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Chris Andrew Colligan

@chrisandprose.bsky.social
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Three P's Poetry, Politics..... (I like to engage) and the Pretty things A Crow bestowes on me. Prose @crowslight

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 6h
This summer: Thousands of deaths from extreme weather. This weekend in the media: What's the point of the Green Party? This morning from the Labour party 👇
Ministers preparing to slash heat pump subsidies to fund defence spending
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Here's something the media is hardly talking about. This Government is set to oversee the steepest fall in living standards in modern times - unless they change course fast. In less than two weeks Labour faces a stark choice - will they tax wealth and back the majority?
Under current projections this is set to be the worst parliament on record for living standards growth - and a bar chart demonstrating it
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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 19h
News today, Won't stop him Putting stakes Into the Baddest of Men's hearts. The Mersey River, Its absence Of it's blues, All his To churn. The Mersey blues Calming Todays news #vss365 #calm Art/Photography by David Wood
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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 19h
💚https://c.org/BQ9RH8RF9z
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Sign the Petition
Reject the Spital Vineyard Farm Planning Proposal & Protect Our Greenbelt
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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 23h
Where the best Witches words and brew is poured @raggamog.bsky.social Wonderful write by Paula. 👏💜💚💜
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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Green growth 💚
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The winner of Nobel peace prize doing what the Government of the United Kingdom will not do: calling Israel's actions in Gaza a genocide.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Thank you Holborn & St Pancras. Our second best byelection result ever. 💚
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Congratulations to Sagal. I wish her the very best in representing this amazing place. I'm proud of the campaign we fought. To go from 10% to 33% of the vote share during the PM's 'bounce' is good - but our ambitions are far higher.
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Winter Ives @winterives.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Vanquish the myth A false tale of sin Involving an ancient apple What nonsense! Only spineless sycophants Ring-kissing miscreants Accept the abuse And subjugation of women #vss365 #inkMine #OurPoetryX #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoets #PaintbyWords #EastCoastKin #poetrysky #writesky #ECK 🎨Magritte
Renee Magritte
The Son of Man, 1964
Oil on Canvas 
Private Collection 

Magritte painted it as a self-portrait.

The painting is of Magritte in an overcoat and a bowler hat standing in front of a low wall, beyond which are the sea and a cloudy sky. 

Magritte’s face is almost obscured by a green apple. However, his eyes can be seen peeking over the edge of the apple.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Wow. What a campaign. Thank you to the 1000+ volunteers today and everyone throughout the campaign. The Green Party got 10% last time. Whatever happens tonight - we made Labour work like they never have before. I'm so proud of you all. 💚🙏🏽
Huge crowd with vote green placards
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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Zach's voice belongs inside parliament. 💚
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Raven @ravenbranhard.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
you and me we were never two islands only one shore divided by tides of time #Vss365 #Island #Poetry #Tanka #Nature #Photography #ECK my 📷
Waves rolling onto a pebble beach beneath a bright blue sky, with white sea foam spreading across the shore and a pier stretching into the distance.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
This is it!!!! It's the difference between a narrow loss or a Green WIN. And that difference is you!! Final sign ups for tomorrow 👇🏽 forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 05/10/2026
Why should the public pay the cost of private failure? It's time to end the rip off and bring failing water companies back into public hands.
A graphic featuring an image of Green Party Deputy Leader Rachel Millward speaking at a podium at Green Party conference, and white text that reads:

"The Green Party would immediately bring South East Water and Thames Water back into public ownership. At no cost to the taxpayer."

Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of the Green Party of England and Wales, c/o PO Box Green Party, London, SE1P 6YL
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SoulScratches @soulscratches.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
scribbles of silent echoes as a cryptic tale awakens the grieving grey stillness chanting charms reigning to a solitary voice along a talus trail while brazen inverted lines pay reverence to the sky #micropoetry #poetry #writerslife #blackandwhitephotography 🖤🤍
Black and white photograph of a strong thunderstorm moving across the mountains.
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Whispers @whisperingpoems.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
#vss365 #hurricane i write you in the lines on my palms I touch you deep with my words I stir in you a hurricane born out of our desire’s dreams I absorb you all of you into my soul hiding you somewhere between my ribs where I can breathe you and raise you high in my poems 🖤 #ωнιѕρєяѕ
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A s p e n🕊️©️(AspenBrave®️™️) @aspenbrave.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
#BraveWrite #vss365 #WIPㅤ #AmWriting #Script “Normal is a mirage. The only 'normal' is the setting on a washing machine. I'm not going to apologize for surviving my share of life's storms & pouring rain. For the most part, I AM 'sunny with blue skies'-but beware- so is the eye of a #hurricane.”
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Winter Ives @winterives.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
She counted the bells a toll of false homecoming Sail on, maiden midnight voyager no stranger to rough seas She set course alone illumined prow gleaming And on her brow a crown of stars worthy of Eärendil #vss365 #FromOneLine 431 #poetsofbluesky #poetrysky #photography #ECK #WCK 💙📷 me
Star of India, San Diego Harbour 
Photograph by Winter Ives. 
©️2017, All rights reserved. 

A photograph of the clipper ship, Star of India, lit up at night for the holidays.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
A very long day but an amazing evening listening to residents as we head into the final day of campaigning. Rent controls, water nationalisation and tackling the climate crisis. Come campaign with us tomorrow! linktr.ee/HSP_6thGreenMP
Zack holding up a leaflet late in the evening
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: “The thorough cleansing that we are carrying out now in southern Lebanon is unprecedented. “They have nowhere to return to. Look at how it looks. “And by the way, the world isn’t stopping us.”
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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Love you too Aspen, hope you're filling with strength 💪 🙏 ❤️🫂
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Wonderful to visit New Horizon Youth Centre this morning in Holborn & St Pancras. They're doing incredible work in such a difficult background of youth homelessness. Brilliant to hear directly from young people how I can best advocate for change including a rent freeze.
Zack with 3 members of staff outside the New Horizons Youth Centre
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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
youtube.com/watch?v=Rbx2... #poetry
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A Tear and A Smile - Khalil Gibran (Powerful Life Poetry)
YouTube video by RedFrost Motivation
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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Jersey shore ❤️This Bethany.
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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Its been good Winters, its ended better than it began. Hope you've had a good weekend. I've really enjoyed seeing your art on my weekend feed as always my dear 💙
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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The Witch and brew, This is time well spent on the Mother of all transitions, Modron. Wonderful work and Art @raggamog.bsky.social . The company and conversation is always great. Give it read, give it a sip 🍵 🧡👏
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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Great words Winters 👏 💙
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Winter Ives @winterives.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Tormented sea habitats spoiled by greed Remember when fish were plenty waters clean not yellowing Sea and Sky harbour no ill will Orange Sun may prove unforgiving #Emoetry #OurPoetryX #vss365 #thingstowriteabout #poetrysky #poetsofbluesky #Photography #WCK #ECK #ColorADay #OrangeSun 📷 me
Orange Sun
Photograph by Winter Ives
©️2026, All rights reserved. 

A photograph of an exploding Orange Sun over the Pacific Ocean, expressing deep rich reddish-orange hues set against a dramatically darkening sea.
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Bethany Samaddar - popping in & out @blsamaddar.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Ice cream truck sounds patter of feet under that Jersey skyline in the shadow of shore her heart remembers still #poem #poetry 📷 Pixabay
Boardwalk shops and cafés with colorful façades and a saltwater taffy sign under a blue sky.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Always welcome 😊
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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
🐈 😻 🫂 🤗 🙏 x
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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
🙏 🫂
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 02/10/2026
“We are calling on this government to put in place a three-year emergency brake on private rents, let wages begin to catch up with the rents that have outstripped them for far too long.” Zack Polanski on the fight for fairer, more affordable rents.
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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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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Amazing 👏
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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Night Owls 🦉.
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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Water is life 💚
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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
If I get a chance Ross, I'll nap between 4-6pm but that's when my day has started around 5am. I tend to live through napping.
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Winter Ives @winterives.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
When shadows fall on opaque castle walls view from my travels #haiku #haikupoem #Photography #OurPoetryX #EastCoastKin #ECK #WestCoastKin #WCK #PalaceAndGardens 💙📷 me
Louisiana's Old State Capitol
Baton Rouge, LA
Photograph by Winter Ives.
© 2026, All rights reserved.

Photograph of a striking Gothic Revival building in downtown Baton Rouge that resembles a medieval castle.

Built between 1847-1852 by architect James H. Dakin, the white Castle Capitol's design features battlements, turrets, and a fortress-like exterior.
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Emma Lewis @petchary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
youtu.be/9Q1h2OsWpWc?... A deeply moving video from families and parents, who are anxious for their young children's future in the face of the #ClimateCrisis #pollution and other environmental threats. Please watch, and thank you @zackpolanski.bsky.social 💚 @greenparty.org.uk
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Green Party Political Broadcast | Protecting Our Children’s Future
YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Loved visiting GoodWork in Camden. Brilliant to listen to amazing young people speak about obstacles they've been facing finding jobs and how much skills and confidence they've gained from being on the programme. Excited to see what they do next!
Zack with staff, volunteers and young people smiling at the camera in front of the Goodwork sign
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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"I see Treasure Captain, Terry Treasure" great haul Jan 👍
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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
What beast Time is Ripping us Into parts, Shattering in The new What beast Time is #poetry #writing
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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Thank you Winters, I'm always enjoying your Art 🎨 💙
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Really inspiring to sit down with Elodie and Jon from Streets Kitchen to hear about their incredible work supporting people facing homelessness in Holborn and St Pancras, and the need for urgent action to tackle the housing crisis.
Zack with Elodie and Jon at a table
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Chris Andrew Colligan @chrisandprose.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Gentle, In eyes Gentle, Against the The Titans Bequesed strides Gentle, Is not for Breath Gentle, Is not for Tackling The mask To life. Gentle, Is for The roughness Of love Gentle For Life's Blood Gentle, Is holding A blade, And still choosing Branches of wood #vss365 #bequest
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