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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 5m

#VoteGreen

Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 1h

Far too much of Scotland's land is hoarded by a small group of the extremely rich.

But we can change that.

Scottish Greens are working to strengthen the upcoming Land Reform Bill to boost community ownership and put Scotland’s land in Scotland’s hands.

Public 'overwhelmingly' supports bigger changes on land reform, say charities

SCOTS overwhelmingly support bigger changes on land reform, a coalition of charities has said following a public consultation ...

www.thenational.scot

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 1h

Far too much of Scotland's land is hoarded by a small group of the extremely rich.

But we can change that.

Scottish Greens are working to strengthen the upcoming Land Reform Bill to boost community ownership and put Scotland’s land in Scotland’s hands.

Public 'overwhelmingly' supports bigger changes on land reform, say charities

SCOTS overwhelmingly support bigger changes on land reform, a coalition of charities has said following a public consultation ...

www.thenational.scot

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 21m

It’s almost like there’s been a Russia spy destabilising the UK for some time..

nafoforum.org/magazine/con...

Connections Between Reform UK Backers, Russia, and Disinformation

Reform UK, a political party that grew out of the Brexit movement, has drawn attention not only for its wealthy backers but also for its alignment with nar

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Corey Rayburn Yung @coreyryung.bsky.social · 20h

The Meritocracy!

Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 1d

Trump said he deserved a cut for brokering the TikTok deal, and at once there was agreement that his son Baron would have a top executive slot... though he hasn't asked for it, and has no apparent qualifications to hold it. This is how Trump 2.0 works. www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025...

Barron Trump tipped for top TikTok job

US president’s 19-year-old son could be appointed to the app’s board

www.telegraph.co.uk

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 19h

This! Perceived as weak, already fighting each other, unclear message. Love Jeremy but he lacks the gravitas to lead in this brutal political climate - he’ll be eaten alive. He’d be far more powerful as a behind-the-scenes activist. I say this after seeing him in Edinburgh recently.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 19h

If I was Zach, I would give #yourparty a wide birth until I was certain they wouldn’t implode again and damage the whole left movement. While the Greens are demonstrating a real connection with people, YourParty has had infighting and an ambiguous message/position. Handle with extreme care.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 19h

100% this. Zach is a natural leader and powerful figurehead. Jeremy and Zarah would be phenomenal activists. If they combine effectively they’d be a powerhouse.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 19h

When they tell you to pay attention to one thing, it’s usually because they’re doing something far worse elsewhere.

EuropeanPowell @europeanpowell.bsky.social · 6d

What's happening behind those relentless headlines about immigration?
A Silent Coup where US corporations are restructuring the British State and commodifying the entire public sector.
open.substack.com/pub/european...

The Stories the Mainstream Media Won’t Tell You About Britain’s Corporate Takeover

While you’ve been distracted by Nigel Farage, corporations have been quietly seizing control of Britain

open.substack.com

James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 22h

This is the beginning of the next phase in their playbook. All designed to normalise their hate (masquerading as religion and traditional values).

The diet homophobia that entered UK public debate a few years ago is now on display - proud and unashamed.

This is where it starts, not where it ends.

Phil Sturgeon 🌳🚵⚓️ @philsturgeon.com · 23h

I cannot believe these protesters blocked traffic. First Insulate Britain and Just Stop Oil, now psychotic paramilitary right-wing bigots on a hate march against protected groups. At least they’ll be locked away for years like the climate activists right?

Evangelical 'King's Army' group disrupts traffic in historic LGBTQ+ London district

A right-wing, evangelical group calling itself the King's Army blocked traffic on Old Compton Street in Soho while chanting anti-LGBTQ+ slogans.

www.thepinknews.com

James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 22h

The juggernaut of the right-wing, pseudo Christian hate machine is making significant inroads into our society - and this is just the beginning. And our government is complicit at best, and actively stoking the flames at worst.

Brace yourself, because the US has shown us what comes next…

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

Ever since I finished Question Time, Reform have massively been on the attack.

Including a rant from Richard Tice entirely designed to distract from Reform and Russia.

Everyone should know about Nathan Gill, the bribes from Russia and the link to Reform.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 1d

Fantastic work Chris - what a fantastic, inspiring and genuinely hopeful movement to be a part of.

Thanks for spreading hope and connection over hate and division.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 1d

It shouldn’t be a debate that community-led power is far more effective and diagnosing and actioning the most effective interventions for that community. The further from the issues, the more obscure the reality becomes.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 1d

I’d imagine Zach’s stellar performance has got the Russian/Reform/MAGA bot farms kicking into overdrive.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 2d

What’s terrifying is, for a moment, I genuinely thought this could be real.

That’s where we are.

Rosie Holt @rosieisaholt.bsky.social · 2d

MP defends government plans to restrict repeated protests.

James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 2d

Excellent thread, well worth a read.

elia ayoub 🌱 @ayoub.bsky.social · 2d

As a lifelong hate-watcher of #BBCQT it's been incredible to see the tone shift in last night's prog with @zackpolanski.bsky.social on. It should have never been that hard to call for common sense - and actually popular - policies. Someone is actually doing it.

Quick 🧵

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 2d

Not only did @zackpolanski.bsky.social conduct himself with integrity and honesty on #BBCQT, he also called out Reform directly for their far-right policies and associations. There is only one party combatting the rise of Reform and it's @greenparty.org.uk. Other parties act as their cheerleaders.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 2d

The audience were the MVP here (and Zach of course). So refreshing to hear people celebrate diversity and multiculturalism again.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 2d

Well you can’t be taken seriously. You did something 12 years ago!

Says the man from a party dripping in daily scandals, fascism and hatred.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 2d

👏 consistently applauded by the audience. Nice one Zack!

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 2d

Deafening applause as Zack Polanski tells Zia Yusuf that people's concern over immigration is because he spends all his time spreading misinformation and fear.

#bbcqt

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 2d

💯this - beyond the manipulative social algorithms and curated rage bait are a bunch of people with thoughtful and (mostly) kind-hearted views. Gave me hope.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 2d

I was thinking this too. What a thoughtful, level-headed bunch of people. It made me realise how warped the media had made me about the “average” British person (whatever that means).

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 2d

“Journalist” is doing a lot of heavy lifting for Annabel

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 2d

Nice to see the Pope wading in on this issue directly.

“Leo described a "new tyranny," which shuns any kind of oversight and where the economy is structured "in such a way that sacrifices are demanded of the masses in order to serve the needs of the powerful."

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The pope challenges modern societies who have done too little to eradicate inequality and calls people of good will to take on the mantle of social justice.

"I can only state once more that inequality is 'the root of all social ills'," he wrote.

Leo questioned a world where the wealth of the elite grows "exponentially" while many "millions of people die of hunger or survive in conditions unfit for human beings." He also criticized "ideologies that defend the absolute autonomy of the marketplace and financial speculation," with false promises "that a free-market economy will automatically solve the problem of poverty."

Leo described a "new tyranny," which shuns any kind of oversight and where the economy is structured "in such a way that sacrifices are demanded of the masses in order to serve the needs of the powerful." The poor, he wrote, are only allowed "drops that trickle down."

The pope openly challenged "prosperity theology" and called Christians to the practice of giving charity. "It will not solve the problem of world poverty, yet it must still be carried out, with intelligence, diligence and social responsibility," he wrote.

Popular movements that challenge "the empire of money," invite people to take on the cause to combat poverty alongside the poor, instead of on their behalf, and "make history," the pope said. It our duty, Leo said, to "make their voices heard, albeit in different ways, in order to point out and denounce such structural issues, even at the cost of appearing foolish or naïve."

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