Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Need some time off. Trying to decide whether to book an AirBnB, a hotel, or just stay at home and chill. (Although home is tense, it's still home) 000
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 14/08/2026When I said the government should treat the climate crisis like the emergency it is, this isn't quite what I had in mind 000
Reposted by Dave WaghornZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Sadiq is saying the right things - but supporting a government that aren't taking necessary action. Labour haven't even called an emergency meeting about wildfires - let alone taken action. And why are they not nationalising the water companies? Join.greenparty.org.uk 32800224
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Consider how advanced AI has become, and how rich Amazon are, how much computing power is at their disposal. Then ask Alexa "What day of the week is [date of your choice] next year" and listen to the answer. (1/2) 100
Reposted by Dave WaghornZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Labour Government thinks they can distract you tinkering around the edges. But refuse a wealth tax, rent controls, water nationalisation, an end to genocide & an end to oil & gas. They need to know the Green Party is growing & won't be distracted. Join.greenparty.org.ukjoin.greenparty.org.ukJoin the Green PartyJoin the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet. 15490130
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 01/08/2026It's existential now for FIFA. Either Infantino goes or the whole federation collapses. 000
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Is it time the @metoffice.gov.uk started naming summer heatwaves, just like we name winter storms? I've already lost count of whether we're into our 4th or 5th of 2026 001
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Happy New Prime Minister day! Do we get a public holiday for it? 011
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Sad to hear about the death of Edward Stourton. He was one of those news presenters who was often "just there", not forcing his personality on the viewer/listener but just delivering the news and asking (usually) the right questions at the right time. (1/2) 100
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 09/07/2026This was featured on the Today program on Radio 4 this morning and it's brilliant. odepoetry.aiodepoetry.aiOdeAn app to lift your mood through the power of poetry. 100
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Henman Hill Rusedski Ridge Murray Mound Fery.... ? 000
Reposted by Dave WaghornDJBurges @djburges.bsky.social · 08/07/2026There is precedent for the Chancellor vetoing an MP's resignation. Viscount Chelsea (Henry Cadogan) applied for the Chiltern Hundreds in 1842 Then Chancellor (Goulburn) refused as Cadogan wanted to resign to obstruct an investigation for bribery. So it is possible. Although Binface vs Binjuice?! 2162
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Farage doesn't like being scrutinised and is trying to pull a desperate stunt as a "referendum" on whether he should be subject to perfectly legitimate journalism. Anyone who thinks the press shouldn't be free to investigate and report on public figures' backgrounds is not fit to lead our country. 051
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 06/07/2026If great minds think alike, does that mean non-great minds also think alike? 100
Reposted by Dave WaghornThe Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 26/06/2026A strong set of results in the local elections last night. Congratulations to our candidates, campaign teams and volunteers, and thank you to everyone who voted Green! 💚 323653
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Turned BBC Breakfast on this morning and the local news was from BBC South East instead of BBC South. Anyone know if that's normal or is there a problem at BBC South? 100
Reposted by Dave WaghornDr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 23/06/202610 years since the Brexit vote, we need to turn the page. Billions of pounds lost, nearly 2 million jobs gone, a 6–8% hit to our economy. Enough. It's time for the Government to set out a roadmap to rejoining. 58425
Reposted by Dave WaghornDr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Absolutely delighted to see the govt finally confirm the new Natural History GCSE, a long-running Green Party campaign. Now let’s make sure it truly equips young people to protect nature & tackle the climate crisis - take part in the consultation on subject content here:consult.education.gov.uk GCSE natural history proposed subject content - Department for Education - Citizen Space Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education 55018
Reposted by Dave WaghornNate Pentz @natepentz.bsky.social · 11/06/2026UEFA said fuck FIFA. 1190211483
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 11/06/2026If you send me a screenshot of an app that has dark mode and I see you're using light mode, yes I will judge you 😉😂 000
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 08/06/2026A bit sad to see @openvibe.social moving to a payment model. I guess it's back to checking and posting to different apps separately for me now. Maybe I'll eventually roll my own version for personal use. 000
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 20/05/2026I wish life was like a computer game where you can hit save and if it all goes belly up, go back to your saved copy and have another go. Mainly thinking of last night's football but I guess it's true in general too 🤣 000
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Just looked at my Instagram feed. One post from an account I'm following... ...then TWENTY posts from "suggestions" and adverts before the next post from an account I'm following. My Facebook feed is similar if not worse. RIP metaverse, viva the fediverse! 000
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 14/05/2026I'm no supporter of Labour but the last thing this country needs is a repeat of the Tory chaos with switching prime minister every few months. There's no evidence to say any other Labour MP would do a better job than Starmer. Only a Green government can deliver what Britain really needs. 000
Reposted by Dave WaghornFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Zack Polanski, "The Labour party are not a left wing party" "Keir Starmer echoed the words of Enoch Powell" "We've seen in Shabana Mahmood anti-migrant rhetoric" "I think a left wing government would look at how much communities are suffering right now and would work to end rip off Britain" 20687189
Reposted by Dave WaghornNatalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Reminder: still five councils counting in London. More good #GetGreensElected news to come, I hear! 28516
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 09/05/2026I'm part of a group that go for a walk and pub lunch together once a month, and today's the day! Great day for it. 010
Reposted by Dave WaghornZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Start to end Rip Off Britain. Vote Green tomorrow! www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...standard.co.uk'Vote Green, make history,' says Zack Polanski seeking London local election gainsThe Green Party leader said he was aiming to break Labour’s ‘stronghold’ grip on the capital 211105321
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 24/04/2026First meeting my divorce solicitor today. Very sad that it has come to this, was hoping for an amicable split and that we could remain friends afterwards but my soon-to-be-ex has made it as difficult, expensive and acrimonious as she possibly can so far. 100
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 23/04/2026I doubt he'd accept the offer now but I'd love the BBC to get Simon Mayo back on Radio 2 teatime now that Sara Cox is moving to breakfast 000
Reposted by Dave WaghornMolly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Reform is a party of the wealthy by the wealthy and for the wealthy More evidence today Spread the word 13623
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Delighted to confirm that I'm your Green Party candidate for West End South on Eastleigh Borough Council, and Hedge End & West End South for Hampshire County Council. Vote Green to make hope normal again 💚 000
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Trump's idiotic war has made the whole world poorer and less safe. He won't admit it but even he must see it. Maybe he'll learn to think before he opens his gob one day. Seems unlikely but we can hope 000
Reposted by Dave WaghornZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 07/04/2026There's a party that cares about people *and* about the planet. And it can win in 30 days time. This is your moment to join the Green Party. Join.greenparty.org.uk 11982256
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 02/04/2026My time has come BBC News - Storm Dave set to batter UK with gales and blizzards over Easter weekend www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...bbc.co.ukStorm Dave to target UK with wind, rain and snow forecast for Easter weekend - BBC WeatherDamage and travel disruption are likely in the north of the UK with a Met Office named storm expected to sweep through on Saturday. 000
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Pretty shocked to hear about #ScottMills, I've loved the Radio 2 breakfast show since he took it over. I'm sure the BBC wouldn't do this lightly though, and that the full story will become clear in time. 000
Reposted by Dave WaghornKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 16/03/2026Cheers to everyone who delayed fossil fuel phaseout by saying "you can't switch off fossil fuels overnight" Because thanks to them everyone now has to face a situation where fossil fuels are switched off overnight 🙃🙃🙃 282169591
Reposted by Dave WaghornJames O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 10/03/2026“He is, of course, a serial liar & prone to espousing completely contradictory positions within moments of each other.” It is extraordinary to me that journalists continue to ‘analyse’ Donald Trump without adding this constant caveat. It does readers, listeners & viewers a grave disservice. 1011409343
Dave Waghorn @waggers5.bsky.social · 08/03/2026Today is international women's day. I'd like to mark it by sharing one of my favourite BBC World Service shows. Unexpected Elements features scientists - often female - from across the world, talking about bits of science that are linked to a current news story. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...bbc.co.ukBBC Sounds - Unexpected Elements - Available EpisodesListen to the latest episodes of Unexpected Elements on BBC Sounds. 000
Reposted by Dave WaghornZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 20/01/2026A new customs union with the EU isn’t a “simple fix”. It’s complex - but necessary. Rebuilding ties with Europe matters, especially as the US becomes more unpredictable. 28485101
Reposted by Dave WaghornZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 19/01/202686% of our UK arms imports come from the United States. We are far too reliant on Donald Trump - he is unpredictable and dangerous. Stop hoping it's going to go away. Time to stand up to the bully and to rebuild our relationships outside of the USA. youtu.be/fDr9nrIywHI?...youtu.beTrump's tariffs are 'a tantrum' and 'completely unacceptable', says Zack PolanskiYouTube video by Sky News 571099261
Reposted by Dave WaghornMartin Edobor @martinedobor.bsky.social · 12/01/2026The @greenparty.org.uk is ready for the change people are demanding. We are at a unique moment and the Green Party is here to provide hope. Great article from our leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social in @newstatesman1913.bsky.social last month www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...newstatesman.comWe need hope, not cynicismThe Green Party is ready for the change people are demanding 19518
Reposted by Dave WaghornThe Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 09/01/2026Trump has withdrawn the US from global climate treaties. Surprise, surprise his lapdogs in Reform want the UK to follow suit. But the facts won't change: the world is getting hotter, and clean energy was 90% of new power in 2025. Reform follow Trump; we'll follow the science. 6309112
Reposted by Dave WaghornZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Farage wants to bring Trump’s death squads to the streets of Britain. Together, we will stop him. www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news...mirror.co.ukInside Trump's deportation 'goon squads' that are blueprint for Farage's BritainArmed ICE officers ruthlessly swoop on US homes in the dead of night, rounding up men and locking them in shackles ready for deportation. The Mirror has watched them in action 651060327
Reposted by Dave WaghornZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 07/01/2026We don’t need to call Farage names. Brexit’s record does that for us - a catastrophic failure. Alongside a whole lot of donations from some pretty questionable sources. Funny how loud the insults get when the facts start to land. Join.greenparty.org.ukjoin.greenparty.org.ukJoin the Green PartyJoin the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet. 381089265
Reposted by Dave WaghornEd Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 06/01/2026This is unhinged. A 75 year old alliance in NATO is being trashed to serve one man's ego. Trump is not a reliable ally, he's a reckless bully. Starmer needs a plan B to stand up for Britain and our allies. 20666170
Reposted by Dave WaghornMolly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 07/01/2026Blatant and brazen extortion Trump is behaving like a mafia boss We shouldn't get distracted by discussions about ideology His only ideology is greed 23018
Reposted by Dave WaghornZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 06/01/2026We can’t go on like this. In just two days, the average FTSE 100 CEO has made a median workers full time annual salary. The right calls this “wealth creation”. It’s wealth extraction. Time to tax the rich. @highpaycentre.bsky.social highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...highpaycentre.orgFat Cat Day 2026 - High Pay CentreData shows the average FTSE 100 CEO will take just over two days to earn the median UK worker's full time annual salary. Median FTSE100 CEO pay amounted to £4.398 million (excluding pension), 113 time... 542034678
Reposted by Dave WaghornMartin Farley 🔰 @martinfarley.bsky.social · 30/12/2025I often wonder (and have asked) what the anti-trans lobby think they will achieve if they succeed Here are 4 things that are likely to happen in that scenario that I genuinely think they do not realise 1. Trans men will have to use women only spaces. And there will be no legal way to stop them 132