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James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 1h

“dangerously woke youth”

James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 1h

100% this. The Greens are on fire.

Assuming they do, indeed, actually tax the super rich and not just the “slightly better paid but not enough to be powerful” bracket.

Have to wait and see…

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James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 4h

This is a lot less deranged than what Zack had to deal with the other day.

It just shows how out of touch Victoria is to assume her little darlings can’t score a gram of ket off their friend at school right now.

This reductive questioning is everything wrong with the binary media debate.

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James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 8h

Pleasure! Keep up the great work, proud to be a member 💚

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James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 8h

The year is 2035. I stand ready to defend my dissertation…

In this thesis, I argue that Big Brother was the defining contributor to the fall of all Western Civilisation.

James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 9h

The @scottishgreens.org are doing so much good in Scotland - @ross-greer.bsky.social and @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social are inspiring leaders. Long may it continue!

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James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 9h

The system is functioning entirely as intended.

James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 9h

You may well be right. If so, this may end up being even more leverage for the Greens to push the “tax wealth over work” narrative.

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James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 9h

I was thinking exactly this. You don’t need to be in power to shape politics.

This may be the first of many times we get to see the #polanskieffect in action

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James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 10h

GDP is not a measure of human well-being, and our governments obsession with it is incredibly tone deaf to the reality of many.

GDP is not the panacea to social flourishing, and was never designed that way.

There are better ways to measure what actually matters.

hbr.org/2019/10/gdp-...

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James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 22h

The real seismic shift

Spoilers - it’s not immigration

EuropeanPowell @europeanpowell.bsky.social · 22h

The real seismic shift
Britain isn’t being changed by immigration.
It’s being transformed into an authoritarian corporate client state
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James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 22h

I think there’s something deeper happening, which I’m hearing pretty consistently. This is connecting with people on a different level - beyond the usual (cynical) political slop about ‘change’.

There’s a sincerity to Zach, and his messaging, that’s mobilising people in a way others can’t.

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James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 23h

It was effective communication because it was sincere, and sourced from a different place.

This isn’t about political messaging. It’s connecting with people on an entirely different level.

It’s a messaging of hope and possibility - not hate and fear.

The Rest Is Politics @therestpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

We see you Zack Polanski 👀

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James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 1d

Cracking breakdown Grace!

James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 1d

Viewer discretion advised.

Introducing the ‘master race’…

BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 1d

The 'protect our women thugs' standing outside Asylum Seeker residences threatening women with rape while the Police do nothing.

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James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 1d

I’m right with you. This feels different. Profoundly different. Like a language or sentiment that’s been missing but feels so utterly like what we need.

Perhaps it’s just me but this is the first time I’ve felt hopefully in a long time.

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James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 1d

There’s now a hope in politics that’s been missing for many years, and it is all down to the energy, humanity and drive that is fuelling the @greenparty.org.uk right now.

Absolutely delighted for you all, and here’s to what’s next!

#votegreen

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James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 1d

Super excited for these two legends!

Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 1d

The system isn't broken, it's rigged. It's time for real change.

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James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 2d

✅ Spectator owned by GB News owner ‘Sir’ Paul Marshall
✅ Paul Marshall backed and promoted Brexit
✅ GB News promoting ‘America Must Save Britain’ rhetoric nightly
✅ “Alliance for Responsible Citizenship” project is the UK’s Project 2025 - led by Marshall
✅ Marshall backing Reform

Do the maths

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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James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 3d

What’s more, these are likely to be highly engaged members who are desperately searching for a political home that aligns to their values.

What a phenomenal few weeks it’s been! Huge congrats 🙌

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James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 3d

You’d think with the million in Russian and MAGA funding they could up their production game a little.

James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 3d

This way they get to do a scorched earth across government spending first (a la DOGE). Can’t wait for the efficiencies to come rolling in and get me some of those sweet tax breaks…

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James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 3d

A lot of the “but the wealthy will leave” arguments are based on Henley & Partners’ millionaire‑migration reports (who advise the rich and powerful).

Here’s some interesting background…

taxpolicy.org.uk/2025/07/27/h...

Henley & Partners’ millionaire-migration reports - fabricated?

Independent analysis reveals statistical red flags, conflicting data and impossible methodology behind Henley & Partners’ 2025 Wealth Migration Report.

taxpolicy.org.uk

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James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 3d

“The Green Party fundamentally exists to look beyond the certainties that we are told.”

“We are there to imagine a better world, and imagine how we get there.”

@sallonsax.bsky.social on @greenparty.org.uk’s policy to tackle the housing crisis. @turnleftmedia.co.uk

youtu.be/x0h6qvJpkDc?...

Green Party Votes To ABOLISH Landlords

YouTube video by Turn Left

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James @jamesbfg.bsky.social · 3d

If it looks like a duck and quack like a duck…

Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 4d

Is Nigel Farage Moscow’s Man?

youtube.com/watch?v=CVti...

Is Nigel Farage Moscow’s Man?

YouTube video by Political X

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