Richard Baker
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"The crisis consists precisely in the fact that the old is dying and the new cannot be born; in this interregnum a great variety of morbid symptoms appear."
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"The rise in support isn’t just about polls. Polls measure opinion. What we’re seeing is something deeper, a shift in political culture itself." @zackpolanski.bsky.social in the New Statesman.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"The rise in support isn’t just about polls. Polls measure opinion. What we’re seeing is something deeper, a shift in political culture itself." @zackpolanski.bsky.social in the New Statesman.
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"In its 10 years of existence, [press 'regulator' IPSO] has launched no standards investigations and fined no one."
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A crisis at the Jewish Chronicle shows the toothlessness of the press watchdog
The country’s longest-standing Jewish newspaper ran fabricated stories that have prompted a widespread inquiry in Israel. But at home, the press regulator has show little interest in holding the title
open.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:55 AM
"In its 10 years of existence, [press 'regulator' IPSO] has launched no standards investigations and fined no one."
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"I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made."
-- Franklin D. Roosevelt
-- Franklin D. Roosevelt
Farage thinks I'm a maniac?
Starmer thinks the Greens are nuts?
Badenoch thinks I'm weird?
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Starmer thinks the Greens are nuts?
Badenoch thinks I'm weird?
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December 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
"I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made."
-- Franklin D. Roosevelt
-- Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Solidarity with the hunger strikers.
It is an egregious violation for them to be held on remand - without trial or conviction.
All for protesting against a genocide. Shameful.
It is an egregious violation for them to be held on remand - without trial or conviction.
All for protesting against a genocide. Shameful.
December 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Solidarity with the hunger strikers.
It is an egregious violation for them to be held on remand - without trial or conviction.
All for protesting against a genocide. Shameful.
It is an egregious violation for them to be held on remand - without trial or conviction.
All for protesting against a genocide. Shameful.
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Greens welcome #GreatBritishRailways but what about rolling stock?
ROSCOs paid £275m in dividends to shareholders last year - a huge drain on public finances!
I urge the Government to find ways to bring our rolling stock into public hands.
ROSCOs paid £275m in dividends to shareholders last year - a huge drain on public finances!
I urge the Government to find ways to bring our rolling stock into public hands.
December 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Greens welcome #GreatBritishRailways but what about rolling stock?
ROSCOs paid £275m in dividends to shareholders last year - a huge drain on public finances!
I urge the Government to find ways to bring our rolling stock into public hands.
ROSCOs paid £275m in dividends to shareholders last year - a huge drain on public finances!
I urge the Government to find ways to bring our rolling stock into public hands.
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Pretty sure this is the only paper reporting on this
Tomorrow's front page 📰
'The UK is letting these people die'
'The UK is letting these people die'
December 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Pretty sure this is the only paper reporting on this
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I spoke in Parliament today to challenge the misinformation from those claiming this tribunal as a 'win' for the anti-trans agenda.
In fact it found Ms Peggie harassed a colleague for being trans, and it dismissed almost all her claims.
It also found that trans segregation is not supported in law.
In fact it found Ms Peggie harassed a colleague for being trans, and it dismissed almost all her claims.
It also found that trans segregation is not supported in law.
We've written & published a short summary statement regarding the Sandie Peggie V NHS Fife Health Board employment tribunal case & the judgment given yesterday. Much of the media coverage has missed key information, the most important aspect being that all claims against Dr Beth Upton were dismissed
December 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I spoke in Parliament today to challenge the misinformation from those claiming this tribunal as a 'win' for the anti-trans agenda.
In fact it found Ms Peggie harassed a colleague for being trans, and it dismissed almost all her claims.
It also found that trans segregation is not supported in law.
In fact it found Ms Peggie harassed a colleague for being trans, and it dismissed almost all her claims.
It also found that trans segregation is not supported in law.
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Hope is here. In just 5 hours, we hit our £100,000 target. We're upping our target. Let's take the fight to Reform in May.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🎉 Our crowdfunder is close to a quarter of a million pounds from thousands of donors.
💚 For a party that will lower bills, tax billionaires, fund the NHS, defend migrant workers and tackle the climate crisis!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
💚 For a party that will lower bills, tax billionaires, fund the NHS, defend migrant workers and tackle the climate crisis!
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December 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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As an ex President of a WI I am so sad about the news, I can't see why this had to happen, 40 years transwomen have been fully welcomed as members, with sisterly solidarity and love. Sad and angry this had to change. Why a group can't just say we're alright ta, leave us as we are, it's no problem?
December 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
As an ex President of a WI I am so sad about the news, I can't see why this had to happen, 40 years transwomen have been fully welcomed as members, with sisterly solidarity and love. Sad and angry this had to change. Why a group can't just say we're alright ta, leave us as we are, it's no problem?
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Amu Gib is extremely frail
For 10 days the prison refused to acknowledge she was on hunger strike
Another prisoner, Qesser (20), has dangerously low BP + high heart rate, blocked from hospital care
They're political prisoners held without trial
They must be bailed and proper medical treatment 🇵🇸
For 10 days the prison refused to acknowledge she was on hunger strike
Another prisoner, Qesser (20), has dangerously low BP + high heart rate, blocked from hospital care
They're political prisoners held without trial
They must be bailed and proper medical treatment 🇵🇸
December 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Amu Gib is extremely frail
For 10 days the prison refused to acknowledge she was on hunger strike
Another prisoner, Qesser (20), has dangerously low BP + high heart rate, blocked from hospital care
They're political prisoners held without trial
They must be bailed and proper medical treatment 🇵🇸
For 10 days the prison refused to acknowledge she was on hunger strike
Another prisoner, Qesser (20), has dangerously low BP + high heart rate, blocked from hospital care
They're political prisoners held without trial
They must be bailed and proper medical treatment 🇵🇸
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on my way to visit two of the Hunger Strike prisoners who are being held at HMP Bronzefield
These political prisoners are demanding the closure of Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer, it supplies at least 85% of the land army equipment and drones used by the Israeli military
These political prisoners are demanding the closure of Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer, it supplies at least 85% of the land army equipment and drones used by the Israeli military
December 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
on my way to visit two of the Hunger Strike prisoners who are being held at HMP Bronzefield
These political prisoners are demanding the closure of Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer, it supplies at least 85% of the land army equipment and drones used by the Israeli military
These political prisoners are demanding the closure of Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer, it supplies at least 85% of the land army equipment and drones used by the Israeli military
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When will Ofsted acknowledge that maybe the problem is the expectation of schools? Rigid discipline, narrow dull curriculums, endless exam practice?
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Ofsted: Too many pupils 'out of step with school life'
Chief inspector also warns social media and smartphones are partly responsible for disruptive behaviour
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 12:26 PM
When will Ofsted acknowledge that maybe the problem is the expectation of schools? Rigid discipline, narrow dull curriculums, endless exam practice?
schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-too-m...
schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-too-m...
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They're all kicking off.
The last gaps of the old broken system that protected their power & wealth.
Change is coming.
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The last gaps of the old broken system that protected their power & wealth.
Change is coming.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
They're all kicking off.
The last gaps of the old broken system that protected their power & wealth.
Change is coming.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
The last gaps of the old broken system that protected their power & wealth.
Change is coming.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Survation was the only pollster to be consistently showing the Greens below 10%, but with this latest surge, every pollster now shows the Green Party in double digits.
The party's support ranges from 10 to 18 per cent.
The party's support ranges from 10 to 18 per cent.
November 29, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Survation was the only pollster to be consistently showing the Greens below 10%, but with this latest surge, every pollster now shows the Green Party in double digits.
The party's support ranges from 10 to 18 per cent.
The party's support ranges from 10 to 18 per cent.
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In 24 hours this has now raised £150,000.
Thank you to the thousands of people who have donated.
Let's make small donations normal again!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Thank you to the thousands of people who have donated.
Let's make small donations normal again!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Hope is here.
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
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November 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
In 24 hours this has now raised £150,000.
Thank you to the thousands of people who have donated.
Let's make small donations normal again!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Thank you to the thousands of people who have donated.
Let's make small donations normal again!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
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#OtD 28 Nov 1985 a Shell report showed they knew that global heating was real, caused by fossil fuels, and that global temp and sea levels were rising and would rise further. Shell covered it up and began sponsoring fake studies to deny climate change stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1004...
November 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
#OtD 28 Nov 1985 a Shell report showed they knew that global heating was real, caused by fossil fuels, and that global temp and sea levels were rising and would rise further. Shell covered it up and began sponsoring fake studies to deny climate change stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1004...
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Delighted to be speaking at this charity concert at Wembley in March.
Tickets on sale 10am Tuesday!
Trans rights are human rights. 🏳️⚧️
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Tickets on sale 10am Tuesday!
Trans rights are human rights. 🏳️⚧️
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Sugababes, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Wolf Alice and more to play all-star charity concert for trans rights
Organised by Olly Alexander and the Mighty Hoopla festival to ‘fight back against the politics of fear and exclusion’, Trans Mission will take place at Wembley Arena in March
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Delighted to be speaking at this charity concert at Wembley in March.
Tickets on sale 10am Tuesday!
Trans rights are human rights. 🏳️⚧️
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Tickets on sale 10am Tuesday!
Trans rights are human rights. 🏳️⚧️
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
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Hope is here.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Hope is here.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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I’m glad pressure from the Greens has forced Labour’s budget a little to the left. All the more reason to vote Green!
November 27, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I’m glad pressure from the Greens has forced Labour’s budget a little to the left. All the more reason to vote Green!
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Last night's meeting of #Bedford Council included passing @greenparty.org.uk motion, committing to defend all residents whose homes are threatened w/ demolition for #EWR, investigating designs for Bedford station (& options for #railway nth of station) to make sure there's no need to demolish homes.
November 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Last night's meeting of #Bedford Council included passing @greenparty.org.uk motion, committing to defend all residents whose homes are threatened w/ demolition for #EWR, investigating designs for Bedford station (& options for #railway nth of station) to make sure there's no need to demolish homes.
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The diplomatic "achievement" of the ceasefire was to recalibrate the tempo of the genocide sufficiently to get it off the front pages and the news bulletins, thus alleviating the political pressure on Israel's western accomplices.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Israel still committing genocide in Gaza, Amnesty International says
The NGO’s chief says last month’s ceasefire ‘risks creating a dangerous illusion that life in Gaza is returning to normal’
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The diplomatic "achievement" of the ceasefire was to recalibrate the tempo of the genocide sufficiently to get it off the front pages and the news bulletins, thus alleviating the political pressure on Israel's western accomplices.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Climate change is going to shorten our lives. Its that simple. Cutting emissions and adapting to the chaos is a matter of personal survival!
November 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Climate change is going to shorten our lives. Its that simple. Cutting emissions and adapting to the chaos is a matter of personal survival!
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Macclesfield Central (Cheshire East) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 41.8% (+19.7)
🌹 LAB: 28.6% (-25.7)
➡️ RFM: 15.8% (New)
🌳 CON: 9.1% (-4.5)
⚖️ EQU: 2.5% (New)
🔶 LDM: 2.2% (-7.7)
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2023.
🌍 GRN: 41.8% (+19.7)
🌹 LAB: 28.6% (-25.7)
➡️ RFM: 15.8% (New)
🌳 CON: 9.1% (-4.5)
⚖️ EQU: 2.5% (New)
🔶 LDM: 2.2% (-7.7)
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2023.
November 20, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Macclesfield Central (Cheshire East) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 41.8% (+19.7)
🌹 LAB: 28.6% (-25.7)
➡️ RFM: 15.8% (New)
🌳 CON: 9.1% (-4.5)
⚖️ EQU: 2.5% (New)
🔶 LDM: 2.2% (-7.7)
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2023.
🌍 GRN: 41.8% (+19.7)
🌹 LAB: 28.6% (-25.7)
➡️ RFM: 15.8% (New)
🌳 CON: 9.1% (-4.5)
⚖️ EQU: 2.5% (New)
🔶 LDM: 2.2% (-7.7)
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2023.