Laurie Dunkin Wedd
@ldw1.bsky.social
Bought no coal or gas since 1977, no flights since 2006, no petrol since 2015.
PV, EV, domestic battery.
ME/CFS. #UBI
Kent UK.
Sometimes musical.
PV, EV, domestic battery.
ME/CFS. #UBI
Kent UK.
Sometimes musical.
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The hardest goodnight in Ukraine is:
“See you tomorrow.”
Because tomorrow is never guaranteed.
“See you tomorrow.”
Because tomorrow is never guaranteed.
November 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The hardest goodnight in Ukraine is:
“See you tomorrow.”
Because tomorrow is never guaranteed.
“See you tomorrow.”
Because tomorrow is never guaranteed.
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The Farageists are on 25%, while the two parties most clearly opposed to them, and most likely to take votes from Labour, the Greens and LibDems are on a combined 31%. That's a very important political story which has barely been noticed.
November 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The Farageists are on 25%, while the two parties most clearly opposed to them, and most likely to take votes from Labour, the Greens and LibDems are on a combined 31%. That's a very important political story which has barely been noticed.
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At the beginning of November 2025, there were an incredible 1,668,653 fully electric cars on the U.K. 🇬🇧 roads. That’s now 4.73% of cars (or 1 in 21)
In the prior month there were 36,830 EV cars registered, that’s 25.4% of new cars, (or 1 in 4).
(@SMMT & @DVLAgovuk data used)
In the prior month there were 36,830 EV cars registered, that’s 25.4% of new cars, (or 1 in 4).
(@SMMT & @DVLAgovuk data used)
November 29, 2025 at 10:52 PM
At the beginning of November 2025, there were an incredible 1,668,653 fully electric cars on the U.K. 🇬🇧 roads. That’s now 4.73% of cars (or 1 in 21)
In the prior month there were 36,830 EV cars registered, that’s 25.4% of new cars, (or 1 in 4).
(@SMMT & @DVLAgovuk data used)
In the prior month there were 36,830 EV cars registered, that’s 25.4% of new cars, (or 1 in 4).
(@SMMT & @DVLAgovuk data used)
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Following yesterday’s story about Australia’s success tackling cervical cancer with the HPV vaccine, here’s the latest research on how vaccines can help prevent dementia, heart disease and some cancers.
The common vaccines that can prevent chronic disease or some cancers
In addition to cancer, a growing body of research has shown that vaccines can reduce the risk of developing dementia and heart conditions.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Following yesterday’s story about Australia’s success tackling cervical cancer with the HPV vaccine, here’s the latest research on how vaccines can help prevent dementia, heart disease and some cancers.
Bloody immigrants, coming over here and winning Oscars. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sir Tom Stoppard, playwright famed for his wit and depth, dies at 88
The King and Queen pay tribute to a
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Bloody immigrants, coming over here and winning Oscars. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
The Real 'Benefits Street' Protecting Britain's Wealthiest
The sheer scale of outrage about plans to lift children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
I have hated mince pies since childhood. My disappointment at discovering that mincemeat was not what it said was only equalled by that evoked by my first visit to Crystal Palace.
November 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I have hated mince pies since childhood. My disappointment at discovering that mincemeat was not what it said was only equalled by that evoked by my first visit to Crystal Palace.
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No response from the Conservative party to my questions about this and the post still remains on her account.
So apparently openly spreading anti-Muslim hate is absolutely fine now
So apparently openly spreading anti-Muslim hate is absolutely fine now
The Conservative Party's leader in London, Susan Hall, just shared this Islamophobic disinformation about Sadiq Khan, after it was posted on X by a racist troll
November 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
No response from the Conservative party to my questions about this and the post still remains on her account.
So apparently openly spreading anti-Muslim hate is absolutely fine now
So apparently openly spreading anti-Muslim hate is absolutely fine now
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Q1: Why did Farage falsely claim in 2018 that he had “never met the Russian ambassador” when the Russian embassy itself had published a photo of him with Alexander Yakovenko in 2013 – just as Moscow pivoted to disrupting the EU? 3/10
November 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Q1: Why did Farage falsely claim in 2018 that he had “never met the Russian ambassador” when the Russian embassy itself had published a photo of him with Alexander Yakovenko in 2013 – just as Moscow pivoted to disrupting the EU? 3/10
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Copying Denmark’s hardline asylum policy a ‘terrible idea’, Danes say
Helene Brydensholt of the The Alternative party has urged the UK Government to think again, explaining it’s been a disaster for integration and led to more racism
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Helene Brydensholt of the The Alternative party has urged the UK Government to think again, explaining it’s been a disaster for integration and led to more racism
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Copying Denmark’s hardline asylum policy a ‘terrible idea’, Danes say
Helene Brydensholt of the The Alternative party has urged the UK Government to think again, explaining it’s been a disaster for integration and led to more racism
www.mirror.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Copying Denmark’s hardline asylum policy a ‘terrible idea’, Danes say
Helene Brydensholt of the The Alternative party has urged the UK Government to think again, explaining it’s been a disaster for integration and led to more racism
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Helene Brydensholt of the The Alternative party has urged the UK Government to think again, explaining it’s been a disaster for integration and led to more racism
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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"Tests for the disease are unreliable, and can lead to men being treated for a slow-growing cancer that is not going to cause them any harm"
Kenny's case shows how accurate PSA test trends are
His rising trend has led to appropriate treatment
Get tested
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Kenny's case shows how accurate PSA test trends are
His rising trend has led to appropriate treatment
Get tested
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC Sport presenter Kenny Macintyre reveals prostate cancer diagnosis
Announcing the news on air during Off the Ball, Kenny Macintyre said he pushed for three-monthly tests due to his family history.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
"Tests for the disease are unreliable, and can lead to men being treated for a slow-growing cancer that is not going to cause them any harm"
Kenny's case shows how accurate PSA test trends are
His rising trend has led to appropriate treatment
Get tested
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Kenny's case shows how accurate PSA test trends are
His rising trend has led to appropriate treatment
Get tested
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
‘The left has allowed the idea to flourish that taxation represents theft…Every time I hear… people should be allowed to keep more of their own money, I scream… “To use for what? Building their own hospital?”
magazine.newstatesman.com/2025/11/26/letter-of-the-week-a-crisis-of-statecraft/content.html
magazine.newstatesman.com/2025/11/26/letter-of-the-week-a-crisis-of-statecraft/content.html
Letter of the week: A crisis of statecraft
I found Parth Patel’s article about Labour’s tax conundrum (Lines of Dissent, 21 November) to be brilliant and incisive, and a great companion piece to Will Dunn’s piece on the bond market vigilantes ...
magazine.newstatesman.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
‘The left has allowed the idea to flourish that taxation represents theft…Every time I hear… people should be allowed to keep more of their own money, I scream… “To use for what? Building their own hospital?”
magazine.newstatesman.com/2025/11/26/letter-of-the-week-a-crisis-of-statecraft/content.html
magazine.newstatesman.com/2025/11/26/letter-of-the-week-a-crisis-of-statecraft/content.html
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There are think tanks, NGOs, etc that inform and analyse in order to promote serious political debate and others (most?) much more interested in making lots of noise....front runners in first group include @resolutionfoundation.org @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social and @instituteforgovernment.org.uk
Resolution Foundation does some great, informative stuff on policy/politics. Really welcome antidote to the breathless obsession of most of Westminster village with who-said-whattery-when and meaningless opinion poll speculation about the next election. @resolutionfoundation.org
Is welfare spending ''out of control''?
It's estimated to be 10.8 per cent of GDP this financial year.
That's just 0.8 per cent of GDP higher than in 2007-08, and total welfare spending has actually fallen fallen by 1.2 per cent of GDP since 2012-13⤵️ buff.ly/s5mz97u
It's estimated to be 10.8 per cent of GDP this financial year.
That's just 0.8 per cent of GDP higher than in 2007-08, and total welfare spending has actually fallen fallen by 1.2 per cent of GDP since 2012-13⤵️ buff.ly/s5mz97u
November 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
There are think tanks, NGOs, etc that inform and analyse in order to promote serious political debate and others (most?) much more interested in making lots of noise....front runners in first group include @resolutionfoundation.org @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social and @instituteforgovernment.org.uk
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Following the Government’s announcement of plans to introduce a 3p per mile tax on EVs in 2028, new analysis from the @eciu.net has found that the UK’s most-viewed second-hand EVs on Autotrader can still save their owners around £1,450 a year on average.
eciu.net/media/press...
eciu.net/media/press...
November 29, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Following the Government’s announcement of plans to introduce a 3p per mile tax on EVs in 2028, new analysis from the @eciu.net has found that the UK’s most-viewed second-hand EVs on Autotrader can still save their owners around £1,450 a year on average.
eciu.net/media/press...
eciu.net/media/press...
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China’s BEV trucks are breaking the freight economy: $63k–$92k USD for a purpose-built electric heavy truck — each one a lithium vacuum. BEVs now ~22% of China’s heavy-truck sales as diesel falls. The freight S-curve is igniting, & LFP/LMFP demand is about to explode. #Lithium #LFP #LFMP #Disruption
November 29, 2025 at 11:36 AM
China’s BEV trucks are breaking the freight economy: $63k–$92k USD for a purpose-built electric heavy truck — each one a lithium vacuum. BEVs now ~22% of China’s heavy-truck sales as diesel falls. The freight S-curve is igniting, & LFP/LMFP demand is about to explode. #Lithium #LFP #LFMP #Disruption
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At last, we are seeing the emergence of vehicle to home and or grid as a realistic proposition.
Imogen Bhogal finds out more about the amazing system Octopus Energy are launching.
youtu.be/jVTvxnsx7so
Imogen Bhogal finds out more about the amazing system Octopus Energy are launching.
youtu.be/jVTvxnsx7so
The Small EV Showdown - The Ford Puma Gen-E vs BYD Dolphin!
YouTube video by Everything Electric CARS
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 2:01 AM
At last, we are seeing the emergence of vehicle to home and or grid as a realistic proposition.
Imogen Bhogal finds out more about the amazing system Octopus Energy are launching.
youtu.be/jVTvxnsx7so
Imogen Bhogal finds out more about the amazing system Octopus Energy are launching.
youtu.be/jVTvxnsx7so
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In fairness he achieved 2 Conservative governments on the bounce.
Corbyn should call his new party the Demonstration Party. He's never happier than addressing like minded people.
Sadly, like his career, it will achieve very little.
Sadly, like his career, it will achieve very little.
November 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM
In fairness he achieved 2 Conservative governments on the bounce.
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🏴🚨Gillian Martin repping the Scottish Gov said the SNP would NOT embrace swift bricks. The vote is next week. Email her asking the SNP to save swifts by saying yes to swift bricks would be a good thing to do: [email protected]
November 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🏴🚨Gillian Martin repping the Scottish Gov said the SNP would NOT embrace swift bricks. The vote is next week. Email her asking the SNP to save swifts by saying yes to swift bricks would be a good thing to do: [email protected]
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I'm racking my brain who might have the chops to play @zackpolanski.bsky.social in the inevitable TV drama about the Green surge of 2025.
Ideally needs to be a actor/politico type.
Anyone got any ideas?
Answers and donation to the Green Friday Weekend crowdfunder please! 💚
#HopeIsHere
Ideally needs to be a actor/politico type.
Anyone got any ideas?
Answers and donation to the Green Friday Weekend crowdfunder please! 💚
#HopeIsHere
November 29, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I'm racking my brain who might have the chops to play @zackpolanski.bsky.social in the inevitable TV drama about the Green surge of 2025.
Ideally needs to be a actor/politico type.
Anyone got any ideas?
Answers and donation to the Green Friday Weekend crowdfunder please! 💚
#HopeIsHere
Ideally needs to be a actor/politico type.
Anyone got any ideas?
Answers and donation to the Green Friday Weekend crowdfunder please! 💚
#HopeIsHere
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Does this mean we can have the Swansea Tidal Lagoon now? www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wale...
November 29, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Does this mean we can have the Swansea Tidal Lagoon now? www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wale...
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🎄 There are only 3 days until the start of our @biggive.bsky.social Christmas Challenge!
There is no diagnostic test, no effective treatment and no cure for ME.
From 2 - 9 December, by donating to our Big Give Christmas Challenge, you can help us continue to drive breakthrough research into ME.
There is no diagnostic test, no effective treatment and no cure for ME.
From 2 - 9 December, by donating to our Big Give Christmas Challenge, you can help us continue to drive breakthrough research into ME.
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🎄 There are only 3 days until the start of our @biggive.bsky.social Christmas Challenge!
There is no diagnostic test, no effective treatment and no cure for ME.
From 2 - 9 December, by donating to our Big Give Christmas Challenge, you can help us continue to drive breakthrough research into ME.
There is no diagnostic test, no effective treatment and no cure for ME.
From 2 - 9 December, by donating to our Big Give Christmas Challenge, you can help us continue to drive breakthrough research into ME.
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⚡️ Ukrainian naval drones behind 'successful' strike on 2 Russian shadow fleet tankers, source says.
The operation targeted ships that, according to the source, could have transported nearly $70 million worth of oil and helped Moscow bypass international sanctions.
The operation targeted ships that, according to the source, could have transported nearly $70 million worth of oil and helped Moscow bypass international sanctions.
Ukrainian naval drones behind 'successful' strike on 2 Russian shadow fleet tankers, source says
The operation targeted ships that, according to the source, could have transported nearly $70 million worth of oil and helped Moscow bypass international sanctions.
kyivindependent.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
⚡️ Ukrainian naval drones behind 'successful' strike on 2 Russian shadow fleet tankers, source says.
The operation targeted ships that, according to the source, could have transported nearly $70 million worth of oil and helped Moscow bypass international sanctions.
The operation targeted ships that, according to the source, could have transported nearly $70 million worth of oil and helped Moscow bypass international sanctions.
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I was so close to being one of them.
You never forget that moment
When death brushes past you.
And yet, here I am -
Breathing,
Holding on to life as if it’s the most fragile
Treasure in the world.
You never forget that moment
When death brushes past you.
And yet, here I am -
Breathing,
Holding on to life as if it’s the most fragile
Treasure in the world.
November 29, 2025 at 10:26 AM
I was so close to being one of them.
You never forget that moment
When death brushes past you.
And yet, here I am -
Breathing,
Holding on to life as if it’s the most fragile
Treasure in the world.
You never forget that moment
When death brushes past you.
And yet, here I am -
Breathing,
Holding on to life as if it’s the most fragile
Treasure in the world.
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Hey, friends.
I’m alive.
It’s 00:30 pm in Ukraine,
And I’ve only just opened my eyes
After a night that felt endless.
Explosions shook the walls.
The windows trembled.
My neighbors’ house was hit.
The street I know - torn apart.
Many people injured,
Some - died.
I’m alive.
It’s 00:30 pm in Ukraine,
And I’ve only just opened my eyes
After a night that felt endless.
Explosions shook the walls.
The windows trembled.
My neighbors’ house was hit.
The street I know - torn apart.
Many people injured,
Some - died.
November 29, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Hey, friends.
I’m alive.
It’s 00:30 pm in Ukraine,
And I’ve only just opened my eyes
After a night that felt endless.
Explosions shook the walls.
The windows trembled.
My neighbors’ house was hit.
The street I know - torn apart.
Many people injured,
Some - died.
I’m alive.
It’s 00:30 pm in Ukraine,
And I’ve only just opened my eyes
After a night that felt endless.
Explosions shook the walls.
The windows trembled.
My neighbors’ house was hit.
The street I know - torn apart.
Many people injured,
Some - died.
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"We need to stop allowing an essential service such as water to be reduced to nothing more than a revenue stream for profiteers." From our latest blog. @weownit.org.uk @riveractionuk.bsky.social @cathobbs.bsky.social @sophieconquest.bsky.social boycottthameswater.org/licenced-to-...
Licenced to Spill -
IF private water companies did what they are supposed to do as custodians of an essential service they most probably […]
boycottthameswater.org
November 29, 2025 at 10:37 AM
"We need to stop allowing an essential service such as water to be reduced to nothing more than a revenue stream for profiteers." From our latest blog. @weownit.org.uk @riveractionuk.bsky.social @cathobbs.bsky.social @sophieconquest.bsky.social boycottthameswater.org/licenced-to-...