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What an incredible night to be in Belgrade - must have been 20,000 people out (I reckon the average age would be about 30) celebrating their general election and getting rid of pro-Russian President Vučić. It will be interesting to see how the country prospers now. But tonight… nobody cares 🥳

In July 2016 PM Theresa May coined the acronym ‘JAMs’ meaning people who were just about managing. 10 years on they won’t be managing at all. This is Britain today - millions in poverty and 150 UK billionaires with more money than they could spend in a thousand lifetimes. Some things need to change.

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An alien's take on the Bayeux Tapestry.

Future MLB stars? 🤭

Gary Moore Fleetwood Mac Tommy Emmanuel

Climate change recognized in 1912

Well done Channel 4 News this evening for leading on Climate Change as the reason for the next heatwave this evening. Don’t make it the last time!!

Every lamppost in the country is connected to the grid. So why can’t we put a small solar panel and a little windmill + an inverter on every single one?

In case you missed it, here's Count Binface's appearance on the BBC this morning.

For those who want proof of a rapidly warming planet - visit what’s left of the Althabasca glacier in Canada

I’m going to enjoy the World Cup 🤩 but I’m not fooled by it - just like Qatar in 2024 and Russia in 2020 - it’s a whitewash and a distraction from an awful lot of dark, dark stuff, this time in the USA.

I’ve just signed this birthday card for Sir David Attenborough’s 100th -- thought you might like to add your name too!

And where did Harborne’s donations originally come from?

Anyone thinking about voting Deform should read this brilliantly simple piece of analysis!

London needs this

The real problem with data centers: they inherently create a serious pollution problem. There is no "closed-loop system" cooling those centers. They consume large amounts of water and produce toxic byproducts. Studies are compromised to hide these problems. REJECT! /P.1 #datacenters #pollution

BOOM! South Australia's power prices have plummeted as they near 100% renewables, proving to the world that relying on wind and solar with battery back-up is possible, more reliable and costs people less. THIS is how we avoid the next oil crisis. #EnergyRevolution

If I remember my history correctly then a key point of the Nuremberg war crime trials was that ‘I was only obeying orders’ was not a defence to committing atrocities. I wonder if the members of the US and Israeli militaries are thinking about this…

Zia Yusuf is virtually unchallenged by Laura Kuenssberg on a number vital issues - particularly Reform’s proposal to rip up the UK’s opportunity to be energy self-sufficient and protect our environment via renewables. Watch from 43 minutes www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Is Trump’s oil blockade of Cuba (because of its effect on so many children and vulnerable people) a war crime?

One of the most important things we all need to know when it comes to climate action is this: we are not alone. Everywhere I go - like at Princeton yesterday & Michigan today - I meet people doing incredible work to build a better future. When we share what’s happening with others, we build hope.

So Trump says that the future of NATO may be at risk if the Allies don’t commit to help him secure the Strait of Homuz. Article 5 only comes into force when a NATO member is attacked so not applicable here! Typical playground bully tactics the only proper response to which is to walk away.

🔴 BREAKING: Keir Starmer confronts Nigel Farage in the Commons after a Reform UK deputy council leader in Lancashire shared a death threat saying Labour MP Rosie Duffield “should be shot.” Starmer: "If he has any decency or backbone, he will condemn this and sack the individual.”

Dear Sir Keir, A new week - a new start… be bold, decisive and retake the Agenda! Team GB needs to go for gold by rejoining the EU’s customs union to revive growth (and with it, prosperity). Yes, the press will complain bitterly but who cares? Your approval ratings couldn’t be any worse!

I’m absolutely sick of all this politicking around our Government. Yes, mistakes have been made, but I want Sir Kier and Co to get on with the job Joe Public elected them to do. Labour MPs should support, making their views on policy in private rather than wasting everyone’s time infighting 😡

What gets me is the sheer self-centred opportunism of politicians of whatever colour changing party or of a Mayor wanting to ditch one electorate for another. Where are their principles of public service? It’s no wonder so many people are disenchanted and don’t want to vote for any of them 🤮

Very pleased that Andy Burnham will not be allowed to stand in the upcoming bi election - in my view he should finish his mayoral term before thinking about a new job. Leaving early demonstrates opportunism and consideration of self before duty. Manchester deserves better!

European leaders need to grow some cojones and stop pussyfooting around before it’s too late. Trump’s Ukrainian peace plan is utterly unacceptable to anyone except himself and Putin. Neither is it a ‘start point’ for negotiations. Why can none of them see that ‘diplomacy’ is wasted on them both?

One up for the Scots over the lamppost flag flyers…

Why is the Government in trouble? Why is the right wing in ascendancy? Why is immigration such a big issue? Simple answer (and what the government has to sort out): ‘It’s the economy stupid’ People don’t riot etc when they feel well off and our generally happy.

Just signed this important petition to resist billionaires taking over our rights and freedoms. Join me and add your name:

Not sure that the UK is one of the "big players":

Can you imagine the courage it took to preach this message directly to the president? This is what a follower of Jesus looks like. (Partial transcript below.)

A reminder of every breath you take… I don’t have mucky curtains or a dirty camera lens, this is just ordinary dust caught in a beam of sunlight… all part of everyday life

Rachel Reeves tells the CBI yesterday “I’m not coming back with more borrowing or more taxes… As a result, we won't have to do a budget like this ever again." Why is Labour saying that? She doesn’t know what the future may bring so why is she painting herself into a corner… again?

So another COP comes and goes. And another deal is agreed for poorer countries most affected by climate change. But will it ever be delivered? History suggests that we have a right to be sceptical…