Tom Jarman
@tomajar.bsky.social
Searching for the better model that makes the existing obsolete. Rides a tandem. Open democracy, social mobility, fairness and Gaia. Can do, must do, will do.
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Tom Jarman
@tomajar.bsky.social
· Nov 14
As I look out at the world I feel horror. As I look out of my window I feel joy. Where should I look?
So proud to have @simonforstroud.bsky.social as our MP. Outstanding demonstration of integrity and principles.
Watch my full interview with Dr Simon Opher MP here
Israel BANNED Him - Now Labour MP Speaks Out / w. Dr Simon Opher MP
YouTube video by Owen Jones
www.youtube.com
September 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM
So proud to have @simonforstroud.bsky.social as our MP. Outstanding demonstration of integrity and principles.
This is the horror. Our Country. Great Britain. WTF!!!!
I think this is a terrifying descent into authoritarianism, with profound consequences for protest across the board and democractic engagement generally. I wish I could say I was shocked a Labour Government is doing it.
June 24, 2025 at 10:16 AM
This is the horror. Our Country. Great Britain. WTF!!!!
Well said Zoe ... We mustn't stand back and ignore. I've written to my MP @simonforstroud.bsky.social - he's a good guy!
If you are not concerned by the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation because you think it doesn’t impact you, you are wrong.
This is an authoritarian abuse of power by the government & it curtails all of our civil liberties #r4today
This is an authoritarian abuse of power by the government & it curtails all of our civil liberties #r4today
On LBC @zoejardiniere.bsky.social lists 3 previous instances where military aircraft have been targeted by campaigners in order to prevent them being used in war crimes, and she describes the govt banning Palestine Action as terrorists as an abuse of state power.
Well said.
Well said.
June 24, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Well said Zoe ... We mustn't stand back and ignore. I've written to my MP @simonforstroud.bsky.social - he's a good guy!
Journalism like the BBC used to do ... please, please can we go back to this standard? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Israel is accused of the gravest war crimes in Gaza
Distinguished lawyers, senior humanitarians and diplomats tell Jeremy Bowen why they are increasingly concerned about the catastrophe inside Gaza.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Journalism like the BBC used to do ... please, please can we go back to this standard? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Never again must mean never again for anyone.
Humanity, not hierarchy.
Peace, not power.
And truth—even when it’s uncomfortable.
Humanity, not hierarchy.
Peace, not power.
And truth—even when it’s uncomfortable.
June 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Never again must mean never again for anyone.
Humanity, not hierarchy.
Peace, not power.
And truth—even when it’s uncomfortable.
Humanity, not hierarchy.
Peace, not power.
And truth—even when it’s uncomfortable.
What a great question.
Why can’t we have a review which comes up with ‘60 ways we can pivot for peace’…
I’m sick of all this talk of war, aren’t you?
Evolution? It sure is fvcking slow. As a species, we’ll never learn & what the cynic in me thinks is that there’s no money in peace but there is in bullets and bombs, right?
I’m sick of all this talk of war, aren’t you?
Evolution? It sure is fvcking slow. As a species, we’ll never learn & what the cynic in me thinks is that there’s no money in peace but there is in bullets and bombs, right?
June 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
What a great question.
Too optimistic? But I like the advice:
Trump’s undermining of democracy is a deliberate scheme to build an autocracy...
Early opposition is important...
A collective defense works best...
Appeasement is seen by bullies as weakness, an invitation to demand more.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump’s undermining of democracy is a deliberate scheme to build an autocracy...
Early opposition is important...
A collective defense works best...
Appeasement is seen by bullies as weakness, an invitation to demand more.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Have we passed peak Trump? | Kenneth Roth
Since Trump returned to the White House, the checks and balances of US democracy have proved remarkably resilient
www.theguardian.com
June 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Too optimistic? But I like the advice:
Trump’s undermining of democracy is a deliberate scheme to build an autocracy...
Early opposition is important...
A collective defense works best...
Appeasement is seen by bullies as weakness, an invitation to demand more.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump’s undermining of democracy is a deliberate scheme to build an autocracy...
Early opposition is important...
A collective defense works best...
Appeasement is seen by bullies as weakness, an invitation to demand more.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Obvs! Why can't a Labour Government deliver on these glaringly obvious fundamentals for a fair and healthy UK?
Ex-Labour minister calls for wealth tax and public investment in June spending review.
UK needs an economic reset, end of cuts/austerity and neoliberal policies.
Can't revive economy without boosting the purchasing power of the bottom 50%.
Must redistribute. Tax the ultra-rich.
UK needs an economic reset, end of cuts/austerity and neoliberal policies.
Can't revive economy without boosting the purchasing power of the bottom 50%.
Must redistribute. Tax the ultra-rich.
Labour spending review must be ‘economic reset’, Louise Haigh to say
Exclusive: Ex-minister to call for wealth tax, and Andy Burnham to demand focus on housing and education
www.theguardian.com
June 1, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Obvs! Why can't a Labour Government deliver on these glaringly obvious fundamentals for a fair and healthy UK?
Reposted by Tom Jarman
Letter in Times today
May 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Letter in Times today
I found this very moving. Such an important message www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw4Z...
TANK VS TESLA
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
www.youtube.com
May 8, 2025 at 7:42 AM
I found this very moving. Such an important message www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw4Z...
Reposted by Tom Jarman
Reassure people they can tactically vote to keep out Reform tomorrow (May 1st) by voting for..
🟢 GREEN in these places:
stopreformuk.vote/for/greens
🔶 LIBDEM in these places:
stopreformuk.vote/for/libdems
🙋 INDEPENDENT in these places:
stopreformuk.vote/for/independ...
🟢 GREEN in these places:
stopreformuk.vote/for/greens
🔶 LIBDEM in these places:
stopreformuk.vote/for/libdems
🙋 INDEPENDENT in these places:
stopreformuk.vote/for/independ...
April 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Reassure people they can tactically vote to keep out Reform tomorrow (May 1st) by voting for..
🟢 GREEN in these places:
stopreformuk.vote/for/greens
🔶 LIBDEM in these places:
stopreformuk.vote/for/libdems
🙋 INDEPENDENT in these places:
stopreformuk.vote/for/independ...
🟢 GREEN in these places:
stopreformuk.vote/for/greens
🔶 LIBDEM in these places:
stopreformuk.vote/for/libdems
🙋 INDEPENDENT in these places:
stopreformuk.vote/for/independ...
Reposted by Tom Jarman
In working class areas like Stonehouse, Green support is growing strongly
With people disillusioned with Labour it's going to be Green or Reform that they choose
And only one of those is a democratic party
With people disillusioned with Labour it's going to be Green or Reform that they choose
And only one of those is a democratic party
Fantastic turnout to support Stonehouse going green today! Thanks @patdbmcallister.bsky.social @greenpartymolly.bsky.social and all - #stroud
April 13, 2025 at 7:35 AM
In working class areas like Stonehouse, Green support is growing strongly
With people disillusioned with Labour it's going to be Green or Reform that they choose
And only one of those is a democratic party
With people disillusioned with Labour it's going to be Green or Reform that they choose
And only one of those is a democratic party
I am standing for the Green Party in the #Stonehouse Division of #Gloucestershire county council - Exciting, feel very winnable. Promoted by Rob Brookes on behalf of Tom Jarman and Stroud District Green Party, both c/o 17 Great George St, Bristol BS1 5QT.
April 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I am standing for the Green Party in the #Stonehouse Division of #Gloucestershire county council - Exciting, feel very winnable. Promoted by Rob Brookes on behalf of Tom Jarman and Stroud District Green Party, both c/o 17 Great George St, Bristol BS1 5QT.
Fantastic turnout to support Stonehouse going green today! Thanks @patdbmcallister.bsky.social @greenpartymolly.bsky.social and all - #stroud
April 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Fantastic turnout to support Stonehouse going green today! Thanks @patdbmcallister.bsky.social @greenpartymolly.bsky.social and all - #stroud
How can we stand by and not feel personal guilt? How can we not demand our Government acts, that the world acts to stop and care.
A deeply, tragically moving story. How can we?
A deeply, tragically moving story. How can we?
NEW: Hossam Shabat’s Last Article
Filed hours before his killing in an Israeli airstrike, journalist
Hossam Shabat describes the resumption of Israel's scorched earth campaign in his hometown of Beit Hanoun.
Translated through tears by Sharif Kouddous
dropsitenews.com/p/hossam-sha...
Filed hours before his killing in an Israeli airstrike, journalist
Hossam Shabat describes the resumption of Israel's scorched earth campaign in his hometown of Beit Hanoun.
Translated through tears by Sharif Kouddous
dropsitenews.com/p/hossam-sha...
Hossam Shabat’s Last Article
Filed hours before his killing in an Israeli airstrike, journalist Hossam Shabat describes the resumption of Israel's scorched earth campaign in his hometown of Beit Hanoun.
dropsitenews.com
March 25, 2025 at 8:42 AM
How can we stand by and not feel personal guilt? How can we not demand our Government acts, that the world acts to stop and care.
A deeply, tragically moving story. How can we?
A deeply, tragically moving story. How can we?
love this video from @greensorganise.bsky.social - it nails why Greens or so relevant to communities around the UK. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgu5...
We’re taking the FIGHT to REFORM
YouTube video by Greens Organise
www.youtube.com
March 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
love this video from @greensorganise.bsky.social - it nails why Greens or so relevant to communities around the UK. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgu5...
Now standing as an independent - odd when other ex Tories are defecting to Reform. Odd
Suspended Tory Nick Housden says he won't resign and may stand for another party next year
#LDReporter #Gloucestershire
#LDReporter #Gloucestershire
Suspended Tory Nick Housden says he won't resign and may stand for another party
The embattled County Councillor, who is is facing calls to resign, says he may stand for another party in next year's elections
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk
March 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Now standing as an independent - odd when other ex Tories are defecting to Reform. Odd
Reposted by Tom Jarman
“The climate crisis poses a bigger existential threat to this country than Putin does or ever will, so if money can be found for the military there’s no reason why it couldn’t also be found to accelerate self-sufficiency in clean energy.That might really do something for national security”. Spot on👇
Labour needs an urgent history lesson. Its plans couldn’t fund a war and won’t boost growth | Larry Elliott
We are seeing a pale version of military Keynesianism, and for what? That money would be better spent fighting the climate crisis, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott
www.theguardian.com
March 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
“The climate crisis poses a bigger existential threat to this country than Putin does or ever will, so if money can be found for the military there’s no reason why it couldn’t also be found to accelerate self-sufficiency in clean energy.That might really do something for national security”. Spot on👇
Incinerators are such a nonsense. Can we stop now please?
ukwin.org.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/enviro...
ukwin.org.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/enviro...
Copenhagen’s disastrous ski slope-cum-incinerator
Someone thought it was a good idea to build a ski slope on top of a giant, stinky pyre of trash. It wasn’t—not least for the climate
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
March 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Incinerators are such a nonsense. Can we stop now please?
ukwin.org.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/enviro...
ukwin.org.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/enviro...
Still this nonsense goes on. Picture below from early days XR forming a 'waste inspectors blockade' at the Glos incinerator. Good luck guys, we need no more of these monstrosities:
#communityr4c
#communityr4c
March 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Still this nonsense goes on. Picture below from early days XR forming a 'waste inspectors blockade' at the Glos incinerator. Good luck guys, we need no more of these monstrosities:
#communityr4c
#communityr4c
NO MORE!!!!
So much harm at such huge cost to the public purse. Have we still not learnt!
So much harm at such huge cost to the public purse. Have we still not learnt!
♻️🔥 Dozens of MPs have already been contacted—now it’s your turn! England’s incineration capacity is set to surge by 27%, threatening recycling and the circular economy. Tell your MP to call on the Government to act now! ✉️ #NoMoreIncinerators #CircularEconomy ukwin.eaction.org.uk/NoMoreIncine...
March 11, 2025 at 11:39 AM
NO MORE!!!!
So much harm at such huge cost to the public purse. Have we still not learnt!
So much harm at such huge cost to the public purse. Have we still not learnt!
Reposted by Tom Jarman
The blip of burning Covid PPE in its profitability. One terrible policy error meets another terrible policy error.
March 11, 2025 at 11:12 AM
The blip of burning Covid PPE in its profitability. One terrible policy error meets another terrible policy error.
Reposted by Tom Jarman
Glos incinerator: The most expensive incinerator in the Country - and still we are being told porky's by the leaders who breached procurement law to force this on the public.
We can do something about this ...
We can do something about this ...
😲 @GlosCC council tax increased by a hefty 5% despite this: "Cllr Hawthorne said one of his highlights was turning the Javelin Park incinerator into a financial success for the county"?? ☠️☹️💰🤡
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouces...
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouces...
Tory chiefs return from 'time off' just to vote to hike council tax
Buses boss Phil Robinson and highways honcho Dom Morris, who are officially on leave, were present for Shire Hall's budget debate
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk
February 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Glos incinerator: The most expensive incinerator in the Country - and still we are being told porky's by the leaders who breached procurement law to force this on the public.
We can do something about this ...
We can do something about this ...
We've got to do something about the Glos incinerator at Javelin Park! This has been a disaster for locals, and so expensive - we can do something about. PM me to get involved. #stroud @ukwin.bsky.social
#Glos smog alert! ☠️
March 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We've got to do something about the Glos incinerator at Javelin Park! This has been a disaster for locals, and so expensive - we can do something about. PM me to get involved. #stroud @ukwin.bsky.social
Great thread on the most horrific turn of events.
The events as they unfolded, 28 February 2025.
Comments and observations in a thread:
Comments and observations in a thread:
March 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Great thread on the most horrific turn of events.