It makes me sad that he’s been ringing the alarm of climate disaster for decades and everyone is just like ‘aw what a sweet old national treasure’ and ignoring him
The UK public celebrates a genuine national treasure on his centenary, which coincides with a landslide of council votes for a political party that rejects net zero, wants to defund the institutions that Attenborough's life has enriched, and doesn't care about nature. Go figure.
‼️ Vote like it counts tomorrow ('cause it really, really does)
🏴 In England you'll vote for: who gets social care in you area, what new builds get approved, funding for potholes and playgrounds, having enough school places and much, much more.
🏴/🏴 Scotland & Wales you'll vote for: who's in charge of your NHS, what's on your school curriculums, what funded childcare looks like, how you protect the environment and much, much more.
And in England - remember your ID!
Quick reminder.
The sitting councillor, who was also England's longest serving councillor died.
Normally, when a death happens within six months of an election, the election takes place with the others.
Reform used an old law to force a by-election at a cost of £20,000 to the taxpayer.
This took place before David had even been buried.
The turnout was 17% - reflecting the apathy and disgust felt by residents.
This isn't a victory. It's a reminder of how ghastly Farage and Reform are.