Matt Payne
@mattyp7.bsky.social
Arsenal supporter. Communist. Photographer. Serial scroller. Reposting for the lads.
Peace and Love. London is red ✌🏾 🔴⚪
https://www.instagram.com/imagesbymattpayne?igsh=MXBxd2gwbGZkd2F5bg==
Peace and Love. London is red ✌🏾 🔴⚪
https://www.instagram.com/imagesbymattpayne?igsh=MXBxd2gwbGZkd2F5bg==
Underrated
He saw the light.
Bishop Richard Moth named as new Archbishop of Westminster
December 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Underrated
Reposted by Matt Payne
100 million children are going hungry this Christmas. Elon Musk can give every child in the
world a $90 gift card, creating 2 billion smiles and still be the richest man alive. What do you
say, Elon - gift 44% of your wealth? We’d also settle for a 2% #WealthTax
c.org/jnnZhmp6J4
world a $90 gift card, creating 2 billion smiles and still be the richest man alive. What do you
say, Elon - gift 44% of your wealth? We’d also settle for a 2% #WealthTax
c.org/jnnZhmp6J4
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
Let’s make Elon Musk the world’s richest man this Christmas!
c.org
December 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
100 million children are going hungry this Christmas. Elon Musk can give every child in the
world a $90 gift card, creating 2 billion smiles and still be the richest man alive. What do you
say, Elon - gift 44% of your wealth? We’d also settle for a 2% #WealthTax
c.org/jnnZhmp6J4
world a $90 gift card, creating 2 billion smiles and still be the richest man alive. What do you
say, Elon - gift 44% of your wealth? We’d also settle for a 2% #WealthTax
c.org/jnnZhmp6J4
Reposted by Matt Payne
Share your views with the government on -
• data centres and onsite energy generation
• standardised inputs in viability assessments
• reforming site thresholds
They may not listen, but we need to try
• data centres and onsite energy generation
• standardised inputs in viability assessments
• reforming site thresholds
They may not listen, but we need to try
Morning all
UK Planning changes are out for consultation.
Please have your say as individuals and urge local councils to respond
www.gov.uk/government/c...
UK Planning changes are out for consultation.
Please have your say as individuals and urge local councils to respond
www.gov.uk/government/c...
National Planning Policy Framework: proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system
We are seeking views on a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other changes to the planning system.
www.gov.uk
December 19, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Share your views with the government on -
• data centres and onsite energy generation
• standardised inputs in viability assessments
• reforming site thresholds
They may not listen, but we need to try
• data centres and onsite energy generation
• standardised inputs in viability assessments
• reforming site thresholds
They may not listen, but we need to try
Reposted by Matt Payne
Israel's genocide in Gaza has killed over 70,000 Palestinians and destroyed or damaged over 90% of homes.
Contractors in the US are now reportedly vying for contracts to rebuild the strip.
Gaza’s future must be decided by Palestinians. Not by foreign powers or corporate greed.
Contractors in the US are now reportedly vying for contracts to rebuild the strip.
Gaza’s future must be decided by Palestinians. Not by foreign powers or corporate greed.
December 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Israel's genocide in Gaza has killed over 70,000 Palestinians and destroyed or damaged over 90% of homes.
Contractors in the US are now reportedly vying for contracts to rebuild the strip.
Gaza’s future must be decided by Palestinians. Not by foreign powers or corporate greed.
Contractors in the US are now reportedly vying for contracts to rebuild the strip.
Gaza’s future must be decided by Palestinians. Not by foreign powers or corporate greed.
Reposted by Matt Payne
🔴I Met Migrant Women in Calais Hoping to Reach the UK and This Is What I Learnt
It is time to move away from a politics in which cruelty is always portrayed as “toughness” and moral abdication as “realism”, argues Green Party Deputy Leader @rachelmillward.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/18/i...
It is time to move away from a politics in which cruelty is always portrayed as “toughness” and moral abdication as “realism”, argues Green Party Deputy Leader @rachelmillward.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/18/i...
I Met Migrant Women in Calais Hoping to Reach the UK and This Is What I Learnt
It is time to move away from a politics in which cruelty is always portrayed as “toughness” and moral abdication as “realism”, argues Green Party Deputy Leader Rachel Millward
bylinetimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM
🔴I Met Migrant Women in Calais Hoping to Reach the UK and This Is What I Learnt
It is time to move away from a politics in which cruelty is always portrayed as “toughness” and moral abdication as “realism”, argues Green Party Deputy Leader @rachelmillward.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/18/i...
It is time to move away from a politics in which cruelty is always portrayed as “toughness” and moral abdication as “realism”, argues Green Party Deputy Leader @rachelmillward.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/18/i...
Reposted by Matt Payne
Yet another crap video from another Labour MP (Josh Simons) attacking me and "lefties."
Showing us exactly who they are.
They serve only power & weath.
2026 - the year of people power.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Showing us exactly who they are.
They serve only power & weath.
2026 - the year of people power.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
December 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Yet another crap video from another Labour MP (Josh Simons) attacking me and "lefties."
Showing us exactly who they are.
They serve only power & weath.
2026 - the year of people power.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Showing us exactly who they are.
They serve only power & weath.
2026 - the year of people power.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Reposted by Matt Payne
This is obscene. Why can't other politicians say that?
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This is obscene. Why can't other politicians say that?
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
Reposted by Matt Payne
Just got back from HMP Bronzefield.
Most importantly: Qesser Zuhrah was transferred to hospital via the ambulance she’d been demanding since 5pm yesterday.
David Lammy, Keir Starmer — you are on the brink of causing the deaths of multiple young Palestine hunger strikers.
Most importantly: Qesser Zuhrah was transferred to hospital via the ambulance she’d been demanding since 5pm yesterday.
David Lammy, Keir Starmer — you are on the brink of causing the deaths of multiple young Palestine hunger strikers.
December 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Just got back from HMP Bronzefield.
Most importantly: Qesser Zuhrah was transferred to hospital via the ambulance she’d been demanding since 5pm yesterday.
David Lammy, Keir Starmer — you are on the brink of causing the deaths of multiple young Palestine hunger strikers.
Most importantly: Qesser Zuhrah was transferred to hospital via the ambulance she’d been demanding since 5pm yesterday.
David Lammy, Keir Starmer — you are on the brink of causing the deaths of multiple young Palestine hunger strikers.
Reposted by Matt Payne
I am desperately worried for 20 yr old Qesser Zuhrah who is dangerously ill at HMP Bronzefield. It remains very unclear how soon she will be transferred to hospital.
Qesser is on day 46 of hunger strike. It should not take this long to get the help she needs.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Qesser is on day 46 of hunger strike. It should not take this long to get the help she needs.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers ‘may die without Lammy’s intervention’
Justice secretary criticised for refusing to meet lawyers who say health of their jailed clients is ‘rapidly deteriorating’
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I am desperately worried for 20 yr old Qesser Zuhrah who is dangerously ill at HMP Bronzefield. It remains very unclear how soon she will be transferred to hospital.
Qesser is on day 46 of hunger strike. It should not take this long to get the help she needs.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Qesser is on day 46 of hunger strike. It should not take this long to get the help she needs.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Reposted by Matt Payne
Stephen Flynn, "I simply want to wish the prime minister: happy Christmas"
"How does he intend to spend his final one in Downing street?"
Keir Starmer, "After a decade of SNP rule they're totally out of ideas. Scotland deserves change next year with Anas Sarwar"
"How does he intend to spend his final one in Downing street?"
Keir Starmer, "After a decade of SNP rule they're totally out of ideas. Scotland deserves change next year with Anas Sarwar"
December 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Stephen Flynn, "I simply want to wish the prime minister: happy Christmas"
"How does he intend to spend his final one in Downing street?"
Keir Starmer, "After a decade of SNP rule they're totally out of ideas. Scotland deserves change next year with Anas Sarwar"
"How does he intend to spend his final one in Downing street?"
Keir Starmer, "After a decade of SNP rule they're totally out of ideas. Scotland deserves change next year with Anas Sarwar"
Reposted by Matt Payne
BREAKING: Quesser Zuhrah is taken to hospital after crowds gathered at HMP Bronzefield following her rapid health deterioration after 46days of hunger strike.
There are seven more hunger strikers currently facing critical health deterioration. Support them by visiting PrisonersForPalestine.org
There are seven more hunger strikers currently facing critical health deterioration. Support them by visiting PrisonersForPalestine.org
December 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
BREAKING: Quesser Zuhrah is taken to hospital after crowds gathered at HMP Bronzefield following her rapid health deterioration after 46days of hunger strike.
There are seven more hunger strikers currently facing critical health deterioration. Support them by visiting PrisonersForPalestine.org
There are seven more hunger strikers currently facing critical health deterioration. Support them by visiting PrisonersForPalestine.org
Reposted by Matt Payne
Anthony Albanese meets and thanks Ahmed al Ahmed and says that Australia will not be divided, Australia will unite 👏
December 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Anthony Albanese meets and thanks Ahmed al Ahmed and says that Australia will not be divided, Australia will unite 👏
Reposted by Matt Payne
Reports from @amnestyuk.bsky.social clearly show that UK-made components have been found in weapons in the awful conflict in Sudan. But this government refuses to act. Once again, the minister refused to acknowledge the reality of the situation when I confronted him yesterday.
December 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Reports from @amnestyuk.bsky.social clearly show that UK-made components have been found in weapons in the awful conflict in Sudan. But this government refuses to act. Once again, the minister refused to acknowledge the reality of the situation when I confronted him yesterday.
Reposted by Matt Payne
To get the government to respond to our petition calling for a National Climate Resilience Plan, we need 10,000 of you to help us. We are over halfway now! If you haven't already, please sign it and encourage others to do so as well ✒️ 🌍
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Fund a National Climate Resilience Plan: protect communities from climate impact
From floods to extreme temperatures, climate impacts risk damaging homes, health, businesses, services, and the economy. We want Government to prioritise adaptation; fund a new Resilience Plan that…
petition.parliament.uk
December 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
To get the government to respond to our petition calling for a National Climate Resilience Plan, we need 10,000 of you to help us. We are over halfway now! If you haven't already, please sign it and encourage others to do so as well ✒️ 🌍
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Reposted by Matt Payne
‼️‼️‼️☢️☢️☢️☢️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️‼️‼️
EMERGENCY!!!!
ROWANS IS UNDER THREAT!!
The Haringey local plan proposes to redevelop it into housing -THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!!!!!!!!!
🙏🙏please I beg you take a minute to respond & object to the plan before consultation closes!
Guide & link in thread 👇😫😫😫😫
EMERGENCY!!!!
ROWANS IS UNDER THREAT!!
The Haringey local plan proposes to redevelop it into housing -THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!!!!!!!!!
🙏🙏please I beg you take a minute to respond & object to the plan before consultation closes!
Guide & link in thread 👇😫😫😫😫
NEW: Iconic Finsbury Park bowling alley and nightclub Rowans is facing demolition as part of new plans to build a 190-home development.
More details in today's briefing, plus the war between a Farringdon kebab shop and its wealthy neighbours.
www.the-londoner.co.uk/beloved-bowl...
More details in today's briefing, plus the war between a Farringdon kebab shop and its wealthy neighbours.
www.the-londoner.co.uk/beloved-bowl...
Beloved bowling alley Rowans is under threat from a 190-home development
Plus: Dalston's best hidden pub, a war between a Farringdon kebab shop and its neighbours, and more in our Monday briefing
www.the-londoner.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 7:02 AM
‼️‼️‼️☢️☢️☢️☢️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️‼️‼️
EMERGENCY!!!!
ROWANS IS UNDER THREAT!!
The Haringey local plan proposes to redevelop it into housing -THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!!!!!!!!!
🙏🙏please I beg you take a minute to respond & object to the plan before consultation closes!
Guide & link in thread 👇😫😫😫😫
EMERGENCY!!!!
ROWANS IS UNDER THREAT!!
The Haringey local plan proposes to redevelop it into housing -THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!!!!!!!!!
🙏🙏please I beg you take a minute to respond & object to the plan before consultation closes!
Guide & link in thread 👇😫😫😫😫
Reposted by Matt Payne
People have had enough of Labour.
They can change leader but the problem is the hundreds of corporate lobbyists who are Labour MPs.
More and more people joining the Green Party every day!
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
They can change leader but the problem is the hundreds of corporate lobbyists who are Labour MPs.
More and more people joining the Green Party every day!
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
UK politics: Polanski claims Green support surging in London as five Labour councillors defect in Brent – as it happened
Party leader says Labour ‘has abandoned any sense of progressive politics’
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM
People have had enough of Labour.
They can change leader but the problem is the hundreds of corporate lobbyists who are Labour MPs.
More and more people joining the Green Party every day!
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
They can change leader but the problem is the hundreds of corporate lobbyists who are Labour MPs.
More and more people joining the Green Party every day!
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Reposted by Matt Payne
A million Muslims live in New York City. We belong here, as does every other New Yorker.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
December 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM
A million Muslims live in New York City. We belong here, as does every other New Yorker.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
Reposted by Matt Payne
Reposted by Matt Payne
Zack Polanski, "Whether its doctors, nurses, physios, care workers, all of these people should be paid properly"
"Ultimately we should be paying the people who keep us safe and healthy properly"
"And depending on what they vote for, I'll be out on the picket line with them"
"Ultimately we should be paying the people who keep us safe and healthy properly"
"And depending on what they vote for, I'll be out on the picket line with them"
December 15, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Zack Polanski, "Whether its doctors, nurses, physios, care workers, all of these people should be paid properly"
"Ultimately we should be paying the people who keep us safe and healthy properly"
"And depending on what they vote for, I'll be out on the picket line with them"
"Ultimately we should be paying the people who keep us safe and healthy properly"
"And depending on what they vote for, I'll be out on the picket line with them"
Reposted by Matt Payne
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Reposted by Matt Payne
Remember, for much of the world - including pretty much all of South and SE Asia that relies on glacier-fed rivers for irrigation -
no glaciers means no water
and no water means no crops
and no crops means no food
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
no glaciers means no water
and no water means no crops
and no crops means no food
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Glaciers to reach peak rate of extinction in the Alps in eight years
Climate crisis forecast to wipe out thousands of glaciers a year globally, threatening water supplies and cultural heritage
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Remember, for much of the world - including pretty much all of South and SE Asia that relies on glacier-fed rivers for irrigation -
no glaciers means no water
and no water means no crops
and no crops means no food
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
no glaciers means no water
and no water means no crops
and no crops means no food
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Reposted by Matt Payne
Claire: I'm worried about the flu, doctors shouldn't strike, they're paid enough
Zack Polanksi, "I'm worried about the flu, its bad for every population, but the doctors are the people who will look after you and care for you"
"What they're saying is this country is not looking for doctors"
Zack Polanksi, "I'm worried about the flu, its bad for every population, but the doctors are the people who will look after you and care for you"
"What they're saying is this country is not looking for doctors"
December 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Claire: I'm worried about the flu, doctors shouldn't strike, they're paid enough
Zack Polanksi, "I'm worried about the flu, its bad for every population, but the doctors are the people who will look after you and care for you"
"What they're saying is this country is not looking for doctors"
Zack Polanksi, "I'm worried about the flu, its bad for every population, but the doctors are the people who will look after you and care for you"
"What they're saying is this country is not looking for doctors"
Reposted by Matt Payne
Four hours after the hero's name was released
BBC News still calling him 'member of the public'
His name is Ahmed el Ahmed
He's a Muslim
How many Jewish lives did his heroism save?
BBC News still calling him 'member of the public'
His name is Ahmed el Ahmed
He's a Muslim
How many Jewish lives did his heroism save?
December 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Four hours after the hero's name was released
BBC News still calling him 'member of the public'
His name is Ahmed el Ahmed
He's a Muslim
How many Jewish lives did his heroism save?
BBC News still calling him 'member of the public'
His name is Ahmed el Ahmed
He's a Muslim
How many Jewish lives did his heroism save?
Reposted by Matt Payne
ABC News Australia doing what BBC News haven't done yet, name the Bondi Beach hero:
Inala Cooper, "What I was reflecting on this morning was the footage of the civilian, the unarmed man, Ahmed el Ahmed, a 43 year old fruit shop owner"
Inala Cooper, "What I was reflecting on this morning was the footage of the civilian, the unarmed man, Ahmed el Ahmed, a 43 year old fruit shop owner"
December 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
ABC News Australia doing what BBC News haven't done yet, name the Bondi Beach hero:
Inala Cooper, "What I was reflecting on this morning was the footage of the civilian, the unarmed man, Ahmed el Ahmed, a 43 year old fruit shop owner"
Inala Cooper, "What I was reflecting on this morning was the footage of the civilian, the unarmed man, Ahmed el Ahmed, a 43 year old fruit shop owner"
Reposted by Matt Payne
This is Ahmed al Ahmed, a Lebanese Muslim who owns a fruit shop in Sydney's South. He was injured disarming one of the Bondi Beach shooters & will have surgery this evening. #hero
December 14, 2025 at 12:51 PM
This is Ahmed al Ahmed, a Lebanese Muslim who owns a fruit shop in Sydney's South. He was injured disarming one of the Bondi Beach shooters & will have surgery this evening. #hero