Daniel Potter
@titan-750.bsky.social
District Councillor for Orwell Ward at Babergh District Council.
Will usually be found posting and sharing Green issues.
Will usually be found posting and sharing Green issues.
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It's why I'm petitioning for a ban on fossil fuel ads in the UK , to halt these companies so flagrantly greenwashing their dirty reputations for financial gain – add your name now petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Ban fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship
Advertisements encourage the use of products and sponsorship promotes a positive reputation & creates a social licence of trust & acceptability. In 2003 a ban on all tobacco advertising was introduced...
petition.parliament.uk
January 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Later today MPs will vote on my Renters’ Rights Bill amendment which would ensure disabled renters are allowed to make adaptations to their home. This is the first time a motion/amendment of mine as MP is going to a vote!
January 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Later today MPs will vote on my Renters’ Rights Bill amendment which would ensure disabled renters are allowed to make adaptations to their home. This is the first time a motion/amendment of mine as MP is going to a vote!
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As if the horrific abuse of young girls by grooming gangs wasn't bad enough, their trauma is being exploited by politicians & others keen to score cheap points
We need less finger-pointing, more listening to survivors & Prof Alexis Jay whose recommendations must be implemented in full
We need less finger-pointing, more listening to survivors & Prof Alexis Jay whose recommendations must be implemented in full
January 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM
As if the horrific abuse of young girls by grooming gangs wasn't bad enough, their trauma is being exploited by politicians & others keen to score cheap points
We need less finger-pointing, more listening to survivors & Prof Alexis Jay whose recommendations must be implemented in full
We need less finger-pointing, more listening to survivors & Prof Alexis Jay whose recommendations must be implemented in full
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Caroline Lucas, "Reform are weaponising climate change"
Tim Montgomerie, "I don't see it as a culture issue but as a cost of living issue"
CL, "How much will it cost us if we dont address the climate issue?"
TM, "A huge amount"
CL, "A huge amount more"
Tim Montgomerie, "I don't see it as a culture issue but as a cost of living issue"
CL, "How much will it cost us if we dont address the climate issue?"
TM, "A huge amount"
CL, "A huge amount more"
December 19, 2024 at 12:53 AM
Caroline Lucas, "Reform are weaponising climate change"
Tim Montgomerie, "I don't see it as a culture issue but as a cost of living issue"
CL, "How much will it cost us if we dont address the climate issue?"
TM, "A huge amount"
CL, "A huge amount more"
Tim Montgomerie, "I don't see it as a culture issue but as a cost of living issue"
CL, "How much will it cost us if we dont address the climate issue?"
TM, "A huge amount"
CL, "A huge amount more"
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This proposal is a dangerous erosion of local democracy. It steal power from communities & risks alienating people from the democratic process - the opposite of devolution
We need genuine decentralisation of powers, not remote super-councils based many miles away
www.bbc.com/news/article...
We need genuine decentralisation of powers, not remote super-councils based many miles away
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Councils to be merged in major overhaul of local powers
Ministers plan to combine smaller councils across England, prompting warnings of "turmoil" over mergers.
www.bbc.com
December 16, 2024 at 11:05 AM
This proposal is a dangerous erosion of local democracy. It steal power from communities & risks alienating people from the democratic process - the opposite of devolution
We need genuine decentralisation of powers, not remote super-councils based many miles away
www.bbc.com/news/article...
We need genuine decentralisation of powers, not remote super-councils based many miles away
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Over the festive season especially it's important to be vigilant against against targeted fraud activity, therefore the Stop! Think Fraud campaign from the National Cyber Security Centre is worth sharing and amplifying. www.ncsc.gov.uk
NCSC
www.ncsc.gov.uk
December 10, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Over the festive season especially it's important to be vigilant against against targeted fraud activity, therefore the Stop! Think Fraud campaign from the National Cyber Security Centre is worth sharing and amplifying. www.ncsc.gov.uk
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Nigel Farage isn't the answer to our problems, Britain. He is the cause of them.
Until my country can work that very simple puzzle out we are doomed.
#bbcqt
Until my country can work that very simple puzzle out we are doomed.
#bbcqt
December 5, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Nigel Farage isn't the answer to our problems, Britain. He is the cause of them.
Until my country can work that very simple puzzle out we are doomed.
#bbcqt
Until my country can work that very simple puzzle out we are doomed.
#bbcqt
In all the years of Question Time this was the worst ever in its presentation and it really did reach low standards this time.
December 5, 2024 at 11:47 PM
In all the years of Question Time this was the worst ever in its presentation and it really did reach low standards this time.
That ends the miserable run, well played AVFC.
December 4, 2024 at 10:17 PM
That ends the miserable run, well played AVFC.
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BREAK ‼️ UK, Parliament votes to support Proportional Representation. It comes after a Ten Minute Rule Bill was brought forward
Ayes: 138
Noes: 136
Majority: 2
The bill will have its first reading in Parliament.
Ayes: 138
Noes: 136
Majority: 2
The bill will have its first reading in Parliament.
December 3, 2024 at 4:31 PM
BREAK ‼️ UK, Parliament votes to support Proportional Representation. It comes after a Ten Minute Rule Bill was brought forward
Ayes: 138
Noes: 136
Majority: 2
The bill will have its first reading in Parliament.
Ayes: 138
Noes: 136
Majority: 2
The bill will have its first reading in Parliament.
More clarity will be discovered once the white paper is formally published and how Labour plans on restructuring local government and future accountability. uk.news.yahoo.com/local-counci...
What we know about reported plans to scrap local councils
Ministers are reportedly considering plans to merge several district councils into larger unitary authorities. Here's what you need to know.
uk.news.yahoo.com
November 25, 2024 at 4:12 PM
More clarity will be discovered once the white paper is formally published and how Labour plans on restructuring local government and future accountability. uk.news.yahoo.com/local-counci...
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Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women & Girls.
Every 10 minutes, partners and family members killed a woman intentionally in 2023.
The Green Party would make misogyny a hate crime across the UK and increase the police’s capacity to deal with domestic violence.
Every 10 minutes, partners and family members killed a woman intentionally in 2023.
The Green Party would make misogyny a hate crime across the UK and increase the police’s capacity to deal with domestic violence.
November 25, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women & Girls.
Every 10 minutes, partners and family members killed a woman intentionally in 2023.
The Green Party would make misogyny a hate crime across the UK and increase the police’s capacity to deal with domestic violence.
Every 10 minutes, partners and family members killed a woman intentionally in 2023.
The Green Party would make misogyny a hate crime across the UK and increase the police’s capacity to deal with domestic violence.
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Cycling is 10 times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities and 100 times more fun.
Cycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities
Active travel can help tackle the climate crisis earlier than electric vehicles – even if you swap the car for a bike for just one trip a day.
theconversation.com
November 23, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Cycling is 10 times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities and 100 times more fun.
Now joined the bluesky community, hoping this new social media network proves to be really engaging and less toxic than it increasingly became with X/Twitter.
November 20, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Now joined the bluesky community, hoping this new social media network proves to be really engaging and less toxic than it increasingly became with X/Twitter.