Carl Tiivas
@carltiivas.bsky.social
Climate action, Green Party, Retired NHS veteran, music, climbing, allotments, Energy Transition, EVs, Community Energy -Director Harborough Energy/Harborough Solar One Ltd
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This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
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This is exactly what the recent Trump-BBC 'scandal' was designed to achieve. The BBC is now self-censoring criticisms of Trump in the name of "impartiality"
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
This is exactly what the recent Trump-BBC 'scandal' was designed to achieve. The BBC is now self-censoring criticisms of Trump in the name of "impartiality"
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Given that the BBC endlessly gives platforms to lobbyists from the dark money junktanks without revealing their interests, shouldn't we be seeing such apologies every day?
Better still, how about not doing it? If they want to appear, we should know on whose behalf they are speaking.
Better still, how about not doing it? If they want to appear, we should know on whose behalf they are speaking.
Exclusive: The BBC has issued an apology after one of its presenters failed to challenge a climate-sceptic lobbyist who runs a group that has received funding from fossil-fuel interests
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
BBC Apologises for Failing to Challenge 'Dark Money' Climate-Denial Lobbyist
EXCLUSIVE: BBC faces fresh allegations of bias after corporation admits interview with ‘Net Zero Watch’ lobbying chief Andrew Montford 'fell below usual standards'
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Given that the BBC endlessly gives platforms to lobbyists from the dark money junktanks without revealing their interests, shouldn't we be seeing such apologies every day?
Better still, how about not doing it? If they want to appear, we should know on whose behalf they are speaking.
Better still, how about not doing it? If they want to appear, we should know on whose behalf they are speaking.
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If you receive legal threats from Nigel Farage for your reporting of Reform, please get in touch.
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
Ultimatums sent to publications appear to intensify as Nigel Farage’s party rises in polls
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
If you receive legal threats from Nigel Farage for your reporting of Reform, please get in touch.
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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BBC Chair Samir Shah and Robbie Gibb asked to explain why they drew up a plan, as revealed by Byline Times, to win back the "trust" of Reform voters, but haven't made similar plans for voters of any other party.
Gibb says Reform voters least likely to trust the BBC bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
Gibb says Reform voters least likely to trust the BBC bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
BBC Bosses Draw Up Plans to Win Over Reform Voters by Changing News and Drama Output
The Director General Tim Davie and other executives discussed altering BBC “story selection” in order to secure the "trust" of supporters of Nigel Farage’s party
bylinetimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
BBC Chair Samir Shah and Robbie Gibb asked to explain why they drew up a plan, as revealed by Byline Times, to win back the "trust" of Reform voters, but haven't made similar plans for voters of any other party.
Gibb says Reform voters least likely to trust the BBC bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
Gibb says Reform voters least likely to trust the BBC bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
Nigel Farage parroting the Russian propaganda lines repeatedly.
So the line is that he wasn't getting paid for any of this
November 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Nigel Farage parroting the Russian propaganda lines repeatedly.
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Aggregate Result of the 167 Council By-Elections (for 170 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 57 (+49)
LDM: 49 (+18)
CON: 18 (-20)
LAB: 14 (-39)
GRN: 14 (+2)
Ind: 9 (-4)
Local: 4 (-6)
SNP: 3 (=)
PLC: 2 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 57 (+49)
LDM: 49 (+18)
CON: 18 (-20)
LAB: 14 (-39)
GRN: 14 (+2)
Ind: 9 (-4)
Local: 4 (-6)
SNP: 3 (=)
PLC: 2 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
November 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Aggregate Result of the 167 Council By-Elections (for 170 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 57 (+49)
LDM: 49 (+18)
CON: 18 (-20)
LAB: 14 (-39)
GRN: 14 (+2)
Ind: 9 (-4)
Local: 4 (-6)
SNP: 3 (=)
PLC: 2 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 57 (+49)
LDM: 49 (+18)
CON: 18 (-20)
LAB: 14 (-39)
GRN: 14 (+2)
Ind: 9 (-4)
Local: 4 (-6)
SNP: 3 (=)
PLC: 2 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
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Hen Ogledd - Scales will fall (Official Video)
YouTube video by Hen Ogledd
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November 22, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Overseas-trained doctors leaving the UK in record numbers.
Direct result of racism and insecurity unleashed by major political parties.
Not enough home trained doctors. Takes years and high debt to become a doctor.
A healthcare crisis in the making.
Direct result of racism and insecurity unleashed by major political parties.
Not enough home trained doctors. Takes years and high debt to become a doctor.
A healthcare crisis in the making.
Overseas-trained doctors leaving the UK in record numbers
Medical bodies warn that hostility towards migrants is behind a 26% rise in departures last year that imperils NHS
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Overseas-trained doctors leaving the UK in record numbers.
Direct result of racism and insecurity unleashed by major political parties.
Not enough home trained doctors. Takes years and high debt to become a doctor.
A healthcare crisis in the making.
Direct result of racism and insecurity unleashed by major political parties.
Not enough home trained doctors. Takes years and high debt to become a doctor.
A healthcare crisis in the making.
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Reform UK in Leicestershire Council are paying consultants Newton £1.4m to do the job they claimed DOGE would do.
Thats £4.72 per Council Tax paying household.
It could rise to £30m they are paying Newton. Thats £101 per household in Leicestershire.
Thats £4.72 per Council Tax paying household.
It could rise to £30m they are paying Newton. Thats £101 per household in Leicestershire.
November 22, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Reform UK in Leicestershire Council are paying consultants Newton £1.4m to do the job they claimed DOGE would do.
Thats £4.72 per Council Tax paying household.
It could rise to £30m they are paying Newton. Thats £101 per household in Leicestershire.
Thats £4.72 per Council Tax paying household.
It could rise to £30m they are paying Newton. Thats £101 per household in Leicestershire.
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Ahead of the budget next week @hynotnw are calling on Govt to #StopFundingCCS.
Remember #RachelReeves has done dodgy deals with the FF industry, see below
Now this must stop, please sign and share 👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/te...
Read more on 💰💰 👉 scrapcc.org/400BN-CCS-SST
Remember #RachelReeves has done dodgy deals with the FF industry, see below
Now this must stop, please sign and share 👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/te...
Read more on 💰💰 👉 scrapcc.org/400BN-CCS-SST
November 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Ahead of the budget next week @hynotnw are calling on Govt to #StopFundingCCS.
Remember #RachelReeves has done dodgy deals with the FF industry, see below
Now this must stop, please sign and share 👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/te...
Read more on 💰💰 👉 scrapcc.org/400BN-CCS-SST
Remember #RachelReeves has done dodgy deals with the FF industry, see below
Now this must stop, please sign and share 👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/te...
Read more on 💰💰 👉 scrapcc.org/400BN-CCS-SST
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The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
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🚨 Funding boost for community energy groups across Great Britain!
The 14th round of Ofgem's Redress Scheme is now open, with £30 million available for energy-related 🙌
Updated guidance means community energy groups can now apply for grants through the Main and Small Funds, alongside charities.
The 14th round of Ofgem's Redress Scheme is now open, with £30 million available for energy-related 🙌
Updated guidance means community energy groups can now apply for grants through the Main and Small Funds, alongside charities.
Increased Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme funding available to community energy groups
Applications are now open for the fourteenth round of the Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme, with £30 million available to support energy-related projects across England, Scotland a...
www.scottishhousingnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:20 AM
🚨 Funding boost for community energy groups across Great Britain!
The 14th round of Ofgem's Redress Scheme is now open, with £30 million available for energy-related 🙌
Updated guidance means community energy groups can now apply for grants through the Main and Small Funds, alongside charities.
The 14th round of Ofgem's Redress Scheme is now open, with £30 million available for energy-related 🙌
Updated guidance means community energy groups can now apply for grants through the Main and Small Funds, alongside charities.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
An excellent summary of the adverse effects the rumoured cuts to energy efficiency schemes, EV support and heat pump grants would have. Electrification of heat and transport promises a 3 to 4 times increase in energy efficiency and are in our long term interests.
An excellent summary of the adverse effects the rumoured cuts to energy efficiency schemes, EV support and heat pump grants would have. Electrification of heat and transport promises a 3 to 4 times increase in energy efficiency and are in our long term interests.
Scrapping green subsidies is short-termist sabotage – and as usual the consumer will pay | Camilla Born
Weaning ourselves off gas is the only way to reduce energy bills long term. Cutting support for this is exactly the ‘sticking-plaster politics’ Labour promised to end, says CEO of Electrify Britain Ca...
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
An excellent summary of the adverse effects the rumoured cuts to energy efficiency schemes, EV support and heat pump grants would have. Electrification of heat and transport promises a 3 to 4 times increase in energy efficiency and are in our long term interests.
An excellent summary of the adverse effects the rumoured cuts to energy efficiency schemes, EV support and heat pump grants would have. Electrification of heat and transport promises a 3 to 4 times increase in energy efficiency and are in our long term interests.
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Every word of this.
Policies that will cost consumers more, suffocate nascent industries, leave us dependent on gas for longer, and jeopardise green transition are really not great overall.....
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Policies that will cost consumers more, suffocate nascent industries, leave us dependent on gas for longer, and jeopardise green transition are really not great overall.....
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Scrapping green subsidies is short-termist sabotage – and as usual the consumer will pay | Camilla Born
Weaning ourselves off gas is the only way to reduce energy bills long term. Cutting support for this is exactly the ‘sticking-plaster politics’ Labour promised to end, says CEO of Electrify Britain Ca...
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Every word of this.
Policies that will cost consumers more, suffocate nascent industries, leave us dependent on gas for longer, and jeopardise green transition are really not great overall.....
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Policies that will cost consumers more, suffocate nascent industries, leave us dependent on gas for longer, and jeopardise green transition are really not great overall.....
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Englebert Humperdinck's real name is Englehump Dinckelbert.
Tom Jones real name is Englebert Humperdinck #TOTP
November 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Englebert Humperdinck's real name is Englehump Dinckelbert.
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We’re about to hit the phase of the S-curve where the world goes from “fast” to “holy shit.” Solar’s doubling on a 24-month cycle — but the real elephant in the room is #BESS. As storage scales, the grid stops being a bottleneck and starts becoming a battery-backed solar engine. #EnergyTransition
November 14, 2025 at 12:12 AM
We’re about to hit the phase of the S-curve where the world goes from “fast” to “holy shit.” Solar’s doubling on a 24-month cycle — but the real elephant in the room is #BESS. As storage scales, the grid stops being a bottleneck and starts becoming a battery-backed solar engine. #EnergyTransition
'Where did you last have it' my old mum used to say.
Did she run into U2 , they still haven't found what they're looking for #totp
November 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
'Where did you last have it' my old mum used to say.
#totp Darts - excellent ! I seem to remember the sax player went by the name of Horatio Hornblower. And who can remember Den Hegarty's second career on Tiswas. Bless them all.
November 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
#totp Darts - excellent ! I seem to remember the sax player went by the name of Horatio Hornblower. And who can remember Den Hegarty's second career on Tiswas. Bless them all.
#totp I remember a spanish taxi ride from the airport where the driver only had 2 cassettes. The better of the 2 was Boney M. 'You like BoneyM ?' he said in a high pitched voice. I can hear it now. Oh yes, we like Boney M !
November 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
#totp I remember a spanish taxi ride from the airport where the driver only had 2 cassettes. The better of the 2 was Boney M. 'You like BoneyM ?' he said in a high pitched voice. I can hear it now. Oh yes, we like Boney M !