Phil
@phil-thebeachbum.bsky.social
Politically homeless Francophile & cat slave,lover of coffee wine food travel rugby & naturism(Shock Horror we like to swim/sunbathe naked 😱!).EV owner,solar enthusiast,happy Octopus customer. Gaia Hypothesis believer.
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Phil
@phil-thebeachbum.bsky.social
· Oct 10
For some time now I have felt politically homeless, the Tories & Reform have wrecked our country, Labour have failed to repair the fractured spine of society. But now the Greens are emerging as a party with answers. Maybe it’s time to think about joining that movement.
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I suspect there are many who feel the way Dee does!!
You try & get away with not paying £50 of your tax & HMRC will hound you to the ends of the earth whilst utter gobshites like Ratcliffe will go to the ends of the earth to avoid paying an extra £50
I’m off for a shower as just reading about what that piece of filth has said makes me feel grimy
I’m off for a shower as just reading about what that piece of filth has said makes me feel grimy
February 12, 2026 at 10:31 AM
I suspect there are many who feel the way Dee does!!
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"History is women following behind with the bucket."
So Morgan McSweeney has been replaced by Jill Cuthbertson and Vidhya Alakeson. Antonia Romeo is about to take over from Chris Wormald. Steph Driver may return to fill Tim Allan's vacancy.
Sense that now there's a mess to mop up, get the women in
So Morgan McSweeney has been replaced by Jill Cuthbertson and Vidhya Alakeson. Antonia Romeo is about to take over from Chris Wormald. Steph Driver may return to fill Tim Allan's vacancy.
Sense that now there's a mess to mop up, get the women in
February 11, 2026 at 11:05 AM
"History is women following behind with the bucket."
So Morgan McSweeney has been replaced by Jill Cuthbertson and Vidhya Alakeson. Antonia Romeo is about to take over from Chris Wormald. Steph Driver may return to fill Tim Allan's vacancy.
Sense that now there's a mess to mop up, get the women in
So Morgan McSweeney has been replaced by Jill Cuthbertson and Vidhya Alakeson. Antonia Romeo is about to take over from Chris Wormald. Steph Driver may return to fill Tim Allan's vacancy.
Sense that now there's a mess to mop up, get the women in
A couple of weeks back there were tens of finches & tits on our single bird feeder… so we spent a small fortune on extra feeders & feed (including suet blocks). Since then there hasn’t been a single bird around (pigeons exc). Where TF have they all gone?🙄
February 6, 2026 at 10:02 AM
A couple of weeks back there were tens of finches & tits on our single bird feeder… so we spent a small fortune on extra feeders & feed (including suet blocks). Since then there hasn’t been a single bird around (pigeons exc). Where TF have they all gone?🙄
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That‘s the spirit.
February 5, 2026 at 10:46 AM
That‘s the spirit.
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Labour took votes for granted.
They've blown it.
Green Party want to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Vote Green - and stop Reform.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
They've blown it.
Green Party want to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Vote Green - and stop Reform.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Starmer has little to offer voters of either right or left in Gorton and Denton. That’s why he’s facing a perfect storm | Owen Jones
The Greens are buoyant as Labour struggles. After shredding any semblance of a progressive agenda, fear of Reform is all the PM’s party has left, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Labour took votes for granted.
They've blown it.
Green Party want to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Vote Green - and stop Reform.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
They've blown it.
Green Party want to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Vote Green - and stop Reform.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Some people are really clever!
February 2, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Some people are really clever!
Let’s not forget this…
January 18, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Let’s not forget this…
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Humanist icon: Ernestine Rose, a fearless 19th century humanist who challenged religious dogma when doing so could cost you everything. A true rebel. 🧵 #HumanistHeritage heritage.humanists.uk/ernestine-ro...
January 13, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Humanist icon: Ernestine Rose, a fearless 19th century humanist who challenged religious dogma when doing so could cost you everything. A true rebel. 🧵 #HumanistHeritage heritage.humanists.uk/ernestine-ro...
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January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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He says this with Zelenskyy standing a few feet away. The fact Zelenskyy didn't walk over and slap him in the face should automatically put him in the running for a Nobel Peace Prize.
December 29, 2025 at 12:37 PM
He says this with Zelenskyy standing a few feet away. The fact Zelenskyy didn't walk over and slap him in the face should automatically put him in the running for a Nobel Peace Prize.
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Egos.
Everyone has one. Some more than others.
This power struggle masquerading as democratic notions of Your Party is the most disappointing thing I’ve seen in ages.
Their disagreements played out in the press, for all to see (we know why) mean people lose faith, just different version of a
Everyone has one. Some more than others.
This power struggle masquerading as democratic notions of Your Party is the most disappointing thing I’ve seen in ages.
Their disagreements played out in the press, for all to see (we know why) mean people lose faith, just different version of a
December 1, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Egos.
Everyone has one. Some more than others.
This power struggle masquerading as democratic notions of Your Party is the most disappointing thing I’ve seen in ages.
Their disagreements played out in the press, for all to see (we know why) mean people lose faith, just different version of a
Everyone has one. Some more than others.
This power struggle masquerading as democratic notions of Your Party is the most disappointing thing I’ve seen in ages.
Their disagreements played out in the press, for all to see (we know why) mean people lose faith, just different version of a
14:30 & the sun is already low!
November 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
14:30 & the sun is already low!
FFS… some complete idiot has already got all their Christmas lights up all over the front if their house!!! It’s not even mid November yet!!😂😂😂
November 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
FFS… some complete idiot has already got all their Christmas lights up all over the front if their house!!! It’s not even mid November yet!!😂😂😂
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Illinois: $1 billion in battery investment will save consumers $13 billion in capacity costs.
This is what @jigarshahdc.bsky.social and I have been talking about the past years. As capacity costs rise while battery costs plummet, we will see more of this.
pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/11/05/i...
This is what @jigarshahdc.bsky.social and I have been talking about the past years. As capacity costs rise while battery costs plummet, we will see more of this.
pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/11/05/i...
Illinois to add 3 GW of batteries, saving consumers $12 billion over 20 years
Illinois is set to issue procurements for 3 GW of battery storage, under a bill expected to be signed by Governor JB Pritzker. Transmission improvements to speed renewable deployment are also in the w...
pv-magazine-usa.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Illinois: $1 billion in battery investment will save consumers $13 billion in capacity costs.
This is what @jigarshahdc.bsky.social and I have been talking about the past years. As capacity costs rise while battery costs plummet, we will see more of this.
pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/11/05/i...
This is what @jigarshahdc.bsky.social and I have been talking about the past years. As capacity costs rise while battery costs plummet, we will see more of this.
pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/11/05/i...
Saddened to hear of the passing of Quentin Wilson.. an erudite & tireless campaigner for Britain’s motorists.
November 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Saddened to hear of the passing of Quentin Wilson.. an erudite & tireless campaigner for Britain’s motorists.
My wife’s bestie has just got back from a trip to Bali & Thailand & had a stopover in Dubai. Got us a bar of Dubai chocolate (seen in Waitrose for £10, you’re having a laugh!), it’s £15 over there!WTAF?! £1.50 a piece!
November 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
My wife’s bestie has just got back from a trip to Bali & Thailand & had a stopover in Dubai. Got us a bar of Dubai chocolate (seen in Waitrose for £10, you’re having a laugh!), it’s £15 over there!WTAF?! £1.50 a piece!
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Zohran's campaign was his determination to make New York a city everyone can afford to live in. Huge congratulations!
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.
November 5, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Zohran's campaign was his determination to make New York a city everyone can afford to live in. Huge congratulations!
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.
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And no - this article nor the independent - are as horrendous or as bitter as Jeremy Clarkson, Quentin Letts or the shitrag that is the Daily Mail.
But it's this insidious commenting on people's appearance in something pretending otherwise to be political commentary.
Do better. All of you.
But it's this insidious commenting on people's appearance in something pretending otherwise to be political commentary.
Do better. All of you.
October 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM
And no - this article nor the independent - are as horrendous or as bitter as Jeremy Clarkson, Quentin Letts or the shitrag that is the Daily Mail.
But it's this insidious commenting on people's appearance in something pretending otherwise to be political commentary.
Do better. All of you.
But it's this insidious commenting on people's appearance in something pretending otherwise to be political commentary.
Do better. All of you.
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Some really positive news, demonstrating why green investment should be urgently reframed, from costly environmental subsidy to high-return national investment. Tories and Reform, please note.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Wind power has cut £104bn from UK energy costs since 2010, study finds
Reduction comes from energy generated from windfarms and lower cost of gas owing to lower demand
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Some really positive news, demonstrating why green investment should be urgently reframed, from costly environmental subsidy to high-return national investment. Tories and Reform, please note.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ok… bedding changed, now it’s time for a nice cup of English Breakfast tea & a toasted teacake with proper butter.
How’s your Friday afternoon going?
How’s your Friday afternoon going?
October 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Ok… bedding changed, now it’s time for a nice cup of English Breakfast tea & a toasted teacake with proper butter.
How’s your Friday afternoon going?
How’s your Friday afternoon going?
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Legends, Cole and his mum made a massive difference in the Caerffili by-election. Hope Cole gets involved in politics, Wales needs more Cole's 👏🏼👍😊🏴
October 24, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Legends, Cole and his mum made a massive difference in the Caerffili by-election. Hope Cole gets involved in politics, Wales needs more Cole's 👏🏼👍😊🏴
We need to rewild 30% of the planet to restore nature & protect our wildlife, but Britain is falling behind. So I've signed this new petition calling on one of our biggest landowners - the Church of England - to rewild its land. Join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
Help save nature by rewilding the Church’s massive landholdings!
We need to rewild 30% of the planet to restore nature & protect our wildlife, but Britain is falling behind. So I've signed this new petition calling on one of our biggest landowners - the Church ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 24, 2025 at 12:14 PM
We need to rewild 30% of the planet to restore nature & protect our wildlife, but Britain is falling behind. So I've signed this new petition calling on one of our biggest landowners - the Church of England - to rewild its land. Join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
