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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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mcconnes.bsky.social @mcconnes.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Maybe they need to tell him to forget it, not going to happen

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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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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 02/10/2026

The world's largest data centre is being proposed for Chapelcross in Dumfries and Galloway. The proposals could use more energy than over two million homes in just one year! Join the campaign to stop these dangerous plans: greens.scot/ChapelcrossD...

Stop Chapelcross Data Centre. Join the campaign. greens.scot/chapelcrossdatacentre

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 03/10/2026

“We don’t want the tech billionaires' post-human reality. We want this world. The soil between our toes.” Rachel Millward on choosing a future built for people, not billionaires.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Well said @rachelmillward.bsky.social brilliant speech! The notice period for rip off privatised water companies has long passed. Public ownership now. Not a penny to shareholders.

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 03/10/2026

"Privatisation means cutting services and pumping public money into private pockets" - @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social Profit-greedy hedge funds have no place in our water, children's social care and public services in general Greens are calling on Andy Burnham to deliver on his words

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38 Degrees @38degrees.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Thousands of 38 Degrees supporters have now filed formal legal objections demanding NHS England block US spy-tech firm Palantir from handling their private medical records.

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 03/10/2026

🚨BREAKING Green Party calls for Thames Water and South East Water to be taken into public ownership WITHOUT COMPENSATION by Christmas Thames Water is insolvent, and South East Water has repeatedly failed to supply water to thousands of homes This is wonderful from the Greens

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I'm so pleased Zack made a Fair Rents Guarantee a key part of his conference speech - keeping up pressure on govt on behalf of the millions of renters who have no choice but to transfer an unsustainable and growing proportion of their income straight into the bank accounts of landlords.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

This Thursday is the first step on this journey. Every Green vote moves Labour.

John Curtice suggests greens could be pivotal to next UK government

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Scotland's No1 Comrade @scotlandscomrade.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

From Scotland to Northumberland, Blackpool to Leicestershire, Reform contested six by-elections yesterday. They lost all six. Six contests. Six defeats. Reform are not inevitable. Their bubble has burst😉 Have a great weekend comrades! #NoFascists #RightWingLosers #FailingFarage

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Positive Money UK @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Rachel Reeves believed them, will John Healey make the same mistake? Tell the Chancellor to #TaxTheBanks now 👉 bit.ly/TaxTheBanks

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mcconnes.bsky.social @mcconnes.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#BigTech's data centres use as much power as millions of homes and guzzle our water. We need basic rules: ⚡ 100% clean power 💧 Zero water waste 🗣️ Local community consent Sign Foxglove's petition to stop data centres harming our communities and environment now. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...

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Ban data centres that harm our communities and climate

Big Tech’s giant data centres swallow as much power as millions of homes, guzzle our water, and risk driving up our energy bills - all with zero limits. We need basic rules: ⚡ 100% clean power 💧 Ze...

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Marc @marcfrance.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Zack’s a very busy man at the moment. If you’re in Holborn or St Pancras, give him your vote.

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Ashleeee 🌊🪭 @reactiveashley.cat · 02/10/2026

I like the part of Zack Polanski’s speech about moving back to your parents’ home to save money, and how months turn into years. Our first home should be affordable.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Holborn and St Pancras is looking incredibly close. Thank you to everyone joining us today on the doorsteps - we know it's only by having conversations with voters that we can win this. With just five days to go - we need you!

Action day photo with Zack and Ross and a big crowd

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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.org · 03/10/2026

The NHS wants their logo out of our spoof video, but we’re not going to be silenced. We won’t stop criticising their contract with Palantir. After all, it’s not our fault they went into business with a sinister company hungry for our data 👀

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 01/10/2026

The government needs to make clear where it stands: on the side of international law and climate science, or the side of big fossil fuel companies, wrecking our planet, and aiding atrocities in Palestine.

Letter from Zack Polanski to Ed Miliband, first page reading in full:

"Dear Ed,

Ithaca Energy's interests in UK and oil and gas production

Earlier this month you announced a commitment to introducing a sanctions regime for companies trading with illegal settlements – a critical and overdue step, and one which the Green Party strongly welcomes and has long campaigned for.

It is however an overdue first step that must be strengthened and followed by wider action to end British complicity in the Israeli government’s illegal occupation and the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

In respect of your proposed sanctions package, we would welcome clarity on your position on Ithaca Energy, the Aberdeen-based company that is a subsidiary of Israeli firm Delek Group which is blacklisted by the UN for operating in the illegal Israeli settlements in the Palestinian West Bank.

Since 2000, Ithaca has already paid over $1bn in dividends from its UK oil and gas interests to the Delek Group. This amount would soar if the government gives the green light to new drilling projects in which Ithaca Energy has a stake – Rosebank (20%), Cambo (100%) and Tornado (50%). Revenues to Delek from Rosebank alone are expected to amount to £235 million.

The government has been on notice since January 2026 that greenlighting these projects would put it in breach of Articles 49 and 53 of the Geneva Conventions. Therefore, a sanctions regime fit for purpose would see the government ruling out these projects and reviewing existing licences to make sure they have not been issued in contravention of our obligations under the Geneva Conventions."

Second page reads:

"With the significant public interest and the apparent proximity of the decision on Rosebank, I am seeking your urgent answer to the following: What steps will you be taking to ensure revenues from UK oil and gas production are not financing support for illegal settlements?

The UN has blacklisted Delek Group for “the provision of services and utilities supporting the maintenance and existence of settlements, including transport” and “the use of natural resources, in particular water and land, for business purposes.”

This would seem to fall squarely under the remit of your proposed sanctions regime as you outlined in your oral statement to the House of Commons: “To those who finance or facilitate illegal settlements, let me say this: you will face the full force of UK sanctions.”

For the FCDO to sanction companies involved in illegal settlements while DESNZ approves North Sea operations by subsidiaries of those companies would not only be counterproductive and hypocritical, but a flagrant failure of our moral and legal duties. It would stand in direct contradiction to the vision of Britain you laid out to the House earlier this month – “a Britain that upholds its values at home and around the world.”

I look forward to your response.

Yours sincerely,

Zack Polanski
Leader, Green Party England & Wales"

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

NEW: The UK Government has been challenged to explain whether its proposed sanctions against Israeli settlement-linked companies could affect the controversial Rosebank oil field 👇 Green Party leader Zack Polanski has written to Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband demanding clarity

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Zack Polanski issues test to UK government over Israel-linked North Sea company

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Cllr Nick Hartley - Green Party @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Doorknocking in what was thought to be solid Labour territory around King’s Cross station, and it’s clear @zackpolanski.bsky.social’s message is cutting through. Green campaigners have been working hard and residents are asking: what’s the point of another Labour MP? Exactly! Vote Green.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

@greenparty.org.uk "Environmental campaigners and Zack Polanski have both separately written to Andy Burnham and the foreign secretary to raise concerns about Rosebank's links to an Israeli company, Delek Group." Vote Green on October 8th and help Stop Rosebank. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Burnham warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions

Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski raise concerns about Rosebank's ties to an Israeli firm.

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I have said before and will again: any electoral reform commission must NOT rule out a change of system BEFORE the next election if needed. We cannot risk a minority vote handing a huge majority to any party that would take a shredder to democracy itself.

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Cleona @cleonaw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Andy Burnham may be saying the right things, but he's still arresting people protesting genocide, still drilling for more chaos-inducing oil fields. A new Labour backbencher won't challenge him. We need Green Party MPs representing real people's interests, and Zack especially! #voteZack #voteGreen 💚

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Campaigning With Zack Polanski In Holborn & St Pancras - Episode 2

YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 01/10/2026

A £276 increase in bills in January would be the final straw for millions across the country. The Prime Minister must turn words into actions and stop bills going up on his watch.

Green graphic image with Hannah Spencer's photo quoting her: 'The Prime Minister must commit to stopping bills rising'. Full quote reads:

“Andy Burnham keeps talking about giving families breathing space. But actions speak louder than words and bills are still going up on his watch when people can’t afford it.

A £276 increase in January would be the final straw for many people in the constituency I represent and for millions across the country.

The Prime Minister must commit now to stopping bills going up in January, starting with moving more costs off energy bills, properly funding a national home insulation scheme, clamping down on rampant profiteering by energy companies, and rapidly scaling up cheaper, cleaner energy.”

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 30/09/2026

When operated at full capacity this data centre would use the energy equivalent to over two million homes. Its emissions would exceed the legal limit in Dumfries and Galloway by almost double. This application must be rejected.

STV News. Plans submitted for 'world's largest' data centre at former nuclear power station. The Scottish Greens have warned that the proposal would put a massive straight on Scotland's energy grid.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Met with Camden Leaseholders Forum this morning to hear about leasehold issues in Holborn and St Pancras. I was disappointed to hear they had been promised a dedicated councillor for leaseholders but this was reneged on by Camden Council. As MP I'll hold the council to account.

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Global Justice Now @globaljusticenow.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Palantir’s HQ this evening. Momentum is building to break the NHS contract. And we won’t stop there.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 30/09/2026

A fairer voting system can't wait until after the next general election. We need electoral reform now.

WE NEED FAIR VOTING BEFORE THE NEXT ELECTION

ELLIE CHOWNS
MP FOR NORTH HEREFORDSHIRE

"The PM cannot acknowledge the unfairness of a system capable of handing power to a government with a minority of the vote share, and then say the answer is to let that happen exactly once more before he fixes it.

Burnham must act with urgency to immediately jumpstart the National Commission, guarantee timely progress, and ensure its recommendations are delivered in time for a fairer voting system to be in place at the next general election."

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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EveryDoctor @everydoctor.org.uk · 26/09/2026

An NHS policy designed to clear "ghost patients" from GP lists is backfiring, disproportionately removing vulnerable and elderly people in deprived areas and blocking access to repeat prescriptions. Doctors are calling for an immediate pause. Read more: www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

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38 Degrees @38degrees.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Why won’t the Government share this secret climate change report when the findings show it’s a critical threat to national security? 👀

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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Electricity is 23% of global final energy but delivers 37% of useful energy and powers 46% of the global economy. We don't need to replace every fossil joule. We need to replace the services. A much smaller task. Great to see the @iea.org’s new Electrification report finally measure this.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 25/09/2026

🚨 GREEN WIN 🚨 🔴➡️🟢 LABOUR WARD GOES GREEN Massive congratulations to Brighton and Hove Green Party for electing Cllr Mark Strong in Queen's Park ward - on a huge swing from Labour 💚

Brighton & Hove City Council
BY-ELECTION WIN
Labour to Green

Queen's Park Ward
GRN 50%
LAB 35%
REF 7%
CON 4%
LDM 3%

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Great response on the doorsteps in Holborn & St Pancras this evening - more & more people recognising that @zackpolanski.bsky.social will make a brilliant local MP. One more Labour backbencher changes nothing - the best way to make this Labour government braver, bolder & better is to #VoteGreen

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 26/09/2026

First Hampden is a hugely significant site to the history of football. This is an opportunity to make sure it remains open to all as a place where Scotland’s football heritage can be celebrated.

Glasgow Times. Campaign to save Glasgow's First Hampden backed by Greens. First Hampden holds global significance as the world's first purpose-built international football ground.

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mcconnes.bsky.social @mcconnes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Not good enough government, approach needs fundamentally changed, patients first, not profit

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Every Green voice is one that will hold this Labour government to account and push them to do better.

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JointheDots @joiningupthedots.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This is a blatant threat to the RNLI, who are currently out of action in Portsmouth - ergo not saving lives, because staff are being terrorised. When will Mahmood take domestic terrorism of this nature seriously.

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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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mcconnes.bsky.social @mcconnes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This is not good, way too much influence and it needs stopped - Palantir out

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Dave Keating @davekeating.substack.com · 18/09/2026

🇨🇦PM Mark Carney got a standing ovation in the 🇪🇺Parliament yesterday, but not everyone was pleased to see him. The far right was not happy, and someone yelled out "U-S-A! U-S-A!" as Carney took the podium. Here's what Carney said he wants from this new 🇪🇺🇨🇦 alliance:

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Von der Leyen goes out on a limb with "associate membership" idea for Canada

YouTube video by Dave Keating

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Dr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This doesn’t surprise me at all. Which is pretty terrible, when you think about it 🚨 Article link: www.theguardian.com/politics/202... jujuliagrace.substack.com

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John Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · 18/09/2026

What on earth is happening?

This had become the new normal. RNLI crew members had been forced to take their permits off their cars after their tyres have been repeatedly slashed. Most of them have been pilloried at the school gates or turned away from local pubs. One man who worked in search and rescue had been beaten unconscious and hospitalised, recognised for TV interviews he had done.

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Harborne: “My £36M is a philanthropic gift to the nation” Delo: “My £36M creates a level playing field for Reform” Farage: “I’ll slash CGT to save you £100M/yr” Reform: bought by millionaires to enrich millionaires. Reform voters… They. Are. Laughing. At. You. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

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Reform to hand crypto investors hundreds of millions in tax breaks

Exclusive: Analysis seen by The Independent reveals the wealthiest crypto investors would get £100m a year in tax relief from Nigel Farage’s party

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