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Sarah Streatfeild
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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 1d
Tim Crosland offers a first-hand account of his recent treatment by police and reflects on what these escalating clampdowns mean for democracy and justice in the UK.

- @BylineTimes

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Meet the Ex-Goverment Lawyer Arrested under the Terrorism Act...
YouTube video by Byline TV
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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 1d
Israel has now killed two health workers every day, and one journalist every three days, for two years

New figures reveal the extent to which Israel has been targeting workers who are supposed to be protected under international law
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
Israel has now killed two health workers every day, and one journalist every three days, for two years
New figures reveal the extent to which Israel has been targeting workers who are supposed to be protected under international law
www.thecanary.co
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Mark Berry @boulezian.bsky.social · 4d
Actually existing - and deeply concerning - antisemitism.
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 4d
The Greens requested an interview on the Laura Kuenssberg Show with Zack Polanski when he was elected leader, but were denied, with a promise to interview him during Green conference instead.

This was then scrapped citing the Manchester synagogue attack. Polanski is both Jewish and from Manchester
BBC Laura Kuenssberg Show Accused of Anti-Green Bias After Cancelling Zack Polanski Interview
The new Green Party leader was the only major party leader not to have been granted a conference interview on the flagship BBC show
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 4d
www.thenorthstar.com/p/the-one-ph...
📸 The one photo that Israel NEVER wants you to see or understand
100% of these cars and any casualties inside of them, that Israel claims Hamas destroyed on October 7th, were ALL blown up by Israeli bombs, missiles, and drones under their "Hannibal Directive"
www.thenorthstar.com
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 7d
www.democracynow.org/2025/10/3/he...
Over 1,000 Rabbis and Jewish Peace Activists in Brooklyn Demand Gaza Ceasefire
Here in New York, more than 1,000 rabbis and Jewish peace activists led a protest Thursday demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and an end to U.S. arms transfers to Israel. They gathered at Brookly...
www.democracynow.org
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Progressive International @progintl.bsky.social · 6d
Immigration Judge Jamee Comans has ordered Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to either Syria or Algeria, in a move seen widely as retaliation for Khalil's Palestine activism. Available in ES and EN.
Immigration judge orders Mahmoud Khalil to be deported
Immigration Judge Jamee Comans has ordered Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to either Syria or Algeria, in a move seen widely as retaliation for Khalil's Palestine activism.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 6d
London now.

Country next.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Greens ‘on track’ to supplant Labour as favourite party in London, says Zack Polanski
Exclusive: poll asked voters to rank parties on how favourably they felt about them, with strong support in capital and among younger voters
www.theguardian.com
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Sarah Streatfeild @sarahsviolin.bsky.social · 6d
World Leaders: Protect the Sumud Flotilla Now action.eko.org/a/world-lead...
World Leaders: Protect the Sumud Flotilla Now
Right now, the last remaining vessel of the Sumud Flotilla, The Marinette, is approaching Gaza's waters -- carrying brave activists who are all risking their lives to break Israel’s illegal siege on G
action.eko.org
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Sarah Streatfeild @sarahsviolin.bsky.social · 6d
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
Save NHS dentistry now!
I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...
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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 6d
BREAKING: Over a thousand people gather in Trafalgar Square to oppose genocide and the Palestine Action ban.

Police have already started arresting peaceful protestors under the Terrorism Act for silently holding signs which say "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action"
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 7d
Day 2 and the energy at @greenparty.org.uk conference is amazing!

Join today - and we could even overtake the Lib Dems in membership by the end tomorrow. Let's do this!!!! 🚀

Join.greenparty.org.uk
Zack at the podium with Bold Politics.
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 7d
Zack Polanski’s response to the Manchester terror attack has been a masterclass in mature statesmanship.

Soulful, human, eloquent, empathetic, nuanced, confident and focused on healing.

And bold. It has shone in contrast to so much weaponising or ill thought through commentary.

Thank you Zack. 💪
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 6d
At Green Party conference, hearing the shocking stat that 70% of schools have less funding in real terms than 2010
Building a fairer future: the state of education today - national education union fringe at Green Party conference
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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 6d
Police arrest peaceful protestors under the Terrorism Act for silently holding signs in opposition to genocide and the Palestine Action ban.

The absurd proscription was a huge political misstep that has led to over a thousand people arrested for sign holding. It must be lifted.
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Sarah Streatfeild @sarahsviolin.bsky.social · 7d
Migration is Britain’s superpower. Our future depends on embracing that truth, not denying it
Zack Polanski
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Migration is Britain’s superpower. Our future depends on embracing that truth, not denying it | Zack Polanski
Labour has lost its nerve. At our party conference this weekend, we’re gathering to set things right, says Green party leader Zack Polanski
www.theguardian.com
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Ireland against Fascism @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · 7d
Absolutely amazing ❤️🇵🇸❤️
#Insorgiamo
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Mark Berry @boulezian.bsky.social · 8d
How unsurprising. This unspeakable 'government' is now exploiting yesterday's synagogue murders to attack those marching against the Palestinian genocide. Brazen racism: both identifying Jewish people with the terror-state of Israel, and as ever valuing Palestinian lives at less than nothing.
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Sarah Streatfeild @sarahsviolin.bsky.social · 7d
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation
For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences. They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
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Sarah Streatfeild @sarahsviolin.bsky.social · 8d
I stand with @DeclassifiedUK.org - I've just signed my name. Join me in telling Westminster that you care about freedom of the press.
secure.declassifieduk.org/page/178447/...
Defend Press Freedom
I stand with Declassified UK - I've just signed my name. Join me in telling Westminster that you care about freedom of the press.
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Sarah Streatfeild @sarahsviolin.bsky.social · 8d
“When governments fail, we sail”. www.thenewhumanitarian.org/opinion/2025...
From the Global Sumud Flotilla to the UN General Assembly: Where are the humanitarians?
Civil society movements are carrying the mantle of humanitarian values that national and global institutions have all too willingly abandoned.
www.thenewhumanitarian.org
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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 10d
The Prime Minister could not bring himself to acknowledge the genocide in Gaza during his one-hour conference speech.

We know why: if he did, he would be admitting his government's complicity in the greatest crime of our time.

End all military cooperation with Israel, now.
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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 8d
Israel’s illegal interception of the Gaza Aid Flotilla is an affront to human decency.

My piece for @novaramedia.com.

novaramedia.com/2025/10/02/i...
Israel’s Illegal Interception of the Gaza Aid Flotilla Is an Affront to Human Decency | Novara Media
Israel’s detention of hundreds of peaceful activists - including my constituent, Novara Media’s Kieran Andrieu - is both a violation of their human rights and a further act of cruelty against the peop...
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 8d
UK workers take bad bosses to employment tribunals for unfair treatment and dismissal, and win cases.

But bosses don't pay. Some liquidate companies and start another one to dodge payments.

Workers can't afford legal action. Successive govts have done nothing, embolden abusive practices.
'I won £65,000 at an employment tribunal – but I haven't seen a penny'
A BBC investigation reveals thousands of workers are still missing out on tribunal payouts.
www.bbc.co.uk
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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 8d
I am horrified by the news of multiple stabbings at a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur.

My thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims of this heinous antisemitic attack.

We must defend a society where people of all faiths can practice their religion in safety and peace
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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 8d
40 great books for children in year 5 aged 9-10, including modern and classic titles by Vashti Hardy, Polly Ho-Yen, Christopher Lloyd, Cornelia Funke, Maz Evans, Malorie Blackman & more.

#kidlit #teachertwitter

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Books for Year 5 children aged 9-10
Here's our list of 40 recommended reading books for 9-10-year-olds in Year 5 classes in Key Stage 2 of UK primary schools.For more information on each of the...
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