Earl Russell LD
@earlrussell.bsky.social
🔶Liberal Dem 🔶 Spokesperson on Energy & Climate Change. House of Lords Hereditary Peer. Photographer. Environment and Social Justice. Walker & Mountain Biker. 🇺🇦🏳️⚧️
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"Petrostates may be able to veto diplomatic language, but they can’t veto real-world action," says Al Gore
"I believe we have passed peak petrostate"
#COP30 #climatecrisis
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"I believe we have passed peak petrostate"
#COP30 #climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop30 live: Deal agreed at Cop after long negotiations
After a series of all-night meetings and fears the summit could collapse, an agreement has been gavelled through at Cop30
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November 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM
"Petrostates may be able to veto diplomatic language, but they can’t veto real-world action," says Al Gore
"I believe we have passed peak petrostate"
#COP30 #climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"I believe we have passed peak petrostate"
#COP30 #climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“Broken systems create broken results and what we need is a fundamental change,” said John Russell, a Liberal Democrat peer who was a prominent campaigner for the cleanup of Hoad’s Wood. “I don’t want us to become like Italy where some kind of mafia is controlling all of this.
November 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM
“Broken systems create broken results and what we need is a fundamental change,” said John Russell, a Liberal Democrat peer who was a prominent campaigner for the cleanup of Hoad’s Wood. “I don’t want us to become like Italy where some kind of mafia is controlling all of this.
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There’s some very bad news hidden in the Ofgem price cap for January announced yesterday: the electricity to gas price ratio has jumped to 4.67, its highest level since before the energy crisis.
This is a big barrier to households adopting heat pumps in Britain, and threatens our climate goals
This is a big barrier to households adopting heat pumps in Britain, and threatens our climate goals
November 22, 2025 at 7:51 AM
There’s some very bad news hidden in the Ofgem price cap for January announced yesterday: the electricity to gas price ratio has jumped to 4.67, its highest level since before the energy crisis.
This is a big barrier to households adopting heat pumps in Britain, and threatens our climate goals
This is a big barrier to households adopting heat pumps in Britain, and threatens our climate goals
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Plans to cut the warm homes budget will be really damaging to the economy www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Rachel Reeves warned against Budget decision that could cost 'decimate jobs'
300 businesses and organisations, including Bosch, Mitsubishi, EDF, the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, and Citizen's Advice raised concerns about the future of the industry
www.mirror.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Plans to cut the warm homes budget will be really damaging to the economy www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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The DLR extension to Thamesmead? It's happening.
November 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The DLR extension to Thamesmead? It's happening.
Unnecessary, unwelcome, unworkable and uncalled for. The EHCR having to leak its own guidance to a client paper tells you all you need to know. This is unworkable and businesses can not afford it. It would increase hostility and conflict and ultimately require everyone to have a genital ID card.
"Misogynistic" leaked guidance would ban people from toilets based on appearance 👇
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/misogynistic-leaked-guidance-would-ban-people-from-toilets-based-on-appearance/
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/misogynistic-leaked-guidance-would-ban-people-from-toilets-based-on-appearance/
"Misogynistic" leaked guidance would ban people from toilets based on appearance
Leaked EHRC code of practice is "misogynist’s charter" that will enforce gender stereotypes in public life with "a license to discriminate"
www.wearequeeraf.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Unnecessary, unwelcome, unworkable and uncalled for. The EHCR having to leak its own guidance to a client paper tells you all you need to know. This is unworkable and businesses can not afford it. It would increase hostility and conflict and ultimately require everyone to have a genital ID card.
The Environment Agency (EA) has warned that a substantial uplift in inspections, enforcement capacity and regulatory intelligence will be needed to tackle the rising levels of waste incidents across England.
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EA commits to inspection expansion as waste pollution escalates - letsrecycle.com
The EA has warned that an uplift in inspections and enforcement capacity will be needed to tackle the rising levels of waste incidents in England.
www.letsrecycle.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The Environment Agency (EA) has warned that a substantial uplift in inspections, enforcement capacity and regulatory intelligence will be needed to tackle the rising levels of waste incidents across England.
www.letsrecycle.com/news/ea-comm...
www.letsrecycle.com/news/ea-comm...
This is welcome, but the Government must give a commitment to urgently clear the waste from this site. "Critical incident declared over illegal waste dump."
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Critical incident declared over illegal waste dump in Kidlington - BBC News
The mountain of waste appeared on a field between the River Cherwell and the A34 near Kidlington.
www.bbc.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This is welcome, but the Government must give a commitment to urgently clear the waste from this site. "Critical incident declared over illegal waste dump."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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'UK shouldn't pilot cruelty - my fears over asylum shake-up' writes Lord Alf Dubs
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'UK shouldn't pilot cruelty - my fears over asylum shake-up'
Labour peer Lord Alf Dubs, who fled Nazis as child as part of the Kindertransport, writes for The Mirror on the government's proposed shake-up of the asylum system
www.mirror.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM
'UK shouldn't pilot cruelty - my fears over asylum shake-up' writes Lord Alf Dubs
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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#Ukraine risks losing key partner or its dignity, warns Zelenskyy, as #Trump sets Thanksgiving deadline to accept deal – Europe live. Mad Trump's mate Putin must be delighted. www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Ukraine risks losing key partner or its dignity, warns Zelenskyy, as Trump sets Thanksgiving deadline to accept deal – Europe live
US president says ‘Thursday is an appropriate time’ in radio interview as Ukrainian leader weighs up US proposal
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
#Ukraine risks losing key partner or its dignity, warns Zelenskyy, as #Trump sets Thanksgiving deadline to accept deal – Europe live. Mad Trump's mate Putin must be delighted. www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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Ukraine is on the brink of an historic betrayal by Trump to Putin.
Keir Starmer must bring our European allies together to back Zelensky, starting by seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Keir Starmer must bring our European allies together to back Zelensky, starting by seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
November 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Ukraine is on the brink of an historic betrayal by Trump to Putin.
Keir Starmer must bring our European allies together to back Zelensky, starting by seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Keir Starmer must bring our European allies together to back Zelensky, starting by seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
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Great story by @nafeez.bsky.social in @bylinetimes.bsky.social We have been banging on about this for a long time, not using #insurance data but using the great work of @climatecentral.org where you can play with parameters for hours! Warning - it's scary!
Great story by @nafeez.bsky.social in @bylinetimes.bsky.social We have been banging on about this for a long time, not using #insurance data but using the great work of @climatecentral.org where you can play with parameters for hours! Warning - it's scary!
Drowning in Denial: One in Five Homes in Reform UK Heartlands Could Be Under Water Within 25 Years
As Nigel Farage's party scraps climate schemes around the country, new data shows flood risk surging across the ten councils it leads
bylinetimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/20/d...
Great story by @nafeez.bsky.social in @bylinetimes.bsky.social We have been banging on about this for a long time, not using #insurance data but using the great work of @climatecentral.org where you can play with parameters for hours! Warning - it's scary!
Great story by @nafeez.bsky.social in @bylinetimes.bsky.social We have been banging on about this for a long time, not using #insurance data but using the great work of @climatecentral.org where you can play with parameters for hours! Warning - it's scary!
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🔴Covid Inquiry: The Conservative Peers Named in the VIP Lane Scandal
As the Covid Inquiry slams Boris Johnson's ‘too little, too late’ response to Covid, Russell Scott looks at the Conservative peers who are implicated in the UK's disastrous response
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/covid-inqu...
As the Covid Inquiry slams Boris Johnson's ‘too little, too late’ response to Covid, Russell Scott looks at the Conservative peers who are implicated in the UK's disastrous response
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/covid-inqu...
Covid Inquiry: The Conservative Peers Named in the VIP Lane Scandal
As the Covid Inquiry slams Boris Johnson's Government's ‘too little, too late’ response to Covid, Russell Scott looks at the Conservative peers who are implicated in the UK's disastrous response
www.bylinesupplement.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
🔴Covid Inquiry: The Conservative Peers Named in the VIP Lane Scandal
As the Covid Inquiry slams Boris Johnson's ‘too little, too late’ response to Covid, Russell Scott looks at the Conservative peers who are implicated in the UK's disastrous response
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/covid-inqu...
As the Covid Inquiry slams Boris Johnson's ‘too little, too late’ response to Covid, Russell Scott looks at the Conservative peers who are implicated in the UK's disastrous response
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/covid-inqu...
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Nathan Gill; A traitor who was at the very top of Reform UK, aiding and abetting Russian adversaries, has been sentenced today.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
November 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Nathan Gill; A traitor who was at the very top of Reform UK, aiding and abetting Russian adversaries, has been sentenced today.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
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Gill-ty as charged.
I wonder if Nigel Farage will be giving a press conference on this one?
I wonder if Nigel Farage will be giving a press conference on this one?
November 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Gill-ty as charged.
I wonder if Nigel Farage will be giving a press conference on this one?
I wonder if Nigel Farage will be giving a press conference on this one?
A pile of rubbish in Oxfordshire is subject to a major criminal investigation.
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A pile of rubbish in Oxfordshire is subject to a major criminal investigation | The Observer
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November 21, 2025 at 12:37 PM
A pile of rubbish in Oxfordshire is subject to a major criminal investigation.
observer.co.uk/news/the-sen...
observer.co.uk/news/the-sen...
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'Our resurgence will come from strong, empowered, connected communities – but only if government finally trusts people with the power to shape the society they want to build', writes Lib Dem MP @rozsavage.bsky.social
Westminster’s grip holds Britain back. Community power must be part of our renewal.
Roz Savage MP argues that our resurgence will come from strong, empowered, connected communities
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November 21, 2025 at 11:11 AM
'Our resurgence will come from strong, empowered, connected communities – but only if government finally trusts people with the power to shape the society they want to build', writes Lib Dem MP @rozsavage.bsky.social
The Liberal Democrats are forcing a vote in parliament on creating a new customs union to put pressure on Labour MPs to take a more pro-EU stance.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:22 AM
The Liberal Democrats are forcing a vote in parliament on creating a new customs union to put pressure on Labour MPs to take a more pro-EU stance.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Today I pushed the Government to improve the longer distance south western rail services, including providing catering and seat reservation services on board. Passengers have put up with a poor service for too long.
November 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Today I pushed the Government to improve the longer distance south western rail services, including providing catering and seat reservation services on board. Passengers have put up with a poor service for too long.
"Reform UK, the first British political party to accept donations in crypto, did not respond to a request for comment."
Cryptocurrency backed by Farage donor is used for Russian war effort, investigators say
Tether tokens found to facilitate scheme that enables sanctions evasion and launders money for the Kremlin
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Tether tokens found to facilitate scheme that enables sanctions evasion and launders money for the Kremlin
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Cryptocurrency backed by Farage donor is used for Russian war effort, investigators say
Tether tokens found to facilitate scheme that enables sanctions evasion and launders money for the Kremlin
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
"Reform UK, the first British political party to accept donations in crypto, did not respond to a request for comment."
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We’re facing an emergency.
We understand how busy MPs are, but ask them to change plans to attend this crucial briefing.
Top scientists will set out latest threats and key actions so MPs can protect the public.
Please click to see if your MP is coming: www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp #NEB2025
We understand how busy MPs are, but ask them to change plans to attend this crucial briefing.
Top scientists will set out latest threats and key actions so MPs can protect the public.
Please click to see if your MP is coming: www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp #NEB2025
National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature
An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...
www.nebriefing.org
November 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
We’re facing an emergency.
We understand how busy MPs are, but ask them to change plans to attend this crucial briefing.
Top scientists will set out latest threats and key actions so MPs can protect the public.
Please click to see if your MP is coming: www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp #NEB2025
We understand how busy MPs are, but ask them to change plans to attend this crucial briefing.
Top scientists will set out latest threats and key actions so MPs can protect the public.
Please click to see if your MP is coming: www.nebriefing.org
#TimeToStepUp #NEB2025
Who knows when the next pandemic will strike. Worth asking yourself if a Reform government could handle a national emergency like this if you are considering offering them your future support.
November 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Who knows when the next pandemic will strike. Worth asking yourself if a Reform government could handle a national emergency like this if you are considering offering them your future support.
The EHRC is not fit for purpose.
Thank you, @joshbabarinde.bsky.social for pressing the government on today's appalling leaked EHRC proposals. It is both sickening and predictable that they should leak on Transgender Day of Remembrance. Thank you for committing the @libdems.org.uk to standing up for our rights.
November 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The EHRC is not fit for purpose.
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🚨 Labour MPs are calling for a minister-led review of the government’s use of X, warning it poses growing risks to democracy and public safety
@politicshome.bsky.social understands a review is currently being carried out by officials, but without ministerial oversight
@politicshome.bsky.social understands a review is currently being carried out by officials, but without ministerial oversight
Labour MPs Call For A More Serious Review Of The Government's Use Of X
Labour MPs are calling for ministers to take control of decisions over the government’s continued use of X, as concerns grow about the platform’s s...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🚨 Labour MPs are calling for a minister-led review of the government’s use of X, warning it poses growing risks to democracy and public safety
@politicshome.bsky.social understands a review is currently being carried out by officials, but without ministerial oversight
@politicshome.bsky.social understands a review is currently being carried out by officials, but without ministerial oversight