Jo Ward
@noush55.bsky.social
Allotmenteer, nature/animal lover, firm believer in social and environmental justice, vegan. Detest neoliberalism!
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Bear in mind that if you held up a sign saying "I support genocide", you would not be arrested under the Terrorism Act.
Just received news that 27 people have been arrested in Parliament Square under the Terrorism Act 2000 for holding signs saying "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action".
This is real police state behaviour.
This is real police state behaviour.
July 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Bear in mind that if you held up a sign saying "I support genocide", you would not be arrested under the Terrorism Act.
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Funny. I would have expected the "Free Speech Union" and the other self-proclaimed defenders of free expression to be all over this. But 🦗🦗🦗
How strange.
www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-arre...
How strange.
www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-arre...
UK arrests 83-year-old priest for backing Palestine Action and opposing Gaza genocide
Outrage after retired priest arrested for supporting Palestine Action amid UK crackdown on pro-Palestine activism
www.middleeasteye.net
July 6, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Funny. I would have expected the "Free Speech Union" and the other self-proclaimed defenders of free expression to be all over this. But 🦗🦗🦗
How strange.
www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-arre...
How strange.
www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-arre...
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To people on this platform saying that those holding "I support Palestine Action" signs deserve to be arrested, because PA has been designated a terrorist group by the government:
Remember that lickspittles and system justifiers have enabled every form of oppression, everywhere.
Remember that lickspittles and system justifiers have enabled every form of oppression, everywhere.
July 6, 2025 at 7:22 AM
To people on this platform saying that those holding "I support Palestine Action" signs deserve to be arrested, because PA has been designated a terrorist group by the government:
Remember that lickspittles and system justifiers have enabled every form of oppression, everywhere.
Remember that lickspittles and system justifiers have enabled every form of oppression, everywhere.
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Tragic that the housing crisis is constantly framed as a "migration issue" rather than a "predatory landlord class" issue.
There's no place for institutional finance in rental markets. It's a predatory extraction machine that robs the poor and middle.
But one thing I'd add: we should stop calling these people "investors". They don't "invest". They buy up and milk existing assets. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
But one thing I'd add: we should stop calling these people "investors". They don't "invest". They buy up and milk existing assets. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Across Europe, the financial sector has pushed up house prices. It's a political timebomb | Tim White
We’ve been living in a great experiment: can finance provide basic human rights such as housing? The answer is increasingly no, says researcher and writer Tim White
www.theguardian.com
July 7, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Tragic that the housing crisis is constantly framed as a "migration issue" rather than a "predatory landlord class" issue.
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At @fightingdirty.bsky.social, we sued over this issue, and lost on the grounds that the Environment Agency couldn't be in breach because the government had issued no direction. An absurdity, which means that poisons continue to be spread on farmland every day. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Millions of tonnes of toxic sewage sludge spread on UK farmland every year
Exclusive: Experts call for stricter regulation as current rules set in 1989 require testing for only a few heavy metals
www.theguardian.com
July 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
At @fightingdirty.bsky.social, we sued over this issue, and lost on the grounds that the Environment Agency couldn't be in breach because the government had issued no direction. An absurdity, which means that poisons continue to be spread on farmland every day. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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We are deliberately being kept in the dark, without proper testing at any point in the chain. God knows what we are consuming already. God knows what we *will* be consuming as these chemicals accumulate in the fields.
This issue is screaming out for government action.
Where is it?
This issue is screaming out for government action.
Where is it?
July 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
We are deliberately being kept in the dark, without proper testing at any point in the chain. God knows what we are consuming already. God knows what we *will* be consuming as these chemicals accumulate in the fields.
This issue is screaming out for government action.
Where is it?
This issue is screaming out for government action.
Where is it?
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Anyone who wants to take on the Tories, Reform and this failing Labour government is a friend of mine.
Looking forward to seeing what this looks like in practice.
Looking forward to seeing what this looks like in practice.
Today, after 14 years, I’m resigning from the Labour Party.
Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.
Join us. The time is now.
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Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.
Join us. The time is now.
Sign up here to stay updated: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...
July 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Anyone who wants to take on the Tories, Reform and this failing Labour government is a friend of mine.
Looking forward to seeing what this looks like in practice.
Looking forward to seeing what this looks like in practice.
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We need bold leadership. Now.
That's why I'm running to be the next leader of the Green Party.
Join our campaign: backzack.com
#BackZack
That's why I'm running to be the next leader of the Green Party.
Join our campaign: backzack.com
#BackZack
May 5, 2025 at 5:50 AM
We need bold leadership. Now.
That's why I'm running to be the next leader of the Green Party.
Join our campaign: backzack.com
#BackZack
That's why I'm running to be the next leader of the Green Party.
Join our campaign: backzack.com
#BackZack
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It has been a long, slow decline. But this is the moment the BBC died as a public service broadcaster. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Gaza: Doctors Under Attack review – this crucial film is the stuff of nightmares. But the world needs to see it
The film the BBC refused to air shows the targeting, detainment and torture of medics in Gaza. Its relentless timeline of horrors will never leave you
www.theguardian.com
July 3, 2025 at 11:37 AM
It has been a long, slow decline. But this is the moment the BBC died as a public service broadcaster. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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One of the astonishing aspects of our times is that once-progressive parties are rushing us towards dystopia almost as fast as the far right is. This week's column is about what we might now face and how to contest it.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Palestine Action isn’t a danger to British democracy – but this repressive government is | George Monbiot
With their illiberal attitudes and ever more draconian use of technology to crack down on protest, it is ministers who now imperil our rights, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
July 4, 2025 at 10:40 AM
One of the astonishing aspects of our times is that once-progressive parties are rushing us towards dystopia almost as fast as the far right is. This week's column is about what we might now face and how to contest it.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Real change is coming.
July 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Real change is coming.
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UPDATE: Can we reach 70,000 now?
Add your name here: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/NoProscription
Add your name here: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/NoProscription
July 1, 2025 at 6:53 AM
UPDATE: Can we reach 70,000 now?
Add your name here: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/NoProscription
Add your name here: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/NoProscription
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💥 BREAKING: Public support for a fairer voting system hits all-time high
The new British Social Attitudes survey report reveals:
- A record 60% of the public want to change the voting system.
- Just 36% back FPTP.
- Electoral reform is backed by supporters of ALL major parties.
The new British Social Attitudes survey report reveals:
- A record 60% of the public want to change the voting system.
- Just 36% back FPTP.
- Electoral reform is backed by supporters of ALL major parties.
June 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM
💥 BREAKING: Public support for a fairer voting system hits all-time high
The new British Social Attitudes survey report reveals:
- A record 60% of the public want to change the voting system.
- Just 36% back FPTP.
- Electoral reform is backed by supporters of ALL major parties.
The new British Social Attitudes survey report reveals:
- A record 60% of the public want to change the voting system.
- Just 36% back FPTP.
- Electoral reform is backed by supporters of ALL major parties.
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I'd love for people to read this statement by Greta Thunberg she posted on Instagram, and my thread about it. I want people to get behind this, especially anyone with a really large platform who cares. This is who it is really aimed at. @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19367...
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19367...
Thread by @SteB777 on Thread Reader App
@SteB777: This was just posted by @GretaThunberg on Instagram. I want to totally endorse this, and I want everyone to get behind this, especially if they are influential and have a platform. It's gone...
threadreaderapp.com
June 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
I'd love for people to read this statement by Greta Thunberg she posted on Instagram, and my thread about it. I want people to get behind this, especially anyone with a really large platform who cares. This is who it is really aimed at. @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19367...
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19367...
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People must watch this. @georgemonbiot.bsky.social at his absolute finest.
I have often got stick for supporting George, but he is one of the best we have. I have very occasionally disagreed with George, but only over small nuances, of strategy and tactics. He has never sold out.
I have often got stick for supporting George, but he is one of the best we have. I have very occasionally disagreed with George, but only over small nuances, of strategy and tactics. He has never sold out.
Sharing This Video Could Get You 14 Years in Prison @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
Sharing This Video Could Get You 14 Years in Prison
This NEW Law is TERRIFYING & Will SILENCE Us All
www.doubledown.news
June 27, 2025 at 8:43 AM
People must watch this. @georgemonbiot.bsky.social at his absolute finest.
I have often got stick for supporting George, but he is one of the best we have. I have very occasionally disagreed with George, but only over small nuances, of strategy and tactics. He has never sold out.
I have often got stick for supporting George, but he is one of the best we have. I have very occasionally disagreed with George, but only over small nuances, of strategy and tactics. He has never sold out.
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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...
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
June 30, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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...
You're going to need a bigger prison.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECkV...
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I've realised that I haven't seen or heard a single swift this year. It's deeply disturbing. How about you?
June 30, 2025 at 7:31 AM
I've realised that I haven't seen or heard a single swift this year. It's deeply disturbing. How about you?
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If you can watch this and then think ‘I won’t share because that might be putting myself on the line’ then you know what you’d have done if you were in Germany when your Jewish neighbours were being loaded into to cattle trucks. Nothing. Please share - it’s our ‘I’m Spartacus moments
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...
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
June 30, 2025 at 8:19 AM
If you can watch this and then think ‘I won’t share because that might be putting myself on the line’ then you know what you’d have done if you were in Germany when your Jewish neighbours were being loaded into to cattle trucks. Nothing. Please share - it’s our ‘I’m Spartacus moments
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This law was passed when Yvette Cooper was a junior minister in Tony Blair's government. She must have known how it could be used to ban non-violent protest groups. Now she has dusted it off to realise its profoundly illiberal potential.
June 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
This law was passed when Yvette Cooper was a junior minister in Tony Blair's government. She must have known how it could be used to ban non-violent protest groups. Now she has dusted it off to realise its profoundly illiberal potential.
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In 2001, as the Terrorism Act 2000 came into force, I warned that it could be used to ban non-violent protest groups and imprison those who support them. Government spokespeople and cheerleaders told me I was talking rubbish.
And here we are.
#PalestineAction
www.monbiot.com/2001/02/22/w...
And here we are.
#PalestineAction
www.monbiot.com/2001/02/22/w...
Wrong T-shirt son? You’re nicked
The act which came into force this week could make terrorists of us all
www.monbiot.com
June 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
In 2001, as the Terrorism Act 2000 came into force, I warned that it could be used to ban non-violent protest groups and imprison those who support them. Government spokespeople and cheerleaders told me I was talking rubbish.
And here we are.
#PalestineAction
www.monbiot.com/2001/02/22/w...
And here we are.
#PalestineAction
www.monbiot.com/2001/02/22/w...
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How does anyone justify this? Seriously, how?
74 killed in Gaza as Israeli forces strike a cafe and fire on people seeking food
Witnesses and medics in Gaza say an Israeli airstrike on a seaside cafe has killed at least 30 people in Gaza City.
apnews.com
July 1, 2025 at 5:05 AM
How does anyone justify this? Seriously, how?
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This principle should run through journalism like the words in a stick of rock. Yet somehow, day after day, it seems to evade the BBC's finest minds.
July 1, 2025 at 7:59 AM
This principle should run through journalism like the words in a stick of rock. Yet somehow, day after day, it seems to evade the BBC's finest minds.
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More than 600 public figures - including @carolinelucas.bsky.social, @graceblakeley.substack.com , @georgemonbiot.bsky.social and @yanisvaroufakis.bsky.social - have signed a statement calling for the government not to proscribe @palaction.bsky.social
Palestine Action: Over 600 public figures call for government not to proscribe direct action group
Caroline Lucas, George Monbiot and Alice Oseman are among the signatories
leftfootforward.org
July 1, 2025 at 10:36 AM
More than 600 public figures - including @carolinelucas.bsky.social, @graceblakeley.substack.com , @georgemonbiot.bsky.social and @yanisvaroufakis.bsky.social - have signed a statement calling for the government not to proscribe @palaction.bsky.social
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Hi @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
It isn’t natural forests that are tinder-dry and burning in Scotland.
The Scottish Gamekeepers Association, NatureScot and the Scottish Greens all fail to suggest closing the shooting estates and returning the land to forest.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
It isn’t natural forests that are tinder-dry and burning in Scotland.
The Scottish Gamekeepers Association, NatureScot and the Scottish Greens all fail to suggest closing the shooting estates and returning the land to forest.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Scottish firefighters tackle wildfires for third day as risk to life grows
Dealing with very serious blazes means fire and rescue service has limited ability to respond to other emergencies
www.theguardian.com
July 1, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Hi @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
It isn’t natural forests that are tinder-dry and burning in Scotland.
The Scottish Gamekeepers Association, NatureScot and the Scottish Greens all fail to suggest closing the shooting estates and returning the land to forest.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
It isn’t natural forests that are tinder-dry and burning in Scotland.
The Scottish Gamekeepers Association, NatureScot and the Scottish Greens all fail to suggest closing the shooting estates and returning the land to forest.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Make it make sense!
June 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Make it make sense!