Simon Holledge

GEORGE STREET “While our group has many concerns ... we believe it would be folly to scrap the project at this stage ... George Street ... is very nearly ready to go, the same cannot be said for Princes Street." Cllr K K O’Neill (Greens) 1/ edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh…

LEAST SUSTAINABLE? Last month I used three of these aluminium foil pods (capsules) to make one cup of coffee at a hotel breakfast. #nespresso

@BBCWalesNews Every decent human being thinks the same.

On 13th Jan President Trump told those Iranians who had the courage to come out and challenge the regime, “Help is on its way. M[ake] I[ran] G[reat] A[gain].” On 1 April he said: “We’re going to bring [Iran] back to the stone ages, where they belong.”

Zack Polanski’s Green Party has demanded that Keir Starmer suspend Israel’s UK ambassador following the introduction of the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners in Israel #Echobox=1774986629-2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thenational.scot/news/25985690.…

Tomorrow's front page 📰 Keir Starmer stays silent after Israeli Knesset passes horrific death penalty law for Palestinians

I’ve had loads of abuse for this, predictably, and plenty of people have accused me of supporting Hezbollah. But no one seems keen to explain why targetting the Lebanese medics who came to help the 3 TV journos was justified.

WHY ARE WE IN IRAN?

Trump is yet again insulting our brave armed forces just because we refuse to be dragged into his illegal war. The “toys” he refers to are called HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales. What more will it take for Keir Starmer to call off the King's state visit to the US?

With all the terrible things going on in the world, you will be pleased to hear the Metropolitan Police has decided to once again focus its energy on the most important issue of all: people holding up signs the government doesn’t like. normalisland.co.uk/p/police-to-re…

While the world’s media obsesses over every spit and fart from the White House over Iran, and Trump’s endless commentary on talks and deals and negotiations, the 🇷🇺 🇺🇦 war he said he would solve in 24 hours continues unabated … and in addition to benefiting from the oil price rise and lifting of sanctions Putin has also unleashed the largest 24 hour aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began. Almost 1000 drones. A UNESCO world heritage site hit. A maternity hospital hit. Residential buildings hit. Several killed. Dozens injured. Barely registers on the news. This war must not be forgotten

Deeply disappointed that the UK Labour government has blocked Ming Yang’s investment in our renewables industry - putting up to 1500 Scottish jobs at risk. At the very moment we should be building clean energy, they are sabotaging Scotland’s industrial future.

What a monster. One day these words will be read out in The Hague. #Palestine

This is a HUGE victory for people power. After years of pressure, New York City Health + Hospital Corporation will not renew its contract with Palantir. When communities organise, even the most powerful corporations can be held to account. Activists in NYC just forced their health system to dump Palantir over human rights concerns. Now, it's our turn in the UK. Palantir’s contract with NHS England is up for renewal in February 2027. This shows we can win. But we need YOU. Join the campaign: amn.st/6018B6dPQq

@learning_yohei While the 'ou' spelling is longer, many aspects of British English are much easier and simpler than American — notably all the measurements which are the same as in Japan and the rest of the world.

As a Japanese person learning English, which one should I write?😵‍💫

With my friend @jeremycorbyn, I've just delivered key medical aid to Cuba. This is part of the Nuestra America Convoy that’s bringing in huge amounts of aid as Trump tightens the cruel and illegal blockade of Cuba. Donate and learn about the #NuestraAmericaConvoy below.

72,000 killed in the genocide in Gaza. 1 million+ displaced in Lebanon. 1,700 settler attacks in the West Bank. And now war in Iran. Sending 20,000+ more bombs to Netanyahu isn’t just immoral—it’s illegal. That’s why I introduced legislation to stop it.

We remain resolute. This morning in the Mediterranean, the French Navy intercepted and boarded another vessel from the shadow fleet, the Deyna. The war involving Iran will not deflect France from its support for Ukraine, where Russia’s war of aggression continues unabated. These vessels, which evade international sanctions and violate the law of the sea, are profiteers of war. They line their pockets while helping finance Russia’s war effort. We will not allow it.

The Green MPs and Peers have written to Keir Starmer to urge for an end to the UK's involvement in the US and Israel's illegal war. Under international law, the UK is obliged to have no involvement in illegal military action, including the use of UK bases and UK-made weapons.

Ever heard of Palantir? Here's why it matters: Palantir is a US software company. It specialises in data products, used widely by governments for surveillance, intelligence and military purposes. In January 2024, Palantir signed a contract with the Israeli military to use its technology in support of “war-related missions.” Palantir has a deep relationship with US law enforcement. It supplies ICE with tools that can be used to surveil and target migrants in the US. Now, that same company is working at the heart of our NHS. Palantir has already received £330 million of our money for its contract with our NHS England. Healthworkers and patients have been ringing the alarm for years: this is not right. What’s happening in Gaza is an ongoing genocide. We shouldn’t have a company linked to human rights abuses have anything to do with our precious NHS. Learn more: amnesty.org.uk/issues/interna…

Exactly as many of us warned, Trump is dragging our country into this war & Keir Starmer has made this decision to participate without any vote in Parliament despite his past promises. Gone are the commitments that there would only be defensive action. bbc.co.uk/news/live/ce84…