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Richard Murphy

@rich2045.bsky.social
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I'm politically on the left. I back wealth redistribution, strong workers’ rights, a fully funded NHS, free education, and climate justice. Anti-fascist, anti-racist, anti-greed. Fighting for a future that works for everyone — not just the wealthy few.

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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This is it. Today my new book was published! It's The Fall of The West: How They Really Lost It. I'd love to hear your thoughts! You can order here 👇 www.penguin.co.uk/books/468587/
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Richard Murphy @rich2045.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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Who Would Jesus Bomb?
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Lynne #TaxTheRich #WelfareNotWarfare. Eco-Socialist. Pro-🇵🇸 @bebsdotteragain.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🤔Quick survey (England Only); Who do you support the Green Party or Labour? Green Party… press Repost Labour Party… press Like
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Naomi Klein Is Spot On.......
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B heard media 💚🇵🇸 @bheardmedia.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
On #bbcqt @carolinelucas.bsky.social responds to a question on Reform UK's £72m donations and Political party funding.. "British democracy is not for sale!" When the audience was asked if they would support state-funding of political parties, The overwhelming majority did! "Interesting."
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Richard Murphy @rich2045.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 07/07/2026
"Our local party have decided that we won't be standing a candidate in the by-election." - Hannah Spencer outlines the Greens position for the Clacton by-election, arguing that Farage’s decision to trigger it will create turmoil for Clacton's constituents.
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Steve Hyndside @stevehyndside.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
"a desperate stunt from a desperate politician whose lifetime of grifting is finally catching up with him. Greens will play no part in his political circus & instead remain laser-focused on winning in the Greater Manchester by-election." @zackpolanski.bsky.social greenparty.org.uk/2026/07/07/g...
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Green Party of England and Wales announce they will not stand in Clacton by-election - Green Party
Green Party Leader Zack Polanski said, “This is a desperate stunt from a desperate politician whose lifetime of grifting is finally catching up with him. Greens will play no part in his political circ...
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
When Reform leaders reminisce about the Britain that once was it's the Britain of slavery of serfdom and poor laws of murderous pillaging Empire builders of industrial slums and child labour they want to bring back not ... meme via Coral Fineman
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 05/06/2026
“The fundamental problem we have in this country is that we’re building on 40 years of deindustrialisation topped off by 15 years of austerity - which the Labour government hasn’t done enough to address.” Sarah Wakefield, Green Candidate for Makerfield on BBC Question Time last night
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
If you say "I support Palestine Action", they might put you in jail. If you incite a racist riot, they put you on the news.
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David Osland @davidosland.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
I'd rather vote for a Labour MP who wants the rich to be taxed so that benefits don't get cut than a Labour MP who wants benefits to be cut so the rich don't get taxed
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Green Party activist Ashok Kumar took apart Julia Hartley-Brewer's nonsense claims of antisemitism by simply asking for evidence
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TalkTV once again withholding critical information to pursue smear campaign against Green Party
Green Party activist Ashok Kumar took apart Julia Hartley-Brewer's nonsense claims of antisemitism by simply asking for evidence
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Smazak 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 she/her @smazak.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Via @owenjones.bsky.social A Red Cross staff member speaks out about @zackpolanski.bsky.social
Owen Jones post and screenshot on Facebook.

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This deserves to be circulated
 A former Red Cross staff member got in touch. She testifies about Zack Polanski's role. For transparency: her name is Brea Thibodeau. The whole thing is a desperate smear.

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I was a paid member of staff at the British Red Cross where 1 managed Dance: Make Your Move fundraising events. These events regularly attracted large audiences and involved significant participation from young people, raising substantial funds for the charity. Zack Polanski volunteered as an emcee at several of these events over multiple years. In this role, he was on stage, represented the organisation publiclv, and spoke about its core principles, including humanitarianism, impartiality, and voluntary service. He was, in practice, acting as a public- facing representative of the charity at these events. The recent smear campaign is appalling. Zack was ar enthusiastic, kind and valued volunteer who believed deeply in the cause.
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The Man In The Shed @themanintheshed.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Dear Britain...... Local elections, just a week away....
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Remarkable poll this evening from Lord Ashcroft. The Greens in joint 1st place. We are replacing Labour and ready to take on Reform in the local elections on 7th May. Join.greenparty.org.uk
Reform, greens and conservative all at 21%. Labour at 17. Lib Dems at 9.
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Lizzie Jones @lizziejones.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
@morningcrushmusic.bsky.social loving the single. This music gives me hope. Hope that many more see how hate is poisoning our beautiful country. #hopenothate #notinmyname #ifnigelcouldthennigelwould open.spotify.com/track/6d3EJN...
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If Nigel Could, Then Nigel Would
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Trades Union Congress @tuc.org.uk · 01/04/2026
Nigel Farage wants to scrap workers' rights. Supermarket worker Finnola isn't having it.
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Bold Politics @boldpolitics.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
How much does an illegal war in the middle east cost?
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
The Green Party are on the cusp of being the leading political party in the polls. Felt pretty emotional to get this reception from thousands of educators and support staff. Hope is here. It's all of us. And the tide is turning - let's do this! 💚 Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Here's what Keir Starmer doesn't want you to know about the war on Iran:
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 26/03/2026
It's time to see past our differences and remember what connects us. When we realise where our strength lies - in each other - that's when change happens. A powerful message from @mothinali.bsky.social: youtu.be/VPsR1hfTaAA
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Mothin Ali’s Story: Green Party Co-Leader give a powerful message of unity
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
The very basics, the things we rely on to build the foundations of a good life, have been taken out of our hands, sold for profit - and then sold or rented back to us at crushing rates. The Green Party is there to inspire people with hope. And now, it's hope and a plan.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 07/03/2026
Crackdowns on peaceful protest Support for Conservative benefit cuts Blaming migrants for failing public services As Labour keeps moving right. The question is: How low do they want to go?
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Old news! 216,000 now! Join.greenparty.org.uk
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 06/03/2026
We've just hit 215,000 members. More than 2,000 people a day have joined us since our historic win in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Come and be a part of the movement which is making hope normal again. Join us 👇
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Tom Scott @tom--scott.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
New YouGov polling shows Greens in 2nd place for first time, closing in fast on Reform. The Gorton & Denton by-election will go down as the most momentous in recent history. Hannah Spencer's win there has completely changed the game
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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Susanna Reid: "Brits have moved to places like Dubai, potentially.. to avoid paying tax.. if they need rescuing.. should they pay for their own evacuation, because if they're avoiding paying tax then they're avoiding paying into public services, like the govt coming to get you"
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Rachel Millward @rachelmillward.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Legalising and regulating drugs is about reducing the harm and deaths caused by drug use, and treating addicts rather than criminalsing them. It is appalling that Labour and Reform are playing politics with people's lives.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
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A white female plumber, a Jewish gay man and a Muslim wan walked into a hall....and united a community.
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Nadia Whittome MP @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
4) Don’t say only Labour can beat Reform if - thanks to the leadership's own self-sabotage - it’s not true. Because it will be true in many other seats, and now voters won’t believe us.
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Nadia Whittome MP @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
3) Don't play dirty. The bizarre claims about the Greens in relation to drugs and sex workers were desperate, embarrassing, and harmful. It is no wonder they did not work and instead reflected badly on our party.
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Ed Poole @edpoole1975.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Of course, despite this massive defeat for Labour (and Reform), the government holds the Trump card. To win any election they want, they just need to do one thing: actually make things better for ordinary people.
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
A warning. All the worst people in the country are now shitting themselves. The mother of all campaigns is now going to be directed against the Green Party. It will be an unrelenting smear campaign. The Greens need to be ready for that - and so does everyone on the left.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 27/02/2026
Apologies to all of Hannah's customers! Something exciting is happening. Be a part of it ⤵️
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 21/02/2026
✅ Tactical voting organisations ✅ Doorstep data ✅ Constituency polling It's clearer than ever that it's Green vs Reform in Gorton and Denton. A vote for Hannah Spencer is the only way to stop Reform's hate and make hope normal again.
ALL TACTICAL VOTING SITES SAY VOTE GREEN
STOP REFORM UK SAY VOTE GREEN
STOP THE TORIES SAY VOTE GREEN
TACTICAL.VOTE SAY VOTE GREEN
Promoted by Miles Thorpe on behalf of Hannah Spencer, both at 173 Mount Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7QT.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Drug deaths have risen every year for 13 years. That’s 13 years of a failed “war on drugs”. Labour should be looking at legalisation, control and regulation - not playing politics with people’s lives. This is a public health crisis. Treat it like one. Not a game.
Playgrounds would become crack dens if greens were in power policing minister says.
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Another Green @anothergreen.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Tactical voting: It's vote Green to beat Reform in Gorton and Denton. #ByElection #GortonandDenton
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Dear Lucy Powell, A response to your letter:
Dear Lucy

Three weeks ago you wrote me a bizarre letter in an attempt to hold on to voters who Labour have for too long taken for granted in Gorton and Denton. 

First, I’d like to give my apologies for the delay in getting back to you. I've been busy on the ground with Hannah Spencer talking to voters about the issues that matter to them – lowering bills, protecting the NHS and rebuilding our public services. 

You'll appreciate most of your letter is out of date now, but I'm sure you'll have seen the poll that came out today, that puts us in first place and Reform in second. Labour are a distant third and it’s now clearer than ever that your party cannot win in Gorton and Denton. 

If you are as concerned about stopping Reform as you proposed in your letter, the course is now clear: in the spirit in which you wrote to me, you should now urge your members and former voters to back Hannah Spencer on the 26th February to stop Reform and make hope normal again. 


Kind regards,



Zack Polanski
Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales 

P.S – Hannah looks forward to saying hi in Parliament!
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 19/02/2026
Something the Government want you to forget...
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The Socialist Dad @thesocialistdad.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
The voters outside looked from Reform to Labour, and Labour to Reform, and from Reform to Labour again; but already it was impossible to say which was which.
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
The Green Party's Caroline Lucas humiliates Reform UK's Zia Yusuf on #Newsnight "Your position is utterly incoherent" "You have provided no evidence that it's the Equalities Act that discriminates against white working class boys"
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 17/02/2026
"We look after each other and we work hard." Hannah Spencer providing the antidote to Reform's hate and division in the BBC Gorton and Denton by-election debate 💪
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Simon Williams @simonwilliams1981.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
@zackpolanski.bsky.social This is my seat. Labour knocked yesterday and claimed only they could beat Reform. My wife argued this and said Green data showed they were closest challenger. Labour knocker continued to lie and their leaflet showed 2024 data. Don’t vote Labour. They are liars.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
A court has ruled that the government's authoritarian ban on Palestine Action was unlawful. Time to stop criminalising the people protesting a genocide - and start ending the UK's complicity.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 12/02/2026
"Keir Starmer has lost the trust of the country. It is absolutely time for him to go.” Ellie Chowns on Labour’s mounting scandals and leadership crisis on #BBCQT
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