I've just signed "Establish a public inquiry into foreign interference" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/fo... @OpenBritainHQ

Publish the Peter Mandelson files Revelations about the disgraced Lord Peter Mandelson’s relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein have rocked Britain. Recent reporting has revealed that Mandelson did not receive approva...

I’ve signed this calling for the full Mandelson files, including vetting documents, to be published. Parliament and the public need the full facts, not partial disclosure.
Sign here:
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We need a national plan for eating disorders Most of us know someone affected by an eating disorder. Dump the Scales are calling for a proper national plan to improve treatment outcomes. Can you add your name to the petition?

On Saturday, people are taking to the streets to demand a national plan for eating disorder treatment. They need to show as many people are with them as possible. Can you add your name to the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/li...

Raise taxes on companies profiteering from Iran war Millions across the UK are already struggling just to get by. Bills are rising, wages aren’t keeping up, and families are being pushed to the brink. As the impacts of the Iran war ripple through the g...

The Iran war is making everything more expensive for us, but some companies are cashing in. Don't think that's right? Sign the petition now demanding they are taxed more on their record profits to help us all with the cost of living. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ra...

Sign the UK’s biggest ever thank you card! We’re trying to break the record for the UK's biggest ever thank you card - dedicated to everyone in our community who makes life a bit easier. The neighbour offering a helping hand, the kids’ footbal...

We’re going for the record for the UK's biggest ever thank you card, to everyone who makes life a bit easier. The neighbour giving a helping hand, the kids’ football ref, the foodbank volunteer, or just someone who’s always there. Add your name and pass this on you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/si...

March's Writing Progress As of about 10 minutes ago, I finished the initial edit of the audiobook of The Last Dragonrider. Now I get to record the pickups (places where I made a ...

What I did writing-wise in March... www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...

MP calls for public ownership of water YouTube video by Clive Lewis

A year ago today, @labourlewis.bsky.social brought his Private Members' Bill on water to Parliament.It aimed to fix our broken system by giving the public a say over who should own it.Since then, the call for public ownership has only grown.Watch his speech: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gIO...

Last night, the ISS captured a stunning aurora between Antarctica and Australia. Check out the incredible timelapse created by our astronaut photographer!

Tax the super-rich: Spread wealth, not hate. We’re done watching the super‑rich hoard wealth while the rest of us struggle. We won’t fall for scapegoating & division. Let's build a fairer future ✍️ Sign the petition:

We’re done watching the super‑rich hoard wealth while the rest of us struggle.
We won’t fall for scapegoating & division.
Let's build a fairer future ✍️ Sign the petition: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sh...

Stop tainted timber destroying forests, homes and wildlife Take action Our investigation has uncovered a disturbing truth: “sustainable” timber from Malaysia can’t be trusted. Certification schemes are failing, so timber linked to forest destruction, wildlife...

“Sustainable” timber isn’t always safe. Forests are being destroyed, Indigenous communities displaced and critically endangered species like the Malayan tiger are under threat. Demand the UK government takes action @friends-earth.bsky.social action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/sto...

It’s outrageous that the majority of our lawmakers are unelected. Sign now to demand power be placed rightfully in the hands of the people It takes 30 seconds

The Lords is still a home for cronies and donors. Removing the Hereditary Peers isn’t the end, it’s just the start. Demand a fair, elected second chamber now - sign @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to demand change. action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/174863/...

British businesses need a better deal with Europe Sign our petition to Prime Minister Keir Starmer and demand a better deal for British businesses trading with Europe

I've just signed a petition calling on the UK government to give British businesses a better deal with Europe. Add your name: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/single-marke...

End the sewage pollution scandal We're sick of it. Sick of the lies, sick of the greed, and sick of a system rigged against us. This is a scandal and this dirty business must end. For more than 30 years water companies have put corpo...

Did you watch Dirty Business? I can't believe how much water companies have gotten away with. They're putting profit before public health - it’s a scandal and the Government MUST take action! Sick of sewage? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...

February's Writing Progress Editing continues on the audiobook of The Last Dragonrider. I'm up to chapter 41, which is about 58% of the way through. As I suspected, I have a lot of ...

What I did in February, writing-wise - www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...

HOPE WINS @greenpartyhan.bsky.social

People-power has sailed the Greens to victory. This is proof that when we get organised, we win.

A vision of a world where everyone can thrive is more powerful than the far right’s hatred and division.

And far more popular.

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Exclusive Poll: Anti-Reform Tactical Voters Poised to Defeat Nigel Farage's Party in Gorton and Denton By-election Greens and Labour are in an effective dead heat against Reform UK, with tactical voters leaning towards Zack Polanski’s party

Exclusive Poll: Anti-Reform Tactical Voters Poised to Defeat Nigel Farage's Party in Gorton and Denton By-election – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2026/02/24/e...

National Commission on Electoral Reform | Open Britain Millions of votes don't count under First Past the Post. Sign the petition for an independent National Commission on Electoral Reform to review how Britain elects its MPs.

Elections should represent what people want and need, not those with the loudest voices or deepest pockets. A National Commission is how we'll get the change we need. Could you add your name? www.open-britain.co.uk/ncer

I've just signed "Back the National Commission Amendment" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/nc... @OpenBritainHQ

My writing progress for this month (for some values of "writing"). www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...

Stop foreign interference in British politics British politics has a foreign interference problem. An undercover investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys has revealed how shockingly easy it is for secretive Chinese interests to pene...

🚨 An undercover sting just exposed alarming loopholes in Westminster’s weak lobbying system: a fake Chinese company bought meetings with ministers and MPs, and it may not have even broken any rules! ✍️ Sign & share: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

2025 Retrospective and Goals for 2026 I set myself two goals at the start of this year: publish The Last Dragonrider and publish a new audiobook. I did the first of those on 3rd December,...

My writing achievements for 2025, and what I want to do in 2026: www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...

This looks like a generic fundraising email that gets sent to everyone who's on a list of donors or newsletter subscribers. Assuming it's genuine, it just means the subscriber was having a joke and nobody in the T***p campaign spotted it.

Steven J Pemberton Steven J Pemberton writes intelligent and witty fantasy for children, teenagers and adults, or as he puts it, "anyone old enough to understand." He was born in England in 1970, the son of a librarian...

My fantasy and sci-fi ebooks are in the Smashwords end-of-year sale. Some are 50% off, and some are even free. Go to www.smashwords.com/profile/view... and grab a bargain!

Take Big Money Out of Our Politics British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...

There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...

Cover of fantasy novel "The Last Dragonrider" by Steven J Pemberton. It shows black stone tiles arranged in the shape of a stylised flying dragon, on a background of pale yellow sand.

The Last Dragonrider is now on sale from most ebook retailers (some of them take a while to catch up). It's on Amazon, or go to books2read.com/u/b51XVG for anyone else.

November's Writing Progress The Last Dragonrider is almost ready to go on sale. The beta readers didn't find any more problems with it. I've spent this month fixing plot holes, tyin...

My new fantasy novel, The Last Dragonrider, is almost ready to go on sale - www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...

Climate change doesn’t stop at borders, and neither should we. The UK and EU must work together to protect our planet. Watch One Earth, One Team and see why cooperation matters: bsky.app/profile/euro...

Sign the petition: save our BBC: don't let the likes of Trump and his UK cronies meddle with our public broadcaster 🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect...

🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect the BBC, not let its enemies tear it down: 38d.gs/2sa8

October's Writing Progress The short story that I mentioned last time has grown to 10,500 words. My protagonist has most of the clues that he'll need to solve the mystery, but do...

What I did, writing-wise, in October - www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...

Protect Cash ISAs Rumours started swirling that Rachel Reeves might slash the tax-free cap on Cash ISAs from £20,000 to £4,000 after meeting with a group of bank executives back in February. [1] Now it looks like those...

Rachel Reeves could slash the Cash ISA limit to £4K — a win for hedge funds, a loss for the rest of us 💸 Even the banks are against it. Tell the govt to protect savers, not risky investments! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...