Les Parker
@perfectlyloud.bsky.social
Living in Sleaford. Facilitator of Church by Nature Sleaford Forest Church. Sleaford Climate Action Network. Cycling UK.
Tell Keir Starmer to bring in a wealth tax to fund public spending, rather than punish the poorest people in the world
act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/4319
act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/4319
Prime Minister: Don’t Cut Aid, Tax Wealth
The prime minister has announced a brutal 40% cut to the UK aid budget, in the wake of Donald Trump’s calls for increased military spending. It's a wrong-headed move that represents a retreat from
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February 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Tell Keir Starmer to bring in a wealth tax to fund public spending, rather than punish the poorest people in the world
act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/4319
act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/4319
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Less than 2 weeks to go before this important conference. Are we reading the changing signs of the times? Sign up if you can and bring your lunch and a mug. 😊
February 16, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Less than 2 weeks to go before this important conference. Are we reading the changing signs of the times? Sign up if you can and bring your lunch and a mug. 😊
For Lincolnshire friends: don't forget to book your tickets (but you can just turn up on the day) 🙂
February 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
For Lincolnshire friends: don't forget to book your tickets (but you can just turn up on the day) 🙂
Pope Francis' letter to US Bishops on 'major crisis' with migration in thr USA. Clear and powerful!
www.vatican.va/content/fran...
www.vatican.va/content/fran...
Letter of the Holy Father to the Bishops of the United States of America (10 February 2025) | Francis
Letter of the Holy Father to the Bishops of the United Sates of America, 10 February 2025
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February 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Pope Francis' letter to US Bishops on 'major crisis' with migration in thr USA. Clear and powerful!
www.vatican.va/content/fran...
www.vatican.va/content/fran...
@sarahespencer.bsky.social Good morning from Scargill Sarah 🙂
February 11, 2025 at 9:35 AM
@sarahespencer.bsky.social Good morning from Scargill Sarah 🙂
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When maximum sentence for chaining yourself to railings is over twice maximum sentence for racially aggravated assault, anyone who cares about justice should be appalled. This is a dangerous, undemocratic & disproportionate attack on longstanding right to peaceful protest in UK #DefendOurJuries
January 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
When maximum sentence for chaining yourself to railings is over twice maximum sentence for racially aggravated assault, anyone who cares about justice should be appalled. This is a dangerous, undemocratic & disproportionate attack on longstanding right to peaceful protest in UK #DefendOurJuries
Labour will lose a lot of support unless they realise that the economy is a subset of the environment, not the other way round. We've lost so much already every bit matters now. Ed Milliband, please have a (very strong) word with your colleagues! 😠
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To Keir Starmer & world leaders: set ambitious climate goals!
To Keir Starmer and all other Heads of State, We co-sign the letter to demand ambitious national climate goals. These goals must stop the worst effects of global heating and commit to equitable just s...
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January 23, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Labour will lose a lot of support unless they realise that the economy is a subset of the environment, not the other way round. We've lost so much already every bit matters now. Ed Milliband, please have a (very strong) word with your colleagues! 😠
act.350.org/sign/ndc-ope...
act.350.org/sign/ndc-ope...
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Over 40% of all passenger cars in Japan are K segment microcars (under 660cc).
Around 40% of new cars in the U.K are massive SUVs.
With regulation, you get what you invite.
Around 40% of new cars in the U.K are massive SUVs.
With regulation, you get what you invite.
November 16, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Over 40% of all passenger cars in Japan are K segment microcars (under 660cc).
Around 40% of new cars in the U.K are massive SUVs.
With regulation, you get what you invite.
Around 40% of new cars in the U.K are massive SUVs.
With regulation, you get what you invite.
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This, just 100% this! Was trying to explain the other day how its only with cohesive infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians that the vulnerable users cn use it.. you won't get olders, those with youngsters, or those that feel more risk averse using something that doesn't exist but is necessary
November 9, 2024 at 3:43 PM
This, just 100% this! Was trying to explain the other day how its only with cohesive infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians that the vulnerable users cn use it.. you won't get olders, those with youngsters, or those that feel more risk averse using something that doesn't exist but is necessary
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When you dig into the hidden detail of the government's carbon capture and storage programme, the sheer scale of fiscal and environmental irresponsibility is hard to comprehend. We could be on the hook for £50 billion, with zero benefit. My column. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Labour’s carbon-capture scheme will be Starmer’s white elephant: a terrible mistake costing billions | George Monbiot
The supposedly green project – brainchild of the previous Tory government – will increase emissions, not reduce them, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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October 11, 2024 at 6:50 AM
When you dig into the hidden detail of the government's carbon capture and storage programme, the sheer scale of fiscal and environmental irresponsibility is hard to comprehend. We could be on the hook for £50 billion, with zero benefit. My column. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Yep let’s hope Louise Haigh reads this
Gilligan isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but he’s making some good points here.
Councils shouldn’t be left to do what they like on active travel.
Which is why we now have Active Travel England and their scrutiny/capacity building role.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Councils shouldn’t be left to do what they like on active travel.
Which is why we now have Active Travel England and their scrutiny/capacity building role.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Labour is right about LTNs – the Tories need to learn the same lesson
For all the initial noise against low-traffic neighbourhoods, most people like them and they can benefit the public purse
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August 23, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Yep let’s hope Louise Haigh reads this
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How many more Palestinians have to be massacred or starved before the US and other Western nations stop supplying weapons to Israel?
March 3, 2024 at 8:13 AM
How many more Palestinians have to be massacred or starved before the US and other Western nations stop supplying weapons to Israel?
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Here are the three big things Labour could do to change the disastrous environmental course we're on. Let's see some action.
My latest column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My latest column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Labour must act to save the environment – here’s my three-point plan | George Monbiot
Carbon budgets that add up, proper protection for Britain’s land and sea, and replacing GDP with a wellbeing index. What Guardian columnist George Monbiot wants for Labour’s manifesto
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February 20, 2024 at 9:13 AM
Here are the three big things Labour could do to change the disastrous environmental course we're on. Let's see some action.
My latest column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My latest column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...