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Robin Percival

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Independent Quaker, socialist, nonviolence. “Seeking truth from facts” Blog: aclearday.blog

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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 15h
Love it! 👏👇
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Claire Mitchell @clairemitchell.bsky.social · 15h
🚨 Open letter from people of Protestant backgrounds concerning the Garvaghy Road 🚨 We feel compelled to speak publicly about what is happening in Portadown 🚨Over the past few hours we have collected over 140 signatures
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 30/09/2026
Scotland shouldn't be providing resources to support and facilitate marches that cause fear and division in communities. The Scottish Government and Police Scotland must ensure officers are never deployed to events like this again.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Qatar has said Hamas told Israel they would give them all the hostages on October 8th in return for no invasion. Israel refused, 38 more of the Israeli Hostages died, killed by Israel's own actions. They could all have lived.
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South-East London for Europe (Selfe) @selfe.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
#NigelFarage has been named Terrorists’ PR Professional of the Year after once again demonstrating that people can be made to #fear a terrorist attack without terrorists even having to organise one. #ReformPanic
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Palantir have just bought themselves a Labour Lord with close links to the Labour government. No other word to describe this other than corruption. How can Watson remain a member of the House of Lords and keep the Labour whip?
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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 Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
From Turtle Island to Free Derry! ✊ Ó Oileán an Turtair go Saor Dhoire! A warm fáilte to our friends from Indigenous communities across the United States who are visiting the city to share stories of struggle and resilience and to build connections and strengthen international solidarity.
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Fantastic afternoon discussing shared struggles & strengthening connections between Derry & Indigenous communities in the US. Our visitors spoke about their work & challenges facing their communities, from threats to land & water to environmental justice, Indigenous sovereignty & human rights.
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
We’re looking forward to welcoming Indigenous community representatives from the United States to Derry on Monday as part of our Developing International Solidarity programme. The visit will provide an opportunity to share experiences, build connections and strengthen international solidarity.
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Meet the Indigenous organisers, campaigners and artists visiting Derry this week. The delegation includes representatives from Honor the Earth, working for Indigenous sovereignty, environmental justice and community empowerment in North America. #OneWorldOneStruggle @honortheearth.bsky.social
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Robin Percival @robinpercival.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
A bit like here in Northern Ireland.
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Robin Percival @robinpercival.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
A must read. Helps explain why EU is so keen to keep the Russia / Ukraine war going.
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Robin Percival @robinpercival.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Why I have decided to quit supporting Liverpool after 50 years www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer...
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Why I have decided to quit supporting Liverpool after 50 years
Jeff Bezos’s links to Israel and his gutting of the Washington Post should be a wake-up call to all fans
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The initiative reflects the unwavering support across Derry for the right of the Palestinian people to freedom and self-determination. 🇵🇸 5/5
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The initiative was first launched to mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on 29 November 2025 and has received strong support from across the community and voluntary sector in Derry. 3/5
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Robin Percival @robinpercival.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Simple fact is that we now have a minister of health who will put the political interests of Jon Burrows ahead of the needs for a modern quality national health service. Absolutely shameful.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
So powerful to be in Trafalgar Square at the vigil. Rest in Power, Professor Jason Arday.
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
We’re delighted to welcome a delegation from Indigenous communities in the US to Derry this September. Join us at Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin on 10 Sept at 7pm to hear directly from them on shared struggles for justice, equality & self-determination. www.eventbrite.ie/e/public-mee... 📸 Derry Journal
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 17/08/2026
The loudest voices online aren't always the most accurate. New data shows our homicide rate is lower than every US state, while murder rates are at record lows. The evidence is clear: our approach to tackling crime and its causes works. It’s driving down violence right across the capital.
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Is Europe safer than America?
A novel dataset provides some surprising answers
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
It’s time we sorted out the press. Constant misinformation to protect their donors and fossil fuels is destroying lives and our planet. The Government must step up and stop being cowardly.
Sorry Zack Polanski this long hot summer is not the apocalypse - it's like a gloriously long holiday in France
..with village green cricket thrown in good measure
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Annu Mayor @annumayor.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Today at 1pm, join the @finucanecentre.bsky.social @museumfreederry.bsky.social for the Féile launch of The Short Life and Sudden Death of Stephen McConomy - the story of the 11-year-old killed by a British Army plastic bullet in Derry in 1982. With @dooleydooley.bsky.social
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
A packed Guildhall last night for the Derry launch of Irish Republicanism & ‘The Gays’. Thanks to everyone who joined us and to Mayor Grace Uí Niallais for hosting it. The exhibition opens today at the Museum of Free Derry as part of Féile 2026 and is available to view during Museum opening hours.
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Irish Republicanism & ‘The Gays’: Cherishing all the Children of the Nation Equally opens in Derry next week as part of Féile 2026. The Derry launch takes place at the Guildhall on Thursday 6th August at 7.00pm before the exhibition moves to the Museum of Free Derry from 7th August.
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Bloody Sunday Trust is pleased to announce the Derry launch of Irish Republicanism & ‘The Gays’: Cherishing all the Children of the Nation Equally. Launching at the Guildhall on Thursday 6 August, 7pm, before moving to @museumfreederry.bsky.social from 7 August as part of Féile 2026.
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Robin Percival @robinpercival.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Ironic, isn’t it? Our politicians and media tell us that we are threatened by Russia, China and Iran. Yet the only real threats come from USA (Greenland) and Ukraine! German prosecutors accuse Kyiv of ordering 2022 Nord Stream sabotage
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Robin Percival @robinpercival.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
A good turnout at the anti racism rally today in Derry. Too many speeches, of course!
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Robin Percival @robinpercival.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
I was too late for the draw. I would have nominated John Cowper Powys, "A Glastonbury Romance" as one of the great novels of all time. www.theguardian.com/books/ng-int...
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Top 100 reader novels
After authors and critics chose their top 100 novels, we asked for your favourites. From Uruguay to the Isle of Skye, 3,000 readers cast their votes. Here are the titles that made your list – topped b...
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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
The EU is Israel's largest trading partner - no wonder they've abandoned the rights and safety of Palestinians
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European Union has policy of double standards when dealing with the Palestinian cause
The EU is Israel's largest trading partner - no wonder they've abandoned the rights and safety of Palestinians
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Robin Percival @robinpercival.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Northern Ireland needs an Executive which can implement an effective and progressive programme of government. That Executive must also have the support of a majority of MLAs. A return to a Unionist one party state is not going to happen. NI is a multi party society with growing number of minorities
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Robin Percival @robinpercival.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
You should listen to this. Benn destroyed myth that UK soldiers and former RUC officers are being persecuted by prosecutions and investigations.
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DerryJournal @derryjournal.com · 03/06/2026
Starmer apologises to families of Springhill/Westrock families www.derryjournal.com/news/people/...
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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Palantir is so entangled in UK defence planning it’s now calling the shots on weapons purchases.
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Palantir gets to decide what weapons Britain should buy
Palantir is so entangled in UK defence it now helps decide weapons purchases— thinking seems optional when far-right algorithms take over
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
An effective push back against GOP culture war tactics? Seems to me it should be.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
It would be bad for public confidence if there was a suspicion that large corporate interests are buying access to the Government via the Tony Blair Institute. My letter to the cabinet office. 👇🏼
Dear Chris, 
Tony Blair's essay published by the Tony Blair Institute yesterday contained some 
important points, notably, a call to switch to an AI focussed economy with more 
government investment in AI, which he argued would be facilitated by cuts to welfare 
spending, reductions in the minimum wage and reduced workers’ rights. 


It has been widely reported that Larry Ellison the owner of Oracle, which specialises in AI, 
 
funded the Tony Blair Institute with over £250m, and also that the Tony Blair Institute has 
significant contacts and influence within the government. 
We are sure you will agree that it's important for the public to know whether there is a 
link between Larry Ellison's donations and Tony Blair's public advocacy for more 
government funding of AI. We therefore request that all formal and informal contacts 
between representatives of the Tony Blair Institute and government departments 
(officials and ministers) are disclosed. 
It would be bad for public confidence if there was a suspicion that large corporate 
interests are buying access to the government via the Tony Blair Institute. 
Yours sincerely, 
Zack Polanski 
Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales
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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
In response, instead of cracking down on this vile behaviour, Israel is "freezing" relations with the UN Secretary-General's Office
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UN adds Israeli entities like Israeli Prison Service to sexual violence blacklist
In response, instead of cracking down on this vile behaviour, Israel is "freezing" relations with the UN Secretary-General's Office
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
The @museumfreederry.bsky.social Eyewitness lunchtime talks return this June. Free talks take place every Monday at 1pm from 8-29 June, offering visitors personal reflections and experiences from museum staff connected to Bloody Sunday and the civil rights movement. museumoffreederry.org
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 27/05/2026
Decisions about Scotland should be made by the people who live here. There’s a clear pro-independence majority in the Scottish Parliament and that majority voted for a referendum. For politicians in London to deny that choice is a democratic outrage.
The National. UK rejects Scottish Parliament call for independence referendum.
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Tom Griffin @tcgriffin.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
My latest profile post is on the CIA's Havana Station. The 1950s section left me wondering what it was like to be a professional diplomat with a politically-appointed ambassador on the one hand and a CIA station running its own policy on the other. intelligencehistory.substack.com/p/havana-cia...
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Havana CIA Station
The 1959 Cuban revolution put the station at the frontline of the Cold War until relations were broken off at the beginning of 1961.
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Robin Percival @robinpercival.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
The Left in Britain should have 2 objectives. To prevent Reform winning Makerfield byelection & removing Starmer as PM. The Left must stop putting their own factional interests before those two objectives. Unless the Greens think they can win Makerfield they should stand down.
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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Starmer's resignation is not enough. What needs booting out is the politics he represents: corporate greed, anti-migrant rhetoric and endless war. My piece for Tribune. tribunemag.co.uk/2026/05/star...
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Starmer’s Resignation Is Not Enough
Facing the end of his tenure, the Prime Minister claims he ‘got the big political decisions right’. His refusal to face up to his disastrous record reflects the need for a new, transformative politics...
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Nigel Farage has been accused by multiple people he grew up with of extreme antisemitic comments and behaviour. Yet he's allowed to present himself as a champion of Jewish people. Meanwhile, our only Jewish leader, Zack Polanski, is smeared - because he opposes genocide.
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 30/04/2026
Seven Irish citizens held by Israel after interception of Gaza aid flotilla in international waters
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Seven Irish citizens held by Israel after interception of Gaza aid flotilla in international waters
President’s sister, Margaret Connolly, among 22 Irish on vessels taking part in attempt to break Israeli blockade of Palestinian territory
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Declassified UK @declassifieduk.org · 29/04/2026
The UK is so 'appalled' at events in the West Bank that it: ❌ refuses to ban trade with illegal settlements ❌ keeps military accord with Israel ❌ keeps 'trade & partnership' accord ❌ continues arms exports ❌ refuses to mention Israeli nuclear arms ❌ refuses to respond to ICJ ruling on OPTs
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Robin Percival @robinpercival.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Enjoy your events this summer, Bristol. But to claim to be the UK’s civil rights capital rather than perhaps England’s is both wrong and offensive. A trip to Derry in Ireland would soon put to rights your myopic vision. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Bristol launches summer of activist events to become UK civil rights capital
Programme of events announced on anniversary of Bristol bus boycott aimed at inspiring societal manifesto for city
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Spanish PM Pedro calls for the IMMEDIATE ARREST of Netanyahu He said: "Netanyahu launched the worst possible unjustified attack against Lebanon. His contempt for life and international law is intolerable. He is a criminal that must be arrested immediately.” #cdnpoli
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 05/04/2026
A strategy ‘to make life intolerable’: Israeli settlers are driving Christians out of West Bank
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A strategy ‘to make life intolerable’: Israeli settlers are driving Christians out of West Bank
The Taybeh community has survived crusaders and the Ottoman and British empires, but the latest attacks leave its future in question
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PAT FINUCANE CENTRE @finucanecentre.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Remembering Rosemary Nelson solicitor murdered on this day in 1999 by the loyalist LVF who we know from the Sean Brown inquest were riddled with state agents. Thoughts with Rosemary’s family.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Dear Shabana, Let's clear some things up around migration and remember we're talking about people's lives.
Dear Shabana,
I notice today that you referred to me in your speech on immigration at the IPPR think tank.
You said: “A party leader should not be on the beaches of France encouraging people to
make a perilous crossing on small boats.”
I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised especially after the hateful Labour campaign in Gorton
and Denton, but this is just the latest in a string of lies peddled by a discredited Government
who intentionally fan the flames of racism and division.
When I went to Calais, I was not there to encourage people to travel to the UK. I was there
to see at first hand the suffering your Government and successive Governments have done
in demonising migrants in a pathetic bid to pander to the base instincts of Reform and the
flawed strategy of Morgan McSweeney.
As you will know, if you even bothered to research my visit instead of taking Reform talking
points, I was there to witness the brutality of families living in tents in freezing temperatures. I
filled water tanks and picked up litter.
What that visit did do is confirm my belief that if we are to smash the boat gangs and stop
the boats, we need to offer safer and managed routes for migrants to come to this country.
Showing compassion as a politician is not a crime. In fact, we need to see much more of it.
It reminded me of a young MP who in October 2015 spent three days in Lesbos helping
migrants fleeing war-torn Syria. She posted videos on X, talked about handing out water and
croissants to refugees and food parcels.
When she returned to the UK, she wrote a very moving piece in the New Statesman. She
said “we have to work with our European partners and create new, safe, and legal routes for
refugees to get to Europe. We cannot abandon them to their fate, left as prey for smugglers
whilst risking death on the seas.”
She said “maybe we can make ourselves feel better by saying no-one is making them get on
the boats. And again, the Home Secretary is not entirely wrong when …
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