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Jon Owen @anotherjon.bsky.social · 3h

In a new, nationally representative poll, when asked, "If a general election was called tomorrow, how would you vote?", the same proportion of people said they'd vote @greenparty.org.uk as those who said they'd vote Labour.

We Greens are neck and neck with Labour. Join us.

join.greenparty.org.uk

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 7h

❌ Thames Water want to pollute ILLEGALLY for the next 15 years. Thousands of you have already said NO by signing our petition

✉️ Next? We're taking it to Ofwat's inbox

✍️Take 1min now to send an email to Ofwat, explaining why they must say no to 15 more years of illegal pollution

Email Ofwat - say NO to 15 years of illegal pollution

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 11h

Major Donor to Reform U.K. Party Sold Weapons Parts to Russian Supplier

martinplaut.com/2025/03/28/m...

There was £100k from subsidiary company Techtest in May 2019 and then £50k (not mentioned in the article) from parent company HR Smith group in May 2024.

donation.watch/en/unitedkin...

Major Donor to Reform U.K. Party Sold Weapons Parts to Russian Supplier

The aerospace company H.R. Smith Group was an early backer of the party after Nigel Farage became leader. Reform has faced criticism over comments seen as supporting Moscow. Nigel Farage at an even…

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Ian Collins @icoll.bsky.social · 5h

The only firm Reform 2025 Party Limited strategy is to stir up as much hatred of anyone they decide is a migrant as possible.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Reform UK accused of sowing division in Wales in rowdy TV byelection debate

Party leading latest opinion poll comes under fire for ‘weaponising’ immigration as candidates in Caerphilly clash

www.theguardian.com

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Ian Collins @icoll.bsky.social · 5h

However much snake oil would like the Gill Russian bribery scandal to go away it won’t. Lying that they never met the guy and “no comment” won’t do.

www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...

Farage has ‘questions to answer’ over convicted ex-Reform Welsh leader – PM

Sir Keir Starmer has said Reform UK needs to say what they knew about Nathan Gill, who pleaded guilty to receiving bribes for pro-Russian statements.

www.standard.co.uk

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Ian Collins @icoll.bsky.social · 5h

The gutter party have been forced to reject funding from foreign based rich persons. Funding has to be from people registered to vote in the UK so Farage and his gang will have to try here instead.

www.ft.com/content/5392...

Reform UK forced to reject slew of unlawful donations

Eleven of the returned contributions were made by people living overseas

www.ft.com

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Stephen Moran. @moranstephen1000.bsky.social · 1d

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Ian Collins @icoll.bsky.social · 1d

We need to keep up the pressure on Farage, there’s no way a Russian stooge should be anywhere near Govt, or being an MP. No way would a patriot show more loyalty to Putin and Trump than the UK, Farage is treacherous scum.

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Dave Lee @dave23lee.bsky.social · 20h

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Dave Lee @dave23lee.bsky.social · 21h

We haven't yet found the limits of Starmer's amoral pandering to big money have we?

Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 22h

The government says it is “driving forward private finance efforts for Gaza's reconstruction.”

As if enabling a genocide wasn't enough. Now, they are allowing private companies to make some money out of it as well.

Have they no shame?

www.middleeasteye.net/news/british...

'No shame': UK invites private firms to compete for Gaza reconstruction contracts

As Britain positions itself as key player in the rebuilding of territory devastated by Israel's genocide, MPs point to its role in its destruction

www.middleeasteye.net

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Ralph @ralphtegtmeier.bsky.social · 21h

“Anarchism is not a romantic fable but the hardheaded realization, based on five thousand years of experience, that we cannot entrust the management of our lives to kings, priests, politicians, generals, and county commissioners.”
Edward Abbey

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Dave Lee @dave23lee.bsky.social · 21h

This is a really important post for any anarchists (+ other Lefties) out there

Margaret Killjoy @margaret.bsky.social · 1d

this week's post is something i've been thinking about for a long time. it's called "all of us imperfect comrades: or, an army of fuckups cannot lose"

margaretkilljoy.substack.com/p/each-of-us...

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Aidan Wachter @aidanwachter.bsky.social · 1d

This, from @margaret.bsky.social, needs to be internalized, be we anarchists, witches, or whatever: "We can try to build a better society with a dwindling cadre of angels, of perfect anarchists who have harmed no one who did not deserve it, or we can have an army of fuckups….

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Dave Lee @dave23lee.bsky.social · 1d

Yes! the dark side of cancel culture

Aidan Wachter @aidanwachter.bsky.social · 1d

This, from @margaret.bsky.social, needs to be internalized, be we anarchists, witches, or whatever: "We can try to build a better society with a dwindling cadre of angels, of perfect anarchists who have harmed no one who did not deserve it, or we can have an army of fuckups….

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 2d

From courtrooms to chaos: how the far right is turning lawlessness into a badge of honour

The far right thrives on defiance, turning convictions into credibility and chaos into a rallying cry against justice

northeastbylines.co.uk/news/opinion...

From courtrooms to chaos: how the far right is turning lawlessness into a badge of honour

The far right thrives on defiance, turning convictions into credibility and chaos into a rallying cry against justice

northeastbylines.co.uk

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2d

Keep it up, folks!

Together - hope is here!

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/exclus...

Exclusive: Greens Plan To 'Overtake Tories And Replace Labour' As Support Surges

The party has also seen its membership break through 100,000 for the first time.

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk

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Matt Green @mattgreencomedy.com · 1d

A.I. generated videos are like dreams - you find your own fascinating and no one else gives a shit about them

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 1d

Right Under Farage’s Nose

Nathan Gill Russian Bribes - what about the other MEPs under Farage’s leadership?

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

When I said we weren't here to be disappointed with Labour but to replace them. I meant it.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

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Sam Whyte @samwhyte.bsky.social · 2d

Plastic skeletons have a very high carbon footprint, so over Halloween, stick with hanging out the bones of those who wronged you.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2d

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.

join.greenparty.org.uk

The truth about the green party's booming membership

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Dave Lee @dave23lee.bsky.social · 1d

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Nato chief Mark Rutte jokes about 'limping' Russian submarine

Moscow denies one of its vessels had to surface in the English Channel because of technical issues.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Dave Lee @dave23lee.bsky.social · 2d

That's us!

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Dave Lee @dave23lee.bsky.social · 2d

🤣🤣🤣 well Starmer is a lying, fraudulent prick, but he's nowhere near Fauxrage 's class of liar. This is a man who's England's challenge to the Pedofuhrer when it comes to sheer untruth.

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Dave Lee @dave23lee.bsky.social · 2d

The #sauerkraut is ready! Classic, simple recipe of cabbage, carrots, juniper berries and caraway seeds. And 2 days' lacto magic. #ilovelacto

3 recycled jars of white & orange sauerkraut w labels saying 'Oct 2025'

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