Max Wakefield

Deputy Programme Director (Campaigns) @GreenpeaceUK / ❤️ sausage dogs ❤️/ views my own / he/him

[Common Wealth @Cmmonwealth]

A story of missing millions...

The privatised energy networks are routinely underinvesting on vital infrastructure.

They underspent on what they requested from Ofgem in 11 of the last 12 rounds, going back to 2008.

🧵 What is going on? And why does it matter?

[Miranda Green @greenmiranda]

Who are the "Reform-curious" Labour voters? My take for the @FT on new research from @SteveAkehurst ... it's not going to be easy for Farage to hook them or for Starmer to woo them back https://t.co/kQlxHF9EqW

[Common Wealth @Cmmonwealth]

A fire is blazing at a UK Power Network’s West London electricity substation, weeks after Heathrow was closed due to a similar blaze.

The UK’s electricity system is breaking down. Why?

Because of the behaviour of the private companies that run the grid.

🧵

[Max Wakefield @wakmax]

Calling UK land use, biodiversity and campaigns people....

@GreenpeaceUK needs early stage freelance support developing strategic options for land use & nature campaigning later this year.

15-20 days, indicative rate £350/d, deadline for EoI 1st May

https://t.co/HZgb2GiA5G

[Max Wakefield @wakmax]

Calling UK land use, biodiversity and campaigns people....

@GreenpeaceUK needs early stage freelance support developing strategic options for land use & nature campaigning later this year.

15-20 days, indicative rate £350/d, deadline for EoI 1st May

https://t.co/HZgb2GiA5G

[Chris Smith @renewablesmiffy]

Data from UK Steel indicates that UK wholesale electricity prices were over double those in Spain

Spain has 40% wind and solar generation (higher than the UK) and a Net Zero target identical to the UK

The UK has a Gas and market problem not a Renewables or Net Zero problem.

[Ed Conway @EdConwaySky]

Spruce Pine is a small N Carolina town which provides most of the high purity quartz needed for advanced semiconductors.
It's just been struck by Hurricane Helene.
Status of quarries/processing plants unclear.
As I wrote in Material World, this is a MASSIVELY important place👇

[National Energy System Operator @neso_energy]

This is the moment Ratcliffe power station came off the electricity system for the final time, marking the end of 142 years of coal generating electricity in Great Britain!

[New Economy Organisers Network @NEON_UK]

Want to push for progressive change through the airwaves?

Applications for our the next round of our National Spokesperson Network training are now open! We provide a great training & follow up PR support for progressive voices. Deadline 10 Sept

https://t.co/HbO0eCav57

[Max Wakefield @wakmax]

Today is your LAST chance to apply to join the fantastic team at @_wearepossible as Interim Co-director: campaigns & communications.

It's a great role in a fun, punchy org with a great culture. https://t.co/s5HVlopNfM

[Possible @_wearepossible]

Interested in working at an ambitious climate charity? 🌎

Ready to drive positive change and be part of climate solutions?

We have lots of exciting roles open at the moment and we want to hear from you!

Find out more and apply here 👇
https://t.co/pk94Yc0grg

[Possible @_wearepossible]

Passionate about climate justice, public health, and liveable cities?

Determined to work with local communities to deliver real climate solutions?

An energetic leader, team player and go-getter?

We want to hear from you 👇
https://t.co/pk94Yc0grg

[Max Wakefield @wakmax]

A year ago I wrote a thread bemoaning the lack of cycle storage on my estate, having been told to clear bikes from hallways.

Happy to say I'm now the proud owner of a key to the new cycle hangar installed just outside the block - thanks @hackneycouncil for making it happen

[Max Wakefield @wakmax]

A small thread for catharsis if nothing else regarding owning a bike on a council estate.

The other day some very formal notices were stuck on all bikes being stored in internal corridors on my estate (Nye Bevan in @hackneycouncil) announcing they all had to be removed.

[Possible @_wearepossible]

We need a digital comms manager 📢

Could this be the role for you?

Apply via the link in our bio 👇
https://t.co/pk94Yc0grg

[Greenpeace UK @GreenpeaceUK]

🚨BREAKING: Right now the climate movement is uniting in solidarity with steelworkers outside Tata Steel HQ in London.

You may be wondering - why is Greenpeace supporting steelworkers? 🧵

[Max Wakefield @wakmax]

My colleagues are wonderful, and this is your opportunity to work with them to turn overwhelming climate urgency into socially just and workable proposals the public can really get behind.

Deadline - 13th August. Any questions [email protected]

[Possible @_wearepossible]

🚨 BIG OPPORTUNITY 🚨

We are looking for an interim co-director to help us deliver our most impactful work!

Apply here 👇or share with your network 🌐

[badvertising @badvertising.bsky.social @badvertising11]

🔥🏅 Introducing 'Olympic Smoke Rings' - our new report on the climate contradiction at the heart of the Paris Games.

Here’s what you need to know about the polluting sponsors filling the podium. 🧵

Full report 👉 https://t.co/9y6eOliCfw

[Faiza Shaheen @faizashaheen]

They said we wouldn’t get anywhere. They put out graphs they knew were lies in order to confuse local people.
They lied about me to mislead people.
But in just 4 weeks we achieved the same vote as a political party that has been around for over 100 years.
I’m so angry that the Labour Party has done this to Chingford & Woodford Green. They have returned Iain Duncan Smith to Westminster and should be ashamed.
Labour’s candidate will now go back to Brent, while we have to deal with the consequences.
You have given me so much support. I can’t express how grateful I am. We will fight on.

[Max Wakefield @wakmax]

Does anyone on #UKElection2024 twitter know if that's the highest seats to vote share ratio ever for a winning party?