Spectraliser
@spectraliser.bsky.social
End the 2 party system, mainstream environmental 'extremist', grandfather, retired, #FBPE #FBPPR #XR
Mastodon - @[email protected]
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Quit the denigrating and have some respect and support for this hardworking,diligent government who's been delivering from day one and getting so much done at pace.
As it's said 'Rome wasn't built in a day' and it's only 18mths in to a 5yr term.
#Labourgetsthingsdone
#Labourlistens
As it's said 'Rome wasn't built in a day' and it's only 18mths in to a 5yr term.
#Labourgetsthingsdone
#Labourlistens
Apparently I should shut up & watch in silence as Starmer et al destroy civil liberties, criminalise grandmas, increase inequalities, scrap jury trials, support genocide, vilify migrants, refer to people like me as fleas, & hand the UK on a plate to Farage. So is that how democracy works now?
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@zackpolanski.bsky.social : we need to stop paying younger workers a lower minimum wage, we need to tax wealth more and redistribute that money, and we need to focus on the 99%, not the multi millionaires & billionaires that make up the 1%.
February 18, 2026 at 9:18 PM
@zackpolanski.bsky.social : we need to stop paying younger workers a lower minimum wage, we need to tax wealth more and redistribute that money, and we need to focus on the 99%, not the multi millionaires & billionaires that make up the 1%.
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Iain Dale asks @zackpolanski.bsky.social : "You've only been leader for not even 6 months yet.. you've taken the Greens to get to 15-17% in the opinion polls, in one or two polls you've actually overtaken Labour. How do you think you've managed that..."
February 18, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Iain Dale asks @zackpolanski.bsky.social : "You've only been leader for not even 6 months yet.. you've taken the Greens to get to 15-17% in the opinion polls, in one or two polls you've actually overtaken Labour. How do you think you've managed that..."
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I'm delighted that today the majority of the 2016 Trade Union Act was scrapped - a draconian Tory law that was deliberately designed to tie unions up in knots with red tape.
Now unions will have more rights to help win better pay and conditions in workplaces.
Now unions will have more rights to help win better pay and conditions in workplaces.
February 18, 2026 at 6:43 PM
I'm delighted that today the majority of the 2016 Trade Union Act was scrapped - a draconian Tory law that was deliberately designed to tie unions up in knots with red tape.
Now unions will have more rights to help win better pay and conditions in workplaces.
Now unions will have more rights to help win better pay and conditions in workplaces.
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All Filton 24 activists have now been acquitted of aggravated burglary.
This government has done everything it can to demonise the Palestine movement. It has failed.
History will be kind to those who tried to stop the genocide. It will condemn those who aided and abetted it.
This government has done everything it can to demonise the Palestine movement. It has failed.
History will be kind to those who tried to stop the genocide. It will condemn those who aided and abetted it.
February 18, 2026 at 6:58 PM
All Filton 24 activists have now been acquitted of aggravated burglary.
This government has done everything it can to demonise the Palestine movement. It has failed.
History will be kind to those who tried to stop the genocide. It will condemn those who aided and abetted it.
This government has done everything it can to demonise the Palestine movement. It has failed.
History will be kind to those who tried to stop the genocide. It will condemn those who aided and abetted it.
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This Ramadan your support helps UNRWA continue its work, hand in hand with #Palestine Refugees.
Your Zakat is what keeps us here. 100% of your Zakat goes directly to families in need.
Give today at: donate.unrwa.org/zakat
Your Zakat is what keeps us here. 100% of your Zakat goes directly to families in need.
Give today at: donate.unrwa.org/zakat
February 18, 2026 at 5:02 PM
This Ramadan your support helps UNRWA continue its work, hand in hand with #Palestine Refugees.
Your Zakat is what keeps us here. 100% of your Zakat goes directly to families in need.
Give today at: donate.unrwa.org/zakat
Your Zakat is what keeps us here. 100% of your Zakat goes directly to families in need.
Give today at: donate.unrwa.org/zakat
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More than 80 filmmakers denounce 'censorship' over Gaza at Berlinale - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/more-80-filmmakers-denounce-censorship-over-gaza-berlinale
More than 80 filmmakers denounce 'censorship' over Gaza at Berlinale
Tilda Swinton, Mike Leigh and Javier Bardem among those criticising 'silence' from film festival over Palestinians' plight
www.middleeasteye.net
February 18, 2026 at 4:40 PM
More than 80 filmmakers denounce 'censorship' over Gaza at Berlinale - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/more-80-filmmakers-denounce-censorship-over-gaza-berlinale
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Bannergate latest, in Gorton & Denton.
February 18, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Bannergate latest, in Gorton & Denton.
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Why would the US want to target judges and prosecutors at the International Criminal Court? What would possibly be the reason for this...?
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February 18, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Why would the US want to target judges and prosecutors at the International Criminal Court? What would possibly be the reason for this...?
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Global Jews for Palestine, composed of over 25 Jewish organizations on the six continents in more than 20 countries, is appalled by the criminal behaviour of the State of Israel. This country claims to act in the name of Jews worldwide. And yet the war crimes and crimes
https://is.gd/xpm7PW
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https://is.gd/xpm7PW
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February 18, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Global Jews for Palestine, composed of over 25 Jewish organizations on the six continents in more than 20 countries, is appalled by the criminal behaviour of the State of Israel. This country claims to act in the name of Jews worldwide. And yet the war crimes and crimes
https://is.gd/xpm7PW
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https://is.gd/xpm7PW
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Filton24 defendants, members of Palestine Action, found not guilty as prosecutors fail to provide evidence.
Pro-Palestine activists acquitted of burglary at Israeli arms site in UK
Filton24 defendants, members of Palestine Action, found not guilty as prosecutors fail to provide evidence.
www.aljazeera.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Filton24 defendants, members of Palestine Action, found not guilty as prosecutors fail to provide evidence.
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The minimum wage for young people is going to be lowered.
I suggest we lower the maximum wage.
100% tax on all income above £1m a year.
Would affect 0.2% of people, would bring in £200bn
I suggest we lower the maximum wage.
100% tax on all income above £1m a year.
Would affect 0.2% of people, would bring in £200bn
February 18, 2026 at 3:41 PM
The minimum wage for young people is going to be lowered.
I suggest we lower the maximum wage.
100% tax on all income above £1m a year.
Would affect 0.2% of people, would bring in £200bn
I suggest we lower the maximum wage.
100% tax on all income above £1m a year.
Would affect 0.2% of people, would bring in £200bn
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I have tabled a motion in parliament, calling on Buckingham Palace to publish all communication which references the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Statements of support for victims of Epstein’s abuse are insufficient if crucial information is still covered up.
Statements of support for victims of Epstein’s abuse are insufficient if crucial information is still covered up.
February 18, 2026 at 10:51 AM
I have tabled a motion in parliament, calling on Buckingham Palace to publish all communication which references the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Statements of support for victims of Epstein’s abuse are insufficient if crucial information is still covered up.
Statements of support for victims of Epstein’s abuse are insufficient if crucial information is still covered up.
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"Once you're neck deep in a genocide.. it is much easier often for the guilty parties to double down.. than fess up to the extent to which they have allowed themselves to be pawns of evil"
Kieran Andrieu on the psychology of those defending Israels genocide.
Kieran Andrieu on the psychology of those defending Israels genocide.
February 18, 2026 at 7:55 AM
"Once you're neck deep in a genocide.. it is much easier often for the guilty parties to double down.. than fess up to the extent to which they have allowed themselves to be pawns of evil"
Kieran Andrieu on the psychology of those defending Israels genocide.
Kieran Andrieu on the psychology of those defending Israels genocide.
Pro-Palestine activists acquitted of burglary at Israeli arms site in UK
"All defendants in the Filton24 case in the UK have been formally acquitted of aggravated burglary, after prosecutors said they could offer no evidence to support the charge"
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...
"All defendants in the Filton24 case in the UK have been formally acquitted of aggravated burglary, after prosecutors said they could offer no evidence to support the charge"
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...
Pro-Palestine activists acquitted of burglary at Israeli arms site in UK
Filton24 defendants, members of Palestine Action, found not guilty as prosecutors fail to provide evidence.
www.aljazeera.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Pro-Palestine activists acquitted of burglary at Israeli arms site in UK
"All defendants in the Filton24 case in the UK have been formally acquitted of aggravated burglary, after prosecutors said they could offer no evidence to support the charge"
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...
"All defendants in the Filton24 case in the UK have been formally acquitted of aggravated burglary, after prosecutors said they could offer no evidence to support the charge"
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...
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BREAKING: The Filton 24 have all had charges of aggravated burglary dropped. This is incredibly awkward because these are the charges Yvette Cooper had used to justify pretending they were terrorists👀
February 18, 2026 at 12:38 PM
BREAKING: The Filton 24 have all had charges of aggravated burglary dropped. This is incredibly awkward because these are the charges Yvette Cooper had used to justify pretending they were terrorists👀
Richard Burgon spelt 'Fascism' wrong
Apart from that, he is right, so why not leave & join a progressive party instead
Apart from that, he is right, so why not leave & join a progressive party instead
Factionalism at the top of the Labour Party has led to appalling decisions - from the winter fuel mess to Mandelson's appointment.
Sidelining members and trade union voices weakens our Party.
🌹 My @labourlist.bsky.social piece on the call to Restore Labour Democracy.
labourlist.org/2026/02/fact...
Sidelining members and trade union voices weakens our Party.
🌹 My @labourlist.bsky.social piece on the call to Restore Labour Democracy.
labourlist.org/2026/02/fact...
February 18, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Richard Burgon spelt 'Fascism' wrong
Apart from that, he is right, so why not leave & join a progressive party instead
Apart from that, he is right, so why not leave & join a progressive party instead
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As part of my commitment to share my salary with local causes, I’ve donated £3,000 to Breaking Barriers Building Bridges.
It’s an inspiring organisation dedicated to supporting young people in Nottingham by offering a variety of services, including football training, youth clubs and mentoring.
It’s an inspiring organisation dedicated to supporting young people in Nottingham by offering a variety of services, including football training, youth clubs and mentoring.
February 18, 2026 at 12:34 PM
As part of my commitment to share my salary with local causes, I’ve donated £3,000 to Breaking Barriers Building Bridges.
It’s an inspiring organisation dedicated to supporting young people in Nottingham by offering a variety of services, including football training, youth clubs and mentoring.
It’s an inspiring organisation dedicated to supporting young people in Nottingham by offering a variety of services, including football training, youth clubs and mentoring.
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🔥 Caroline Lucas: "Your position is utterly incoherent."
🔵 "We've got a party that pretends to be an insurgent party, an anti establishment, anti-elite party, and yet it's stuffed full of old Tory retreads."
🤔 "I mean, it just doesn't add up."
🔵 "We've got a party that pretends to be an insurgent party, an anti establishment, anti-elite party, and yet it's stuffed full of old Tory retreads."
🤔 "I mean, it just doesn't add up."
February 18, 2026 at 12:01 PM
🔥 Caroline Lucas: "Your position is utterly incoherent."
🔵 "We've got a party that pretends to be an insurgent party, an anti establishment, anti-elite party, and yet it's stuffed full of old Tory retreads."
🤔 "I mean, it just doesn't add up."
🔵 "We've got a party that pretends to be an insurgent party, an anti establishment, anti-elite party, and yet it's stuffed full of old Tory retreads."
🤔 "I mean, it just doesn't add up."
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Well this is interesting from @yougov.co.uk
Turns out that the @greenparty.org.uk are much more effective at attracting the anti-Reform/Tory vote than Labour
If you really want to keep the far right out of power, supporting the Greens is a clearly way to do it
Turns out that the @greenparty.org.uk are much more effective at attracting the anti-Reform/Tory vote than Labour
If you really want to keep the far right out of power, supporting the Greens is a clearly way to do it
February 18, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Well this is interesting from @yougov.co.uk
Turns out that the @greenparty.org.uk are much more effective at attracting the anti-Reform/Tory vote than Labour
If you really want to keep the far right out of power, supporting the Greens is a clearly way to do it
Turns out that the @greenparty.org.uk are much more effective at attracting the anti-Reform/Tory vote than Labour
If you really want to keep the far right out of power, supporting the Greens is a clearly way to do it
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After a 64-year blockade, US President Donald Trump is seeking regime change in Cuba.
Like the US attack on Venezuela, this is part of a pattern of US military aggression in Latin America to secure US dominance under the guise of ’security’.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Like the US attack on Venezuela, this is part of a pattern of US military aggression in Latin America to secure US dominance under the guise of ’security’.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
No fuel, no tourists, no cash – this was the week the Cuban crisis got real
Diplomats in Havana are preparing for an alternative Trump tactic: the country being starved until people take to the streets and the US can step in
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:19 PM
After a 64-year blockade, US President Donald Trump is seeking regime change in Cuba.
Like the US attack on Venezuela, this is part of a pattern of US military aggression in Latin America to secure US dominance under the guise of ’security’.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Like the US attack on Venezuela, this is part of a pattern of US military aggression in Latin America to secure US dominance under the guise of ’security’.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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This really shows how unrepresentative of public opinion our elections have become.
It's not just that seats in Parliament have little to do with how people voted.
It's also that people feel like they can't vote how they want in the first place.
We need PR more than ever.
It's not just that seats in Parliament have little to do with how people voted.
It's also that people feel like they can't vote how they want in the first place.
We need PR more than ever.
🧵/ With tactical voting ever more common, who do voters back when only two parties have a chance in their seat?
Con 31% v Ref 24%
Lab 35% v Ref 31%
Lab 29% v Con 28%
LD 41% v Ref 29%
LD 34% v Con 26%
LD 29% v Lab 21%
LD 26% v Grn 25%
Grn 42% v Ref 27%
Grn 37% v Con 29%
Grn 30% v Lab 20%
Con 31% v Ref 24%
Lab 35% v Ref 31%
Lab 29% v Con 28%
LD 41% v Ref 29%
LD 34% v Con 26%
LD 29% v Lab 21%
LD 26% v Grn 25%
Grn 42% v Ref 27%
Grn 37% v Con 29%
Grn 30% v Lab 20%
February 18, 2026 at 10:59 AM
This really shows how unrepresentative of public opinion our elections have become.
It's not just that seats in Parliament have little to do with how people voted.
It's also that people feel like they can't vote how they want in the first place.
We need PR more than ever.
It's not just that seats in Parliament have little to do with how people voted.
It's also that people feel like they can't vote how they want in the first place.
We need PR more than ever.
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“ #RamadanKareem to everyone marking the beginning of Islam's Holy Month.”
Full statement by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
Full statement by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
February 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM
“ #RamadanKareem to everyone marking the beginning of Islam's Holy Month.”
Full statement by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
Full statement by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
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Brits would decisively support rejoining the European Union if a new referendum were held, according to the latest polling from YouGov, with clear majorities emerging across all age groups – especially among younger voters
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bri...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bri...
Brits would overwhelmingly back Rejoin in new referendum
Brits would decisively support rejoining the European Union if a new referendum were held, YouGov polling has found.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Brits would decisively support rejoining the European Union if a new referendum were held, according to the latest polling from YouGov, with clear majorities emerging across all age groups – especially among younger voters
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bri...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bri...
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🧵/ With tactical voting ever more common, who do voters back when only two parties have a chance in their seat?
Con 31% v Ref 24%
Lab 35% v Ref 31%
Lab 29% v Con 28%
LD 41% v Ref 29%
LD 34% v Con 26%
LD 29% v Lab 21%
LD 26% v Grn 25%
Grn 42% v Ref 27%
Grn 37% v Con 29%
Grn 30% v Lab 20%
Con 31% v Ref 24%
Lab 35% v Ref 31%
Lab 29% v Con 28%
LD 41% v Ref 29%
LD 34% v Con 26%
LD 29% v Lab 21%
LD 26% v Grn 25%
Grn 42% v Ref 27%
Grn 37% v Con 29%
Grn 30% v Lab 20%
February 18, 2026 at 9:41 AM
🧵/ With tactical voting ever more common, who do voters back when only two parties have a chance in their seat?
Con 31% v Ref 24%
Lab 35% v Ref 31%
Lab 29% v Con 28%
LD 41% v Ref 29%
LD 34% v Con 26%
LD 29% v Lab 21%
LD 26% v Grn 25%
Grn 42% v Ref 27%
Grn 37% v Con 29%
Grn 30% v Lab 20%
Con 31% v Ref 24%
Lab 35% v Ref 31%
Lab 29% v Con 28%
LD 41% v Ref 29%
LD 34% v Con 26%
LD 29% v Lab 21%
LD 26% v Grn 25%
Grn 42% v Ref 27%
Grn 37% v Con 29%
Grn 30% v Lab 20%
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In the event only Labour and the Greens stood a chance of winning in a seat...
Current LD voters
Grn: 42%
Lab: 29%
Stick with LD: 16%
Current Con voters
Grn: 22%
Lab: 12%
Stick with Con: 41%
Current Ref voters
Grn: 16%
Lab: 7%
Stick with Ref: 54%
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Current LD voters
Grn: 42%
Lab: 29%
Stick with LD: 16%
Current Con voters
Grn: 22%
Lab: 12%
Stick with Con: 41%
Current Ref voters
Grn: 16%
Lab: 7%
Stick with Ref: 54%
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
February 18, 2026 at 9:41 AM
In the event only Labour and the Greens stood a chance of winning in a seat...
Current LD voters
Grn: 42%
Lab: 29%
Stick with LD: 16%
Current Con voters
Grn: 22%
Lab: 12%
Stick with Con: 41%
Current Ref voters
Grn: 16%
Lab: 7%
Stick with Ref: 54%
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Current LD voters
Grn: 42%
Lab: 29%
Stick with LD: 16%
Current Con voters
Grn: 22%
Lab: 12%
Stick with Con: 41%
Current Ref voters
Grn: 16%
Lab: 7%
Stick with Ref: 54%
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...