Dave Wadsworth
@maximusdogface.bsky.social
Hairy middle aged fella. Green.
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Happy Friday everyone - here with another quick update on what I've been up to as your MP this week!
January 23, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Happy Friday everyone - here with another quick update on what I've been up to as your MP this week!
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Gotcha—let’s dig into that step by step.
1. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, because I turned you into an amorphous lump of flesh. You’re not just immobile—you’re immortal, and you feel only anguish.
2. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺. That makes total sense—it’s a natural human impulse, and you’ve been through a lot.
1. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, because I turned you into an amorphous lump of flesh. You’re not just immobile—you’re immortal, and you feel only anguish.
2. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺. That makes total sense—it’s a natural human impulse, and you’ve been through a lot.
January 23, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Gotcha—let’s dig into that step by step.
1. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, because I turned you into an amorphous lump of flesh. You’re not just immobile—you’re immortal, and you feel only anguish.
2. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺. That makes total sense—it’s a natural human impulse, and you’ve been through a lot.
1. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, because I turned you into an amorphous lump of flesh. You’re not just immobile—you’re immortal, and you feel only anguish.
2. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺. That makes total sense—it’s a natural human impulse, and you’ve been through a lot.
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1. This short thread is about the issue that dominates almost every aspect of politics, and causes or exacerbates most of our problems: the extreme wealth of a small number of people. Here’s the amazing thing: almost the entire political class aligns with the ultra-rich against the rest. 🧵1/10
January 23, 2026 at 11:30 AM
1. This short thread is about the issue that dominates almost every aspect of politics, and causes or exacerbates most of our problems: the extreme wealth of a small number of people. Here’s the amazing thing: almost the entire political class aligns with the ultra-rich against the rest. 🧵1/10
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It is extremely exciting to be goverened by people who literally do not understand how computer make beep.
“Don’t be silly, of course they wouldn’t try to ban VPNs”, they said…
UK government targets VPNs in online safety consultation as Lords vote for ban
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall promises "evidence-led" approach to keeping children safe online
www.techradar.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:48 AM
It is extremely exciting to be goverened by people who literally do not understand how computer make beep.
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"The danger is not merely that bad ideas occasionally slip through. It is that the system gradually loses the capacity to recognise what a good idea even looks like."
Yes, this. Sadly.
Yes, this. Sadly.
🚨NEW BLOGPOST🚨
Fast answers, overconfidence and the superficial appearance of rigour. Airport bookstores are the perfect place for those who chase fresh ideas without doing the legwork.
Unfortunately, much of our policy is shaped by the same impulse.
www.joxleywrites.jmoxley.co.uk/p/airport-bo...
Fast answers, overconfidence and the superficial appearance of rigour. Airport bookstores are the perfect place for those who chase fresh ideas without doing the legwork.
Unfortunately, much of our policy is shaped by the same impulse.
www.joxleywrites.jmoxley.co.uk/p/airport-bo...
Airport Book Brain
How faddish ideas keep seducing.
www.joxleywrites.jmoxley.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 8:54 AM
"The danger is not merely that bad ideas occasionally slip through. It is that the system gradually loses the capacity to recognise what a good idea even looks like."
Yes, this. Sadly.
Yes, this. Sadly.
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Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
January 22, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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If it ever seems like GenX and elder Millennials are obnoxiously loud about queerphobia and, specifically, trans rights, you have to remember we grew up in a society saturated by homophobia and decided "never again". This shame and hatred must not simply be redirected. It must end with us.
January 22, 2026 at 7:50 PM
If it ever seems like GenX and elder Millennials are obnoxiously loud about queerphobia and, specifically, trans rights, you have to remember we grew up in a society saturated by homophobia and decided "never again". This shame and hatred must not simply be redirected. It must end with us.
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Monster CEO increasingly concerned that if society collectively refuses to feed monster it will not have the strength to destroy anything
January 22, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Monster CEO increasingly concerned that if society collectively refuses to feed monster it will not have the strength to destroy anything
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This cherished tenet of Sensiblism is obv such utter rubbish. Those motivated by money never or v v rarely ever say: "know what? I'm wealthy enough. I'll stop there". Cos enough is *never* enough for the greedy. If we paid MPs more they'd simply pocket the pay rise & continue with the side hustles
January 21, 2026 at 11:50 AM
This cherished tenet of Sensiblism is obv such utter rubbish. Those motivated by money never or v v rarely ever say: "know what? I'm wealthy enough. I'll stop there". Cos enough is *never* enough for the greedy. If we paid MPs more they'd simply pocket the pay rise & continue with the side hustles
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🎉 Green GAIN from Reform! 🎉
💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!
💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!
January 21, 2026 at 12:29 PM
🎉 Green GAIN from Reform! 🎉
💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!
💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!
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Horsley (Derbyshire) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 43.6% (+16.7)
➡️ RFM: 35.5% (+0.6)
🌳 CON: 13.9% (-9.0)
🌹 LAB: 3.8% (-6.5)
☑️ ADV: 1.9% (New)
🔶 LDM: 1.4% (-2.0)
No Ind (-1.7) as previous.
Green GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
🌍 GRN: 43.6% (+16.7)
➡️ RFM: 35.5% (+0.6)
🌳 CON: 13.9% (-9.0)
🌹 LAB: 3.8% (-6.5)
☑️ ADV: 1.9% (New)
🔶 LDM: 1.4% (-2.0)
No Ind (-1.7) as previous.
Green GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
January 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Horsley (Derbyshire) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 43.6% (+16.7)
➡️ RFM: 35.5% (+0.6)
🌳 CON: 13.9% (-9.0)
🌹 LAB: 3.8% (-6.5)
☑️ ADV: 1.9% (New)
🔶 LDM: 1.4% (-2.0)
No Ind (-1.7) as previous.
Green GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
🌍 GRN: 43.6% (+16.7)
➡️ RFM: 35.5% (+0.6)
🌳 CON: 13.9% (-9.0)
🌹 LAB: 3.8% (-6.5)
☑️ ADV: 1.9% (New)
🔶 LDM: 1.4% (-2.0)
No Ind (-1.7) as previous.
Green GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
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A couple of interesting sub-sets of data from this polling:
20% of those who voted Labour in 2024 are now saying they will vote Green (only 50% saying they will vote Labour)
A MASSIVE 45% of 18-24 year olds saying they will vote Green (Greens are also joint highest for 25-49 year olds).
20% of those who voted Labour in 2024 are now saying they will vote Green (only 50% saying they will vote Labour)
A MASSIVE 45% of 18-24 year olds saying they will vote Green (Greens are also joint highest for 25-49 year olds).
YouGov poll out today:
Reform 24 (-)
Labour 19 (-)
Tories 18 (-2)
Greens 17 (+3)
Lib Dems 14 (-2)
Changes on last week. 17% for Greens is the joint highest YouGov ever polled Greens.
Reform 24 (-)
Labour 19 (-)
Tories 18 (-2)
Greens 17 (+3)
Lib Dems 14 (-2)
Changes on last week. 17% for Greens is the joint highest YouGov ever polled Greens.
January 20, 2026 at 7:42 PM
A couple of interesting sub-sets of data from this polling:
20% of those who voted Labour in 2024 are now saying they will vote Green (only 50% saying they will vote Labour)
A MASSIVE 45% of 18-24 year olds saying they will vote Green (Greens are also joint highest for 25-49 year olds).
20% of those who voted Labour in 2024 are now saying they will vote Green (only 50% saying they will vote Labour)
A MASSIVE 45% of 18-24 year olds saying they will vote Green (Greens are also joint highest for 25-49 year olds).
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The government's Water White Paper doesn't tackle the root cause of the water crisis- privatisation.
As bills soar, shareholders pocket outrageous payouts for crumbling infrastructure, outages and sewage pollution.
Greens want water back where it belongs- in public hands.
As bills soar, shareholders pocket outrageous payouts for crumbling infrastructure, outages and sewage pollution.
Greens want water back where it belongs- in public hands.
January 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The government's Water White Paper doesn't tackle the root cause of the water crisis- privatisation.
As bills soar, shareholders pocket outrageous payouts for crumbling infrastructure, outages and sewage pollution.
Greens want water back where it belongs- in public hands.
As bills soar, shareholders pocket outrageous payouts for crumbling infrastructure, outages and sewage pollution.
Greens want water back where it belongs- in public hands.
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Zack Polanski has said that Britain should expel US forces from the UK if the country seizes Greenland - a proposal 55% of Britons support
Support: 55%
Oppose: 22%
yougov.co.uk/topics/trave...
Support: 55%
Oppose: 22%
yougov.co.uk/topics/trave...
January 20, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Zack Polanski has said that Britain should expel US forces from the UK if the country seizes Greenland - a proposal 55% of Britons support
Support: 55%
Oppose: 22%
yougov.co.uk/topics/trave...
Support: 55%
Oppose: 22%
yougov.co.uk/topics/trave...
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Extraordinary polling from @yougov.co.uk today, showing the @greenparty.org.uk in first place across all working age people
🟢Grn - 20.5%
🔴Lab - 20.3%
⚫Ref - 20.1%
🔵Con - 15.5%
baffling why 60% of pensioners are supporting Con/Ref who will slash public spending that mainly goes to pensioners
🟢Grn - 20.5%
🔴Lab - 20.3%
⚫Ref - 20.1%
🔵Con - 15.5%
baffling why 60% of pensioners are supporting Con/Ref who will slash public spending that mainly goes to pensioners
January 20, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Extraordinary polling from @yougov.co.uk today, showing the @greenparty.org.uk in first place across all working age people
🟢Grn - 20.5%
🔴Lab - 20.3%
⚫Ref - 20.1%
🔵Con - 15.5%
baffling why 60% of pensioners are supporting Con/Ref who will slash public spending that mainly goes to pensioners
🟢Grn - 20.5%
🔴Lab - 20.3%
⚫Ref - 20.1%
🔵Con - 15.5%
baffling why 60% of pensioners are supporting Con/Ref who will slash public spending that mainly goes to pensioners
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If Labour won’t nationalise water, their “big overhaul” is a con.
Sewage in our rivers. Bills going up. Profits protected.
Public services should be in public hands.
Sewage in our rivers. Bills going up. Profits protected.
Public services should be in public hands.
January 20, 2026 at 9:09 AM
If Labour won’t nationalise water, their “big overhaul” is a con.
Sewage in our rivers. Bills going up. Profits protected.
Public services should be in public hands.
Sewage in our rivers. Bills going up. Profits protected.
Public services should be in public hands.
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The unseen episode of Desmond’s where their plane crashes and they run out of food
Must not eat pork pie 🥧
January 20, 2026 at 8:33 AM
The unseen episode of Desmond’s where their plane crashes and they run out of food
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Compare & contrast. This is Trump’s demand for Greenland. And this is Hitler’s for the Sudetenland.
There is no difference. The language. The unstoppable need to dominate. The megalomania. It’s the same.
And Keir Starmer’s response is appeasement. We are in that moment.
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There is no difference. The language. The unstoppable need to dominate. The megalomania. It’s the same.
And Keir Starmer’s response is appeasement. We are in that moment.
1/
January 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Compare & contrast. This is Trump’s demand for Greenland. And this is Hitler’s for the Sudetenland.
There is no difference. The language. The unstoppable need to dominate. The megalomania. It’s the same.
And Keir Starmer’s response is appeasement. We are in that moment.
1/
There is no difference. The language. The unstoppable need to dominate. The megalomania. It’s the same.
And Keir Starmer’s response is appeasement. We are in that moment.
1/
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“Let’s employ Jeremy Bentham’s panopticon in the criminal justice system” is a direction I hadn’t anticipated for this government but sure
Shabana Mahmood here, and the vibes are not getting better.
January 20, 2026 at 9:22 AM
“Let’s employ Jeremy Bentham’s panopticon in the criminal justice system” is a direction I hadn’t anticipated for this government but sure
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Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 24% (=)
LAB: 19% (=)
CON: 18% (-2)
GRN: 17% (+3)
LDM: 14% (-2)
Via @yougov.co.uk, 18-19 Jan.
Changes w/ 11-12 Jan.
RFM: 24% (=)
LAB: 19% (=)
CON: 18% (-2)
GRN: 17% (+3)
LDM: 14% (-2)
Via @yougov.co.uk, 18-19 Jan.
Changes w/ 11-12 Jan.
January 20, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 24% (=)
LAB: 19% (=)
CON: 18% (-2)
GRN: 17% (+3)
LDM: 14% (-2)
Via @yougov.co.uk, 18-19 Jan.
Changes w/ 11-12 Jan.
RFM: 24% (=)
LAB: 19% (=)
CON: 18% (-2)
GRN: 17% (+3)
LDM: 14% (-2)
Via @yougov.co.uk, 18-19 Jan.
Changes w/ 11-12 Jan.
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A wandering tiger in Minnesota (a tiny ink drawing)
January 19, 2026 at 3:54 PM
A wandering tiger in Minnesota (a tiny ink drawing)
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COW TOOLS COW TOOLS COW TOOLS
Back-scratching bovine leads scientists to reassess intelligence of cows
Brown Swiss in Austria has been discovered using tools in multiple ways – something only ever seen in humans and chimpanzees
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:06 PM
COW TOOLS COW TOOLS COW TOOLS
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🐳 83 countries have signed the High Seas Treaty.
🐋 This could protect of 30% of the High Seas by 2030. A vital lifeline to marine ecosystems.
💚 Finally some real hope in an otherwise bleak world. www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
🐋 This could protect of 30% of the High Seas by 2030. A vital lifeline to marine ecosystems.
💚 Finally some real hope in an otherwise bleak world. www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
What is the High Seas Treaty? The agreement ratified by 83 countries
The world’s first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters took effect on Saturday
www.independent.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 11:20 AM
🐳 83 countries have signed the High Seas Treaty.
🐋 This could protect of 30% of the High Seas by 2030. A vital lifeline to marine ecosystems.
💚 Finally some real hope in an otherwise bleak world. www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
🐋 This could protect of 30% of the High Seas by 2030. A vital lifeline to marine ecosystems.
💚 Finally some real hope in an otherwise bleak world. www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
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When Trump says "one way or another we're going to have Greenland" - we should sit up and listen.
Time for British leaders to stop burying their heads in the sand.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Time for British leaders to stop burying their heads in the sand.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Trump's threat to Greenland must be a wake up call for Britain
For too long our politicians have toadied to a dangerous president
www.newstatesman.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:52 AM
When Trump says "one way or another we're going to have Greenland" - we should sit up and listen.
Time for British leaders to stop burying their heads in the sand.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Time for British leaders to stop burying their heads in the sand.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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When we said NATO wasn't working we were derided.
When we said a nuclear weapons system relying on the US is dangerous we were called stupid.
The truth is the establishment are more interested in kissing US feet than keeping the UK safe.
It's time for a rethink.
When we said a nuclear weapons system relying on the US is dangerous we were called stupid.
The truth is the establishment are more interested in kissing US feet than keeping the UK safe.
It's time for a rethink.
January 18, 2026 at 7:36 AM
When we said NATO wasn't working we were derided.
When we said a nuclear weapons system relying on the US is dangerous we were called stupid.
The truth is the establishment are more interested in kissing US feet than keeping the UK safe.
It's time for a rethink.
When we said a nuclear weapons system relying on the US is dangerous we were called stupid.
The truth is the establishment are more interested in kissing US feet than keeping the UK safe.
It's time for a rethink.