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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 1d

"The UK has gone from a bathroom ban being unthinkable to a Labour government implementing an extraordinarily authoritarian one—without a vote." www.liberalcurrents.com/britains-bat...

Britain’s Bathroom Ban

The UK has gone from a bathroom ban being unthinkable to a Labour government implementing an extraordinarily authoritarian one—without a vote.

www.liberalcurrents.com

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Simon @tenspiders.bsky.social · 1d

#Brighton & #Hove against racism - Unity rally. Saturday October 18th 12 noon The Level.

Poster showing people marching with the Brighton pavilion in the background and promoting Brighton and Hove against racism Unity March, Saturday October 18th noon at The Level.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2d

Our movement is living rent free in the heads of Telegraph journalists at the moment.

Join me in being ‘a threat to the right that they never saw coming’.

join.greenparty.org.uk

The greens may be the threat that the right never saw coming.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2d

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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Steve Hyndside @stevehyndside.bsky.social · 3d

Let’s make hope normal again.

@zackpolanski.bsky.social

youtu.be/qxt4HCjd7VA

Let's Make Hope Normal Again - Green Party Political Broadcast

YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales

youtu.be

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Simon @tenspiders.bsky.social · 5d

Seeing the real intention behind all those flags on the A259 unfurl as Peacehaven mosque is firebombed.

www.theargus.co.uk/news/2551820...

Men run for their lives from fire after arson attack at mosque

There has been a fire at a mosque. A man was seen escaping with his life after the fire starts

www.theargus.co.uk

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Joshua Reed Eakle 🗽 @joshuaeakle.com · 7d

The end of due process for immigrants is the end of due process for citizens.

Few understand this.

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SW20ed #Edinburgh @sw20.info · 7d

The same in #Edinburgh. It invested in its public realm to increase walking and cycling and Mastercard reported a 20% increase in local spend.

Many other benefits were also evidenced in the multi year study - despite predictions of disaster, the scheme was anything but.

🚌 🚶‍♀️ 🚲 95% of people interview travelled by sustainable means

⬆️🚶‍♀️pedestrian satisfaction up

⬆️🚲Local residents cycling more to work 8% to 12% to 15% over three years

⬆️📈residents support increased from 49% to 68%, opposition drops from 11% to 9%

⬆️🅿️satisfaction with local parking is up

⬆️🛍️Traders support for scheme increases from 12% to 60%

⬇️ 🛒vacant shops down - it’s up in similar areas in Edinburgh

⬆️💳Mastercard data shows local spending in scheme area up 20% (wow!)

⬇️🚗traffic levels down 27% since 2018

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 7d

"I'm here to talk about what others won’t. To tell the truth about what makes our country great and what makes it not so great. While others thrive on creating scapegoats, I am here to tell you a different story."

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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Zoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social · 8d

People recognised as refugees fleeing persecution & granted the right to live in the UK to be denied the right to be joined safely by their spouse & children.

This Labour govt is a moral void, a stinking darkness, an empty hollow of cowardice & contempt. #r4today www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Starmer to end asylum ‘golden ticket’ of resettlement and family reunion rights

People granted asylum will have to earn right to invite family in plan charities call ‘straight from populist playbook’

www.theguardian.com

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Simon @tenspiders.bsky.social · 8d

So the City of London is running a consultation on keeping the Hampstead & Highgate Ponds trans-inclusive. Or not.

Comment here: hampstead-heath-bathing-ponds.commonplace.is

Future access to the Hampstead Heath Bathing Ponds

Inviting feedback from pond users, the local community, and stakeholders on how the Kenwood Ladies’, and Highgate Men’s ponds should operate in the future.

hampstead-heath-bathing-ponds.commonplace.is

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Albion Life @albionlife.bsky.social · 10d

One of our really valued and valuable community partners is the Hanover Homeless Project who use the #AlbionHub for storage of items which go into their starter packs for homeless people taking on a first tenancy. More on them below....
#Brighton #Community
www.hanoverhomelessproject.co.uk

Home | Mysite

www.hanoverhomelessproject.co.uk

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Linda Lombard @heavensgone.bsky.social · 11d

And while ordinary people are told there’s no money, Labour are rolling out the red carpet for the super-rich. Literally selling £50k lunches with ministers. That’s not a party of the people for the many, that’s a party auctioning itself off to the highest bidders

greenparty.org.uk/2025/09/29/b...

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Solidarity RPM @solidarityrpm.bsky.social · 11d

Memorial for Gaza

A public installation commemorating 20,000 children killed in the genocide

Friday 3rd October 2025
10am - 8pm
Jubilee Square (outside library)
Brighton

Music, readings, and poetry for a collective day of reflection

Organised by Brighton & Hove Ceasefire Coalition

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Albion Life @albionlife.bsky.social · 14d

Our digital inclusion project 'IT for Everyone' is on Thursday afternoons. All welcome!!!

#Brighton #DigitalInclusion #Community

Flyer describing the IT for Everyone Digital Inclusion sessions which take place at the Albion Life Hub on the ground floor of Thornsdale on Albion Hill BN2 9NN. These are drop in session giving advice on phone/tablet use and support using our shared PCs to develop skills

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 18d

"This Labour government is no kind of green government."

@sianberry.bsky.social speaks to Sky News about Labour's baffling decision to allow a second runway at Gatwick airport.

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 14d

Well this is RACING along and means compulsory ID will be debated in Parliament soon. Needs more Brighton Pavilion signatures in my opinion. You know what to do: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

Petition: Do not introduce Digital ID cards

We demand that the UK Government immediately commits to not introducing a digital ID cards. There are reports that this is being looked at.

petition.parliament.uk

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David Brennan @magnatom.bsky.social · 14d

Yes, the prison sentence is inadequate. But what about the driving ban? Why is this driver ever allowed to get behind the wheel again?! WHY?! 😡😡😡 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Judge says four years jail for M8 crash 'may seem inadequate'

Dylan Hood was high on cocaine and had been driving at 134mph just before the three-car collision

www.bbc.co.uk

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Simon @tenspiders.bsky.social · 14d

Another day, another piece of casual cruelty from the #Labour machine.

No practical purpose served here. Damaging the justice system on a self defeating quest to outrun reform by stealing its clothes.

www.theguardian.com/law/2025/sep...

Ministers plan to allow naming and shaming of offenders completing community sentences

Exclusive: critics say the move, part of the sentencing bill for England and Wales, would bring shame upon families of offenders

www.theguardian.com

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 20d

Be Seen.
A New PSA

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James @arisenjames.bsky.social · 15d

So I took down about five. Someone came out and gave me a bottle of wine

James @arisenjames.bsky.social · 15d

Man down. Same time next week 👍

A torn union flag on a pile of rubbish next to a cutting tool on a pole.

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 15d

After being used in WW2 compulsory ID cards were abolished in 1952 because of the widespread sentiment that they are fundamentally at odds with British values and civil liberties.

That was true then and it’s true now. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Keir Starmer to announce plans for digital ID scheme

The prime minister believes a new scheme would help crack down on illegal working in the UK.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 14d

Everyone: What's government doing about the cost of living crisis, the climate crisis, and the unfolding genocide in Gaza?

Labour: "We will mandate people carry Brit cards".

This government's priorities are painfully out of touch and increasingly authoritarian.

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Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 15d

Local government reorganisation goes before cabinet today. The issue went before scrutiny committee on Monday #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

www.brightonandhovenews.org/2025/09/24/s...

Shake up could freeze council tax bills for Peacehaven and Falmer

Council tax bills could be frozen for people from neighbouring areas if they become part of Brighton and Hove, it

www.brightonandhovenews.org

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Simon @tenspiders.bsky.social · 15d

“We solemnly promise to do what we promised not to do whilst keeping our promise not to do it.”

So done with being disapointed by Labour!

#KeepItInTheGround #JustStopOil

www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Ed Miliband looking into more North Sea drilling despite Labour pledge

Exclusive: Energy secretary examining ways to allow oil and gas exploration without breaking manifesto promise

www.theguardian.com

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