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Colin Martin

@colinbythesea.bsky.social
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Seaside city dweller, Veggie not vegan, Like cheese too much. Music camping, festivals bring me joy. We must decarbonise to save 🌍 EV driver since 2020. #FBPE

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 01/10/2026
📺 Watch our Party Political Broadcast tonight. Tune in on ITV1 and BBC One, or via our social media channels.
Green Party advert for party political broadcast, with picture of Zack Polanski. 

Text reads: Party Political Broadcast. Thursday, October 1. ITV 1: 6.25pm. BBC 1: 6.55pm.
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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Things that aren't patriotic: - Racism - Moving abroad for tax purposes Things that are patriotic: - A love and sense of duty to your country, including paying taxes that contribute to it
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 17/09/2026
“A real test of this government will be torule out new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. The reason they have decided not to announce that before the by-election in Holborn and St Pancras is incredibly telling.” Caroline Lucas on the government’s refusal to rule out new oil and gas on #BBCQT.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
It's on. I'm running to be the next Green MP for Holborn & St Pancras. donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk
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Bradford District Green Party @bradfordgreens.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🗣 @zackpolanski.bsky.social: "Drilling for new oil and gas is only going to create more wildfires, more flooding, more drought, more food scarcity. To describe that as 'pragmatic' is frankly perverse." Andy Burnham must stop making things worse. He must leave fossil fuels in the ground.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 09/09/2026
On Emergency Services Day, the Green Party stands in solidarity with the incredible work of the RNLI. They are true patriots who selflessly risk their own lives to save others at sea.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Does anyone in the UK really believe that masked thugs dressed in black blockading roads and ports AREN'T terrorists. But old grandma's holding signs are?
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 05/09/2026
‘Nigel Farage says he can’t be bought. Channel 4's documentary says otherwise.
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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation. 🔗 Read the exclusive story on Substack:
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Exclusive: Nigel Farage filmed undercover celebrating secret new foreign donations
Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.
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Mr RobertBob @mrrobertbob.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This Express poll needs the usual help. Please vote and pass it on. www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
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POLL: Is Brexit to blame for the UK's slow economic growth?
Have your say on whether the PM is right to blame Brexit for Britain's sluggish economic growth
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 01/09/2026
Provisional Met Office data shows this summer was the hottest ever on record. Thousands of deaths due to dangerous heat. Crops destroyed by drought. Homes threatened by fires. Labour must not approve Rosebank or Jackdaw in this new climate chaos. No new oil and gas.
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Brexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 @brexitbin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Burnham says no to ... Single Market. Customs Union. Freedom of Movement. EU membership. Proportional Representation. Public ownership of water. Constitutional reform. Taxing the super-rich. Replacing fossil fuels. Ending the "hostile environment". — So where exactly is the "change"? #BurnhamsBrexit
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We do not build the reservoirs needed to store the rain that falls here. We do not build strategic food reserves needed to maintain provision in hard times. We failed to build effective stores of PPE, to protect us in pandemics. This country has long been governed by people who do not prepare.
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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
A brief note for Nadhim Zahawi.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 15/08/2026
“It isn't corruption despite their values, it's corruption entirely consistent with their values.” Rachel Millward, Green Party Deputy Leader, arguing against the motion ‘This House Believes Reform is Fit to Govern’ at the Oxford Union.
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Jonathan Pie @jonathanpienews.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Should those who don’t benefit from a university education be made to pay for others? I’ll leave you my thoughts on this. JonathanPie.com
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
A fifth heatwave. People at risk across the country. But the new Government is silent. Time to tax fossil fuel companies to fund firefighting helicopters. And to race to lower carbon energy and permanently cheaper bills.
Green leader Zack Polanski accuses government of 'gross negligence' over climate crisis
With parts of Britain set to experience their fifth heatwave of the summer this week, Zack Polanski, the Green party leader, has accused the government of not recognising the severity of the crisis.

In a statement, he said:

We are now facing the fifth heatwave in months following the recent deaths of 3,000 people in our country from extreme weather conditions.

This is the greatest crisis this country has faced since the second world war and to complacently dismiss the demands for immediate action by saying everything is under control is gross negligence, blatantly untrue and misses the severity of the crisis.

Only days after dedicated public servants talked about the need for urgent action, backed up by indisputable science, to secure our food supplies and the health of the most vulnerable, the Labour government says it’s all in hand, and supply chains are resilient.

At a press conference last week, Polanski said the government should be responding with emergency measures now.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 07/08/2026
As fossil fuel companies fuel climate disaster and pocket billions, people are paying the price. Every single penny of excess profits must go towards protecting communities and our planet.
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
UK government is forcing people to drive electric cars! Literally ramming them down our throats. No one wants them! We all want the freedom to keep burning imported, toxic fossil fuel in incredibly inefficient old combustion cars!! Oh wait . . . . transportandenergy.com/2026/08/04/e...
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EV sales outpace ZEV Mandate trajectory again as groups warn against policy changes - Transport + Energy
For the second consecutive month, battery electric vehicle (BEVs) sales have outpaced the ZEV mandate trajectory - with New Automotive warning that any meddling with the policy would lead to household...
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 05/08/2026
This is what climate failure looks like. Nature, homes and livelihoods are being destroyed. The Government must act now.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Crop yields down, our countryside scorched and over 2800 people are dead due to this summer's heatwaves. Meanwhile fossil fuel giants are raking in record profits. We must end this rampant profiteering, and cut fossil fuels from our energy mix as soon as possible.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Very disappointing from the new Prime Minister, very much sounding like the previous PM. These are among the world’s most vulnerable and desparate people. They need safe routes and humanity from responsible politicians, not grandstanding. This isn’t doing politics differently.
Burnham pledges to be "relentless" in curbing small boat crossings
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Whilst the cost of living crisis continues to spiral, with food and fuel prices soaring, so do global oil and gas companies profits. Shell has today announced it's profits have more than doubled. This is obscene. www.reuters.com/business/ene...
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Shell profit more than doubles to $9.8 billion, second-highest on record, as Iran war lifts prices
Shell's ​net profit more than doubled from last year to $9.84 billion in the second quarter, beating expectations, helped by ‌higher energy prices and increased market volatility during the Middle Eas...
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
We don't bring back hope again by burning the planet and giving in to the fossil fuel industry. Hope and a plan is bringing in wealth taxes, rent controls and investing in renewables. That's how we make hope normal again. Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
This would be a deeply irresponsible and destructive act at any time. To do it whilst we're having a third heatwave of the year and thousands of people have just died from extreme temperatures - makes it also politically incoherent. We urgently need to replace Labour.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
If you're worried about our future - Andy Burnham is very clearly signalling nothing will change. But we can still turn this around with the Green Party getting even bigger. No new oil & gas so we can all have a liveable future. We need your help. Join.greenparty.org.uk
Burnham to announce plans for new north sea oil and gas drilling
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Deeply irresponsible. We're in a climate crisis. This is such a terrible start. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling
Drilling has become a controversial topic for the Labour party after the 2024 manifesto pledged to not issue new licences.
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Hard to think of a more deeply damaging start to Burnham’s premiership than giving green light to new oil & gas in N. Sea, if true. It won’t lower bills or lead to greater energy security but will drive an even hotter planet. What a terrible signal to give to rest of the world #ClimateVandalism
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BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) on X
Andy Burnham will announce plans for new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea when he becomes prime minister on Monday, the BBC has been told. The announcement will form part of a flurry of policy m...
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 17/07/2026
"It's in everyone's interest that we have a Prime Minister who is capable of facing the real challenges. I want to see rent controls, I want to see a wealth tax and I also want to see action on the climate and nature crisis." - Zack Polanski's message to Andy Burnham today
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 17/07/2026
Approving new oil and gas drilling would be environmentally disastrous and economically illiterate.
A screenshot of a quote tweet where Zack Polanski references The Guardian article that states "Jackdaw gasfield would create only 27 full-time jobs, green campaigners say" and Zack himself says: "Heatwaves are killing thousands in this country. Fossil fuels are an economic dead end. Approving new oil and gas drilling would be environmentally disastrous and economically illiterate."
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Zack Polanski on Nigel Farage and the Clacton by-election, "The wider point is about big money and political interference"
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Let’s settle this, is Nigel Farage a racist? Like if he is. RT if he is going to lose Clacton to Count Binface.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 07/07/2026
"Our local party have decided that we won't be standing a candidate in the by-election." - Hannah Spencer outlines the Greens position for the Clacton by-election, arguing that Farage’s decision to trigger it will create turmoil for Clacton's constituents.
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Crypto currency is specifically designed to launder money, facilitate drug deals, sell guns and is only used by criminals and morons who think it's clever. Oh, and utterly bent politicians who lie and lie and their followers still support them. Just a passing thought on a Monday morning #England!
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 26/06/2026
A strong set of results in the local elections last night. Congratulations to our candidates, campaign teams and volunteers, and thank you to everyone who voted Green! 💚
Green Party by-election win in Woodside (Haringey) Council — Green 43.3% (+6.1), Labour 41.0% (+2.7), Reform 7.2% (+0.1), Conservative 4.6% (−2.4); green rosette shown with slogan Real hope. Real change.Green Party holds North Acton (Ealing) council by-election — GRN 30.2% (+1.4); LAB 24.1% (-4.6); LDM 19.6% (+8.3); RFM 11.6% (-0.1); prominent green rosette and Green Party logo.Green Party announces Dalston (Hackney) Council by-election win, listing results: GRN 57.7% (-2.6), LAB 36.0% (+6.9), RFM 2.7% (-0.1), LDM 2.5% (-2.0), states "Green HOLD" alongside a large green rosette and party logo.Green Party announces Hackney Central council by-election win, showing vote shares: GRN 45.3% (-1.6), LAB 41.9% (+12.4), LDM 5.6% (-1.6), RFM 4.0% (-0.7), with a large green rosette and the slogan "Real hope. Real change."
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
It's officially the hottest June day ever. We know who is to blame. Fossil fuel firms. The billionaire media. Weak politicians. We know what we must do. Rapid decarbonisation & adaptation for a healthier, wealthier country safe for future generations.
June temperature record broken as 35.7c recorded
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 23/06/2026
We can't afford another lost decade. It's time to turn the page.
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 10/06/2026
Damning. "I was, especially from one particular person, reacted with swearing, abuse and really awful behaviour." "I think the systemic issue is that they are not vetting correctly to see whether or not people have these views."
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 04/06/2026
"They [Reform] are a party that has a problem with women and they need to sort it out" - Sarah Wakefield Green Party Candidate for Makerfield tonight on Question Time
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 03/06/2026
Reform in local government: chaos, incompetence and confusion. Greens in local government: collaboration, vision and standing up for local people.
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Brexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 @brexitbin.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
We've reached a point where per-capita-GDP says nothing about the true wealth of a natuon, because it's so unevenly divided up now between the super-rich and the rest of us. #NewProgressives
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
If you say "I support Palestine Action", they might put you in jail. If you incite a racist riot, they put you on the news.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Henry's brutal murder and the failures of the police have been appalling. His father's words are vital: "We don't want Henry's murder to be used to create further hatred, division or tension."
In a statement outside court, Marks father said "we want to use Henry's heartbreaking story to make change for the better. As the KC for the prosecution summed up in court; this is not a case about Sikhism. This is not a case about racism. This is a case about murder."
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
In an era of multiparty politics - first past the post is utterly broken. It is time for Proportional Representation. The climate crisis & our inequality crisis cannot wait for another general election. Failing to fix our democracy immediately will betray future generations.
Zack on stage at the Compass Conference
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
The point of these attacks is twofold: 1. Flood people with nonsense until it feels true. 2. Grind people down until they lose hope. We know the answer to that: fight back - with hope & a plan for change. There is absolutely no way they win this. Join.greenparty.org.uk
The daily telegraph. Polanski is a power hungry mercenary
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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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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Tony Blair. What the billionaire class have paid for.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
A Labour minister unable to condemn Reform's plan for the mass deportations of our neighbours. Cowardly and disgraceful. Labour are incapable of standing up to Reform's divisive nonsense. Only the Green Party have the courage to do this.
Mike tapp - reform don't have a plan and they squabble amongst themselves, the government is actually bringing down immigration.
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
“It is understood the National Cyber Security Centre is not aware of a report from Farage related to the alleged hack.” That’ll be because it’s all utter bollox. “Just how stupid would you like us to be, Mr Farage?” “Oh *that* stupid. Let’s see what we can do…” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Farage under mounting pressure to prove Russian hack claim
Reform UK leader claims ‘counter-espionage experts’ suggest state-sponsored hackers are behind disclosure of £5m gift
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Since the most recent energy crisis, BP's profits have doubled. It's vital that the government show leadership to make sure we're funding renewable energy to keep people's prices down. My conversation today with the Mayor 👇🏼 m.youtube.com/watch?v=fM77...
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Mayor admits London won't hit 2030 net zero goal | Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Zack Polanski
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