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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

@zackpolanski.bsky.social in the Indie today. At least one politician turns out for us. app.independent.co.uk/2026/07/04/3...

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Politicians who are silent on LGBTQ+
rights have no place at
Pride
You don't get to show up for the glitter and the dancing only to fail to speak out, says Zack
Polanski
Zack Polanski
45 minutes ago - Saturday 04 July 2026 09:00

You have my promise that, as long as I'm in politics, I'II stand every day for the rights of my LGBTQ+ siblings - even when that means swimming against the tide.

All too often, the party side of Pride shrouds the protest - and that's really damaging. It's how we end up in the strange place of politicians not showing solidarity with or taking meaningful action for trans people, who are facing a devastatingly uncertain time right now.
Yet those same politicians attend parties, show up at photo opportunities and claim to be allies.

Pride has come a long way since then, becoming a global movement to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities. But right now it feels particularly important to remember its roots. There's a lot to protest about right now. Rising homophobic hate crimes. Vicious attacks on trans people's rights to freedom and dignity. Homophobia creeping back into public life as right-wing politicians embolden bigots. We live in a moment where an LGBT+ venue can be the victim of a horrific arson attack - and yet, other than some brief headlines, there's very little outcry.

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Bemused Ⓥ @bemusing.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

This commentary team has mentioned Jesse Marsch countless times, I don't think they've mentioned Morocco's manager Mohamed Ouahbi once.

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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Actual two tier justice - not Farage's fantasy' "Where is the COBRA meeting, Keir Starmer? Or does that not apply when Muslims are attacked?" via Zarah Sultana

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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

The location of a Ukrainian DRONE attack in Russia. 2,000km from Ukraine. Apparently it could still reach oil refineries 3,000km away. Having an oil-based economy is a defence nightmare in the age of drone warfare. Moving to renewables is not just vital for the planet, it’s good for defence too.

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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Unsurprisingly mainstream media reported the false accusations about council tax but not the fact that @zackpolanski.bsky.social was cleared. So share the hell out of this and get campaigning in Manchester if you can.

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Zack Polanski Cleared Over Houseboat Council Tax Row

A report by the Greater London Authority (GLA) found Polanski's personal living arrangements were beyond its scope and “no further action needs to be taken”.

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

For the third by-election in a row Reform UK offered voters the politics of rage and for the third time in a row they have been roundly rejected as a result. How Andy Burnham's massive victory in Makerfield shows the wheels are now coming off of the Nigel Farage project

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Makerfield By-Election Result: How Voters Rejected Nigel Farage's Politics of 'Pure Cold Rage'

For the third time in a row Reform have sought to stoke division and violence on Britain's streets and been roundly rejected by voters as a result, reports Adam Bienkov

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Reform have now lost six by-elections in a row in England, Scotland and Wales. Their national poll rating is 26% – below Labour in 1983 – and Farage’s approval rating is -37. They’re very far from the voice of the people and need to stop being treated as such.

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

If the Suffragettes were active today, there is not a shadow of a doubt that Keir Starmer's government would have banned them as a terrorist group, and insisted there are plenty of other ways in which women can register their dissent. Why don't they write letters to their MPs?

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The Court of Appeal judgement on Palestine Action is frankly bonkers. It says PA is not "a direct action civil disobedience protest group like the suffragettes operating transparently in the open." Right: the arson, bombings, slashings etc were all planned in open meetings in Parliament Square 🙄🧵

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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

PSA

MY VOICE MY CHOICE
"Happy Pride Month!
Remember, there are no drag queens in the Epstein files.
Just straight white men."
- Nika Kovač

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Does the King know about this? Don't buy it. projectslingshot.com

Zack in front of Buckingham Palace with a projection that says "does the king know about this?"

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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The Tories' proposal to scrap the Public Sector Equality Duty is utterly backwards thinking. It is not "common sense" to repeal a duty to promote equality in our public institutions - it's performative cruelty for the sake of headlines.

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The latest installment of a story that just gets grimmer and grimmer. If you thought such appointments ended with the Tories, you'll be sorely disappointed. www.ft.com/content/747e...

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Top health official had close ties with Palantir partner at time of NHS contract

Scrutiny of Samantha Jones, permanent secretary at the Department of Health, comes amid pressure for ministers to use break clause in key contract

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 01/06/2026

🚨🏥 UNISON is calling on ministers to rule Palantir out of the running for the NHS’s new patient data system. Public trust matters and patients must have confidence their data is safe. Read more ⬇️ unsn.uk/4u62L3I

Rule Palantir out of the running for new NHS patient data system, says UNISON

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

I support this call. I've seen evidence firsthand. At one of my schools, two of the worst bullies devised elaborate games for torturing animals to death. They enjoyed hurting other animals as much as they enjoyed hurting humans. It's a flashing red danger sign.🧵 www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

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Mother of woman murdered by husband calls for UK animal abuse register

Annette Bramley says Holly’s Law would stop perpetrators acquiring pets and raise awareness of domestic abuse link

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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Around 180 residents marched in Oxford in support of trans rights today, following the government’s latest draft code of practice from the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Opponents have called the guidance ‘unworkable’ and say it amounts to an attack on trans and non binary people.

Gathering in Bonn Square for trans rights. you can see many pink and blue placards in attendance.

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Both of which happen to be the same positions as Reform UK's. Why would anyone who doesn't care about either the living planet or distributional fairness vote for Streeting, rather than Farage? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Wes Streeting calls for national insurance cut and North Sea drilling

Labour leadership hopeful says NI reduction for firms could ‘incentivise’ hiring, particularly of younger people

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Tim 🌱☕️🏉🏏☀️🌧 @timash.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Much if it is virgin forest wood from Canada, isn't it. Wood pulp from scrap wood sources is one of the biggest lies attached to that operation. But it's successive governments, not just the current one that have looked the other way.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 28/05/2026

🚨 Opposing the EHRC guidance – we need your voice MPs will decide on the guidance in the next 30 days — and we need to show them the reality We need you to tell us why it is unworkable and the real life impact it will have on you in your workplace 📩 Email us: out@unison.co.uk

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Rob Klose @robklose.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

As seen in Oxford! 🤣

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

This country has heard enough from Tony Blair.

This country has heard quite enough from Blair, says Polanski
Zack Polanski has hit out at Sir Tony Blair's criticisms of the current Labour Party, saying his intervention is "pretty grotesque" - and too long.

This morning, the former prime minister issued a stinging rebuke of Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party, warning that it has "no coherent plan" and is in the "wrong position" to win a second term in government.

Asked for his reaction by our political correspondent Rob Powell, the Green Party leader told Sky News: "I think it was 5,600 words too many. Tony Blair is a former prime minister who dragged this country into an illegal war in Iraq.

"I think it's pretty grotesque to see him selling the future of our children and grandchildren down the river through the kind of climate delay tactics, talking down clean energy and the security that we need.

"I just don't think this is a sensible intervention in a day where we're speaking in these extreme temperatures, to have someone who should hold a position of responsibility or a former position of responsibility to be speaking like this."

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Cat Hobbs @cathobbs.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

I'm actually furious that Andy Burnham is being promoted as anti establishment when he's already saying no to public OWNERSHIP of Thames Water 16 million so-called "customers" instantly let down Take it back Andy, commit to public ownership weownit.org.uk/act-now/sign...

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 23/05/2026

Sorry, but this is just not good enough People have had it with politicians telling us we can’t do what 90% of the countries in the world do - run water in public ownership This is an issue that tells the public who you’re prepared to fight for: US-private equity giants OR the British public.

A Financial Times article quote discusses public control versus nationalisation. The mood is informative.

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Absolute state of the Oxford Union for indulging and encouraging these disgusting people. How is this not a major story?

Spending the day with
@TRobinsonNewEra preparing for the
@OxfordUnion debate on whether the
west is right to be suspicious of Islam
in the next few weeks

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

You spend millions every year so well paid MP's and Lord's can get subsidised alcohol at work. There are 27 alcohol serving taxpayer subsidised bars and restaurants in the UK. ALL of them in Westminster. It's time to make it 0. Like/RT if you agree.

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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The bike cooperative Broken Spoke is looking for creative volunteers to brainstorm ideas to make their workshop space more inviting, including planning more building signage. If you have strong opinions about interiors and design and like bikes, register your interest on www.bsbcoop.org/volunteer

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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Israeli far-right minister Ben-Gvir degrading activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla is completely unacceptable. The UK govt must act to ensure the safety of the activists & delivery of vital aid to Gaza, and sanction all those responsible for the genocide.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 21/05/2026

Say hello to Chris Kennedy - Safeguarding Nurse, battle-tested Green Campaigner, Passionate Grassroots Visionary and your Green Party candidate for Makerfield 💚

A picture of the new Makerfield MP Candidate Chris Kennedy

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Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

It doesn't! More to the point, why does the Transport Secretary think she is qualified to diagnose what is or is not a disability? Labour once again aping Reform's talking points, only this time to discrimination against, and diminish the experiences of, neurodivergent individuals.

ADHD shouldn’t give automatic right to Blue Badge, says Transport Secretary
Heidi Alexander warns misuse of parking permit ‘undermines’ disabled people

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 20/05/2026

We are in stuck in an affordability crisis with people struggling to pay for food and heating. But MPs think it's funny to drink at a discount on the taxpayer and vote on crucial issues. It's wrong. #DontDrinkandVote

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 18/05/2026

The climate crisis is now a public health emergency, according to WHO-backed experts. The science is clear. The consequences are impossible to ignore. Action cannot wait any longer.

A dramatic climate emergency graphic showing the Earth engulfed in flames against a dark smoky background. Large bold text reads “PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY” in red and white, with smaller text underneath saying “The Climate Crisis”. Red warning triangles and emergency-style graphics appear around the image, creating the look of a global emergency alert.

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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

These are the kinds of groups getting behind Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom march today. They are showing their true colours. We cannot allow this to be normalised.

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**Stand Up To Racism** (@AntiRacismDay)

Fascist group White Vanguard have unfurled their antisemitic banner at #TommyRobinson's demonstration. And we're told this isn't a far right hate march?

The fascists are the real antisemites and islamophobes. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise

#UTK #UniteTheKingdom

[Image: A street scene showing a crowd of demonstrators on a residential London street lined with terraced buildings. Union Jack flags are visible among the crowd. At the centre, demonstrators are holding a large white banner with black and yellow hazard-striped borders, reading:

"END ZIONIST OCCUPATION OF BRITAIN! STOP WHITE REPLACEMENT"

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Jonathan Portes @jdportes.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

If this isn't "designed to stir up hatred" against Jews, what is? Why are the Met not arresting them?

antisemitic banner at the United the Kingdom rally

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Jane Green @profjanegreen.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

This is a serious problem. There is hardly any scrutiny on the fragility and conditionality of Reform’s support, but plenty elsewhere. I think their potential to go up is certainly there in our data. Also to go down. Too many people just taking the spin as fact.

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Paul Russell @pwrussell.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

This was one of the prime reasons for people coming to despair of Starmer’s Labour. If you can’t speak out plainly against obvious fascist thuggery like this, then you’re not fit to lead. Imagine being so dumb as to fall for their pathetic claim that they are just showing their patriotism.

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

One of the biggest mistakes by the government was to tolerate and pander to this group. Far right extremist thugs posing as patriots, who should have been clamped down on from day one www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

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Man hit by van in Birmingham after residents take down union flags put up by anti-migrant group

Police investigate incident on Thursday after witness claims seeing Raise the Colours logo on side of vehicle

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Bemused Ⓥ @bemusing.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Really good interview with Sara Husseini, director of the British Palestinian Committee on the growing climate of hostility around Palestinian identity and activism in the UK. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

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British Palestinians feel ‘gaslit’ and unable to speak out, says leading activist

Ahead of Nakba march, Sara Husseini says many feel they are being treated as suspects rather than victims of mass suffering

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

It's a good question.

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Gillian Martin @gillmartin.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Farage has many questions to answer, for a man who's been on bbc question time 44 times. Perhaps they could ask him one next time he's there. They certainly jumped quickly enough to tell us,about Polanski's £70 fine for council tax non payment. #corruptfarage #reformcorruption

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Keir Starmer's political failure comes down to one issue above all others: his unwillingness to put the public interest ahead of the demands of the oligarchs, corporations and foreign governments who lobby him. Whoever replaces him had better be prepared to stand up for us, or Labour's finished.

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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Boycott Eurovision

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Leviathan Wilde @leviathanwilde.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

If Starmer & Reeves want a real reset, this👇 is one of many quick wins they cld take @darrenpjones.bsky.social “Despite concerns super-rich are leaving due to tax burdens, 88% of those surveyed were proud to live in UK & would pay more to fund public services” www.theguardian.com/news/2026/ma...

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Three-quarters of UK millionaires would be happy to pay more tax, research finds

Despite concerns super-rich are leaving due to tax burdens, 88% of those surveyed were proud to live in UK and would pay more to fund public services

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 12/05/2026

Today we are celebrating International Nurses' Day 🎉 Nurses keep the system going, but recognition has to go beyond words. It needs to be backed by fair pay, safe staffing and real support.

photo of nurses at work. International Nurses' Day - celebrating nurses.

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 11/05/2026

Starmer just announced 'full national ownership' of British Steel. Labour are bringing emergency legislation, because 'public ownership is in the public interest' So this government CAN nationalise. And they can do it quickly. Why, then, are we not bringing our water into public ownership? 🧐

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