Malcolm Barnes
@75mal.bsky.social
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The Guardian editorial today reflects the reality for millions.
Bills soaring.
Wages stagnant.
People pushed to the brink.
We don’t have to accept this.
It’s time to do things differently.
join.greenparty.org.uk
Bills soaring.
Wages stagnant.
People pushed to the brink.
We don’t have to accept this.
It’s time to do things differently.
join.greenparty.org.uk
February 14, 2026 at 4:25 PM
The Guardian editorial today reflects the reality for millions.
Bills soaring.
Wages stagnant.
People pushed to the brink.
We don’t have to accept this.
It’s time to do things differently.
join.greenparty.org.uk
Bills soaring.
Wages stagnant.
People pushed to the brink.
We don’t have to accept this.
It’s time to do things differently.
join.greenparty.org.uk
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Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.
Stop Palantir taking over our public services!
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.
you.38degrees.org.uk
February 14, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.
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Labour are done.
And Reform offer no solutions - their extreme division will just make things worse.
The Green Party want to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Hannah Spencer, our local plumber, for the win! 💚
www.the-independent.com/news/uk/home...
And Reform offer no solutions - their extreme division will just make things worse.
The Green Party want to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Hannah Spencer, our local plumber, for the win! 💚
www.the-independent.com/news/uk/home...
Zack Polanski says Labour Party is ‘over’ after taking ‘votes for granted’
The comments come ahead of the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election with the Greens and Reform UK looking to take the seat from Labour
www.the-independent.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Labour are done.
And Reform offer no solutions - their extreme division will just make things worse.
The Green Party want to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Hannah Spencer, our local plumber, for the win! 💚
www.the-independent.com/news/uk/home...
And Reform offer no solutions - their extreme division will just make things worse.
The Green Party want to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Hannah Spencer, our local plumber, for the win! 💚
www.the-independent.com/news/uk/home...
I notice a faint rumble of a lab to green swing.
🗳️ POLL | Reform lead by 11pts
➡️ Ref: 30% (+2)
🔵 Con: 19% (-1)
🔴 Lab: 17% (-2)
🟢 Grn: 15% (+2)
🟠 Lib: 14% (-1)
-- Seats --
➡️ Ref: 361
🟠 Lib: 84
🟢 Grn: 54
🔵 Con: 47
🟡 SNP: 44
🔴 Lab: 33
Poll: @TechneUK, 13 Feb (+/- vs 16 Jan)
➡️ Ref: 30% (+2)
🔵 Con: 19% (-1)
🔴 Lab: 17% (-2)
🟢 Grn: 15% (+2)
🟠 Lib: 14% (-1)
-- Seats --
➡️ Ref: 361
🟠 Lib: 84
🟢 Grn: 54
🔵 Con: 47
🟡 SNP: 44
🔴 Lab: 33
Poll: @TechneUK, 13 Feb (+/- vs 16 Jan)
February 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
I notice a faint rumble of a lab to green swing.
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Green candidate in the Gorton and Denton byelection, Hannah Spencer, to Matt Goodwin:
“You spent so long Matt, I think, researching far-right extremism that you did get a little bit confused and thought what you were reading was an instruction manual,”
Priceless!
“You spent so long Matt, I think, researching far-right extremism that you did get a little bit confused and thought what you were reading was an instruction manual,”
Priceless!
February 13, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Green candidate in the Gorton and Denton byelection, Hannah Spencer, to Matt Goodwin:
“You spent so long Matt, I think, researching far-right extremism that you did get a little bit confused and thought what you were reading was an instruction manual,”
Priceless!
“You spent so long Matt, I think, researching far-right extremism that you did get a little bit confused and thought what you were reading was an instruction manual,”
Priceless!
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Palantir, a US spy-tech firm, has been given access to millions of NHS patient records.
Its founder has said the NHS should be 'ripped up'.
Join me in calling on the government to end the dangerous Palantir contract.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Its founder has said the NHS should be 'ripped up'.
Join me in calling on the government to end the dangerous Palantir contract.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stop Palantir taking over our public services!
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.
you.38degrees.org.uk
February 13, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Palantir, a US spy-tech firm, has been given access to millions of NHS patient records.
Its founder has said the NHS should be 'ripped up'.
Join me in calling on the government to end the dangerous Palantir contract.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Its founder has said the NHS should be 'ripped up'.
Join me in calling on the government to end the dangerous Palantir contract.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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Hannah Spencer, The Green Party candidate for Gorton and Denton,
"We need people in parliament where the decisions are being made, that have got the background and the relevant lived experience, to be able to feed into decisions that are being made"
"We need people in parliament where the decisions are being made, that have got the background and the relevant lived experience, to be able to feed into decisions that are being made"
February 12, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Hannah Spencer, The Green Party candidate for Gorton and Denton,
"We need people in parliament where the decisions are being made, that have got the background and the relevant lived experience, to be able to feed into decisions that are being made"
"We need people in parliament where the decisions are being made, that have got the background and the relevant lived experience, to be able to feed into decisions that are being made"
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Labour’s vote is collapsing everywhere.
In Peterborough last night, as in Gorton and Denton, voting Green is the only way to stop Reform.
In Peterborough last night, as in Gorton and Denton, voting Green is the only way to stop Reform.
Fletton & Woodston (Peterborough) Council By-Election Result:
➡️ RFM: 29.4% (New)
🌍 GRN: 27.6% (+16.2)
🌳 CON: 21.8% (-11.8)
🌹 LAB: 16.8% (-31.2)
🔶 LDM: 4.4% (-0.7)
No TUSC (-1.9) as previous.
Reform GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
➡️ RFM: 29.4% (New)
🌍 GRN: 27.6% (+16.2)
🌳 CON: 21.8% (-11.8)
🌹 LAB: 16.8% (-31.2)
🔶 LDM: 4.4% (-0.7)
No TUSC (-1.9) as previous.
Reform GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
February 13, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Labour’s vote is collapsing everywhere.
In Peterborough last night, as in Gorton and Denton, voting Green is the only way to stop Reform.
In Peterborough last night, as in Gorton and Denton, voting Green is the only way to stop Reform.
Well, the bookmakers seems increasingly convinced the @greenparty.org.uk and @greenpartyhan.bsky.social are performing most strongly against Reform in Gorton and Denton. @zackpolanski.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Well, the bookmakers seems increasingly convinced the @greenparty.org.uk and @greenpartyhan.bsky.social are performing most strongly against Reform in Gorton and Denton. @zackpolanski.bsky.social
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So it’s Greens versus Reform
Hope versus Hate
A brilliant local candidate who loves her community
Versus a full time grifter bussed in from London
It’s not hard
#VoteGreen
Hope versus Hate
A brilliant local candidate who loves her community
Versus a full time grifter bussed in from London
It’s not hard
#VoteGreen
Meet Hannah Spencer - Green MP candidate for Gorton and Denton, and the only vote to stop Reform.
February 11, 2026 at 7:17 PM
So it’s Greens versus Reform
Hope versus Hate
A brilliant local candidate who loves her community
Versus a full time grifter bussed in from London
It’s not hard
#VoteGreen
Hope versus Hate
A brilliant local candidate who loves her community
Versus a full time grifter bussed in from London
It’s not hard
#VoteGreen
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February 11, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 29% (-2)
CON: 19% (+1)
GRN: 18% (=)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 11% (=)
SNP: 3% (+1)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 11 Feb.
Changes w/ 4 Feb.
RFM: 29% (-2)
CON: 19% (+1)
GRN: 18% (=)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 11% (=)
SNP: 3% (+1)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 11 Feb.
Changes w/ 4 Feb.
February 12, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 29% (-2)
CON: 19% (+1)
GRN: 18% (=)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 11% (=)
SNP: 3% (+1)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 11 Feb.
Changes w/ 4 Feb.
RFM: 29% (-2)
CON: 19% (+1)
GRN: 18% (=)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 11% (=)
SNP: 3% (+1)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 11 Feb.
Changes w/ 4 Feb.
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It's Reform Vs the Green Party.
And Hannah Spencer is local, hard working and going to be an amazing MP.
I spoke with Novara Media. 👇🏼
youtu.be/rtPojDOwptQ?...
And Hannah Spencer is local, hard working and going to be an amazing MP.
I spoke with Novara Media. 👇🏼
youtu.be/rtPojDOwptQ?...
youtu.be
February 12, 2026 at 11:03 AM
It's Reform Vs the Green Party.
And Hannah Spencer is local, hard working and going to be an amazing MP.
I spoke with Novara Media. 👇🏼
youtu.be/rtPojDOwptQ?...
And Hannah Spencer is local, hard working and going to be an amazing MP.
I spoke with Novara Media. 👇🏼
youtu.be/rtPojDOwptQ?...
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"They're serving the interests of multi-millionaires and billionaires."
@zackpolanski.bsky.social on @itvpeston.bsky.social
@zackpolanski.bsky.social on @itvpeston.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 10:45 PM
"They're serving the interests of multi-millionaires and billionaires."
@zackpolanski.bsky.social on @itvpeston.bsky.social
@zackpolanski.bsky.social on @itvpeston.bsky.social
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Coming up on @itvpeston - the Green Party have plans to lower your bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Starting with Hannah Spencer beating Reform in Gorton & Denton!
Starting with Hannah Spencer beating Reform in Gorton & Denton!
February 11, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Coming up on @itvpeston - the Green Party have plans to lower your bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Starting with Hannah Spencer beating Reform in Gorton & Denton!
Starting with Hannah Spencer beating Reform in Gorton & Denton!
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Our @boldpolitics.bsky.social podcast is getting over a million plays a month!
Really moved by peoples reactions to this episode - check out the comments!
Hannah Spencer is the real deal - and she's going to make an amazing MP for Gorton & Denton.
youtu.be/uCy0VdHTVvs?...
Really moved by peoples reactions to this episode - check out the comments!
Hannah Spencer is the real deal - and she's going to make an amazing MP for Gorton & Denton.
youtu.be/uCy0VdHTVvs?...
The Battle Of The Soul Of The Nation | Hannah Spencer | Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
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February 11, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Our @boldpolitics.bsky.social podcast is getting over a million plays a month!
Really moved by peoples reactions to this episode - check out the comments!
Hannah Spencer is the real deal - and she's going to make an amazing MP for Gorton & Denton.
youtu.be/uCy0VdHTVvs?...
Really moved by peoples reactions to this episode - check out the comments!
Hannah Spencer is the real deal - and she's going to make an amazing MP for Gorton & Denton.
youtu.be/uCy0VdHTVvs?...
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Reform politicians are happy to throw insults from a distance.
But when it comes to debating their ideas? No show.
Richard Tice pulled out.
Farage won’t face me.
Now their candidate in Gorton & Denton has ducked our candidate Hannah Spencer.
Vote Green.
But when it comes to debating their ideas? No show.
Richard Tice pulled out.
Farage won’t face me.
Now their candidate in Gorton & Denton has ducked our candidate Hannah Spencer.
Vote Green.
February 11, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Reform politicians are happy to throw insults from a distance.
But when it comes to debating their ideas? No show.
Richard Tice pulled out.
Farage won’t face me.
Now their candidate in Gorton & Denton has ducked our candidate Hannah Spencer.
Vote Green.
But when it comes to debating their ideas? No show.
Richard Tice pulled out.
Farage won’t face me.
Now their candidate in Gorton & Denton has ducked our candidate Hannah Spencer.
Vote Green.
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20,000 doors knocked in Gorton and Denton this weekend alone.
Only the Greens can stop Reform here.
Only the Greens can stop Reform here.
February 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
20,000 doors knocked in Gorton and Denton this weekend alone.
Only the Greens can stop Reform here.
Only the Greens can stop Reform here.
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Meet Hannah Spencer - Green MP candidate for Gorton and Denton, and the only vote to stop Reform.
February 10, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Meet Hannah Spencer - Green MP candidate for Gorton and Denton, and the only vote to stop Reform.
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Tomorrow's episode of Bold Politics is so so rare in British politics: real people who are unafraid to just be themselves for an hour because they know they don't have to protect any vested interests.
It's time for a clearout of robots in Westminster.
It's time for a clearout of robots in Westminster.
February 10, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Tomorrow's episode of Bold Politics is so so rare in British politics: real people who are unafraid to just be themselves for an hour because they know they don't have to protect any vested interests.
It's time for a clearout of robots in Westminster.
It's time for a clearout of robots in Westminster.
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Labour—like the Conservatives before them—are in a crisis of their own making.
It's time for a different kind of politics.
Join the Green Party ⤵️
It's time for a different kind of politics.
Join the Green Party ⤵️
February 10, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Labour—like the Conservatives before them—are in a crisis of their own making.
It's time for a different kind of politics.
Join the Green Party ⤵️
It's time for a different kind of politics.
Join the Green Party ⤵️
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The brilliant @greenpartyhan.bsky.social Green Party Candidate for Gorton and Denton on @owenjones.bsky.social
youtu.be/YmXcbvzdUlk?...
youtu.be/YmXcbvzdUlk?...
EXCLUSIVE: Farage’s Worst NIGHTMARE? - Green By-Election Candidate Speaks Out
YouTube video by Owen Jones
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The brilliant @greenpartyhan.bsky.social Green Party Candidate for Gorton and Denton on @owenjones.bsky.social
youtu.be/YmXcbvzdUlk?...
youtu.be/YmXcbvzdUlk?...
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Tim Allan may be getting less attention than Morgan McSweeney, but his links raised serious questions - and they’re part of the wider pattern of questionable appointments.
This isn’t really about individuals.
It’s about the state of the Labour Party.
news.sky.com/story/invest...
This isn’t really about individuals.
It’s about the state of the Labour Party.
news.sky.com/story/invest...
Investigation demanded into Keir Starmer's comms chief's lobbying links
Tim Allan's minority ownership of a lobbying firm has led to accusations of a perception of a conflict of interest.
news.sky.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Tim Allan may be getting less attention than Morgan McSweeney, but his links raised serious questions - and they’re part of the wider pattern of questionable appointments.
This isn’t really about individuals.
It’s about the state of the Labour Party.
news.sky.com/story/invest...
This isn’t really about individuals.
It’s about the state of the Labour Party.
news.sky.com/story/invest...
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The Green Party are favourites to win in Gorton and Denton.
Hannah Spencer - a local plumber - who cares about her community.
We have a plan to lower bills, defend our NHS and rebuild our public services.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=F1f-...
Hannah Spencer - a local plumber - who cares about her community.
We have a plan to lower bills, defend our NHS and rebuild our public services.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=F1f-...
Starmer KNEW about Mandelson! | Hannah Spencer and Zack Polanski rally voters in Gorton & Denton
YouTube video by Manchester Evening News
m.youtube.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:06 PM
The Green Party are favourites to win in Gorton and Denton.
Hannah Spencer - a local plumber - who cares about her community.
We have a plan to lower bills, defend our NHS and rebuild our public services.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=F1f-...
Hannah Spencer - a local plumber - who cares about her community.
We have a plan to lower bills, defend our NHS and rebuild our public services.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=F1f-...
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Lower bills.
Defend the NHS.
Rebuild our public services.
Only the Green Party can stop Reform.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Defend the NHS.
Rebuild our public services.
Only the Green Party can stop Reform.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Polanski says Gorton and Denton by-election a choice between ‘hate and hope’
Leader Zack Polanski believes the Gorton and Denton by-election will be a race between the Greens and Reform
www.independent.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Lower bills.
Defend the NHS.
Rebuild our public services.
Only the Green Party can stop Reform.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Defend the NHS.
Rebuild our public services.
Only the Green Party can stop Reform.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...