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Gareth Fox @garethrfox.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The PM says he wants public control of water, but water companies are still spilling sewage and hiking up our bills. Add your name to make sure Burnham keeps his word. water-rip-off.goodlawproject.org/s/AvlgZH
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Stop the water industry rip-off
The PM says he wants public control of water, but water companies are still spilling sewage and hiking up our bills. Add your name.
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Gareth Fox @garethrfox.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
The BBC cancelling Winterwatch is such a shame, especially when we need to be connecting with nature more than ever. If we want people to protect our wildlife, we have to show them it! Add your name to ask the BBC to reconsider. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...
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Tell the BBC: Save Winterwatch!
The UK is losing its wildlife, and shows like Winterwatch are vital for connecting us to nature. The BBC's decision to cancel it makes no sense. Let's ask them to rethink this! Add your name here:
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The Kings Speech shows why Starmer must go. What a wasted opportunity! Where’s the urgent transformative programme to redistribute wealth, tackle the nature & climate crisis, bring water into public hands, & introduce rent controls & wealth taxes? No hope, no story, no vision
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Left: The Labour Party now actively telling lies against the Green Party Right: Even ChatGPT knows the Greens don't oppose new houses, "They object to developments that are unsustainable, environmentally damaging, or poorly planned"
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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Impossible to disagree with a single word that Ben Rhodes (Obama era NSC official) is saying here:
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Gareth Fox @garethrfox.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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‘Nobody else is responsible’: Trump to blame for Iran crisis, ex-CIA chief says
Leon Panetta calls president ‘naive’ over strait of Hormuz closure and says ‘the chickens are coming home to roost’
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Richard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Zack Polanski’s economic direction www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/03...
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Zack Polanski’s economic direction
I was pleased to read Zach Polanski’s first major economics speech, delivered this morning. You can read it here. There was a great deal to like about this speech. He focused on care, which, of cours...
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Richard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Why are UK electricity prices so high? youtu.be/F_lu4-Vdrds?...
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Why are UK electricity prices so high?
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
🔴‘Keir Starmer’s Government Is Ignoring Growing Demands to Come Clean on Russian Interference in Our Democracy A long-promised bill to clean up the funding of British politics and protect against foreign interference has failed to deliver, argues Sergei Cristo bylinetimes.com/2026/02/17/k...
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'Keir Starmer's Government Is Ignoring Growing Demands to Come Clean on Russian Interference in Our Democracy
A long-promised bill to clean up the funding of British politics and protect against foreign interference has failed to deliver, argues Sergei Cristo
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Yvette Cooper's ban of Palestine Action was based on a pack of lies. Absolutely devastating from Huda Ammori
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
BREAKING⚡️The High Court has just ruled that the government's draconian ban of Palestine Action was unlawful. This is a massive blow to the Home Office’s authoritarian approach. They need to stop criminalising people protesting a genocide and start ending the UK's complicity
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Absolutely brilliant take-down by @fionaharvey.bsky.social of ludicrous myths & misinformation spouting from Tony Blair’s think tank. Why on earth does he think it’s sensible to make our energy more costly & less secure?
theguardian.com
Tony Blair’s oil lobbying is a misleading rehash of fossil fuel industry spin
Ex-PM’s thinktank urges more drilling and fewer renewables, ignoring evidence that clean energy is cheaper and better for bills
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Basic Income Earth Network @basicincomeearth.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Ireland has made its Basic Income for the Arts scheme permanent, the first of its kind globally. Under the programme, 2,000 selected artists will receive weekly, unconditional cash payments (€325) to support creative work and reduce financial insecurity. zurl.co/DavoG
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Ireland’s basic income for the arts scheme becomes permanent
When piloted, initiative that provided €325 a week to eligible artists recouped more than its net cost, study shows
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Jonathan Cook @jonathan-cook.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Channel 4 documentary shows Palestine Action wasn’t banned because it’s a terrorist organisation. It was banned because large corporations, like the Elbit weapons firm, have captured the UK government. Read my latest here: jonathancook.substack.com/p/ch4-doc-sh...
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Ch4 doc shows Starmer's ban on Palestine Action was done to protect the arms industry
Palestine Action wasn’t banned because it’s a terrorist organisation. It was banned because large corporations, like the Elbit weapons firm, have captured the UK government
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Nigel Farage tells GB News that Keir Starmer's decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador shows his judgement is "seriously wrong" and he should stand down as Prime Minister. Here's what Farage said when Mandelson was appointed
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
European Movement UK now has over 27,000 members. 🚀 It was 26,000 last month. We need to build fast, because this will become the national campaign to rejoin the EU. Join us! 👉👉 www.europeanmovement.co.uk/membership-ab
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Rob Connell @robconnell.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
The question isn't how we save ourselves from Reform. It's how we save ourselves from Labour.
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
If the Greens win Gorton and Denton, it'd change politics forever. www.owenjones.news/p/a-green-vi...
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A Green victory would change politics forever
Gorton and Denton is a genuinely historic by-election
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Labour have blown it. This is it. Time to take on Reform. Manchesters first Green MP is coming. Join us to help get them elected on Saturday. actionnetwork.org/events/a-gre...
Latest polling. Only the greens can stop Reform in Gorton and Denton. Reform +12%, Greens +11%, -20% Labour
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 25/01/2026
We are not here to be disappointed by Labour anymore. At the by-election in Gorton and Denton, we are here to replace them. This election is a two-way race now - Greens Vs Reform.
Graphic featuring Green Party leader Zack Polanski, with his portrait at the top on a green background. A large quote reads: “As days pass and Labour seemingly find new ways to disappoint people, I remain focused on growing the Green Party. At the upcoming by-election in Gorton and Denton, it’s become clear that the Greens are the only progressive party capable of beating Reform.” Green Party logo and branding appear at the bottom.
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
And thus Labour shoots itself with precision accuracy in the foot …. Fortunately @greenparty.org.uk will be fighting the by-election to win and offering a powerful alternative to the hate-filled politics of Reform #MakeHopeNormalAgain
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
A new customs union with the EU isn’t a “simple fix”. It’s complex - but necessary. Rebuilding ties with Europe matters, especially as the US becomes more unpredictable.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
If Labour won’t nationalise water, their “big overhaul” is a con. Sewage in our rivers. Bills going up. Profits protected. Public services should be in public hands.
Government unveils biggest overhaul to water in a generation
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
“Ministers have failed to grasp the underlying issue which is corporate greed. The only people who will be paying for this are customers and billpayers.” Spot on from Feargal Sharkey 👇
theguardian.com
Water firms could be let off pollution fines as part of government overhaul
Exclusive: Campaigners claim changes will let companies ‘off the hook’, as government prepares to unveil new white paper for water industry
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
On January 20th, one year into Trump's second term, do I really need to remind you? zeteo.com/p/our-year-f...
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Keir Starmer did everything he could to be US poodle and his strategy has ended in total humiliation. Both him and Farage are puppets of a hostile foreign nation. It's obvious that if someone is a bully - you don't just keep appeasing them. Disastrous strategy by Labour.
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Gareth Fox @garethrfox.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Yes!
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
This is beyond shocking - how can this be allowed to happen? Why on earth can’t they be released on bail? They have a right to a fair trial, appropriate medical treatment, & the removal of punitive Prison Service conditions. Govt’s ban on Palestine Action is simply intolerable
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John Muller @mrjohnmuller.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Justice delayed is justice denied. Isn't that the saying? It really is incredible to see how some governments will turn themselves inside-out and sacrifice just about every single value they purport to have, rather than accept the premise that Palestinians should count as human beings.
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Left: What the UK wanted, a strong confident leader Right: What the UK got, a coward in Downing Street 🇻🇪 No matter how awful Maduro was, if you can't criticise a country for attacking another sovereign country, you're a coward and you have no place in the highest office in our land
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Call it “mutual” and suddenly people get it.
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‘Mutual free movement’ for UK and EU citizens supported by 84% of Brits, in stunning new poll
Omnisis poll suggests opposition to free movement was based on lack of awareness and the UK government failing to enforce the rules
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Gareth Fox @garethrfox.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Bambooli
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Gareth Fox @garethrfox.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Snow!
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Gareth Fox @garethrfox.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Kerry James Marshall @RA
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Gareth Fox @garethrfox.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
The charismatic new leader of the Greens in England & Wales!…
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M a r c u s 🏳️‍🌈🇧🇧🇬🇧 @marcusjdl.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Jesus christ she’s an utter ghoul and could actually be replaced by an AI bot
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Dale Vince @dalevince.com · 15/09/2025
Spain is a green energy leader, and guess what - its economy is booming off the back of that - and the lower energy prices Spanish businesses and homes pay. 1/2
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Annette Dittert @annettedittert.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Precisely. If Starmer doesn’t act on this, he can as well hand over the country to Trump straight away next week. #Nitenite. #EnoughForToday
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Annette Dittert @annettedittert.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Musk is inciting violence on London's streets.Tommy Robinson is financed by US tech bros. These are all very direct attempts to destabilise the British state. Starmer needs to stand up to this. A government that doesn't defend its country's values against these blatant attacks is not doing its job.
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Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · 04/09/2025
Here are the just published findings of 2 years of basic income for artists in Ireland. 🎨 Recipients worked 11 hours more per week on their creations and worked 3.5 hours less per week outside the arts. ⚕️ Depression dropped by 15 percentage points and anxiety by 16. assets.gov.ie/static/docum...
Recipients of the €325 weekly Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) were 6 percentage points more likely to have worked in the arts in the previous six months compared to the control group.

BIA recipients increased their creative work by about 11 hours per week on average: +5.3 hours making work, +2.9 hours research/experimentation, +1 hour performing/presenting, +1 hour training and management.

They were 14 percentage points more likely to have completed new works in the last six months and reported 3.9 more pieces of work on average than the control group.The BIA had no significant effect on unpaid arts work, arts funding applications, artist residencies, or contract prices.

BIA recipients spent 3.5 fewer hours per week working outside the arts compared to the control group.

Income and deprivation: By October 2024, nearly 30% of BIA recipients experienced enforced deprivation versus 50% of the control group (general population: 15.7%).

Well-being improvements: Recipients were 15 percentage points less likely to feel depressed or downhearted, 16 percentage points less likely to feel anxious. Life satisfaction rated ~7/10 for recipients vs ~6/10 for the control group.BIA recipients were 3.8 percentage points less likely to cite care responsibilities as a barrier to arts work.

BIA recipients invested €250 more per month in their creative practice on equipment, workspaces, and travel.

Recipients allocated about 1 more hour weekly to leisure, 30 more minutes to exercise, and 20 more minutes to volunteering; no differences in household work, care, or sleep.

Sectoral retention: The rate of people not working in the arts rose from about 6% to 13.5% in the control group, while remaining stable (4-5.5%) for BIA recipients.Barriers to working in the arts:

BIA recipients were 18 percentage points more likely to remain able to work in the arts.

They were 10 percentage points less likely to cite "lack of jobs or clients."

They were 15 percentage points less likely to cite "low pay" as a barrier.

Care responsibilities were less of a barrier for recipients by 3.8 percentage points.
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Gareth Fox @garethrfox.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
“Eco-populist” wins…
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Annette Dittert @annettedittert.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
This is so wrong.
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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 13/08/2025
Farmers like me are ready to protect nature—but government silence is forcing us to destroy it. Years of conservation lost for lack of leadership. Steve Reed MP, act now before it’s too late. Open letter from Graham Denny to a Secretary of State
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Open Letter: is the sun setting on farming conservation?
Decades of habitat restoration will be lost without immediate stewardship funding. Farmers need clarity now, before nature pays the price
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 12/08/2025
The government have appointed insolvency advisors as Thames Water edges nearer to collapse. Customers have been rinsed by privatised water companies for decades, while CEOs and shareholders filled their pockets. Now is the time to take back control of our water.
REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.
TAKE BACK
CONTROL
OF WATER
Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
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John Simpson @johnsimpsonnews.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Deeply shocked by Israel’s deliberate killing of the Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif, his colleague Mohammed Qreiqeh and cameramen Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal and Moamen Aliwa. Israel has now killed at least 186 journalists in this war.
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
The Mirror's Kevin Maguire argues the only way for Britain to return to its former prosperity is with a plan to return to the EU after Brexit proved to be a giant con that only leaves us poorer and weaker www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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'Brexit was a giant con by plastic patriots – we need a plan to get back in EU'
The Mirror's Kevin Maguire argues the only way for Britain to return to its former prosperity is with a plan to return to the EU after Brexit proved to be a giant con that only leaves us poorer and we...
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Gareth Fox @garethrfox.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Why it matters that government spending comes before tax www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/08...
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Why it matters that government spending comes before tax
One of the most important things to understand about how government finances work is that in a country like the UK, which issues its own currency, has its own central bank and a reasonably well-functi...
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Gareth Fox @garethrfox.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Reeves urged to consider replacing council tax as thinktank warns of ‘impossible trilemma’ for chancellor – UK politics live. We need a land value tax now.
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