James Freeman-Gray
@jamesbfg.bsky.social
Organisational design and development. Hiker. Photographer. Photojournalist. Traveller. Scotland. 🏳️🌈
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Like any system - certain characteristics indicate something is harmfully out of balance. Like a toxic algae bloom.
Billionaire are one of those indicators.
Billionaire are one of those indicators.
Dr Phil White from Patriotic Millionaires discusses the harmful influence big money plays in modern politics | Bylines Scotland
Dr Phil White of Patriotic Millionaires UK on big money in politics
Dr Phil White from Patriotic Millionaires discusses the harmful influence big money plays in modern politics
bylines.scot
February 1, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Like any system - certain characteristics indicate something is harmfully out of balance. Like a toxic algae bloom.
Billionaire are one of those indicators.
Billionaire are one of those indicators.
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I assume there’ll be a crime scene tent outside Peter’s house presently with squads of coppers rifling through his stuff, all of it live on television. Because we already established that how we investigate political corruption in this country, isn’t it.
February 1, 2026 at 2:16 PM
I assume there’ll be a crime scene tent outside Peter’s house presently with squads of coppers rifling through his stuff, all of it live on television. Because we already established that how we investigate political corruption in this country, isn’t it.
S tier Incel.
February 1, 2026 at 4:11 PM
S tier Incel.
“one of this year’s big political themes: a long-festering sense of disconnection and fury reaching a new extreme, thanks to a government that seems strangely powerless to even begin to tackle it.”
Always a joy to read John’s perspective.
Always a joy to read John’s perspective.
Latest from me: I went to Gorton & Denton, and found the national condition, raging on www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
In Gorton and Denton, I found a long-festering sense of fury that Labour has no idea how to tackle | John Harris
The people I met were disconnected and angry at the same time. Even if Labour somehow wins this byelection, how does it arrest the slide into hopelessness, asks Guardian columnist John Harris
www.theguardian.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:03 PM
“one of this year’s big political themes: a long-festering sense of disconnection and fury reaching a new extreme, thanks to a government that seems strangely powerless to even begin to tackle it.”
Always a joy to read John’s perspective.
Always a joy to read John’s perspective.
The Labour Together cartel on fine form. Dodge, avoid, obfuscate: protect the status quo, support the guilty if it serves them.
They are knee-deep in the swamp of it all. Active and willing participants to the destruction of their party and the welcoming of a fascist government.
They are knee-deep in the swamp of it all. Active and willing participants to the destruction of their party and the welcoming of a fascist government.
BREAKING: “Lord Mandelson remains a member of the House of Lords taking the Labour whip. Given last nights revelations.. do you think he should be stripped of the Labour whip?”
Skys Trevor Philips asks Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Steve Reed
Skys Trevor Philips asks Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Steve Reed
February 1, 2026 at 9:15 AM
The Labour Together cartel on fine form. Dodge, avoid, obfuscate: protect the status quo, support the guilty if it serves them.
They are knee-deep in the swamp of it all. Active and willing participants to the destruction of their party and the welcoming of a fascist government.
They are knee-deep in the swamp of it all. Active and willing participants to the destruction of their party and the welcoming of a fascist government.
This is the way.
"Community ownership under a CBS... is increasingly being embraced by fired-up groups to buy land and take it out of the speculative developer market."
Power to the parish: can community ownership successfully scale up?
The UK government has hopes of doubling the size of the co-operative sector, evolving the model beyond post offices and pubs to brownfield sites and storied estates
giftarticle.ft.com
February 1, 2026 at 8:25 AM
This is the way.
“They’ve done such a good job dividing us and conquering us. It’s really incredible how good at it they are. It would be awe-inspiring if it wasn’t so evil and destructive.”
Our Rulers Are Psychopaths And They’re Making Everything Awful
The US is preparing for war with Iran.
They’re going in for the kill shot on Cuba.
The latest batch of Epstein emails looks horrifying.
The US is full of protests because ICE keeps killing people.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/our-rulers...
The US is preparing for war with Iran.
They’re going in for the kill shot on Cuba.
The latest batch of Epstein emails looks horrifying.
The US is full of protests because ICE keeps killing people.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/our-rulers...
Our Rulers Are Psychopaths And They're Making Everything Awful
Reading by Tim Foley:
www.caitlinjohnst.one
February 1, 2026 at 8:18 AM
“They’ve done such a good job dividing us and conquering us. It’s really incredible how good at it they are. It would be awe-inspiring if it wasn’t so evil and destructive.”
“You’d think all this evidence that we are ruled by deranged psychopaths would unite us against them, but it doesn’t. The population is more angrily, bitterly divided against itself than ever.”
Our Rulers Are Psychopaths And They’re Making Everything Awful
The US is preparing for war with Iran.
They’re going in for the kill shot on Cuba.
The latest batch of Epstein emails looks horrifying.
The US is full of protests because ICE keeps killing people.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/our-rulers...
The US is preparing for war with Iran.
They’re going in for the kill shot on Cuba.
The latest batch of Epstein emails looks horrifying.
The US is full of protests because ICE keeps killing people.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/our-rulers...
Our Rulers Are Psychopaths And They're Making Everything Awful
Reading by Tim Foley:
www.caitlinjohnst.one
February 1, 2026 at 8:16 AM
“You’d think all this evidence that we are ruled by deranged psychopaths would unite us against them, but it doesn’t. The population is more angrily, bitterly divided against itself than ever.”
So many sad little boys with their fragile egos and mummy issues - hidden behind a mask of cruelty, so no one can see how lost they are.
The Reform rising star who stands with ICE
Joseph Boam, a councillor and Farage favourite, has given his support to the trigger-happy MAGA militia in the wake of the latest shooting
www.thenewworld.co.uk/rats-in-a-sa...
Joseph Boam, a councillor and Farage favourite, has given his support to the trigger-happy MAGA militia in the wake of the latest shooting
www.thenewworld.co.uk/rats-in-a-sa...
The Reform rising star who stands with ICE
Jospeh Boam, a councillor and Farage favourite, has given his support to the trigger-happy MAGA militia in the wake of the latest shooting
www.thenewworld.co.uk
January 30, 2026 at 7:12 AM
So many sad little boys with their fragile egos and mummy issues - hidden behind a mask of cruelty, so no one can see how lost they are.
Sad day for the billionaire-backed TERF brigade. Squish squish 🥲
January 29, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Sad day for the billionaire-backed TERF brigade. Squish squish 🥲
This isn’t just a fight for Gorton & Denton. It isn’t even just a fight between Greens and Reform.
It’s an ideological fight between a millionaire-backed, cynical power grab Vs community organising, collective power and a much needed revitalisation of what democracy should be.
It’s an ideological fight between a millionaire-backed, cynical power grab Vs community organising, collective power and a much needed revitalisation of what democracy should be.
Hundreds of people are already out campaigning in Gorton & Denton.
We vote on our candidate tonight.
Tomorrow, the real work begins.
An incredible time to be in the Green Party 💚
join.greenparty.org.uk
We vote on our candidate tonight.
Tomorrow, the real work begins.
An incredible time to be in the Green Party 💚
join.greenparty.org.uk
"It all leads to this moment."
Get involved in Gorton and Denton and help us elect the fifth Green Party MP ⤵️
Get involved in Gorton and Denton and help us elect the fifth Green Party MP ⤵️
January 29, 2026 at 7:41 PM
This isn’t just a fight for Gorton & Denton. It isn’t even just a fight between Greens and Reform.
It’s an ideological fight between a millionaire-backed, cynical power grab Vs community organising, collective power and a much needed revitalisation of what democracy should be.
It’s an ideological fight between a millionaire-backed, cynical power grab Vs community organising, collective power and a much needed revitalisation of what democracy should be.
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As a great sage (some random on reddit) once said: FB and Sky has done to our parents what our parents thought video games and rap music was going to do to us.
January 29, 2026 at 9:34 AM
As a great sage (some random on reddit) once said: FB and Sky has done to our parents what our parents thought video games and rap music was going to do to us.
“The law would make it a criminal offence for politicians to make a false or misleading statement of fact to help an election candidate.”
Can you even imagine…
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/wal...
Can you even imagine…
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/wal...
Wales looks to pass ban on politicians lying during elections
The Welsh government is aiming to pass a law which would ban politicians from lying during Welsh elections.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:06 AM
“The law would make it a criminal offence for politicians to make a false or misleading statement of fact to help an election candidate.”
Can you even imagine…
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/wal...
Can you even imagine…
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/wal...
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NEW: Our investigation for @thenerve_news reveals not only that Peter Thiel’s Palantir is completely enmeshed in our critical national infrastructure.
It’s also the ‘cloud support’ for our nuclear weapons system 🤯
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It’s also the ‘cloud support’ for our nuclear weapons system 🤯
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www.thenerve.news/p/palantir-t...
January 28, 2026 at 11:32 AM
NEW: Our investigation for @thenerve_news reveals not only that Peter Thiel’s Palantir is completely enmeshed in our critical national infrastructure.
It’s also the ‘cloud support’ for our nuclear weapons system 🤯
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www.thenerve.news/p/palantir-t...
It’s also the ‘cloud support’ for our nuclear weapons system 🤯
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www.thenerve.news/p/palantir-t...
Millions in dark money donations will never cover up the fact they a bunch of greedy, inept clowns who couldn’t find their way out of a fridge.
Big thanks to Reform for helping us keep out Reform in Gorton & Denton.
January 27, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Millions in dark money donations will never cover up the fact they a bunch of greedy, inept clowns who couldn’t find their way out of a fridge.
More cowardice.
More diet authoritarianism.
More Labour Together self-sabotage.
I’ve never seen so many own goals since Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Boris Johnson, Theresa May, David Cameron, Tony Blair or good old Maggie.
More diet authoritarianism.
More Labour Together self-sabotage.
I’ve never seen so many own goals since Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Boris Johnson, Theresa May, David Cameron, Tony Blair or good old Maggie.
Andy Burnham blocked from byelection race by Labour ruling committee
Andy Burnham blocked from byelection race by Labour ruling committee
Decision likely to set off ferocious row between Keir Starmer loyalists and allies of Greater Manchester mayor
Labour’s national executive committee has blocked Andy Burnham’s request to seek selection for the Gorton and Denton byelection, according to Labour sources.
The decision is likely to set off a ferocious row with allies of the Greater Manchester mayor. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:18 PM
More cowardice.
More diet authoritarianism.
More Labour Together self-sabotage.
I’ve never seen so many own goals since Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Boris Johnson, Theresa May, David Cameron, Tony Blair or good old Maggie.
More diet authoritarianism.
More Labour Together self-sabotage.
I’ve never seen so many own goals since Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Boris Johnson, Theresa May, David Cameron, Tony Blair or good old Maggie.
People. Planet. Hope.
The Greens have a huge opportunity to role model a new “united kingdom” - not through archaic, unequal power structures but through a common cause and the shared belief in a better world for all.
I’d vote for that.
The Greens have a huge opportunity to role model a new “united kingdom” - not through archaic, unequal power structures but through a common cause and the shared belief in a better world for all.
I’d vote for that.
I’m really glad that our members have chosen to strengthen the relationship with our friends in the @greenparty.org.uk
We are looking forward to working with @zackpolanski.bsky.social and others to elect a record number of Greens in Scotland, Wales and England in May! 💚
We are looking forward to working with @zackpolanski.bsky.social and others to elect a record number of Greens in Scotland, Wales and England in May! 💚
January 25, 2026 at 8:29 AM
People. Planet. Hope.
The Greens have a huge opportunity to role model a new “united kingdom” - not through archaic, unequal power structures but through a common cause and the shared belief in a better world for all.
I’d vote for that.
The Greens have a huge opportunity to role model a new “united kingdom” - not through archaic, unequal power structures but through a common cause and the shared belief in a better world for all.
I’d vote for that.
“Davos was divided between those who want to enslave all of humanity and those who are smart enough to realise that would include them.”
www.normalisland.co.uk/p/2026-the-y...
www.normalisland.co.uk/p/2026-the-y...
2026: the year the World Economic Forum admitted that every conspiracy theory is real...
I expect you are distraught this year’s World Economic Forum has come to an end, and once again, you missed out because you didn’t get an invitation.
www.normalisland.co.uk
January 25, 2026 at 6:34 AM
“Davos was divided between those who want to enslave all of humanity and those who are smart enough to realise that would include them.”
www.normalisland.co.uk/p/2026-the-y...
www.normalisland.co.uk/p/2026-the-y...
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The Nazi SA - Sturmabteilung, or Storm Troopers - were often recruited from the dregs of society: barely literate failures incapable of holding down a job and only fit for murder and terror. The scum of Germany. Hitler gave them free rein to vent their rage on their betters. Sound familiar, America?
January 24, 2026 at 5:42 PM
The Nazi SA - Sturmabteilung, or Storm Troopers - were often recruited from the dregs of society: barely literate failures incapable of holding down a job and only fit for murder and terror. The scum of Germany. Hitler gave them free rein to vent their rage on their betters. Sound familiar, America?
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A must read from @jamesbfg.bsky.social
“We cannot rely on media monopolies to paint an honest picture of where we live or where the greatest threats lie. […] Citizen journalism is one such route. It gives us a voice to counterbalance divisive narratives and bypass the mainstream media”
“We cannot rely on media monopolies to paint an honest picture of where we live or where the greatest threats lie. […] Citizen journalism is one such route. It gives us a voice to counterbalance divisive narratives and bypass the mainstream media”
Changing the narrative is how we bring communities together | James Freeman-Gray
Changing the narrative is how we bring communities together
To cut through the divisiveness, we must tell stories that connect our communities
bylines.scot
January 24, 2026 at 9:28 AM
A must read from @jamesbfg.bsky.social
“We cannot rely on media monopolies to paint an honest picture of where we live or where the greatest threats lie. […] Citizen journalism is one such route. It gives us a voice to counterbalance divisive narratives and bypass the mainstream media”
“We cannot rely on media monopolies to paint an honest picture of where we live or where the greatest threats lie. […] Citizen journalism is one such route. It gives us a voice to counterbalance divisive narratives and bypass the mainstream media”
Huge kudos to Dan Walker and Channel 5 for this thoughtful, well-considered interview. Zack Polanski coming across as genuine, authentic and connected as always.
youtu.be/VeSrh7HN2lo?...
youtu.be/VeSrh7HN2lo?...
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is proud to be ‘woke’ and 'furious' at Trump's second State Visit
YouTube video by 5 News
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January 24, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Huge kudos to Dan Walker and Channel 5 for this thoughtful, well-considered interview. Zack Polanski coming across as genuine, authentic and connected as always.
youtu.be/VeSrh7HN2lo?...
youtu.be/VeSrh7HN2lo?...
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"From soup kitchens, to community organising to charities supporting refugees, Glasgow is, like many places across the UK, full of individuals bringing us together across cultures, backgrounds and beliefs."
#Glasgow
#NewScots
#Scotland🏴
#Glasgow
#NewScots
#Scotland🏴
Changing the narrative is how we bring communities together
To cut through the divisiveness, we must tell stories that connect our communities
bylines.scot
January 23, 2026 at 8:51 AM
"From soup kitchens, to community organising to charities supporting refugees, Glasgow is, like many places across the UK, full of individuals bringing us together across cultures, backgrounds and beliefs."
#Glasgow
#NewScots
#Scotland🏴
#Glasgow
#NewScots
#Scotland🏴
An article I wrote for Bylines Scotland.
To cut through the divisiveness, we must tell stories that connect our communities.
To cut through the divisiveness, we must tell stories that connect our communities.
To cut through the divisiveness, we must tell stories that connect our communities | James Freeman-Gray
Changing the narrative is how we bring communities together
To cut through the divisiveness, we must tell stories that connect our communities
bylines.scot
January 23, 2026 at 8:19 AM
An article I wrote for Bylines Scotland.
To cut through the divisiveness, we must tell stories that connect our communities.
To cut through the divisiveness, we must tell stories that connect our communities.
People are exhausted. People are angry. People are running to stand still.
It does not need to be like this. But it will be until we elect someone who puts people before profit, and society’s needs over shareholders.
It’s time for change. It’s time for hope.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
It does not need to be like this. But it will be until we elect someone who puts people before profit, and society’s needs over shareholders.
It’s time for change. It’s time for hope.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 7:37 PM
People are exhausted. People are angry. People are running to stand still.
It does not need to be like this. But it will be until we elect someone who puts people before profit, and society’s needs over shareholders.
It’s time for change. It’s time for hope.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
It does not need to be like this. But it will be until we elect someone who puts people before profit, and society’s needs over shareholders.
It’s time for change. It’s time for hope.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Say after me: the issue is not the kids, the issue is zero accountability for the social media platforms.
'You can vote at 16 but can't use social media at 15 and 364 days' is not a coherent policy platform.
January 15, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Say after me: the issue is not the kids, the issue is zero accountability for the social media platforms.