Robert Beard
@arjay61.bsky.social
Father, brother, uncle, honorary grandpa, friend, democratic socialist, NHS worker, MHFA, writer, actor, singer, cyclist, activist, UK/Irish/EU/global citizen
LexisNexis's current contract with Trump's anti-immigrant ICE paramilitaries expires in March.
Tell LexisNexis to stop doing business with ICE.
action.eko.org/a/lexisnexis...
Tell LexisNexis to stop doing business with ICE.
action.eko.org/a/lexisnexis...
LexisNexis: stop helping ICE skirt local laws and terrorise communities
Masked and kitted-out like paramilitaries, Trump’s ICE agents continue terrorising immigrant communities across the US – and using vast databases of personal data to hunt people down. One of ICE’s key
action.eko.org
February 14, 2026 at 6:22 PM
LexisNexis's current contract with Trump's anti-immigrant ICE paramilitaries expires in March.
Tell LexisNexis to stop doing business with ICE.
action.eko.org/a/lexisnexis...
Tell LexisNexis to stop doing business with ICE.
action.eko.org/a/lexisnexis...
Surveillance technology is spiralling out of control in the UK and there are no clear laws in place to protect our privacy.
That’s why we’ve just launched a petition calling on the police and shops to stop scanning us all with facial recognition surveillance.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
That’s why we’ve just launched a petition calling on the police and shops to stop scanning us all with facial recognition surveillance.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stop scanning us all with facial recognition
The government is about to unleash the “largest ever” roll out of live facial recognition surveillance.
At the same time, shops across the UK are wiring up facial recognition cameras to their doorway...
you.38degrees.org.uk
February 14, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Surveillance technology is spiralling out of control in the UK and there are no clear laws in place to protect our privacy.
That’s why we’ve just launched a petition calling on the police and shops to stop scanning us all with facial recognition surveillance.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
That’s why we’ve just launched a petition calling on the police and shops to stop scanning us all with facial recognition surveillance.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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Corbyn speaks on Palestine Action's recent court case recent. Many people were arrested for as little as holding a card with the words "I support Palestine Action". Seems a bit silly from the Labour government, who else agrees?
February 13, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Corbyn speaks on Palestine Action's recent court case recent. Many people were arrested for as little as holding a card with the words "I support Palestine Action". Seems a bit silly from the Labour government, who else agrees?
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An old video of a Russian submarine testing intercontinental ballistic missiles has been shared online in recent days alongside false claims it shows Iran launching missiles from the sea.
Old video of Russian submarine test shared with false claim it shows Iran launching missiles – Full Fact
The clip being shared online dates back to 2018 and is not related to Iran.
fullfact.org
February 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
An old video of a Russian submarine testing intercontinental ballistic missiles has been shared online in recent days alongside false claims it shows Iran launching missiles from the sea.
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JUST IN - Slovenia bans Netanyahu from entering its country.
Read more: https://www.disclose.tv/id/qxjmr0smd1/
Read more: https://www.disclose.tv/id/qxjmr0smd1/
September 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
JUST IN - Slovenia bans Netanyahu from entering its country.
Read more: https://www.disclose.tv/id/qxjmr0smd1/
Read more: https://www.disclose.tv/id/qxjmr0smd1/
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Andrew security officers may be questioned on women at Palace trib.al/smHkHhj
Andrew security officers may be questioned on women at Palace
Calls for a criminal investigation linked to Jeffrey Epstein have prompted demands that police examine the role of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s protection officers and review historic security records
inews.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Andrew security officers may be questioned on women at Palace trib.al/smHkHhj
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Today's transgender news headlines on one page.
transgenderreport.com/
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
transgenderreport.com/
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
February 13, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Today's transgender news headlines on one page.
transgenderreport.com/
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
transgenderreport.com/
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
The Prime Minister’s utter ineptitude as any sort of judge of character almost defies belief.
www.channel4.com/news/bullyin...
www.channel4.com/news/bullyin...
Bullying complaints against Starmer’s likely new Cabinet Secretary were ‘buried’ – C4 News finds
Channel 4 News can reveal serious allegations that a Foreign Office investigation into the woman likely to become Keir Starmer's new Cabinet Secretary found "a case to answer" for disciplinary action ...
www.channel4.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM
The Prime Minister’s utter ineptitude as any sort of judge of character almost defies belief.
www.channel4.com/news/bullyin...
www.channel4.com/news/bullyin...
High Court decides services may lawfully allow trans women to use women’s facilities – but the fight for trans rights continues
goodlawproject.org/update/high-...
goodlawproject.org/update/high-...
High Court rules on lawfulness of the EHRC’s interim guidance
High Court decides services may lawfully allow trans women to use women’s facilities – but the fight for trans rights continues
goodlawproject.org
February 13, 2026 at 11:11 PM
High Court decides services may lawfully allow trans women to use women’s facilities – but the fight for trans rights continues
goodlawproject.org/update/high-...
goodlawproject.org/update/high-...
"Carbon dioxide emissions from China have flatlined or fallen for 21 months, meaning the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitter may have reached a global turning point sooner than expected."
www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
China's emissions are flatlining — and may be falling — in critical turning point for biggest emitter, report says
The carbon emissions of the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitter have plateaued for nearly two years.
www.livescience.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:12 PM
"Carbon dioxide emissions from China have flatlined or fallen for 21 months, meaning the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitter may have reached a global turning point sooner than expected."
www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
Decency is protecting the democratic right to peaceful protest.
Decency is upholding international law and supporting its institutions.
Decency is opposing genocide.
Keir Starmer is not a decent man.
Decency is upholding international law and supporting its institutions.
Decency is opposing genocide.
Keir Starmer is not a decent man.
Palestine Action group wins legal challenge in UK over ban as 'terrorist organisation'
Palestine Action group wins legal challenge in UK over ban as ‘terrorist organisation’
The co-founder of Palestine Action on Friday won a legal challenge in the UK over the group’s ban as a “terrorist organisation.” Huda Ammori had challenged the ban at a trial in t…
www.middleeastmonitor.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Decency is protecting the democratic right to peaceful protest.
Decency is upholding international law and supporting its institutions.
Decency is opposing genocide.
Keir Starmer is not a decent man.
Decency is upholding international law and supporting its institutions.
Decency is opposing genocide.
Keir Starmer is not a decent man.
It's not rocket science!
🤔You want your government to be popular?
💡Why not try doing something that's popular with the public.
Most of us want to see public ownership across a range of public services.
It was true at the last general election. It's true now.
#publicownership
💡Why not try doing something that's popular with the public.
Most of us want to see public ownership across a range of public services.
It was true at the last general election. It's true now.
#publicownership
February 13, 2026 at 10:18 AM
It's not rocket science!
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Publicly funded gender-affirming care is great for the economy, says new study
www.thepinknews.com/...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.thepinknews.com/...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Publicly funded gender-affirming care is great for the economy, study says
A new study in Australia has found that increasing public funding for gender-affirming care could save the government millions.
www.thepinknews.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Publicly funded gender-affirming care is great for the economy, says new study
www.thepinknews.com/...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.thepinknews.com/...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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In London you are loved, wanted, valued and welcome, whatever your background. That’s why we’re funding a new network of community spaces offering free arts sessions, mentoring, cultural events, advice and essential services.
Find your local space here ⬇️
Find your local space here ⬇️
February 13, 2026 at 9:43 AM
In London you are loved, wanted, valued and welcome, whatever your background. That’s why we’re funding a new network of community spaces offering free arts sessions, mentoring, cultural events, advice and essential services.
Find your local space here ⬇️
Find your local space here ⬇️
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Channel 4 documentary shows Palestine Action wasn’t banned because it’s a terrorist organisation. It was banned because large corporations, like the Elbit weapons firm, have captured the UK government.
Read my latest here: jonathancook.substack.com/p/ch4-doc-sh...
Read my latest here: jonathancook.substack.com/p/ch4-doc-sh...
Ch4 doc shows Starmer's ban on Palestine Action was done to protect the arms industry
Palestine Action wasn’t banned because it’s a terrorist organisation. It was banned because large corporations, like the Elbit weapons firm, have captured the UK government
jonathancook.substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Channel 4 documentary shows Palestine Action wasn’t banned because it’s a terrorist organisation. It was banned because large corporations, like the Elbit weapons firm, have captured the UK government.
Read my latest here: jonathancook.substack.com/p/ch4-doc-sh...
Read my latest here: jonathancook.substack.com/p/ch4-doc-sh...
I just signed @friends-earth.bsky.social’s petition asking the government to put climate before profit and end secret corporate courts – will you join me? action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/sto...
Stop secret corporate courts rewarding climate wreckers
Community action stopped the climate-wrecking Whitehaven coal mine. Now, its backers are suing the government in a secret corporate court – and UK taxpayers could pay millions. Polluters should never ...
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
February 12, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I just signed @friends-earth.bsky.social’s petition asking the government to put climate before profit and end secret corporate courts – will you join me? action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/sto...
Millions of votes don't count.
Petition Parliament to establish an independent National Commission on Electoral Reform to assess whether the current voting system is still fit for purpose and, if not, what should replace it.
www.open-britain.co.uk/ncer
Petition Parliament to establish an independent National Commission on Electoral Reform to assess whether the current voting system is still fit for purpose and, if not, what should replace it.
www.open-britain.co.uk/ncer
Open Britain
Open Britain is a grassroots movement, hundreds of thousands strong, fighting for democracy. Join us in creating a fairer, more inclusive society.
www.open-britain.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Millions of votes don't count.
Petition Parliament to establish an independent National Commission on Electoral Reform to assess whether the current voting system is still fit for purpose and, if not, what should replace it.
www.open-britain.co.uk/ncer
Petition Parliament to establish an independent National Commission on Electoral Reform to assess whether the current voting system is still fit for purpose and, if not, what should replace it.
www.open-britain.co.uk/ncer
With ICE attacking protesters and snatching people off the streets, it’s clear: World Cup fans and players won’t be safe in Trump's US.
Demand European countries boycott the US World Cup matches - unless they are moved. action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-02...
Demand European countries boycott the US World Cup matches - unless they are moved. action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-02...
Boycott Trump’s World Cup
Football should be a force for peace, not a PR tool for authoritarians like Trump. And with ICE attacking protesters and snatching people off the streets, it’s clear: fans and players won’t be safe in...
action.wemove.eu
February 12, 2026 at 5:10 PM
With ICE attacking protesters and snatching people off the streets, it’s clear: World Cup fans and players won’t be safe in Trump's US.
Demand European countries boycott the US World Cup matches - unless they are moved. action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-02...
Demand European countries boycott the US World Cup matches - unless they are moved. action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-02...
“Simply appearing on Grindr tells the world something about a person’s identity that, in more than 60 countries, remains a criminal offence.”
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/03/g...
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/03/g...
Grindr announces extra safety measures for LGBTQ+ athletes at Winter Olympics
Grindr has announced it will be putting safeguards in place to protect competitors in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
www.thepinknews.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:44 AM
“Simply appearing on Grindr tells the world something about a person’s identity that, in more than 60 countries, remains a criminal offence.”
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/03/g...
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/03/g...
"Influential Labour committee chairs call on government to clean up politics as our new analysis finds record £42 million in company donations ahead of last election."
open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
Revealed: Corporate donations to British politics have tripled
Influential Labour committee chairs call on government to clean up politics as our new analysis finds record £42 million in company donations ahead of last election
open.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:37 AM
"Influential Labour committee chairs call on government to clean up politics as our new analysis finds record £42 million in company donations ahead of last election."
open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
"Legislation legalizing civil unions or full marriage equality for same-sex couples in the #Philippines has been stalled in the country’s Congress over multiple sessions."
#HumanRights #Philippines #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/02/same...
#HumanRights #Philippines #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/02/same...
Same-sex couples just won a crucial Supreme Court victory in the Philippines - LGBTQ Nation
Some justices even called out lawmakers for dragging their feet on LGBTQ+ rights.
www.lgbtqnation.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:36 AM
"Legislation legalizing civil unions or full marriage equality for same-sex couples in the #Philippines has been stalled in the country’s Congress over multiple sessions."
#HumanRights #Philippines #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/02/same...
#HumanRights #Philippines #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/02/same...
"The Legal Café was created with the aim of bringing the law closer to citizens, especially the most vulnerable."
#Cameroon #HumanRights 76crimes.com/2026/02/11/c...
#Cameroon #HumanRights 76crimes.com/2026/02/11/c...
Cameroon Legal Café empowers participants to know their rights
About fifty participants gathered at the small market in the Odza neighborhood of Yaoundé, Cameroon for the monthly Legal Café focused on “Access to Justice"
76crimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:32 AM
"The Legal Café was created with the aim of bringing the law closer to citizens, especially the most vulnerable."
#Cameroon #HumanRights 76crimes.com/2026/02/11/c...
#Cameroon #HumanRights 76crimes.com/2026/02/11/c...
"Kanyange described instances where clients had been denied bail not for legal reasons, but because of public pressure."
76crimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
76crimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Uganda drops the first case brought under its Anti-Homosexuality Act
Uganda's justice system is strained by political pressure, public fear and inconsistent enforcement.
76crimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:31 PM
"Kanyange described instances where clients had been denied bail not for legal reasons, but because of public pressure."
76crimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
76crimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
From Saudi Arabia to Nepal - and the UK - vulnerable workers are exploited due to a lack of digital and financial literacy.
www.opendemocracy.net/en/fake-visa...
www.opendemocracy.net/en/fake-visa...
Tech’s role in exploiting vulnerable migrant workers
From Saudi Arabia to Nepal and the UK, vulnerable workers are exploited due to a lack of digital and financial literacy
www.opendemocracy.net
February 11, 2026 at 2:01 PM
From Saudi Arabia to Nepal - and the UK - vulnerable workers are exploited due to a lack of digital and financial literacy.
www.opendemocracy.net/en/fake-visa...
www.opendemocracy.net/en/fake-visa...
