MichaelLondonSF
@michaellondonsf.bsky.social
semi-retired / activist on London housing and planning / UCL Bartlett / grandfather JustSpace.org.uk michaeledwards.org.uk
I don't follow people with empty bios.
I don't follow people with empty bios.
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TIL that the summit of this mountain is where g is the lowest, anywhere on the surface of the planet
#iTeachPhysics
#Science 🧪
#iTeachPhysics
#Science 🧪
November 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
TIL that the summit of this mountain is where g is the lowest, anywhere on the surface of the planet
#iTeachPhysics
#Science 🧪
#iTeachPhysics
#Science 🧪
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Farage came out of a City of London workplace culture in the 1980s & 1990s. White, male & afternoon drinking. I know because I was there
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Nigel Farage, racism & the City of London in the 1980s & 1990s
Nigel Farage, racism & the City of London in the 1980s & 1990s The Guardian is continuing its coverage of Nigel Farage’s school days at Dulwich College. Its alleged he was well known for ma…
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November 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Farage came out of a City of London workplace culture in the 1980s & 1990s. White, male & afternoon drinking. I know because I was there
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8/ Obviously it's easy to be wise after the event, but everything we said at the time is on our web site for others to judge
independentsage.org
independentsage.org
Independent SAGE – Independent scientific advice on the COVID-19 crisis, for the UK government and public.
Independent SAGE: Independent scientific advice on the COVID-19 crisis, for the UK government and public.
independentsage.org
November 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
8/ Obviously it's easy to be wise after the event, but everything we said at the time is on our web site for others to judge
independentsage.org
independentsage.org
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- In general, lockdown left lasting scars on society, and worsened existing inequalities
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November 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
- In general, lockdown left lasting scars on society, and worsened existing inequalities
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They were like a haven of sense and science to many including us. The contrast between their regular sessions and the drivel (mostly)that came out of the daily governmental broadcasts was blindingly obvious.
November 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
They were like a haven of sense and science to many including us. The contrast between their regular sessions and the drivel (mostly)that came out of the daily governmental broadcasts was blindingly obvious.
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2/Transparency
Inquiry: Calls for publication of scientific, economic, social advice; clear communication that science informs but does not dictate policy; accessible formats
IS: Formed in response to lack of transparency; advocated publication of SAGE minutes, membership, & modelling assumptions.
Inquiry: Calls for publication of scientific, economic, social advice; clear communication that science informs but does not dictate policy; accessible formats
IS: Formed in response to lack of transparency; advocated publication of SAGE minutes, membership, & modelling assumptions.
November 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
2/Transparency
Inquiry: Calls for publication of scientific, economic, social advice; clear communication that science informs but does not dictate policy; accessible formats
IS: Formed in response to lack of transparency; advocated publication of SAGE minutes, membership, & modelling assumptions.
Inquiry: Calls for publication of scientific, economic, social advice; clear communication that science informs but does not dictate policy; accessible formats
IS: Formed in response to lack of transparency; advocated publication of SAGE minutes, membership, & modelling assumptions.
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Excellent thread, Martin 👍
November 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Excellent thread, Martin 👍
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1/ How does the COVID Inquiry's Module 2 report align with what we said in @independentsage.bsky.social at the time? A 🧵on Transparency, Early & Decisive Action, Scientific Advice, Integration of Social & Economic Harms, Communication and Behavioural Science, Governance, Data and Preparedness
November 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
1/ How does the COVID Inquiry's Module 2 report align with what we said in @independentsage.bsky.social at the time? A 🧵on Transparency, Early & Decisive Action, Scientific Advice, Integration of Social & Economic Harms, Communication and Behavioural Science, Governance, Data and Preparedness
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Independent SAGE mentioned in the Module 2 Covid Inquiry report. A nice description of what we did.
"This was an independent group of scientists set up to monitor and assess UK strategy and to “provide open and transparent advice about public health issues relating to the Covid pandemic”."
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November 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Independent SAGE mentioned in the Module 2 Covid Inquiry report. A nice description of what we did.
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Wake up America! We have a problem in US with religious extremists imposing their religious beliefs as law. Currently 12 states imposed a total abortion ban based on religious beliefs. That is what "sharia law" looks like--it must be stopped! #ChristianShariaLaw #ShariaLaw
November 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Wake up America! We have a problem in US with religious extremists imposing their religious beliefs as law. Currently 12 states imposed a total abortion ban based on religious beliefs. That is what "sharia law" looks like--it must be stopped! #ChristianShariaLaw #ShariaLaw
A desperate plea to Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana over Your Party. Good but who wrote it? www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
A desperate plea to Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana over Your Party
History will judge this moment harshly. Unity isn’t an option anymore for Your party; it’s a fucking necessity, says Antifabot
www.thecanary.co
November 20, 2025 at 10:15 AM
A desperate plea to Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana over Your Party. Good but who wrote it? www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
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"Another student said they were concerned that working class and ‘non-traditional’ students could be shut out of PhDs in the capital"
Student unions call on UKRI to increase PhD stipends in London.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
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Student unions call on UKRI to increase PhD stipends in London - Research Professional News
Survey of doctoral students in capital finds high numbers living in “constant financial anxiety”
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"Another student said they were concerned that working class and ‘non-traditional’ students could be shut out of PhDs in the capital"
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5/ Leaving Aarhus Convention also makes it easier for future government to justify leaving ECHR, pointing to any Labour withdrawal that would avoid international environmental scrutiny
November 18, 2025 at 9:39 PM
5/ Leaving Aarhus Convention also makes it easier for future government to justify leaving ECHR, pointing to any Labour withdrawal that would avoid international environmental scrutiny
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🧵1/ Threat, by Reform and Conservatives, to join Russia and Belarus outside European Convention on Human Rights has, rightly, attracted condemnation. But Labour need scrutiny too, suggesting leaving another, less well known, international agreement, the Aarhus Convention. My new piece in @bmj.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:39 PM
🧵1/ Threat, by Reform and Conservatives, to join Russia and Belarus outside European Convention on Human Rights has, rightly, attracted condemnation. But Labour need scrutiny too, suggesting leaving another, less well known, international agreement, the Aarhus Convention. My new piece in @bmj.com
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Might it have been an idea for UK Labour to wait a few days for Danish local election results before adopting an even more extreme version of their migration policy? If Copenhagen is anything to go by, London could see a major surge by Greens. People chose to live in diverse cities for a reason
Denmark, Preliminary final election result:
Local election
A (S&D): 23.2% (-5.2)
V (RE): 17.9% (-3.3)
C (EPP): 12.7% (-2.5)
F (Greens/EFA): 11.1% (+3.5)
Ø (LEFT): 7.1% (-0.2)
O (PfE): 5.9% (+1.8)
I (EPP): 5.5% (+4.3)
B (RE): 5.4% (-0.2)
...
+/- vs. 2021 election result
➤ europeelects.eu/denmark
Local election
A (S&D): 23.2% (-5.2)
V (RE): 17.9% (-3.3)
C (EPP): 12.7% (-2.5)
F (Greens/EFA): 11.1% (+3.5)
Ø (LEFT): 7.1% (-0.2)
O (PfE): 5.9% (+1.8)
I (EPP): 5.5% (+4.3)
B (RE): 5.4% (-0.2)
...
+/- vs. 2021 election result
➤ europeelects.eu/denmark
November 19, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Might it have been an idea for UK Labour to wait a few days for Danish local election results before adopting an even more extreme version of their migration policy? If Copenhagen is anything to go by, London could see a major surge by Greens. People chose to live in diverse cities for a reason
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Just got my (private) Covid jab from Boots. Not cheap, but I hope it will protect my Xmas from infections! (already have the flu jab)
November 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Just got my (private) Covid jab from Boots. Not cheap, but I hope it will protect my Xmas from infections! (already have the flu jab)
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A very welcome ruling in Northern Ireland - supporting that basic right of freedom of/from religion. The state - and state schools - should not teach a religion as truth or push it on children.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
Religious education: Supreme Court rules the Christian-focused RE taught in NI schools is unlawful
In a unanimous judgement the Supreme Court allowed an appeal by an unnamed father and daughter from Northern Ireland.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:46 PM
A very welcome ruling in Northern Ireland - supporting that basic right of freedom of/from religion. The state - and state schools - should not teach a religion as truth or push it on children.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
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Why do the names Ribbentrop, Molotov, and Chamberlain keep coming into my mind?
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
US and Russian officials draft plan to end Ukraine war based on capitulation from Kyiv
It is unclear if Trump administration backs deal that would mean Kyiv giving up territory and slashing size of military
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Why do the names Ribbentrop, Molotov, and Chamberlain keep coming into my mind?
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Today's lecture: how participation in collective action can involve (transformative) experiences that can lead to further participation.
Key reading is @yasemingacar.bsky.social & Melis Ulug's fascinating study of prejudice reduction among Gezi Park activists
jspp.psychopen.eu/index.php/js...
Key reading is @yasemingacar.bsky.social & Melis Ulug's fascinating study of prejudice reduction among Gezi Park activists
jspp.psychopen.eu/index.php/js...
November 20, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Today's lecture: how participation in collective action can involve (transformative) experiences that can lead to further participation.
Key reading is @yasemingacar.bsky.social & Melis Ulug's fascinating study of prejudice reduction among Gezi Park activists
jspp.psychopen.eu/index.php/js...
Key reading is @yasemingacar.bsky.social & Melis Ulug's fascinating study of prejudice reduction among Gezi Park activists
jspp.psychopen.eu/index.php/js...
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They do have a plan! The Victorian configuration is redundant in parts. The stops at the Milton Keynes end are going for operational convenience rather than anticipated usage and that is hard to justify.
November 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
They do have a plan! The Victorian configuration is redundant in parts. The stops at the Milton Keynes end are going for operational convenience rather than anticipated usage and that is hard to justify.
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Hard, though not impossible to re-create. Might take a while, though. Three stations in Birmingham, nearing completion and due to open next year, 85 years after the ones they are replacing were decommissioned. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 20, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Hard, though not impossible to re-create. Might take a while, though. Three stations in Birmingham, nearing completion and due to open next year, 85 years after the ones they are replacing were decommissioned. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Starbucks can end this today: bargain in good faith, resolve unfair labor practices, and stop the union-busting.
Until then, workers are holding the line! #NoCoffeeNoContract
Until then, workers are holding the line! #NoCoffeeNoContract
November 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Starbucks can end this today: bargain in good faith, resolve unfair labor practices, and stop the union-busting.
Until then, workers are holding the line! #NoCoffeeNoContract
Until then, workers are holding the line! #NoCoffeeNoContract
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Views from the European Sleeper train between Berlin Hbf & Ostbahnhof.
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Views from the European Sleeper train between Berlin Hbf & Ostbahnhof.