Ian McMillan
@ian46.bsky.social
Happily married grandfather. Retired teacher, social worker. Dog walker. Literature. Green Party member, democratic socialist, ex-Labour; #GTTO; @unitetheunion; #MMT; Canadian born, lived in UK from 1959.
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Why economic policy matters for the Greens www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/12...
Why economic policy matters for the Greens
As readers here will be aware, I have been tackling those who are seeking to drive the Greens in what they might describe as a Marxist direction, but which does, in reality, do two things.
The first i...
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December 15, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Why economic policy matters for the Greens www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/12...
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Their policy is on the website: greenparty.org.uk/about/our-ma...
Providing Fairer, Greener Homes for All - Green Party
Real hope.Real change. Everyone needs a warm, secure and affordable home. Yet millions of people don’t have this most basic building-block for a happy and successful life. Over a million households ar...
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December 14, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Their policy is on the website: greenparty.org.uk/about/our-ma...
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Even in platforming our success - there's still more spin.
We're not backing "small boat migrants."
We're backing people - including people who are in desperate circumstances.
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We're not backing "small boat migrants."
We're backing people - including people who are in desperate circumstances.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
December 14, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Even in platforming our success - there's still more spin.
We're not backing "small boat migrants."
We're backing people - including people who are in desperate circumstances.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
We're not backing "small boat migrants."
We're backing people - including people who are in desperate circumstances.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Jeremy Corbyn suffered attacks for imaginary #ItWasAScam antisemitism for months across every newspaper & TV Channel
Nigel Farage's actual, real, proven antisemitism appears in a couple of newspapers, one or two news programmes, for a day or 2, then vanishes
If we let it
meme via Huddersfield TUC
Nigel Farage's actual, real, proven antisemitism appears in a couple of newspapers, one or two news programmes, for a day or 2, then vanishes
If we let it
meme via Huddersfield TUC
December 13, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Jeremy Corbyn suffered attacks for imaginary #ItWasAScam antisemitism for months across every newspaper & TV Channel
Nigel Farage's actual, real, proven antisemitism appears in a couple of newspapers, one or two news programmes, for a day or 2, then vanishes
If we let it
meme via Huddersfield TUC
Nigel Farage's actual, real, proven antisemitism appears in a couple of newspapers, one or two news programmes, for a day or 2, then vanishes
If we let it
meme via Huddersfield TUC
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Iceland to boycott 2026 Eurovision in protest of go-ahead for Israel reut.rs/4oJ5woX
Iceland to boycott 2026 Eurovision in protest of go-ahead for Israel
Iceland will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, the country's public broadcaster RUV said on Wednesday, after organiser the European Broadcasting Union last week cleared Israel's participation.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Iceland to boycott 2026 Eurovision in protest of go-ahead for Israel reut.rs/4oJ5woX
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They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
Torture Techniques from CIA Black Sites Were Used at Alligator Alcatraz
Amnesty International, interviewing migrant detainees, identifies use of the confinement box. There can be no denying it is a torture prison
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December 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
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From 1996, Iris Dement singing Wasteland of the Free. The anger and despair is the same today.
Living in the wasteland of the free
Where the poor have now become the enemy
Let's blame our troubles on the weak ones
Sounds like some kind of Hitler remedy
Living in...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLjH...
Living in the wasteland of the free
Where the poor have now become the enemy
Let's blame our troubles on the weak ones
Sounds like some kind of Hitler remedy
Living in...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLjH...
Wasteland of the Free
YouTube video by Iris DeMent - Topic
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December 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM
From 1996, Iris Dement singing Wasteland of the Free. The anger and despair is the same today.
Living in the wasteland of the free
Where the poor have now become the enemy
Let's blame our troubles on the weak ones
Sounds like some kind of Hitler remedy
Living in...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLjH...
Living in the wasteland of the free
Where the poor have now become the enemy
Let's blame our troubles on the weak ones
Sounds like some kind of Hitler remedy
Living in...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLjH...
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I don’t know if you are aware of this. There is a Walk for Peace happening across America.
They are currently in Mississippi.
Unfortunately, one of the Buddhist monks was hit by a vehicle and had lost his leg in the process.
They are currently in Mississippi.
Unfortunately, one of the Buddhist monks was hit by a vehicle and had lost his leg in the process.
December 8, 2025 at 7:27 AM
I don’t know if you are aware of this. There is a Walk for Peace happening across America.
They are currently in Mississippi.
Unfortunately, one of the Buddhist monks was hit by a vehicle and had lost his leg in the process.
They are currently in Mississippi.
Unfortunately, one of the Buddhist monks was hit by a vehicle and had lost his leg in the process.
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When Zack Polanski said the Greens were here to replace Labour, I was skeptical. I thought it wouldn’t happen.
It’s happening. You can tell because the media and Labour are suddenly rattled.
It’s happening. You can tell because the media and Labour are suddenly rattled.
December 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
When Zack Polanski said the Greens were here to replace Labour, I was skeptical. I thought it wouldn’t happen.
It’s happening. You can tell because the media and Labour are suddenly rattled.
It’s happening. You can tell because the media and Labour are suddenly rattled.
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🚍 Greens across the #Bradford district are calling for better bus services.
🗣 #Ilkley campaigner @richardwilsoneu.bsky.social is demanding improvements to services in the Wharfe Valley 👇
🗣 #Ilkley campaigner @richardwilsoneu.bsky.social is demanding improvements to services in the Wharfe Valley 👇
December 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🚍 Greens across the #Bradford district are calling for better bus services.
🗣 #Ilkley campaigner @richardwilsoneu.bsky.social is demanding improvements to services in the Wharfe Valley 👇
🗣 #Ilkley campaigner @richardwilsoneu.bsky.social is demanding improvements to services in the Wharfe Valley 👇
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Please share far and wide, and everywhere! @alisonwhite3.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Thames Water half-year profits leap to £386m after bills rose by nearly a third.
Leaks and sewage dumping will continue for years.
£20bn+debt. A third of the bill covers interest payments.
Captive customers have no choice.
End the scam. Nationalise water.
Leaks and sewage dumping will continue for years.
£20bn+debt. A third of the bill covers interest payments.
Captive customers have no choice.
End the scam. Nationalise water.
Thames Water half-year profit leaps to nearly £400m after it raises bills by third
Revenues jumped 40% to nearly £2bn after debt-ridden utility hiked water bills sharply in April
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Thames Water half-year profits leap to £386m after bills rose by nearly a third.
Leaks and sewage dumping will continue for years.
£20bn+debt. A third of the bill covers interest payments.
Captive customers have no choice.
End the scam. Nationalise water.
Leaks and sewage dumping will continue for years.
£20bn+debt. A third of the bill covers interest payments.
Captive customers have no choice.
End the scam. Nationalise water.
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We kept the receipts. These comments, taken together, paint a picture of the man he is today.
December 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We kept the receipts. These comments, taken together, paint a picture of the man he is today.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Reasons to be Cheerful
- Nathan Gill imprisoned
- Farage house confusion
- Dozens Councillors sacked/resigned
- Farage Racism accusations
- Policy Chaos
- Poll leads shrinking fast
- DOGE collapse
- Anxiety around Russia
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/vot...
- Nathan Gill imprisoned
- Farage house confusion
- Dozens Councillors sacked/resigned
- Farage Racism accusations
- Policy Chaos
- Poll leads shrinking fast
- DOGE collapse
- Anxiety around Russia
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/vot...
Support for Reform NOSEDIVES across several major polls
Blimey, this should set some alarm bells ringing. After a rough few weeks, Reform now find their advantage in the polls slipping.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Reasons to be Cheerful
- Nathan Gill imprisoned
- Farage house confusion
- Dozens Councillors sacked/resigned
- Farage Racism accusations
- Policy Chaos
- Poll leads shrinking fast
- DOGE collapse
- Anxiety around Russia
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/vot...
- Nathan Gill imprisoned
- Farage house confusion
- Dozens Councillors sacked/resigned
- Farage Racism accusations
- Policy Chaos
- Poll leads shrinking fast
- DOGE collapse
- Anxiety around Russia
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/vot...
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They're all kicking off.
The last gaps of the old broken system that protected their power & wealth.
Change is coming.
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The last gaps of the old broken system that protected their power & wealth.
Change is coming.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
They're all kicking off.
The last gaps of the old broken system that protected their power & wealth.
Change is coming.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
The last gaps of the old broken system that protected their power & wealth.
Change is coming.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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The Labour Government refused a 1% asset tax on the super rich, yet raised taxes on people already struggling.
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
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All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
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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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November 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Labour Government refused a 1% asset tax on the super rich, yet raised taxes on people already struggling.
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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In this sad case, the guy has 0 cardiac symptoms and the coroner couldn’t even pronounce myocarditis.
But that didn’t stop Hoeg from spreading it far and wide on the internet!
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But that didn’t stop Hoeg from spreading it far and wide on the internet!
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November 29, 2025 at 7:26 AM
In this sad case, the guy has 0 cardiac symptoms and the coroner couldn’t even pronounce myocarditis.
But that didn’t stop Hoeg from spreading it far and wide on the internet!
pix11.com/video/timoth...
But that didn’t stop Hoeg from spreading it far and wide on the internet!
pix11.com/video/timoth...
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These people on hunger strike in UK prisons are DYING
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Deaglan O'Mulrooney (@deaglanomulrooney)
Not a word about this in mainstream news. We have to amplify it ourselves. I was very surprised to see how many of my readers had not heard the story.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:38 AM
These people on hunger strike in UK prisons are DYING
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This short video is so good.
I didn’t donate but I did join the Greens.
First time I’ve joined a political party. I’m in my 40’s and voted for one party my whole life.
I don’t believe I can vote for them again in good conscience. I didn’t leave them. They left me.
I’m attracted to Zak’s vision.
I didn’t donate but I did join the Greens.
First time I’ve joined a political party. I’m in my 40’s and voted for one party my whole life.
I don’t believe I can vote for them again in good conscience. I didn’t leave them. They left me.
I’m attracted to Zak’s vision.
Hope is here.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:27 AM
This short video is so good.
I didn’t donate but I did join the Greens.
First time I’ve joined a political party. I’m in my 40’s and voted for one party my whole life.
I don’t believe I can vote for them again in good conscience. I didn’t leave them. They left me.
I’m attracted to Zak’s vision.
I didn’t donate but I did join the Greens.
First time I’ve joined a political party. I’m in my 40’s and voted for one party my whole life.
I don’t believe I can vote for them again in good conscience. I didn’t leave them. They left me.
I’m attracted to Zak’s vision.
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Alongside many campaigners, the Green Party have absolutely dragged the Labour Government to finally end the child cap.
Labour politicians disgracefully defended it for far too long.
This shows why the Green Party membership rising and rising matters.
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Labour politicians disgracefully defended it for far too long.
This shows why the Green Party membership rising and rising matters.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Alongside many campaigners, the Green Party have absolutely dragged the Labour Government to finally end the child cap.
Labour politicians disgracefully defended it for far too long.
This shows why the Green Party membership rising and rising matters.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Labour politicians disgracefully defended it for far too long.
This shows why the Green Party membership rising and rising matters.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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The very first thing the Prime Minister does is use the household budget metaphor.
A metaphor - this report into BBC coverage - said could be "easily misleading."
Why is the government trying to mislead the country?
A metaphor - this report into BBC coverage - said could be "easily misleading."
Why is the government trying to mislead the country?
November 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The very first thing the Prime Minister does is use the household budget metaphor.
A metaphor - this report into BBC coverage - said could be "easily misleading."
Why is the government trying to mislead the country?
A metaphor - this report into BBC coverage - said could be "easily misleading."
Why is the government trying to mislead the country?
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"I didn't do it. And if I did do it, it was years ago, so it doesn't matter".
Oh, but it does matter Nigel. It matters a great deal.
"They're only making these claims now, because I'm leading in the opinion polls".
The claims were reported 13 years ago, Nigel... 🤮
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Oh, but it does matter Nigel. It matters a great deal.
"They're only making these claims now, because I'm leading in the opinion polls".
The claims were reported 13 years ago, Nigel... 🤮
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Nigel Farage's racism denials are dishonest, says ex-classmate
Peter Ettedgui tells the BBC Nigel Farage targeted antisemitic abuse at him when they were teenagers.
www.bbc.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
"I didn't do it. And if I did do it, it was years ago, so it doesn't matter".
Oh, but it does matter Nigel. It matters a great deal.
"They're only making these claims now, because I'm leading in the opinion polls".
The claims were reported 13 years ago, Nigel... 🤮
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Oh, but it does matter Nigel. It matters a great deal.
"They're only making these claims now, because I'm leading in the opinion polls".
The claims were reported 13 years ago, Nigel... 🤮
www.bbc.com/news/article...