Ian Middleton
@ianmiddleton.bsky.social
Oxon County & Cherwell District Green Councillor and Group Leader. Business analyst & writer specialising in ethical retail. Lapsed psychologist. Occasional musician. Outdoor enthusiast. Beer lover who should read more books #TopRetailExpert #FRS
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🏠NIMBY's on housing? Not the Greens!
The fact is - local authorities where the Green Party holds a majority build a LOT more housing than any other, and EVEN in councils where we don’t hold the majority, the Greens have come out second only to the SNP!
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The fact is - local authorities where the Green Party holds a majority build a LOT more housing than any other, and EVEN in councils where we don’t hold the majority, the Greens have come out second only to the SNP!
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November 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM
🏠NIMBY's on housing? Not the Greens!
The fact is - local authorities where the Green Party holds a majority build a LOT more housing than any other, and EVEN in councils where we don’t hold the majority, the Greens have come out second only to the SNP!
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The fact is - local authorities where the Green Party holds a majority build a LOT more housing than any other, and EVEN in councils where we don’t hold the majority, the Greens have come out second only to the SNP!
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“If you go back a million minutes, you reach 2023. Go back a billion minutes, you reach the Roman Empire — that’s the scale of inequality we’re living with.”
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
November 23, 2025 at 10:31 AM
“If you go back a million minutes, you reach 2023. Go back a billion minutes, you reach the Roman Empire — that’s the scale of inequality we’re living with.”
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
Was feeling miserable and lazy this morning. Didn't want to run as it's so cold and I haven't been out on this weather for a while. But gave myself a metaphorical kick up the backside and got out here. So glad I did!
November 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Was feeling miserable and lazy this morning. Didn't want to run as it's so cold and I haven't been out on this weather for a while. But gave myself a metaphorical kick up the backside and got out here. So glad I did!
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We share our residents' anger about the illegal landfill at #Kidlington. The Environment Agency is investigating and will be in charge of arranging the clean-up. If you have any information that could assist their investigation, call their 24-hour hotline: 0800 807060.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
We share our residents' anger about the illegal landfill at #Kidlington. The Environment Agency is investigating and will be in charge of arranging the clean-up. If you have any information that could assist their investigation, call their 24-hour hotline: 0800 807060.
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Please sign this petition, especially if you live in Oxfordshire. Even more especially if you live in Kidlington. This needs an urgent response from government as it's far too big for any single local agency to deal with c.org/wRKcvkYG8f
Sign the Petition
Action Against Illegal Waste site on the River Cherwell
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November 19, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Please sign this petition, especially if you live in Oxfordshire. Even more especially if you live in Kidlington. This needs an urgent response from government as it's far too big for any single local agency to deal with c.org/wRKcvkYG8f
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Yesterday the UK Home Secretary said in a TV interview, and I quote: "We want to make the UK a less attractive place for people to come." Job well done on that score, I'd say.
I don’t know what to say anymore other than to remind those in power that refugees are human beings with equal rights who, along with their children, deserve a safe, stable & integrated life in their communities and that what they’re breaking now with this performative cruelty can’t be fixed later.
The Labour government does not want to rule out deporting somebody once here as a refugee 16-19 years with a British-born 15 year old child
November 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Yesterday the UK Home Secretary said in a TV interview, and I quote: "We want to make the UK a less attractive place for people to come." Job well done on that score, I'd say.
This has been on the cards for some time. A fairly niche offer in a world of DIY stores and bathroom/kitchen showrooms. It had a place back in the day with a more exclusive USP but overreached itself with so many branches. www.insidermedia.com/news/nationa...
Fired Earth to close 20 UK showrooms and stores - full list of locations - Insider Media
Luxury tile and home interiors chain Fired Earth is to close all of its UK stores and showrooms after falling into administration in October.
www.insidermedia.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:05 AM
This has been on the cards for some time. A fairly niche offer in a world of DIY stores and bathroom/kitchen showrooms. It had a place back in the day with a more exclusive USP but overreached itself with so many branches. www.insidermedia.com/news/nationa...
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Today’s episode of “there is a better way.” Helsinki went a full year without a car-related fatality. For the 90th million time, we ask-why not here? Why can’t we have the healthy, safe, secure, efficient, civilized goods others have: schools free of mass shootings, safe sidewalks, health care…
Helsinki just went a full year without a single traffic death
The capital city is Finnish’ed with car-related fatalities.
www.politico.eu
November 18, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Today’s episode of “there is a better way.” Helsinki went a full year without a car-related fatality. For the 90th million time, we ask-why not here? Why can’t we have the healthy, safe, secure, efficient, civilized goods others have: schools free of mass shootings, safe sidewalks, health care…
Lovely pint of Squiddly Diddly at my usual favourite watering hole with my mate Ron
November 14, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Lovely pint of Squiddly Diddly at my usual favourite watering hole with my mate Ron
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Tonight was a very bad night.
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Tonight was a very bad night.
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Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present Karma?
November 7, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present Karma?
For those whi deny there's money and jobs in this 'green crap'
The US is the world's largest oil and gas producer. Yet, "China is now making more money from exporting green technology than America makes from exporting fossil fuels."
China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics
The world’s biggest manufacturer now has an interest in the world decarbonising
www.economist.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
For those whi deny there's money and jobs in this 'green crap'
Mariella Frostrup providing a measured and coherent commentary on Reform's demonisation of migrants as the utterly vapid Nadine Dorries attempts to intervene with more of her usual cluelessness youtu.be/a1NLEXKd8_4?...
Canary Clips -BBC1 Question Time - 23/10/25 - Mariella Frostrup calls out politicians dehumanising
YouTube video by Canary
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November 8, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Mariella Frostrup providing a measured and coherent commentary on Reform's demonisation of migrants as the utterly vapid Nadine Dorries attempts to intervene with more of her usual cluelessness youtu.be/a1NLEXKd8_4?...
Brilliant new way to make your journey to the shops more 'tax efficient'
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Private jets don't pay fuel tax. Now I don't either.
YouTube video by Oli Frost
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November 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Brilliant new way to make your journey to the shops more 'tax efficient'
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North Oxfordshire residents will be able to put their empty Christmas glass bottles in their recycling bin for collection, instead of needing to take them for recycling, Cherwell District Council have announced. Kerbside glass recycling starts on 1 January.
www.cherwell.gov.uk/glass-recycl...
www.cherwell.gov.uk/glass-recycl...
November 5, 2025 at 12:34 PM
North Oxfordshire residents will be able to put their empty Christmas glass bottles in their recycling bin for collection, instead of needing to take them for recycling, Cherwell District Council have announced. Kerbside glass recycling starts on 1 January.
www.cherwell.gov.uk/glass-recycl...
www.cherwell.gov.uk/glass-recycl...
Brilliant end to #newsnight seeing 92 year old Betty Brown finally celebrating her compensation from the Post Office scandal. Now we need to see prosecutions of those responsible including Fujitsu who are still receiving government contracts!
November 5, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Brilliant end to #newsnight seeing 92 year old Betty Brown finally celebrating her compensation from the Post Office scandal. Now we need to see prosecutions of those responsible including Fujitsu who are still receiving government contracts!
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"What binds Polanski and Mamdani is not only their left-wing credentials, but their rejection of political cynicism."
Let's go! 🎉
www.europinion.uk/post/how-zac...
Let's go! 🎉
www.europinion.uk/post/how-zac...
How Zack Polanksi And Zohran Mamdani Transformed What It Means To Be A Left-Wing Politician
Newly elected leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanksi, has taken British politics by storm. The self-proclaimed ‘eco-populist’ has resurrected the Green Party’s reputation amongst voters and driven t...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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And now a Party Political Broadcast on behalf of the Reform Party youtube.com/shorts/aQA30...
Mr. Bean’s surprisingly “based” immigration take 😳🤯
YouTube video by Freedom Dynamics
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November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
And now a Party Political Broadcast on behalf of the Reform Party youtube.com/shorts/aQA30...
Definitely worth 11 minutes of your day
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Tony Visconti Discusses the Making of 'Blackstar'
YouTube video by David Bowie
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November 2, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Definitely worth 11 minutes of your day
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