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The government is still failing to tackle air pollution.
Almost 40,000 people a year in this country are dying prematurely because they don't have access to clean air to breathe.
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Almost 40,000 people a year are dying needlessly of #AirPollution
We need to get to grips with this crisis now.
❌ Ditch road building plans
✅ Invest in public transport, walking and cycling
European governments failing to protect citizens from air pollution, data reveals
www.theguardian.com
Pollutants from farming, heating and vehicles beyond levels needed to ensure breathable airThings we do have money for:
💻 a track and trace system that doesn't work
⚓ a massive increase in defence spending
🚛 an unnecessary road building project
Things we DON'T have money for:
☀️ Tackling #ClimateChange
🌍 #ForeignAid
💉 Paying our public servants fairly
This Tory government has got its priorities wrong.
Government set to pass new laws to cut UK overseas aid budget
www.bbc.co.uk
Church leaders and charities are among those opposing a cut in the UK's overseas aid budget.What a change 6 months makes.
From Clap for Carers to Cap for Carers.
💻 £2 billion wasted on a track and trace system that doesn't work
⚓ £21.9 billion extra on defence spending
🚛 £27 billion on unnecessary road building
... but no extra money for our public sector workers
Today is #AskHerToStand day.
“It is so important that women feel confident and get taken seriously in politics because our parliament and councils need more women and parents from low-income families involved in the decision making process.” - Councillor Rosie Baker
Green councillor urges more women to stand for election
www.yorkpress.co.uk
York Green councillor Rosie Baker has today called on more 'inspirational women' to stand for elected office.
The Independent: Thirty UK MPs deliver letter to F1 boss Chase Carey raising “concern the Grand Prix is exploited by Bahrain’s government to ‘sportswash’ their human rights record”
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/motor-racing/formula1/f1-bahrain-grand-prix-human-rights-b1761678.html
With comments from:
@LaylaMoran
@hammersmithandy
@CarolineLucas
Chancellor boasting about 'the biggest ever investment in new roads'
Just a week after announcing their 10-point environment plan
They just don't get it
#SpendingReview
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/938052/SR20_Web_Accessible.pdf
Local councils at the forefront of this Covid emergency have had core funding slashed by almost 50% over the past 10 years
The Chancellor's 1 year settlement prevents planning and rebuilding of cherished and essential council and community services
#SpendingReview #EDM1165
If we really want to #EndViolenceAgainstWomen, having our own money is crucial so we can leave or avoid altogether. Here's @Amelia_Womack about what #basicincome could do for her and others in abusive relationships https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/domestic-violence-abuse-bill-theresa-may-financial-independence-a8260736.html
@basicincome_uk @UBILabWomen
🌳 We should be protecting our #streettrees - not cutting them down.
Shame on @MyDoncaster!
https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/doncaster-council-tree-felling-protests-sheffield-b1761076.html#r3z-addoor
Watch the video on We Back York and then sign the petition to keep the City of York (http://www.change.org/Webackyork)
you can watch the launch event for the petition
petition
https://www.facebook.com/cityofyork/videos/2895398370747100.