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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 4d

The Greens requested an interview on the Laura Kuenssberg Show with Zack Polanski when he was elected leader, but were denied, with a promise to interview him during Green conference instead.

This was then scrapped citing the Manchester synagogue attack. Polanski is both Jewish and from Manchester

BBC Laura Kuenssberg Show Accused of Anti-Green Bias After Cancelling Zack Polanski Interview

The new Green Party leader was the only major party leader not to have been granted a conference interview on the flagship BBC show

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Mark Vaughan @markcvaughan.bsky.social · 5d

Across the UK, anti-migrant policies fuelled by the far right are pushing many refugees, asylum seekers and migrants into crisis.

This year the funder for the JCWI helpline said they no longer had the money to continue.

Support and share the fundraiser to keep the helpline going if you can.

Protect Migrants’ Rights: Keep the Helpline Open

JCWI is a charity for immigration welfare and rights. For more than half a century, We’ve helped tens of thousands of people secure their status, keep their families together and escape poverty.

www.crowdjustice.com

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 11d

North East Bylines have just published their 5000th article!! 🎉🎉🎉

Congratulations NEB! A very apt way to celebrate too:

Love over hate: Newcastle unites at Grey’s Monument
"We don’t need to be reminded of where we live, that’s what a football strip is for"

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Love over hate: Newcastle unites at Grey’s Monument

"We don’t need to be reminded of where we live, that’s what a football strip is for"

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 18d

1/ Great to see the Bylines Network, and citizen journalism generally, getting a shout-out from George Monbiot in the Guardian

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I have now been a journalist for 40 years. The forces ranged against my profession have never been so powerful | George Monbiot

Once, I believed that humanity’s problem was an information deficit. Now, I know you can’t speak truth to power if power controls your words, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

www.theguardian.com

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 19d

It would be good if the only political pushback against Nigel Farage's plans to mass deport hundreds of thousands of our neighbours, friends, family and colleagues didn't just come from a handful of backbench MPs and one regional mayor

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 19d

Thousands of Londoners have indefinite leave to remain.

They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.

Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.

Farage vows to scrap indefinite leave to remain, placing thousands at risk of deportation

Reform UK plans to force non-citizens to apply for visas with high salary thresholds and no access to NHS services

www.theguardian.com

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 19d

The true question right now is whether you believe in the moral character of the British public. If you do, you'll want to have the fight with Reform. You'll believe that the public will hate the idea of breaking up families, spying on & deporting people who've worked here for years.

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Mark Vaughan @markcvaughan.bsky.social · 20d

Here’s an important initiative called Brummies United Against Racism and Hate –donations help print and distribute posters to spread a message of unity and hope. If you can, please click the link below to donate or share it with others who might want to help. gofund.me/96036085a

Donate to 'Brummies United Against Racism and Hate' Poster Campaign, organized by Brummies United

Help Us Flood Birmingham with a Message of Unity and Hope … Brummies United needs your support for 'Brummies United Against Racism and Hate' Poster Campaign

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Mark Vaughan @markcvaughan.bsky.social · 21d

On average, an execution takes place somewhere in the world every 18 hours.

Send a message to world leaders everywhere: the death penalty is wrong, in every circumstance. It needs to end.

Add your name to the @reprievehq.bsky.social
Official Record of Opposition to the Death Penalty now.

The Official Record Of Opposition To The Death Penalty

Add your name. It takes 30 seconds >>

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 22d

The Peak District National Park has deployed a creative solution to moorland fire prevention | Cliff Mitchell

A Staffordshire moorland tale of fire, peat and helicopters

The Peak District National Park has deployed a creative solution to moorland fire prevention

centralbylines.co.uk

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Mark Vaughan @markcvaughan.bsky.social · 22d

Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...

Take Big Money Out of Our Politics

British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...

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Mark Vaughan @markcvaughan.bsky.social · 22d

Protect Migrants’ Rights: Keep the Helpline Open

JCWI is a charity for immigration welfare and rights. For more than half a century, We’ve helped tens of thousands of people secure their status, keep their families together and escape poverty.

www.crowdjustice.com

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 25d

Good god I hope so

Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 25d

The ever-impressive @iandunt.bsky.social speaks for many of us.*

* It looks like things might be starting to change at the top of the Govt since this was filmed.

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Mark Vaughan @markcvaughan.bsky.social · 26d

An essential read here from @rfhaviland.bsky.social in @bylines.scot

Starmer’s moral cowardice on refugees

The Labour leadership is tacitly accepting, and reflecting, Farage’s perverted notion of patriotism

bylines.scot

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Mark Vaughan @markcvaughan.bsky.social · 28d

Everyone wants a life that can move forward. But right now, thousands of people up and down the country are forced to wait 10 years for the right to permanently stay in the place they already call home. Scrap the Barriers. Join me and sign the petition now.

act.praxis.org.uk/scrap-the-ba...

Scrap the Barriers

Everyone deserves a secure future, no matter where we're from. But right now, thousands of migrants like us are being held back, forced to wait over 10 years for the right to stay permanently in the p...

act.praxis.org.uk

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Mark Vaughan @markcvaughan.bsky.social · 29d

www.bigissue.com/opinion/digi...

Why digital ID cards are not the answer to Britain's immigration problem

Andreea Dumitrache, CEO of the3million, writes about the Home Office's plan to control immigrants through Digital ID cards.

www.bigissue.com

Mark Vaughan @markcvaughan.bsky.social · Sep 11

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

What is the endgame in this toxic immigration debate: is it friends and neighbours thrown out of the country? | Jonthan Liew

The notion of remigration was abstract, but the right is dragging it towards respectability. If the goal is homogeneous whiteness, they should say it, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew

www.theguardian.com

Mark Vaughan @markcvaughan.bsky.social · Sep 5

www.europeanmovement.co.uk/keep_uk_in_e...

Open Letter: Keep the UK in the ECHR

Sign the European Movement UK's open letter now if you agree that the UK must remain in the ECHR.

www.europeanmovement.co.uk

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · Aug 20

Every dog has their day: celebrate your four-legged friends!

International Dog Day on 26 August recognises the canine contribution to the human world
@centralbylines.co.uk

Every dog has their day: celebrate your four-legged friends!

International Dog Day on 26 August recognises the canine contribution to the human world

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Tawseef Khan @tawseefkhan.bsky.social · Jul 30

Wrote my latest substack around a question I get asked a lot at literary events: ‘what can we do?’ It’s about voting better, how we can support refugees, and appraising Labour’s record on immigration one year in. It’s also full of food/film/music/book recs!

tawseefkhan.substack.com/p/why-you-di...

Why You Didn't Necessarily Vote Better

On the Labour party and its track record on immigration.

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · Jul 14

The resilience test: is the UK prepared for more heatwaves?

As the UK swelters in an ever-increasing number of heatwaves with record temperatures, building resilience to their impact becomes critical | Simon Ferrigno

The resilience test: is the UK prepared for more heatwaves?

As the UK swelters in an ever-increasing number of heatwaves with record temperatures, building resilience to their impact becomes critical

centralbylines.co.uk

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Mark Vaughan @markcvaughan.bsky.social · Jul 15

Something I wrote a couple of years ago for sarcoma awareness month.

Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · Jul 14

Surviving sarcoma – so far

For Sarcoma Awareness month, an oncological odyssey with – so far – a happy ending

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Surviving sarcoma – so far

For Sarcoma Awareness month and the 75th anniversary of the NHS, an oncological odyssey with – so far – a happy ending

centralbylines.co.uk

Mark Vaughan @markcvaughan.bsky.social · May 27

Bylines Network Sky Hawkins poetry prize 2025 bylinesnetwork.co.uk/bylines-netw...

Bylines Network Sky Hawkins poetry prize 2025 - Bylines Network

Sky Hawkins poetry prize 2025 is open for entries from 23 June until 6 July. Results will be announced in August

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Mark Vaughan @markcvaughan.bsky.social · May 27

"These proposed cuts won’t save money; they’ll lead to greater costs from the resulting damage, along with widespread distress and suffering."

Labour is taking the Pip – and disabled people have had enough | Cherylee Houston

I am in tears reading the stories of what might happen if these further cuts go ahead, which is why I’ve joined forces with others to demand action, says actor Cherylee Houston

www.theguardian.com

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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · May 12

The Prime Minister imitating Enoch Powell’s ‘Rivers of Blood’ speech is sickening.

That speech fuelled decades of racism and division. Echoing it today is a disgrace. It adds to anti-migrant rhetoric that puts lives at risk.

Shame on you, Keir Starmer.

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