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Did we just get a Banksy? New Banksy showing judge hitting protester with gavel appears on High Court. metro.co.uk/2025/09/08/new…

The BMJ’s former editor in chief, Fiona Godlee, was arrested this weekend alongside over a dozen other healthcare workers at a demonstration outside the Houses of Parliament while holding a sign reading, “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action” bmj.com/content/390/bm…

Police still haven’t moved in on the main crowd. Not sure how they intend to approach it without causing a riot, given how much it’s kicking off when they pick off people on the edges.

Far more outraged supporters here this time though. Nice to see after last time the Met left genocide denying counter protesters standing unchallenged, claiming ‘it’s a free country’ novaramedia.com/2025/07/20/its…

This could become the largest mass arrest in Met police history - previous highest thought to be 339 at poll tax riots in 1990. But difficult to tell if there are that many here… Huge attempts were made this week to deter people who had signed up - incl first pressed charges

Happening now: Dozens and dozens of cops line up facing Parliament, twenty minutes before hundreds of protesters are expected to symbolically turn their backs on it and write ‘I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action’ on cardboard signs.

Got that report to finish? An article to write? A poem to pour out? Even a book to really break the back of? Or just need a creative supportive space in a beautiful location to muse and ponder in? Booking open for next spring’s writing retreat in the Lakes writingretreat.org/rydal-hall-2025

There are just 2 places left on this writing retreat I am co-hosting on the unique and special island of Lambay off the east Irish coast. An inspiring place to get the creative juices flowing, sip whiskey by the beach bonfire, and swim with seals… writingretreat.org/lambay-island-…

BREAKING: In the world of East Anglian politics, this is pretty huge. Widely-respected former North Norfolk MP Norman Lamb endorses Green Leader Adrian Ramsay to be the next MP for the new Waveney Valley seat, which straddles the Norfolk/Suffolk boundary. #VoteGreen

Sometimes it’s right to recognise highly capable people from other parties. That’s why I endorse Adrian Ramsay, Green candidate in Waveney Valley, who would be an outstanding MP. It's clear the election there will be a two way fight between @AdrianRamsay and the Conservatives

@LeaLegraien Thanks Lea! 🙏

@RCquaker Thanks Paul - essential point well made! 🙏👏👍

Great intro by @frucool at #ESGImperative making connections between climate change, equality & social justice. Only thing missing was peace - military emissions are colossal: so many (all) wars result from resource conflicts & climate impacts. Understanding this link is crucial.

Looking forward to speaking at #ESGImperative conference today about @BritishQuakers' decision to divest from fossil fuels. Glad this is now a mainstream conversation. About time.

“If this is democracy get me out of here?!” Our #hardart crew is hitting Manchester this week - come and join in the serious fun! #manchester #factoryinternational

@amylame Hi Amy, we’d love you to join us on stage in May to discuss ‘The Future of Friday Night’! Can you DM me please? Massive thanks Ed 🙏

We are delighted to announce Ed Gillespie (@frucool) will be delivering the opening keynote at the ESG Imperative conference. Early-bird discounts end next Friday so don't miss out, book your place today civilsociety.co.uk/esg

What would you like us to talk about that might make Christmas dinner preparation more entertaining when you’re elbow deep in a turkey or finely chopping nuts for your cutlets…

The future of Pets exploring the carbon ‘paw prints’ of our domestic animals, consider the unthinkable ‘Swiftian’ solution, and ponder on the fate of 22M UK cat and dog poops a day beyond the ‘hanging gardens of Jobbylon’ open.spotify.com/episode/0tudH8…

If anyone is interested in a lovely poetry bundle festive gift for the poetically minded in your life then here’s a deal… etsy.com/uk/listing/136…

The Rest is…Politics? History? Football? No! Ed! Join us for Insurance industry doom loops, cat-trained humans and Mark’s poetry debut that all feature in a listener feedback special with that potty-mouthed dirty little moron and the other two… open.spotify.com/episode/4HXYiF… @JANDTHEF

A lovely little haiku montage for COP28…imagining a rebuilt financial & economic system… youtu.be/sslBDvfwLFw?si…