Brian Candeland
@briancandeland.bsky.social
Former Elections Coordinator on Green Party England and Wales Executive. Pronouns he/him. Other interests include Amateur Dramatics, walking, salsa. 50% Scottish, 50% English, 100% European. Views are my own.
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It's a symptom of how far the Overton Window has moved that I now feel much more affinity with old Tories like Heseltine, Major and Patten than with Labourites like Starmer and Street IMG.
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
It's a symptom of how far the Overton Window has moved that I now feel much more affinity with old Tories like Heseltine, Major and Patten than with Labourites like Starmer and Street IMG.
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Please repost if you agree that the BBC is institutionally biased in favour of Nigel Farage.
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Please repost if you agree that the BBC is institutionally biased in favour of Nigel Farage.
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Very glad to hear that @northwestbylines.co.uk and the rest of the bylines editors have seen this for what it is. An attempt by right-wingers to attack and stifle open and honest jornalism.
So a transphobe is threatening @northwestbylines.co.uk with defamation over this 100% accurate and factual piece of Journalism.
Support us by sharing it far and wide 🏳️⚧️
northwestbylines.co.uk/news/equalit...
Support us by sharing it far and wide 🏳️⚧️
northwestbylines.co.uk/news/equalit...
A demonstration of compassion and unity by the trans and cis community
Trans and cis people united in a heartwarming display of kindness outside the Scottish (Holyrood) Parliament on 1 November
northwestbylines.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Very glad to hear that @northwestbylines.co.uk and the rest of the bylines editors have seen this for what it is. An attempt by right-wingers to attack and stifle open and honest jornalism.
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The BBC's senior leadership resigning en masse over one dodgy edit in one programme, simply because the right wing press demands it, tells you everything you need to know about where the power really lies in that relationship
November 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The BBC's senior leadership resigning en masse over one dodgy edit in one programme, simply because the right wing press demands it, tells you everything you need to know about where the power really lies in that relationship
60% of the British public agree: our voting system is not fit for purpose.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
Petition to Democracy Minister
First Past The Post undermines our politics.
It leaves most of us with MPs we didn't vote for, and keeps delivering results that don't represent public opinion.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chan...
actionnetwork.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
60% of the British public agree: our voting system is not fit for purpose.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
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One thing I find quite funny about this idea of vote Labour or get Reform, is that it ignores that a Lib Dem/Green coalition is becoming a genuinely viable alternative, and one which is pretty attractive to voters who want a positive plan for the future which doesn't involve demonising others. 6/
November 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
One thing I find quite funny about this idea of vote Labour or get Reform, is that it ignores that a Lib Dem/Green coalition is becoming a genuinely viable alternative, and one which is pretty attractive to voters who want a positive plan for the future which doesn't involve demonising others. 6/
Another take from the Caerphilly by-election is that even the combined Reform +Tory+Labour vote was less than 50%. The combined Plaid, Green and Lib Dem vote was more than 50%.
October 24, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Another take from the Caerphilly by-election is that even the combined Reform +Tory+Labour vote was less than 50%. The combined Plaid, Green and Lib Dem vote was more than 50%.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Telegraph, Mail, Express, Jeremy Clarkson etc, please stop saying nasty things about Zack Polanski; the Green Party membership system is struggling to keep up
October 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Telegraph, Mail, Express, Jeremy Clarkson etc, please stop saying nasty things about Zack Polanski; the Green Party membership system is struggling to keep up
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In this interview, Farage said, "Brexit is the best thing to happen to..." and the first country that came to his mind was Russia.
October 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
In this interview, Farage said, "Brexit is the best thing to happen to..." and the first country that came to his mind was Russia.
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"Nigel meets tens of thousands of people on an annual basis ultimately, he can't be held accountable for the actions of every single person who he comes in contact with."
-Zia Yusuf, head of Reform UK Department of Government Efficiency.
-Zia Yusuf, head of Reform UK Department of Government Efficiency.
October 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
"Nigel meets tens of thousands of people on an annual basis ultimately, he can't be held accountable for the actions of every single person who he comes in contact with."
-Zia Yusuf, head of Reform UK Department of Government Efficiency.
-Zia Yusuf, head of Reform UK Department of Government Efficiency.
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Jenrick could have visited Handsworth to listen to residents – he chose to pass through and make a judgement based on the colour of their skin. Instead of getting to know our nation of neighbours, he chose racism.
The Tories, Reform and Labour want to divide us.
The Greens say enough is enough.
The Tories, Reform and Labour want to divide us.
The Greens say enough is enough.
Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham
Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham
Shadow justice secretary criticised for suggesting he could tell how integrated Handsworth was based on 90-minute visit
Robert Jenrick complained about visiting an area of Birmingham where he “didn’t see another white face” and said it was not the kind of country he wanted to live in.
After highlighting the lack of white people, the shadow justice secretary said it was not about “the colour of your skin or your faith” and he wanted people to live alongside each other. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Jenrick could have visited Handsworth to listen to residents – he chose to pass through and make a judgement based on the colour of their skin. Instead of getting to know our nation of neighbours, he chose racism.
The Tories, Reform and Labour want to divide us.
The Greens say enough is enough.
The Tories, Reform and Labour want to divide us.
The Greens say enough is enough.
This also applies to the UK ...
October 6, 2025 at 5:16 AM
This also applies to the UK ...
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In other news, Kemi Badenoch's party has taken at least £7 million in donations from funders and directors of climate change denial lobby groups bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/k...
October 2, 2025 at 6:01 AM
In other news, Kemi Badenoch's party has taken at least £7 million in donations from funders and directors of climate change denial lobby groups bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/k...
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You wouldn't want to repost it... oops.
You wouldn't want to repost it... oops.
September 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Elon Musk deleted this Tweet.
You wouldn't want to repost it... oops.
You wouldn't want to repost it... oops.
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The way Starmerism is crawling before the proto fascist tabloids is stomach turning. It's why the UK is stuck with Brexit, has no PR voting, and all of that with a historically exceptional majority in Parliament. What an utter waste of opportunity. Pathetic.
September 26, 2025 at 8:34 AM
The way Starmerism is crawling before the proto fascist tabloids is stomach turning. It's why the UK is stuck with Brexit, has no PR voting, and all of that with a historically exceptional majority in Parliament. What an utter waste of opportunity. Pathetic.
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Why are the American president's claims about autism the first item on British news bulletins?
He's not our president, the advice doesn't apply here and he's not presented any evidence to support his assertions.
So why spread these claims? What make this the biggest story in the UK?
He's not our president, the advice doesn't apply here and he's not presented any evidence to support his assertions.
So why spread these claims? What make this the biggest story in the UK?
September 23, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Why are the American president's claims about autism the first item on British news bulletins?
He's not our president, the advice doesn't apply here and he's not presented any evidence to support his assertions.
So why spread these claims? What make this the biggest story in the UK?
He's not our president, the advice doesn't apply here and he's not presented any evidence to support his assertions.
So why spread these claims? What make this the biggest story in the UK?
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Fossil fuel companies have spent $billions
telling lies about causing climate change
for more than a century, and the entire
corrupted mass media is complicit
"Billions are spent on framing perceptions and controlling the narrative."
via Anthony Corella
telling lies about causing climate change
for more than a century, and the entire
corrupted mass media is complicit
"Billions are spent on framing perceptions and controlling the narrative."
via Anthony Corella
September 8, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Fossil fuel companies have spent $billions
telling lies about causing climate change
for more than a century, and the entire
corrupted mass media is complicit
"Billions are spent on framing perceptions and controlling the narrative."
via Anthony Corella
telling lies about causing climate change
for more than a century, and the entire
corrupted mass media is complicit
"Billions are spent on framing perceptions and controlling the narrative."
via Anthony Corella
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Voters' concern about immigration tracks the number of immigration stories in the tabloids, not the number of immigrants.
Farage is a one-trick pony: without immigration he's got nothing.
To beat Reform, take the national conversation away from immigration.
Labour is doing the opposite.
Farage is a one-trick pony: without immigration he's got nothing.
To beat Reform, take the national conversation away from immigration.
Labour is doing the opposite.
September 7, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Voters' concern about immigration tracks the number of immigration stories in the tabloids, not the number of immigrants.
Farage is a one-trick pony: without immigration he's got nothing.
To beat Reform, take the national conversation away from immigration.
Labour is doing the opposite.
Farage is a one-trick pony: without immigration he's got nothing.
To beat Reform, take the national conversation away from immigration.
Labour is doing the opposite.
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Since this is apparently a resigning matter, I’ll just leave this here…
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings
Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Since this is apparently a resigning matter, I’ll just leave this here…
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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On the same day in the Telegraph:
![The Telegraph
Rayner tax scandal - £40k tax dodge - Statement
Angela Rayner dodges £40,000 stamp duty
Deputy Prime Minister reduces tax bill for Hove flat by declaring it as her main residence
[Photo: Angela Rayner pictured at the weekend in Hove, where she has just bought a flat Credit: Dan Charity/The Sun on Sunday]
Robert Mendick Chief Reporter. Amy Gibbons Political Correspondent
29 August 2025 8:57am BST](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2kf2qj56o2vq7jfaq4x4ogp6/bafkreihe5mm7nwmwvzhtgadmsafyvsaxhrufuai2d2j2rju5zt6g2lytea@jpeg)
![The Telegraph
Money > Property > Second homes
How to avoid tax on your second home
From stamp duty to council tax, shield your wealth from Labour's tightening net
[Photo of houses around a bay - Areas such as Cornwall have added a premium to council tax bills for second homes Credit: iStockphoto]
Fran Ivens Senior Money Writer
29 August 2025 1:21pm BST](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2kf2qj56o2vq7jfaq4x4ogp6/bafkreieuwgc2vsmyfcctmf4cnpcqckij2pqdk2gmzajpnihrsqyqmzyr5e@jpeg)
September 5, 2025 at 7:55 AM
On the same day in the Telegraph: