Just Space's Avatar

Just Space

@justspace7.bsky.social

community and activist groups supporting each other on London planning, housing, environment. Just moved from X. Working to make London a caring city. JustSpace.org.uk

18 Followers  |  31 Following  |  33 Posts  |  Joined: 18.01.2026  |  1.5521

Latest posts by justspace7.bsky.social on Bluesky

Preview
Six Wall Street bank chiefs bring in combined pay of $250mn in 2025 CEOs each earned more than $40mn as gap with median bank worker set to widen further

Six Wall Street bank chiefs bring in combined pay of $250mn in 2025 ft.trib.al/8yZ91Ly

14.02.2026 12:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 19    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 15    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
Zack and the Black Cap campaign group all smiling for a photo

Zack and the Black Cap campaign group all smiling for a photo

The Black Cap Forever

The Black Cap Forever

Decades ago I used to collect glasses at the Black Cap, Camden!

11 years ago after it closed down, we set up a campaign to reopen it!

I long ago got distracted but these legends (with others!) stuck it out for years. Delighted to say from next month our LGBT+ pub is back! ๐ŸŽ‰

14.02.2026 17:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 418    ๐Ÿ” 45    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
Preview
Too biased, too late The GLAโ€™s plans for the impact appraisal of the next London Plan are strongly criticised by Just Space and many of its member organisations. If the GLA were serious about impact they would haโ€ฆ

We are highly critical of the Mayor's scoping study for the #LondonPlan impact analysis (IIA) We find it based on inadequate research, poor data, biased assessment criteria and weak on alternatives. justspace.org.uk/2026/02/14/t...

14.02.2026 18:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

17 today

14.02.2026 17:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

London is so unequal (perhaps the most) so the equality impact assesment of the new #LondonPlan has to be able to measure and reduce that. We doubt it will. Our response on the web shortly.

14.02.2026 17:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Polanskis green surge has made radical talk respectable and cost of living politics inescapable

Polanskis green surge has made radical talk respectable and cost of living politics inescapable

The Guardian editorial today reflects the reality for millions.

Bills soaring.
Wages stagnant.
People pushed to the brink.

We donโ€™t have to accept this.

Itโ€™s time to do things differently.

join.greenparty.org.uk

14.02.2026 16:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 411    ๐Ÿ” 112    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

The people mocking Polanski for this are the ones who raved about the 'good Tory rebels' who got all teary in Parliament talking about how austerity had harmed their constituents before walking right through the door to vote for more of it.

14.02.2026 15:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 177    ๐Ÿ” 26    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Post image

moneyontheleft.org/2026/02/01/d...

14.02.2026 13:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Preview
What Drives London House Prices? Join us for the next instalment of the London Planning Series.

Tonight's Nick Bano seminar on private rents will start at 1830, not 1800h www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/eve...

12.02.2026 12:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
Point of no return: a hellish โ€˜hothouse Earthโ€™ getting closer, scientists say Point of no return: a hellish โ€˜hothouse Earthโ€™ getting closer, scientists say: Continued global heating could set irreversible course by triggering climate tipping points, but most people unaware The world is closer than thought to a โ€œpoint of no returnโ€ after which runaway global heatin...

Point of no return: a hellish โ€˜hothouse Earthโ€™ getting closer, scientists say: Continued global heating could set irreversible course by triggering climate tipping points, but most people unaware The world is closer than thought to a โ€œpoint of no returnโ€ after which runaway global heatin...

11.02.2026 16:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
STAND TOGETHER WITH REFUGEES 

CROWBOROUGH WELCOMES EVERYONE

A FRIENDLY COMMUNITY GATHERING 

SATURDAY 14th FEBRUARY 2026
12 PM 
STAND UP TO RACISM UNITY STALL
CROWBOROUGH TOWN CENTRE
EAST SUSSEX TN6 1DE

STAND TOGETHER WITH REFUGEES CROWBOROUGH WELCOMES EVERYONE A FRIENDLY COMMUNITY GATHERING SATURDAY 14th FEBRUARY 2026 12 PM STAND UP TO RACISM UNITY STALL CROWBOROUGH TOWN CENTRE EAST SUSSEX TN6 1DE

STAND TOGETHER WITH REFUGEES

CROWBOROUGH WELCOMES EVERYONE

A FRIENDLY COMMUNITY GATHERING

SATURDAY 14th FEBRUARY 2026
12 PM
STAND UP TO RACISM UNITY STALL
CROWBOROUGH TOWN CENTRE
EAST SUSSEX TN6 1DE

11.02.2026 17:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Attitude magazine. Zack with his arms crossed.

Attitude magazine. Zack with his arms crossed.

Absolutely honoured to be named @attitudemag.bsky.social trailblazer of the year in their #101 list.

As a gay man, I know it's a worrying time for our LGBTIQA+ community.

We are under attack.

When they come for one of us, they come for all of us. And we will stand together.

11.02.2026 17:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1213    ๐Ÿ” 187    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 35    ๐Ÿ“Œ 14

Friday deadline for comments on Draft #LondonPlan IIA scoping study. Our version at JustSapce.org.uk

11.02.2026 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

London doesn't have a Mamdani (yet) but these ideas can help us think the future.

09.02.2026 17:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
Democratic Public Finance: A Radical Vision for Mamdaniโ€™s New York City Summary This document elaborates an emerging economic paradigm that is already latent in Zohran Mamdaniโ€™s plans and practices. The paradigm, which we call Democratic Public Finance (DPF), reframes โ€ฆ

"[W]e outline four strategies for the Mamdani mayoralty to consider. ... Each strategy is designed to advance inclusive democratic projects, while undermining the political legitimacy of manufactured crises perpetuated by establishment Democrats and the Trump administration."

09.02.2026 15:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Post image

Cuba has told international airlines that it will not be able to supply them with jet fuel from Tuesday. The measure, at the height of the tourist season, is expected to hit US, Spanish, Panamanian and Mexican airlines. ft.trib.al/fRmayws

09.02.2026 16:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 63    ๐Ÿ” 32    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Preview
โ€˜They want their pound of fleshโ€™: bank bosses push strict return-to-office mandates Culture, pay and expensive offices among reasons for ending remote work

โ€˜They want their pound of fleshโ€™: bank bosses push strict return-to-office mandates ft.trib.al/6OTXkUY

09.02.2026 17:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

London is so unfair, unjust
But will the #LondonPlan impact assessment reveal and change it? We post a revised draft of our response to the IIA scoping report justspace.org.uk/wp-content/u... Deadline for you to write is Friday.

09.02.2026 15:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

13

09.02.2026 15:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

London is so unfair, unjust
But will the #LondonPlan impact assessment reveal and change it? We post a revised draft of our response to the IIA scoping report justspace.org.uk/wp-content/u... Deadline for you to write is Friday.

09.02.2026 15:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
Judge strikes down old Arizona abortion restrictions that clash with voter-backed guarantees A judge has ruled that Arizona must stop enforcing abortion restrictions that predate and contradict a 2024 voter-approved constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion rights.

Arizona must stop enforcing abortion restrictions that predate and contradict a 2024 voter-approved constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion rights, a judge ordered in a ruling released Friday.

08.02.2026 12:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5743    ๐Ÿ” 1648    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 71    ๐Ÿ“Œ 40
Everyone Deserves Equal Rights | Doris | Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski Everyone Deserves Equal Rights | Doris | Zack Polanski

A group of hotel housekeepers went on strike for the first time in 40 years.

And won!

Organising works. Trade unions work.

This is the story of @uvwunion.bsky.social & the amazing Doris.

youtu.be/MyEH6W83kLI?...

08.02.2026 18:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1041    ๐Ÿ” 218    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 11
Preview
Save What Matters Curate Feeds | Make Collections | Customize Email Briefs

A landowner is urged to sell Gorne Wood in Lewisham at fair market value amid concerns about deterioration and potential development threatening protected ancient woodland.

08.02.2026 08:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Our count of followers since we switched has risen by about 1 per week. Now 12. Kindly tell your friends and comrades. London justice needs you.

08.02.2026 09:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
'Do you love me?': The Viking messages unearthed on Sweden's rune stones Runic inscriptions from the Viking Age still turn up in Sweden 1,000 years after they were written โ€“ revealing fascinating stories of love, loss and epic battles.

www.bbc.com/future/artic...

07.02.2026 09:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1132    ๐Ÿ” 222    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 29    ๐Ÿ“Œ 23
Preview
Exclusive: Detention Center Captives Are Throwing Lotion Bottles Wrapped With Notes to Organizers Outside Otay Mesa Facility ~ L.A. TACO โ€œFor 280 days we havenโ€™t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh," an Otay Mesa captive communicated through handwritten note. "We are all in one big room with no doors...

Concentration camps:

โ€œFor 280 days we havenโ€™t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh. We are all in one big room with no doors or windows. We canโ€™t see any grass or trees. We are all constantly sick."

08.02.2026 02:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6383    ๐Ÿ” 3555    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 87    ๐Ÿ“Œ 203
Post image

While Graeberโ€™s work has been indispensable to left organization and advocacy since before Occupy, whatโ€™s needed now is a framework for mobilizing, rather than refusing to engage, the considerable fiscal agency already at hand at all levels of governance.

moneyontheleft.org/2026/01/02/g...

07.02.2026 19:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Railway platform shelter after the rain at dusk.

Railway platform shelter after the rain at dusk.

Peckham Rye railway station, London SE15

Railway platform shelter after the rain at dusk.

#reference #buildingreference #materialreference

07.02.2026 23:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 250    ๐Ÿ” 20    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
Preview
Chance of El Niรฑo forming in Pacific Ocean may push global temperatures to record highs in 2027 Chance of El Niรฑo forming in Pacific Ocean may push global temperatures to record highs in 2027: One expert says 2027 could be even hotter than the last three years, which have been the top three warmest on record Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Mortonโ€™s free Clear Air ne...

Chance of El Niรฑo forming in Pacific Ocean may push global temperatures to record highs in 2027: One expert says 2027 could be even hotter than the last three years, which have been the top three warmest on record Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Mortonโ€™s free Clear Air ne...

07.02.2026 19:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

@justspace7 is following 19 prominent accounts