Tom Jarman

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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Well said Zoe ... We mustn't stand back and ignore. I've written to my MP @simonforstroud.bsky.social - he's a good guy!

Zoe Gardner@zoejardiniere.bsky.social

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

What a great question.

Dee Lomas@deelomas.bsky.social

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?

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...

theguardian.comHave we passed peak Trump? | Kenneth RothSince Trump returned to the White House, the checks and balances of US democracy have proved remarkably resilient

Obvs! Why can't a Labour Government deliver on these glaringly obvious fundamentals for a fair and healthy UK?

Prem Sikka@premnsikka.bsky.social

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.

Tom Jarman reposted

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

Tom Jarman@tomajar.bsky.social

Fantastic turnout to support Stonehouse going green today! Thanks @patdbmcallister.bsky.social @greenpartymolly.bsky.social and all - #stroud

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.

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?

Drop Site@dropsitenews.com

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...

Now standing as an independent - odd when other ex Tories are defecting to Reform. Odd

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“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👇

theguardian.comLabour needs an urgent history lesson. Its plans couldn’t fund a war and won’t boost growth | Larry ElliottWe 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

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

Extinction Rebellion Wimborne@xrwimborne.bsky.social

Coming to East Dorset soon, a toxic plume from Canford Incinerator. Join us in our campaign to #StopCanfordIncinerator #Wimborne #Broadstone #Ferndown #Verwood

NO MORE!!!! 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...

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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 ...

Plume Plotter@plumeplotter.com

😲 @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...

Great post in a thread from an mp with experience and real care. Support for those at end of life, and the decisions they make is so important.

Simon Opher@simonforstroud.bsky.social

Preventing open and honest conversations with patients, denying them the ability to make a fully informed decision, doesn't keep people or doctors safe. Clarity in the law and the process does.

The Doom Loop (see here) explains the problem - we need a solution. Reform et al seem to some like the solution, but are very much part of the every declining doom loop.

Jonathan Portes@jdportes.bsky.social

Good analysis of how migration *does* help explain support for the far-right (just not how some think it does). Obvious relevance to the UK.. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/w...

It has always been the case that you could say Germany learnt from WW2, children were brought up to understand. A proud, mature nation that understood you must not oppress for the sake of 'mein volk' as they had said at the time. Genocide cannot be ignored just because it is convenient

I was very nervous posting this a couple of days ago. So appalling, it couldn't be true could it? Well I trust @owenjones.bsky.social as a source. www.owenjones.news/p/israel-dro...

owenjones.newsIsrael drops genocidal leaflets on GazaThere is no attempt here to suppress genocidal intent
Tom Jarman@tomajar.bsky.social

Shocking, proof of war crimes. #breaking #genocide this on X, but not on Bluesky yet, seems to be genuine. Can anyone verify? Leaflet drop on Gaza today: "... before the implementation of Trump's mandatory plan—which will impose forced displacement upon you whether you accept it or not ..."

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 ...

Plume Plotter@plumeplotter.com

😲 @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...

Shocking, proof of war crimes. #breaking #genocide this on X, but not on Bluesky yet, seems to be genuine. Can anyone verify? Leaflet drop on Gaza today: "... before the implementation of Trump's mandatory plan—which will impose forced displacement upon you whether you accept it or not ..."

Glos incinerator causes smog over our beautiful valleys? Looks like it.

Plume Plotter@plumeplotter.com

Yes! It was unusually dry. Relative humidity at that time was only about 57% (Glos airport) or 65% (Quedgeley). 🌵 www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pw...

Excellent report shows - rooftop solar can make a real dent in in fuel poverty. "The government should consider more means-tested support with up-front costs, including both grants and subsidised loans targeted at low-to-middle income households."

Resolution Foundation@resolutionfoundation.org

The Government is aiming to triple solar capacity by the end of the decade. ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ What will it take to foster a 'rooftop revolution' in solar panels? Read our latest research to find out 👉 https://buff.ly/4hyzAB7