This is no comment on the #SNP corruption case, which is rightfully investigated, but - #Sunak’s corruption is orders of magnitude higher than #Surgeon’s, with much more severe consequences for the planet.
The SNP case appears as an indictment of Scottish nationalism, while the Tories’ move seems to self-justify might-makes-right politics. Ideology at its finest.
A crypt and stone-lined tombs are among the exciting finds archaeologists have uncovered at Exeter Cathedral. One of the ancient tombs belongs to the nephew of William The Conqueror.
"Oil and gas supermajors including Shell and BP are using UK influencers to push false solutions to the climate crisis and manufacture a more family friendly image, DeSmog can reveal."
"Customers will have the option to gather Podback recycling bags, fill them with their used pods, and then recycle the pods in a designated bin positioned at the store’s entrance."
I guess if you're in London, you probably won't have much trouble finding a public phone. A group of them stood here, wherever it is. Empty and alone.
Meanwhile, traffic passes in the background, casting eerie light trails through the photo.
"A prominent group of Conservative MPs has accepted £48,000 from firms that directly benefit from billions in government contracts and subsidies, including the UK’s largest CO2 emitter Drax."
@magdelenehall While I’m more familiar with #USInequality and, more generally, #GlobalInequality, I do know the UK has staggering #wealthAndIncomeInequality . I did a quick search and notice that #inequality has gotten a bit worse in the #UK in since 1980. These metrics should be the measure of whether policies were collectively “Liberal” or not (this is proof they were NOT). If we were to reduce w&i inequality in a transparent and democratic manner then we would be #liberal . #UnitedKingdom
Hopped on a train from London to Kent, thought I should try Gravesend market for my handmade jewellery. It's very empty and I'm yet to make enough to cover the cost of travel here.. anyone in Kent? Anyone who knows anyone in Kent? Come say hi ❤️
My Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GenderlessBySkaly
#Defederation is all the rage and the #UnitedKingdom has been a pioneer since 2016. While you all are busy defederating from #Threads, the #UK already plans to defederate from most messaging infrastructure. #OnlineSafetyBill
The UK House of Lords Science and Technology Committee today published a report titled “The neglected pollutants: the effects of artificial light and noise on human health”.
It's an important step toward recognition of the same in the wider Government and, hopefully, doing something meaningful about the problem of #LightPollution.
"Last summer’s drought may have reduced butterfly populations this year because grasses and flowers that would usually feed caterpillars withered and died in the heatwave, scientists say."
Ancient Tomb Of William The Conqueror's Nephew Discovered In Exeter - Ancient Pages (www.ancientpages.com)
A crypt and stone-lined tombs are among the exciting finds archaeologists have uncovered at Exeter Cathedral. One of the ancient tombs belongs to the nephew of William The Conqueror.