BrianinFrance
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Ending EU free movement a ‘disaster’ for Britain, says Green Party’s Zack Polanski
The party’s new leader calls for the migration pact to be reinstated as he sets out his stall on Brexit.
www.politico.eu
Finally, a politician talking sense...
@zackpolanski.bsky.social:
“I think rejoining the CU is something we should be doing as soon as possible”
“Over longer term, absolutely we should be rejoining the EU".
“I think Brexit was a catastrophic decision".
@zackpolanski.bsky.social:
“I think rejoining the CU is something we should be doing as soon as possible”
“Over longer term, absolutely we should be rejoining the EU".
“I think Brexit was a catastrophic decision".
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SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
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This is the rule of law in the UK.
20 years in prison for stealing a phone.
8,493 persons serving indefinite prison sentences, often for petty crime.
No one charged for the Post Office scandal, Grenfell fire, cladding scandal, mortgage prisoners, banking frauds.
Who does the law serve?
20 years in prison for stealing a phone.
8,493 persons serving indefinite prison sentences, often for petty crime.
No one charged for the Post Office scandal, Grenfell fire, cladding scandal, mortgage prisoners, banking frauds.
Who does the law serve?
Nothing will change until the political system is freed from the clutches of corporations and the super-rich
The law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few
leftfootforward.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
This is the rule of law in the UK.
20 years in prison for stealing a phone.
8,493 persons serving indefinite prison sentences, often for petty crime.
No one charged for the Post Office scandal, Grenfell fire, cladding scandal, mortgage prisoners, banking frauds.
Who does the law serve?
20 years in prison for stealing a phone.
8,493 persons serving indefinite prison sentences, often for petty crime.
No one charged for the Post Office scandal, Grenfell fire, cladding scandal, mortgage prisoners, banking frauds.
Who does the law serve?
Reposted by BrianinFrance
See what’s happening. A Trumpist US media company has taken over Channel 5. Another US company is gunning for ITV. Our social media is saturated by Musk’s calls for civil war in the UK. The BBC is the last thing standing, and Trump/Johnson are trying to bring it down
November 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
See what’s happening. A Trumpist US media company has taken over Channel 5. Another US company is gunning for ITV. Our social media is saturated by Musk’s calls for civil war in the UK. The BBC is the last thing standing, and Trump/Johnson are trying to bring it down
You'd be forgiven to think that 'prisoner releases in error' were a unique problem for the Labour govt.
However figures from Justice Dept for Tory FY show
2010/1 63
2011/2 42
2012/3 44
2013/4 50
2014/5 49
2015/6 64
2016/7 72
2017/8 66
2018/9 64
2019/20 50
2020/1 46
2021/2 54
2022/3 81
2023/4 115
However figures from Justice Dept for Tory FY show
2010/1 63
2011/2 42
2012/3 44
2013/4 50
2014/5 49
2015/6 64
2016/7 72
2017/8 66
2018/9 64
2019/20 50
2020/1 46
2021/2 54
2022/3 81
2023/4 115
November 8, 2025 at 9:59 AM
You'd be forgiven to think that 'prisoner releases in error' were a unique problem for the Labour govt.
However figures from Justice Dept for Tory FY show
2010/1 63
2011/2 42
2012/3 44
2013/4 50
2014/5 49
2015/6 64
2016/7 72
2017/8 66
2018/9 64
2019/20 50
2020/1 46
2021/2 54
2022/3 81
2023/4 115
However figures from Justice Dept for Tory FY show
2010/1 63
2011/2 42
2012/3 44
2013/4 50
2014/5 49
2015/6 64
2016/7 72
2017/8 66
2018/9 64
2019/20 50
2020/1 46
2021/2 54
2022/3 81
2023/4 115
Zohran Mamdani demonstrating empathy and caring. Something incredibly rare in politicians, and totally absent from Republicans.
This is disability visibility.
Mamdani listened. He didn’t pander or talk over the disabled journalist.
He acknowledged his concerns and gave real responses about how he plans to fix them.
1 in 4 Americans has a disability, it’s a huge number of voters.
Don’t ignore us!
Mamdani listened. He didn’t pander or talk over the disabled journalist.
He acknowledged his concerns and gave real responses about how he plans to fix them.
1 in 4 Americans has a disability, it’s a huge number of voters.
Don’t ignore us!
November 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Zohran Mamdani demonstrating empathy and caring. Something incredibly rare in politicians, and totally absent from Republicans.
Can we expect Starmer's government to wake up to this threat, before it is too late?
PS... it may already be too late.
PS... it may already be too late.
Elon Musk is deliberately using his platform to poison our politics and divide our country.
It's time for the government to wake up to the threat he poses to our democracy.
It's time for the government to wake up to the threat he poses to our democracy.
November 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Can we expect Starmer's government to wake up to this threat, before it is too late?
PS... it may already be too late.
PS... it may already be too late.
This certainly paid for his swimming pool, and some!
Frenchman discovers gold buried in garden
A Frenchman earlier this year discovered a gold treasure worth $800,000 while digging a swimming pool in his garden, local officials have said.
www.france24.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM
This certainly paid for his swimming pool, and some!
"Right-wing content was shown most prominently, regardless of users' political leaning".
"...right-wing voices dominating and the algorithm pushing posts to new users that don't align with their interests.
How much more evidence is needed? X is a radicalising tool.
"...right-wing voices dominating and the algorithm pushing posts to new users that don't align with their interests.
How much more evidence is needed? X is a radicalising tool.
Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:29 AM
"Right-wing content was shown most prominently, regardless of users' political leaning".
"...right-wing voices dominating and the algorithm pushing posts to new users that don't align with their interests.
How much more evidence is needed? X is a radicalising tool.
"...right-wing voices dominating and the algorithm pushing posts to new users that don't align with their interests.
How much more evidence is needed? X is a radicalising tool.
Zohran Mamdani:
"My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty"
"My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty"
November 5, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Zohran Mamdani:
"My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty"
"My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty"
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Rachel Reeves says we have a £25 billion black hole
Rachel Reeves knows Brexit makes us £40 billion poorer
Rejoining the EU would give us a £15 billion surplus
Why doesn't Labour want what's best for the UK?
Tax rises? That'll be Brexit
Rachel Reeves knows Brexit makes us £40 billion poorer
Rejoining the EU would give us a £15 billion surplus
Why doesn't Labour want what's best for the UK?
Tax rises? That'll be Brexit
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Rachel Reeves says we have a £25 billion black hole
Rachel Reeves knows Brexit makes us £40 billion poorer
Rejoining the EU would give us a £15 billion surplus
Why doesn't Labour want what's best for the UK?
Tax rises? That'll be Brexit
Rachel Reeves knows Brexit makes us £40 billion poorer
Rejoining the EU would give us a £15 billion surplus
Why doesn't Labour want what's best for the UK?
Tax rises? That'll be Brexit
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The first thing Yaxley-Lennon did on leaving court was to thank Elon Musk for funding his legal costs.
That's Elon Musk who has repeatedly called for civil war in the UK.
As of typing this - all of the major politicians and platforms maintain a presence on X and it is time for them all to leave.
That's Elon Musk who has repeatedly called for civil war in the UK.
As of typing this - all of the major politicians and platforms maintain a presence on X and it is time for them all to leave.
November 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The first thing Yaxley-Lennon did on leaving court was to thank Elon Musk for funding his legal costs.
That's Elon Musk who has repeatedly called for civil war in the UK.
As of typing this - all of the major politicians and platforms maintain a presence on X and it is time for them all to leave.
That's Elon Musk who has repeatedly called for civil war in the UK.
As of typing this - all of the major politicians and platforms maintain a presence on X and it is time for them all to leave.
Sky News:
'Badenoch defends Tories record on the economy'
🤣🤣🤣
'Badenoch defends Tories record on the economy'
🤣🤣🤣
November 4, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Sky News:
'Badenoch defends Tories record on the economy'
🤣🤣🤣
'Badenoch defends Tories record on the economy'
🤣🤣🤣
I'm sure his Labour MPs are all too aware of the extent to which Brexit has recked the UK, but credit to Keir Starmer for finally realising what the rest of the sane world knew nine years ago.
PM Starmer told a behind-closed-doors meeting of Labour MPs the long-term impact of Tory austerity and a botched Brexit deal 'is worse than even we feared'
PM issues Budget warning - Brexit and austerity impact 'worse than feared'
The Prime Minister told a behind-closed-doors meeting of Labour MPs the long-term impact of Tory austerity and a botched Brexit deal 'is worse than even we feared'
www.mirror.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 9:15 AM
I'm sure his Labour MPs are all too aware of the extent to which Brexit has recked the UK, but credit to Keir Starmer for finally realising what the rest of the sane world knew nine years ago.
No migrants have been recorded crossing the English Channel for 11 days, the longest gap without an incident so far this year.
Maybe even asylum seekers now realise what a shit place the UK has become?
Maybe even asylum seekers now realise what a shit place the UK has become?
November 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
No migrants have been recorded crossing the English Channel for 11 days, the longest gap without an incident so far this year.
Maybe even asylum seekers now realise what a shit place the UK has become?
Maybe even asylum seekers now realise what a shit place the UK has become?
Socialism with a human face:
'Alongside the issue of inequality, @zackpolanski.bsky.social has sought to challenge the heavy demonisation of immigration, calling the phenomenon of the “boats” an obsession, arguing instead that immigration is essential to enhancing the UK’s labour force'
~ theboar
'Alongside the issue of inequality, @zackpolanski.bsky.social has sought to challenge the heavy demonisation of immigration, calling the phenomenon of the “boats” an obsession, arguing instead that immigration is essential to enhancing the UK’s labour force'
~ theboar
!["There is, however, one thing that both [Mamdani and Polanski] have done differently: a focus on grassroots so firm that no billionaire can pull them out of their soil"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:er4aokxt4wtdgxrzy3jxk42p/bafkreia776eforhb6u7okuibbj2bruzttxww6uxzo7qevyjaklewoyd4la@jpeg)
November 3, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Socialism with a human face:
'Alongside the issue of inequality, @zackpolanski.bsky.social has sought to challenge the heavy demonisation of immigration, calling the phenomenon of the “boats” an obsession, arguing instead that immigration is essential to enhancing the UK’s labour force'
~ theboar
'Alongside the issue of inequality, @zackpolanski.bsky.social has sought to challenge the heavy demonisation of immigration, calling the phenomenon of the “boats” an obsession, arguing instead that immigration is essential to enhancing the UK’s labour force'
~ theboar
This is what happens when governments vilify migrants...
Something no one should be proud of. Skilled migrants now shy away from UK and USA. There’s a lot of other stable, welcoming countries with better life quality and/or higher earning potential they can go to.
November 3, 2025 at 9:52 AM
This is what happens when governments vilify migrants...
Is there any chance Starmer could adopt a sensible plan that actually works?
3 things Starmer could do instead of camps in old barracks that would actually WORK👇
1. Create safe, regulated routes to apply for asylum in the UK
2. Let asylum seekers WORK & support themselves
3. Fast track status for people from obviously unsafe countries
metro.co.uk/2025/10/29/k...
1. Create safe, regulated routes to apply for asylum in the UK
2. Let asylum seekers WORK & support themselves
3. Fast track status for people from obviously unsafe countries
metro.co.uk/2025/10/29/k...
Keir Starmer tries to look tough - and exposes himself as a coward
The government's immigration policy is in desperate need of a bold change in direction.
metro.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Is there any chance Starmer could adopt a sensible plan that actually works?
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If you're "staying on X to fight the Nazis"...you're very much not winning
Nazis openly organize on Elon Musk’s X platform and the Nazi fundraising outfit GiveSendGo to bail out a Nazi in Georgia who donned an SS uniform and assaulted a woman with a glass pitcher. www.jpost.com/diaspora/ant...
October 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
If you're "staying on X to fight the Nazis"...you're very much not winning
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According to scientists hurricane Melissa has been predominantly caused by climate change.
But hey - let's all keep listening to people who know fuck all about it and tell us there isn't a problem.... even as the oil lobby funds them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
But hey - let's all keep listening to people who know fuck all about it and tell us there isn't a problem.... even as the oil lobby funds them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
Hurricane Melissa live updates: Jamaica reels as Cuba hit by 'life-threatening' storm surges
Jamaica is waking up to damage across the island - earlier PM Andrew Holness warned of
www.bbc.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
According to scientists hurricane Melissa has been predominantly caused by climate change.
But hey - let's all keep listening to people who know fuck all about it and tell us there isn't a problem.... even as the oil lobby funds them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
But hey - let's all keep listening to people who know fuck all about it and tell us there isn't a problem.... even as the oil lobby funds them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
The pound continues to plunge against the Euro:
October 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The pound continues to plunge against the Euro:
Exactly this 👇👇
The continued presence of the government and public institutions on X should no longer be a matter of debate. It should simply be a matter of shame.
Elon Musk: "It is time for the English to ally with the hard men, like Tommy Robinson, and fight for their survival or they shall surely all die" 29th October 2025. 2 million views in its first hour.
October 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Exactly this 👇👇
Finally, a politician talking sense...
@zackpolanski.bsky.social:
“I think rejoining the CU is something we should be doing as soon as possible”
“Over longer term, absolutely we should be rejoining the EU".
“I think Brexit was a catastrophic decision".
@zackpolanski.bsky.social:
“I think rejoining the CU is something we should be doing as soon as possible”
“Over longer term, absolutely we should be rejoining the EU".
“I think Brexit was a catastrophic decision".
Ending EU free movement a ‘disaster’ for Britain, says Green Party’s Zack Polanski
The party’s new leader calls for the migration pact to be reinstated as he sets out his stall on Brexit.
www.politico.eu
October 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Finally, a politician talking sense...
@zackpolanski.bsky.social:
“I think rejoining the CU is something we should be doing as soon as possible”
“Over longer term, absolutely we should be rejoining the EU".
“I think Brexit was a catastrophic decision".
@zackpolanski.bsky.social:
“I think rejoining the CU is something we should be doing as soon as possible”
“Over longer term, absolutely we should be rejoining the EU".
“I think Brexit was a catastrophic decision".
Prunella Scales was one of the most successful and popular comedy actresses of her generation - achieving worldwide fame and recognition as Sybil, the long-suffering wife of Basil Fawlty in the sitcom Fawlty Towers.
RIP Prunella Scales 1932-2025
RIP Prunella Scales 1932-2025
October 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Prunella Scales was one of the most successful and popular comedy actresses of her generation - achieving worldwide fame and recognition as Sybil, the long-suffering wife of Basil Fawlty in the sitcom Fawlty Towers.
RIP Prunella Scales 1932-2025
RIP Prunella Scales 1932-2025
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I don't know who to credit this image to, but anyway, they got the price wrong.
That 2/9d should read £122 million
That 2/9d should read £122 million
October 28, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I don't know who to credit this image to, but anyway, they got the price wrong.
That 2/9d should read £122 million
That 2/9d should read £122 million
“Despite the rainforest being a few thousand miles away from the UK, its destruction affects us all....hiding a damning report to inform the public is morally wrong and questions the UK government’s commitments and leadership.” says Martin Simmoneau, Head of Advocacy at Cool Earth.
"What the UK government doesn’t want you to know about rainforest loss"... www.coolearth.org/news/uk-gov-...
UK Gov blocks report linking rainforest loss to rising food costs
Uk government blocks rainforest report linking rainforest loss to rising food prices. What does this mean for you?
www.coolearth.org
October 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
“Despite the rainforest being a few thousand miles away from the UK, its destruction affects us all....hiding a damning report to inform the public is morally wrong and questions the UK government’s commitments and leadership.” says Martin Simmoneau, Head of Advocacy at Cool Earth.