Francis Sealey
I am an ex-BBC producer who is now retired but active in creating channels of engagement around climate change, global conflict, and the challenges to democracy. Originally from Bridgwater in Somerset
- Badenoch shoots herself in the foot on the Tories’ long march to the right Not content with haemorrhaging MPs to Reform, Kemi decides to drive others into the arms of the Lib Dems www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
- Trump destroyed offshore wind. The Northeast can’t live without it. To keep the lights on, states like New York and Massachusetts will need to build projects that are currently “impossible.” grist.org/climate-ener...
- Small-scale farmers produce more of the rich world’s food than previously thought Who grows our food? This seemingly simple question is getting harder to answer in a world where our food crosses borders to get to our plate theconversation.com/small-scale-...
- The Guardian view on food security: Britain can no longer trust markets alone As climate and geopolitics shocks bite, countries are rebuilding food buffers. The UK clings to neoliberal ideas while households pay the price www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
- Number of people in 'very deep poverty' in UK hits record high, research shows About 6.8 million people — almost half of all of those in poverty — are living in "very deep poverty" in the UK, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation warns. www.euronews.com/2026/01/27/n...
- New polling: majority of Thames Water customers want Ofwat to reject creditors’ proposal for the utility New polling has revealed that over two thirds (68%) of Thames Water customers believe that Thames Water should be nationalised and run in the public sector. weownit.org.uk/news/new-pol...
- The UK government didn’t want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I’m not surprised It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
- How botched Tory insulation scheme looms over Labour’s warm homes plan Eco programme turned into a national scandal – but experts worry £15bn plan will prioritise green energy over insulating www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Despite ceasefire, Israel’s siege allowing only a trickle of aid into Gaza Palestinians report a dire lack of healthy food, medicine, and winter shelter, while a new ban on humanitarian groups will push the enclave to the brink. www.972mag.com/israel-siege...
- Healthy Streets Scorecard Bulletin January 2026 Edition The Scorecard is published by a coalition of London charities. It sets out data to show the health of each borough’s streets according to ten indicators. mailchi.mp/cprelondon/h...
