 6, 2025 at 4:06 AM
“And then they made him a fake trophy because he kept whining and moaning and wouldn’t STFU.”
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"If growth was actually your priority, you would not be doing this."
(Me, stating the obvious)
www.ft.com/content/2b60...
(Me, stating the obvious)
www.ft.com/content/2b60...
Tighter visa rules will cost UK up to £10.8bn
Home Office assessment shows impact of latest changes to immigration regime over next five years
www.ft.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
"If growth was actually your priority, you would not be doing this."
(Me, stating the obvious)
www.ft.com/content/2b60...
(Me, stating the obvious)
www.ft.com/content/2b60...
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New Home Office impact assessment finds that cutting skilled and social care visas will cost the UK up to £10 billion with a central estimate of -£5.4 billion.
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
December 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New Home Office impact assessment finds that cutting skilled and social care visas will cost the UK up to £10 billion with a central estimate of -£5.4 billion.
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
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I’m proud of the work that this Labour Government is doing to support the mission of charities like Safe Families and Home for Good – like scrapping the two-child benefit cap which will lift 450,000 out of poverty.
#miltonkeynes #politics
#miltonkeynes #politics
December 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I’m proud of the work that this Labour Government is doing to support the mission of charities like Safe Families and Home for Good – like scrapping the two-child benefit cap which will lift 450,000 out of poverty.
#miltonkeynes #politics
#miltonkeynes #politics
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More than ever, we are seeing how misinformation is a huge problem online and it is vital that young people are able to spot when they are being exposed to false news and dangerous misinformation.
December 8, 2025 at 10:37 AM
More than ever, we are seeing how misinformation is a huge problem online and it is vital that young people are able to spot when they are being exposed to false news and dangerous misinformation.
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It was lovely to join Show Racism the Red Card in Parliament to celebrate their exhibition about Arsenals first 11 black players.
As we see hateful rhetoric rise, we must combat it by standing together as a community in Milton Keynes and a nation.
As we see hateful rhetoric rise, we must combat it by standing together as a community in Milton Keynes and a nation.
December 8, 2025 at 11:22 AM
It was lovely to join Show Racism the Red Card in Parliament to celebrate their exhibition about Arsenals first 11 black players.
As we see hateful rhetoric rise, we must combat it by standing together as a community in Milton Keynes and a nation.
As we see hateful rhetoric rise, we must combat it by standing together as a community in Milton Keynes and a nation.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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I’m exactly where I want to be in my life…
At home.
Avoiding people!
At home.
Avoiding people!
December 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I’m exactly where I want to be in my life…
At home.
Avoiding people!
At home.
Avoiding people!
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Wifi: Your internet connection is unstable.
Me: Mate, you should see my fvcking life…
Me: Mate, you should see my fvcking life…
December 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Wifi: Your internet connection is unstable.
Me: Mate, you should see my fvcking life…
Me: Mate, you should see my fvcking life…
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Before I agree to 2026…
Imma gonna have to read the small print and all those terms and conditions!
Imma gonna have to read the small print and all those terms and conditions!
December 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Before I agree to 2026…
Imma gonna have to read the small print and all those terms and conditions!
Imma gonna have to read the small print and all those terms and conditions!
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On January 14, I'll be interviewing the extraordinary @rutgerbregman.com in London. Tickets will go fast, so get yours while you can. howtoacademy.com/events/rutge...
December 8, 2025 at 7:28 AM
On January 14, I'll be interviewing the extraordinary @rutgerbregman.com in London. Tickets will go fast, so get yours while you can. howtoacademy.com/events/rutge...
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MPs interact with vulnerable constituents every day, including survivors of domestic abuse, children and people in crisis. While NHS staff, carers, and social workers all have DBS checks, MPs are not subject to the same safeguarding threshold.
That needs to change.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
That needs to change.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Criminals are not barred from becoming MPs - but that's set to change
While professionals must pass strict safeguarding checks, candidates for Parliament can stand even if they have a criminal record or appear on sex offender lists
inews.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM
MPs interact with vulnerable constituents every day, including survivors of domestic abuse, children and people in crisis. While NHS staff, carers, and social workers all have DBS checks, MPs are not subject to the same safeguarding threshold.
That needs to change.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
That needs to change.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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Karma can’t do everything.
Learn to insult people sometimes…
Learn to insult people sometimes…
December 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Karma can’t do everything.
Learn to insult people sometimes…
Learn to insult people sometimes…
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I finally got to see my GP today and showed him the rash on my bum.
He just ignored me and carried on pushing his trolley round Tescos…
He just ignored me and carried on pushing his trolley round Tescos…
December 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I finally got to see my GP today and showed him the rash on my bum.
He just ignored me and carried on pushing his trolley round Tescos…
He just ignored me and carried on pushing his trolley round Tescos…
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So glad that our Parliament will become the first national parliament in the world to become White Ribbon accredited.
We couldn’t do it without the amazing example that Milton Keynes has set to the nation as the first White Ribbon City in the country. Very proud 🤍
#PMQs #WhiteRibbonDay
We couldn’t do it without the amazing example that Milton Keynes has set to the nation as the first White Ribbon City in the country. Very proud 🤍
#PMQs #WhiteRibbonDay
November 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
So glad that our Parliament will become the first national parliament in the world to become White Ribbon accredited.
We couldn’t do it without the amazing example that Milton Keynes has set to the nation as the first White Ribbon City in the country. Very proud 🤍
#PMQs #WhiteRibbonDay
We couldn’t do it without the amazing example that Milton Keynes has set to the nation as the first White Ribbon City in the country. Very proud 🤍
#PMQs #WhiteRibbonDay
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Very pleased that the government has announced reforms to the law on so called ‘bad character evidence’ being used against victims of rape.
It’s the biggest change to rape law in over a decade.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
It’s the biggest change to rape law in over a decade.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Rape victims in England and Wales to be protected from ‘serial liar’ trope in legal shake-up
Exclusive: New laws will also curb questioning and aim to stop complainants being discredited over previous reports
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Very pleased that the government has announced reforms to the law on so called ‘bad character evidence’ being used against victims of rape.
It’s the biggest change to rape law in over a decade.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
It’s the biggest change to rape law in over a decade.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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On the ferry, crossing the Firth of Clyde after a fantastic short break on Arran. We stayed in a brilliant vegan B&B - Stonewater House in Lamlash. Saw otters, red squirrels, eider, mergansers, many shore birds and woodland birds. A stunning place. share.google/AWcMAxYmL56h...
December 1, 2025 at 7:39 AM
On the ferry, crossing the Firth of Clyde after a fantastic short break on Arran. We stayed in a brilliant vegan B&B - Stonewater House in Lamlash. Saw otters, red squirrels, eider, mergansers, many shore birds and woodland birds. A stunning place. share.google/AWcMAxYmL56h...
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To cap it all, a pod of common dolphin just gave us a 21-leap salute.
December 1, 2025 at 8:09 AM
To cap it all, a pod of common dolphin just gave us a 21-leap salute.
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The price I’m paying as a self employed person for nearly half a million kids to be lifted out of extreme poverty.
Stop listening to the millionaires and billionaires who are trying to convince you that this is a bad thing.
Stop listening to the millionaires and billionaires who are trying to convince you that this is a bad thing.
November 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The price I’m paying as a self employed person for nearly half a million kids to be lifted out of extreme poverty.
Stop listening to the millionaires and billionaires who are trying to convince you that this is a bad thing.
Stop listening to the millionaires and billionaires who are trying to convince you that this is a bad thing.
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More tarmac, more emissions, more destruction 💀
Heathrow 3rd runway is a climate clime, when what we need is to draw #RedLinesForAirports and drastically cut air traffic!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Heathrow 3rd runway is a climate clime, when what we need is to draw #RedLinesForAirports and drastically cut air traffic!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Heathrow airport’s £33bn third runway plan chosen by government
Scheme includes plan to move the M25 and could mean up to 760 more planes in the skies around London every day
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
More tarmac, more emissions, more destruction 💀
Heathrow 3rd runway is a climate clime, when what we need is to draw #RedLinesForAirports and drastically cut air traffic!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Heathrow 3rd runway is a climate clime, when what we need is to draw #RedLinesForAirports and drastically cut air traffic!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Researching this week's column, I stumbled across something that amazed me:
the near-absence of reliable data about climate impacts over most of the
world. Due to the rich world's failure to fund research. We don't know
because our governments don't care. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
the near-absence of reliable data about climate impacts over most of the
world. Due to the rich world's failure to fund research. We don't know
because our governments don't care. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
There’s a catastrophic black hole in our climate data – and it’s a gift to deniers | George Monbiot
Climate sceptics tell us that more people die of extreme cold than extreme heat. What’s the truth? asks Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Researching this week's column, I stumbled across something that amazed me:
the near-absence of reliable data about climate impacts over most of the
world. Due to the rich world's failure to fund research. We don't know
because our governments don't care. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
the near-absence of reliable data about climate impacts over most of the
world. Due to the rich world's failure to fund research. We don't know
because our governments don't care. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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A giant hole, with a few ragged edges.
This is a map of the global data we possess on temperature-related deaths.
This is a map of the global data we possess on temperature-related deaths.
November 21, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A giant hole, with a few ragged edges.
This is a map of the global data we possess on temperature-related deaths.
This is a map of the global data we possess on temperature-related deaths.
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Every child deserves a home, a future, and a chance to heal.
#ChildrenAreNonNegotiable #BringKidsBack
#ChildrenAreNonNegotiable #BringKidsBack
November 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Every child deserves a home, a future, and a chance to heal.
#ChildrenAreNonNegotiable #BringKidsBack
#ChildrenAreNonNegotiable #BringKidsBack
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Nathan Gill is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to traitors in this country.
Pro Russia. Anti Europe.
There will be others. Some of us could name some names…
Pro Russia. Anti Europe.
There will be others. Some of us could name some names…
November 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Nathan Gill is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to traitors in this country.
Pro Russia. Anti Europe.
There will be others. Some of us could name some names…
Pro Russia. Anti Europe.
There will be others. Some of us could name some names…