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Ashleeee 🌊🪭 @reactiveashley.bsky.social · 1d

Apparently, Keir Starmer wants this in Birmingham. Awkward isn’t it?

And Israeli police must be antisemitic huh?

news.sky.com/story/tel-av...

Tel Aviv football derby cancelled as 'violent riots' see nine arrested

Police said dozens of smoke grenades and pyrotechnic devices were thrown, injuring 12 civilians and three police officers.

news.sky.com

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Sylvia @sylvia-suffragette.bsky.social · 1d

The Duopoly is over

No more tactical voting for the Lesser Evil. You can vote for Real Change

Let’s do this
#RealHope
#DeedsNotWords

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

Something extraordinary is happening.

+6000 new members in ONE SINGLE day.

@greenparty.org.uk just hit 130,000 members and rising!!!

Join.greenparty.org.uk

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Dawn Mitton 🏳️‍⚧️💕🏳️‍⚧️ @dawnmitton.bsky.social · 1d

This is amazing! Can't wait now to help reactivate my local party 💚

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

Something extraordinary is happening.

+6000 new members in ONE SINGLE day.

@greenparty.org.uk just hit 130,000 members and rising!!!

Join.greenparty.org.uk

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 1d

BREAKING: At least 51 Palestinians have been killed across Gaza by Israeli attacks since the ceasefire came into effect less than two weeks ago, medical sources have told Al Jazeera.

🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/z1q2d3

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Dawn Mitton 🏳️‍⚧️💕🏳️‍⚧️ @dawnmitton.bsky.social · 5d

The only thing it "accurately reflects" is how transphobic your organisation is. As a cis woman, you do not speak for me, and I will defend every transwoman's right to use the services they should be using as per their gender. God help anyone who tries to stop my daughter using women's spaces.

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 6d

“The UK stands at a crossroads. Are we going to be a nation that respects its human rights obligations, or are we going to abandon them whenever the rightwing press demands it? First immigrants, then trans people – who next, Sir Keir?” goodlaw.social/fs2m

European human rights chief warns against trans exclusion in the UK

Human rights commissioner calls on parliament to make sure guidance following the Supreme Court’s decision in April promotes inclusion.

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UK Green Stats @ukgreenstats.bsky.social · 7d

The Green Party are currently the 2nd most searched for political party in the UK.

This comes as they celebrate the milestone of 100,000 members (England and Wales).

This graph shows how @zackpolanski.bsky.social has impacted the visibility of the party, using Google Trends data.

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Kevin the Librarian 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈 @the-librarian.bsky.social · 8d

I have a feeling the right wing attack machine isn’t going to work on Zack.

Bold Politics with Zack Polanski @boldpolitics.bsky.social · 8d

"I'm not surprised the personal attacks have started. They've got loads of lines: about my teeth, about my history as an actor, about my name change... the right just don't actually have a line of attack against me that's political"

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Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 16d

🇬🇧🇵🇸 "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action"

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“Rebellious Scots” 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺 @markrich68.bsky.social · 15d

🇬🇧 LIVE : From the Great British Witch Trials

Normal Island News @normalisland.co.uk · 16d

BREAKING: Heroic police officers save public from this terrifying terrorist who was holding a sign the government doesn’t like x

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Viktor 🇵🇸🍉🦘🦘🪃 @viktx.bsky.social · 19d

Listen up Albo the spineless
@australianlabor.bsky.social
#FreePalestine

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 16d

They tortured and imprisoned Nelson Mandela too.

But they never beat him.

Free Greta Thunberg.

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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 15d

A new investigation has revealed significant lobbying efforts by gender critical groups.

https://www.wearequeeraf.com/freedom-of-information-request-uncovers-gender-critical-bias-within-ehrc/

Freedom of information request uncovers gender critical bias within EHRC

A new investigation has revealed significant lobbying efforts by gender critical groups.

www.wearequeeraf.com

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Julia Serano @juliaserano.bsky.social · 18d

very much hoping @netflix.com doesn't capitulate to right-wing anti-LGBTQ+ pressure. if they were to cave, I will cancel my subscription immediately

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 18d

1. Led by Elon Musk, the far-right has exploded in a campaign to get Netflix to remove shows with queer and trans characters.

If Netflix capitulates to their demands, an already strained market for LGBTQ+ animators might become even more dire.

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Elon Musk Leads Campaign To Force Netflix To Remove Shows With Trans Characters

Musk's posts have been seen by tens of millions of users, and many conservatives are now attempting to force Netflix into a removal of LGBTQ+ content.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Amy @amzomac.bsky.social · 18d

📍 Glasgow Central

#FREEPALESTINE🇵🇸

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Frank Adlington-Stringer @frankadlingtons.bsky.social · Sep 12

I am honoured to have been appointed to represent @thegreenparty and all those in need 💚

I have personal experience of being on Universal Credit myself and a track record of holding out of touch politicians to account 💪🏼

📢 I'll be a voice for you...

www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/...

Screenshot of Derbyshire Times article which can be read using link in tweet

Screenshot of Derbyshire Times articles which can be read via link in tweet

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Transiness @transiness.bsky.social · 22d

The UK is the only country in the OECD to want to mandate a bathroom bill, and social segregation. It's an appalling abuse of power, from a country that once had pride in its humanity and human rights progress.

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 23d

I have come to the conclusion the EHRC guidance on single sex spaces should not even come to Parliament. It is misleading and has caused distress for my trans constituents.

I urge @bphillipsonMP to reject it on grounds of practicality and human rights.

sianberry.org.uk/publications/l…

An image of Sian's letter to the Minister for Women and Equalities.

You can read the full text of her letter at:

https://www.sianberry.org.uk/publications/letter-regarding-statutory-guidance-from-the-equality-human-rights-commission/

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Claire's Trans Talks @clairestranstalks.bsky.social · 21d

Yet another Labour pervert.

'Inappropriate conduct' is political speak for 'not yet convicted of a sexual offence'.

Odds on that this creep is also anti-trans.

Sandra. @sandratofriends.bsky.social · 22d

Another MSP Labour man was suspended from the party. Sarwar has refused to answer any questions on why. Again, it's kept under the radar.

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John Berry he/him @thejohnberry.bsky.social · 22d

A picture of Green leader Zack Polanski with a quote that the Green Party is coming to replace Labour.

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Alex Staniforth @alexstaniforth.bsky.social · 22d

If Labour think the Green strategy is to be “all things to all people,” then they’re in trouble.

We’re pro-trans rights, anti-genocide, pro-environment, anti-racist.

All the things they have failed to be but certainly not “all things to all people.”

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 22d

Labour stand for one thing to everyone - to protect the super rich.

@greenparty.org.uk will cut bills, bring public services back into public hands, and protect our NHS.

Labour takes cash from oil & gas, gambling, and the arms trade.

Make your choice.
👉🏼 Join.greenparty.org.uk

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Helen 🏳️‍⚧️✊🏻💕 @mimmymum.bsky.social · 23d

HUNDREDS MARCH THROUGH BRISTOL IN SOLIDARITY WITH TRANS COMMUNITY

www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...

Hundreds march through Bristol in solidarity with trans community

The march is in response to a Supreme Court ruling from April

www.bristol247.com

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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 26d

This is HUGE.

Morgan McSweeney and Shabana Mahmoud, now the Home Secretary, have LIED about donations to Labour Together…

Both have to go. They are responsible for this mess.

Double Down News @doubledown.news · 27d

EXPOSED: The Scandal That Could Bring Down Keir Starmer's Government

This is BIG

www.doubledown.news

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 26d

I’ve written to Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper demanding urgent action to ensure the safety of the Global Sumud Flotilla. 52 boats carrying aid and peace activists to Gaza.

The UK must act to assure their safety.

Israel is committing a genocide. All eyes are on this flotilla.

Rt Hon Keir Starmer MP
Prime Minister

Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP
Foreign Secretary

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

24th September, 2025

Dear Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary,

I am writing to you with urgency regarding the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which is currently attempting to bring desperately needed aid to Gaza. The flotilla is made up of 52 boats, carrying humanitarian supplies and peace activists determined to support civilians facing unimaginable suffering.

Reports have already emerged of explosions, unidentified objects being dropped near the vessels, drones circling overhead, and communications being jammed. These are deeply concerning developments. We know from past experience that when Israel smears peace activists with unfounded claims of links to Hamas, it is often a precursor to violent attacks.

The UK Government must make it absolutely clear that these boats, carrying only aid and peaceful activists, must be treated safely and in line with inte

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 29d

I of course welcome the recognition of the state of Palestine.

And there won't be a Palestinian state left if government's continue enabling Israel's unfolding genocide.

Labour can't credibly support Palestinian statehood whilst also continuing to arm Israel.

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