Tom Holbrook
@thomholbrook.bsky.social
Director of @5th_Studio, architect, Professor @RMIT, generalist, sailor.
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This is very concerning. In future the BBC should submit any proposals for the Reith Lectures to Karoline Leavitt at the White House so that President Trump can sign off on them. Maye Pete Hegseth next year?
November 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM
This is very concerning. In future the BBC should submit any proposals for the Reith Lectures to Karoline Leavitt at the White House so that President Trump can sign off on them. Maye Pete Hegseth next year?
Stick that up your ‘UK has one of the lowest take ups of heat pumps in Europe’ Starmer goes to COP nonsense
Hundreds of thousands to lose heat pump subsidies in Reeves’s budget plan
Hundreds of thousands to lose heat pump subsidies in Reeves’s budget plan
Exclusive: chancellor plans to fund energy efficiency levies via warm homes plan as part of drive to lower energy bills
Hundreds of thousands of homeowners will lose their right to subsidies for eco-friendly heat pumps as a result of government plans to bring down energy bills at the budget.
Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, is planning to announce a series of measures to bring down energy bills amid concerns the country’s stubbornly high cost of living is driving millions of voters to Reform UK. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Stick that up your ‘UK has one of the lowest take ups of heat pumps in Europe’ Starmer goes to COP nonsense
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Voters want both: homes built and wildlife protected.
MPs should listen to the public, not a false "nature vs growth" narrative.
If nature loses at this stage, it will be because they chose not to protect it.
Tell your MP to back nature: action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/... 📢
MPs should listen to the public, not a false "nature vs growth" narrative.
If nature loses at this stage, it will be because they chose not to protect it.
Tell your MP to back nature: action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/... 📢
Help stop the Planning and Infrastructure Bill tearing up nature protections
I've just emailed my MP and asked them to vote to protect nature in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Will you take action too?
action.rspb.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Voters want both: homes built and wildlife protected.
MPs should listen to the public, not a false "nature vs growth" narrative.
If nature loses at this stage, it will be because they chose not to protect it.
Tell your MP to back nature: action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/... 📢
MPs should listen to the public, not a false "nature vs growth" narrative.
If nature loses at this stage, it will be because they chose not to protect it.
Tell your MP to back nature: action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/... 📢
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The BBC has been nurturing this snake at its bosom for years, and now the fucking thing has bitten them
November 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
The BBC has been nurturing this snake at its bosom for years, and now the fucking thing has bitten them
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Trump’s reaction to a poorly-edited clip from a year-old BBC doc is an attempt to make the Epstein Files old news and launder his role in the January 6th attempt to overthrow the U.S Government.
The more people who watch his speech, the better.
youtu.be/8vXEWBenMJY?...
The more people who watch his speech, the better.
youtu.be/8vXEWBenMJY?...
President Trump full speech January 6th, 2021
YouTube video by Donald Trump Archive
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Trump’s reaction to a poorly-edited clip from a year-old BBC doc is an attempt to make the Epstein Files old news and launder his role in the January 6th attempt to overthrow the U.S Government.
The more people who watch his speech, the better.
youtu.be/8vXEWBenMJY?...
The more people who watch his speech, the better.
youtu.be/8vXEWBenMJY?...
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NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
edition.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
The appalling Robbie Gibb needs to go
November 11, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The appalling Robbie Gibb needs to go
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If you have a doubt the MAGA attack on the BBC is not co-ordinated, read what GB News owner told the US
“We need you to come and save us. To rescue us … You are making America great again… We need to make Britain great again”
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“We need you to come and save us. To rescue us … You are making America great again… We need to make Britain great again”
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‘America Must Save Britain’ – Byline Times Digital / Print Edition
GB News’ new programme broadcast live from Washington DC features climate denial, vaccine misinformation, and non-stop praise for Donald Trump – with the channel’s co-owner telling ‘MAGA’ politicians ...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
If you have a doubt the MAGA attack on the BBC is not co-ordinated, read what GB News owner told the US
“We need you to come and save us. To rescue us … You are making America great again… We need to make Britain great again”
subscribe.bylinetimes.com/edition/79/a...
“We need you to come and save us. To rescue us … You are making America great again… We need to make Britain great again”
subscribe.bylinetimes.com/edition/79/a...
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Once every 20 years or so, the director-general of the BBC is forced to resign for being insufficiently rightwing. Alastair Milne in 1987. Greg Dyke in 2004. Tim Davie in 2025. The great irony is that the BBC was in all cases profoundly biased towards established power. But just not biased enough …
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Once every 20 years or so, the director-general of the BBC is forced to resign for being insufficiently rightwing. Alastair Milne in 1987. Greg Dyke in 2004. Tim Davie in 2025. The great irony is that the BBC was in all cases profoundly biased towards established power. But just not biased enough …
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Be clear, the American far right are coming for British democracy.
November 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Be clear, the American far right are coming for British democracy.
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The BBC's senior leadership resigning en masse over one dodgy edit in one programme, simply because the right wing press demands it, tells you everything you need to know about where the power really lies in that relationship
November 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The BBC's senior leadership resigning en masse over one dodgy edit in one programme, simply because the right wing press demands it, tells you everything you need to know about where the power really lies in that relationship
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best part of this is how elon musk's definition of "swindler" is also the most concise possible summary of how he became a billionaire
Rogan, talking about Zohran Mamdani: "What else has he done that makes him a swindler?"
Musk: " Um, well, I, I guess if you say, uh, what I mean, if you, if say, if you say..."
Musk: " Um, well, I, I guess if you say, uh, what I mean, if you, if say, if you say..."
November 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
best part of this is how elon musk's definition of "swindler" is also the most concise possible summary of how he became a billionaire
Presumably the I95 is now clogged with billionaire refugees fleeing communist New York City?
November 6, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Presumably the I95 is now clogged with billionaire refugees fleeing communist New York City?
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ICYMI: This is my STARTER PACK specifically profiling urbanists OUTSIDE of North America! If you love cities and want them to be better for people, please consider following these folks and orgs, and please share this pack as much as you can! Thanks very much.
November 3, 2025 at 5:15 AM
ICYMI: This is my STARTER PACK specifically profiling urbanists OUTSIDE of North America! If you love cities and want them to be better for people, please consider following these folks and orgs, and please share this pack as much as you can! Thanks very much.
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The Bernwood area encompasses much of the East–West railway from Bicester to Milton Keynes and its future connection to Aylesbury. Calvert, where the two lines join, has been repeatedly suggested as a rail-connected “garden city”. www.5thstudio.co.uk/projects/cal...
November 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The Bernwood area encompasses much of the East–West railway from Bicester to Milton Keynes and its future connection to Aylesbury. Calvert, where the two lines join, has been repeatedly suggested as a rail-connected “garden city”. www.5thstudio.co.uk/projects/cal...
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Great British Railways legislation out today! 🎉🚄
Here are 5 ways the government can use public ownership to bring down our extortionate rail fares 🔽
labourlist.org/2025/08/publ...
Here are 5 ways the government can use public ownership to bring down our extortionate rail fares 🔽
labourlist.org/2025/08/publ...
'Five ways to bring rail fares down with public ownership' - LabourList
This Labour government cannot afford to be unambitious about our railway and risk the flagship policy of public ownership.
labourlist.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Great British Railways legislation out today! 🎉🚄
Here are 5 ways the government can use public ownership to bring down our extortionate rail fares 🔽
labourlist.org/2025/08/publ...
Here are 5 ways the government can use public ownership to bring down our extortionate rail fares 🔽
labourlist.org/2025/08/publ...
Great news at last with @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social brilliant win in New York – looking forward to seeing what he can do for that city, which so lacks investment in its public infrastructures.
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Great news at last with @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social brilliant win in New York – looking forward to seeing what he can do for that city, which so lacks investment in its public infrastructures.
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EXCLUSIVE: Sadiq Khan urges New Yorkers to reject the "politics of hatred and fear" and back Zohran Mamdani.
Source close to the mayor highlights the "uncanny" similarities between the Conservative's Islamophobic campaigns against Khan and the attacks on Mamdani
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/04/s...
Source close to the mayor highlights the "uncanny" similarities between the Conservative's Islamophobic campaigns against Khan and the attacks on Mamdani
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/04/s...
Sadiq Khan Urges New Yorkers to Reject 'The Politics of Fear' and Vote for Zohran Mamdani
Source close to the London Mayor accuses Mamdani's political opponents of "weaponising" his Muslim faith in an "uncanny" repeat of Conservative attacks against Khan
bylinetimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Sadiq Khan urges New Yorkers to reject the "politics of hatred and fear" and back Zohran Mamdani.
Source close to the mayor highlights the "uncanny" similarities between the Conservative's Islamophobic campaigns against Khan and the attacks on Mamdani
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/04/s...
Source close to the mayor highlights the "uncanny" similarities between the Conservative's Islamophobic campaigns against Khan and the attacks on Mamdani
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/04/s...
Poor decision by ORR – they should have backed Gemini’s bid to start using Stratford International, relieving pressure on STP and running different routes into Europe
October 30, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Poor decision by ORR – they should have backed Gemini’s bid to start using Stratford International, relieving pressure on STP and running different routes into Europe
The dirty man of Europe www.theguardian.com/environment/...
New planning bill could jeopardise UK’s trade deal with EU, ambassador warns
Exclusive: Proposed legislation removes EU-derived nature protections as government hopes to boost economic growth
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The dirty man of Europe www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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There are no words to describe the pain of Claire Throssell - whose two beautiful boys were murdered by their father after he was allowed contact despite her warnings - or her bravery at helping change the law. If only women like her had been believed sooner. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘No more children are going to die like you’: how Sheffield mother kept her promise to boys killed by father 11 years ago
Claire Throssell has been central to the campaign to repeal parental contact laws following the deaths of her two sons at the hands of their father in 2014
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October 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
There are no words to describe the pain of Claire Throssell - whose two beautiful boys were murdered by their father after he was allowed contact despite her warnings - or her bravery at helping change the law. If only women like her had been believed sooner. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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This government should be aiming to build 90,000 social homes a year - these homes will go to the people who need them most, easing pressure on the private rented market. 2/2 neweconomics.org/2024/10/gove...
Government must build ten times more social homes a year by 2027/28 to meet housing targets
A social housebuilding programme on the scale needed would bring £225bn in economic and social benefits, according to the New Economics Foundation.
neweconomics.org
October 29, 2025 at 11:22 AM
This government should be aiming to build 90,000 social homes a year - these homes will go to the people who need them most, easing pressure on the private rented market. 2/2 neweconomics.org/2024/10/gove...