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@chrisgpackham.bsky.social
Wildlife TV Presenter & Conservationist. Stop the greenwashing – sign my petition to ban fossil fuel ads govpetition.uk/700024
@gardencourtlaw.bsky.social
Number 1 ranked barristers' specialising in civil liberties, education, human rights, immigration, crime, family, housing & public law. Reposts ≠ endorsements.
@cjayanetti.bsky.social
Freelance journalist covering British politics and public services - NHS, education, care, housing, disability, benefits - these days mainly for the Observer, Big Issue and Politics Home. Not a tribalist. I like good things and I don't like bad things.
@crisis-uk.bsky.social
The national charity for people experiencing homelessness in Britain. We help individuals out of homelessness, and campaign for the changes needed to solve it altogether. www.crisis.org.uk
@danwhite1972.bsky.social
Children's author / Disability & care campaigner / writer / carer / politics / occasionally on your TV & Radio / ambassador / dad❤️ Agent: jessica@thebuckmanagency.co.uk
@theguardian.com
The need for independent journalism has never been greater. Become a Guardian supporter https://support.theguardian.com 🇺🇸 Guardian US https://bsky.app/profile/us.theguardian.com 🇦🇺 Guardian Australia https://bsky.app/profile/australia.theguardian.com
@nea.org.uk
National Energy Action - the UK's #FuelPoverty Charity. Taking action so everyone can have a warm, safe and healthy home - www.nea.org.uk
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
Broadcaster @lbc.co.uk Author: https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-they-broke-britain/james-obrien/9780753560365
@lewisgoodall.com
Journalist, Reporter, Writer, Presenter @ Britain's biggest news podcast The News Agents (Mon-Fri) and Sunday with Lewis Goodall on LBC 10-12. Website: lewisgoodall.com Email: lewis.goodall@global.com Substack: https://goodallandgoodluck.substack.com
@carolecadwalla.bsky.social
Ex-Guardian & Observer journalist till I got replaced by Nick Clegg. Fighting the Broligarchy since 2016. Please sign up to my (free!) newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/broligarchy
@floellabenjamin.bsky.social
Baroness/Actress/Writer/Campaigner. Best known as iconic presenter of Playschool and Play Away
@cpaguk.bsky.social
Child Poverty Action Group is the leading charity campaigning for an end to child poverty in the UK.
@bethrigby.bsky.social
Political Editor, Presenter and Podcaster, Sky News. RTS Political Journalist of the Year. Electoral Dysfunction podcast out every Friday
@margaretatwood.bsky.social
Writer of this and that... www.margaretatwood.ca and margaretatwood.substack.com;I also have an Instagram account, though I don't know how to use it much, beyond posting pictures...
@scotsman.com
Subscribe to The Scotsman for news, opinion and expert analysis from Scotland’s national newspaper: http://scotsman.com/subscriptions/
@dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social
Labour Member of Parliament for Brent East First elected African-Caribbean UK Minister Chair London PLP Vice Chair Women's PLP Author Columnist Great laugh and karaoke queen https://linktr.ee/dawnbutlerbrent
@greenpeaceuk.bsky.social
We protect the planet and promote peace 🌍☮️ Take action with us 👉 greenpeace.org.uk
@carolinelucas.bsky.social
Former MP for Brighton Pavilion, former Leader & Co-Leader of @greenparty.org.uk.Co-President of the European Movement. Mum of 2, plus puppy Nell. Author, Another England: How to Reclaim our National Story. Still writing & campaigning on climate & nature 🌎
@sianberry.bsky.social
Green MP for Brighton Pavilion since 2024. Challenging Labour to do better at all levels of Govt since 2014. She/her. Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of the Green Party at POBox 78066 SE16 9GQ
@prtuk.bsky.social
The Prison Reform Trust is an independent UK charity working to create a just, humane and effective penal system. Links and retweets are not endorsements.
@amnestyuk.bsky.social
Fighting for human rights across UK & the world 🌍 follow for activism & news. Amnesty UK (Charitable Trust & Section). http://amnesty.org.uk/
@unwomen.bsky.social
@thehousemag.bsky.social
Parliament's magazine, published bi-weekly when Parliament is in session. Learn more: https://www.politicshome.com/house-magazine.htm
@politicshome.bsky.social
Fast, informed, comprehensive coverage of UK politics. With debate & insight from Parliament via The House magazine. Subscribe to our podcast: http://bit.ly/3M8d963
@peterjukes.bsky.social
Dramatist wrenched out of fiction 10 years ago by the fierce urgency of fact (& Murdoch crimes). Co founder @Byline.com and @BylineTimes.bsky.social - myself here
@pippacrerar.bsky.social
Political Editor, The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/profile/pippacrerar
@danielmaysfans.bsky.social
Official news updates for @BAFTA nominated actor Daniel Mays - currently: Suspect Upcoming: The Thursday Murder Club Danielmays.co.uk
@avasantina.bsky.social
Political Correspondent and superloop fan @politicsjoe.bsky.social
@goodlawproject.bsky.social
We use the law to create a better, fairer and greener future. Support us: https://goodlaw.social/donate-bsky Contact us securely: https://goodlaw.social/got-a-tip-off-bsky
@generationrent.bsky.social
The voice of private renters. We campaign to make our homes safe, secure and affordable. Team behind #VentYourRent and #HomesNotHotels https://linktr.ee/GenerationRentUK
@20thcenturymarc.marcburrows.co.uk
Writer/musician/comic. Pratchett biographer.✏️: Guardian, New Statesman, Big Issue, Independent, Radio Times & more. Used to work at Twitter. Always writing a book. NIRVANA — A detailed guide to the band changed everything OUT NOV 30! He/Him 🏳️🌈
@darrenscott.bsky.social
Editor - writer - journalist. Geek & pug fan. Editor of @SFXmagazine.bsky.social Posts personal views. 📧: darren.scott@futurenet.com
@rachelcdailey.bsky.social
Disability rights & sausage pics. Author & columnist. PREORDER Ramping Up Rights (out July) ⬇️ {She/they} https://linktr.ee/rachelcdailey
@paulkissack.bsky.social
Group Chief Executive of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) and Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT). Former Government civil servant. Manxman now living in North Yorkshire.
@tomhowardasd.bsky.social
Gay. Autistic. Socialist. Proud. 2024 Big Issue Changemaker. Advocating for peace, justice, and equality across the UK. Disability Officer & political insider. Fighting for a better future - one step at a time. All views my own.
@sounddeliverymedia.bsky.social
Charity amplifying lived experience stories and expertise to address social inequalities. Championing the #SDMNetwork and #VODWFutureVoices
@jonnelledge.bsky.social
#1 Sunday Times bestselling author, because apparently that matters. New Statesman, Oh God What Now, The Newsletter of (Not Quite) Everything, Paper Cuts (RIP). Not an American.
@sabinegoodwin.bsky.social
Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN) Director | Anti-poverty campaigner advocating for #cashfirst solutions to food insecurity to end the need for charitable food aid | Latest opinion pieces for @bigissue.com: https://www.bigissue.com/tag/sabine-goodwin/
@robinince.bsky.social
Latest book - Normally Weird & Weirdly Normal out 1st May Robinince.com
@janeannierosa.bsky.social
Writer/broadcaster/Dylanologist/dog lover. Big Issue books editor. Book ‘A Letter to my Younger Self: Inspirational Women’ out now
@delaneyman.bsky.social
Britain's Best Journalist "Stop Sh**ting Yourself - 15 Life Lessons That Might Help You Calm The F*ck Down" out 27th Feb 2025 https://linktr.ee/samdelaney
@neweconomics.bsky.social
Change the rules. Share the wealth. Protect the planet.