“I’ve said it time & time again - we need to leave the ECHR” says Reform candidate Matt Goodwin

The ECHR protects us all. The rights within it – firmly implanted into UK law by the Human Rights Act – are the reason why families devastated by disasters like Hillsborough could demand justice

From decline to recovery: seagrass returns to the Humber A Wilder Humber project trial demonstates the possibility for large-scale recovery of the estuary’s vital seagrass meadows

From decline to recovery: seagrass returns to the Humber | A Wilder Humber project trial demonstates the possibility for large-scale recovery of the estuary’s vital seagrass meadows | Andy Jayes

Woken by sunshine this morning - such a treat!

Starmer vows to take UK deeper into EU single market Seemingly buoyed by a positive reception and a smaller-than-anticipated backlash, the British PM is now doubling down on his Brexit reset.

🇨🇦 PM Mark Carney put it well in his book Values: society has confused “value” (market price) with “values” (social, moral and ethical principles).

The EU is a values-based system: rule of law, democracy and human rights, checks on power...

Align wisely, UK.

🇬🇧 🇪🇺

www.politico.eu/article/keir...

Don't change rules for migrants already in UK, Labour MPs tell Mahmood Some 35 Labour MPs are among those who have written to the home secretary to raise concerns about the plans.

The Government must stop listening to dodgy advice! Hear the trade unions, the care workers, the migrant support organisations - LISTEN TO YOUR BASE.
The immigration plans must be scrapped.
@zoejardiniere.bsky.social
@unison.org.uk

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Macron, "The EU was set up for peace and a Single Market"

"But now, Europe has to learn to become a geopolitical power"

Collage image - above is lights saying ‘Happy Ramadan’ over a street. Below is Mayor Sadiq Khan with his hand on a button which reads ‘Ramadan Lights London’, in front of a street lit up with Ramadan lights

A street with Ramadan lights hanging between the buildings

Collage image - above is Mayor Sadiq Khan and a woman holding microphones and speaking, in front of a lit up street. Below is Ramadan lights strung between buildings.

London’s Ramadan Lights are shining once again in the West End. A beautiful celebration of the holy month and a reminder that our city is a beacon of hope, unity, and inclusivity.

A city where diversity is a strength, and where everyone is loved and wanted ✨💛

More of this, please.

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96.4% of businesses say that Brexit has been bad for their communities. Sounds familiar? Let us know how

European Movement UK is keen to hear from businesses that have been affected by Brexit, whether through reduced trade with Europe, difficulty getting materials, or increased paperwork. We want to hear from a wide range of businesses, across different sizes and industries - link below.

GRAMMY WINNER ANNIE LENNOX

The genocide in Gaza is a GENOCIDE... no more interpretations required...And it's not over yet

Labour are nowhere close to as bad as being made out. They've made lots of missteps, but have generally fixed their mistakes, in many cases, before it was implemented, e.g. welfare cuts. That's better than shouting "no u-turns" and bulling on regardless IMO.
There is an awful lot to fix.

Uncharacteristically mild wording from Ian but unerringly accurate as always.

Daisy Cooper, "The European Union is right on our doorstep and you just can't fight geography"

"For the benefit of our country, to get Britain growing again so we can end the cost of living crisis, we have got to get a better deal with the European Union"

#RejoinEU

In their free time, Lithuanians weave camouflage nets, make trench candles, and collect supplies for Ukrainian soldiers.

Thank you! 🇱🇹🇺🇦

📹 Roma Bobkov/Facebook

I mean I treat my dog very much as if it were my child, but I suspect she means something different 😬

100%

As an accidental roommate of two of these venomous little fuckers, I can confirm everything about this

"Prior to the legislation, roughly 10 million tons of food were discarded annually. That same supply now supports households, reduces waste volumes, and lightens the financial burden on social programs."
via Greatest Reactions

BREAKING: Gordon Brown says Keir Starmer should stay as PM to "clear up the system and tackle corruption”

In Sweden, over €400,000 were raised to help Ukraine's energy sector in the first five minutes of the SVT channel broadcast, Ukrainian Ambassador Svitlana Zalishchuk said.

According to the organizers, they "have never seen anything like this," referring to the pace of fundraising

Public ownership of water is the only way to deliver security, efficiency, investment and value for money 37 years of privatisation has been a disaster

Public ownership of water in England would mean no dividends to pay, £85bn paid since privatization.

Cost of borrowing would be around half, guaranteed by govt.

Reduction in consultant fees, don't need so many.

Simpler regulation, no shareholders to appease.

Result: more investment, lower bills.

Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue

Every American needs to watch this:

IT'S COMING ...
FASCISM IS IN CONTROL ...
JUST LIKE PUTIN ...

tRUMPSTEIN WILL GIVE HIMSELF 95% OF OUR VOTES ... 🤬🤬🤬

SO WHAT'S THE PLAN???

Canada and France to open Greenland consulates after Trump demands The moves were planned before Trump said he wanted the Arctic island but they are being seen as a show of solidarity with Greenlanders.

Canada is also going to have a presence in Greenland. 🥰

Education should prepare young people for life, not just for exams or jobs.

Schools must help students become citizens, neighbours and members of communities, with the skills to live healthy, connected lives.

#EducationForLife #HealthyLivesChild

I can't see who originally posted this (from Twitter) but it does make sense.
What do you think?