Mark Reader, PSAg

Agricultural researcher. Also society / transport. Opinions are my own(?). Retweets & Likes = "Good!", or "Bad!", or "What!?!"

[The Sun @TheSun]

Passenger jet smashes into drone at 3,000ft days after another near-miss https://t.co/kectUYAQbn

[Mark Reader, PSAg @READER_MA]

Residential placements for children in #care and #home to #school transport are projecting an overspend, by @CambsCC, of nearly £10m - offset by underspending elsewhere.

[Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson]

Cambs CC is forecasting an overspend of £2.6m for 2026-27 in this first report of the financial year.

Residential placements for children in care and home to school transport are projecting an overspend of nearly £10m - offset by underspending elsewhere. 1

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[Woolf Institute @Woolf_Institute]

“I feel more aware of what support there is for students who experience hate and for myself as a facilitator. I understand what exactly religious hate is and what can be done about it, both proactively and reactively.”

As part of the Woolf project “Students’ Experiences and Understanding of Religious Hate Incidents on Campuses”, we recently held a workshop on combating religious hatred for staff and students working at the University of Cambridge.

We were delighted to welcome Professor Kristin Aune, who began the day by presenting findings from the Tackling Religious Hatred on Multi-Faith Campus and IDEALS UK projects, both of which are among the leading bodies of research examining religion and belief in UK higher education.

Leo Taylor then shared preliminary findings from the Woolf project, drawing on interviews with students at an anonymous 'traditional elite' university. His research explored how institutional context shapes students' experiences and understanding of religious hatred, where students report incidents, their confidence in institutional responses, and how religious hatred is experienced on campus.

Key themes included:

· Institutional identity and inclusion
· The ambiguity of religious hatred
· Everyday experiences of religious hatred
· Barriers to reporting
· The impact of Israel–Palestine on campus relations

Following the presentations participants engaged in discussion groups which explored the following topics:

· What Roles Do Different Staff Play in Supporting Religion and Belief on Campus?
· Where Do We Draw the Line Between Harm, Hate Incidents and Hate Crime?
· What Would Help Cambridge University Respond More Consistently and Constructively?

Particular thanks to all contributors and to the Hibbert Trust for generously funding the project.

You can read more about the project at: https://t.co/aNI8mUiCb9

#religion #religioushatred #interfaith

[Andrew Pakes MP @andrewpakes_]

An informative afternoon with @coopuk Schools Trust learning and discussing how we promote collaboration - in SEND, between schools and in other areas of learning

@CoopParty

[WorldFarmer: Mark Reader - Let's #SolveProblems? @World_Farmer]

Scottish retail worker assaults rise every year since 2021 protection law

https://t.co/orL8zmzdUh via @TheGrocer

[WorldFarmer: Mark Reader - Let's #SolveProblems? @World_Farmer]

The Growing Self-Reliance of Chinese Innovation https://t.co/Z1mItVxzGB

#Science #Innovation #Patents

[WorldFarmer: Mark Reader - Let's #SolveProblems? @World_Farmer]

Your summer holiday is a retirement killer https://t.co/Vn6sIcLvRR via @ft

[Yvette Cooper @YvetteCooperMP]

The UN plays a pivotal role in tackling global problems which shape lives in the UK and all over the world.

Good to welcome @antonioguterres to London to discuss the situation in the Middle East and Sudan, and reaffirm the UK’s commitment to the UN and its core principles.

[Mark Reader, PSAg @READER_MA]

🟣 *Standing Together’s summer fundraising campaign is now live.* 🟣

Donate via @UK_FoST’s dedicated fundraising page here: https://t.co/ItReFr2iiq

_Your donations will support many campaigning and living-together works_

[Emma Reynolds for Wycombe 🌹 @EmmaforWycombe]

I spoke at London Climate Action Week about our bold action to restore nature:
🚜 The largest ever investment in sustainable farming and nature
🌳 10m trees and 3 new national forests
💷 Unlocking private finance via the Big Nature Impact Fund

[David Lammy @DavidLammy]

Thinking of my dad today, whose influence still stays with me long after his passing.

Being a father has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.
My sons and daughter remind me every day of the importance of love, opportunity and belonging.

Fathers and strong role models help young people build the confidence, resilience and values they need to thrive.

That's why I'm leading work across government to back dads, strengthen families and improve outcomes for men and boys.

[Mark Reader, PSAg @READER_MA]

🟣 @UK_FoST's next webinar about the West Bank is on #protective #presence. We'll hear from authors of a recent book on the topic, Marwan Darweish, Mahmoud Soliman and Andrew Rigby. 🟣

🟪 Register at https://t.co/O00JIFid4X 🟪

[WorldFarmer: Mark Reader - Let's #SolveProblems? @World_Farmer]

Oxford Oath and open letter text https://t.co/68PuzQGu91 #Magnifica #Humanitas

[WorldFarmer: Mark Reader - Let's #SolveProblems? @World_Farmer]

Cotswold Brash soil pit at #Cereals2026

[Charles Enderlin @Charles1045]

Le journaliste mozambicain Arlindo Chissale a été enlevé en janvier 2025 et n’a jamais réapparu. Il travaillait au Cabo Delgado pour le site d’information locale Pinnacle News et dénonçait la fraude électorale et les violences politiques.

Dans le cadre du projet #MozambiqueExposed (10 médias, 30 journalistes, 5 mois d’investigations, une centaine d’interviews et plusieurs déplacements au Mozambique) Forbidden Stories et ses partenaires ont poursuivi son travail.

Tuer le messager ne tuera pas le message.

https://t.co/6AtiPSCLbs

[Haaretz.com @haaretzcom]

Exclusive: NYC's Mamdani meets with Israeli and Palestinian peace activists https://t.co/KJmxesz6v4

[Financial Times @FT]

More than 7.1mn people passed through its gates in 2025. https://t.co/sB4W9rwFaN

[GB News @GBNEWS]

White working-class pupils miss nearly double amount of lessons compared to average
https://t.co/U62I5M4VeY

[Mark Reader, PSAg @READER_MA]

Welcome the stranger: defend the right to refuge | @JesuitRefugee UK

https://t.co/u3ZivwOgJf

[WorldFarmer: Mark Reader - Let's #SolveProblems? @World_Farmer]

When tested in a proper, peer-reviewed, model #MMT - Modern Monetary Theory - would substantially destabilize output, undermine overall macroeconomic stability, and reduce household welfare. Which is about as dire as it gets.

And it has been extensively tested, especially in Latin America.

https://t.co/GlHNgWFc1C