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Socialist. Ex Labour. LGBTQ+ . Free Palestine. πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡­πŸ‰πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

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The international boycott of ChatGPT has absolutely exploded.

2.5M people have already joined, and this is just the beginning.

Go to quitgpt.org.
Cancel your subscription, delete your account.
And tell at least one person why.

My op-ed: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

04.03.2026 09:03 πŸ‘ 1033 πŸ” 586 πŸ’¬ 47 πŸ“Œ 60
You're Not Overreacting. This Is Actually Fascism.
You're Not Overreacting. This Is Actually Fascism. YouTube video by Rutger Bregman

youtu.be/DDf25rNyT1A?...

12.03.2026 12:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Will we be forced to salute them all?

Maybe a supervised pledge of allegiance every morning in your workplace, too?

Daily mass meetings where we are expected to shout "Heil Nigel", and non-participants quietly disappear?

09.03.2026 10:11 πŸ‘ 1277 πŸ” 288 πŸ’¬ 355 πŸ“Œ 0
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If You Think The US Wants To Bring Democracy To Iran, Watch What They're Currently Doing To Iraq Reading by Tim Foley:

If You Think The US Wants To Bring Democracy To Iran, Watch What They're Currently Doing To Iraq
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09.03.2026 10:58 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Instagram Create an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you.

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09.03.2026 13:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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These are dark times - CND Sabby Dhalu, Stand up to Racism Co-Convenor, writes about how we work together to combat the slide to war and the rise of the far right, which are inextricably linked. As the Middle East descends into...

These are dark times < CND cnduk.org/these-are-da...

07.03.2026 11:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Old news!

216,000 now!

Join.greenparty.org.uk

06.03.2026 16:38 πŸ‘ 1112 πŸ” 200 πŸ’¬ 34 πŸ“Œ 17
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Massie on Newsmax: "We're not getting the answers we need from Pam Bondi. I just spent 3 hours at the DOJ this week looking at the unredacted files. And I'm finding evidence of files they haven't released yet." (Note that the Newsmax anchor agrees with him!)

06.03.2026 15:08 πŸ‘ 12567 πŸ” 3812 πŸ’¬ 327 πŸ“Œ 150
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John Swinney would 'consider' banning US military from Prestwick Airport

John Swinney has said he would 'consider' banning US military aircraft from using Prestwick Airport if it was confirmed they were involved in strikes on Iran

07.03.2026 11:30 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1
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This isn’t a hallucination, Michael Gove. You’ve never explained the millions you disbursed to buddies with your crony Covid Contracts.

Cashing in on the worst public health crisis in a century should disbar people from public life permanently.

www.bylinesupplement.com/p/we-need-to...

07.03.2026 10:01 πŸ‘ 1369 πŸ” 530 πŸ’¬ 81 πŸ“Œ 20
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DOJ Releases Interview With Woman Who Claimed Both Trump and Epstein Sexually Assaulted Her as a Minor The Justice Department released several FBI documents on Thursday describing interviews with a woman who accused President Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her as a minor.

DOJ releases interviews with girl Trump allegedly raped after others found them and pointed out the government unlawfully withheld them.

DOJ's explanation for why they withheld the interviews? They were "duplicative."

www.mediaite.com/media/news/d...

06.03.2026 19:29 πŸ‘ 1730 πŸ” 723 πŸ’¬ 142 πŸ“Œ 46

Over 1000 civilians dead, and we're letting Trump use UK bases to further his war.

Britain should stand firm against Trump's illegal warmongering, and stop these bombers landing on UK soil.

07.03.2026 11:20 πŸ‘ 1539 πŸ” 495 πŸ’¬ 67 πŸ“Œ 26
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US bombers land in Britain as Pentagon prepares 'surge' in Iran strikes Three US Air Force B-1 Lancer bombers arrive at Royal Air Force Fairford base in Gloucestershire

US bombers land in Britain as Pentagon prepares 'surge' in Iran strikes - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-bombers-land-britain-pentagon-prepares-surge-iran-strikes

07.03.2026 11:31 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 28 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 5
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CPAC Head Says Iranian Schoolgirls Are Better Dead Than β€œin a Burqa” Leading Republicans don’t seem to care about the bombing of a girls’ school in Iran.

newrepublic.com/post/207415/...

07.03.2026 11:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
πŸš¨πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Endorses Regime Change in Iran After White House Meeting

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met President Donald Trump at the White House Tuesday and said Berlin and Washington are β€œon the same page” regarding the need for regime change in Iran.

He previously said Germany "shares the relief of many Iranians that this mullah regime is now coming to an end" and shares the U.S. interest in stopping its nuclear program.

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⭕️ Background: 

During the briefing, Merz chuckled as the level of destruction in Iran was discussed. On concerns over the legality of the strikes, he has previously said he would not β€œlecture” the U.S. or Israel on their military actions. Trump thanked him today for Germany’s support in the campaign.

In a joint E3 statement, Germany, the UK, and France pledged β€œnecessary and proportionate defensive action” to destroy Iran’s missile and drone capabilities β€œat their source.” Germany has also responded positively to a request to deploy a warship to Cyprus following Iranian drone attacks on a British base there.

πŸš¨πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Endorses Regime Change in Iran After White House Meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met President Donald Trump at the White House Tuesday and said Berlin and Washington are β€œon the same page” regarding the need for regime change in Iran. He previously said Germany "shares the relief of many Iranians that this mullah regime is now coming to an end" and shares the U.S. interest in stopping its nuclear program. β€”β€” ⭕️ Background: During the briefing, Merz chuckled as the level of destruction in Iran was discussed. On concerns over the legality of the strikes, he has previously said he would not β€œlecture” the U.S. or Israel on their military actions. Trump thanked him today for Germany’s support in the campaign. In a joint E3 statement, Germany, the UK, and France pledged β€œnecessary and proportionate defensive action” to destroy Iran’s missile and drone capabilities β€œat their source.” Germany has also responded positively to a request to deploy a warship to Cyprus following Iranian drone attacks on a British base there.

πŸš¨πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Endorses Regime Change in Iran After WH Meeting

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Pres. Trump at the WH Tuesday & said Berlin & Washington are β€œon the same page” regarding the need for regime change in Iran.

He previously said Germany "shares the relief of...

03.03.2026 17:33 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 10

I'm sorry, if you're going to make a big show about how you've got a Department of WAR helmed by a Secretary of WAR and staffed by WARfighters, it's totally inane to then claim that your massive bombing of a foreign country constitutes something other than a war.

03.03.2026 15:37 πŸ‘ 12270 πŸ” 2652 πŸ’¬ 269 πŸ“Œ 109
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Forever?! It’s Tuesday. There are 245 days until the midterm elections. Minnie ain’t done with Bovino, the White House press flush the last of their credibility and Trump says America can fight β€˜forever.’

Forever?!
It’s Tuesday. There are 245 days until the midterm elections. Minnie ain’t done with Bovino, the White House press flush the last of their credibility and Trump says America can fight β€˜forever.’

03.03.2026 15:21 πŸ‘ 178 πŸ” 44 πŸ’¬ 21 πŸ“Œ 3
TikTok - Make Your Day

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03.03.2026 11:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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28.02.2026 10:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Dear Lucy

Three weeks ago you wrote me a bizarre letter in an attempt to hold on to voters who Labour have for too long taken for granted in Gorton and Denton. 

First, I’d like to give my apologies for the delay in getting back to you. I've been busy on the ground with Hannah Spencer talking to voters about the issues that matter to them – lowering bills, protecting the NHS and rebuilding our public services. 

You'll appreciate most of your letter is out of date now, but I'm sure you'll have seen the poll that came out today, that puts us in first place and Reform in second. Labour are a distant third and it’s now clearer than ever that your party cannot win in Gorton and Denton. 

If you are as concerned about stopping Reform as you proposed in your letter, the course is now clear: in the spirit in which you wrote to me, you should now urge your members and former voters to back Hannah Spencer on the 26th February to stop Reform and make hope normal again. 


Kind regards,



Zack Polanski
Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales 

P.S – Hannah looks forward to saying hi in Parliament!

Dear Lucy Three weeks ago you wrote me a bizarre letter in an attempt to hold on to voters who Labour have for too long taken for granted in Gorton and Denton. First, I’d like to give my apologies for the delay in getting back to you. I've been busy on the ground with Hannah Spencer talking to voters about the issues that matter to them – lowering bills, protecting the NHS and rebuilding our public services. You'll appreciate most of your letter is out of date now, but I'm sure you'll have seen the poll that came out today, that puts us in first place and Reform in second. Labour are a distant third and it’s now clearer than ever that your party cannot win in Gorton and Denton. If you are as concerned about stopping Reform as you proposed in your letter, the course is now clear: in the spirit in which you wrote to me, you should now urge your members and former voters to back Hannah Spencer on the 26th February to stop Reform and make hope normal again. Kind regards, Zack Polanski Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales P.S – Hannah looks forward to saying hi in Parliament!

Dear Lucy Powell,

A response to your letter:

20.02.2026 19:36 πŸ‘ 2166 πŸ” 503 πŸ’¬ 87 πŸ“Œ 128
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Take Big Money Out of Our Politics British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called β€˜mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...

A crypto investor just donated Β£9 million to the Reform Party. Right now, billionaires can pour unlimited money into our elections, effectively buying our democracy. Think that's wrong? Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...

12.02.2026 21:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is overt racism. Full stop. There’s no β€˜misinterpretation’ and no excuse. This is who he is, who he’s always been, and why he should never be anywhere near power again. And there’s a reason the tapes from The Apprentice have never been released.

06.02.2026 08:26 πŸ‘ 15276 πŸ” 5172 πŸ’¬ 1933 πŸ“Œ 754

This is the problem with the β€œhe lied to us” defence. I’m sure it’s true, but it doesn’t get you around this core fact. Or that Starmer/Number 10 doubtless chose not to think too hard about any of that while they were doing it.

06.02.2026 14:10 πŸ‘ 87 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 0
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Exclusive: Reform UK just broke electoral law in Gorton and Denton People across the constituency thought they were getting a letter from a concerned pensioner, they didn’t know she was working for Reform

Interesting. Did #Reform just break electoral law in #GortonAndDenton?

manchestermill.co.uk/exclusive-re...

06.02.2026 18:15 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 2
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Mamdani: "I speak of Renee Good, whose final words to the man who murdered her were, 'I'm not mad at you.' I speak of Alex Pretti who died as he lived, caring for the stranger. ICE shot him bc he did something they could never fathom ... let us offer a new path: one of defiance through compassion."

06.02.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 45620 πŸ” 11793 πŸ’¬ 633 πŸ“Œ 592
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Canary on X: "⁠Met police refuse to say if it shared classified documents with Israel lobby groups The Canary wanted to know if the Met Police had shared classified documents with pro-genocide Zionist lobbyists like Stop The Hate UK. Silence. https://t.co/WP6QTTTyB6" / X ⁠Met police refuse to say if it shared classified documents with Israel lobby groups The Canary wanted to know if the Met Police had shared classified documents with pro-genocide Zionist lobbyists like Stop The Hate UK. Silence. https://t.co/WP6QTTTyB6

x.com/thecanaryuk/...

06.02.2026 18:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#votegreen

31.01.2026 18:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...

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27.01.2026 18:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A major coalition is launching a general strike in Minnesota tomorrow, aimed at pushing out ICE.

It includes:

-Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1005
-The MN AFL-CIO
-SEIU Local 26
-UNITE HERE Local 17
-CWA Local 7250
-Saint Paul and Minneapolis Federations of Educators
-Faith leaders

And more. 🧡

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