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Paul Pettinger

@paulpettinger.bsky.social
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Enlightenment fan and Open Society friend - Pimlico & Exeter. Not well but naturally this pale. Ⓥ🇪🇺❄️🇺🇦♿️🌈✊🏿🪉

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Andrew Hesselden @andrewhesselden.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Labour is back ahead of Reform after Andy Burnham promised to rethink Britain’s relationship with the EU. 54% support his approach. Perhaps moving closer to Europe isn’t the electoral risk we’ve been told it is. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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mancwoman.bsky.social @mancwoman.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
In my view it has damaged them irrevocably,unless there is a change of leadership and direction. In one fell swoop they have gone from a serious party who might have been players in a future Govt -to a fringe group.
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Rob Ford @robfordmancs.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
This is just indefensible. I think Greens will discover as much soon, question is how quickly they can retreat, and how much damage will be done by the time they do.
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More grown-ups have spoken
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European Greens @europeangreens.eu · 20h
Our statement on the recent Green Party of England and Wales motion 'Zionism is Racism'. europeangreens.eu/news/egp-pos...
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
“Zionism is racism” is not a policy but a slogan. It compresses a complex history, going back millennia, and a very wide set of beliefs into one narrow meaning. The answer to genocide is not discrimination. We don't fight racism with racism. I’m gutted to see this motion adopted by the Green Party.
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Paul Pettinger @paulpettinger.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
If fellow Greens can't see how utterly toxic yesterday's “Zionism is Racism” motion was, here's another signal: Vivien is a deeply compassionate, longstanding activist who wouldn't ever speak out like this lightly. The Party has a problem with sectarianism and needs to push back against it.
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Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
If only she were still leader.
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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I am deeply saddened that the "Zionism is Racism" motion has passed.
As Greens, we will always uphold universal human rights.

We will never tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

We will continue to stand in opposition to genocide, ethnic cleansing, apartheid and the illegal occupation.

We will continue to call out the heinous crimes of the Netanyahu government.

And we will continue to work to ensure that the Green Party is an anti-racist party in every way. 

We know there is no conflict between supporting the rights of Palestinians and the rights of Jewish people.
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Mike @ksmikey.eurosky.social · 04/10/2026
This is where I need to consider my position within the Green Party @zackpolanski.bsky.social I am not Jewish, but I care about whether this party is taking the same road as Labour went under Corbyn My views on Israel are evident from posts I’ve made before news.sky.com/story/politi...
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Politics latest: 'Zionism is racism' motion passed by Green Party members - despite opposition from senior figures
The motion - passed at the Green Party conference - was opposed by a number of senior figures. Meanwhile, the Conservative Party conference has begun, and the government has scrapped curbs to the jury...
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Panther Raccoon @pantherraccoon.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This is going to cause SO much cognitive dissonance in some corners of bsky and discord, where all they know about Ireland they learned from being fans of Kneecap.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The "Zionism is racism" motion, to be debated at the Green Party conference tomorrow, will not advance the Palestinian cause one inch. But, if adopted, it would marginalise and discredit the party. There are powerful ways to confront the genocide. Toxic gesture politics isn't one of them.
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Terry Watkins @gerrygow.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
An awful lot of words cloaking the fact that she's warning that the Green Party is going to be seen as batshit Jew-haters if this motion passes.
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
My thoughts on tomorrow's conference motion 'Zionism is Racism’
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Megan Manson @meganmanson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I'm sure when most people think about charities, they don't imagine them promoting hitting women and pushing gay men off buildings. But this is what this UK charity is doing - all while being exempt from tax.
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Electoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
To earn public trust, the National Commission on Electoral Reform must be independent, open to every political viewpoint, and fair in how it works. That is how electoral reform lasts. buff.ly/qhZwBOe
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What does an independent commission on electoral reform need to succeed?
The idea of an independent commission on electoral reform has been gaining traction lately, with nearly 200 MPs calling for one [UPDATE: a Commission was announced on 29th September]. Bu
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 02/10/2026
Sadiq Khan in The Guardian: "We must be honest about the fact that reversing it is the best chance we have to get Britain back on track." www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2…
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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 02/10/2026
Hey, Suella, leave them kids alone. A school's job is educate children, not force them into religious worship. Keep Christian Nationalism OUT of assemblies, classrooms, and the curriculum. Agree? Sign our petition today 👇 humanists.uk/action/keep-...
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Keep Christian Nationalism out of our schools
Reform UK wants to force every school to sing Christian hymns – and says there will be ‘consequences’ for schools that refuse. Add your name and help us defend inclusive education. Reform UK has unvei...
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 02/10/2026
We need the EU, and they need us. We are stronger together. ♥️ www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/polit…
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Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Davey is clearly personally very wedded to Care reforms, and has always been pro PR. And his party very pro EU. The PM is promoting all three. Surely a moment to celebrate and engage meaningfully rather than point score alienating your own MPs & members? news.sky.com/story/lib-de...
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Lib Dem triple lock revolt deepens as internal document seen by Sky News seized on by disgruntled MPs
Sir Ed Davey's response to Andy Burnham's pledge to change the triple lock has caused anger among Liberal Democrat MPs.
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Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Sadiq Khan: "Our party must immediately start making the case for rejoining the EU, so we can fight and win a general election with EU membership effectively on the ballot paper in 2029." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Burnham is right that ‘hope comes from honesty’. That’s why Labour must make the case for rejoining the EU | Sadiq Khan
Brexit was a disastrous act of national self-harm. Britain needs EU membership to bring growth and security in an increasingly volatile world, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🔥 Tell your MP: 628 constituencies want EU membership. Only 4 don’t. A great Write-To-Your-MP tool for the upcoming parliamentary debate on UK applying to join the EU. Send an email - and share the link!
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Tell your MP: 628 constituencies want EU membership. Only 4 don't. - Best for Britain
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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Andy Burnham has broken the taboo on prime ministers being open to the UK rejoining the EU. It's a really important moment for our country. The inescapable truth is that the UK cannot achieve decent growth and fund the public services the public demands without EU alignment.
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Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"There are ethnic minorities everywhere. The proper aim cannot be to 'liberate' all of them; rather, it must be to protect all of them. The oppression of national groups is a great evil; but national selfdetermination is not a feasible remedy." Karl Popper An Optimist's View' (1956)
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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I volunteered for Childline for a decade at uni and I know firsthand a snapshot of how many lives Esther Rantzen changed. Her later years were known for assisted dying but her legacy will be giving vulnerable children someone to listen to and care. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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Esther Rantzen, TV presenter and Childline founder, dies aged 86
Rantzen announced lung cancer diagnosis in 2023 and became a vocal assisted dying campaigner
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This is an outstanding point
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Richard Corbett CBE @richardcorbett.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
So what ARE the options for Britain re EU? - Status quo: massive damage to the economy - Customs Union: limited economic benefit - Single Market: significant economic benefit but UK has to follow EU rules without a say on them - EU membership: econ & political benefits with a seat at the table
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Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Great to chat through the options on @lbc.co.uk with @benkentish.bsky.social
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Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
ACTION STATIONS! A very well timed debate on the UK's membership of the EU takes place on 12th October in parliament. Please ask your MP to be there: bestforbritain.org/take-action/...
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Tell your MP: 628 constituencies want EU membership. Only 4 don't. - Best for Britain
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Gavin Lingiah 🧬⚖️ @gav1nx.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Andy Burnham: We shall improve society a little bit. Conservatives:
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Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Labour faces near wipeout in Scotland without EU membership www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
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Not rejoining EU could lead to Scots Labour MP 'wipeout', poll finds
Labour could see its Scottish seats slashed from 37 to just three if they fail to go further on EU relations in their next manifesto
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The i Paper @theipaper.com · 30/09/2026
Opinion | "Things which were once thought impossible now feel entirely plausible," writes @iandunt.bsky.social Read more: trib.al/BtjFEXY
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Alf Dubs @alfdubs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I'm so very sad to hear of the death of Esther Ranzen who played an important role in reuniting me with Nicky Winton - the man who saved my life. It's so desperately sad that she couldn't choose assisted dying as was her wish.
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Jake Broe @realjakebroe.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Did you know “Trumpery” is a real English word that has fallen out of use? We really need to bring it back because it is astonishingly accurate.
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Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A majority has for years believed the UK was wrong to leave the EU. 57% of adults surveyed by YouGov in early June 2026 said that with hindsight they thought the UK was wrong to vote to leave the EU. This figure has remained above 50% in every YG poll since 2022 bestforbritain.org/fundraising/...
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Help us Fight to Restore our EU Membership - Best for Britain
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Incidentally, Burnham referring to the two previous conference votes on proportional representation is a tribute to the diligent work of campaigners in the party. They worked extremely hard to build a base of support in Labour, against the odds.
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Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This is what a confident Government does - engages with civil society in a meaningful way www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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No 10 gathering evidence on public support for rejoining the EU
Senior Downing Street officials reach out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test backing for reversing Brexit
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Dame Rainbow Warrior @damerainbowwarrior.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A country that will not fix its mistakes is a country that has given up on the future. And Brexit was, it’s now clear, a terrible, terrible mistake inews.co.uk/opinion/brex...
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Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Ok, so my phone is blowing up somewhat since the PM’s Today interview… Let’s do this! #rejoin bestforbritain.org/fundraising/...
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Help us Fight to Restore our EU Membership - Best for Britain
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This is testament to No.10's frankly astonishing degree of political competence. A policy which was branded electoral suicide 48 hours ago now showing signs of robust popularity.
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David Robson @davidotley.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It's amazing what this reveals about their mindset: "We are a political party and there is a proposal from the government to change something that will have a profound effect on politics in this country so NO we will not take part in any discussions about it." 🙄
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 30/09/2026
📈 Only one policy option gets £92bn in growth. 💪 Only one policy option boosts our exports by £43bn every single year. 🇪🇺 Britain needs to rejoin the EU. And the EU needs Britain.
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Burnham says he could go ‘all the way’ and rejoin European Union in Brexit warning
PM said one option was to back George Osborne’s call, made in an interview with The Independent, to rejoin the EU custom
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
So let’s see practical steps to rejoin asap. As global insecurity grows, anything less simply won’t do
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
So pleased to hear this confirmed in the PM’s speech. Big congrats to @makevotesmatter.bsky.social and all who’ve campaigned for it! At last we have a chance to restore trust in our politics with a system where “everyone’s views count and everyone’s vote matters” 👏👏👏
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Andy Burnham expected to say he will push ahead with electoral reform plans
Exclusive: Labour conference speech will kick off process that could replace current system with proportional representation
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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Reform want to indoctrinate our children. Freedom of (and from) belief is a human right. humanists.uk/2026/09/10/s...
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Reform UK Braverman promises 'consequences' if pupils don't sing hymns
Reform UK has said schools will face ‘consequences’ if they fail to make pupils regularly sing hymns and the national anthem under a Reform government. The party’s education spokesperson, Suella Brave...
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Scott Wortley @scottwortley.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
10/10. No notes.
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Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🇬🇧🇪🇺We have been working EVEN harder than usual @bestforbritain.org in 2026. On econometric and electoral analysis, message crafting and testing, arming allies in Parliament with data, and major digital campaigns. And it’s paying off.
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Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
WHOOOP!!!!! This is VERY welcome news - PM will announce a process to introduce PR for Westminster elections: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Andy Burnham expected to say he will push ahead with electoral reform plans
Exclusive: Labour conference speech will kick off process that could replace current system with proportional representation
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Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Welcome to my daily life, always having to battle tedious doom mongers on our own side, and who get proven wrong again and again. Politics is about the art of the possible, and we campaign day in, day out for something they tell us can’t happen. It will. Believe it, and make it reality. Join me! 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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