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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 21h

How the Labour government would have banned the Labour movement.
My latest column.
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Here’s what you need to know about Starmer’s illiberal protest curbs: they would have killed the Labour party at birth | George Monbiot

The rights we enjoy in the UK, and the movement the PM purports to lead, were built on protest. Those rights are in dire peril, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 12h

"We have an economy where a handful of modern-day robber barons wield extraordinary power. They hold enormous control over our paychecks, our bills, our time, and our futures.

...But the good news is that nothing about any of this is inevitable." - Lina Khan

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 4h

Many on the right will try and belittle and undermine what’s happening.

But here’s the truth. Tens of thousands are joining Greens. Polls are at record highs. People are just starting to feel hope again.

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The truth about the green party's booming membership

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Daniel Shailer @danielshailer.bsky.social · 4h

A compressor at Shetland's oil terminal broke for *nine* straight months last year, pushing the isles' entire methane emissions to a near decade high.

"It's an embarrassment for the whole community."

@alexjarmitage.bsky.social @r-dixon.bsky.social

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Broken equipment at Sullom Voe caused decade-long peak in emissions

Shetland's methane emissions reached their highest level in a decade last year, driven by broken kit at EnQuest’s Sullom Voe terminal.

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Cllr Alex Armitage @alexjarmitage.bsky.social · 9h

Prohibition of drugs is a moral crusade that’s been failing for 50 years.

We need legal regulation of drugs.

If you’re a Scottish Greens member, please use your vote at conference to support drug policy reform.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 10h

In twelve days, New Yorkers will begin to cast their ballots and face a stark choice.

A choice between democracy and oligarchy. Between a city you can afford or more of the same. Between the hope of a brighter future or a broken past.

We will choose the future.

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Cllr Alex Armitage @alexjarmitage.bsky.social · 5d

I’m now a councillor in Shetland but my political roots are with @hackneygreenparty.bsky.social.

One conference highlight was meeting Dylan Law who’s standing to be Hackney’s next Deputy Mayor.

I spent so many years campaigning in Hackney; meeting talented folk like Dylan makes it all worthwhile!

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Cllr Alex Armitage @alexjarmitage.bsky.social · 6d

Finally got back home to Shetland from the @greenparty.org.uk conference this morning.

The far right have been ascendant since the pandemic, but a new political movement is growing in the Greens that has the potential to change the country.

The political tide is turning.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 7d

Jenrick could have visited Handsworth to listen to residents – he chose to pass through and make a judgement based on the colour of their skin. Instead of getting to know our nation of neighbours, he chose racism.

The Tories, Reform and Labour want to divide us.

The Greens say enough is enough.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 7d

Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham

Shadow justice secretary criticised for suggesting he could tell how integrated Handsworth was based on 90-minute visit Robert Jenrick complained about visiting an area of Birmingham where he “didn’t see another white face” and said it was not the kind of country he wanted to live in. After highlighting the lack of white people, the shadow justice secretary said it was not about “the colour of your skin or your faith” and he wanted people to live alongside each other. Continue reading...

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 7d

Shetland Islands Council has backed a motion from Scottish Greens councillor @alexjarmitage.bsky.social to boycott Israel.

The islands join the Scottish Parliament and Edinburgh City Council, which voted for Green motions on boycotts last month.

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Shetland joins global campaign of boycotts against genocidal regime

Shetland joins global campaign of boycotts against genocidal regime - Shetland backs Green call to boycott Israel

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 7d

Or is it that I'm saying things the Telegraph doesn't want to hear?

I suggest they might want to avoid our Party Broadcast this evening!

Courageous political leadership means telling an audience what they don't want to hear. Zack Polanski will never do that.

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Cllr Alex Armitage @alexjarmitage.bsky.social · 7d

Actions count louder than words; words count louder than silence.

My motion moving to divest Shetland Islands Council’s funds from the Israeli economy passed unanimously today.

I’m glad my community is speaking out and taking action against genocide.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 8d

Tax wealth.

Not work.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

Green Party Political Broadcast. Monday 6.25pm on ITV and 6.55pm on BBC 1.

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Greens Organise @greensorganise.bsky.social · 8d

“Your enemies aren’t other poor people. Your enemies are those that extract wealth from our society to fill their coffers.”
@mothinali.bsky.social

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Cllr Alex Armitage @alexjarmitage.bsky.social · 8d

Heading home to Shetland after the @greenparty.org.uk conference in Bournemouth.

London has some fantastic architecture but the Kings Cross station façade with its huge brick arches is one of my favourites.

Beautiful autumn sunshine too.

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Rachel Millward @rachelmillward.bsky.social · 8d

There will be a day when we sit our grandchildren on our knees and we tell them...

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Cllr Alex Armitage @alexjarmitage.bsky.social · 8d

Netanyahu claims to act on behalf of all Jews.

But Jews are NOT responsible for Israeli atrocities.

Netanyahu’s genocide has thrust Jewish folk into the spotlight against their will.

We must harden our resolve against antisemitism.

I was glad to sign Jewish Greens’ motion at #gpconf yesterday.

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Zoë Garbett @zoegarbett.bsky.social · 8d

I am horrified to learn of the attack on the Peacehaven Mosque last night. My full solidarity and thoughts are with Muslim communities in Peacehaven and across the country.

The suspected arson attack comes just days after two people were killed in an appalling attack on a synagogue in Manchester as they attended Yom Kippur services. It also follows a spate of attacks on mosques across the country. It is no coincidence that this uptick in violence has increased as politicians of many stripes, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, have dialled up divisive rhetoric, weaponising tragedy and pain for political gain.

The abhorrent hatred and spreading of fear cannot stand. I echo the sentiments of my colleague Zack Polanski last week that we must unite against hate and bring communities together.

We will continue to work with colleagues in Hackney, across London and across the country to find ways to build bridges and ensure every part of our community feels safe.

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Cllr Alex Armitage @alexjarmitage.bsky.social · 8d

100% worth the long journey from Shetland to Bournemouth for @TheGreenParty conference.

With @ZackPolanski’s leadership, the atmosphere is electric. The party is unified, energetic, confident and growing fast.

Great too, to see an old friend. Keep it up Zack 💚💚💚

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Cllr Alex Armitage @alexjarmitage.bsky.social · 9d

Great to hang out with @carladenyer.bsky.social and @hackneygreenparty.bsky.social folk at the @greenparty.org.uk conference in Bournemouth this weekend

Such a great atmosphere; there’s huge confidence within the Greens at the moment.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 10d

Greens ‘on track’ to supplant Labour as favourite party in London, says Zack Polanski

Exclusive: poll asked voters to rank parties on how favourably they felt about them, with strong support in capital and among younger voters The Greens are viewed more favourably than any other party in London and among younger voters, polling produced for the party has shown, with its leader, Zack Polanski, saying this showed they were “on track” to supplant Labour. The YouGov poll, carried out to coincide with the Greens’ ongoing annual conference in Bournemouth, asked voters in England to rank the five main parties in order of how favourably they felt about them, rather than the usual metric of which they planned to vote for. Continue reading...

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Cllr Alex Armitage @alexjarmitage.bsky.social · 9d

Great to catch up with Hackney Mayoral candidate @zoegarbett.bsky.social, Hackney Deputy Mayoral candidate Dylan Law and journalist @owenjones.bsky.social at @greenparty.org.uk conference today!

@zackpolanski.bsky.social has predicted that the Greens will replace Labour…

👀 Eyes on Hackney 👀

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Cllr Alex Armitage @alexjarmitage.bsky.social · 10d

Fantastic to hear @zoegarbett.bsky.social at the Greens’ crime & justice panel at conference.

- Stop the over policing of black & minority folk

- End institutional police abuse

- Legalise & regulate all drugs

- Crime is overwhelmingly caused by personal circumstance: trauma, poverty, abuse.

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Rachel Millward @rachelmillward.bsky.social · 10d

Tune in to my Deputy Leadership speech at 10:15 on the Green Party YouTube channel! 💚

Link in the thread.

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Cllr Alex Armitage @alexjarmitage.bsky.social · 10d

Just look at who was sponsoring all the fringes in conference

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