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Martin Porter @thesnufkin.bsky.social · 2d

Huge Labour majority, Tories facing extinction, why am I not enjoying this as much as I thought?

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Martin Porter @thesnufkin.bsky.social · 12d

There was a post on a community Facebook page which actually said "No, should need an ID card to enter the country illegally"

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Middle Age Riot @middleageriot.bsky.social · 19d

The free speech party is the quote Charlie Kirk and you'll lose your job party is the you can't make me vaccinate my child party is the we won't let you get an abortion party is the law and order party is the voted for a convicted felon and rapist party.

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Martin Porter @thesnufkin.bsky.social · 21d

In Manchester a grim reaper figure with a pennant flag with “Insuring Genocide” stood outside the AIG office on Deansgate. 30 protesters gave out leaflets to the public and spoke about how of Palestinians are being affected by the arms companies AIG Insures.”

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Insurers face climate protests as global action continues

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Derbyshire UNISON @derbyshireunison.bsky.social · 22d

Our Sonya Pickford picked up the TUC Congress Awards Women's Gold Badge. From her important role in the successful campaign to save the older persons day centres, to her vital Health and Safety work, Sonya has always been a dedicated campaigner who has put our members first.

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Martin Porter @thesnufkin.bsky.social · 28d

The FT revealed two years ago that Mandelson stayed at Epstein's house whilst Mandelson was Deputy Prime Minister and Epstein was in prison for child trafficing. So why are we now surprised?

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Links between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein detailed in JPMorgan report

Emails indicate then UK business secretary stayed at New York house while disgraced financier was in prison

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Phillips OBrien @phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 28d

Just sent out this free post. Russia attacked Poland last night--and the NATO response indicates institutional and national failure. They were clearly not prepared, cannot even call the Russian attack an attack, and do not understand their real security concerns. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...

NATO States Have Failed

They have not prepared and do not understand their national interests

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Martin Porter @thesnufkin.bsky.social · 28d

'Speaking of Sonya’s dedication Martin Porter, UNISON Derbyshire Branch Secretary, added: “Sonya is a tireless campaigner who thoroughly deserves this award.

“She is proof that people have the power to make changes for the better.”'

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Whaley Bridge union rep ‘humbled and honoured’ after being awarded gold medal at national conference

A trade unionist from the High Peak has been awarded a gold medal for her outstanding contribution to defending services and supporting workers.

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Martin Porter @thesnufkin.bsky.social · Sep 2

'Labour voters who would consider voting Reform – the ones who stalk Downing Street’s nightmares – are still more inclined to blame the rich for their troubles.'

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Blame migrants, or blame the rich? That’s the populist divide in Britain’s politics now | Gaby Hinsliff

Taxing the ultra-rich may be a vote winner, but it’s just as important to shift the conversation away from Reform’s immigration doom loop, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

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Martin Porter @thesnufkin.bsky.social · Aug 29

The real denial is about the fact that we can do something. Most people, if they believe the science, are just resigned to being doomed.

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Martin Porter @thesnufkin.bsky.social · Aug 29

When you have actual members of proscribed Neo-Nazi groups organising and taking part in these protests, NOT calling them Nazis would be dereliction of duty.

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Martin Porter @thesnufkin.bsky.social · Aug 28

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"Mr Bloom’s ... used racial slurs against a Black family, threatened to involve far-right extremists, and abused his position as an elected representative by saying the family would not be treated fairly."

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Reform UK must disown racism after councillor's vile behaviour | Article, News | News | UNISON East Midlands

Racism and intimidation must play no part in local public services says UNISON today (Wednesday), following the resignation of a North Northamptonshire

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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · Aug 20

Just 8 months in, and already:
American cities have been turned into police states,
Gestapo-esque gangs of masked thugs are kidnapping innocent people,
our thriving economy has been intentionally sabotaged,
our global standing in the world has plummeted...
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Fast Fascism: From Democracy to Dictatorship in Under a Year

Fascism arrived quickly. We need to send it back to hell, quickly, too.

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Greenpeace Manchester @mancgreenpeace.bsky.social · Aug 14

"Greenpeace activists installed a haunting new artwork created by legendary artist, Anish Kapoor onto an active Shell platform in the remote North Sea."

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Anish Kapoor protest art at Shell’s North Sea platform: what you need to know - Greenpeace UK

Greenpeace activists installed a haunting new artwork created by legendary artist, Anish Kapoor onto an active Shell platform in the remote North Sea. What happened? The artwork, called BUTCHERED, shows 1,000 litres of blood-red liquid gushing onto a 12m x 8m canvas fastened to the gas platform, creating a vast crimson stain. BUTCHERED symbolises the […]

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Martin Porter @thesnufkin.bsky.social · Aug 13

Last week I was invited to the town of Lewes by the local Greenpeace group, the occasion being an exhibition to celebrate the time when the little place was surprisingly the home to Greenpeace's international headquarters.

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The Unofficial History of Greenpeace By Martin Porter

YouTube video by Gary Janks

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Martin Porter @thesnufkin.bsky.social · Aug 13

It's probably about time we did something about the climate crisis. Stop using fossil fuels and eat less meat basically, and maybe do something about capitalism as it's stopping us acting.

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Temperature records broken as extreme heat grips parts of Europe

Unprecedented temperatures causing difficulties in south-west France, Croatia, Italy and Spain with wildfire destruction across Europe up 87%

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Martin Porter @thesnufkin.bsky.social · Aug 11

'The back-and-forth gave the distinct impression, not for the first time, that in the relationship between Trump and Putin, it is the Russian president who calls the shots.'

Trump gets tough with Putin - by asking how much of Ukraine he wants.

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Confusion over the Alaska summit shows Vladimir Putin still calls the shots

Donald Trump rewarding the Kremlin’s hardline attitude shows Russia can still sideline Ukraine from deal to end war

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Martin Porter @thesnufkin.bsky.social · Aug 9

The Far Right were out in Manchester last night: angry, white, predominantly male and unapologeticly racist. There were no 'concerned parents' here, just fascists. I joined Stand Up To Racism to see them off.

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Frightening scenes outside Altrincham hotel as migrant protests continue

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · Jul 30

Great news: the High Court has granted permission for a full judicial review of the government's order proscribing Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act.
Let's hope he government's idiotic and draconian order is overturned.

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Martin Porter @thesnufkin.bsky.social · Jul 28

The Longdendale Reservoirs are at an all time low whilst Derbyshire County Council's Reform UK leadership has abolished it's climate change committee.

The Manchester Greenpeace Group has been out to film the dry Woodhead Reservoir.

This is what a climate crisis looks like in England.

Greenpeace Manchester @mancgreenpeace.bsky.social · Jul 28

Derbyshire's reservoirs are at record low levels, so we went out to film them. @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social

This is what a climate crisis looks like.

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Greenpeace Manchester @mancgreenpeace.bsky.social · Jul 27

Another day in the climate emergency.

Άλλη μια μέρα στην κλιματική κρίση.

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Thousands in Greece and Turkey evacuate as winds and heat fan wildfires

Czech firefighters and Italian aircraft join rescue effort in Greece, and firefighter among those killed in Turkey

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Martin Porter @thesnufkin.bsky.social · Jul 27

A history of domestic violence is one of the best indicators of extremist activity Given the low reporting rates of this type of crime it's probable most of them are abusers.

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Two in five arrested for last summer’s UK riots had been reported for domestic abuse

Police data indicates overlaps between public violent disorder and domestic violence and abuse

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Martin Porter @thesnufkin.bsky.social · Jul 17

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Martin Porter @thesnufkin.bsky.social · Jul 11

'Martin Porter of Manchester Greenpeace: “Instead of displacing poor people to pipe oil across Africa so that Big Oil can make even more money, we should be leaving it in the ground. Our message is simple: oil companies need to stop drilling and start paying.”

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Climate activists target Manchester offices of insurance broker Marsh as part of national action on climate change - About Manchester

This week, supporters of Extinction Rebellion’s Insure our Survival campaign are targeting the offices of insurance companies up and down the country in a

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