Richard Sedgley
@richardsedgley.bsky.social
Green Party supporter based in Cornwall, UK. Likes culture, history, languages, politics, sport, theology. For a more equal, inclusive, humane and sustainable society. My views.🌻🌍
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"Liberty is the equal right and heritage of every child of man, without distinction of race, colour or sex." - Emily Hobhouse, 1913
Can a wildlife paradise on a Colombian island survive the arrival of a military base?
It took 40 years to turn Gorgona into a biodiversity haven and model marine protected area. Now a new coastguard station has sparked fears of militarisation and ecological ruin
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It took 40 years to turn Gorgona into a biodiversity haven and model marine protected area. Now a new coastguard station has sparked fears of militarisation and ecological ruin
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Can a wildlife paradise on a Colombian island survive the arrival of a military base?
It took 40 years to turn Gorgona into a biodiversity haven and model marine protected area. Now a new coastguard station has sparked fears of militarisation and ecological ruin
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Can a wildlife paradise on a Colombian island survive the arrival of a military base?
It took 40 years to turn Gorgona into a biodiversity haven and model marine protected area. Now a new coastguard station has sparked fears of militarisation and ecological ruin
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
It took 40 years to turn Gorgona into a biodiversity haven and model marine protected area. Now a new coastguard station has sparked fears of militarisation and ecological ruin
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali: "What are Labour going to do to change my life?"
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"What are Labour going to do to change my life?"
YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales
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November 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali: "What are Labour going to do to change my life?"
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What's next for the Green Party? Zack Polanski interview
YouTube video by PoliticsJOE
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November 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Former Reform in Wales leader Nathan Gill jailed for pro-Russian bribery
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Former Reform in Wales leader Nathan Gill jailed for pro-Russian bribery
Nathan Gill, 52, is sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison after admitting taking bribes while an MEP.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Former Reform in Wales leader Nathan Gill jailed for pro-Russian bribery
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Universities blame "societal shift" for axing foreign language degrees
Numbers taking languages at A-level and beyond has been falling for decades, although Duolingo says young people are using its app more than their elders
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Numbers taking languages at A-level and beyond has been falling for decades, although Duolingo says young people are using its app more than their elders
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Universities blame ‘societal shift’ for axing foreign language degrees
Numbers taking languages at A-level and beyond has been falling for decades, although Duolingo says its app is most popular with young people
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Universities blame "societal shift" for axing foreign language degrees
Numbers taking languages at A-level and beyond has been falling for decades, although Duolingo says young people are using its app more than their elders
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Numbers taking languages at A-level and beyond has been falling for decades, although Duolingo says young people are using its app more than their elders
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Labour MP Nadia Whittome calls for Keir Starmer to be replaced as prime minister
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Labour MP Nadia Whittome calls for Keir Starmer to be replaced as prime minister
"Even if Keir Starmer had a radical change of direction, I don't think people would believe him"
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November 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Labour MP Nadia Whittome calls for Keir Starmer to be replaced as prime minister
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
Spain has too rosy a view of Franco’s regime. Let’s remind ourselves of its horrors | Giles Tremlett
Little is taught about the murderous, incompetent dictatorship – and now almost one in five young people say Franco was good for the country
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Little is taught about the murderous, incompetent dictatorship – and now almost one in five young people say Franco was good for the country
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Spain has too rosy a view of Franco’s regime. Let’s remind ourselves of its horrors | Giles Tremlett
Little is taught about the murderous, incompetent dictatorship – and now almost one in five young people say Franco was good for the country, says historian Giles Tremlett
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Spain has too rosy a view of Franco’s regime. Let’s remind ourselves of its horrors | Giles Tremlett
Little is taught about the murderous, incompetent dictatorship – and now almost one in five young people say Franco was good for the country
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Little is taught about the murderous, incompetent dictatorship – and now almost one in five young people say Franco was good for the country
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Franco’s Shadow
On the fiftieth anniversary of Franco’s death, the influence of his dictatorship still lingers in Spain. As the country’s far-right feeds on nostalgia for its fascist past, is its democracy coming under threat?
tribunemag.co.uk/2025/11/fran...
On the fiftieth anniversary of Franco’s death, the influence of his dictatorship still lingers in Spain. As the country’s far-right feeds on nostalgia for its fascist past, is its democracy coming under threat?
tribunemag.co.uk/2025/11/fran...
Franco’s Shadow
On the fiftieth anniversary of Franco’s death, the influence of his dictatorship still lingers in Spain. As the country’s far right feeds on nostalgia for its fascist past, is its democracy coming und...
tribunemag.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Franco’s Shadow
On the fiftieth anniversary of Franco’s death, the influence of his dictatorship still lingers in Spain. As the country’s far-right feeds on nostalgia for its fascist past, is its democracy coming under threat?
tribunemag.co.uk/2025/11/fran...
On the fiftieth anniversary of Franco’s death, the influence of his dictatorship still lingers in Spain. As the country’s far-right feeds on nostalgia for its fascist past, is its democracy coming under threat?
tribunemag.co.uk/2025/11/fran...
I grew up in Spain amid a collective amnesia about Franco. It is time we faced up to our dark past | María Ramírez
This week marks 50 years of Spanish democracy, but the failure to talk more about the crimes of the dictatorship leaves us vulnerable
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This week marks 50 years of Spanish democracy, but the failure to talk more about the crimes of the dictatorship leaves us vulnerable
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I grew up in Spain amid a collective amnesia about Franco. It is time we faced up to our dark past | María Ramírez
This week marks 50 years of Spanish democracy, but the failure to talk more about the crimes of the dictatorship leaves us vulnerable, says the journalist María Ramírez
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November 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I grew up in Spain amid a collective amnesia about Franco. It is time we faced up to our dark past | María Ramírez
This week marks 50 years of Spanish democracy, but the failure to talk more about the crimes of the dictatorship leaves us vulnerable
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week marks 50 years of Spanish democracy, but the failure to talk more about the crimes of the dictatorship leaves us vulnerable
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
As I write my last column, the facts on climate crisis speak for themselves
Since 1995, when the first Cop was held, carbon levels have increased from 360.67 parts per million to 426.68 parts now
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Since 1995, when the first Cop was held, carbon levels have increased from 360.67 parts per million to 426.68 parts now
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
As I write my last column, the facts on climate crisis speak for themselves
Since 1995, when the first Cop was held, carbon levels have increased from 360.67 parts per million to 426.68 parts now
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
As I write my last column, the facts on climate crisis speak for themselves
Since 1995, when the first Cop was held, carbon levels have increased from 360.67 parts per million to 426.68 parts now
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
Since 1995, when the first Cop was held, carbon levels have increased from 360.67 parts per million to 426.68 parts now
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
There’s a catastrophic black hole in our climate data – and it’s a gift to deniers | George Monbiot
Climate sceptics tell us that more people die of extreme cold than extreme heat. What’s the truth?
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Climate sceptics tell us that more people die of extreme cold than extreme heat. What’s the truth?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
There’s a catastrophic black hole in our climate data – and it’s a gift to deniers | George Monbiot
Climate sceptics tell us that more people die of extreme cold than extreme heat. What’s the truth? asks Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
There’s a catastrophic black hole in our climate data – and it’s a gift to deniers | George Monbiot
Climate sceptics tell us that more people die of extreme cold than extreme heat. What’s the truth?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Climate sceptics tell us that more people die of extreme cold than extreme heat. What’s the truth?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Schools hit target to offer girls equal access to football three years early
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Schools hit target to offer girls equal access to football three years early
A target for 90% of schools in England to offer girls equal access to football in PE lessons is achieved three years ahead of schedule.
www.bbc.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Schools hit target to offer girls equal access to football three years early
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
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"Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, said: "Lloyd will bring a huge amount to the Green Party.
"He and tens of thousands like him have not left the Labour Party - the Labour Party has left them.""
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"He and tens of thousands like him have not left the Labour Party - the Labour Party has left them.""
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Former Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle joins Green Party
The former Brighton Kemptown MP says the Labour Party has left behind millions of people.
www.bbc.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
"Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, said: "Lloyd will bring a huge amount to the Green Party.
"He and tens of thousands like him have not left the Labour Party - the Labour Party has left them.""
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"He and tens of thousands like him have not left the Labour Party - the Labour Party has left them.""
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Forced to make a tactical vote? We shouldn’t have to vote for the least bad option
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Forced to make a tactical vote? We shouldn’t have to vote for the least bad option
Every election, millions of us head to the polling station in a conflicted state of mind – should I vote for the party I most believe in, or should tactical considerations come into pl
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November 21, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Forced to make a tactical vote? We shouldn’t have to vote for the least bad option
electoral-reform.org.uk/forced-to-ma...
electoral-reform.org.uk/forced-to-ma...
"Too little, too late": damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of "toxic and chaotic" culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
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Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of "toxic and chaotic" culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:38 PM
"Too little, too late": damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of "toxic and chaotic" culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of "toxic and chaotic" culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Pope Leo condemns US’s "extremely disrespectful" treatment of immigrants
Pontiff backs statement by US bishops condemning raids and mass deportations under Trump administration
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Pontiff backs statement by US bishops condemning raids and mass deportations under Trump administration
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Pope Leo condemns US’s ‘extremely disrespectful’ treatment of immigrants
Pontiff backs statement by US bishops condemning raids and mass deportations under Trump administration
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Pope Leo condemns US’s "extremely disrespectful" treatment of immigrants
Pontiff backs statement by US bishops condemning raids and mass deportations under Trump administration
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Pontiff backs statement by US bishops condemning raids and mass deportations under Trump administration
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Mani’s writhing, relentless bass was the Stone Roses’ secret sauce – it taught indie kids how to dance | Alexis Petridis
His love of "good northern soul and funk" was always in evidence and had a lasting impact on alternative music
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His love of "good northern soul and funk" was always in evidence and had a lasting impact on alternative music
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Mani’s writhing, relentless bass was the Stone Roses’ secret sauce – it taught indie kids how to dance | Alexis Petridis
His love of ‘good northern soul and funk’ was always in evidence and had a lasting impact on alternative music
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Mani’s writhing, relentless bass was the Stone Roses’ secret sauce – it taught indie kids how to dance | Alexis Petridis
His love of "good northern soul and funk" was always in evidence and had a lasting impact on alternative music
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
His love of "good northern soul and funk" was always in evidence and had a lasting impact on alternative music
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Awfully sad news today. The Stone Roses laid the path for so many alternative bands to follow.
I didn't see them, but I'm glad I got to see Primal Scream live.
RIP Mani
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I didn't see them, but I'm glad I got to see Primal Scream live.
RIP Mani
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The Stone Roses - She Bangs the Drums (Official Video)
YouTube video by StoneRosesVEVO
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November 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Awfully sad news today. The Stone Roses laid the path for so many alternative bands to follow.
I didn't see them, but I'm glad I got to see Primal Scream live.
RIP Mani
youtu.be/wD6Pq0bSMPo?...
I didn't see them, but I'm glad I got to see Primal Scream live.
RIP Mani
youtu.be/wD6Pq0bSMPo?...
Pictures show Cornwall transformed into winter wonderland
There are some stunning scenes
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November 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Former Labour MP defects to Green Party
YouTube video by PoliticsJOE
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November 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM