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ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 3h

Perhaps the most interesting part of this story is that Tommy Robinson was seen driving a silver Bentley. Wonder what all his working class supporters make of that?

BBC News - Tommy Robinson refused to give phone Pin to protect 'journalistic material'
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Tommy Robinson refused to give police phone Pin to protect 'journalistic material'

The far-right activist was charged under the Terrorism Act over an incident at the Channel Tunnel in July 2024.

www.bbc.com

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ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 7h

Despite the good news about the ceasefire and hostages being released, is anyone feeling quite nauseous how Trump is being feted for his role in the 'deal' and the sycophantic TV coverage? 🤮

Now release the Epstein Files!

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ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 9h

Definitely. Our left of centre parties need a mature and pragmatic approach to future elections. Better still, give us Proportional Representation now!

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ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 10h

This feels like no fluke or protest movement. The Greens now have real political direction with forward-looking policies that people can relate to, and a charismatic leader in @zackpolanski.

(Bots need not bother with facile comments about hypnosis & boobs...)

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Green party reaches 100,000 members for first time after Polanski becomes leader

Green party in England and Wales has had near-50% rise in membership since since Zack Polanski took over last month

www.theguardian.com

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ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 11h

They obviously missed a rather large pro-Palestine protest in London at the weekend, too. Must have been looking the other way...

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ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 11h

@zackpolanski is really leading the charge to expose Nigel Farage for the charlatan, liar and traitor to this country that he is...

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

Glad to see Nigel Farage has finally remembered Nathan Gill, former leader of Reform in Wales - found guilty of taking bribes from Russia.

Maybe he'll now remember how much he took from Putin's propaganda broadcaster Russia Today for all his TV appearances when he was a MEP?

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ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 11h

Now up to 72% 'Yes'!

Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 16h

This poll in The Times is still open.

Go to —> compass.pressekompass.net/compasses/ti...

ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 11h

Trump and his acolytes are treating the USA and the rest of the world like a giant game of Monopoly, amassing ever greater wealth, but in the game, all the other players are eliminated until there is only one winner. What will become of them in reality? 🤔

ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 1d

The prospect of that happening is just laughable...but you can bet that the MAGAs believe it!

ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 2d

My best claim to a connection with Charlotte Church is that I once sat on a chair in a South Wales pub, where she had been sitting the night before! ❤️☺️

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2d

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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ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 2d

A couple of days ago I was called a 'snowflake' after expressing support for Zack Polanski's Green Party policies. I'll take that. It's not the killer insult they thought it was. I just support common sense politics that looks to the future! 💚

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ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 3d

So, more time for the Greens on TV then...😏

ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 3d

And the Greens are surging so it will get closer yet! There has never been a better time to introduce Proportional Representation...

ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 4d

Can't see that having much impact in our sleepy village. They close at 9pm now apart from Fridays and Saturdays!

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ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 5d

I've looked at that option too, but I haven't yet been able to find any local provider who can do it! Of course, that wouldn't help the many people who couldn't afford the price of around £100, even if they wanted to.

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ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 5d

I think you should qualify with such health issues. Please check the NHS website or with your GP. It could be important.

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ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 5d

Well, this is interesting...the Covid spike is serious enough to reintroduce mask wearing in hospitals yet, as 60 and 70 year olds, neither my wife and I would qualify for booster jabs under current guidelines. 😷💉

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Shropshire hospitals to reintroduce face masks after Covid-19 spike

Face masks will apply to parts of the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Telford's Princess Royal Hospital from Wednesday.

www.bbc.co.uk

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ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 6d

I know it's not very PC to say this out loud, but how does the racist Robert Jenrick think that his outburst is going to attract votes to a party led by a black woman?

Surely, his defection to ReformUK is now only a matter of time?🤔

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 6d

Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham

Shadow justice secretary criticised for suggesting he could tell how integrated Handsworth was based on 90-minute visit Robert Jenrick complained about visiting an area of Birmingham where he “didn’t see another white face” and said it was not the kind of country he wanted to live in. After highlighting the lack of white people, the shadow justice secretary said it was not about “the colour of your skin or your faith” and he wanted people to live alongside each other. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 6d

But he won't, because the Tories won't get anywhere near to being in power for years. He'll be off to ReformUK soon and become their poster boy...

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ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 6d

Why is any story from the Conservative Party conference even considered newsworthy? The Tories are finished, just like the media is determined that the Greens won't even get started. Jenrick's only future lies with ReformUK, home of all the other failed Tories.

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ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 6d

Indeed, but it was hard to watch. I tried to rescue the injured bird, but it hid and I couldn't find it. 😕

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ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 6d

As cute as they seem, I have also seen their ruthless side when one of the flock was struggling to fly. It was chased from the feeders & attacked by a couple of birds until they left without the injured one. Apparently, they won't have a weak bird slowing the flock, so it was completely ostracised.

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ShropshireGreenMan @shropshiregreenman.bsky.social · 6d

I've noticed them here, too. But where do they go in summer? I seldom see them, then.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 6d

‘Fiery and spectacular’ rainbow of autumn colour set to bloom across UK

National Trust gardeners expect vivid hues and bountiful fungi, nuts and berries thanks to recent weather conditions The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness is likely to be particularly vivid this year, with the combination of a sun-drenched summer and rainy September causing excellent conditions for autumn colour in many of the UK’s loveliest gardens. Experts at the National Trust are predicting a long, gradual wave of reds and yellows, the warm conditions meaning annuals and herbaceous perennials are having a second flush, adding to the bright palette. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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