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“We can have vast wealth in the hands of a few, or we can have a democracy. We cannot have both.”
Justice Brandeis
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Unlike my "X" account I was going to keep this less political and more of a place for "time out"
But the murder of Renee Good had led me to conclude this was a selfish idea, what you will now see is much the same from me as in the other place -
‘Unimaginable loss’: Renee Good family urges ‘empathy’ in call for justice
Relatives pay tribute to ‘extraordinary mother’ and hope killing by ICE agent leads to meaningful change
www.theguardian.com
I know I am really really old because I can remember a time when a LP MP would have been willing to do what @zackpolanski.bsky.social is doing.
You know support the fight of working people!
We're really proud of the platform we've built at Bold Politics in just four months and whilst we've loved having the hosts of Match of the Day and Loose Women on, it's also important that we share the stories of people without platforms too.
February 6, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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We're really proud of the platform we've built at Bold Politics in just four months and whilst we've loved having the hosts of Match of the Day and Loose Women on, it's also important that we share the stories of people without platforms too.
February 5, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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☑️ Lower bills

☑️ Tax the rich

☑️ Protect the NHS

✅️ Vote Green
Labour is briefing that they know they won't win the Gorton and Denton by election.

The Greens are favourites and are the only party that can stop Reform.

Lower bills, tax the rich, protect the NHS. We will win.
February 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Labour can't win Gorton and Denton. So, to keep Reform out please #VoteGreen.
Labour is briefing that they know they won't win the Gorton and Denton by election.

The Greens are favourites and are the only party that can stop Reform.

Lower bills, tax the rich, protect the NHS. We will win.
February 5, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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All the plaudits to Zack for platforming such an important but rarely heard issue effecting since of the most vulnerable in our country.

That I cannot recall any of Starmer's team doing this shows how much to the right that Labour have moved.
We're really proud of the platform we've built at Bold Politics in just four months and whilst we've loved having the hosts of Match of the Day and Loose Women on, it's also important that we share the stories of people without platforms too.
February 6, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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Zack Polanski: Underfunded schools for decades have made our education system and country weaker. Time for proper funding and real care. Watch his talk with NEU General Secretary Daniel Kebede.
Decades of under investment have weakened our schools - and that weakens the whole country.

We need real funding & care for education now.

Here's my conversation with the General Secretary of the National Education Union @danielkebedeneu.bsky.social 👇🏼

youtu.be/MD-wBnLxOsM?...
What Happens When You Underfund Education | Daniel Kebede | Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
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February 6, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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Really enjoyed this interview and it's refreshing that the journalist says she doesn't agree with all of my politics but still engages with the ideas.

You don't have to agree with me on everything. Just the basics: it's time to make hope normal again.

www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Zack Polanski: I thought what Keir Starmer said about me was vile
Green leader Zack Polanski is taking the fight to Labour with his brand of eco-populism — but while he’s riding high in the polls, do his economic policies really stack up?
www.standard.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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So glad this issue is being dragged into the light….

Big ups to our man @zackpolanski.bsky.social
Pressure building on govt to come clean about Mandelson's role in bringing US spy-tech firm Palantir into the heart of our NHS.

The fingerprints of Mandelson and his lobbying firm are all over these deals.

The rot goes to the heart of this Labour govt

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Calls to halt UK Palantir contracts grow amid ‘lack of transparency’ over deals
Opposition MPs urge Labour to pause public contracts with the US tech firm after attempts to examine deals blocked
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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You don’t have to agree with everything the Green Party are proposing, just the hope that things can change for the betterment of the 99.5%, rather than the 0.5%.
Really enjoyed this interview and it's refreshing that the journalist says she doesn't agree with all of my politics but still engages with the ideas.

You don't have to agree with me on everything. Just the basics: it's time to make hope normal again.

www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Zack Polanski: I thought what Keir Starmer said about me was vile
Green leader Zack Polanski is taking the fight to Labour with his brand of eco-populism — but while he’s riding high in the polls, do his economic policies really stack up?
www.standard.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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“It’s also the case that he might just be the most exciting politician of his generation.”

Perhaps after an endless conveyor belt of corruption, cronyism, corporate capture, career politicians and social destruction we should try something a little different?

Join.greenparty.org.uk
February 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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I'm still voting Green, even if they replace Keir Starmer with Jesus Christ.
February 6, 2026 at 11:42 AM
I remember a time when Labour MPs would be championing this cause, when they would be defending her and her colleagues - that time is long long gone.
Podcasts aren't just for famous people... youtube.com/shorts/3gYOk... via @YouTube
Podcasts aren't just for famous people...
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Listen to this - with AGI coming UBI is the only way to keep society together.
🎙️ "Do we have the political will to end poverty in the UK?" #shorts youtube.com/shorts/ZeCfX... via @YouTube
🎙️ "Do we have the political will to end poverty in the UK?" #shorts
YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales
youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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It's refreshing to see some genuine debate amidst the usual party-line antics, although one might wonder how long that will last in the current climate. MPs like Gardiner could earn handy Fantasy Parliament points if they keep steering clear of the more predictable conflicts.
February 5, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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Part of me's wondering what they'll try and cook up to kick Barry out of the party, although given how completely the mood's shifted it may be that the Labour Right are too far gone to even have the energy to try. Their goose is more cooked than a deep-fried turkey fail video.
February 5, 2026 at 10:08 PM