Peter Cheung
@pete-cheung.bsky.social
Humanist, climber, runner, retired teacher (primary and HE), lay adviser (RCGP)
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Something really striking about the energy transition in the UK is that, despite having halved our emissions since 1990, very few people are aware of this success - only a quarter of the public think we've made a meaningful difference to cutting our emissions
June 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Something really striking about the energy transition in the UK is that, despite having halved our emissions since 1990, very few people are aware of this success - only a quarter of the public think we've made a meaningful difference to cutting our emissions
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Some people in recent days have alleged a ‘cover-up’ over the grooming & rape of hundreds of young girls in predominantly northern UK towns, leading to calls for a ‘national’ public inquiry into child sexual exploitation
FWIW here’s a non-exhaustive list of inquiries into #CSE in last 12 yrs…
FWIW here’s a non-exhaustive list of inquiries into #CSE in last 12 yrs…
January 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Some people in recent days have alleged a ‘cover-up’ over the grooming & rape of hundreds of young girls in predominantly northern UK towns, leading to calls for a ‘national’ public inquiry into child sexual exploitation
FWIW here’s a non-exhaustive list of inquiries into #CSE in last 12 yrs…
FWIW here’s a non-exhaustive list of inquiries into #CSE in last 12 yrs…
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92% of the land in this country is inaccessible to the public. England must look to the Scottish model and extend access to nature and heritage in our countryside.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
December 20, 2024 at 9:34 AM
92% of the land in this country is inaccessible to the public. England must look to the Scottish model and extend access to nature and heritage in our countryside.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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New research finds Britain is a “world-leader” in legal crackdown on climate & environmental activism.
UK police are arresting protesters at 3 x average global rate.
Rather than tackling issues provoking such protest, the state’s focus is on punishing dissent.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK police are arresting protesters at 3 x average global rate.
Rather than tackling issues provoking such protest, the state’s focus is on punishing dissent.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Britain leads the world in cracking down on climate activism, study finds
Research shows UK police arrest environmental and climate protesters at three times the average global rate
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2024 at 10:00 PM
New research finds Britain is a “world-leader” in legal crackdown on climate & environmental activism.
UK police are arresting protesters at 3 x average global rate.
Rather than tackling issues provoking such protest, the state’s focus is on punishing dissent.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK police are arresting protesters at 3 x average global rate.
Rather than tackling issues provoking such protest, the state’s focus is on punishing dissent.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The Dobbs decision overturning Roe v Wade led to a 7% increase in infant mortality in the USA. Well done all involved.
www.ajmc.com/view/infant-...
www.ajmc.com/view/infant-...
Infant Mortality Increases Across US Following Dobbs Decision
The Dobbs decision was associated with a 7% absolute increase in overall infant mortality—equivalent to 247 excess deaths—and a 10% increase among infants with congenital anomalies, corresponding to 2...
www.ajmc.com
December 19, 2024 at 9:38 AM
The Dobbs decision overturning Roe v Wade led to a 7% increase in infant mortality in the USA. Well done all involved.
www.ajmc.com/view/infant-...
www.ajmc.com/view/infant-...
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Due to the impact of various tax and benefit policies, increases in the minimum wage do not have an entirely progressive impact on household incomes.
This is the result of some benefits being withdrawn and more taxes being paid as earnings rise.
This is the result of some benefits being withdrawn and more taxes being paid as earnings rise.
December 19, 2024 at 9:39 AM
Due to the impact of various tax and benefit policies, increases in the minimum wage do not have an entirely progressive impact on household incomes.
This is the result of some benefits being withdrawn and more taxes being paid as earnings rise.
This is the result of some benefits being withdrawn and more taxes being paid as earnings rise.
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The Church of England and its tolerance for abusers is a disgrace.
And these bishops who put the safety of children last, well behind their concern for the Church's reputation and fell feeling for their abusing colleagues, should absolutely not be in the House of Lords.
And these bishops who put the safety of children last, well behind their concern for the Church's reputation and fell feeling for their abusing colleagues, should absolutely not be in the House of Lords.
December 17, 2024 at 10:06 PM
The Church of England and its tolerance for abusers is a disgrace.
And these bishops who put the safety of children last, well behind their concern for the Church's reputation and fell feeling for their abusing colleagues, should absolutely not be in the House of Lords.
And these bishops who put the safety of children last, well behind their concern for the Church's reputation and fell feeling for their abusing colleagues, should absolutely not be in the House of Lords.
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Sometimes you don’t need to do your own research. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
December 14, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Sometimes you don’t need to do your own research. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
BBC News website item this morning: "King Henry backs Cromwell as northern rebellion looms." Not really sure they've got their finger on the pulse.
December 1, 2024 at 9:40 AM
BBC News website item this morning: "King Henry backs Cromwell as northern rebellion looms." Not really sure they've got their finger on the pulse.
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If you bring central London to a halt to campaign against catastrophic climate change you're treated as a "barmy" eco "fanatic" who deserves to be locked up.
But if you do the same to hang on to your multimillion pound inheritance tax exemption then you're a brave freedom fighter defying the odds
But if you do the same to hang on to your multimillion pound inheritance tax exemption then you're a brave freedom fighter defying the odds
The 'Two Tier' Journalism Exposed by the Farmers Protests
The glowing coverage handed to the hugely wealthy people leading the campaign against inheritance tax reforms shows who has a voice in the media and who doesn't
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 3:48 PM
If you bring central London to a halt to campaign against catastrophic climate change you're treated as a "barmy" eco "fanatic" who deserves to be locked up.
But if you do the same to hang on to your multimillion pound inheritance tax exemption then you're a brave freedom fighter defying the odds
But if you do the same to hang on to your multimillion pound inheritance tax exemption then you're a brave freedom fighter defying the odds
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Beautiful.. 😊
November 27, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Beautiful.. 😊
Not sure what the data source is here, but the figures feel broadly in line with I've read elsewhere, so I'm reposting.
It's not just the raw £ or $ that matter, it's the enormous influence, politically and economically, that goes with the wealth.
It's not just the raw £ or $ that matter, it's the enormous influence, politically and economically, that goes with the wealth.
In 1970 the richest 1% had about 4x the wealth of the average person, and the richest 0.01% had about 30x.
Now the richest 1% have 12x the wealth of the average person, and the richest 0.01% have 1000x.
This is the problem.
Now the richest 1% have 12x the wealth of the average person, and the richest 0.01% have 1000x.
This is the problem.
November 26, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Not sure what the data source is here, but the figures feel broadly in line with I've read elsewhere, so I'm reposting.
It's not just the raw £ or $ that matter, it's the enormous influence, politically and economically, that goes with the wealth.
It's not just the raw £ or $ that matter, it's the enormous influence, politically and economically, that goes with the wealth.
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Difficult to describe what a dangerous moment we are in.
The owner of Twitter/richest man in the world/closest adviser to the next US president is promoting a far-right Tommy Robinson (!) documentary to his 200 million followers.
This is the mainstreaming of violent, Islamophobic fascism.
The owner of Twitter/richest man in the world/closest adviser to the next US president is promoting a far-right Tommy Robinson (!) documentary to his 200 million followers.
This is the mainstreaming of violent, Islamophobic fascism.
November 24, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Difficult to describe what a dangerous moment we are in.
The owner of Twitter/richest man in the world/closest adviser to the next US president is promoting a far-right Tommy Robinson (!) documentary to his 200 million followers.
This is the mainstreaming of violent, Islamophobic fascism.
The owner of Twitter/richest man in the world/closest adviser to the next US president is promoting a far-right Tommy Robinson (!) documentary to his 200 million followers.
This is the mainstreaming of violent, Islamophobic fascism.
I love this story!
High concept movie idea…
Actually flying with this airline on Tuesday. To Ponta Delgada where this happened.
Actually flying with this airline on Tuesday. To Ponta Delgada where this happened.
Plane grounded for four days after 132 hamsters escape on board
It took airport staff four days to collect all 132 hamsters following their cargo hold adventure
www.independent.co.uk
November 24, 2024 at 7:35 PM
I love this story!
The assisted dying debate is a sensitive and emotive issue. There are some powerful arguments on both sides. My view - in favour - has been strengthened recently by the experience of watching a dear friend whose suffering at the end could have been prevented by such a law.
🧵More in Common have spent the past few months polling & talking to people about assisted dying, we've shared our findings in today's Sunday Times. Speaking to people on both sides has been some of the most moving opinion work I've been involved in. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Two thirds of country back assisted dying
Largest study yet reveals attitudes just days before historic vote, but justice secretary brands bill a ‘state death service’
www.thetimes.com
November 24, 2024 at 7:27 PM
The assisted dying debate is a sensitive and emotive issue. There are some powerful arguments on both sides. My view - in favour - has been strengthened recently by the experience of watching a dear friend whose suffering at the end could have been prevented by such a law.
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Turns out that not vaccinating your kids has consequences, and not just for your kids either.
“The outbreak is the largest the province has seen in more than 30 years, with more than 80 per cent of the cases diagnosed in people under the age of 19”
“The outbreak is the largest the province has seen in more than 30 years, with more than 80 per cent of the cases diagnosed in people under the age of 19”
New Brunswick measles outbreak spreads to 44 people, mostly unvaccinated children
The outbreak is the largest the province has seen in more than 30 years, with more than 80 per cent of the cases diagnosed in people under the age of 19
buff.ly
November 20, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Turns out that not vaccinating your kids has consequences, and not just for your kids either.
“The outbreak is the largest the province has seen in more than 30 years, with more than 80 per cent of the cases diagnosed in people under the age of 19”
“The outbreak is the largest the province has seen in more than 30 years, with more than 80 per cent of the cases diagnosed in people under the age of 19”
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Over 1/3 children living in poverty in UK 👇What's worse is we know what's driving much of child poverty at the moment: the two child limit and the benefit cap. Had the Government lifted the two-child limit it would have lifted ~300,000 children out of poverty and reduced poverty for ~700K children
Shocking news. 36% of UK children are living in poverty according to the latest Social Metrics Commission research (I am one of the Commissioners)
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
November 18, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Over 1/3 children living in poverty in UK 👇What's worse is we know what's driving much of child poverty at the moment: the two child limit and the benefit cap. Had the Government lifted the two-child limit it would have lifted ~300,000 children out of poverty and reduced poverty for ~700K children
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What a chart.
www.economist.com/interactive/...
www.economist.com/interactive/...
November 15, 2024 at 12:37 PM
What a chart.
www.economist.com/interactive/...
www.economist.com/interactive/...
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Perceptive piece by @eddorrell.bsky.social:
The Unnoticed Battle for the Future of Labour's Public Sector Reform Agenda - Progressive Britain
The Government are delivering much needed public service reform, Ed Dorrell analyses how different key Cabinet members are approaching this task.
www.progressivebritain.org
November 15, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Perceptive piece by @eddorrell.bsky.social:
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November 13, 2024 at 10:22 PM
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This was Austrian Airlines' final post over on the Twitter.
November 13, 2024 at 6:08 PM
This was Austrian Airlines' final post over on the Twitter.
Like many others, I've finally had enough of Twitter and have moved to Bluesky. I'm hoping to find it a saner, more civilised platform.
November 13, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Like many others, I've finally had enough of Twitter and have moved to Bluesky. I'm hoping to find it a saner, more civilised platform.