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Accurate description of where we are at. #Cop29

@JamesAFurey If anything like Britain: disheartening school culture (results driven), and poor discipline so too much disruption- frequently coupled with parents who have to work too many hours to encourage learning effectively. That was my experience as a British school teacher.

I taught my 4 year old son to read with a book that cost less than $20. I probably could have done it for free if I wasn't so lazy. So why, with *billions* of dollars spent on literacy initiatives in America, can't half the country read proficiently?

@jeremycorbyn Correct. This is precisely the problems league tables have caused for schools. If anyone was listening we wouldn’t make the same mistake with hospitals.

Hospital league tables are a disastrous idea. You do not improve standards by shaming hard-working NHS staff, damaging morale and adding unnecessary stress. We should support - not scapegoat - our medics. That means giving them the resources they need to provide care for all.

@rebeccabutlerm2 @jeremycorbyn Those who served and fell were victims of violence. Most didn’t choose it; they were sent over the top at gunpoint to settle an argument they didn’t start. I think that’s where he’s going with this.

@jeremycorbyn No Jeremy. We remember those who served and fell. We all know where you’re going with this …

On Remembrance Sunday, we commemorate all those who have been killed in war. The darkness of war is not a distant past, but an ever-present reality. Today, let us honour the victims of violence by striving to build a more peaceful world for everyone, everywhere.

@One_Dawah Just posted in main thread the link of the twitter account @OmeBender full video here: youtu.be/ySHIOYyJ95A?si…

@SteB777 @GeorgeMonbiot In brief, there was a lot of ‘Trump is misunderstood’ and some of the obligatory ‘George is alarmist.’ Calling George a catastrophist seems to be par for the course whenever he’s on; it’s personal and it’s gaslighting. I don’t know how he puts up with it.

@GeorgeMonbiot They let you on the telly again. I have a feeling I'd need a TV licence to watch it. And I won't buy one, on the grounds I refuse to pay to be gaslighted.

We had - shall we say - a lively exchange of views on #BBCPoliticsLive today. 🧨🧨🧨On Trump, Putin, climate breakdown and the rest. You can watch it all here. bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

@GeorgeMonbiot I don’t find it a compelling argument. I care very much about humanitarian issues but Earth’s systems are more important and are undeniably better off with fewer of us. That’s the bottom line for me.

A fascinating and surprising article, well worth reading.

@terrychristian Pleased to say I haven’t spoken to anyone here in the UK who is remotes celebrating a Trump win. I evidently move in the right circles.

Weird all the people in the UK celebrating Trump's win. His USA first economic policy means trade tariffs . This will badly affect UK economy - ironically enough because we are outside the protections of the EU. Once more they wave the flag to celebrate something that makes them poorer

@BrianMendler I know them well. Basically, they're acquiescent, and they coddle and goad young people so they never learn natural consequences. They're survival techniques. Themselves and other adults end up walking on eggshells because the kids understand they're in charge.

Teachers with few behavior issues have the following in common: 1. Rarely gets offended 2. Starts every day with a clean slate 3. Talks w/ kids before/after class 4. Considers de-escalation a win 5. Doesn't need the last word Add yours 👇 #teacher #teachers #TeachingStrategies

@BenGoldsmith They can afford to show more moral integrity. Frankly, the freedom they have to show moral integrity is the only reasonable argument I can see for keeping them. They need to address the incongruities between their sources of finance, and the causes they claim to patronise.

Like many people in Britain, members of the Royal family own stuff; often they rent that stuff out on commercial terms to third parties, including to public sector ones like the NHS and state schools; they pay full tax on the income these activities bring them. Watching segments of the media using this non-story in an attempt to whip up envy and anger towards the Royals, who of course cannot defend themselves, is enough to make you start believing @elonmusk when he derides the sheer inadequacy and the not-so-hidden agenda of much of the ‘legacy media’.

@SteB777 I said the same earlier. Relentless, eerie nothingness... Bridgnorth.

Has anyone seen the sun lately? Here in North Shropshire, it's barely been seen at all for the last 10 days, and it doesn't look like it's going to put in another appearance any time soon.

The #MARCHFORCLEANWATER is still gathering - and it's huge! Will it be reported by @BBCNews? 69% of the UK public agree with @TheGreenParty that water belongs in public hands. #floodthestreets

A UK judge sentenced 5 climate activists to 21 years in jail for *planning* to block a London road to demand climate action. What should Big Oil CEOs get for this?

@99blackbaloons Got it. Have to type it as one word…

@SalBettyFlo For now only Amazon UK

We need to shut down huge parts of the global economy. I know, it sounds extreme. But the alternative is nature will shut it all down for us

@99blackbaloons I couldn’t find it on there. I’ll look 👀 again. Thanks

@99blackbaloons Any idea where I can get it in the UK, George? Thanks

More about the self-destructiveness of global capital : amazon.com/Frankenpolitic…

@jeremycorbyn You must get so tired of repeating yourself. You are right…

Why won't the UK government impose sanctions on Israel?

@DavidBartram_ #2

Mecca, Saudi Arabia today. This is not normal. Please share.

@JohnRMetzner @Megatron_ron Not quite. Those of us who voted honestly, with integrity, for a smaller party knew our votes wouldn’t count. Many people voted tactically for Starmer to rid us of the Tories. I knew that was a mistake, but I understand why they did.

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