Farage’s wholesale denial of detailed racism claims is ‘troubling’, says former extremism adviser Lord Walney expresses concern over Reform leader’s response as Labour calls on Farage to address ‘disturbing’ allegations Nigel Farage’s wholesale denial of claims from witnesses of alleged racist behaviour during his teenage years has been described as “troubling” by the last government’s adviser on political extremism. Lord Walney, who was an adviser to the Conservative government as a cross-bench peer, said testimonies reported by the Guardian appeared credible and that the Reform leader’s response would be concerning to many. Continue reading...

Farage’s wholesale denial of detailed racism claims is ‘troubling’, says former extremism adviser

More than 80 countries at Cop30 join call for roadmap to fossil fuel phase-out Countries from Africa, Asia, Latin America, Pacific and Europe plead for transition to be central outcome of talks

Good to see Ed Miliband supporting a roadmap for rapid transition from fossil fuels for UK at #COP30

However, coming off fossil fuels rapidly also means no build out of new fossil fuel plants with carbon capture #CCS which UK currently plans

Which is it?

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COP30 agenda fight averted: Yesterday, COP pres André Corrêa do Lago used opening plenary to explain how a truce was reached

Presidency will consult on 4 key issues:

* Finance
* Trade
* 1.5C ambition
* Emissions reporting

He will update in plenary on Wed

Food systems are unfair, often built on legacies of colonialism. We need improved policies to support people marginalised in food systems, especially those working in fields, factories & hospitality.

@deewoods.bsky.social explains how food systems can be changed.

@foodequitycentre.bsky.social

How do we transform the global food system? @deewoods.bsky.social gives her take on what's needed in the second of our films for @foodequitycentre.bsky.social and @ids.ac.uk.

"Food is for people, and we need to have alternative economic systems that benefit our communities and those people who are underserved in communities"

@deewoods.bsky.social shares her vision for transforming food systems in this latest video from the Food Equity Centre

INCYMI amazing video here by @deewoods.bsky.social for @foodequitycentre.bsky.social

Good to be united in our calls for an #EssentialsGuarantee in Westminster today @bcfoodbank.bsky.social @jencoleman1.bsky.social @deewoods.bsky.social #CashFirst

So grateful to @deewoods.bsky.social for participating in this @foodequitycentre.bsky.social series of films asking what it will take to transform the global food system, with thanks also to filmmakers @chalkstonefilms.bsky.social ! ping also @philbakernz.bsky.social thanks again for yours!

People working in food systems - those in fields, in factories and in hospitality need to have their labour fairly compensated.

That's the key to transforming food systems for the better says @deewoods.bsky.social ‪from @landworkersuk.bsky.social ‪ and @grancomkitchen.bsky.social

Support for Bridge Park Listing Application Ref: 1493686 Bridge Park isn’t just part of Brent’s story—it’s part of Britain’s. We, the undersigned residents and supporters of North West London, write to express our collective support for the listing of Bridg...

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/su...

A LANDWORKERS' ALLIANCE LAND USE VISION FOR AGROECOLOGY AND FOOD SOVEREIGNTY - Landworkers Alliance We are a union of farmers, growers, foresters and land-based workers with a mission to improve the livelihoods of our members and create a better food and land-use system for everyone.

New Report 📗 Share The Land: Modelling an agroecological land-sharing approach to UK land use. Read it here.

🧵 below...

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🎪 LAND SKILLS FAIR 2025 🎪

Our wondrous summer weekend home for growers, landworkers, foresters, craftspeople, farmers, scientists, activists, healers and change-makers is getting closer! Have you got your tickets yet?

You can find out lots more & get your tickets here:

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The Landworkers' Alliance supports trans landworkers - Landworkers Alliance We are a union of farmers, growers, foresters and land-based workers with a mission to improve the livelihoods of our members and create a better food and land-use system for everyone.

We stand proudly and firmly with trans people, recognising that the struggle of trans people for life, dignity and justice is our collective struggle to build the kind of world that we want to live in.

Read the full statement from Out On The Land, our LGBTQIA+ organising group: tinyurl.com/2x5r88ft

Food In Our Hands 2025 - Landworkers Alliance

Important @landworkersuk.bsky.social event coming up in London on April 26. Unfortunately I am already committed elsewhere, but very best of luck!

#FoodSovereignty and #FoodSecurity are crucial issues of our time
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Teachers warn of rise in misogyny and racism in UK schools Survey finds social media main cause of poor behaviour, with pupils mimicking Donald Trump and Andrew Tate A rise in misogyny and racism is flooding UK schools as pupils ape the behaviour of figures such as Donald Trump and Andrew Tate after exposure through social media and online gaming, teachers have warned. A survey by the NASUWT union found most teachers identified social media as “the number one cause” of pupil misbehaviour, with female staff bearing the brunt. Teachers also raised concerns about parents who refuse to accept school rules or take responsibility for their children’s behaviour. Continue reading...

Teachers warn of rise in misogyny and racism in UK schools

Huge win! Government announces plan to open up Land Registry This post is by Guy Shrubsole. Today the UK Government has announced plans to open up the Land Registry – which, if delivered, will finally reveal more about who owns land in England and Wale…

Huge win! Government announces plans to open up the Land Registry.

If delivered, will finally reveal more about who owns land in England and Wales.

Read my blog post for more details & how you can write to the Minister to make sure this now happens:

whoownsengland.org/2025/03/06/h...

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Quote card that says: "Social Security is a human right. The UN Committee has told the UK government to reverse the two-child limit, end the benefit cap, and reduce long waits for Universal Credit payments. Every day of inaction pushes more people into poverty." Kartik Raj, Senior Europe Researcher, Human Rights Watch

Social security is a human right.

The UK government should follow the CESCR's calls to:

- reverse the two-child limit
- end the benefit cap
- cut waits for Universal Credit
- assess cumulative impact of austerity-based welfare policy

Every day of inaction pushes more people into poverty

@hrw.org

Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from 36 fossil fuel firms, study shows Researchers say data strengthens case for holding firms to account for their contribution to climate crisis

Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from just 36 fossil fuel firms, study shows

- Researchers say data strengthens case for holding firms to account for their contribution to climate crisis

@influencemap.bsky.social
#climatecrisis #carbonmajors
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Time For Bifocals? Bringing the EU’s Food & Farm Plan into Focus

📝 Last week, the new EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food published “an ambitious roadmap" for European food and farming till 2040.

🧐 I was curious to see whether it's aligned with the report from the “Strategic Dialogue on the future of EU Agriculture”.

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Word of the Day is ‘ingordigiousness’ (18th century): extreme greed at the expense of principles.

Elon Musk’s business empire is built on $38 billion in government funding Government infusions at key moments helped Tesla and SpaceX flourish, boosting Musk’s wealth.

“Pretty much every aspect [of Tesla] has benefited from direct government subsidy or financing. It’s not a weird phenomenon for Tesla to benefit from this, but it is certainly hypocritical.”

Only political will can end world hunger: Food isn’t scarce, but many people can’t access it Massive political efforts are needed to tackle the root causes of hunger – conflict, poverty, inequality. Technology alone is not sufficient.

Great piece by @jennifer-clapp.bsky.social & @ipes-food.org: Only political will can end world hunger: Food isn’t scarce, but many people can’t access it theconversation.com/only-politic...

🥣 Hunger is a political choice | IPES-Food news 🔴 In IPES-Food's latest newsletter: Why only politics can end world hunger. Plus Jennifer Clapp on the 200 year history of fossil fuels in farming. The launch of a major new book. And Nettie Wiebe on ...

IPES-Food's latest newsletter just dropped | 🥣 Hunger is a political choice.

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Broken Plate GHGEs graphic

🏭 While UK emissions for the whole economy fell by 38% between 2008 and 2022, emissions from the food system fell by just 17%.

Our #BrokenPlate report highlights the major role our food system plays in driving #climatechange

🔗 bit.ly/3PR0Gal

📢 Online Press Briefing: EU-Israel Association Council.

📅 20 February, 2pm CET
🔗Via Zoom

Reach out via email to eumedia@oxfam.org for more details.

A flyer for the bonus episode of Fuel to Fork: "From horses to AI: Jennifer Clapp on how fossil fuels shaped agriculture?"

How have fossil fuels shaped agriculture?

@jennifer-clapp.bsky.social weighs in on a bonus episode of #FueltoFork, laying out for us the battle over who controls & owns agricultural data.

Listen here: https://buff.ly/3COkl82

Produced with our partners @ipes-food.org & @futureoffood.bsky.social

Agroecology and the COPs: insights from 2024 and the way to Belém YouTube video by Agroecology Coalition

❗ LIVE NOW 🎥 📣
Follow the livestream of our webinar on "#Agroecology and the COPs Insights from 2024 and the way to Belém" co-organized by Agroecology Coalition and @futureoffood.bsky.social:
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Lessons from two decades of campaigning on food poverty We tackle poverty and inequality in London

⏰ The rate of poverty in the UK is now higher than at any point in the 21st century!

Why does food poverty continue to rise, and what can we do about it?

🔽 For @trustforlondon.bsky.social,we reflect on 20 years of work on food poverty. trustforlondon.org.uk/news/london-...

Kemi Badenoch Refuses to Reject Donald Trump's 'Ethnic Cleansing' Plan for Gaza A spokesman for the Conservative leader would not reiterate the party's previous support for a two state solution for Israel and Palestine

Badenoch's spokesman repeatedly refuses to condemn Trump's Gaza plan or repeat Conservative party's previous support for a two state solution.

Pushed to say whether Palestinians should have right to return to their homes, he refused to do so
@adambienkov.bsky.social
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