David Stansell
@daves1412.bsky.social
(Green) politics, tech. Trying to answer the question “How?”
Accessible in fediverse as @[email protected]
Please note: Highly unlikely to respond to DM's, unless I know you in the physical realm!
Accessible in fediverse as @[email protected]
Please note: Highly unlikely to respond to DM's, unless I know you in the physical realm!
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When @greenparty.org.uk makes decisions, the outcomes are good. Join now - we need this at the national government level (international would be helpful right now too….).
So proud of Bristol's Green councillors delivering more affordable homes that Bristolians desperately need - Bristol is now the best council outside of London for building affordable homes. More to do but this is a brilliant start.
www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
Bristol smashed affordable homes records in 2025
In the first half of the year, 286 affordable homes were completed - 54 of which were built by the council
www.bristol247.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:36 AM
When @greenparty.org.uk makes decisions, the outcomes are good. Join now - we need this at the national government level (international would be helpful right now too….).
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The way the crowd cheered when she said you best know me from the voice saying "please stand away from the platform edge"
Nice touch - the trans announcer from the subway (“Stand clear of the platform edge”) is doing the announcing
January 1, 2026 at 9:49 PM
The way the crowd cheered when she said you best know me from the voice saying "please stand away from the platform edge"
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Canceling the northern leg of HS2 was an act of insane self-harm
Industry insiders are concerned that fewer, shorter non-tilting trains are on order for HS2 — and that journey times will return to those of the 1990s
Why HS2 may lead to smaller, slower trains on west coast main line
Industry insiders are concerned that fewer, shorter non-tilting trains are on order for HS2 — and that journey times will return to those of the 1990s
www.thetimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Canceling the northern leg of HS2 was an act of insane self-harm
Brilliant. Except for that bloke sent to Australia. Mind you, maybe he enjoyed it
December 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Brilliant. Except for that bloke sent to Australia. Mind you, maybe he enjoyed it
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The fact is no presenter has ever had to leave the BBC for expressing conservative views, or even explicitly endorsing a right-wing party.
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The fact is no presenter has ever had to leave the BBC for expressing conservative views, or even explicitly endorsing a right-wing party.
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
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"The big question for Europe is: when are you gonna fight back, guys?" ask former Obama staffers Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes.
"He doesn't respect you, he's interfering in your political affairs, he's talking shit...at some point stop lathering him with praise"
open.spotify.com/episode/6USY...
"He doesn't respect you, he's interfering in your political affairs, he's talking shit...at some point stop lathering him with praise"
open.spotify.com/episode/6USY...
December 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
"The big question for Europe is: when are you gonna fight back, guys?" ask former Obama staffers Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes.
"He doesn't respect you, he's interfering in your political affairs, he's talking shit...at some point stop lathering him with praise"
open.spotify.com/episode/6USY...
"He doesn't respect you, he's interfering in your political affairs, he's talking shit...at some point stop lathering him with praise"
open.spotify.com/episode/6USY...
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We are 3/4 the way to the next m users. Activity very very gently declining, but Bluesky continues to attract new accounts.
December 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
We are 3/4 the way to the next m users. Activity very very gently declining, but Bluesky continues to attract new accounts.
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"Why do we put hurdles in the way of the people that are actually going to drive our economy? It makes zero sense."
Prof Sir Paul Nurse, Nobel prize winning scientist, says the UK's scientific future is being put at risk
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Prof Sir Paul Nurse, Nobel prize winning scientist, says the UK's scientific future is being put at risk
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Top UK scientist says research visa restrictions endanger economy
Prof Sir Paul Nurse says the UK is
www.bbc.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 7:34 AM
"Why do we put hurdles in the way of the people that are actually going to drive our economy? It makes zero sense."
Prof Sir Paul Nurse, Nobel prize winning scientist, says the UK's scientific future is being put at risk
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Prof Sir Paul Nurse, Nobel prize winning scientist, says the UK's scientific future is being put at risk
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“Can you hack the odometers in contemporary EV’s - asking for a friend?”
[I don’t own a car and neither do I plan to buy one - and of course I am not advocating any such course of action]
[I don’t own a car and neither do I plan to buy one - and of course I am not advocating any such course of action]
November 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
“Can you hack the odometers in contemporary EV’s - asking for a friend?”
[I don’t own a car and neither do I plan to buy one - and of course I am not advocating any such course of action]
[I don’t own a car and neither do I plan to buy one - and of course I am not advocating any such course of action]
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Trans Day of Remembrance is a day to honor and pay tribute to the lives that have been lost due to both systemic and bigoted violence.
It is a day to reassert our commitments to supporting trans, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse people, young and old.
It is a day to reassert our commitments to supporting trans, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse people, young and old.
November 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Trans Day of Remembrance is a day to honor and pay tribute to the lives that have been lost due to both systemic and bigoted violence.
It is a day to reassert our commitments to supporting trans, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse people, young and old.
It is a day to reassert our commitments to supporting trans, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse people, young and old.
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"Scotland’s aristocratic families do not cling to their massive estates only because of income but because of the influence it confers – to them, and their children, and their children’s children. It is about controlling Scotland’s future in the way they control so much of its present."
#Scotland🏴
#Scotland🏴
Land is power – Scotland’s people have none
Land isn't just about wealth and justice, it's about power. Scotland is cut off from its own land resources and hence is poorer as a nation
bylines.scot
November 13, 2025 at 10:50 AM
"Scotland’s aristocratic families do not cling to their massive estates only because of income but because of the influence it confers – to them, and their children, and their children’s children. It is about controlling Scotland’s future in the way they control so much of its present."
#Scotland🏴
#Scotland🏴
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Why won't someone think about the poor billionaires????
And the newspapers they own!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
And the newspapers they own!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Why won't someone think about the poor billionaires????
And the newspapers they own!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
And the newspapers they own!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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November 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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It's happening
November 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
It's happening
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Zohran's campaign was his determination to make New York a city everyone can afford to live in. Huge congratulations!
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.
November 5, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Zohran's campaign was his determination to make New York a city everyone can afford to live in. Huge congratulations!
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.
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"Polanski has blended anger with hope.
“Hope is much more difficult to sell than outrage, but he’s finding a way to do it that connects with people.”
Let's make hope normal again!
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
“Hope is much more difficult to sell than outrage, but he’s finding a way to do it that connects with people.”
Let's make hope normal again!
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
Green party surging as Polanski’s social media strategy w...
Green Party membership has more than doubled, driven in part by its platform messaging on apps like TikTok
observer.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 11:25 AM
"Polanski has blended anger with hope.
“Hope is much more difficult to sell than outrage, but he’s finding a way to do it that connects with people.”
Let's make hope normal again!
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
“Hope is much more difficult to sell than outrage, but he’s finding a way to do it that connects with people.”
Let's make hope normal again!
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
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From July.
Sarah Pochin said on Politics Live that it was “a fact” that Afghans and Eritreans are more likely to carry out sexual assaults.
Presenter Vicki Young then produced figures which showed that was not true.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/reform...
Sarah Pochin said on Politics Live that it was “a fact” that Afghans and Eritreans are more likely to carry out sexual assaults.
Presenter Vicki Young then produced figures which showed that was not true.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/reform...
Reform UK MP Given Brutal Reality Check By BBC Journalist After On-Air Bust-Up
Sarah Pochin had made an outrageous claim about Afghan and Eritrean asylum seekers.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 10:25 AM
From July.
Sarah Pochin said on Politics Live that it was “a fact” that Afghans and Eritreans are more likely to carry out sexual assaults.
Presenter Vicki Young then produced figures which showed that was not true.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/reform...
Sarah Pochin said on Politics Live that it was “a fact” that Afghans and Eritreans are more likely to carry out sexual assaults.
Presenter Vicki Young then produced figures which showed that was not true.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/reform...
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Exactly this: follow the money (it’s green & renewable).
The old money just goes up in smoke.
The old money just goes up in smoke.
If you want to know where America's energy future lies, just follow the money, which is increasingly headed to clean alternative power.
The White House’s Bet on Fossil Fuels Is Already Losing
It's been 19 months since Donald Trump promised that if elected the 47th President of the United States he would expand oil and gas leases offshore while undermining wind and solar initiatives as well as California's drive to phase out vehicles with internal combustion engines. “The inflation crisis was caused by massive overspending and escalating energy prices, and that is why today I will also declare a national energy emergency,” Trump said at his inaugural address to the country Jan. 20. “W
bloom.bg
October 28, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Exactly this: follow the money (it’s green & renewable).
The old money just goes up in smoke.
The old money just goes up in smoke.
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He first threatened sanctions on Jan 19 if Russia didn’t cease fire. He has threatened to impose them many times since then. It is now Oct 17. He has done nothing.
October 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM
He first threatened sanctions on Jan 19 if Russia didn’t cease fire. He has threatened to impose them many times since then. It is now Oct 17. He has done nothing.
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The thing I'm "stunned" about is why this isn't the biggest domestic news item on every flipping platform
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/11/s...
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/11/s...
'Stunned?' Farage's Admission He Knew Nathan Gill but Not His Kremlin Associates Does Not Stand Up to Scrutiny
Insiders have told Byline Times it is 'inconceivable' the Reform Leader did not know about his close aide's pro Russian statements
bylinetimes.com
October 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The thing I'm "stunned" about is why this isn't the biggest domestic news item on every flipping platform
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/11/s...
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/11/s...
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We all know how this plays out. In no way is this diminishing the attack against the synagogue in Manchester. That was a horrific attack and anyone defending it, using whataboutery etc is utterly repugnant. It cannot be used to add to an atmosphere which leads to more attacks against others though.
October 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
We all know how this plays out. In no way is this diminishing the attack against the synagogue in Manchester. That was a horrific attack and anyone defending it, using whataboutery etc is utterly repugnant. It cannot be used to add to an atmosphere which leads to more attacks against others though.
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I’m in. Feels great.
Don’t have to apologise for anybody or anything anymore.
Straight-talking, honest politics from people who care.
Let’s build something that can improve the lives of all of us.
@greenparty.org.uk 🟢✊
Don’t have to apologise for anybody or anything anymore.
Straight-talking, honest politics from people who care.
Let’s build something that can improve the lives of all of us.
@greenparty.org.uk 🟢✊
💚 Delighted to announce we just reached 73,000 new members!
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👉🏼 Join.greenparty.org.uk
✊🏽 @greenparty.org.uk is the party of environmental, social, racial and economic justice.
👉🏼 Join.greenparty.org.uk
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September 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I’m in. Feels great.
Don’t have to apologise for anybody or anything anymore.
Straight-talking, honest politics from people who care.
Let’s build something that can improve the lives of all of us.
@greenparty.org.uk 🟢✊
Don’t have to apologise for anybody or anything anymore.
Straight-talking, honest politics from people who care.
Let’s build something that can improve the lives of all of us.
@greenparty.org.uk 🟢✊
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The scenes on our streets are shameful consequences of decades of austerity - government after government fanning the flames of anti migration instead of tackling inequality.
We can & must make different choices. Solidarity to all communities under attack. We stand together.
We can & must make different choices. Solidarity to all communities under attack. We stand together.
September 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The scenes on our streets are shameful consequences of decades of austerity - government after government fanning the flames of anti migration instead of tackling inequality.
We can & must make different choices. Solidarity to all communities under attack. We stand together.
We can & must make different choices. Solidarity to all communities under attack. We stand together.
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please contact me if you control "dark money" and want to pay me to promote high rise trousers, walkable neighborhoods, and adopting shelter animals
August 29, 2025 at 3:15 AM
please contact me if you control "dark money" and want to pay me to promote high rise trousers, walkable neighborhoods, and adopting shelter animals