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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 10h
Yet again the BBC thinks that it is fair and balanced coverage to ignore us on the weekend of our conference. www.thenational.scot/news/2660527...
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Fury as BBC's Laura Kuenssberg snubs Greens on party conference weekend
The BBC's flagship Sunday politics programme failed to include a Green Party representative – despite the party's conference taking place this weekend
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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 10h
Yet again the BBC thinks that it is fair and balanced coverage to ignore us on the weekend of our conference. www.thenational.scot/news/2660527...
thenational.scot
Fury as BBC's Laura Kuenssberg snubs Greens on party conference weekend
The BBC's flagship Sunday politics programme failed to include a Green Party representative – despite the party's conference taking place this weekend
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 13h
Labour just don't get it. They don't get how scared people are with extreme weather becoming our new normal. We need voices in parliament that will force them to take wildfires seriously, not quietly shirk responsibility.
Revealed: government quietly dropped plan to orepare England for wildfires
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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
And entirely on schedule, the oil-wealth billionaires petulantly threaten to withdraw their money over the application of the rules they consciously broke. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/10...
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UAE threatens Burnham over Man City: We’ll pull billions out of UK
Prime Minister under pressure as Gulf state warns it will withdraw investment in retaliation for Premier League row
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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Half of @brumgreens.bsky.social are down in Holborn and St Pancras right now, campaigning to replace Labour once again.
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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it | George Monbiot
A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Holborn and St Pancras is looking incredibly close. Thank you to everyone joining us today on the doorsteps - we know it's only by having conversations with voters that we can win this. With just five days to go - we need you!
Action day photo with Zack and Ross and a big crowd
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This Thursday is the first step on this journey. Every Green vote moves Labour.
John Curtice suggests greens could be pivotal to next UK government
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Amazing day! Thanks everyone who came out to volunteer. In Parliament I'll be pushing for Rent controls, water nationalisation, tackling the climate crisis and standing up for the people of Holborn & St Pancras. And the final picture wasn't on my bingo card but sure!
Zack and Ross with lots of members and volunteersLorna, Zack and Richie with a vote green signZack with a resident on the streetZack with lots of people in lederhosen outsixe the rose and crown
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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it | George Monbiot
A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
💚 a guaranteed job for every 18-24 year old 💚 a plan to bring failing water companies into public ownership by Christmas 💚 standing up for an inclusive and welcoming Britain So proud of our Deputy Leaders @rachelmillward.bsky.social @mothinali.bsky.social
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radgrapes.bsky.social @radgrapes.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Premier League is gonna have to clean house if they want to retain any integrity of the game…
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Bradford District Green Party @bradfordgreens.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
✅️ Tax the super-rich. ✅️ Public services in public hands. ✅️ End Rip-off Britain. ✅️ Vote Green. #GPConference
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
We've won big this year - and our wins have forced the Labour government to change course. But we need far more and urgently. From climate action to an emergency brake on rents - we'll keep the pressure on to bring about the change this country needs. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Greens can move Labour in the right direction, says Zack Polanski
The Green leader tells his autumn conference that a vote for his party can force changes from Andy Burnham.
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Rachel Millward @rachelmillward.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Greens have set the political agenda this year, and we'll continue to push Labour to cut people's bills and protect our planet. Here's me speaking to the News Agents about the Green Party's influence on Labour over the past year.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 03/10/2026
"We see our power, and we are using it" @greenpartyhan.bsky.social
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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
And entirely on schedule, the oil-wealth billionaires petulantly threaten to withdraw their money over the application of the rules they consciously broke. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/10...
telegraph.co.uk
UAE threatens Burnham over Man City: We’ll pull billions out of UK
Prime Minister under pressure as Gulf state warns it will withdraw investment in retaliation for Premier League row
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 01/10/2026
The government needs to make clear where it stands: on the side of international law and climate science, or the side of big fossil fuel companies, wrecking our planet, and aiding atrocities in Palestine.
Letter from Zack Polanski to Ed Miliband, first page reading in full:

"Dear Ed, 

Ithaca Energy's interests in UK and oil and gas production 

Earlier this month you announced a commitment to introducing a sanctions regime for companies trading with illegal settlements – a critical and overdue step, and one which the Green Party strongly welcomes and has long campaigned for. 

It is however an overdue first step that must be strengthened and followed by wider action to end British complicity in the Israeli government’s illegal occupation and the ongoing genocide in Gaza. 

In respect of your proposed sanctions package, we would welcome clarity on your position on Ithaca Energy, the Aberdeen-based company that is a subsidiary of Israeli firm Delek Group which is blacklisted by the UN for operating in the illegal Israeli settlements in the Palestinian West Bank. 

Since 2000, Ithaca has already paid over $1bn in dividends from its UK oil and gas interests to the Delek Group. This amount would soar if the government gives the green light to new drilling projects in which Ithaca Energy has a stake – Rosebank (20%), Cambo (100%) and Tornado (50%). Revenues to Delek from Rosebank alone are expected to amount to £235 million. 

The government has been on notice since January 2026 that greenlighting these projects would put it in breach of Articles 49 and 53 of the Geneva Conventions. Therefore, a sanctions regime fit for purpose would see the government ruling out these projects and reviewing existing licences to make sure they have not been issued in contravention of our obligations under the Geneva Conventions."Second page reads:

"With the significant public interest and the apparent proximity of the decision on Rosebank, I am seeking your urgent answer to the following: What steps will you be taking to ensure revenues from UK oil and gas production are not financing support for illegal settlements? 

The UN has blacklisted Delek Group for “the provision of services and utilities supporting the maintenance and existence of settlements, including transport” and “the use of natural resources, in particular water and land, for business purposes.” 

This would seem to fall squarely under the remit of your proposed sanctions regime as you outlined in your oral statement to the House of Commons: “To those who finance or facilitate illegal settlements, let me say this: you will face the full force of UK sanctions.” 

For the FCDO to sanction companies involved in illegal settlements while DESNZ approves North Sea operations by subsidiaries of those companies would not only be counterproductive and hypocritical, but a flagrant failure of our moral and legal duties. It would stand in direct contradiction to the vision of Britain you laid out to the House earlier this month – “a Britain that upholds its values at home and around the world.” 

I look forward to your response. 

Yours sincerely, 


Zack Polanski 
Leader, Green Party England & Wales"
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
@greenparty.org.uk "Environmental campaigners and Zack Polanski have both separately written to Andy Burnham and the foreign secretary to raise concerns about Rosebank's links to an Israeli company, Delek Group." Vote Green on October 8th and help Stop Rosebank. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Burnham warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions
Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski raise concerns about Rosebank's ties to an Israeli firm.
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Sadly there was a climate & nature shaped hole at the heart of Burnham’s speech. Nothing on the benefits of nature restoration & same old words on a “pragmatic” approach to N Sea drilling. There’s nothing pragmatic about pouring fuel on a scorching earth - he should rule out Rosebank & Jackdaw now
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
So pleased to hear this confirmed in the PM’s speech. Big congrats to @makevotesmatter.bsky.social and all who’ve campaigned for it! At last we have a chance to restore trust in our politics with a system where “everyone’s views count and everyone’s vote matters” 👏👏👏
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Andy Burnham expected to say he will push ahead with electoral reform plans
Exclusive: Labour conference speech will kick off process that could replace current system with proportional representation
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Mark Burton @markhburton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2026
@brumgreens.bsky.social And still the government won't publish the full report, nor that on food security.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Why is the Government going after pensioners? It's time to tax the rich
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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
These threats are not regarded as some far-off or remote contingency: disastrous impacts, for instance on the UK’s food supply, could be expected as soon as 2030, it warns. One person who had seen the whole report described it to the Guardian as “apocalyptic”. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Why is the UK’s suppressed climate national security report significant?
Warnings about the catastrophic effects of vital ecosystems collapsing were not published under previous prime minister
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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The report warns of food shortages, conflicts, mass migration and other threats to the UK’s national security, including going as far as the risk of nuclear war or the breakdown of society.
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Fiona Harvey (@fionaharvey) on X
The UK’s spy chiefs examined the impacts of the collapse of overseas ecosystems, under pressure of climate crisis and biodiversity loss, on UK’s national security. Their findings? “Apocalyptic.” UK de...
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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
UK spy chiefs warned government ministers of the catastrophic impacts on national security from the collapse of vital ecosystems around the world, driven by the climate crisis and the overexploitation of nature www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Why is the UK’s suppressed climate national security report significant?
Warnings about the catastrophic effects of vital ecosystems collapsing were not published under previous prime minister
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
At what environmental cost? "Spacecraft is being landed in the sea with no plan to recover and recycle it...exploded in a huge fireball once it had hit the water" #PlanetaryBoundaries www.independent.co.uk/tech/spacex-...
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SpaceX’s Starship dramatically explodes after first orbital trip
Mission was hit by technical problems as it flew around Earth
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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
UK spy chiefs warned government ministers of the catastrophic impacts on national security from the collapse of vital ecosystems around the world, driven by the climate crisis and the overexploitation of nature www.theguardian.com/environment/...
theguardian.com
Why is the UK’s suppressed climate national security report significant?
Warnings about the catastrophic effects of vital ecosystems collapsing were not published under previous prime minister
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The Comic Crush @thecomiccrush.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The fact that the Tories, Reform and Restore can even float policies like this proves they want the British people to be out for blood and revenge rather than sensible taxation and rebuilding the country. But it's that broke guy's fault over there...
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Marcus Chown @marcuschown.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
All the right-wing parties are vying for the cruel vote. And our right-wing media is making people crueller by convincing them it's the poor and vulnerable who are getting everything not the millionaires and the tax-dodgers.
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Spot on from @johnharris1969.bsky.social - “comfy, cosy, simple two-party politics” is over. Trying to shoehorn the complexity of our society & economy into 2 parties through our ludicrous voting system simply won’t work. Burnham says he still supports PR - so where’s the action?
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Labour is nostalgic for two-party politics. That cosy, simple time is over – let it go | John Harris
Our fragmented political model will endure for the foreseeable future – and Reform will benefit from it until Burnham learns that cooperation is key, says Guardian columnist John Harris
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This Labour government could have responded to the genocide in Gaza in so many ways, instead they cut aid. This is a dereliction of duty.
Stuff of nightmares UK cuts aid to Un Gaza food operations by 78%
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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
As we've said for years: the #ClimateCrisis is existential in threat level and we need to start treating it as such right now. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under Starmer
El Niño poses critical threat to nations’ defences, says Ed Miliband in presentation to global foreign ministers
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
We're having the best time in Holborn & St Pancras! The opportunity to win and push the Government on housing costs, tackling the climate crisis and for international justice. And so much more. We can't stop now. This is it. Sign up for the final 12 days below 👇🏽
Huge crowd smiling at the camera Zack greeting a resident on her doorstepZack walking with Faiza and her absolutely cutie of a child!Zack with the Southampton Greens
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers for spreading our great energy across Holborn & St Pancras. This election could not be closer and every single volunteer brings us closer to electing our 6th Green MP. We can win this election - but only together. Sunday sign up below!
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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#AI is now hacking GOVERNMENT websites. It needs to be reined in and meaningful safety systems implemented urgently. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
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Australia launches urgent review after OpenAI program hacks government health portal
Experts believe it's the world's first known AI breach of a government system.
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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Tories indulging in performative cruelty for votes yet again, in their usual insane, desperate urge to be seen to punish the poor for the crime of being poor more than any other party. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes
The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job.
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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Tories indulging in performative cruelty for votes yet again, in their usual insane, desperate urge to be seen to punish the poor for the crime of being poor more than any other party. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes
The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 23/09/2026
Time's up on Thames Water. Since privatisation in 1989, Thames has handed out over £10 billion to shareholders, while racking up over £20 billion in debt. Now a consortium of US hedge funds want to take control... Get private profit out of water. Nationalisation now.
Background image of a sewage treatment works. Text reads:

REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.

TIME'S UP ON
THAMES WATER

NATIONALISATION NOW.

In the centre of the graphic is a screenshot of a Zack Polanski BlueSky post, which reads: Thames Water has long passed its notice period. Labour can use its massive majority to nationalise it right now.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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Polanski makes his mark as Labour candidate fails to attend election hustings
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Good to see Foreign Secretary presenting the findings of the suppressed Joint Intelligence Report on ecosystem collapse to other governments. But when is it going to be shared with the rest of us? We can’t prepare for what we don’t know - it should be published in full
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UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under Starmer
El Niño poses critical threat to nations’ defences, says Ed Miliband in presentation to global foreign ministers
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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#AI is now hacking GOVERNMENT websites. It needs to be reined in and meaningful safety systems implemented urgently. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
bbc.co.uk
Australia launches urgent review after OpenAI program hacks government health portal
Experts believe it's the world's first known AI breach of a government system.
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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
As we've said for years: the #ClimateCrisis is existential in threat level and we need to start treating it as such right now. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under Starmer
El Niño poses critical threat to nations’ defences, says Ed Miliband in presentation to global foreign ministers
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Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It is time to end Thatcher's failed 37-year privatisation experiment. It is time to bring water into public control.
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The #MerchantsofDeath said: “We would welcome opportunities to engage in a similar way at other political party conferences.” Well they would wouldn't they. We get the "democracy" the few pay for: a few profit & rest of us pay #PublicHealth www.thetimes.com/business/com...
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British American Tobacco sponsored Reform UK conference
Nigel Farage has promised to scrap the law that will ban everyone born after 2008 from smoking
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
£72m - it is the large tip of an iceberg that has been ramming gaping holes in our politics for decades. This is called the "Representation of the People" Bill: but it still allows #BigMoney to run our politics
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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
“Asking for tax handouts while turning record [unearned war] profits during a #climateemergency takes staggering audacity – even by the fossil fuel industry’s standards" 1/2 www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges
Labour should replace levy in 2027 rather than 2030 as energy bills are poised to surge over the winter, says lobby group
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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
From August Revealed: major oil firms make $93bn profits amid war and #climatecrisis - Iran conflict windfall over three months reignites calls for companies ‘cashing in on human misery’ to pay for environmental damage 2/2 www.theguardian.com/business/ng-...
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Revealed: major oil firms make $93bn profits amid war and climate crisis
Iran conflict windfall over three months reignites calls for companies ‘cashing in on human misery’ to pay for environmental damage
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Sheffield Green Party @sheffgreenparty.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Today, we need to address the horrific situation in Turkey where over 50 LGBT+ activists have been arrested. Police have raided organisations and venues, blocking their voices online. This is a direct attack on their freedom to exist. #Solidarity with the Turkish LGBTQIA+ community! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
WE STAND WITH TURKISH LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY
ALL OF US IN THIS WORLD DESERVE TO CREATE FAMILIES WE LONG FOR WITH DIGNITY AND SAFETY
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 14/09/2026
“If I didn’t have the job I have now, I wouldn’t have a job. I’d be unemployed.” Deputy Mayor of Hackney Dylan Law on the brutal reality facing young people trying to find work, on LBC’s Cross Question.
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