The UK government has officially banned the emergency use of the bee-toxic pesticide Cruiser SB, marking a significant shift in policy after years of approvals. 🐝
#bees #savethebees #pesticides #ukgov #uknews
#bees #savethebees #pesticides #ukgov #uknews
UK Bans Emergency Use of Bee-Killing Pesticide
The UK government has officially banned the emergency use of the bee-toxic pesticide Cruiser SB, marking a significant shift in policy after years of approvals. The move comes after rejecting an…
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February 3, 2025 at 8:07 AM
The UK government has officially banned the emergency use of the bee-toxic pesticide Cruiser SB, marking a significant shift in policy after years of approvals. 🐝
#bees #savethebees #pesticides #ukgov #uknews
#bees #savethebees #pesticides #ukgov #uknews
The #UKgov have mistakenly decided that performative cruelty and isolationism is what voters want:
Diehard Reform voters definitely want that rhetoric - but they will never vote for Labour anyway.
The truly sad outcome is that loyal and longtime Labour supporters are sickened by it all.
Diehard Reform voters definitely want that rhetoric - but they will never vote for Labour anyway.
The truly sad outcome is that loyal and longtime Labour supporters are sickened by it all.
The days of viewing the UK as “a global charity” are over, the new development minister, Jenny Chapman, will tell MPs
What awful and terrible rhetoric.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
What awful and terrible rhetoric.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour to defend aid cuts, claiming UK’s days as ‘a global charity’ are over
Development minister will tell MPs that Britain will share ‘incredible expertise’ instead of funding
www.theguardian.com
May 13, 2025 at 6:51 AM
The #UKgov have mistakenly decided that performative cruelty and isolationism is what voters want:
Diehard Reform voters definitely want that rhetoric - but they will never vote for Labour anyway.
The truly sad outcome is that loyal and longtime Labour supporters are sickened by it all.
Diehard Reform voters definitely want that rhetoric - but they will never vote for Labour anyway.
The truly sad outcome is that loyal and longtime Labour supporters are sickened by it all.
Timely post by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social addressing the tensions being created by Trump in Europe. For me there are different motivations for wanting to cause division in Europe. My own view is it’s primarily to pave the way for far right political domination.
The #UKgov must be courageous!
The #UKgov must be courageous!
1. Trump and his Death Eaters cannot tolerate any rival power. Europe, when united, is a major trading and diplomatic bloc. They see Russia (much less of a threat to US hegemony) as an excellent instrument for breaking up Europe, by threat or by force.🧵
February 16, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Timely post by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social addressing the tensions being created by Trump in Europe. For me there are different motivations for wanting to cause division in Europe. My own view is it’s primarily to pave the way for far right political domination.
The #UKgov must be courageous!
The #UKgov must be courageous!
once again, #ukgov has done a terrible job explaining the facts here; we really need a gov info unit whose job is to counter misinformation actively, not just sit and watch it...
Anticipate the majority of UK media to falsely blame higher bills on "net zero", when they're directly being caused by fossil fuels.
I feel guilt rather than smugness looking at where energy bills are heading this winter.
I won't be using gas and thanks to my battery & solar 8p/kWh is the max I'll pay for elec into a heat pump delivering 3-400% heat efficiency.
I could afford the kit, most can't.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I won't be using gas and thanks to my battery & solar 8p/kWh is the max I'll pay for elec into a heat pump delivering 3-400% heat efficiency.
I could afford the kit, most can't.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
October 1, 2026 at 9:46 AM
once again, #ukgov has done a terrible job explaining the facts here; we really need a gov info unit whose job is to counter misinformation actively, not just sit and watch it...
I hope #ukgov doesnt go down this path to eliminate #DEI as Trump is doing.
The Equality Act 2010 is an essential piece of legislation and prevents discrimination.
DEI gets a bad name because some focus on quotas instead of creating a level playing field - as I wrote about here bit.ly/3Q4OBP2
The Equality Act 2010 is an essential piece of legislation and prevents discrimination.
DEI gets a bad name because some focus on quotas instead of creating a level playing field - as I wrote about here bit.ly/3Q4OBP2
June 2, 2025 at 6:46 AM
I hope #ukgov doesnt go down this path to eliminate #DEI as Trump is doing.
The Equality Act 2010 is an essential piece of legislation and prevents discrimination.
DEI gets a bad name because some focus on quotas instead of creating a level playing field - as I wrote about here bit.ly/3Q4OBP2
The Equality Act 2010 is an essential piece of legislation and prevents discrimination.
DEI gets a bad name because some focus on quotas instead of creating a level playing field - as I wrote about here bit.ly/3Q4OBP2
1/3 This feels like another knee-jerk reaction to the recent success of Reform. If #UKgov thinks this will bridge the gap, they're on the wrong track. Many people need to know that a) the gov is looking after ordinary people and b) housing, goods, and services are affordable. More ...
Care homes will be prevented from recruiting staff from abroad as part of an overhaul of rules to drive down net migration, Yvette Cooper has said today
The UK is already facing a desperate shortage of care workers
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The UK is already facing a desperate shortage of care workers
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
UK care homes face ban on overseas recruitment under migration plans
Yvette Cooper to announce proposals to reduce net migration in response to growing pressure from Reform UK
www.theguardian.com
May 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM
1/3 This feels like another knee-jerk reaction to the recent success of Reform. If #UKgov thinks this will bridge the gap, they're on the wrong track. Many people need to know that a) the gov is looking after ordinary people and b) housing, goods, and services are affordable. More ...
A group of more than 40 environmental, health, dietary and animal protection organisations have sent a letter to the Government asking to stop a campaign promoting meat and dairy being run by a government-sponsored agency this January. ✉️
#uknews #uk #ukgov #meat #dairy
#uknews #uk #ukgov #meat #dairy
Experts Urge UK Government to Stop Campaign Promoting Meat and Dairy
On 10th January 2025, a group of more than 40 environmental, health, dietary and animal protection organisations sent a letter to the UK Government asking to stop the Let’s Eat Balanced campaign…
veganfta.com
January 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Come on #UKgov change the narrative - it’s up to you to change the story in many aspects. Otherwise you’re going to hand the UK to Reform.
Trump’s repression of free speech & disappearing of foreign students from campuses push academics to look for options elsewhere.
Europe’s reaction? Come here!
UK meanwhile? Hiking fees & cutting foreign student rights to make UK less attractive cos all that matters is lower immigration numbers 🙄
Europe’s reaction? Come here!
UK meanwhile? Hiking fees & cutting foreign student rights to make UK less attractive cos all that matters is lower immigration numbers 🙄
April 24, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Come on #UKgov change the narrative - it’s up to you to change the story in many aspects. Otherwise you’re going to hand the UK to Reform.
#ukgov says that they are compensating cutting benefits of disabled people by finding them jobs.
On the back of that they’re halving the UC Health payment for all disabled people, changing eligibility for PIP.
So what about those who suffer these cuts and can’t work? They will just be poorer!
On the back of that they’re halving the UC Health payment for all disabled people, changing eligibility for PIP.
So what about those who suffer these cuts and can’t work? They will just be poorer!
March 26, 2025 at 11:07 PM
#ukgov says that they are compensating cutting benefits of disabled people by finding them jobs.
On the back of that they’re halving the UC Health payment for all disabled people, changing eligibility for PIP.
So what about those who suffer these cuts and can’t work? They will just be poorer!
On the back of that they’re halving the UC Health payment for all disabled people, changing eligibility for PIP.
So what about those who suffer these cuts and can’t work? They will just be poorer!
However the #UKgov try to wrap it up - the punitive cuts for disabled people are brutal. They are penalising the most vulnerable people.
Reducing UC health allowance by £50/week and reducing access to PIP assessments won't work. If policymakers understood how brains actually tick, they'd rethink:
Reducing UC health allowance by £50/week and reducing access to PIP assessments won't work. If policymakers understood how brains actually tick, they'd rethink:
March 19, 2025 at 6:00 AM
However the #UKgov try to wrap it up - the punitive cuts for disabled people are brutal. They are penalising the most vulnerable people.
Reducing UC health allowance by £50/week and reducing access to PIP assessments won't work. If policymakers understood how brains actually tick, they'd rethink:
Reducing UC health allowance by £50/week and reducing access to PIP assessments won't work. If policymakers understood how brains actually tick, they'd rethink:
Here @georgemonbiot.bsky.social absolutely nails the fundamental reason why the far right garners cult-like support.
Wealth inequality.
Unless #UKgov gets the courage to make people feel included, safe, cared for and able to manage financially they will hand the UK to Reform.
Great read ⬇️
Wealth inequality.
Unless #UKgov gets the courage to make people feel included, safe, cared for and able to manage financially they will hand the UK to Reform.
Great read ⬇️
It's a straightforward relationship: high #inequality leads to the triumph of the far right. It will keep winning until governments deliberately seek to make societies more equal. I'm looking at you, Keir Starmer.
This week's column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Rightwing populists will keep winning until we grasp this truth about human nature | George Monbiot
Economic inequality breeds resentment and a desire to get even. That’s what fuels support for even incompetent regimes, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
April 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Here @georgemonbiot.bsky.social absolutely nails the fundamental reason why the far right garners cult-like support.
Wealth inequality.
Unless #UKgov gets the courage to make people feel included, safe, cared for and able to manage financially they will hand the UK to Reform.
Great read ⬇️
Wealth inequality.
Unless #UKgov gets the courage to make people feel included, safe, cared for and able to manage financially they will hand the UK to Reform.
Great read ⬇️
It seems things will never be the same again - #UKGov #EU. Sir Alex Younger doesn’t think Trump understands the stakes here.
WATCH: "We are in a new era… where international relations aren’t going to be determined by rules… they're going to be determined by strong men."
Former MI6 boss Sir Alex Younger on Trump, Putin and changes to global diplomacy.
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FocQITpJnaQ
Former MI6 boss Sir Alex Younger on Trump, Putin and changes to global diplomacy.
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FocQITpJnaQ
Former MI6 boss on Trump, Putin and a 'new era' for international relations
YouTube video by BBC Newsnight
www.youtube.com
February 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The absolute reason the #UKgov is failing is its stubborn refusal to transform the UK economy. It might manifest in other reasons for dissatisfaction but all roads lead back to the neoliberal disastrous theory it’s following. It will be worse with #freeports.
Here @wpguy.uk Jason Boyd nails it. ⬇️
Here @wpguy.uk Jason Boyd nails it. ⬇️
An open letter to politicians calling for reform and what is needed to save British economy | Jason Boyd
@wpguy.uk
@wpguy.uk
The broken British economy: a call for urgent reform
An open letter to politicians calling for reform and what is needed to save British economy
bylines.scot
May 10, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The absolute reason the #UKgov is failing is its stubborn refusal to transform the UK economy. It might manifest in other reasons for dissatisfaction but all roads lead back to the neoliberal disastrous theory it’s following. It will be worse with #freeports.
Here @wpguy.uk Jason Boyd nails it. ⬇️
Here @wpguy.uk Jason Boyd nails it. ⬇️
A brilliant and timely post from @georgemonbiot.bsky.social which says everything I wanted to say in my earlier post about #UKgov but didn’t! 😝
Seriously though a great thread which point by point demonstrates the frustrations of many labour supporters.
Seriously though a great thread which point by point demonstrates the frustrations of many labour supporters.
1. Here are just a few of the ways in which Starmer’s Labour Party seems determined to alienate its voters and lose the next election. As they pile up, you have to keep pinching yourself and asking, “what the hell is it playing at?” 🧵
February 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
A brilliant and timely post from @georgemonbiot.bsky.social which says everything I wanted to say in my earlier post about #UKgov but didn’t! 😝
Seriously though a great thread which point by point demonstrates the frustrations of many labour supporters.
Seriously though a great thread which point by point demonstrates the frustrations of many labour supporters.
the fact that #ukgov isn't tackling this is a massive failure - and an insult to the people who risk their lives saving others. shame on #burnham.
Portsmouth RNLI has been suspended due to hostility to their volunteer crews.
“Our crews deserve respect and gratitude, not to find themselves targeted simply for doing that vital work" - Steff Aquarone MP
“Our crews deserve respect and gratitude, not to find themselves targeted simply for doing that vital work" - Steff Aquarone MP
MP stands up for North Norfolk lifeboat crews
Steff Aquarone MP has issued a statement praising RNLI lifeboat crews for their vital role. He condemned any hostility towards rescuers.
eastangliabylines.co.uk
September 18, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Here @richardjmurphy.bsky.social suggests consequences for billions who rely on the dollar for economic wellbeing. From what I have read about #MMT I imagine these are countries who don’t have monetary sovereignty.
The world and #ukgov need to understand the possible devastating global impact
The world and #ukgov need to understand the possible devastating global impact
Countries in the global south must run trade surpluses to earn dollars to repay their dollar debts. Now they are being punished with US tariffs further having done so. The result is that they will go bankrupt, with massive consequences for billions of people. www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/04...
How many countries will Trump bankrupt with his tariffs?
I have yet to see any comment in the media about one vital dimension to the new tariffs that Trump is imposing on many countries in the global south, including India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, South Africa...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
April 4, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Here @richardjmurphy.bsky.social suggests consequences for billions who rely on the dollar for economic wellbeing. From what I have read about #MMT I imagine these are countries who don’t have monetary sovereignty.
The world and #ukgov need to understand the possible devastating global impact
The world and #ukgov need to understand the possible devastating global impact
The figs in this report are depressing. Im all for looking at why there are a high level of claimants but am stumped as why #UKgov are preemptively cutting benefits - it’s devastating for individuals.
Life is hard! But even harder for people who are disabled! This is just increasing suffering.
Life is hard! But even harder for people who are disabled! This is just increasing suffering.
Disability cuts; North East worst hit region in Britain
Disability benefit cuts will hit the North East hard “entrenching deprivation”
@northeastbylines.co.uk
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
Disability benefit cuts will hit the North East hard “entrenching deprivation”
@northeastbylines.co.uk
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
Disability cuts; North East worst hit region in Britain
Disability benefit cuts will hit the North East hard “entrenching deprivation”
northeastbylines.co.uk
May 1, 2025 at 8:12 AM
The figs in this report are depressing. Im all for looking at why there are a high level of claimants but am stumped as why #UKgov are preemptively cutting benefits - it’s devastating for individuals.
Life is hard! But even harder for people who are disabled! This is just increasing suffering.
Life is hard! But even harder for people who are disabled! This is just increasing suffering.
🧵 1/5 The #UKgov don’t seem to care they’re causing panic and alarm for people already struggling and whose lives are simply challenging in ways we often can’t imagine.
The gov cause a narrative where many people conclude disabled or unwell people choose to stay at home rather than work.
The gov cause a narrative where many people conclude disabled or unwell people choose to stay at home rather than work.
A very personal plea to Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer: stop the DWP cuts
Disabled people are human beings too and deserve to be treated as such, says Rachel Curtis - so why would Labour pursue such cruelty?
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
Disabled people are human beings too and deserve to be treated as such, says Rachel Curtis - so why would Labour pursue such cruelty?
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
A very personal plea to Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer: stop the DWP cuts
Disabled people are human beings too and deserve to be treated as such, says Rachel Curtis - so why would Labour pursue DWP cuts?
www.thecanary.co
March 12, 2025 at 10:40 PM
🧵 1/5 The #UKgov don’t seem to care they’re causing panic and alarm for people already struggling and whose lives are simply challenging in ways we often can’t imagine.
The gov cause a narrative where many people conclude disabled or unwell people choose to stay at home rather than work.
The gov cause a narrative where many people conclude disabled or unwell people choose to stay at home rather than work.
A good summary of the dilemma facing the #UKgov given recent developments from the USA. Strategically we are between a rock and a hard place. Personally I think we will do the world a disservice if we align to Trump, though many UK citizens do align with Trump/Farage. Thanks @jolk.bsky.social
The world is in turmoil. As chaos unfolds, democracies must unite and act fast -or risk losing decades of stability | Joanna Krahe @jolk.bsky.social
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
Looking for a new Churchill – where is the United Kingdom in the new world order?
The world order is in turmoil. As chaos unfolds, democracies must unite and act fast – or risk losing decades of stability
bylines.scot
February 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
A good summary of the dilemma facing the #UKgov given recent developments from the USA. Strategically we are between a rock and a hard place. Personally I think we will do the world a disservice if we align to Trump, though many UK citizens do align with Trump/Farage. Thanks @jolk.bsky.social
This video from @richardjmurphy.bsky.social really sets out the stark reality that targeting disabled people is a political choice and there are other very reasonable choices available to the #ukgov - a must watch.
The government says it must balance its books and benefits cost too much, so they must be cut. Nothing could be further from the truth.
youtu.be/rvTw4euk27E?...
youtu.be/rvTw4euk27E?...
The government says it must cut benefits for the disabled They are completely wrong
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
March 19, 2025 at 10:55 PM
This video from @richardjmurphy.bsky.social really sets out the stark reality that targeting disabled people is a political choice and there are other very reasonable choices available to the #ukgov - a must watch.
Creating apps like Signal or WhatsApp could be 'hostile activity,' claims UK watchdog - www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-priv... #ukgov is out of its tiny mind #encryption
Creating apps like Signal or WhatsApp could be 'hostile activity,' claims UK watchdog
It's the latest blow to encryption in the UK
www.techradar.com
December 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Creating apps like Signal or WhatsApp could be 'hostile activity,' claims UK watchdog - www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-priv... #ukgov is out of its tiny mind #encryption
UK must stockpile food in readiness for climate shocks or war, expert warns - www.theguardian.com/global-devel... "country produces far less food than it needs to feed population and is particularly vulnerable" obvs; #ukgov negligent as usual
UK must stockpile food in readiness for climate shocks or war, expert warns
Prof Tim Lang says country produces far less food than it needs to feed population and is particularly vulnerable
www.theguardian.com
March 7, 2026 at 8:12 AM
UK must stockpile food in readiness for climate shocks or war, expert warns - www.theguardian.com/global-devel... "country produces far less food than it needs to feed population and is particularly vulnerable" obvs; #ukgov negligent as usual
The #UKgov appears to have tied themselves up in knots re their stance on Brexit - Their fiscal rules - decision on taxation, ignoring #MMT to name a few.
What a breath of fresh air it would be to have a government who genuinely wanted the best for everyone and had the bottle to get on with it.
What a breath of fresh air it would be to have a government who genuinely wanted the best for everyone and had the bottle to get on with it.
“Reeves is right to call growth our only hope. But Brexit is a great drag on that ambition. Even if the UK schmoozes itself into avoiding Trump’s v worst tariffs, the EU is still our biggest market”
Denialism about the damage of Brexit is the biggest drag of all.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Denialism about the damage of Brexit is the biggest drag of all.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Rachel Reeves is all about growth. So why won’t she admit that Brexit is its worst enemy? | Polly Toynbee
Our exit from the EU won’t be a focus of the spring statement, but it should be. Most now accept the need for closer ties, writes Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
March 25, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Here @georgemonbiot.bsky.social sets out why #UKgov is playing into the hands of far right influences paving the way for Farage et al in the future - this is one aspect amongst others (I.e. immigration rhetoric) that Labour is distancing itself from being a party of the worker and ordinary people.
The UK's anti-protest laws pre-legitimise far right authoritarianism. Labour must repeal them now.
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/global/comme...
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/global/comme...
Extremists would not need to create an authoritarian state in Britain: Starmer is doing that for them | George Monbiot
The PM and his ministers are supporting illiberal laws that hard-right authoritarians could apply with zeal, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
February 22, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Here @georgemonbiot.bsky.social sets out why #UKgov is playing into the hands of far right influences paving the way for Farage et al in the future - this is one aspect amongst others (I.e. immigration rhetoric) that Labour is distancing itself from being a party of the worker and ordinary people.
The #UKgov announced its welfare reforms today - the focus is on getting disabled people back into work.
In principle work can be good for people. But what if the workplace is toxic? Theres loads of research reporting toxicity at work - here’s just one. Google it - there’s many.
bit.ly/4kyReXf
In principle work can be good for people. But what if the workplace is toxic? Theres loads of research reporting toxicity at work - here’s just one. Google it - there’s many.
bit.ly/4kyReXf
Employer News :Toxic work environment’s exposed: 75% of UK employees admit they have experienced a toxic workplace culture
Toxic work environment’s exposed: 75% of UK employees admit they have experienced a toxic workplace culture
bit.ly
March 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The #UKgov announced its welfare reforms today - the focus is on getting disabled people back into work.
In principle work can be good for people. But what if the workplace is toxic? Theres loads of research reporting toxicity at work - here’s just one. Google it - there’s many.
bit.ly/4kyReXf
In principle work can be good for people. But what if the workplace is toxic? Theres loads of research reporting toxicity at work - here’s just one. Google it - there’s many.
bit.ly/4kyReXf