Ian McMillan
@ian46.bsky.social
Happily married grandfather. Retired teacher, social worker. Dog walker. Literature. Green Party member, democratic socialist, ex-Labour; #GTTO; @unitetheunion; #MMT; Canadian born, lived in UK from 1959.
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The Labour Government refused a 1% asset tax on the super rich, yet raised taxes on people already struggling.
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
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All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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November 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Labour Government refused a 1% asset tax on the super rich, yet raised taxes on people already struggling.
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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In this sad case, the guy has 0 cardiac symptoms and the coroner couldn’t even pronounce myocarditis.
But that didn’t stop Hoeg from spreading it far and wide on the internet!
pix11.com/video/timoth...
But that didn’t stop Hoeg from spreading it far and wide on the internet!
pix11.com/video/timoth...
November 29, 2025 at 7:26 AM
In this sad case, the guy has 0 cardiac symptoms and the coroner couldn’t even pronounce myocarditis.
But that didn’t stop Hoeg from spreading it far and wide on the internet!
pix11.com/video/timoth...
But that didn’t stop Hoeg from spreading it far and wide on the internet!
pix11.com/video/timoth...
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These people on hunger strike in UK prisons are DYING
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Deaglan O'Mulrooney (@deaglanomulrooney)
Not a word about this in mainstream news. We have to amplify it ourselves. I was very surprised to see how many of my readers had not heard the story.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:38 AM
These people on hunger strike in UK prisons are DYING
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This short video is so good.
I didn’t donate but I did join the Greens.
First time I’ve joined a political party. I’m in my 40’s and voted for one party my whole life.
I don’t believe I can vote for them again in good conscience. I didn’t leave them. They left me.
I’m attracted to Zak’s vision.
I didn’t donate but I did join the Greens.
First time I’ve joined a political party. I’m in my 40’s and voted for one party my whole life.
I don’t believe I can vote for them again in good conscience. I didn’t leave them. They left me.
I’m attracted to Zak’s vision.
Hope is here.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:27 AM
This short video is so good.
I didn’t donate but I did join the Greens.
First time I’ve joined a political party. I’m in my 40’s and voted for one party my whole life.
I don’t believe I can vote for them again in good conscience. I didn’t leave them. They left me.
I’m attracted to Zak’s vision.
I didn’t donate but I did join the Greens.
First time I’ve joined a political party. I’m in my 40’s and voted for one party my whole life.
I don’t believe I can vote for them again in good conscience. I didn’t leave them. They left me.
I’m attracted to Zak’s vision.
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Alongside many campaigners, the Green Party have absolutely dragged the Labour Government to finally end the child cap.
Labour politicians disgracefully defended it for far too long.
This shows why the Green Party membership rising and rising matters.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Labour politicians disgracefully defended it for far too long.
This shows why the Green Party membership rising and rising matters.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Alongside many campaigners, the Green Party have absolutely dragged the Labour Government to finally end the child cap.
Labour politicians disgracefully defended it for far too long.
This shows why the Green Party membership rising and rising matters.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Labour politicians disgracefully defended it for far too long.
This shows why the Green Party membership rising and rising matters.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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The very first thing the Prime Minister does is use the household budget metaphor.
A metaphor - this report into BBC coverage - said could be "easily misleading."
Why is the government trying to mislead the country?
A metaphor - this report into BBC coverage - said could be "easily misleading."
Why is the government trying to mislead the country?
November 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The very first thing the Prime Minister does is use the household budget metaphor.
A metaphor - this report into BBC coverage - said could be "easily misleading."
Why is the government trying to mislead the country?
A metaphor - this report into BBC coverage - said could be "easily misleading."
Why is the government trying to mislead the country?
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"I didn't do it. And if I did do it, it was years ago, so it doesn't matter".
Oh, but it does matter Nigel. It matters a great deal.
"They're only making these claims now, because I'm leading in the opinion polls".
The claims were reported 13 years ago, Nigel... 🤮
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Oh, but it does matter Nigel. It matters a great deal.
"They're only making these claims now, because I'm leading in the opinion polls".
The claims were reported 13 years ago, Nigel... 🤮
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Nigel Farage's racism denials are dishonest, says ex-classmate
Peter Ettedgui tells the BBC Nigel Farage targeted antisemitic abuse at him when they were teenagers.
www.bbc.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
"I didn't do it. And if I did do it, it was years ago, so it doesn't matter".
Oh, but it does matter Nigel. It matters a great deal.
"They're only making these claims now, because I'm leading in the opinion polls".
The claims were reported 13 years ago, Nigel... 🤮
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Oh, but it does matter Nigel. It matters a great deal.
"They're only making these claims now, because I'm leading in the opinion polls".
The claims were reported 13 years ago, Nigel... 🤮
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice.
The UK is following the US model. Wealth concentrated in fewer hands. 24m can't attain minimum standard of living, real average wage unchanged since 2008, public services eroded, profiteering is rife.
The UK is following the US model. Wealth concentrated in fewer hands. 24m can't attain minimum standard of living, real average wage unchanged since 2008, public services eroded, profiteering is rife.
China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice
Despite the US’s economic success, income inequality remains breathtaking. But this is no glitch – it’s the system
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:50 AM
China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice.
The UK is following the US model. Wealth concentrated in fewer hands. 24m can't attain minimum standard of living, real average wage unchanged since 2008, public services eroded, profiteering is rife.
The UK is following the US model. Wealth concentrated in fewer hands. 24m can't attain minimum standard of living, real average wage unchanged since 2008, public services eroded, profiteering is rife.
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It’s a pity that Starmer, Reeves and co haven’t followed Denmark’s other policies. They tax capital gains up to 42% vs Britain’s top rate of 28%. This funds free university and excellent public services, providing the world’s second highest standard of living.
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
Labour has just betrayed its 2024 manifesto completely
When push comes to shove Labour will sell out anyone to protect their jobs and the white colonialist infrastructure the UK is built on
www.thecanary.co
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
It’s a pity that Starmer, Reeves and co haven’t followed Denmark’s other policies. They tax capital gains up to 42% vs Britain’s top rate of 28%. This funds free university and excellent public services, providing the world’s second highest standard of living.
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
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A live audience, Novara Media and the brilliant Ash Sarkar.
We talk socialism, AI and how to lower bills and tax billionaires.
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We talk socialism, AI and how to lower bills and tax billionaires.
youtu.be/AnwCITVQgb4?...
Zack Polanski Is Coming for Starmer AND Farage | Ash Sarkar Meets Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Novara Media
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November 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A live audience, Novara Media and the brilliant Ash Sarkar.
We talk socialism, AI and how to lower bills and tax billionaires.
youtu.be/AnwCITVQgb4?...
We talk socialism, AI and how to lower bills and tax billionaires.
youtu.be/AnwCITVQgb4?...
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If you are a decent human being, you need to support the Green Party, where they understand that immigration is about people, not numbers.
#MakeHopeNormalAgain
#MakeHopeNormalAgain
There are proposals to cancel Indefinite Leave to Remain.
That would tear families apart — including my own.
My wife could have been separated from her children under. People like my friend Tariq, who’ve lived here since babies, could be taken from their communities.
These people are Britain.
That would tear families apart — including my own.
My wife could have been separated from her children under. People like my friend Tariq, who’ve lived here since babies, could be taken from their communities.
These people are Britain.
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
If you are a decent human being, you need to support the Green Party, where they understand that immigration is about people, not numbers.
#MakeHopeNormalAgain
#MakeHopeNormalAgain
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Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
October 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
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The deadliest Israeli airstrike during this "ceasefire". 30 people dead since yesterday.
This is also a very strong argument in our recent discussion here about effectiveness of our protests. I am so very sorry to be right. We can protest and protest till the kingdom come and it'll change nothing.
This is also a very strong argument in our recent discussion here about effectiveness of our protests. I am so very sorry to be right. We can protest and protest till the kingdom come and it'll change nothing.
Israel Kills Over 30 Palestinians in Gaza in One of Bloodiest Assaults of "Ceasefire"
Israeli warplanes bombed tent encampments and displacement shelters while troops moved deeper into Gaza City, expanding the "yellow line" and seizing more territory.
www.dropsitenews.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The deadliest Israeli airstrike during this "ceasefire". 30 people dead since yesterday.
This is also a very strong argument in our recent discussion here about effectiveness of our protests. I am so very sorry to be right. We can protest and protest till the kingdom come and it'll change nothing.
This is also a very strong argument in our recent discussion here about effectiveness of our protests. I am so very sorry to be right. We can protest and protest till the kingdom come and it'll change nothing.
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Loving the Leeds spirit
Some paint flags - we pick litter join The #Green Party - #MakeADifference www.google.com/url?q=https:...
November 21, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Loving the Leeds spirit
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
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If true this is huge. I hope she has security, good security.
November 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
If true this is huge. I hope she has security, good security.
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The Sûreté du #Québec is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mathéa Dubreuil, a 16-year-old girl from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. #MISSING 🚨
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
Girl, 16, missing from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
The Sûreté du Québec is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mathéa Dubreuil, a 16-year-old girl from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The Sûreté du #Québec is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mathéa Dubreuil, a 16-year-old girl from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. #MISSING 🚨
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
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BREAKING: Among 2024 Labour voters, 35% have a favourable opinion of Zack Polanski, 11% have an unfavourable opinion of him.
2024 Labour voters say Polanski is more net favourable than:
Keir Starmer
Ed Davey
Jeremy Corbyn
Rachel Reeves
Zarah Sultana
Nigel Farage
Kemi Badenoch
(YouGov, 16-17 Nov)
2024 Labour voters say Polanski is more net favourable than:
Keir Starmer
Ed Davey
Jeremy Corbyn
Rachel Reeves
Zarah Sultana
Nigel Farage
Kemi Badenoch
(YouGov, 16-17 Nov)
November 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM
BREAKING: Among 2024 Labour voters, 35% have a favourable opinion of Zack Polanski, 11% have an unfavourable opinion of him.
2024 Labour voters say Polanski is more net favourable than:
Keir Starmer
Ed Davey
Jeremy Corbyn
Rachel Reeves
Zarah Sultana
Nigel Farage
Kemi Badenoch
(YouGov, 16-17 Nov)
2024 Labour voters say Polanski is more net favourable than:
Keir Starmer
Ed Davey
Jeremy Corbyn
Rachel Reeves
Zarah Sultana
Nigel Farage
Kemi Badenoch
(YouGov, 16-17 Nov)
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Reform is now learning that running a big council is not as easy as it probably thought | Peter Morris
Reform cabinet backs £10mn cuts to start filling Durham’s growing black hole
Reform is now learning that running a big council is not as easy as it probably thought
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Reform is now learning that running a big council is not as easy as it probably thought | Peter Morris
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Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember the transgender lives lost to violence.
The Green Party stands shoulder to shoulder with transgender people in the face of increasing transphobic rhetoric in our society and politics.
The Green Party stands shoulder to shoulder with transgender people in the face of increasing transphobic rhetoric in our society and politics.
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember the transgender lives lost to violence.
The Green Party stands shoulder to shoulder with transgender people in the face of increasing transphobic rhetoric in our society and politics.
The Green Party stands shoulder to shoulder with transgender people in the face of increasing transphobic rhetoric in our society and politics.
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meme via David Taylor
November 20, 2025 at 8:35 AM
meme via David Taylor
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A world of tax avoiding billionaires
where people die from starvation
and lack of affordable healthcare
is obscene
Un-Christian
Un-Islamic
Un-Jewish
Un-Hindu
Un-Humanist
Un-Pagan
Against every decent religion & philosophy that's existed
So why do we put up with it?
#TaxTheRich
meme via David Taylor
where people die from starvation
and lack of affordable healthcare
is obscene
Un-Christian
Un-Islamic
Un-Jewish
Un-Hindu
Un-Humanist
Un-Pagan
Against every decent religion & philosophy that's existed
So why do we put up with it?
#TaxTheRich
meme via David Taylor
November 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
A world of tax avoiding billionaires
where people die from starvation
and lack of affordable healthcare
is obscene
Un-Christian
Un-Islamic
Un-Jewish
Un-Hindu
Un-Humanist
Un-Pagan
Against every decent religion & philosophy that's existed
So why do we put up with it?
#TaxTheRich
meme via David Taylor
where people die from starvation
and lack of affordable healthcare
is obscene
Un-Christian
Un-Islamic
Un-Jewish
Un-Hindu
Un-Humanist
Un-Pagan
Against every decent religion & philosophy that's existed
So why do we put up with it?
#TaxTheRich
meme via David Taylor
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It looks like Lindsey Halligan misled a grand jury, prosecutorial conduct equivalent to committing perjury, in order to manufacture an indictment against James Comey for…
wait for it…
perjury.
wait for it…
perjury.
November 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
It looks like Lindsey Halligan misled a grand jury, prosecutorial conduct equivalent to committing perjury, in order to manufacture an indictment against James Comey for…
wait for it…
perjury.
wait for it…
perjury.
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🚨 BREAKING: Kent County Council is hurtling towards financial oblivion under Reform.
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
November 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
🚨 BREAKING: Kent County Council is hurtling towards financial oblivion under Reform.
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
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The predictable knee jerk incompetence of this government. Instead of addressing the material problems in people lives they scapegoat immigration and make the material problems worse. 50k nurse could quit the UK!
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Up to 50,000 nurses could quit UK over immigration plans, survey suggests
Exclusive: union leaders say proposed changes are immoral and could threaten patient safety if there is staff exodus
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:09 AM
The predictable knee jerk incompetence of this government. Instead of addressing the material problems in people lives they scapegoat immigration and make the material problems worse. 50k nurse could quit the UK!
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...