Reposted by Matt 🌹HOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 04/10/2026Ninety years ago today, Oswald Mosley tried to march his Blackshirts through the Jewish East End. 🧵 He had thousands of uniformed fascists behind him and 6,000 police clearing the way. But the people of the East End got there first. 18895359
Reposted by Matt 🌹Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The Conservative party Shadow Culture Secretary to speak at conference tomorrow about how to "defend press freedom", whilst her own party bans journalists whose coverage they don't like 25593251
Reposted by Matt 🌹Barry Howard 🔶h @barryhow2c.bsky.social · 26/09/2026All the local council by-election results for this week: No Reform wins at all. In fact a distant second or third in most cases. 32614
Reposted by Matt 🌹Gordon Nodrog @gordonnodrog.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Very good to see my local and neighbouring MPs condemning the trash attacking the RNLI. We need this robust response in the media. www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/...sussexexpress.co.uk'Pathetic, unpatriotic and un-British' - Eastbourne MP condemns ‘abuse’ of RNLI volunteers during BBC TV appearanceEastbourne MP Josh Babarinde described the ‘abuse’ of volunteer lifeboat crews as ‘pathetic, unpatriotic and un-British’ while appearing on BBC One programme Question Time. 13212
Reposted by Matt 🌹mimij9.bsky.social @mimij9.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Vote Reform, get 10 nurseries closed down. 711226
Reposted by Matt 🌹Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Hastings and Eastbourne MPs condemn abuse of RNLI volunteersbuff.lySussex MPs condemn 'disgusting' abuse of lifeboat volunteersHelena Dollimore, Labour and Co-operative MP for Hastings, and Josh Babarinde, Liberal Democrat MP for Eastbourne, issued the joint statement. 0186
Reposted by Matt 🌹Ben Williams @bpwilliams72.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Good stuff here from Mark. There is only a very narrow window in which substantive action can be taken and it's narrowing quickly. 154
Reposted by Matt 🌹Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Global climate change will have devastating impacts for humanity. There is no security without environmental security. There is no point in pretending we can safeguard our national security will ignoring the eco systems on which all life depends. www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comWhy 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 89249
Reposted by Matt 🌹The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 26/09/2026The far-right ideologues and grifters running U.S. foreign policy are the vanguard of a movement that will alter not just America but the world, @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu reports. bit.lyDonald Trump’s Empire of GriftFar-right ideologues have transformed American foreign policy into a tool of private gain and antidemocratic reaction. 27227
Reposted by Matt 🌹Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 24/09/2026BREAKING: A POLITICO reporter was denied access to the White House Thursday and his press credentials confiscated after a judge ordered the Trump admin to immediately restore access for news organizations that Trump banned.politico.comPOLITICO barred from White House after court ruling restoring accessThe Secret Service confiscated a POLITICO reporter's press pass Thursday morning despite a federal judge’s decision hours earlier that a media ban appeared to violate the constitutional due process ri... 1532282915
Reposted by Matt 🌹#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 24/09/2026'Fascist Propaganda, Period': Critics Trash Trump's New Taxpayer-Funded 'Love Me' Ad #HuffingtonPosttwp.aiwww.huffpost.com'Love Me': Truly Bizarre New Trump Ad Hits TV -- 'Paid For By The U.S. Government' 0117
Reposted by Matt 🌹Martin Wrigley MP @martinwrigley.bsky.social · 23/09/2026This last week I sat in a debate about banning fracking. Whilst I didn't get to make a speech, I did make some interventions, 2 of which are here. Always good to make the facts clear and not rely on "false news". #LibDems #libdemssouthwest #workingforyou #banfracking #climatechange 142
Reposted by Matt 🌹Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Halt super-intelligent AI with non-proliferation treaty, Ed Davey to saybuff.lyHalt super-intelligent AI with non-proliferation treaty, Ed Davey to sayAt Lib Dems’ conference in Brighton, leader will accuse Andy Burnham of relying on Donald Trump and ‘tech bros’ to solve problem 1111
Reposted by Matt 🌹Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Lib Dems propose big tech levy to fund £250m online crime agencybuff.lyLib Dems propose big tech levy to fund £250m online crime agencyProposal one of many at conference responding to concern voters unaware of party’s policies or what it stands for 0188
Reposted by Matt 🌹Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Ed Davey: "We don’t need tax rises on ordinary people to make this work. If you did things differently, you’d get better care and you’d save money."buff.lyEd Davey: How to fix social care without raising taxesThe Lib Dem leader, who’s spent years caring for family, says the private sector should not be cut out 1134
Reposted by Matt 🌹Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 02/08/2026We have been saying for many years that the only way to fix care is by all of the main parties agreeing on the same plan. We have a responsibility to work together and a real opportunity to fix it. 1133372
Reposted by Matt 🌹Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 07/07/2026Farage is trying to reset the narrative. The problem is a by election win is no guarantee of that, indeed it could make Qs around his finances more acute. This move is born of wider (and worsening) political weaknesses, dressed as strength. New piece from me open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...open.substack.comFarage resigns as an MP. Can he control what happens next?What is he up to? 66578142
Reposted by Matt 🌹Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Fossil fuel giants and their billionaire backers are boiling Britain. We need action to reduce emissions - but we also need emergency safety measures too. Cool spaces in every community and a maximum working temperature. It's time for Government to step in. 18694241
Reposted by Matt 🌹Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 24/06/2026It'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. 371407433
Reposted by Matt 🌹Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Britain’s armed forces have reportedly signed up to militarised satellite network Starshield. And who owns Starshield? Why, it’s Elon Musk! That’s another piece of national infrastructure in the hands of someone who believes the UK is on the cusp of a race war. More in the new Private Eye, out now 20423146
Reposted by Matt 🌹The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Andy Burnham is already pulling out of events where he knows @zackpolanski.bsky.social is going to show up - our PM-in-waiting is terrified of scrutiny! By @willem-moore.bsky.socialthecanary.coPolanski claims Burnham's on the run as Labour literally retreats from GreensAndy Burnham is already pulling out of events where he knows Zack Polanski is going to show up - our PM-in-waiting is terrified of scrutiny! 1322276
Reposted by Matt 🌹Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Labour Minister Chris Ward says Andy Burnham can’t do much because there’s ’no money’. This nonsense is why Labour fails. The 50 richest families own as much wealth as 50% of population. Don’t let Labour tell you it’s not possible to transfer this obscene wealth into the hands of the many. 731499437
Reposted by Matt 🌹Go Green @ecowarriorss.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Disappearing sea ice is letting more sunlight in the Arctic Ocean and boosting phytoplankton growth,now starving other parts of a crucial nutrient, a tipping point that could spell trouble for seals, polar bears and even commercial fish in north Atlantic. www.newscientist.com/article/2530...newscientist.comArctic Ocean reaches tipping point that could be dire for marine lifeDisappearing sea ice is letting more sunlight in the Arctic Ocean and boosting phytoplankton growth, but this has depleted a crucial nutrient, which could severely affect animals higher up the food ch... 13222
Reposted by Matt 🌹The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 23/06/2026People who are getting super rich from property development should contribute fairly to the communities they profit from. Hannah Spencer, MP for Gorton and Denton, calls for a wealth tax on the super-rich to help councils tackle fly-tipping and invest in cleaner communities. 528692
Matt 🌹 @mattm1981.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Since when has a 16 hour contract been full time? It would be ok if 16hours at that pay could pay the bills etc... Next to 0hour contracts I wish something would be done about this. 000
Reposted by Matt 🌹Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Ever tried to FOI the Royals? Not easy. An outrageous carve-out in the Freedom of Information Act is letting this institution operate in secrecy, and shield itself from accountability. I am moving to have this archaic loophole closed, as a step to a more modern constitution. 15518149
Reposted by Matt 🌹Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 22/06/2026#ClimateAdaptation - I visit a lot of schools and so many of them, even those recently built, are extremely vulnerable to the #ClimateEmergency www.independent.co.uk/weather/heat...independent.co.ukUK heatwave live: Schools announce closure plans for extreme 40C heatRed weather warnings for extreme heat have been issued for parts of England and Wales 46119
Reposted by Matt 🌹Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Layla Moran, "Britain's place is naturally at the heart of Europe. It always was and it always will be" @laylamoran.bsky.social 🇬🇧🇪🇺👏 "My message to the next PM is drop your red lines, seek membership of the EU Single Market and CU now, as a stepping stone to further being a member again of the EU" 16491143
Reposted by Matt 🌹Shyamali Rodrigues 🔶️ @shyamali.eurosky.social · 22/06/2026Why is a Reform councillor on your programme? When did you last invite a Green, Libdem, Tory or Labour councillor on to your programme? How is this allowed? You are giving her exposure not afforded to non-Mps from other parties. How does this meet your fairness guidelines? 042
Reposted by Matt 🌹Econ Analytica @econanalytica.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Cartoon by @jesseduquette.bsky.social 282115124243
Reposted by Matt 🌹Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Real security means traditional defence, yes. But also resilient public services, a world class health service. Homes people can afford to live in, clean water and clean air. 20451114
Reposted by Matt 🌹Bradford District Green Party @bradfordgreens.bsky.social · 12/06/2026It's time for Elon Musk to pipe down. 1345195
Reposted by Matt 🌹Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 11/06/2026Though you might argue HMT/No10 has dragged its feet and isn’t willing to spend enough it’s also worth remembering that deficiencies in Britain’s defence spending/capabilities did not start with this Labour govt- not that you’d know it listening to a lot of the commentary today. 50548124
Reposted by Matt 🌹Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026We need leaders who can spell out what's happening clearly and with force. 19343331513
Reposted by Matt 🌹Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 10/06/2026For years the growing national security threat to the UK caused by the global far right has been either ignored, tolerated, or actively cheered on by mainstream politicians in the UK. After the horrific scenes in Belfast last night it can be ignored no longer www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...adambienkov.co.ukNigel Farage and the Far-Right Are Now the Biggest National Security Threat to the UKIt's time the Government woke up to the growing threat posed by the forces of hate seeking to incite violence on our streets 48990406
Reposted by Matt 🌹Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Knicks fans burning sage outside MSG ahead of Game 4 to purge the bad luck left behind from Trump’s attendance. I❤️NYC www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...independent.co.ukKnicks fans burning sage outside MSG ahead of Game 4 after Trump visit‘It felt so dark yesterday, I was like, this is not the Garden that I know,’ the fan said 701533323
Reposted by Matt 🌹Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026A few people campaigning / focus grouping in Makerfield have told me that even Reform supporters have brought up that Farage going against the wishes of Nowak's family made them uneasy. So these statements are both brave and important. 161045298
Reposted by Matt 🌹James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 10/06/2026I find myself wondering how Oswald Mosley or even Nick Griffin would have fared with the full weight of Twitter’s owner & all the social media algorithms & engineering on their side… 1141765341
Reposted by Matt 🌹Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Reform won't back workers. They won't reverse anti-trade union laws. And they won't break up the broken electoral system. For all of the talk of being anti-establishment, a Reform government would deliver nothing but division. 381383403
Reposted by Matt 🌹Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Labour wants to improve the "market" in children's social care provision. The Green Party does not believe for-profit companies, particularly hedge funds!! should have any place in such provision #Privatisation #Outsourcing #Financialisation 216357
Reposted by Matt 🌹Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Politicians who fanned these flames should hang their heads in shame. Time and again we've seen this story play out. Single incidents used to fuel a far right narrative - and communities across the nation paying the price. 21244591256
Reposted by Matt 🌹Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 10/06/2026"Bacteria migrate vast distances in diverse, coordinated communities that bring viruses & "hitchhiking" microbes that cannot swim on their own." They've been around 4 billion years. We are barely beginning to understand them #Biodiversity phys.org/news/2026-06...phys.orgHow bacteria organize themselves to 'hitchhike' across large distancesWhile scientists have studied how bacteria move toward food using a chemical radar known as chemotaxis, they have only watched single species swim in isolated environments over distances of only a few... 15723
Matt 🌹 @mattm1981.bsky.social · 10/06/2026I really wish the government and all politicians and media would stop using X. That would kill it fast. Use here. 000
Reposted by Matt 🌹David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Social media makes people angrier. Modern tech makes many of us more anxious. We have a problem. 3343
Reposted by Matt 🌹Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 04/05/2026The populist right don't give a crap about solving real societal problems. Just running a cretinous pantomime for people who mistake “owning the libs” for improving their own lives — while the men at the top quietly fill their pockets and walk away richer than ever. 1932335676
Reposted by Matt 🌹FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Pope Leo XIV: I am asking all people of goodwill to search always for peace and not violence, to reject war. Let's remember the innocent people who have already become or will become victims of this continued warfare. Attacks on civilian infrastructure is against international law. 3327118
Reposted by Matt 🌹#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Pope Leo Speaks Out On Iran #PolitiZoomtwp.aipolitizoom.comPope Leo Speaks Out On Iran 044
Reposted by Matt 🌹Electoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · 05/04/2026The case against Frist Past the Post has long been made by Conservative Action for Electoral Reform, and since the last election, Conservative figures such as Tobias Ellwood and Nigel Evans have both made the case for electoral reform.buff.lyFormer Prime Minister John Major questions the ‘validity’ of First Past the PostThere has been a significant intervention in the debate around electoral reform recently, in the guise of former Prime Minister John Major. The Conservative politician has questioned the 2179
Reposted by Matt 🌹Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 04/04/2026Analysis by the House of Commons library estimates that Brexit is costing the Treasury up to £90bn a year! 40372130