@tutorbradley.bsky.social
FHEA, Rtd Open University Associate Lecturer in Environment, Energy & Renewable Energy (aka Tutor) and now an Honorary Associate.
Fascinated by many things.
Views expressed, likes, etc are personal etc etc
Fascinated by many things.
Views expressed, likes, etc are personal etc etc
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"Is it not time that we had a proper consideration in this House of changes to the voting system, so that the next election is not a disaster for democracy?"
Great question by @maxwilkinson.bsky.social
The Government must wake up and get to grips with First Past the Post before it’s too late.
Great question by @maxwilkinson.bsky.social
The Government must wake up and get to grips with First Past the Post before it’s too late.
November 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
"Is it not time that we had a proper consideration in this House of changes to the voting system, so that the next election is not a disaster for democracy?"
Great question by @maxwilkinson.bsky.social
The Government must wake up and get to grips with First Past the Post before it’s too late.
Great question by @maxwilkinson.bsky.social
The Government must wake up and get to grips with First Past the Post before it’s too late.
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Reform's former Leader in Wales, Nathan Gill, a 10.5 year jail term for taking bribes from the Kremlin.
Cosied up to authoritarian powers & traded principles for payoffs. Reform's leadership laughably claimed they barely knew Gill.
Will all this be on tomorrow's front pages?
Cosied up to authoritarian powers & traded principles for payoffs. Reform's leadership laughably claimed they barely knew Gill.
Will all this be on tomorrow's front pages?
November 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Reform's former Leader in Wales, Nathan Gill, a 10.5 year jail term for taking bribes from the Kremlin.
Cosied up to authoritarian powers & traded principles for payoffs. Reform's leadership laughably claimed they barely knew Gill.
Will all this be on tomorrow's front pages?
Cosied up to authoritarian powers & traded principles for payoffs. Reform's leadership laughably claimed they barely knew Gill.
Will all this be on tomorrow's front pages?
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Gill’s conviction for taking Kremlin money is yet more evidence of Russian influence in our politics, as the Russia report itself found. So when will Ministers finally investigate this wider interference? Why are we forced to pursue it in court? @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Gill’s conviction for taking Kremlin money is yet more evidence of Russian influence in our politics, as the Russia report itself found. So when will Ministers finally investigate this wider interference? Why are we forced to pursue it in court? @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
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Lady in yellow, "23,000 lives that could have been saved"
"People are still grieving over that. And the Conservative MP has a brag list of how much spending was done during the pandemic"
"I think it's all wrong" #BBCQT
"People are still grieving over that. And the Conservative MP has a brag list of how much spending was done during the pandemic"
"I think it's all wrong" #BBCQT
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Lady in yellow, "23,000 lives that could have been saved"
"People are still grieving over that. And the Conservative MP has a brag list of how much spending was done during the pandemic"
"I think it's all wrong" #BBCQT
"People are still grieving over that. And the Conservative MP has a brag list of how much spending was done during the pandemic"
"I think it's all wrong" #BBCQT
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BREAKING: As Reform UK's former Welsh leader and Nigel Farage associate is sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for taking bribes to spread pro-Russian propaganda, @peterjukes.bsky.social reports on why it opens the door to a broader investigation of Russian interference in our politics
Nathan Gill, Voloshyn and the Kremlin’s European Network
The sentencing of Reform UK's former leader in Wales to ten and a half years in prison should open the door to a broader investigation into the pro-Kremlin network that has infiltrated European politi...
bylinetimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
BREAKING: As Reform UK's former Welsh leader and Nigel Farage associate is sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for taking bribes to spread pro-Russian propaganda, @peterjukes.bsky.social reports on why it opens the door to a broader investigation of Russian interference in our politics
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“If you had electoral reform... people could feel confident that, wherever they are, they could vote in a way that makes sense.”
In a recent episode of @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social @dmk1793.bsky.social discusses the problems with FPTP and alternatives to it.
🎧LISTEN open.spotify.com/episode/37ZJ...
In a recent episode of @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social @dmk1793.bsky.social discusses the problems with FPTP and alternatives to it.
🎧LISTEN open.spotify.com/episode/37ZJ...
November 18, 2025 at 11:55 AM
“If you had electoral reform... people could feel confident that, wherever they are, they could vote in a way that makes sense.”
In a recent episode of @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social @dmk1793.bsky.social discusses the problems with FPTP and alternatives to it.
🎧LISTEN open.spotify.com/episode/37ZJ...
In a recent episode of @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social @dmk1793.bsky.social discusses the problems with FPTP and alternatives to it.
🎧LISTEN open.spotify.com/episode/37ZJ...
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Excited to be writing for the brilliant @bylinetimes.bsky.social - this month’s column covers a new book from @rory-stewart.bsky.social celebrating people & place in Cumbria, a new film #PowerStation about the power of community energy, & Keir Starmer’s weird obsession with flags
That's True Too - In Pursuit of Pluralism - Politics with a Difference – Byline Times Digital / Print Edition
Rory Stewart was almost completely invisible behind hundreds of copies of his latest book, piled high on the table in front of him, when I walked into the green room at Friends House in Euston, centra...
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November 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Excited to be writing for the brilliant @bylinetimes.bsky.social - this month’s column covers a new book from @rory-stewart.bsky.social celebrating people & place in Cumbria, a new film #PowerStation about the power of community energy, & Keir Starmer’s weird obsession with flags
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🚨A reminder;
1.James Dyson – moved to Singapore 🇸🇬
2.Jacob Rees-Mogg – opened in Ireland 🇮🇪
3.Nigel Lawson – applied for French residency 🇫🇷
4.Farage – got German passports for his kids 🇩🇪
5. Lord Edmiston – bankrolled Brexit now to Australia 🇦🇺
Give Us A Hell Yeah 🔥 if you want to Stay Fight Rejoin.
1.James Dyson – moved to Singapore 🇸🇬
2.Jacob Rees-Mogg – opened in Ireland 🇮🇪
3.Nigel Lawson – applied for French residency 🇫🇷
4.Farage – got German passports for his kids 🇩🇪
5. Lord Edmiston – bankrolled Brexit now to Australia 🇦🇺
Give Us A Hell Yeah 🔥 if you want to Stay Fight Rejoin.
November 15, 2025 at 8:07 AM
🚨A reminder;
1.James Dyson – moved to Singapore 🇸🇬
2.Jacob Rees-Mogg – opened in Ireland 🇮🇪
3.Nigel Lawson – applied for French residency 🇫🇷
4.Farage – got German passports for his kids 🇩🇪
5. Lord Edmiston – bankrolled Brexit now to Australia 🇦🇺
Give Us A Hell Yeah 🔥 if you want to Stay Fight Rejoin.
1.James Dyson – moved to Singapore 🇸🇬
2.Jacob Rees-Mogg – opened in Ireland 🇮🇪
3.Nigel Lawson – applied for French residency 🇫🇷
4.Farage – got German passports for his kids 🇩🇪
5. Lord Edmiston – bankrolled Brexit now to Australia 🇦🇺
Give Us A Hell Yeah 🔥 if you want to Stay Fight Rejoin.
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I wonder when he will start suing news outlets for describing his barefaced lies about the 2020 election as barefaced lies…
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I wonder when he will start suing news outlets for describing his barefaced lies about the 2020 election as barefaced lies…
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Homes of children with health condition 2️⃣❎ as likely to be cold in winter as Government considers cuts to insulation schemes
Over 1/3 of homes upgraded under the Energy Company Obligation insulation scheme are home to a child
eciu.net/media/press...
Over 1/3 of homes upgraded under the Energy Company Obligation insulation scheme are home to a child
eciu.net/media/press...
Homes of children with health condition twice as likely to be cold in…
Over a third of homes upgraded under the Energy Company Obligation insulation scheme are home to a child
eciu.net
November 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Homes of children with health condition 2️⃣❎ as likely to be cold in winter as Government considers cuts to insulation schemes
Over 1/3 of homes upgraded under the Energy Company Obligation insulation scheme are home to a child
eciu.net/media/press...
Over 1/3 of homes upgraded under the Energy Company Obligation insulation scheme are home to a child
eciu.net/media/press...
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Proportional Representation is an idea whose time has come.
60% of the public agrees.
More MPs than ever agree.
Supporters of all parties agree.
Now let's make the government listen. Join us today: makevotesmatter.org.uk/join-the-mov...
60% of the public agrees.
More MPs than ever agree.
Supporters of all parties agree.
Now let's make the government listen. Join us today: makevotesmatter.org.uk/join-the-mov...
November 10, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Proportional Representation is an idea whose time has come.
60% of the public agrees.
More MPs than ever agree.
Supporters of all parties agree.
Now let's make the government listen. Join us today: makevotesmatter.org.uk/join-the-mov...
60% of the public agrees.
More MPs than ever agree.
Supporters of all parties agree.
Now let's make the government listen. Join us today: makevotesmatter.org.uk/join-the-mov...
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Cutting home insulation funding will imperil UK’s climate goals, Reeves told
- Energy firms and charities urge chancellor to avoid short-term fix that could also harm low-income households
#UKbudget
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Energy firms and charities urge chancellor to avoid short-term fix that could also harm low-income households
#UKbudget
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cutting home insulation funding will imperil UK’s climate goals, Reeves told
Energy firms and charities urge chancellor to avoid short-term fix that could also harm low-income households
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Cutting home insulation funding will imperil UK’s climate goals, Reeves told
- Energy firms and charities urge chancellor to avoid short-term fix that could also harm low-income households
#UKbudget
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Energy firms and charities urge chancellor to avoid short-term fix that could also harm low-income households
#UKbudget
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Let's stop subsidising destruction.
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
COP30 must confront the climate and cost of living crises together
By Zack Polanski
bestforbritain.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Let's stop subsidising destruction.
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
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60% of the British public agree: our voting system is not fit for purpose.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
Petition to Democracy Minister
First Past The Post undermines our politics.
It leaves most of us with MPs we didn't vote for, and keeps delivering results that don't represent public opinion.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chan...
actionnetwork.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
60% of the British public agree: our voting system is not fit for purpose.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
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Just for fun, I sometimes like to draw their attention to the third verse of the UK National Anthem. Curiously, they never seem to know it ....
September 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Just for fun, I sometimes like to draw their attention to the third verse of the UK National Anthem. Curiously, they never seem to know it ....
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In yet more 'reliable ally' news... www.politico.eu/article/us-a...
US accused of threatening EU diplomats during bid to kill green shipping rules
Negotiators at shipping talks in London were told both they and their countries could be punished unless they voted with the U.S.
www.politico.eu
November 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
In yet more 'reliable ally' news... www.politico.eu/article/us-a...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
@octopus.energy surprisingly disappointing by not replying to emails for nearly 2 weeks...
They used to be so quick on TwitteX, but like many, I left that when it became a sewer.
Given so many no longer use 'X', shouldn't emails be answered?
They used to be so quick on TwitteX, but like many, I left that when it became a sewer.
Given so many no longer use 'X', shouldn't emails be answered?
November 1, 2025 at 9:35 AM
@octopus.energy surprisingly disappointing by not replying to emails for nearly 2 weeks...
They used to be so quick on TwitteX, but like many, I left that when it became a sewer.
Given so many no longer use 'X', shouldn't emails be answered?
They used to be so quick on TwitteX, but like many, I left that when it became a sewer.
Given so many no longer use 'X', shouldn't emails be answered?
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The underlying fundamental economics have changed dramatically: solar is now so cheap that businesses and households all around the world install it often without subsidies. Throw in batteries and the business case just keeps improving.
November 1, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The underlying fundamental economics have changed dramatically: solar is now so cheap that businesses and households all around the world install it often without subsidies. Throw in batteries and the business case just keeps improving.
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So either Labour need to ask candidates to step aside for the Greens to take on Reform....
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
'Just getting started': Zack Polanski reacts as Greens SECOND in new poll
ZACK Polanski has welcomed a new poll putting his party in second place at Westminster.
www.thenational.scot
October 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
So either Labour need to ask candidates to step aside for the Greens to take on Reform....
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
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"We have a five- or six-party-system trapped in the body of a two-party electoral system."
@timbale.bsky.social explains why multi-party politics is here to stay 👇
Voters want real choice. We need a proportional voting system that makes it possible.
@timbale.bsky.social explains why multi-party politics is here to stay 👇
Voters want real choice. We need a proportional voting system that makes it possible.
October 28, 2025 at 1:08 PM
"We have a five- or six-party-system trapped in the body of a two-party electoral system."
@timbale.bsky.social explains why multi-party politics is here to stay 👇
Voters want real choice. We need a proportional voting system that makes it possible.
@timbale.bsky.social explains why multi-party politics is here to stay 👇
Voters want real choice. We need a proportional voting system that makes it possible.
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UK small businesses and charities say nuclear levy could add thousands to bills
UK small businesses and charities say nuclear levy could add thousands to bills
Charge from next month expected to have disproportionate impact after energy-intensive industries given exemption
British charities and small businesses have warned that a new levy on energy bills, intended to support the government’s nuclear power ambitions, could raise their costs by thousands of pounds a year.
The extra charge could mean a significant cost hike for charities and small businesses with high energy use, meaning community services may be cut and economic growth curtailed, according to trade groups. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
UK small businesses and charities say nuclear levy could add thousands to bills
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It seems grossly unfair that many #charities will have to pay a ' #nuclear infrastructure levy' to fund the Sizewell C white elephant whilst the power guzzling 'energy intensive industries' won't.
www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/chariti...
www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/chariti...
October 15, 2025 at 7:39 AM
It seems grossly unfair that many #charities will have to pay a ' #nuclear infrastructure levy' to fund the Sizewell C white elephant whilst the power guzzling 'energy intensive industries' won't.
www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/chariti...
www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/chariti...