Philip Grobler
@philipgrobler.bsky.social
Occasional curmudgeon.
Not a fan of fascism.
Solvitur ambulando.
📍Leafy Surrey, England
Not a fan of fascism.
Solvitur ambulando.
📍Leafy Surrey, England
Pinned
Philip Grobler
@philipgrobler.bsky.social
· Jan 23
“In the dark times
Will there also be singing?
Yes, there will also be singing.
About the dark times.”
— Bertolt Brecht
Will there also be singing?
Yes, there will also be singing.
About the dark times.”
— Bertolt Brecht
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A Government of cowards.
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
A Government of cowards.
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Christiane Amanpour, "Antisemitism is a major problem. How do you navigate that?"
Zack Polanski, "I think it is a powerful message to have a Jewish leader and a Muslim deputy leader"
"Antisemitism and Islamophobia are two sides of the same coin"
"And the best response to hatred is solidarity"
Zack Polanski, "I think it is a powerful message to have a Jewish leader and a Muslim deputy leader"
"Antisemitism and Islamophobia are two sides of the same coin"
"And the best response to hatred is solidarity"
November 13, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Christiane Amanpour, "Antisemitism is a major problem. How do you navigate that?"
Zack Polanski, "I think it is a powerful message to have a Jewish leader and a Muslim deputy leader"
"Antisemitism and Islamophobia are two sides of the same coin"
"And the best response to hatred is solidarity"
Zack Polanski, "I think it is a powerful message to have a Jewish leader and a Muslim deputy leader"
"Antisemitism and Islamophobia are two sides of the same coin"
"And the best response to hatred is solidarity"
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Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out
More than 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists have been granted access to the Cop30 climate negotiations in Belém, significantly outnumbering every single country’s delegation apart from the host Brazil, new analysis has found.
One in every 25 participants at this year’s UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to the analysis by the Kick Big Polluters Out (KBPO) coalition, raising serious questions about the corporate capture and credibility of the annual Cop negotiations. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
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This is probably the only thing you need to read about the BBC crisis.
EXCLUSIVE: My @bylinetimes.bsky.social investigation reveals: 'memo' which sparked President Donald Trump to threaten a $1bn lawsuit against BBC was written by lobbyist at firm paid by pro-Trump tech giants and Trump donors bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
'BBC Bias' Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This is probably the only thing you need to read about the BBC crisis.
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Every element of this is comedic perfection.
Russia presented its human-like AI robot. It fell down as it walked onto the stage.
November 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Every element of this is comedic perfection.
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England's water industry and govt put out inflated numbers about the cost of nationalisation.
I asked the Minister to explain the social cost of leaving water in private hands, likely to be over £1 trillion by 2050. Question was notified in advance.
Watch his reply.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eCV...
I asked the Minister to explain the social cost of leaving water in private hands, likely to be over £1 trillion by 2050. Question was notified in advance.
Watch his reply.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eCV...
House of Lords social cost of water 29Oct2025
YouTube video by Prem Sikka
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
England's water industry and govt put out inflated numbers about the cost of nationalisation.
I asked the Minister to explain the social cost of leaving water in private hands, likely to be over £1 trillion by 2050. Question was notified in advance.
Watch his reply.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eCV...
I asked the Minister to explain the social cost of leaving water in private hands, likely to be over £1 trillion by 2050. Question was notified in advance.
Watch his reply.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eCV...
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Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
November 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
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We're told one of these land uses is 'productive', while the other is not.
But in terms of photosynthetic levels, as well as the production of clean air, water, no flooding, a stable climate, etc, etc, the natural ecosystem wins hands down.
As for biodiversity, let's not even go there.
But in terms of photosynthetic levels, as well as the production of clean air, water, no flooding, a stable climate, etc, etc, the natural ecosystem wins hands down.
As for biodiversity, let's not even go there.
November 7, 2025 at 6:34 AM
We're told one of these land uses is 'productive', while the other is not.
But in terms of photosynthetic levels, as well as the production of clean air, water, no flooding, a stable climate, etc, etc, the natural ecosystem wins hands down.
As for biodiversity, let's not even go there.
But in terms of photosynthetic levels, as well as the production of clean air, water, no flooding, a stable climate, etc, etc, the natural ecosystem wins hands down.
As for biodiversity, let's not even go there.
“To be led by a thief is to offer up your most precious treasures to be stolen.
To be led by a liar is to ask to be told lies.
To be led by a tyrant is to sell yourself and those you love into slavery.”
To be led by a liar is to ask to be told lies.
To be led by a tyrant is to sell yourself and those you love into slavery.”
"To be led by a coward is to be controlled by all that the coward fears.
To be led by a fool is to be led by the opportunists who control the fool."
Election day with Octavia Butler on how to choose leaders:
www.themarginalian.org/2020/08/23/o...
To be led by a fool is to be led by the opportunists who control the fool."
Election day with Octavia Butler on how to choose leaders:
www.themarginalian.org/2020/08/23/o...
November 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
“To be led by a thief is to offer up your most precious treasures to be stolen.
To be led by a liar is to ask to be told lies.
To be led by a tyrant is to sell yourself and those you love into slavery.”
To be led by a liar is to ask to be told lies.
To be led by a tyrant is to sell yourself and those you love into slavery.”
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November 1, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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#Sudan: We are deeply concerned about the situation in El Fasher. As fighting intensifies, thousands are trapped with no safe way out. The Rapid Support Forces have announced that they have taken control of the city.
October 27, 2025 at 8:43 PM
#Sudan: We are deeply concerned about the situation in El Fasher. As fighting intensifies, thousands are trapped with no safe way out. The Rapid Support Forces have announced that they have taken control of the city.
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I have a very bad feeling about this...
October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I have a very bad feeling about this...
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Die MAGA-Bewegung will in Großbritannien eine autoritäre Wende nach amerikanischem Vorbild einläuten. Die Voraussetzungen dafür sind erschreckend gut, wie @annettedittert.bsky.social erläuert 👉 www.blaetter.de/podcast – und überall, wo es Podcasts gibt.
October 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Die MAGA-Bewegung will in Großbritannien eine autoritäre Wende nach amerikanischem Vorbild einläuten. Die Voraussetzungen dafür sind erschreckend gut, wie @annettedittert.bsky.social erläuert 👉 www.blaetter.de/podcast – und überall, wo es Podcasts gibt.
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The truth about AI: Power, work and who really benefits youtu.be/bVV1CmbpL8A?...
The truth about AI: Power, work and who really benefits
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
October 28, 2025 at 7:04 AM
The truth about AI: Power, work and who really benefits youtu.be/bVV1CmbpL8A?...
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Braverman deleted this tweet which made me wonder who that previous prisoner was. His name was Junead Ahmed. He was a conman mistakenly released in 2023. She was Home Secretary at the time. Oh.
news.sky.com/story/migran...
news.sky.com/story/migran...
October 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Braverman deleted this tweet which made me wonder who that previous prisoner was. His name was Junead Ahmed. He was a conman mistakenly released in 2023. She was Home Secretary at the time. Oh.
news.sky.com/story/migran...
news.sky.com/story/migran...
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The light over the Atlantic coast of Ireland is like nowhere else on Earth 🌎
October 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The light over the Atlantic coast of Ireland is like nowhere else on Earth 🌎
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At last week’s lobby on Sudan, I spoke to constituents about loved ones caught in the horrors of war — especially in besieged El Fasher, where 250,000 civilians are trapped and starving.
The UK must back an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access & end arms sales to the UAE that is fuelling war.
The UK must back an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access & end arms sales to the UAE that is fuelling war.
October 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
At last week’s lobby on Sudan, I spoke to constituents about loved ones caught in the horrors of war — especially in besieged El Fasher, where 250,000 civilians are trapped and starving.
The UK must back an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access & end arms sales to the UAE that is fuelling war.
The UK must back an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access & end arms sales to the UAE that is fuelling war.
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“Facts Matter. Verifiable, testable, provable facts.” – Stephen Fry
This #GlobalMILWeek, let’s champion reliable info and critical thinking.
See how Full Fact’s building a better information environment: fullfact.org
#CelebrityTraitors
This #GlobalMILWeek, let’s champion reliable info and critical thinking.
See how Full Fact’s building a better information environment: fullfact.org
#CelebrityTraitors
October 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
“Facts Matter. Verifiable, testable, provable facts.” – Stephen Fry
This #GlobalMILWeek, let’s champion reliable info and critical thinking.
See how Full Fact’s building a better information environment: fullfact.org
#CelebrityTraitors
This #GlobalMILWeek, let’s champion reliable info and critical thinking.
See how Full Fact’s building a better information environment: fullfact.org
#CelebrityTraitors
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Tell the government to stop the crackdown on peaceful protest now: act.gp/3J2ntjz
If you agree the govt should not strip away our right to protest, add your name
act.gp
October 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Tell the government to stop the crackdown on peaceful protest now: act.gp/3J2ntjz
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Cost of Privatization,
Thames Water wants to pollute UK rivers with illegal sewage dumping until 2040, pay no fines, law already permits some sewage dumping.
Will still want profits, pay megabucks to execs, dividends and fleece customers.
Public ownership is the only way out.
Thames Water wants to pollute UK rivers with illegal sewage dumping until 2040, pay no fines, law already permits some sewage dumping.
Will still want profits, pay megabucks to execs, dividends and fleece customers.
Public ownership is the only way out.
Thames Water wants permission to pollute Britain's rivers until 2040. No, seriously
Thames Water – Britain's largest water utility – has asked the industry regulator to exempt it from some pollution requirements.
www.bigissue.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Cost of Privatization,
Thames Water wants to pollute UK rivers with illegal sewage dumping until 2040, pay no fines, law already permits some sewage dumping.
Will still want profits, pay megabucks to execs, dividends and fleece customers.
Public ownership is the only way out.
Thames Water wants to pollute UK rivers with illegal sewage dumping until 2040, pay no fines, law already permits some sewage dumping.
Will still want profits, pay megabucks to execs, dividends and fleece customers.
Public ownership is the only way out.
That ballroom extension seems slightly suboptimal …
October 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
That ballroom extension seems slightly suboptimal …
Breaking: The East Wing
October 21, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Breaking: The East Wing
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"Winter is coming, which means we're back to thinking about home heating."
Not sure how my colleague Max Woollard managed to get this past the @nestauk.bsky.social editorial team, but he did and his blog on how to make clean heat more affordable is great...
Not sure how my colleague Max Woollard managed to get this past the @nestauk.bsky.social editorial team, but he did and his blog on how to make clean heat more affordable is great...
Affordability, energy prices and paying for clean heat
By reforming electricity levies and increasing renewable generation, we can decouple electricity from gas prices, reduce bills, and overcome upfront costs - making heat pumps a viable solution for mor...
www.nesta.org.uk
October 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
"Winter is coming, which means we're back to thinking about home heating."
Not sure how my colleague Max Woollard managed to get this past the @nestauk.bsky.social editorial team, but he did and his blog on how to make clean heat more affordable is great...
Not sure how my colleague Max Woollard managed to get this past the @nestauk.bsky.social editorial team, but he did and his blog on how to make clean heat more affordable is great...
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"Parking is such sweet sorrow"
Shakespeare family home damaged by reversing driver
Shakespeare family home damaged by reversing driver
A 17th-century building that housed William Shakespeare's family has been left damaged after a driver reversed into it.
news.sky.com
October 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM
"Parking is such sweet sorrow"