Richard Sedgley
@richardsedgley.bsky.social
Green Party supporter based in Cornwall, UK. Likes culture, history, languages, politics, sport, theology. For a more equal, inclusive, humane and sustainable society. My views.🌻🌍
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"Liberty is the equal right and heritage of every child of man, without distinction of race, colour or sex." - Emily Hobhouse, 1913
The real reason states first emerged thousands of years ago – new research
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The real reason states first emerged thousands of years ago – new research
New findings add weight to the theory that states didn’t just spring up from any kind of farming – it had to be grain.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The real reason states first emerged thousands of years ago – new research
theconversation.com/the-real-rea...
theconversation.com/the-real-rea...
"No topic is too difficult": children’s series on life in communist East Germany wins an Emmy
In Fritzi’s Footsteps tells story of a girl growing up in Leipzig who witnesses the fall of the Berlin Wall
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In Fritzi’s Footsteps tells story of a girl growing up in Leipzig who witnesses the fall of the Berlin Wall
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
‘No topic is too difficult’: children’s series on life in communist East Germany wins an Emmy
In Fritzi’s Footsteps tells story of a girl growing up in Leipzig who witnesses the fall of the Berlin Wall
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
"No topic is too difficult": children’s series on life in communist East Germany wins an Emmy
In Fritzi’s Footsteps tells story of a girl growing up in Leipzig who witnesses the fall of the Berlin Wall
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
In Fritzi’s Footsteps tells story of a girl growing up in Leipzig who witnesses the fall of the Berlin Wall
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Take care that "quiet revival" is not "stolen" by a form of Christian nationalism, churches told
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
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Take care that ‘quiet revival’ is not ‘stolen’ by a form of Christian nationalism, churches told
To avoid stifling growth, be discerning about English nationalist impulses, conference on ‘responding to the rebirth’ hears
www.churchtimes.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Take care that "quiet revival" is not "stolen" by a form of Christian nationalism, churches told
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Zack Polanski fires back after Reeves uses UK Budget to attack Greens
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Zack Polanski fires back after Rachel Reeves uses Budget to attack Greens
ZACK Polanski has hit back at the Chancellor after she used her Budget to mock his past work as a hypnotherapist.
www.thenational.scot
November 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Zack Polanski fires back after Reeves uses UK Budget to attack Greens
www.thenational.scot/news/2565225...
www.thenational.scot/news/2565225...
Does the government know there's a climate crisis?
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More North Sea exploration to be allowed in new Labour plan
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More North Sea exploration to be allowed in new Labour plan
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More North Sea exploration to be allowed in new Labour plan
The chancellor will unveil the North Sea Strategy in her Budget speech, the BBC understands.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Does the government know there's a climate crisis?
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More North Sea exploration to be allowed in new Labour plan
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More North Sea exploration to be allowed in new Labour plan
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What would the Green Party do at the Budget?
💡 Cut energy bills by ending profiteering
🚰 Cut water bills by bringing water into public hands
🏠 Give councils the power to control rents
🚸 Lift the two-child benefit cap and extend free school meals to all
Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
💡 Cut energy bills by ending profiteering
🚰 Cut water bills by bringing water into public hands
🏠 Give councils the power to control rents
🚸 Lift the two-child benefit cap and extend free school meals to all
Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
What would the Green Party do at the Budget?
💡 Cut energy bills by ending profiteering
🚰 Cut water bills by bringing water into public hands
🏠 Give councils the power to control rents
🚸 Lift the two-child benefit cap and extend free school meals to all
Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
💡 Cut energy bills by ending profiteering
🚰 Cut water bills by bringing water into public hands
🏠 Give councils the power to control rents
🚸 Lift the two-child benefit cap and extend free school meals to all
Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
Ancient Cornish castle surrounded by myths and views for miles
The spiritual birthplace of King Arthur, Tintagel is an extraordinary site and a must-visit for any lovers of history, geography and Cornish myths and legends
www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwal...
The spiritual birthplace of King Arthur, Tintagel is an extraordinary site and a must-visit for any lovers of history, geography and Cornish myths and legends
www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwal...
Ancient Cornish castle surrounded by myths and views for miles
The spiritual birthplace of King Arthur, Tintagel is an extraordinary site and a must-visit for any lovers of history, geography and Cornish myths and legends
www.cornwalllive.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Ancient Cornish castle surrounded by myths and views for miles
The spiritual birthplace of King Arthur, Tintagel is an extraordinary site and a must-visit for any lovers of history, geography and Cornish myths and legends
www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwal...
The spiritual birthplace of King Arthur, Tintagel is an extraordinary site and a must-visit for any lovers of history, geography and Cornish myths and legends
www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwal...
More than 500 immigration law experts speak out against Labour’s asylum proposals
Experts argue that the policies are “gimmicks” designed to make the government look tough, but they are not evidence-based
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Experts argue that the policies are “gimmicks” designed to make the government look tough, but they are not evidence-based
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/more...
More than 500 immigration law experts speak out against Labour’s asylum proposals
Experts argue that the policies are “gimmicks” designed to make the government look tough, but they are not evidence-based
leftfootforward.org
November 26, 2025 at 11:49 AM
More than 500 immigration law experts speak out against Labour’s asylum proposals
Experts argue that the policies are “gimmicks” designed to make the government look tough, but they are not evidence-based
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/more...
Experts argue that the policies are “gimmicks” designed to make the government look tough, but they are not evidence-based
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/more...
Cornwall is first area of the UK to say no to mandatory digital ID cards
The authority's Liberal Democrat leader joked he will march to London as one of 20,000 Cornishmen over the contentious proposal, following a Conservative proposal to reject it
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The authority's Liberal Democrat leader joked he will march to London as one of 20,000 Cornishmen over the contentious proposal, following a Conservative proposal to reject it
www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwal...
Cornwall Council is first in UK to say no to mandatory digital ID
The authority's Liberal Democrat leader joked he will march to London as one of 20,000 Cornishmen over the contentious proposal, following a Conservative proposal to reject it
www.cornwalllive.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Cornwall is first area of the UK to say no to mandatory digital ID cards
The authority's Liberal Democrat leader joked he will march to London as one of 20,000 Cornishmen over the contentious proposal, following a Conservative proposal to reject it
www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwal...
The authority's Liberal Democrat leader joked he will march to London as one of 20,000 Cornishmen over the contentious proposal, following a Conservative proposal to reject it
www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwal...
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Labour’s awful migrant policies are helping pave the way for the racist far right. And they are also building a gold-plated shed at the end of that road - full of tools for a far right Govt to oppress us all.
🕵️ Digital ID database
📸 High St facial rec
👨⚖️ Removing trial by jury
🕵️ Digital ID database
📸 High St facial rec
👨⚖️ Removing trial by jury
November 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Labour’s awful migrant policies are helping pave the way for the racist far right. And they are also building a gold-plated shed at the end of that road - full of tools for a far right Govt to oppress us all.
🕵️ Digital ID database
📸 High St facial rec
👨⚖️ Removing trial by jury
🕵️ Digital ID database
📸 High St facial rec
👨⚖️ Removing trial by jury
The procession of university language closures will trip up UK diplomacy
The government needs to signal its demand for elite foreign language skills before more universities leave provision to inferior alternatives, says Ian Proud
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The government needs to signal its demand for elite foreign language skills before more universities leave provision to inferior alternatives, says Ian Proud
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/proc...
The procession of university language closures will trip up UK diplomacy
The government needs to signal its demand for elite foreign language skills before more universities leave provision to inferior alternatives, says Ian Proud
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The procession of university language closures will trip up UK diplomacy
The government needs to signal its demand for elite foreign language skills before more universities leave provision to inferior alternatives, says Ian Proud
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/proc...
The government needs to signal its demand for elite foreign language skills before more universities leave provision to inferior alternatives, says Ian Proud
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/proc...
Rich People Are Becoming Less Willing to Help With the World’s Problems
Wealthy UK households are particularly reluctant to pay.
novaramedia.com/2025/11/24/r...
Wealthy UK households are particularly reluctant to pay.
novaramedia.com/2025/11/24/r...
Rich People Are Becoming Less Willing to Help With the World’s Problems | Novara Media
Exclusive: Men, boomers and high-income households are becoming less willing to have their taxes put towards solving climate change, inequality and other global issues, new polling shows - but poorer ...
novaramedia.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Rich People Are Becoming Less Willing to Help With the World’s Problems
Wealthy UK households are particularly reluctant to pay.
novaramedia.com/2025/11/24/r...
Wealthy UK households are particularly reluctant to pay.
novaramedia.com/2025/11/24/r...
Is racial-justice work a crucial priority or "wokery"?
Andrew Village and Leslie Francis examine Anglicans’ views on racial awareness
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Andrew Village and Leslie Francis examine Anglicans’ views on racial awareness
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Is racial-justice work a crucial priority or ‘wokery’?
Andrew Village and Leslie Francis examine Anglicans’ views on racial awareness
www.churchtimes.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Is racial-justice work a crucial priority or "wokery"?
Andrew Village and Leslie Francis examine Anglicans’ views on racial awareness
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Andrew Village and Leslie Francis examine Anglicans’ views on racial awareness
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
How ambitious "forest city" plan for England could become a reality
Cross-party coalition behind proposals hope eco-friendly scheme for million people could begin before end of decade
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cross-party coalition behind proposals hope eco-friendly scheme for million people could begin before end of decade
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How ambitious ‘forest city’ plan for England could become a reality
Cross-party coalition behind proposals hope eco-friendly scheme for million people could begin before end of decade
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
How ambitious "forest city" plan for England could become a reality
Cross-party coalition behind proposals hope eco-friendly scheme for million people could begin before end of decade
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cross-party coalition behind proposals hope eco-friendly scheme for million people could begin before end of decade
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Culture of grievance is a threat to society
Campaigning against injustice can be a moral cause — but demonising opponents should be resisted, says Simon Parke
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Campaigning against injustice can be a moral cause — but demonising opponents should be resisted, says Simon Parke
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Culture of grievance is a threat to society
Campaigning against injustice can be a moral cause — but demonising opponents should be resisted, says Simon Parke
www.churchtimes.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Culture of grievance is a threat to society
Campaigning against injustice can be a moral cause — but demonising opponents should be resisted, says Simon Parke
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Campaigning against injustice can be a moral cause — but demonising opponents should be resisted, says Simon Parke
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Zack Polanski: "People will have to find some other way to hurt me"
...the leader of the Greens strolls through London’s Stoke Newington. He talks to us about resilience, leaving Nato and why former Labour politicians are welcome to join his party
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
...the leader of the Greens strolls through London’s Stoke Newington. He talks to us about resilience, leaving Nato and why former Labour politicians are welcome to join his party
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Zack Polanski: ‘People will have to find some other way to hurt me’ | The Observer
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November 23, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Zack Polanski: "People will have to find some other way to hurt me"
...the leader of the Greens strolls through London’s Stoke Newington. He talks to us about resilience, leaving Nato and why former Labour politicians are welcome to join his party
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
...the leader of the Greens strolls through London’s Stoke Newington. He talks to us about resilience, leaving Nato and why former Labour politicians are welcome to join his party
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Cop30’s watered-down agreements will do little for an ecosystem at tipping point
Delegates made minimal headway on timetable for replacing oil and gas or on firm commitments to reducing carbon emissions
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Delegates made minimal headway on timetable for replacing oil and gas or on firm commitments to reducing carbon emissions
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop30’s watered-down agreements will do little for an ecosystem at tipping point
Delegates made minimal headway on timetable for replacing oil and gas or on firm commitments to reducing carbon emissions
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Cop30’s watered-down agreements will do little for an ecosystem at tipping point
Delegates made minimal headway on timetable for replacing oil and gas or on firm commitments to reducing carbon emissions
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Delegates made minimal headway on timetable for replacing oil and gas or on firm commitments to reducing carbon emissions
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"The new narcotics": how waste crime is causing environmental disaster across the UK
Organised criminals face few repercussions for dumping toxic rubbish as Environment Agency struggles to keep up
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Organised criminals face few repercussions for dumping toxic rubbish as Environment Agency struggles to keep up
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘The new narcotics’: how waste crime is causing environmental disaster across the UK
Organised criminals face few repercussions for dumping toxic rubbish as Environment Agency struggles to keep up
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
"The new narcotics": how waste crime is causing environmental disaster across the UK
Organised criminals face few repercussions for dumping toxic rubbish as Environment Agency struggles to keep up
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Organised criminals face few repercussions for dumping toxic rubbish as Environment Agency struggles to keep up
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Can a wildlife paradise on a Colombian island survive the arrival of a military base?
It took 40 years to turn Gorgona into a biodiversity haven and model marine protected area. Now a new coastguard station has sparked fears of militarisation and ecological ruin
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
It took 40 years to turn Gorgona into a biodiversity haven and model marine protected area. Now a new coastguard station has sparked fears of militarisation and ecological ruin
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Can a wildlife paradise on a Colombian island survive the arrival of a military base?
It took 40 years to turn Gorgona into a biodiversity haven and model marine protected area. Now a new coastguard station has sparked fears of militarisation and ecological ruin
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Can a wildlife paradise on a Colombian island survive the arrival of a military base?
It took 40 years to turn Gorgona into a biodiversity haven and model marine protected area. Now a new coastguard station has sparked fears of militarisation and ecological ruin
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
It took 40 years to turn Gorgona into a biodiversity haven and model marine protected area. Now a new coastguard station has sparked fears of militarisation and ecological ruin
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...