Neil Channing
@neilchanning.bsky.social
@senseichanning at that other place. Professional Gambler. Can be found at www.bettingemporium.com and on Racing TV.
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This, by @giacgrassi.bsky.social, remains one of the simplest and best climate visuals
November 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
This, by @giacgrassi.bsky.social, remains one of the simplest and best climate visuals
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‘Is there anything we can do to alleviate flash flooding?’
Lots - & it’s good to see @floodmary.bsky.social talking here about working with nature, reducing paved areas & rain gardens
But we also need land use change across whole catchments - more trees, restored peat
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lots - & it’s good to see @floodmary.bsky.social talking here about working with nature, reducing paved areas & rain gardens
But we also need land use change across whole catchments - more trees, restored peat
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Is there anything we can do to alleviate flash floods in the West Midlands
Experts say housebuilding and concrete drives are making floods worse, but that there are things we can do.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:27 AM
‘Is there anything we can do to alleviate flash flooding?’
Lots - & it’s good to see @floodmary.bsky.social talking here about working with nature, reducing paved areas & rain gardens
But we also need land use change across whole catchments - more trees, restored peat
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lots - & it’s good to see @floodmary.bsky.social talking here about working with nature, reducing paved areas & rain gardens
But we also need land use change across whole catchments - more trees, restored peat
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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My word but the BBC used to make some really good programmes. Here on the BBC iPlayer you can get Bryan Magee's 1987 'The Great Philosophers' series, where you can (as I currently am doing) watch Sydney Morgenbesser talking about Peirce, James and Dewey.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
The Great Philosophers - Series 1: 13. The American Pragmatists
Bryan Magee and Sidney Morgenbesser discuss the work of the American pragmatists CS Peirce, John Dewey and William James.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
My word but the BBC used to make some really good programmes. Here on the BBC iPlayer you can get Bryan Magee's 1987 'The Great Philosophers' series, where you can (as I currently am doing) watch Sydney Morgenbesser talking about Peirce, James and Dewey.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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‘He wonders why useful labour is so undervalued and useless labour so heavily remunerated. Is capitalism doing something supposedly foreclosed by the profit motive?’
@leninology.bsky.social on David Graeber: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
@leninology.bsky.social on David Graeber: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Richard Seymour · Baseline Communism: David Graeber’s Innovations
Graeber seems to have had most fun as an outsider, a movement anthropologist wending his way among anticapitalist...
www.lrb.co.uk
August 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
‘He wonders why useful labour is so undervalued and useless labour so heavily remunerated. Is capitalism doing something supposedly foreclosed by the profit motive?’
@leninology.bsky.social on David Graeber: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
@leninology.bsky.social on David Graeber: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
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Boris Johnson took 4 days off as NHS warned Covid could ‘overwhelm’ system
Thousands died.
Spent time walking his dog, riding motorcycle, hosting lunches/dinners.
He once said Covid was ‘nature’s way of dealing with old people’, ‘we should let the old people get it’.
Will he be held to account,?
Thousands died.
Spent time walking his dog, riding motorcycle, hosting lunches/dinners.
He once said Covid was ‘nature’s way of dealing with old people’, ‘we should let the old people get it’.
Will he be held to account,?
Boris Johnson took four days off as NHS warned Covid could ‘overwhelm’ system
Files show then PM was walking dog, riding motorbike and hosting guests as pandemic planning stalled in ‘lost month’
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Boris Johnson took 4 days off as NHS warned Covid could ‘overwhelm’ system
Thousands died.
Spent time walking his dog, riding motorcycle, hosting lunches/dinners.
He once said Covid was ‘nature’s way of dealing with old people’, ‘we should let the old people get it’.
Will he be held to account,?
Thousands died.
Spent time walking his dog, riding motorcycle, hosting lunches/dinners.
He once said Covid was ‘nature’s way of dealing with old people’, ‘we should let the old people get it’.
Will he be held to account,?
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We've had 24 hour news for nearly 40 years now, and during that time news stories do stick around if the press keep banging on about them. Things that don't stick tend to be stuff where right wing politicians/the wealthy are on the hook.
It’s a sign of how insane the news cycle is these days that this historic failure of government policy got just one day of news coverage this week.
Not saying that’s right or wrong, but it’s astonishing how quickly the agenda moves on these days.
Not saying that’s right or wrong, but it’s astonishing how quickly the agenda moves on these days.
BREAKING: UK’s response to Covid was “too little too late”. Acting faster could have saved 23,000 lives in England according to the public inquiry.
Boris Johnson presided over a “toxic, sexist, chaotic culture” in No10, where rule-breaking seriously undermined public confidence.
Boris Johnson presided over a “toxic, sexist, chaotic culture” in No10, where rule-breaking seriously undermined public confidence.
November 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We've had 24 hour news for nearly 40 years now, and during that time news stories do stick around if the press keep banging on about them. Things that don't stick tend to be stuff where right wing politicians/the wealthy are on the hook.
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The old Labour right and blue Labour are not the same thing. Blue Labour is doomed to fail precisely because it is not an authentic working class movement or outlook - it’s a think tank project gone weird led by a literal professor…
October 5, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The old Labour right and blue Labour are not the same thing. Blue Labour is doomed to fail precisely because it is not an authentic working class movement or outlook - it’s a think tank project gone weird led by a literal professor…
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In the 15 years Labour have entertained Glasman, I cannot think of one single occasion where he has publicly criticised attacks on working class people, shown working class people solidarity, supported a single working class struggle.
He has enjoyed being a Lord though.
He has enjoyed being a Lord though.
November 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
In the 15 years Labour have entertained Glasman, I cannot think of one single occasion where he has publicly criticised attacks on working class people, shown working class people solidarity, supported a single working class struggle.
He has enjoyed being a Lord though.
He has enjoyed being a Lord though.
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Ultra-processed food (UPF) is linked to harm in every major organ system of the human body .
Increased risk of a dozen health conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and depression.
Companies know but inflict harms to boost profits. Need effective regulation.
Increased risk of a dozen health conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and depression.
Companies know but inflict harms to boost profits. Need effective regulation.
Ultra-processed food linked to harm in every major human organ, study finds
World’s largest scientific review warns consumption of UPFs poses seismic threat to global health and wellbeing
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Ultra-processed food (UPF) is linked to harm in every major organ system of the human body .
Increased risk of a dozen health conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and depression.
Companies know but inflict harms to boost profits. Need effective regulation.
Increased risk of a dozen health conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and depression.
Companies know but inflict harms to boost profits. Need effective regulation.
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UK Budget – is this the end of democracy? youtu.be/g0lEbH2kEw8
UK Budget – The End of Democracy?
YouTube video by Garys Economics
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 11:06 AM
UK Budget – is this the end of democracy? youtu.be/g0lEbH2kEw8
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Since I was elected leader of the Green Party, 100,000 new people have joined.
In just over two months:
170,000 people ready to make hope normal again.
This is only the beginning.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
In just over two months:
170,000 people ready to make hope normal again.
This is only the beginning.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Join the Green Party
Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Since I was elected leader of the Green Party, 100,000 new people have joined.
In just over two months:
170,000 people ready to make hope normal again.
This is only the beginning.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
In just over two months:
170,000 people ready to make hope normal again.
This is only the beginning.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Things move quickly in politics. The idea of a Sunday broadsheet dedicating it's entire front page to @greenparty.org.uk is huge, and let's be honest, a sign of changing times.
People are sitting up and noticing @zackpolanski.bsky.social
join.greenparty.org.uk
People are sitting up and noticing @zackpolanski.bsky.social
join.greenparty.org.uk
November 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Things move quickly in politics. The idea of a Sunday broadsheet dedicating it's entire front page to @greenparty.org.uk is huge, and let's be honest, a sign of changing times.
People are sitting up and noticing @zackpolanski.bsky.social
join.greenparty.org.uk
People are sitting up and noticing @zackpolanski.bsky.social
join.greenparty.org.uk
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🌹🚨 New episode of the Labour Left podcast out now!
Momentum Vice Chair @brynhgriffiths.bsky.social sits down with Labour MP @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social to discuss fighting racism within Parliament, her recent campaign for Deputy Leader - and more!
Don't miss it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4lo...
Momentum Vice Chair @brynhgriffiths.bsky.social sits down with Labour MP @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social to discuss fighting racism within Parliament, her recent campaign for Deputy Leader - and more!
Don't miss it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4lo...
Bell Ribeiro-Addy Interview Labour left Podcast
YouTube video by Labour Left Podcast | @BrynHGriffiths
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:24 AM
🌹🚨 New episode of the Labour Left podcast out now!
Momentum Vice Chair @brynhgriffiths.bsky.social sits down with Labour MP @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social to discuss fighting racism within Parliament, her recent campaign for Deputy Leader - and more!
Don't miss it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4lo...
Momentum Vice Chair @brynhgriffiths.bsky.social sits down with Labour MP @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social to discuss fighting racism within Parliament, her recent campaign for Deputy Leader - and more!
Don't miss it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4lo...
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#bbclaurak: "Would you think Keir Starmer & Rachel Reeves can stay in place if the budget goes the wrong way?"
@unitesharon.bsky.social : "No"
@unitesharon.bsky.social : "No"
November 23, 2025 at 10:10 AM
#bbclaurak: "Would you think Keir Starmer & Rachel Reeves can stay in place if the budget goes the wrong way?"
@unitesharon.bsky.social : "No"
@unitesharon.bsky.social : "No"
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@zackpolanski.bsky.social : "When are we going to see tough choices for multimillionaires and billionaires? It's time to tax the rich" #bbclaurak
November 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
@zackpolanski.bsky.social : "When are we going to see tough choices for multimillionaires and billionaires? It's time to tax the rich" #bbclaurak
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Households face higher energy bills.
No end to profiteering - £30bn last yr.
£4.4bn bills arrears.
128000 a year, including 110,000.pensioners die in fuel poverty.
Must remove all subsidies from bills, pay via general taxation.
Exclude gas produced electricity from general Ofgem pricing formula.
No end to profiteering - £30bn last yr.
£4.4bn bills arrears.
128000 a year, including 110,000.pensioners die in fuel poverty.
Must remove all subsidies from bills, pay via general taxation.
Exclude gas produced electricity from general Ofgem pricing formula.
Energy minister says 'there's no shortcut' to bringing down bills - as price cap rise announced
The average annual energy bill will rise by 0.2% in January, despite wholesale costs falling.
news.sky.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Households face higher energy bills.
No end to profiteering - £30bn last yr.
£4.4bn bills arrears.
128000 a year, including 110,000.pensioners die in fuel poverty.
Must remove all subsidies from bills, pay via general taxation.
Exclude gas produced electricity from general Ofgem pricing formula.
No end to profiteering - £30bn last yr.
£4.4bn bills arrears.
128000 a year, including 110,000.pensioners die in fuel poverty.
Must remove all subsidies from bills, pay via general taxation.
Exclude gas produced electricity from general Ofgem pricing formula.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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I really loved this conversation with @georgemonbiot.bsky.social - I've thought about it lots ever since.
Hope you enjoy it too!
youtu.be/3xx6lNFx8tI?...
Hope you enjoy it too!
youtu.be/3xx6lNFx8tI?...
How To Platform Socialist Ideas Through Billionaire Owned Channels | George Monbiot | Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I really loved this conversation with @georgemonbiot.bsky.social - I've thought about it lots ever since.
Hope you enjoy it too!
youtu.be/3xx6lNFx8tI?...
Hope you enjoy it too!
youtu.be/3xx6lNFx8tI?...
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Thanks Ian. The one qualification I would make now is that there's circumstantial evidence for a massive exit of members to the Greens even since the article was written, which might yet finally hand the husk of the party over to to Streeting. But we're not there yet.
Excellent piece by @jemgilbert.bsky.social I found especially interesting his point that the membership's centre of gravity remains soft left, meaning the 'what next for Labour' question has to be engaged with. It also made me think of the policy platform for Starmer's 2020 leadership campaign...
While many socialists are rightly repulsed by the misdeeds of the Starmer government, its tenure will come to an end soon enough. When it does, we must be ready to renew the Labour Party’s radical mission.
November 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Thanks Ian. The one qualification I would make now is that there's circumstantial evidence for a massive exit of members to the Greens even since the article was written, which might yet finally hand the husk of the party over to to Streeting. But we're not there yet.
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Why do people think England flags have been raised on lampposts?
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
November 21, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Why do people think England flags have been raised on lampposts?
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
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To conclude that the public has lost interest in stars merely because an occasional film with Steve McQueen or Paul Newman may fail is to misunderstand what stars are. Clark Gable appeared in numerous flops; just about every big star has had flops. (1970)
November 15, 2025 at 11:44 PM
To conclude that the public has lost interest in stars merely because an occasional film with Steve McQueen or Paul Newman may fail is to misunderstand what stars are. Clark Gable appeared in numerous flops; just about every big star has had flops. (1970)
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My personal view is that Steve Smith should never have captained Australia again after Sandpaper-gate. And England should absolutely play on that in Perth. Monty Panesar is right - if that had been an England skipper, the Aussies would not hold back on reminding him of the past.
November 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM
My personal view is that Steve Smith should never have captained Australia again after Sandpaper-gate. And England should absolutely play on that in Perth. Monty Panesar is right - if that had been an England skipper, the Aussies would not hold back on reminding him of the past.
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If I were the England batters I would simply not get out all the time. #TheCricket #Insight
November 22, 2025 at 5:56 AM
If I were the England batters I would simply not get out all the time. #TheCricket #Insight
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School repairs left unfinished as firm behind PFI contract goes into liquidation.
Massive profiteering from PFI. After 25-30 years assets need to be in good condition before transfer to the public body. Then the company goes bust.
Govt doing more PFI deals.
Massive profiteering from PFI. After 25-30 years assets need to be in good condition before transfer to the public body. Then the company goes bust.
Govt doing more PFI deals.
Repairs left unfinished as firm behind huge schools PFI contract goes into liquidation
The news heightens concerns that 88 schools in Stoke-on-Trent could be left with unfinished work.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
School repairs left unfinished as firm behind PFI contract goes into liquidation.
Massive profiteering from PFI. After 25-30 years assets need to be in good condition before transfer to the public body. Then the company goes bust.
Govt doing more PFI deals.
Massive profiteering from PFI. After 25-30 years assets need to be in good condition before transfer to the public body. Then the company goes bust.
Govt doing more PFI deals.