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Graham Perkins

@perki.bsky.social

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“When you lay your life down in them grooves you know you're bound to get scratched up sometime” Todd Rundgren

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Graham Perkins @perki.bsky.social · 28d

I want nothing to do with you who supports any level of racism, misogyny, hate, destruction, or damage to others. You, the emboldened one who believes freedom of speech has no consequences & that it’s okay to participate in inhuman thoughts & actions. Wake up before you destroy humanity.

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Graham Perkins @perki.bsky.social · 1d

Absolutely disgusting and if you voted for this man… abhorrent.

Steph Petrie @stephpet.bsky.social · 1d

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Paul Eric Scannell @pauleric70.bsky.social · 1d

In prison, Israeli guards told him again and again that Israeli soldiers had killed his entire family – a form of psychological torture, he said, meant to break him. But when he walked up the stairs of his Gaza home today, his wife rushed into his arms, his children and parents

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Graham Perkins @perki.bsky.social · 1d

Tunnel vision, somewhere in London…

Graham Perkins @perki.bsky.social · 1d

I joined the @greenparty.org.uk led by @zackpolanski.bsky.social will you?

join.greenparty.org.uk

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Graham Perkins @perki.bsky.social · 2d

There really is a sense of hope for the country and it’s only just the beginning.

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2d

Lower Bills.

Protect our NHS.

And invest in our communities.

Let's make hope normal again.

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

Green party reaches 100,000 members for first time after Polanski becomes leader

Green party in England and Wales has had near-50% rise in membership since since Zack Polanski took over last month

www.theguardian.com

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Raimo Kangasniemi @rk70534.bsky.social · 2d

"Watch rare footage of Palestinian journalists Anas Al-Sharif & Saleh Jafarawi before they were tragically killed while reporting in #Gaza.

Their work highlighted the harsh realities of the aggression and the risks journalists face on the front lines."

www.youtube.com/shorts/1l4nv...

#Palestine

Gazan Anas Al-Sharif and Saleh Jafarawi before their deaths

YouTube video by Roya News English

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Graham Perkins @perki.bsky.social · 3d

So the clearing of Gaza has begun but I find it hugely concerning that it’s not identified who is actually doing this. Everything feels so charged and tainted especially when you think of Blair and Kushner in the wings.

Graham Perkins @perki.bsky.social · 3d

Wonderful interview by Brad Fulchuk… Famous Last Words: Jane Goodall. Very moving to hear Jane’s words and in particular the reference to aggression in humans and our link to the Apes. We are a hopeless case.

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TheBossRoss @thebossross.bsky.social · 7d

Let's not forget (to celebrate) what we're trying to preserve while we're fighting to preserve it.

A beautiful poem by Hussain Manawer, artist, Times Sunday Times Poet, & author

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Kerry = Antifa = Anti-Fascist @kerry10.bsky.social · 5d

More beautiful poetry to fight those that are desperate to divide and conquer us.

By Hussain Manawer

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Graham Perkins @perki.bsky.social · 4d

“He has the heart of a humanitarian” absolutely loons within the mire of their delusion.

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Graham Perkins @perki.bsky.social · 4d

Comment from White House on Trump not “winning” the Nobel Peace Prize;

"President Trump will continue making peace deals, ending wars, and saving lives. He has the heart of a humanitarian, and there will never be anyone like him who can move mountains with the sheer force of his will,"

OH PLEASE!

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Graham Perkins @perki.bsky.social · 4d

After Question Time on Thursday, I have increased my monthly membership as I truly believe the future of politics and the future of this country is best in the hands of the @greenparty.org.uk led by @zackpolanski.bsky.social

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 4d

“Britain is a nation of neighbours, not strangers — and it’s time we built a politics of hope that reflects that.”

Zack Polanski with a message of unity and hope having been out door knocking Handsworth today.

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Graham Perkins @perki.bsky.social · 4d

It’s abhorrent that people don’t educate themselves and look the other way. Palestine has been demonised for decades.

Gus - Dinky-di Aussie - Free Palestine @guslabor.bsky.social · 5d

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Joe Peacock @brumgreenjoe.bsky.social · 4d

It was great to spend some time with @zackpolanski.bsky.social in Handsworth today, welcoming him to one of my favourite parts of the city (outside Billesley where I live, of course). The reaction on the streets was great and he had a real connection with people. Can’t wait to see the video.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 5d

The 'Iron Lady' of Venezeula, an opposition leader who is currently in hiding, has been lauded by the Nobel Committee.

Who is Maria Corina Machado, 2025 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize?

The 'Iron Lady' of Venezeula, an opposition leader who is currently in hiding, has been lauded by the Nobel Committee.

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Graham Perkins @perki.bsky.social · 5d

A real shame he doesn’t want peace within his own country.

Graham Perkins @perki.bsky.social · 5d

This how you win a Nobel Peace Prize.

Nobel Peace Prize winner named — Sky News

Organisers of the prestigious prize say the 58-year-old's show of courage by staying in her country despite threats has inspired millions.

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TryingMyBest @tryingmybestuk.bsky.social · 5d

Finally an episode worth watching - fantastic job @zackpolanski.bsky.social

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 5d

“You can’t blame austerity on one hand, but then say it’s the immigrants. The immigrants haven’t caused austerity.”

Zack Polanski takes on Reform’s Zia Yusuf over spreading of misinformation on #BBCQT

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 5d

“Why is it always hard choices for working-class communities — not for multimillionaires and billionaires?”

Zack Polanski calls for a tax on the super-rich on #BBCQT

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 6d

Latest poll puts Greens just two points behind Labour. When I said we weren't here to be disappointed in Labour but to replace them, I meant it.

Join us and let's make hope normal again.

join.greenparty.org.uk

Poll from find out now showing greens on 15 and labour and Tories on 17. Reform on 32.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 8d

Let's make hope normal again.

youtu.be/qxt4HCjd7VA?...

Let's Make Hope Normal Again - Green Party Political Broadcast

YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales

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Graham Perkins @perki.bsky.social · 8d

Truly moving that we finally have a party who get it. That’s why I’m a member of the @greenparty.org.uk and I am 100% behind @zackpolanski.bsky.social with this powerful but simple message.

Let's Make Hope Normal Again - Green Party Political Broadcast

YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales

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Graham Perkins @perki.bsky.social · 8d

From tiny acorns….

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 8d

I said that @greenparty.org.uk membership is rising by 1000 new people a day.

I was wrong.

Yesterday we welcomed 2000 new people.

We now have 88,000 members! 🎉

Join.greenparty.org.uk

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Graham Perkins @perki.bsky.social · 8d

A simple hello, cup of tea and ask about a life’s history. Thats all i’d want.