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Ruth Watson @ruthwatson.bsky.social · 4h

The #CountryNWestern bros were #Antifa

Real men hate fascism.

(To watch the original programme, check out the post by @classicnal.bsky.social further down the thread).

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 19h

Country fans are upset with Zach Bryan after he criticized ICE in a song.

But don't let it be known that Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, and Johnny Cash all despised fascism and leaned heavily to the left.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 24m

“You can’t blame austerity on one hand, but then say it’s the immigrants. The immigrants haven’t caused austerity.”

Zack Polanski takes on Reform’s Zia Yusuf over spreading of misinformation on #BBCQT

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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 38m

After pointing out that she's an immigrant Joanna Lumley asks why we don't fix the problems that create asylum seekers and address climate change

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 3h

Nigel Farage accuses teachers of "poisoning our kids" on race issues.

Here's a reminder of what teachers and fellow pupils at Farage's own school remember of his own views on that subject.

www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 15h

Trump pressure to hike UK drug prices could cost NHS billions.

Corporate profits will increase. NHS budget will buy less. People to pay higher taxes or face public service cuts.

To avoid bullying UK Govt must produce cheaper generic drugs.

Who governs UK - Govt, Trump, Corporations?

Trump pressure to hike UK drug prices could cost NHS billions, experts warn

Anew deal will only trigger further increased price demands and make healthcare in the UK more expensive, say experts

www.independent.co.uk

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 8h

Latest poll puts Greens just two points behind Labour. When I said we weren't here to be disappointed in Labour but to replace them, I meant it.

Join us and let's make hope normal again.

join.greenparty.org.uk

Poll from find out now showing greens on 15 and labour and Tories on 17. Reform on 32.

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Mothin Ali @mothinali.bsky.social · 6h

We're at 95,000!
What are you waiting for
join.greenparty.org.uk
Be part of the fastest growing movement for change!

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Oh God, What Now? – the politics podcast @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social · 10h

“I have in my hand something we should all respect and revere.”

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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 12h

I see Reform UK are on #BBCQT again tonight, would one of the other panelists kindly ask

Is it fiscally responsible for Nathan Gill to make anti EU, pro Russia statements in exchange for bribes

But for Nigel Farage to make anti EU, pro Russia statements, without bribes?

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

Mike Johnson’s abrupt closure of the House had more to do with stalling a congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation than previously reported, and it appears to have been a direct response to the Treasury’s surrender of Epstein’s financial records.

SCOOP: Johnson closed House hours after Congress received Epstein’s financial records

The decision to shut down the House — and by extension the government — came hours after the Oversight Committee received documents from the US Treasury.

www.beltway.news

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PoliticsJOE @politicsjoe.bsky.social · 10h

Palestine activists shut down weapons manufacturer arming IDF youtu.be/c_ld0krMYUo

Palestine activists shut down weapons manufacturer arming IDF

YouTube video by PoliticsJOE

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Hylder Adox @hylderadox.bsky.social · 10h

Hopefully this time, and it doesn't get broken by Netanyahu again in a bid to maintain control/stay out of prison.

Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 12h

Chris Sidoti from the UN Commission of Inquiry is hopeful but anxious.

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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 11h

Claire Manera from MSF: "Not only have the Israeli forces prevented us from safely receiving medical supplies, food & fuel for more than 6 months now, they've killed more than 1,500 healthcare workers, & one week ago Israeli forces attacked our MSF colleagues, killing 2 of them"

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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 11h

"Its an incomplete joy because we've lost a lot. I don't have a spoon or a fork in my house, its just some stones. Other lost families, some lost everything they own. Others lost legs and limbs, some lost everything, some went missing as well"

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Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 15h

News of the ‘first phase’ of a ceasefire in Gaza is a moment of real hope. This must be the first step of many, including release of all hostages, full humanitarian access to Gaza, and self-determination for Palestinians.

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Cat Neilan @catneilan.bsky.social · 11h

Days after we revealed that it had been months since Farage last updated his register, he has done so - adding £190,000 worth of earnings going back as far as early May in some cases

The update is registered 3rd Oct - the day we went to his team for a right of reply

Cat Neilan @catneilan.bsky.social · 5d

Exclusive: Nigel Farage has not updated his register since May, despite continuing to present his GB News show, record Cameo videos and being a verified X user

Qus are now being asked about the non-registration of his shareholding in GB parent co All Perspectives

observer.co.uk/news/politic...

‘Nine-jobs Nigel’ Farage denies not declaring extra earni...

Roles outside Parliament make Reform leader the highest-earning MP, but register of interests has not been updated since end of May

observer.co.uk

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Ben Fenton @benfenton.bsky.social · 11h

If a news organisation is making -200% margin after five years, it is not a commercial operation and should be assumed to have a different purpose.

Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 13h

The channel lost £33 million to communicate its content to a large audience
www.business-live.co.uk/enterprise/g...

GB News suffers huge loss despite doubling revenue and growing audience

The TV channel, whose well-known presenters include Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, fell to a pre-tax loss of £33.4m in the year to 31 May, 2024

www.business-live.co.uk

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Hylder Adox @hylderadox.bsky.social · 23h

So a panel of 2 Tory's, an IEA shill and Yusuf all stacked against Zack... Might be spicy! I predict Bruce will allow them to shout over him constantly, particularly the IEA fool.

Cllr Nick Hartley - Green Party @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social · 1d

The first time I’ve been looking forward to watch Question Time in quite a while!

Go on @zackpolanski.bsky.social!

#bbcqt

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Marie @mare777.bsky.social · 1d

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Zack Polanski Terrifies the Establishment — And They’re Panicking

YouTube video by KernowDamo

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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 1d

These images are separated by one day

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ACORN the union @acornunion.bsky.social · 1d

This isn’t an unavoidable fact of life. It’s the direct result of policy choices made my those in power.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

Kemi Badenoch blames those crossing borders for our problems. It’s a lie aimed to distract.

The real issue is a system protecting the super-rich while nurses & carers can’t make ends meet. Tax wealth fairly, fund public services properly. This is how we give Britain hope again.

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Hylder Adox @hylderadox.bsky.social · 1d

How many more unnecessary mistakes can this Gov make before they finally get rid of the Blue Labour stranglehold that's killing their party and ruining the country further?

Kevin Schofield @kevinschofied.bsky.social · 1d

EXCL: PM facing Labour rebellion over Digital ID.

No10 setting up "outreach" meetings to win over unhappy MPs.

MP says: "Overtures from them won’t shift people and those who support it think No.10′s reverse Midas touch has tainted it for another 5 years.”

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/exclus...

Exclusive: Keir Starmer Facing Mounting Labour Rebellion Over Digital ID Cards

MPs believe Downing Street's "mishandling" of the policy has set it back five years.

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk

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Waitman Wade Beorn, PhD, FRHistS @waitmanwbeorn.com · 1d

Ok. But are there any downsides?

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 1d

As revealed by Channel 4 News’ documentary, UK arms exports to Israel have hit record highs — £408,000 in June and £316,000 in September.

The government says it’s restricting sales, but the data says otherwise.

The UK must end all arms sales to Israel now.

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