John D Macefield
@johnmacefield.bsky.social
#backzack 🇵🇸🏳️⚧️
Skeeting into the void.
A mob says, 'If you hand them over we'll leave the rest of you in peace.'
The answer must be, 'No. Never.'
Get Free We Pour Light on Everything
Skeeting into the void.
A mob says, 'If you hand them over we'll leave the rest of you in peace.'
The answer must be, 'No. Never.'
Get Free We Pour Light on Everything
Durable solutions enable refugees who have had to flee danger can get some certainty and can settle in safety finding a permanent home.
Thanks to Labour that will no longer be the case. Don't learn English, don't bother integrating because this isn't your home. It will never be your home. So cruel.
Thanks to Labour that will no longer be the case. Don't learn English, don't bother integrating because this isn't your home. It will never be your home. So cruel.
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Durable solutions enable refugees who have had to flee danger can get some certainty and can settle in safety finding a permanent home.
Thanks to Labour that will no longer be the case. Don't learn English, don't bother integrating because this isn't your home. It will never be your home. So cruel.
Thanks to Labour that will no longer be the case. Don't learn English, don't bother integrating because this isn't your home. It will never be your home. So cruel.
Stop legitimising racists then. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Racism returning to UK politics – and people are very scared, says Starmer
PM attacks ‘toxic division of Reform’ and gives strongest signal yet that two-child benefit cap will be lifted
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Stop legitimising racists then. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
I've seen some people who should know better suggesting that the government should step up and defend the BBC.
If you're pinning your hopes on Labour to do the right thing then you really are screwed.
If you're pinning your hopes on Labour to do the right thing then you really are screwed.
November 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I've seen some people who should know better suggesting that the government should step up and defend the BBC.
If you're pinning your hopes on Labour to do the right thing then you really are screwed.
If you're pinning your hopes on Labour to do the right thing then you really are screwed.
CBS was a pushover. The BBC will be even easier. Another win for the right-wing press and the oligarchs.
November 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
CBS was a pushover. The BBC will be even easier. Another win for the right-wing press and the oligarchs.
2nd bloody place. People who said @zackpolanski.bsky.social would lose us support are welcome to reflect on that.
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 32% (=)
GRN: 17% (+2)
CON: 16% (-1)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 29 Oct.
Changes w/ 22 Oct.
RFM: 32% (=)
GRN: 17% (+2)
CON: 16% (-1)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 29 Oct.
Changes w/ 22 Oct.
October 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
2nd bloody place. People who said @zackpolanski.bsky.social would lose us support are welcome to reflect on that.
An unhelpful intervention, the decision was taken for good reasons. There are lots of Muslim owned businesses very close to Villa Park. Based on what happened in Amsterdam there would be violence inflicted on local residents, but I suppose that's the price innocent people are expected to pay.
Government officials will seek to lift ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Aston Villa game
Government officials will seek to lift ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Aston Villa game
Culture secretary to speak to Home Office as minister says barring Israeli supporters is ‘utterly unacceptable’
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UK politics live – latest updates
Senior government officials will meet on Friday as they look to reverse a decision by West Midlands police to ban fans of the Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv from a European match at Aston Villa next month.
Ian Murray, a minister in the culture department, said on Friday the decision to ban travelling supporters was “completely and utterly unacceptable” and that the culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, would meet officials from the Home Office and elsewhere to discuss it. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
An unhelpful intervention, the decision was taken for good reasons. There are lots of Muslim owned businesses very close to Villa Park. Based on what happened in Amsterdam there would be violence inflicted on local residents, but I suppose that's the price innocent people are expected to pay.
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First they came for George Galloway and I said "He's over there".
September 27, 2025 at 5:18 PM
First they came for George Galloway and I said "He's over there".
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The Green Party has taken great strides in being a liberatory space for trans people.
It must not allow organisations to bully us into having stalls at conference that are against our aims and makes people feel unsafe.
So a group of us have created a petition ✍️
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/Greens-Tra...
It must not allow organisations to bully us into having stalls at conference that are against our aims and makes people feel unsafe.
So a group of us have created a petition ✍️
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/Greens-Tra...
Greens for Trans Liberation
Trans rights are human rights.
The Green Party has long affirmed that:
• Trans women are women, trans men are men, and non-binary identities exist.
• Everyone deserves dignity, safet...
you.38degrees.org.uk
September 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The Green Party has taken great strides in being a liberatory space for trans people.
It must not allow organisations to bully us into having stalls at conference that are against our aims and makes people feel unsafe.
So a group of us have created a petition ✍️
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/Greens-Tra...
It must not allow organisations to bully us into having stalls at conference that are against our aims and makes people feel unsafe.
So a group of us have created a petition ✍️
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/Greens-Tra...
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This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stand with the Green Party for Trans Liberation
Trans rights are human rights.
The Green Party has long affirmed that:
• Trans women are women, trans men are men, and non-binary identities exist.
• Everyone deserves dignity, safet...
you.38degrees.org.uk
September 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Warning: Transphobia is bad for your health.
"my blood pressure was over 200—stroke territory. The stress of being arrested for jokes was literally threatening my life! So I was escorted to A&E, where I write this now after spending about eight hours under observation."
"my blood pressure was over 200—stroke territory. The stress of being arrested for jokes was literally threatening my life! So I was escorted to A&E, where I write this now after spending about eight hours under observation."
September 2, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Warning: Transphobia is bad for your health.
"my blood pressure was over 200—stroke territory. The stress of being arrested for jokes was literally threatening my life! So I was escorted to A&E, where I write this now after spending about eight hours under observation."
"my blood pressure was over 200—stroke territory. The stress of being arrested for jokes was literally threatening my life! So I was escorted to A&E, where I write this now after spending about eight hours under observation."
You have until midday to vote.
🗳️in the GPEx elections too because I can assure you that those members who want to undermine the rights, dignity and healthcare of trans people already have.
Here's some help:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Then go vote 🗳️ here:
ballot.greenparty.org.uk
🗳️in the GPEx elections too because I can assure you that those members who want to undermine the rights, dignity and healthcare of trans people already have.
Here's some help:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Then go vote 🗳️ here:
ballot.greenparty.org.uk
Green Party Internal Elections
Voting Advice This information is intended to help Green Party members decide who to vote for in the internal elections. It does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate or a ‘slate’. The advic...
docs.google.com
August 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
You have until midday to vote.
🗳️in the GPEx elections too because I can assure you that those members who want to undermine the rights, dignity and healthcare of trans people already have.
Here's some help:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Then go vote 🗳️ here:
ballot.greenparty.org.uk
🗳️in the GPEx elections too because I can assure you that those members who want to undermine the rights, dignity and healthcare of trans people already have.
Here's some help:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Then go vote 🗳️ here:
ballot.greenparty.org.uk
The story is old I know... but it goes on.
August 27, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The story is old I know... but it goes on.
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And finally(?) here's a useful document compiling statements candidates have made on trans rights:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Green Party Internal Elections
Voting Advice This information is intended to help Green Party members decide who to vote for in the internal elections. It does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate or a ‘slate’. The advic...
docs.google.com
August 25, 2025 at 8:31 AM
And finally(?) here's a useful document compiling statements candidates have made on trans rights:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Was dreading having to read up on so many candidates for the Greens internal elections, thankfully (but depressingly) this cuts down the admin.
I've had people telling me they wish they had seen this before they voted. Unfortunately my reach on social media is really limited. If you think this advice is useful please share it. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Green Party Internal Elections
Voting Advice This information is intended to help Green Party members decide who to vote for in the internal elections. It does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate or a ‘slate’. The advic...
docs.google.com
August 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Was dreading having to read up on so many candidates for the Greens internal elections, thankfully (but depressingly) this cuts down the admin.
We don't do socialism here!
Know your place you upstart!
"It feels a bit like a hostile takeover of the party,” they said. “No one knew he was planning this, and suddenly there are all these new members who tend to feel very much from the left.”
#backzack
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Know your place you upstart!
"It feels a bit like a hostile takeover of the party,” they said. “No one knew he was planning this, and suddenly there are all these new members who tend to feel very much from the left.”
#backzack
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Zack Polanski pulling away in race to be party leader, senior Greens believe
Exclusive: Growing sense that ‘eco-populist’ could win after mounting what one opponent called a ‘hostile takeover’
www.theguardian.com
August 17, 2025 at 11:10 AM
We don't do socialism here!
Know your place you upstart!
"It feels a bit like a hostile takeover of the party,” they said. “No one knew he was planning this, and suddenly there are all these new members who tend to feel very much from the left.”
#backzack
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Know your place you upstart!
"It feels a bit like a hostile takeover of the party,” they said. “No one knew he was planning this, and suddenly there are all these new members who tend to feel very much from the left.”
#backzack
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Well that rather takes the shine off this glowing profile doesn't it?
'Her majority in Birmingham Ladywood dropped from nearly 30,000 to 3,400 last year after a challenge from a pro-Gaza independent candidate. Zarah Sultana is said to have designs on the seat.'
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
'Her majority in Birmingham Ladywood dropped from nearly 30,000 to 3,400 last year after a challenge from a pro-Gaza independent candidate. Zarah Sultana is said to have designs on the seat.'
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Shabana Mahmood: justice secretary and rising star of the Labour party
Described as a pragmatic politician with an instinct for the times, Mahmood is thought of by some as a future Labour leader
www.theguardian.com
August 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Well that rather takes the shine off this glowing profile doesn't it?
'Her majority in Birmingham Ladywood dropped from nearly 30,000 to 3,400 last year after a challenge from a pro-Gaza independent candidate. Zarah Sultana is said to have designs on the seat.'
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
'Her majority in Birmingham Ladywood dropped from nearly 30,000 to 3,400 last year after a challenge from a pro-Gaza independent candidate. Zarah Sultana is said to have designs on the seat.'
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Right. So when she says she wants to improve productivity she doesn't mean encouraging employers to invest in their employees through training and improved conditions she means removing disability benefits to force sick people into work. Such a lack of imagination.
Boosting productivity will be main priority, Reeves says.
Poor, sick people lacking tools struggle for productivity.
16m live in poverty
7.36m appointments NHS waiting list
City focuses on Short term returns. Dividends & share buybacks exceed new shares.
Need fundamental shifts in govt policy.
Poor, sick people lacking tools struggle for productivity.
16m live in poverty
7.36m appointments NHS waiting list
City focuses on Short term returns. Dividends & share buybacks exceed new shares.
Need fundamental shifts in govt policy.
Boosting productivity will be main priority of autumn budget, Reeves says
Exclusive: Chancellor focuses on investment and planning rules as she dismisses talk of tax rises as ‘speculation’
www.theguardian.com
August 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Right. So when she says she wants to improve productivity she doesn't mean encouraging employers to invest in their employees through training and improved conditions she means removing disability benefits to force sick people into work. Such a lack of imagination.
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"Weekend vibes, mate! Popped into the garden centre, sat on one of them plastic chairs, plonker’s jammed between the slats. They gave me 10% off for the inconvenience! I am the Angel of Death. The time of purification is at hand."
August 13, 2025 at 7:59 AM
"Weekend vibes, mate! Popped into the garden centre, sat on one of them plastic chairs, plonker’s jammed between the slats. They gave me 10% off for the inconvenience! I am the Angel of Death. The time of purification is at hand."
The Nightbussin theme is so good @cheapshow.bsky.social it's like some lost post-punk masterpiece.
August 9, 2025 at 11:52 PM
The Nightbussin theme is so good @cheapshow.bsky.social it's like some lost post-punk masterpiece.
It's @cheapshow.bsky.social time! No clicks so far.
August 9, 2025 at 9:25 AM
It's @cheapshow.bsky.social time! No clicks so far.
I've had people telling me they wish they had seen this before they voted. Unfortunately my reach on social media is really limited. If you think this advice is useful please share it. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Green Party Internal Elections
Voting Advice This information is intended to help Green Party members decide who to vote for in the internal elections. It does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate or a ‘slate’. The advic...
docs.google.com
August 9, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I've had people telling me they wish they had seen this before they voted. Unfortunately my reach on social media is really limited. If you think this advice is useful please share it. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
This time it's personal with Corbyn.
August 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM
This time it's personal with Corbyn.
Is what Brian should have said in the NW recall meeting.
I am not making any comment on that in a public forum
August 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Is what Brian should have said in the NW recall meeting.
We're not an employer we're a political party. We don't have to give special status to members with protected beliefs. We simply have to follow our own procedures correctly to avoid losing legal cases. Something @briancandeland.bsky.social doesn't grasp in this interview youtu.be/twjY4uZrbqo?...
August 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
We're not an employer we're a political party. We don't have to give special status to members with protected beliefs. We simply have to follow our own procedures correctly to avoid losing legal cases. Something @briancandeland.bsky.social doesn't grasp in this interview youtu.be/twjY4uZrbqo?...
I realise very few people will see this but if you do voting will open at midday so please share this guidance where candidates for the Green Party internal elections say what they think in their own words. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Green Party Internal Elections
Voting Advice This information is intended to help Green Party members decide who to vote for in the internal elections. It does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate or a ‘slate’. The advic...
docs.google.com
August 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
I realise very few people will see this but if you do voting will open at midday so please share this guidance where candidates for the Green Party internal elections say what they think in their own words. docs.google.com/document/d/1...