Ian Middleton

Zack on Bold Politics podium

I'm Jewish. I'm also Mancunian.

Every other national party leader was interviewed by Laura Kunesberg during their conference.

Maybe the BBC thought as someone who also supports Palestine - I had nothing to say?

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These are the images that define the Labour government. An elderly clergywoman arrested for holding a cardboard sign simply because the government wants to be seen as being 'strong'. Strength comes in many forms. Moral strength is something we should expect from a supposed socialist party. Not this.

The Israeli government long since ceased being a friend to the Jewish people. Fascist Nazi sympathisers like Yaxley-Lennon never have been. He uses support for Judaism simply as a mechanism for demonising Muslims. So I can see why he'd be welcomed by a fellow right wing racist extremist.

She's right. Because it will never happen. This is just another dog whistle policy statement that hasn't been thought about beyond the level of a PR stunt intended to throw a bit more red meat into the Reform bear pit.

Greens ‘on track’ to supplant Labour as favourite party in London, says Zack Polanski Exclusive: poll asked voters to rank parties on how favourably they felt about them, with strong support in capital and among younger voters

London now.

Country next.

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Green Party membership overtakes Liberal Democrats under Polanski Around 20,000 people have joined the Green Party in the past few months, and new leader Zack Polanski says he has "undoubtedly" had a role in this success.

Lots of turning points in this year's conference. This has to be one of the most notable. Green Party membership overtakes Liberal Democrats under Polanski news.sky.com/story/green-...

So we have to wonder why the Lib Dems have so many more MPs than us then. Maybe the really important metric is how many active supporters both parties have including members and non-members.

Leader's Speech - Zack Polanski at Green Party Conference 2025 YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales

Inspiring first conference Leader's speech from @zackpolanski.bsky.social. Such a refreshing alternative to Labour's performative socialism.
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Still heavy on dairy though which means livestock farming stays firmly in the mix. Not only is that bad for the planet, in many ways dairy consumption can be just as bad (or worse) than eating meat.

Migration is Britain’s superpower. Our future depends on embracing that truth, not denying it | Zack Polanski Labour has lost its nerve. At our party conference this weekend, we’re gathering to set things right, says Green party leader Zack Polanski

"I'm here to talk about what others won’t. To tell the truth about what makes our country great and what makes it not so great. While others thrive on creating scapegoats, I am here to tell you a different story."

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@cagoxfordshire.bsky.social's annual Garden Tree Giveaway will be going live today!

Make sure you order your tree soon, before they run out...

(And if you're in Kennington area, there is a local pickup spot again, like last year)

Manchester synagogue attack suspect named by police after two people killed and three injured – as it happened Greater Manchester police name Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, a British citizen, and say three people are in custody on charges of preparing acts of terrorism

Jewish communities must be protected from these sorts of barbaric attacks. My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their livles and thanks go to the calm actions of those who prevented further bloodshed. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...

Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91 Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

An amazing woman with a gentle soul. A good life well lived.
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Dark green background with the repeated faded number “80,000.” In the centre, bold bright green text reads “80,000 Green Party Members.” Above it, smaller white text says “REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.” At the bottom is the Green Party logo and name. Would you like me to also draft a shorter, more minimal version for accessibility-first posting (e.g. “Graphic with text: 80,000 Green Party Members. Real hope. Real change. Green Party logo”)?

We have hit 80,000 members 💚

📈 And we’re only growing, join the movement 👉 join.greenparty.org.uk

What a fabulous story! The spoon of power! vm.tiktok.com/ZNdGY8TsR/

World’s cartoonists on this week’s events Drawing the top stories around the globe.

World's cartoonists on this week's events

by Politico

Drawing the top stories around the globe.

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These are coherent policies which will benifit the vast majority of people. This is the way we improve all our lives through positive action rather than through paranoia, hatred and 'othering' of migrants.

BP predicts higher oil and gas demand, suggesting world will not hit 2050 net zero target Conflict in Ukraine and Middle East as well as trade tariffs are making states focus on energy security

Safe bet when FF corporations seem generally to be planning for expansion of production. SEE: BP predicts higher oil and gas demand, suggesting world will not hit 2050 net zero target www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Not sure why Sadie Frost is in this documentary about Bryan Ferry on BBC4. Did I miss a memo?

Half a million. Net migration poster.

Controls on immigration mug.

Go home van from Theresa may.

Pm says Britain has been squeamish about illegal immigration.

Starmer says past governments have been "squeamish" talking about immigration. Bullshit.

Starmer isn't bravely breaking a taboo. He's blaming vulnerable people & deflecting attention from the super rich who hoard power & wealth.

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As seems to be their new approach, Labour councillors and MPs contiune to try to face both ways at once. Politics means we have to make a choice. It seems that Ms Dodds and Labour Councillors are choosing to favour private car use over safer, less congested streets and better public transport.

Cllr Andrew Dodds

Anneliese Dodds MP

Oxfordshire County Council's cabinet member for transport, Andrew Gant, has fired back at Oxford East MP Anneliese Dodds over the city’s temporary congestion charge. In a five-page open letter, the LibDem councillor calls Labour’s opposition to it “grotesque, upsetting and bizarre”.

Two new electric vehicles join our street cleansing operation this week, as part of our work to tackle climate change.

Each of these two new vehicles will save between 1.5 and 2 tonnes of CO2 a year with another seven on the list to be replaced soon.

Reform branded ‘threat to democracy’ over Farage plan to remove thousands of migrants with leave to be in UK – politics live Nigel Farage says Reform UK would scrap the main route that migrants take to gain British citizenship Good morning. Last month Reform UK unveiled its “Operation Restoring Justice” plan for the mass deportation of people living in Britain without permission to be here. It was aimed at illegal immigrants, but Nigel Farage, the Reform leader, proposed deportation on an unprecedented scale , without being clear as to quite how many people would be affected. Today he is committing Reform (which is currently well ahead of other parties in national opinion polls) to an even more draconian approach. He says Reform would abolish indefinite leave to remain – the immigration status that allows people to remain in the UK for as long as they want, often the first step towards citizenship. Crucially, this would not just be for new applicants; it would be retrospective, applying to people who already have indefinite leave to remain. Instead, people would have to apply for a five-year visa, with tougher conditions. Today, I can announce that Reform will go even further. We will abolish indefinite leave to remain (ILR) status, which grants migrants the right to live, work and study in the UK permanently with full access to Britain’s health and benefits system. These changes will lead to hundreds of thousands of people having to apply and ultimately losing their settled status in the UK, which will be done on a staggered and orderly basis to allow businesses to train British workers to replace them. Many of those who will lose their leave to remain are entirely dependent on the welfare state and will leave voluntarily upon losing access to benefits. Those that don’t will be subject to immigration enforcement as part of our mass deportation programme – Operation Restoring Justice. Continue reading...

Reform branded ‘threat to democracy’ over Farage plan to remove thousands of migrants with leave to be in UK – politics live

Is there anything left to recognise?

Hi @chilternrailways.bsky.social. I was wondering what the point of these sockets was considering none of them work

We already have one. @greenparty.org.uk

FYI - the council is actually jointly controlled by a Lib Dem/Green coalition. Very surprised at Chuk though. Didn't see this coming!

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A party that isn't actually a party and doesn't even have a name yet already has a split! Seriously people, let's not get distracted by this ego trip. There's only one serious left leaning opposition party. One party that can stand against Reform. And you can join us here join.greenparty.org.uk

Corbyn clashes with Sultana over membership portal as split emerges in new party Ex-Labour leader says ‘legal advice being taken’ over issue, while Sultana also claims ‘sexist boys’ club’ is running party

This is going well then.....
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