Martin Farley
@martinfarley.bsky.social
Lean, Green but not very mean
Done in just 3 and a half hours!
Amazing!
Amazing!
November 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Done in just 3 and a half hours!
Amazing!
Amazing!
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The recent green surge has been amazing, but we need real resources to translate that into electoral success
The recent green surge has been amazing, but we need real resources to translate that into electoral success
Hope is here.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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The recent green surge has been amazing, but we need real resources to translate that into electoral success
The recent green surge has been amazing, but we need real resources to translate that into electoral success
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Today we’ll get latest net immigration figures - They’ll show immigration for work is plummeting.
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
November 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Today we’ll get latest net immigration figures - They’ll show immigration for work is plummeting.
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
Labour will always side with powerful vested interests over working class people
November 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Labour will always side with powerful vested interests over working class people
Benefit cuts by stealth
They kept the housing benefit freeze??? (Cuts)
November 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Benefit cuts by stealth
On the eve of this year’s budget, here are 3 simple changes that the @greenparty.org.uk can propose to move taxation away from workers/the working class and towards assets and the wealthy
1. ⬆️ VAT on luxuries, ⬇️ VAT on local services
substack.com/@mjfarley/no...
1. ⬆️ VAT on luxuries, ⬇️ VAT on local services
substack.com/@mjfarley/no...
VAT on luxuries, not on local services
The Greens should be making the case for shifting VAT towards the luxury sector
substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
On the eve of this year’s budget, here are 3 simple changes that the @greenparty.org.uk can propose to move taxation away from workers/the working class and towards assets and the wealthy
1. ⬆️ VAT on luxuries, ⬇️ VAT on local services
substack.com/@mjfarley/no...
1. ⬆️ VAT on luxuries, ⬇️ VAT on local services
substack.com/@mjfarley/no...
Let’s not doubt their commitment 😆
Will the UK Labour Party have the courage to become even more unpopular? reut.rs/48xQihH
Will the UK Labour Party have the courage to become even more unpopular?
British finance minister Rachel Reeves, who faces a make-or-break budget this week, should view her Labour government’s deep unpopularity as a gift. With more than three years remaining before the party must hold an election, there may be little to lose by acting boldly now – and potentially much to gain.
reut.rs
November 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Let’s not doubt their commitment 😆
Taxing exports is a truly stupid idea. Not sure how credible this claim is (or how it has been explained to the people surveyed), but it might be the worst budget idea yet…
With Rachel Reeves reportedly set to apply a new tax on tuition fees paid by overseas students, most Britons support such a move at the previously mooted level of 6%
Support: 57%
Oppose: 18%
yougov.co.uk/topics/socie...
Support: 57%
Oppose: 18%
yougov.co.uk/topics/socie...
November 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Taxing exports is a truly stupid idea. Not sure how credible this claim is (or how it has been explained to the people surveyed), but it might be the worst budget idea yet…
There’s a Chinese saying that goes something like, “If you want to be happy for a short time, fall in love. If you want to be happy for a long time, get a dog. If you want to be happy forever, take up gardening”
So where’s all the films & literature about gardening? Seems like a gap in the market..
So where’s all the films & literature about gardening? Seems like a gap in the market..
November 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
There’s a Chinese saying that goes something like, “If you want to be happy for a short time, fall in love. If you want to be happy for a long time, get a dog. If you want to be happy forever, take up gardening”
So where’s all the films & literature about gardening? Seems like a gap in the market..
So where’s all the films & literature about gardening? Seems like a gap in the market..
Now things are starting to get interesting…
📊 Estimated seats on latest Lord Ashcroft poll:
➡️ REF – 289 (+284)
🟢 GRN – 77 (+73)
🟠 LD – 77 (+5)
🔵 CON – 76 (-45)
🟡 SNP – 45 (+36)
🔴 LAB – 41 (-370)
Based on @LordAPolls poll, 13-17 Nov (+/- vs GE24)
➡️ REF – 289 (+284)
🟢 GRN – 77 (+73)
🟠 LD – 77 (+5)
🔵 CON – 76 (-45)
🟡 SNP – 45 (+36)
🔴 LAB – 41 (-370)
Based on @LordAPolls poll, 13-17 Nov (+/- vs GE24)
November 24, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Now things are starting to get interesting…
This is an extraordinary admission
“We have decided to withdrawal medical care for trans people, and now we will go and find the evidence to support that decision”
Morally, politically and scientifically bankrupt
“We have decided to withdrawal medical care for trans people, and now we will go and find the evidence to support that decision”
Morally, politically and scientifically bankrupt
Streeting is admitting that the Pathways “trial” already has a predetermined outcome. Stuffing it with SEGM placeholders is evidence of this.
The only way we are going to end state-mandated torture of trans kids is to get Labour out of government completely.
The only way we are going to end state-mandated torture of trans kids is to get Labour out of government completely.
November 24, 2025 at 9:37 AM
This is an extraordinary admission
“We have decided to withdrawal medical care for trans people, and now we will go and find the evidence to support that decision”
Morally, politically and scientifically bankrupt
“We have decided to withdrawal medical care for trans people, and now we will go and find the evidence to support that decision”
Morally, politically and scientifically bankrupt
Labour at their lowest ever point with Opinium, Greens at their joint highest
UK, Opinium poll:
REFORM~NI: 32% (-1)
LAB-S&D: 19% (-1)
CON~ECR: 17%
LDEM-RE: 13% (+1)
GREENS-G/EFA: 12% (+1)
SNP-G/EFA: 3%
PC-G/EFA: 1%
+/- vs. 5-7 November 2025
Fieldwork: 19-21 November 2025
Sample size: 2,050
➤ europeelects.eu/uk
REFORM~NI: 32% (-1)
LAB-S&D: 19% (-1)
CON~ECR: 17%
LDEM-RE: 13% (+1)
GREENS-G/EFA: 12% (+1)
SNP-G/EFA: 3%
PC-G/EFA: 1%
+/- vs. 5-7 November 2025
Fieldwork: 19-21 November 2025
Sample size: 2,050
➤ europeelects.eu/uk
November 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Labour at their lowest ever point with Opinium, Greens at their joint highest
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Since I was elected leader of the Green Party, 100,000 new people have joined.
In just over two months:
170,000 people ready to make hope normal again.
This is only the beginning.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
In just over two months:
170,000 people ready to make hope normal again.
This is only the beginning.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Join the Green Party
Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Since I was elected leader of the Green Party, 100,000 new people have joined.
In just over two months:
170,000 people ready to make hope normal again.
This is only the beginning.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
In just over two months:
170,000 people ready to make hope normal again.
This is only the beginning.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Once again, Labour delivering a Reform victory by deliberately confusing voters that they were closest to beating them
But solid result for @hastingsgreenparty.bsky.social who should be able to take it next time around
But solid result for @hastingsgreenparty.bsky.social who should be able to take it next time around
Ashdown & Conquest (East Sussex) Council By-Election Result:
➡️ RFM: 32.2% (New)
🌍 GRN: 24.5% (+16.4)
🌳 CON: 19.9% (-39.8)
🌹 LAB: 15.9% (-7.4)
🔶 LDM: 5.2% (-3.5)
🙋 Ind: 2.2% (New)
Reform GAIN from Conservative.
Changes w/ 2021.
➡️ RFM: 32.2% (New)
🌍 GRN: 24.5% (+16.4)
🌳 CON: 19.9% (-39.8)
🌹 LAB: 15.9% (-7.4)
🔶 LDM: 5.2% (-3.5)
🙋 Ind: 2.2% (New)
Reform GAIN from Conservative.
Changes w/ 2021.
November 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Once again, Labour delivering a Reform victory by deliberately confusing voters that they were closest to beating them
But solid result for @hastingsgreenparty.bsky.social who should be able to take it next time around
But solid result for @hastingsgreenparty.bsky.social who should be able to take it next time around
Welcome @russell-moyle.co.uk
I’ve campaigned for many years in Kemptown and know Lloyd is extremely hard-working and respected across the constituency
He’s a valuable addition to the Green cause!
I’ve campaigned for many years in Kemptown and know Lloyd is extremely hard-working and respected across the constituency
He’s a valuable addition to the Green cause!
Welcome to the Green Party, former Labour and Co-operative MP for Brighton Kemptown, @russell-moyle.co.uk 💚
November 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Welcome @russell-moyle.co.uk
I’ve campaigned for many years in Kemptown and know Lloyd is extremely hard-working and respected across the constituency
He’s a valuable addition to the Green cause!
I’ve campaigned for many years in Kemptown and know Lloyd is extremely hard-working and respected across the constituency
He’s a valuable addition to the Green cause!
“Mostly, though, you couldn’t escape the feeling that Starmer just wasn’t very good at politics”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘I thought the grownups were back in charge!’: John Crace on how Labour shattered his expectations
After 14 years of Tory rule, the Guardian’s parliamentary sketch writer thought he had seen it all. Westminster would surely tick along nicely once Keir Starmer’s party took over. How wrong he was ...
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:24 PM
“Mostly, though, you couldn’t escape the feeling that Starmer just wasn’t very good at politics”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
People at Labour HQ are looking at this graph and thinking “that strategy of triangulating with Reform is really paying dividends: let’s do more of it”
November 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
People at Labour HQ are looking at this graph and thinking “that strategy of triangulating with Reform is really paying dividends: let’s do more of it”
The petty racists will get their wish with this Labour government
And the impact will be entirely negative
And then they’ll find some other ‘others’ to blame
And then this Labour govt will start attacking them
Immigration is saving this country, and we’re about learn that the hard way
And the impact will be entirely negative
And then they’ll find some other ‘others’ to blame
And then this Labour govt will start attacking them
Immigration is saving this country, and we’re about learn that the hard way
Net migration now estimated to have fallen from 944,000 to 345,000 in Dec ‘24.
Some projections even suggest David Cameron’s old target of “tens of thousands” could be met. ukandeu.ac.uk/the-coming-c...
Some projections even suggest David Cameron’s old target of “tens of thousands” could be met. ukandeu.ac.uk/the-coming-c...
The coming collapse in immigration to the United Kingdom - UK in a changing Europe
James Bowes analyses the fall in net migration to the UK as a result of government policies and explores some of the political and economic consequences.
ukandeu.ac.uk
November 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The petty racists will get their wish with this Labour government
And the impact will be entirely negative
And then they’ll find some other ‘others’ to blame
And then this Labour govt will start attacking them
Immigration is saving this country, and we’re about learn that the hard way
And the impact will be entirely negative
And then they’ll find some other ‘others’ to blame
And then this Labour govt will start attacking them
Immigration is saving this country, and we’re about learn that the hard way
So glad to be a member of a party that stands up to racist policies and rhetoric without flinching
@carladenyer.bsky.social effectively challenging this cruel and divisive Labour government yet again!
@carladenyer.bsky.social effectively challenging this cruel and divisive Labour government yet again!
ICYMI: The Greens have responded to the Govt's plans for changes to the asylum system.
Carla Denyer MP: “This is a new low...plumbing the depths of performative cruelty, in hopes that the public won’t notice they have no answers to the real issues facing communities across this country."
Carla Denyer MP: “This is a new low...plumbing the depths of performative cruelty, in hopes that the public won’t notice they have no answers to the real issues facing communities across this country."
November 18, 2025 at 6:02 AM
So glad to be a member of a party that stands up to racist policies and rhetoric without flinching
@carladenyer.bsky.social effectively challenging this cruel and divisive Labour government yet again!
@carladenyer.bsky.social effectively challenging this cruel and divisive Labour government yet again!
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“It isn’t people seeking sanctuary who are tearing our country apart. It’s toxic, racist narratives and the scapegoating of migrants for crises they did not cause.”
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
“It isn’t people seeking sanctuary who are tearing our country apart. It’s toxic, racist narratives and the scapegoating of migrants for crises they did not cause.”
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
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A Government of cowards.
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
A Government of cowards.
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
I see this opinion expressed a fair bit
The answer is that this Labour Party is simply doing what it was designed to do: continue the neoliberal project and protect the usual British establishment interests
It was obvious to me that that’s what was happening as soon as Blair was elected leader.
The answer is that this Labour Party is simply doing what it was designed to do: continue the neoliberal project and protect the usual British establishment interests
It was obvious to me that that’s what was happening as soon as Blair was elected leader.
How have Labour watched the Tories spend 2-3 years parroting Farage then lose an election badly and conclude a similar strategy is the best course of action?
I. Really. Genuinely. Do Not. Get. It.
I. Really. Genuinely. Do Not. Get. It.
Just another of those days when I hate this government
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
November 17, 2025 at 6:26 AM
I see this opinion expressed a fair bit
The answer is that this Labour Party is simply doing what it was designed to do: continue the neoliberal project and protect the usual British establishment interests
It was obvious to me that that’s what was happening as soon as Blair was elected leader.
The answer is that this Labour Party is simply doing what it was designed to do: continue the neoliberal project and protect the usual British establishment interests
It was obvious to me that that’s what was happening as soon as Blair was elected leader.
Seems like all pollsters are now catching up with Green surge putting the party at 15%-17%
…so far
…so far
📊 NEW | Greens surge to 15% with Ipsos
➡️ REF – 33% (-1)
🔴 LAB – 18% (-4)
🔵 CON – 16% (+2)
🟢 GRN – 15% (+3)
🟠 LD – 12% (-)
Via @IpsosUK, November (+/- vs 11-17 Sep)
➡️ REF – 33% (-1)
🔴 LAB – 18% (-4)
🔵 CON – 16% (+2)
🟢 GRN – 15% (+3)
🟠 LD – 12% (-)
Via @IpsosUK, November (+/- vs 11-17 Sep)
November 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Seems like all pollsters are now catching up with Green surge putting the party at 15%-17%
…so far
…so far
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“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath
50 reasons to want more walkable cities.
50 reasons to want more walkable cities.
50 Reasons Why Everyone Should Want More Walkable Streets
From making you live longer to making cities more resilient: If you want a reason to make your city more walkable, it's in here.
www.fastcompany.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:40 AM
“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath
50 reasons to want more walkable cities.
50 reasons to want more walkable cities.
Trump constantly suing people or threatening to sue is just a form of bribery/ a protection racket
“Pay me huge sums of money personally or face the wrath of the US government”
Brazen corruption
“Pay me huge sums of money personally or face the wrath of the US government”
Brazen corruption
November 16, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Trump constantly suing people or threatening to sue is just a form of bribery/ a protection racket
“Pay me huge sums of money personally or face the wrath of the US government”
Brazen corruption
“Pay me huge sums of money personally or face the wrath of the US government”
Brazen corruption