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Themperor Palpatine @mxthemfatale.bsky.social · 2h

That the labour party see anything Zach Polanski is doing as a "threat" rather than the ideal ally in a desperately difficult time for the UK is pretty much everything wrong with them. Labour dropped* the torch of representing the people, Greens picked it up.
*threw away/sold/etc

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 3h

When I said we weren't here to be disappointed with Labour but to replace them. I meant it.

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Creature from the Jack Lagoon @jacklikesfilms.bsky.social · 3h

It's been great seeing the messaging start to cut through to people I know who aren't that online, certainly not here/Twitter anyway.

Friends who've never been persuaded to get involved in party politics have been talking about stuff from Greens they've seen on Insta, and are signing up.

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 3h

When I said we weren't here to be disappointed with Labour but to replace them. I meant it.

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Sylvia @sylvia-suffragette.bsky.social · 2h

At least there is some growth for Rachel Reeves and it means the UK are number 1 in the G7 for something

news.sky.com/story/uk-to-...

UK to have highest inflation in G7, IMF says

Economic performance has been upgraded this year, but downgraded for next.

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mae'n ddrwg 'da fi @hollowdev.bsky.social · 2h

Someone actually willing to fight back, never thought I'd see the day in British politics

Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 2h

Carole Malone, "Youu can't say what women's rights are because you're not a woman"

Zack Polanski, "You're not trans are you. We can all say you're not that thing so you can't have an opinion" 🔥

"You can still have an opinion from listening to people"

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Danger, ghosts etc. Mudford @danmud.bsky.social · 1h

I've just replaced my membership of the Labour party (30+ years) for membership of the Greens.

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

The hypocrisy of Carole Malone finding a word offensive and then immediately asking a man whose ancestors actually fled the nazis... this:

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Tired and Angry @dndnerd69.bsky.social · 1h

I support animal rights—do I look like a fucking alpaca?!

I’m a woman, and Carole Malone does not speak for me.

Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 2h

Carole Malone, "Youu can't say what women's rights are because you're not a woman"

Zack Polanski, "You're not trans are you. We can all say you're not that thing so you can't have an opinion" 🔥

"You can still have an opinion from listening to people"

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John Edwards @euclidianboxes.bsky.social · 1h

"I don't hear her talking about women's rights, I just hear her talking about trans people." absolutely spot on about Rowling.

Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 2h

Carole Malone, "Youu can't say what women's rights are because you're not a woman"

Zack Polanski, "You're not trans are you. We can all say you're not that thing so you can't have an opinion" 🔥

"You can still have an opinion from listening to people"

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undulatinggiraffe.bsky.social @undulatinggiraffe.bsky.social · 40m

Sorry to be blunt, but that guy just comes off as a nasty prick

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

"The problem in this country is not immigration. It's inequality." - @elliechowns.bsky.social

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sebzilla @sebzilla.bsky.social · 1h

"[20-somethings are] so law-abiding they don't even drink alcohol" by @jeremyvine.bsky.social making your point for you there. Making something legal doesn't compel people to do it, and often the opposite!

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undulatinggiraffe.bsky.social @undulatinggiraffe.bsky.social · 1h

But wait, I need to know, ARE YOUNG PEOPLE TOO SCRUFFY AT WORK THESE DAYS? Bet you don't want to force youths into suits either, you communist!

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1h

Legalise *and* regulate drugs.

This morning on @jeremyvine.bsky.social:

youtu.be/kBjqQAFdBRQ?...

Should we legalise all drugs? feat. Zack Polanski & Carole Malone | Jeremy Vine

YouTube video by Jeremy, Storm & Vanessa On 5

youtu.be

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undulatinggiraffe.bsky.social @undulatinggiraffe.bsky.social · 1h

Our boy Zack

Should we legalise all drugs? feat. Zack Polanski & Carole Malone | Jeremy Vine

YouTube video by Jeremy, Storm & Vanessa On 5

youtu.be

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Greens Organise @greensorganise.bsky.social · 22h

So you're one of the tens of thousands who have just joined the Green Party. Not sure what happens next? We’ve got you!

We’ve put together a short quiz to help you figure out how you can help make hope normal again.

Link in bio!

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 3h

When I said we weren't here to be disappointed with Labour but to replace them. I meant it.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 6h

"Israel is still limiting the number of aid trucks allowed to enter Gaza. Its only permitting 300, half the agreed number under the Trump plan"

So Israel continues to starve people in Gaza because they claim Hamas hasn't done something. The definition of collective punishment

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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 6h

One from the archives.

The number of vet practices owned by large corporations rose from 10% in 2013 to 60% in 2024, & over a similar period the prices they charge have increased by 70%- 80%. Entirely coincidence, I'm sure.

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 6h

Norwich train station used to have lovely independent coffee shop with great locally made cakes. Now it has been chain-stored like all the rest ☹️

Soulless. Dull. Tasteless

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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 5h

Things you love to see! The fight to end the Badger cull continues with new momentum!

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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 5h

The Fraud serialisation, Part Three: the money keeps rolling in

Cash was flowing into Labour Together - but Morgan McSweeney failed to declare it.

Little wonder, when it was used to astroturf against Corbyn and the Canary...
www.thecanary.co/the-fraud/20...

The Fraud serialisation, Part Three: the money keeps rolling in

Cash was flowing into Labour Together but Morgan McSweeney failed to declare it. Little wonder, when it was used to astroturf against Corbyn

www.thecanary.co

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Tony @antonyillahiwarren.bsky.social · 19h

The Green Party is doing well because it offers real hope and a change to the status quo, while the other parties offer nothing and/or hate.

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Lucy @hi-lucy.bsky.social · 22h

They are a good bunch :)
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Join the Green Party

Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.

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Sharon Curtis @sharoncurtis.bsky.social · 22h

But not just that. He has empathy and compassion, both of which our politics is sorely lacking in nowadays.

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The News Agents @newsagents.bsky.social · 22h

"You need to be unapologetic, someone who gets the modern media environment and social media, and is a competent speaker - all of which Polanski is."

Why Zack Polanski is one of the only UK politicians with a reason to be cheerful right now

www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/zack...

Zack Polanski: Can the Green Party leader ‘rebalance the scales’ of UK politics? | The News Agents

In little more than a month of leadership, Zack Polanski has grown the party’s membership and become a powerful figure on the left-wing of UK politics. Can he, and the Green Party, take this further…

www.thenewsagents.co.uk

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