Scott Redding
@scottredding.bsky.social
Fundraising and development at a charity in Coventry. Born Canadian, Irish national, living here for 20 years. I miss snow.
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Scott Redding
@scottredding.bsky.social
· Jan 20
Why the Second Trump Regime Will Be Far More Dangerous
This will be a much more radical regime – and it will operate under conditions that are vastly more favorable to its extremist cause
thomaszimmer.substack.com
How 2025-2029 will be different ... "All strands of the Right – Republican politicians, the media machine, the reactionary intellectual sphere, the conservative base – are embracing rightwing vigilante violence in an increasingly open/aggressive fashion." thomaszimmer.substack.com/p/why-the-se...
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BREAKING 🚨: COP30 is flooded with 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists.
One in every 25 people inside the climate talks is working for the industry that caused this crisis.
They outnumber almost every country, including those losing lives to storms, drought and heat.
One in every 25 people inside the climate talks is working for the industry that caused this crisis.
They outnumber almost every country, including those losing lives to storms, drought and heat.
November 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
BREAKING 🚨: COP30 is flooded with 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists.
One in every 25 people inside the climate talks is working for the industry that caused this crisis.
They outnumber almost every country, including those losing lives to storms, drought and heat.
One in every 25 people inside the climate talks is working for the industry that caused this crisis.
They outnumber almost every country, including those losing lives to storms, drought and heat.
Spain's co-op energy revolution. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘We’re proud to be pioneers’: inside Spain’s community energy revolution
From Taradell to Galicia, cooperatives are supplying cheap, clean electricity to homes and helping tackle fuel poverty
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Spain's co-op energy revolution. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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One ~182km x ~211km solar thermal plant could provide all of America’s electricity, including a fully-electrified land transport sector.
100% clean power from just 0.39% of U.S land.
That’s why renewables are constantly under attack from the fossil fuel industry and their paid mouthpieces.
100% clean power from just 0.39% of U.S land.
That’s why renewables are constantly under attack from the fossil fuel industry and their paid mouthpieces.
November 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
One ~182km x ~211km solar thermal plant could provide all of America’s electricity, including a fully-electrified land transport sector.
100% clean power from just 0.39% of U.S land.
That’s why renewables are constantly under attack from the fossil fuel industry and their paid mouthpieces.
100% clean power from just 0.39% of U.S land.
That’s why renewables are constantly under attack from the fossil fuel industry and their paid mouthpieces.
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Birmingham, my home city, is a fantastic city, with fantastic people- a success story. It has its problems, like anywhere. But the obsession the online right has with it is as transparent as it gets.
October 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Birmingham, my home city, is a fantastic city, with fantastic people- a success story. It has its problems, like anywhere. But the obsession the online right has with it is as transparent as it gets.
If Jenrick goes to 90% white neighbourhoods and says they need to be integrated too, great. But I doubt he does. The idea is that England is default white. And that he thinks that is not racist. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Robert Jenrick accused of fuelling ‘toxic nationalism’ with Birmingham claims
Shadow justice secretary stands by comments made in March amid criticism including from a Tory colleague
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
If Jenrick goes to 90% white neighbourhoods and says they need to be integrated too, great. But I doubt he does. The idea is that England is default white. And that he thinks that is not racist. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
This is really interesting, from 6min 35sec until 10min 20sec, with Michael Gove and John McTernan. The need for the right policies for the 25 years leading up to 2050. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLAp...
They Kicked Me Out For THIS? Owen Jones Visits LABOUR CONFERENCE
YouTube video by Owen Jones
www.youtube.com
October 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This is really interesting, from 6min 35sec until 10min 20sec, with Michael Gove and John McTernan. The need for the right policies for the 25 years leading up to 2050. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLAp...
If there is one thing that will supercharge the loss of Labour voters to the Greens/Lib Dems/Reform, it's ID cards.
September 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
If there is one thing that will supercharge the loss of Labour voters to the Greens/Lib Dems/Reform, it's ID cards.
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"It is time for you, our leaders, to take a strong and united stand." Thanks to the 200+ orgs that joined our call for communities & the country to be brought together for a different way forward – one that's compassionate & united 🧡 www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
200 charities tell leaders to take 'strong stand' against anti-refugee protests
Demonstrations have been held outside hotels housing asylum seekers including the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, and in London and Newcastle. They have been met with counter-protests by anti-racism camp...
www.mirror.co.uk
August 12, 2025 at 10:37 AM
"It is time for you, our leaders, to take a strong and united stand." Thanks to the 200+ orgs that joined our call for communities & the country to be brought together for a different way forward – one that's compassionate & united 🧡 www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Buried in The Observer yesterday was this: UK police knocking on doors demanding details of social media accounts of people, to pass to a foreign government, simply because they happen to live near where a US politician wanted to have a holiday observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
August 11, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Buried in The Observer yesterday was this: UK police knocking on doors demanding details of social media accounts of people, to pass to a foreign government, simply because they happen to live near where a US politician wanted to have a holiday observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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Extortion.
You keep misspelling EXTORTION you lazy ****s!!
You keep misspelling EXTORTION you lazy ****s!!
Exclusive: The Trump administration is seeking a $1 billion settlement from UCLA cnn.it/3UPtS3V
August 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Extortion.
You keep misspelling EXTORTION you lazy ****s!!
You keep misspelling EXTORTION you lazy ****s!!
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New YouGov polling. A monumental failure of our political class to educate, a monumental failure of our media to report fairly, for a generation
August 5, 2025 at 6:27 AM
New YouGov polling. A monumental failure of our political class to educate, a monumental failure of our media to report fairly, for a generation
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This is not caused primarily by "screen time".
It's been caused by the mass eradication of third places for young people in basically every city over the past three decades - and a society that's hostile to the concept of teens socialising in public spaces.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
It's been caused by the mass eradication of third places for young people in basically every city over the past three decades - and a society that's hostile to the concept of teens socialising in public spaces.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
‘Worrying’ levels of screen time means young people losing confidence to socialise in person, minister warns – UK politics live
Culture secretary Lisa Nandy says ‘majority of young people spend all, or almost all, of their free time alone in their bedrooms, online’
www.theguardian.com
August 6, 2025 at 8:46 AM
This is not caused primarily by "screen time".
It's been caused by the mass eradication of third places for young people in basically every city over the past three decades - and a society that's hostile to the concept of teens socialising in public spaces.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
It's been caused by the mass eradication of third places for young people in basically every city over the past three decades - and a society that's hostile to the concept of teens socialising in public spaces.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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The employee asked the girl and her mother if they needed help shopping. That’s it. That’s all. The misinformation, the insinuations (because the facts are inconveniently benign) are EXACTLY what was done to lesbians in the 80s. This is the product of hate and fear, not reality.
August 6, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The employee asked the girl and her mother if they needed help shopping. That’s it. That’s all. The misinformation, the insinuations (because the facts are inconveniently benign) are EXACTLY what was done to lesbians in the 80s. This is the product of hate and fear, not reality.
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Refugees and people seeking asylum are entitled to NHS care. Read our advice article to find out how refugees can access NHS care and what services they're entitled to. bit.ly/456gE7T
July 23, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Refugees and people seeking asylum are entitled to NHS care. Read our advice article to find out how refugees can access NHS care and what services they're entitled to. bit.ly/456gE7T
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Since 1981 only a third of recommendations from reports commissioned by the @ukgovernment.bsky.social on racism have been implemented.
This is not good enough.
Pleased to see @theguardian.com leading with this story - as a country we must do more.
This is not good enough.
Pleased to see @theguardian.com leading with this story - as a country we must do more.
May 26, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Since 1981 only a third of recommendations from reports commissioned by the @ukgovernment.bsky.social on racism have been implemented.
This is not good enough.
Pleased to see @theguardian.com leading with this story - as a country we must do more.
This is not good enough.
Pleased to see @theguardian.com leading with this story - as a country we must do more.
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“I thought England was a good place, more welcoming than Europe, and would help a lot. Now it feels like a hostile land.”
My report on the asylum hotel tensions, and what they reveal about Britain:
My report on the asylum hotel tensions, and what they reveal about Britain:
One year on, tensions still circle Britain’s asylum-seeker hotels
A report from Epping and Diss reveals disconnected and resentful communities.
www.newstatesman.com
July 31, 2025 at 9:20 AM
“I thought England was a good place, more welcoming than Europe, and would help a lot. Now it feels like a hostile land.”
My report on the asylum hotel tensions, and what they reveal about Britain:
My report on the asylum hotel tensions, and what they reveal about Britain:
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Wildfires have claimed 14 lives near Turkey's fourth largest city as a record 50°C heatwave grips the country.
‘Apocalyptic’ Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by 50C heat
Over a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city Bursa
www.independent.co.uk
July 27, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Wildfires have claimed 14 lives near Turkey's fourth largest city as a record 50°C heatwave grips the country.
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See also the nudge-nudge-wink-wink support of people blowing up ULEZ cameras, or defences of the woman who called for arson, there has been a total breakdown of norms on the right against political violence.
This is a bit of a atretch/hope: there were 5 protests, with the largest two being up to 300 people, a total of around a thousand or so people.
July 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
See also the nudge-nudge-wink-wink support of people blowing up ULEZ cameras, or defences of the woman who called for arson, there has been a total breakdown of norms on the right against political violence.
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Here's an idea politicians!
Why not chase the votes of the majority rather than a minority of racist thugs.
Crazy thought I know.
Why not chase the votes of the majority rather than a minority of racist thugs.
Crazy thought I know.
July 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Here's an idea politicians!
Why not chase the votes of the majority rather than a minority of racist thugs.
Crazy thought I know.
Why not chase the votes of the majority rather than a minority of racist thugs.
Crazy thought I know.
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If you were born between 1970-1990 you may not have full MMR protection, even if you had parents who took you for all your jabs. The NHS will give you a free booster. With cases surging, this is a great way to protect yourself & your community. I’m getting mine tomorrow www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
July 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
If you were born between 1970-1990 you may not have full MMR protection, even if you had parents who took you for all your jabs. The NHS will give you a free booster. With cases surging, this is a great way to protect yourself & your community. I’m getting mine tomorrow www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
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A new report by the Charities Aid Foundation has ranked the UK at 64 for its generosity out of 101 countries and territories
UK ranked 64th most generous country in CAF World Giving Report
www.civilsociety.co.uk
July 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
A new report by the Charities Aid Foundation has ranked the UK at 64 for its generosity out of 101 countries and territories
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Artist, photographer & activist Sadia Sikandar, has lived experience of the asylum system & reflects upon what can make refugees & asylum seekers feel welcome in Scotland.
What can we do in our work, celebrations & communities to stand together?
We are proud that Sadia is #partofthebiggerpicture🧩
What can we do in our work, celebrations & communities to stand together?
We are proud that Sadia is #partofthebiggerpicture🧩
July 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Artist, photographer & activist Sadia Sikandar, has lived experience of the asylum system & reflects upon what can make refugees & asylum seekers feel welcome in Scotland.
What can we do in our work, celebrations & communities to stand together?
We are proud that Sadia is #partofthebiggerpicture🧩
What can we do in our work, celebrations & communities to stand together?
We are proud that Sadia is #partofthebiggerpicture🧩
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📢 Recent government announcements show signs that our calls for long-term, flexible investment in doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods are being heard.
As Parliament enters its summer recess, @maddiejennings.bsky.social shares her reflections on these announcements and what’s next: bit.ly/3UtBAR6
As Parliament enters its summer recess, @maddiejennings.bsky.social shares her reflections on these announcements and what’s next: bit.ly/3UtBAR6
End-of-term reflections: Is change finally coming to doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods?
Earlier this week, Local Trust's policy team met with one of the still-new MPs from the 2024 Labour cohort. It's fair to say the end-of-term mood in Portcullis House was palpable and not in a "here co...
bit.ly
July 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
📢 Recent government announcements show signs that our calls for long-term, flexible investment in doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods are being heard.
As Parliament enters its summer recess, @maddiejennings.bsky.social shares her reflections on these announcements and what’s next: bit.ly/3UtBAR6
As Parliament enters its summer recess, @maddiejennings.bsky.social shares her reflections on these announcements and what’s next: bit.ly/3UtBAR6
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“Since 2003 the percentage of people living under autocratic regimes has gone from 50% to 72%. Democracy is losing and I don’t think people realise it. So when we see the world’s most famous liberal democracy becoming authoritarian, we have to sound the alarm,” says @chrischirp.bsky.social.
🏰 Palaces or Parliaments? 🗳️ with @chrischirp.bsky.social
Afghan data leak and superinjunction ⚖️
An index of the USA's slide to autocracy 🍊
@pimlicat.bsky.social's Grin And Share It 💉
@sturdyalex.bsky.social's Wokey-Dokey 🦖
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/135K...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q...
Afghan data leak and superinjunction ⚖️
An index of the USA's slide to autocracy 🍊
@pimlicat.bsky.social's Grin And Share It 💉
@sturdyalex.bsky.social's Wokey-Dokey 🦖
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/135K...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q...
Palaces or Parliaments? Keeping score of Democracy's losses.
Podcast Episode · Quiet Riot · 17/07/2025 · 1h 15m
podcasts.apple.com
July 17, 2025 at 6:32 AM
“Since 2003 the percentage of people living under autocratic regimes has gone from 50% to 72%. Democracy is losing and I don’t think people realise it. So when we see the world’s most famous liberal democracy becoming authoritarian, we have to sound the alarm,” says @chrischirp.bsky.social.
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Politicians shouldn’t be surprised by what happened in Epping. After months of stoking fear about people seeking safety, this is where it leads.
Violence doesn't happen in a vacuum.
Now, more than ever, we must stand with people seeking safety and push back with solidarity and strength💚.
Violence doesn't happen in a vacuum.
Now, more than ever, we must stand with people seeking safety and push back with solidarity and strength💚.
Essex asylum hotel protest turned into 'mindless thuggery', say police
Six people are arrested during a protest outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers in Essex.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Politicians shouldn’t be surprised by what happened in Epping. After months of stoking fear about people seeking safety, this is where it leads.
Violence doesn't happen in a vacuum.
Now, more than ever, we must stand with people seeking safety and push back with solidarity and strength💚.
Violence doesn't happen in a vacuum.
Now, more than ever, we must stand with people seeking safety and push back with solidarity and strength💚.