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Don McGrattan

@donmcgrattan.bsky.social
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Veggie, yesser, leftist, cyclist. Co-owner of HMFC. I quite like the Clash. #MDANT

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Don McGrattan @donmcgrattan.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Pete Hegseth is beyond vile: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Pentagon says execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed
Nidal Hasan, army psychiatrist who killed 13 people, will be executed by firing squad on 3 December
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Peanut @peanutt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Tonight! Gallus Life is Bliss album launch at the Art School in Glasgow #Gallus # #LifeIsBliss 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Gallus album launch 2.10.26 at the Art School Glasgow
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Emma Yeomans @yeomans.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Worrying scenes in the Channel today, for all interested in asylum policy and maritime tactics. A small boat from Normandy spent more than 30 hours at sea. Those on board now on their 2nd rescue vessel as Border Force forced to play cat and mouse with far-right activists who have their own boat.
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Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Thank you, Gloria. You changed the world. I hope reading about your incredible life will inspire the next generation of equality. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/u...
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Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Women’s Movement, Dies at 92 (Gift Article)
She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.
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jobytheway.bsky.social @jobytheway.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Please support Malcolm who is raising money for Dr Bell’s Family Centre supporting families in Leith since 2006. ❤️
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Ben @dollybenga.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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1 of 100 @weare1of100.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Open Decks is on today. Got the ok to push the volume a bit so it's a proper party atmosphere in store all day. Loads of new stock in too, tees, sweats, books, mags, art, Kata coffee, records. Here til 5.15pm, maybe later 🥳
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Don McGrattan @donmcgrattan.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
War, war is stupid and Boy George is stupid www.theguardian.com/music/2026/j...
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Boy George pulls out of Jesus Christ Superstar after releasing pro-Israel song
The 80s star will no longer appear in role of Herod in London Palladium run, with manager saying decision is ‘in the best interests of my artist’
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Don McGrattan @donmcgrattan.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Israel is run by terrorists with no interest in human rights or international law. Vile: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Israel building new land barriers in Gaza and displacing families
Experts have told the BBC that the earthworks suggest Israel is planning for a long-term internal border.
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Don McGrattan @donmcgrattan.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Rebuild The Mack! Get involved and make it happen, folks rebuildthemack.com
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REBUILD THE MACK!
REBUILD THE MACK!
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Don McGrattan @donmcgrattan.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The new PM lookin after his fellow supporters of the very deadly and very illegal war in Iraq. Mingin. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Douglas Alexander to remain Scottish Secretary as Burnham confirms cabinet
A host of cabinet ministers in the Starmer government are leaving their jobs, but Alexander said he was "very happy" to stay.
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Don McGrattan @donmcgrattan.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
“Brexit was a dishonest and self-harming response to the English question. But the great and the good seem loth even to hear it, let alone try to provide a better answer.” @fotoole.bsky.social reviews The Brexit Effect www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...
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The Brexit Effect, 2016-2026 edited by Anthony Seldon review – life without EU
Essays by the great and the good address the legacy of Brexit, but ignore the nationalist elephant in the room
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Don McGrattan @donmcgrattan.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Despite being supremely talented at avoiding tax, these parasites paid more tax last year than I’ll earn in a lifetime. Republic now please. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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King Charles reveals he paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-25
The King becomes first monarch to publish their tax payments - with the figures putting him among the UK's top 100 taxpayers.
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
The attacks in Edinburgh, in which an armed bare-chested white man terrorised Muslims, leaving five people injured, don't feature on a single newspaper front page this morning. Two tier journalism
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Amy @amzomac.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Respect to the far right for always being totally legal and by the book. Very commendable. 👍
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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
“The truth is that the global far right have spent the past few years using a billionaire-owned social media platform to deliberately whip up racist violence on Britain’s streets and now they are finally starting to succeed.” @adambienkov.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2026/06/10/t...
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Tommy Robinson, Nigel Farage and the ‘Pure Cold Rage’ Used to Trigger a Racist Pogrom in Belfast
Mainstream politicians have stood by as the global far-right campaigns for anti-migrant violence on our streets. Now we're suffering the consequences, argues Adam Bienkov
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David Pratt @foreigncorr1.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Is the war in Ukraine finally turning against Putin? Today’s in-depth read examines the evidence 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2617236...
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'Moscow's forces are exhausted' Is the war in Ukraine finally turning against Putin?
While the bloodletting intensifies, some nevertheless believe there has never been a better moment to press for a ceasefire. Foreign Editor David…
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Don McGrattan @donmcgrattan.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Destabiliser of the world ragin that Starmer has no plans to commit war crimes. GTF, TB! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says former PM Blair
The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer's government is in the "wrong position" ahead of the next election.
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Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Reform's dodgy Makerfield candidate. searchlightmagazine.com/2026/05/refo...
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Reform's Makerfield candidate scrubs fascist leader from his Facebook friends | Searchlight
Reform's Makerfeld candidate Robert Kenyon with Nigel Farage Reform UK have just announced their candidate in the Makerfield by-election, where Manches ...
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
After a season of memories, a week of controversy and a weekend full of emotions, Hearts fans have never felt a stronger connection to their team. To their club. @sked21.bsky.social on the defiant mood and the feeling of injustice
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The defiant Hearts motto after emotional season as stronger connection emerges
There was a defiant mood among Hearts fans following the end of the Scottish Premiership campaign.
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Don McGrattan @donmcgrattan.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Ken kens the score. Land and Freedom is a heartbreaking masterpiece: www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ma...
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‘They lost a historic opportunity’: Ken Loach laments Your Party infighting
Film-maker and longtime Corbyn ally says ‘poor behaviour’ squandered chance to unite the left in fight against far right
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Don McGrattan @donmcgrattan.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Obscene: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Rich List: Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis appear for first time
The list is based off the paper's estimates of the minimum wealth of Britain’s 350 richest people or families.
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HOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 11/05/2026
Reform UK claimed to have the “best vetting in the country”. Their candidates told a different story. Here are some with records of racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, conspiracy theories and links to far-right groups. They are now in office and must be held to account. 🧵
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Don McGrattan @donmcgrattan.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
My wife’s just asked me to shut the back door cos “I dinnae want people thinkin you’re a Hun”. 😂😂😂
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Israel is occupying more of Lebanon than Russia is occupying of Ukraine. Israel is destroying every single building, ethnically cleansing the whole place so they can steal it for themselves. Not only is Europe silent on this, it is still sending weapons to make it happen.
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Don McGrattan @donmcgrattan.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Blood Is Russia’s Art! youtu.be/oPJYyk7wMlQ?...
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Italy: Femen and Pussy Riot protest Russia’s return to Venice Biennale
YouTube video by No Comment TV
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
They tell you with a straight face Palestine marches where nobody has been injured need to be banned. But Tommy Robinson marches that ALWAYS lead to riots don't. They don't care about you, they don't care about safety. It's their politics that they are defending.
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Don McGrattan @donmcgrattan.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Stop the Pigeon! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Lasers, hawks and even guns haven’t solved the UK’s pigeon problem. There is a better way | Sydney Lobe
Councils spend heavily on grisly yet ineffective methods. Why won’t they consider a proven, low-cost and humane strategy, asks freelance writer Sydney Lobe
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 29/04/2026
It's time we taxed the super-rich fairly and built an affordable country for everyone. It's time we put people and planet, not corporate profit, at the heart of Scottish politics. Let's demand better. Vote Scottish Greens.
Stop the yachts. Let's demand better. On May 7th vote Scottish Greens.
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The SNP @snp.org · 27/04/2026
A re-elected SNP government will introduce a Private Jet Tax and a Mansion Tax on homes worth over £1 million, making the wealthiest pay more to help support local services across Scotland. Make it #BothVotesSNP on May 7 for a government that’s on your side.
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sinéad @transsexual.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
a journalist actually asking difficult questions of a transphobic politician? in Scotland? waow
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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
From Roger Scruton cafes to paying Matt Goodwin $10k a month, Viktor Orban has built a network of populist right think tanks, journalists and activists Today Democracy for Sale delves into Orban’s allies on the British right Well worth a read democracyforsale.substack.com/p/orbans-brits
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What happens to Britain's radical right if Orbán loses?
Inside the money, power and patronage connecting Hungary and the British right
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Don McGrattan @donmcgrattan.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Fuck Trump: substack.com/@politicalsa...
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Political Satirical (@politicalsatirical)
LED BY DONKEYS Are back!
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Don McGrattan @donmcgrattan.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Do yirsel a wee favour and wrap yer lugs roond these numbers. Blissful stuff: www.theguardian.com/music/2026/a...
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Dream-pop at its most divine: Cocteau Twins’ 20 greatest songs – ranked!
Forty years on from the release of their Victorialand album, we rank the Scottish band’s 20 best tracks, from goth beginnings to weightless masterpieces
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Artificial Taco 🇺🇦🇨🇦🇬🇱 @crunchyfishtaco.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Tfw a Muslim mayor honors a Christian holy day better than the ‘Christian’ president
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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
“A broadcaster has become the media arm of a political party, and nobody is doing anything about it.” Really good to speak to @arusbridger.bsky.social about GB News, Reform and regulatory failure on Democracy for Sale today democracyforsale.substack.com/p/gb-news-is...
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"GB News is essentially Reform TV"
Alan Rusbridger on how GB News became Nigel Farage's broadcast arm – and who is paying for it.
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Together Alliance @togetheralliance.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Division = weakness That’s why we have to march together against those who threaten our unity. Join us on 28 March, Park Lane, Central London. @nasuwt-official.bsky.social
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Daniel Lismore @daniellismore.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Nigel Farage and Reform are coming for gay marriage. Another reason not to vote for them.
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Don McGrattan @donmcgrattan.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
“If our solidarity depends on whose suffering we are willing to overlook, it is not solidarity at all.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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As Jewish ambulances are set ablaze, we must quell the flames of hate from Golders Green to the West Bank | David Davidi-Brown
Britons face a clear choice: fuel the division arising from all the horror abroad or refuse to let that hatred take hold in our own communities, says David Davidi-Brown of the New Israel Fund
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Don McGrattan @donmcgrattan.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
In case there was ever any doubt, USA is currently run by very dangerous idiots: www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...
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UK security adviser attended US-Iran talks and judged deal was within reach
Exclusive: Jonathan Powell thought Tehran’s ‘surprising’ offer on its nuclear programme could prevent rush to war
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The Scottish Rewilding Alliance @scotrewilding.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Hello Bluesky 👋 #ChooseOurFuture is this year’s #WorldRewildingDay theme – and with an election approaching, it couldn’t be more apt. Before Scotland heads to the polls, join us on 20 March at Pitlochry Festival Theatre for our #HopeForNature hustings . Free tickets: bit.ly/4smwwgr
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The SNP @snp.org · 14/03/2026
Make your voice heard at the March and Rally for independence on Saturday 28th March. Meet at the High Street / Old Parliament Square at 11.30AM. Join Scotland’s largest people powered political party: www.snp.org/join
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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Exactly the sort of leadership that’s required. Well done @johnswinney.bsky.social
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Together Alliance @togetheralliance.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
PSA: the far right don’t like women. We’re not going to stand by while any man tries to make misogyny normalised in this country. Wake up, Nigel – it’s 2026, not 1956. March with us on 28 March if you agree.
A medium shot of Nigel Farage wearing a blue suit and a pink patterned tie. He is gesturing with his right hand open toward the viewer. A white text box at the top reads: "Men make sacrifices many women don't for top jobs, Farage says".A close-up, low-angle shot of Nigel Farage speaking into a microphone. A white text box at the bottom contains the following text: "Nigel Farage has praised the misogynist influencer Andrew Tate for being an “important voice” for the “emasculated” and giving boys “perhaps a bit of confidence at school” in online interviews that appear to be aimed at young men over the past year. The Reform UK leader spoke in favour of Tate for defending “male culture” in a Strike It Big podcast that aired in February, while acknowledging that the influencer had gone “over the top” and elsewhere that he had said some “pretty horrible” things."Nigel Farage and another man are walking outdoors, surrounded by people holding light blue "I'm voting REFORM UK" signs. Farage is on the left in a green jacket and red tie; the other man is on the right in a dark suit and light blue tie. A black text box at the bottom reads: "Reform’s by-election candidate suggested people who don’t have children should pay more tax".A head-and-shoulders portrait of Nigel Farage wearing a blue suit, pink shirt, and patterned tie with a red poppy pin on his lapel. A white text box at the bottom reads: "Nigel Farage has previously taken aim at UK abortion laws, saying they are “totally out of date”, arguing it is “ludicrous we allow abortion up to 24 weeks”."
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Them Fatale, @mxthemfatale.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
If you are in Glasgow and want a treat, go try the Glasgow Radical Tours walking tour. One of the guides wrote "John Maclean; Hero of Red Clydeside", Henry Bell and will indulge endless questions like a champ <3 All their tours are great. radicalglasgowtours.com?utm_source=i...
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Radical Glasgow Tours
Walking through the radical histories and present-day struggles of the city of Glasgow
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Don McGrattan @donmcgrattan.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Slava Ukraini www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
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‘A woman screams from a high balcony: “Help me! I’m freezing to death!”’ – novelist James Meek returns to Kyiv
Stepping off the night train, full of memories of his life there three decades ago, the writer finds a changed city fighting for survival
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Mairi Damer @marzid.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Tried and failed to buy a ticket for the B52s in Glesga this June 😭. If any of you lovely people have managed to get some and have a spare I’ll buy it, plus a few rounds!
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Don McGrattan @donmcgrattan.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
If there was anything like a robust international rule of law, Jad Jadallah would be alive today, the murderous IDF would be disbanded and its political masters would be convicted for the many war crimes they’ve perpetrated. This is a horrific piece: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video shows
Israeli forces blocked Palestinian ambulances while a 14-year-old lay bleeding for at least 45 minutes.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Dear @lucympowell.bsky.social, Why did you invent a fake tactical voting company to stop the Green Party beating Reform? I'm starting to think your letters haven't always been in good faith...
Dear Lucy
On the eve of the by-election, your Labour party spokesperson has admitted to the Huffington Post that a
Labour party leaflet has been delivered through doors with your imprint recommending a vote for Labour
by a tactical voting organisation which does not exist.
This is deeply troubling, it is actually lying to voters. Did you approve this? Do you feel the Labour Party
in government should be held to different standards in terms of honesty to the British public?
In your last letter to me you mentioned your ‘very extensive data’ and ‘having spoken to over a third of
eligible voters’ which led you to an understanding that the by election ‘was a contest between labour and
Reform’. Clearly this latest development only tells voters one thing - you will employ any type of
political deception (or in Urdu “Dhoka” ) to win.
You will be very aware that all three real tactical voting organisations are recommending a vote for the
Greens as the best way to stop Reform. Lying to the voters, as you have been caught doing, raises the real
prospect that Reform will be the beneficiaries, something you have said that you don’t want.
As this is such an important issue, for the sake of your own reputation, I would strongly urge you to
apologise to the voters of Denton and Gorton before the polls open in the morning.”
Kind regards,
Zack Polanski
Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales
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