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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 19h

I’ve spoken to TfL workers who are terrified.

One worker told me he can’t sleep, he doesn’t know what to say to his family. Another, pregnant with her first child, fears she’ll be deported before giving birth.

You can watch my exchange with the Mayor here ⬇️

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Loss of skilled workers in London | Caroline Russell

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 19h

I raised the devastating impact of sudden visa rule changes with the Mayor – over 200 TfL workers are at risk of deportation.

These are people who trusted the system, built lives here and are now left in limbo.

I'm glad the Mayor has committed to lobby the Government and support these workers.

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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 1d

Green Party's Zack Polanski to Reform UK's Zia Yusuf,

"Do you ever think that immigration is the number one problem because you spend a lot of time spreading misinformation and fear?"

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Anita R @venividiverily.bsky.social · 1d

I could watch Zack Polanski utterly wreck Zia Yusuf ALL DAY LONG.

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Kevin the Librarian 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈 @the-librarian.bsky.social · 18h

@zackpolanski.bsky.social on #bbcqt last night, with the Former IEA head of Comms. to his right, Tory party amnesiac to his left and a rattled Reform millionaire shouting insults opposite, he still managed to control the narrative and take them all to task. Good job!

Anita R @venividiverily.bsky.social · 1d

I could watch Zack Polanski utterly wreck Zia Yusuf ALL DAY LONG.

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Natalia Kubica @nataliakubica.bsky.social · 1d

"Nigel Farage talks about [immigration] being the 'end of democracy' because of the way certain ethnic minorities are voting. These aren't 'robust words'... This is racism, it's fascism, and we should call it out" ~ @zackpolanski.bsky.social SMASHING it on #BBCQT

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Natalia Kubica @nataliakubica.bsky.social · 1d

"Why is it always hard choices for our working class communities, for people living in poverty?... Why are these not tricky choices for multimillionaires and billionaires? We need to tax wealth, not work. It is time for a tax on the super-rich." ~ @zackpolanski.bsky.social on #BBCQT 💚

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𝓐𝓷𝓭𝔂🦋 @andychester.bsky.social · 1d

It’s odd really but listening to Zack Polanski makes me feel sharper, more informed like I’ve just absorbed something meaningful. He’s got this rare quality intelligent, grounded and genuinely principled. You don’t often see that in politics these days. He’s in a league of his own 🔥 #bbcqt

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chiller @thechiller.bsky.social · 1d

This is hilarious, all the rw lumps on the panel are saying to the audience "you're all SO CONCERNED about immigration", and the audience is saying "no we're not, immigration is great."

I genuinely think Zack Polanski is more attuned to how the audience feels than the others are. #bbcqt #GreenParty

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Joanna Hastings @joannahastings.bsky.social · 1d

Zia Yusuf says the shortage of jobs for young doctors is due to immigrants. My understanding it's due to lack of govt funding/planning for enough necessary specialist training positions. The NHS is crying out for more doctors and we have the workforce, but jobs haven't been put in place. #bbcqt

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Mothin Ali @mothinali.bsky.social · 1d

The #BBCQT audience proved what I keep saying, the 'problem' of migration is manufactured, the media hypes it up, the far-right hypes it up, social media bots hypes it up

Decent people recognise the benefits & necessity of immigration

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Britain’s Immigration Panic Is Manufactured | Deputy Green Leader Mothin Ali Interview

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Ed Poole @edpoole1975.bsky.social · 22h

A brilliant performance from @zackpolanski.bsky.social on #bbcqt last night.

Voters who saw it will be in no doubt that the Green Party is about way more than just the environment.

And that Labour and the Tories are done and the battle is between Reform and the Green Party.

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Eddie Burfi @eddieburfi.bsky.social · 1d

Former Head of Comms for the IEA, Annabel Denham, says the super rich will leave if we have a wealth tax.

Yes, the very same IEA that brought us Liz Truss’ disastrous mini budget. 🤦🏽‍♂️

Green Party leader Zack Polanski explains that their taxable assets can’t leave. #bbcqt

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Better Red Than Dead 🤘 @beingkindiseasy.bsky.social · 1d

Funny how Russian bribery gets mentioned by @zackpolanski.bsky.social on #BBCQT & Zia Yusuf gets very upset!

Good, about time someone stood up to Reform.

Fair play Zack as the panel seemed rattled by you.

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

Here we go!

@zackpolanski.bsky.social is on Question Time #BBCQT

Like what you hear? Join us for as little as £6. You could be our 100,000th member! join.greenparty.org.uk

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Natalia Kubica @nataliakubica.bsky.social · 1d

Feeling inspired by @zackpolanski.bsky.social's performance on #BBCQT?

Join a growing movement of over 95,000 working together for a fairer, greener society ⬇️

join.greenparty.org.uk

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

“Why is it always hard choices for working-class communities — not for multimillionaires and billionaires?”

Zack Polanski calls for a tax on the super-rich on #BBCQT

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Nate Higgins 🏳️‍🌈 @natehiggins.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight Newham Labour councillors voted unanimously to reject full divestment of Newham’s pension fund from complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

@newhamgreens.bsky.social and Newham Independents fought strongly but Labour blocked it.

We won’t stop - now we take the fight to the ballot box.

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Newham Cyclists @newhamcyclists.uk · 10d

Today we're launching our #GreenwayFlushedAway campaign.
🚽😱 384 days since Thames Water shut Newham's ONLY safe north/south cycleway
❌🤕 4 years of danger, at least 4 injuries—and it'll get worse
🪧💩 Tell Thames: no more closures until they pay for a safe diversion!
newhamcyclists.uk/greenway-flu...

Greenway: Flushed Away! – Newham Cyclists

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Bold Politics with Zack Polanski @boldpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

Everyone in the country should know this name

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Newham Greens @newhamgreens.bsky.social · 1d

🗣️ Zack Polanski talking sense
😃Like what you see?
💚Be part of the #greensurge
✍️ join.greenparty.org.uk
👍#AbolishBadThings

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

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

I’ve often thought what I’d say if I had the opportunity to tell senior Reform politicians what I think of the damage they are doing to our society.

@zackpolanski.bsky.social speaks for so many of us!

Blame the politicians for what’s broken. Let’s elect more Green ones!

#BBCQT

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Peter Welsh @peterwelsh68.bsky.social · 1d

Just watched @zackpolanski.bsky.social speak without fear on
BBC Question Time.

Stuck to his principles and never shrank from saying what needed to be said.

Zack was himself under extreme pressure and I've never been more proud to be a Green.

Where's my rosette at?

#bbcqt

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Cllr Dr Max Morris @maxmorris.bsky.social · 1d

I thought @zackpolanski.bsky.social was brilliant on #BBCQT tonight despite a hostile panel and personal attacks. Calling out fascism and racism rather than blaming immigrants, calling for a wealth tax rather than blaming poor and disabled people for needing a properly funded welfare system.

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E J Hartley 💚 @idoneathunk.bsky.social · 1d

#bbcqt viewers, here's that link you're looking for 💚

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