David F.
@dfarb.bsky.social
Semi-retired technical writer, lives with metastatic prostate cancer, etc. "Incorrigibly woke", Green Party activist and parliamentary candidate. Trans ally. Posts are usually on politics but may be nonsense. Wülferhamptonian. He/him.
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If you've been supporting the Labour party for years and years, but have been increasingly disillusioned by them in government and think the latest policy announcement on refugees and asylum seekers is just plain wrong...
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November 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
If you've been supporting the Labour party for years and years, but have been increasingly disillusioned by them in government and think the latest policy announcement on refugees and asylum seekers is just plain wrong...
join.greenparty.org.uk
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The Prime Minister said in September that we are at a fork in the road. These asylum proposals suggest we have taken the wrong turning.
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Asylum system in UK ‘out of control’ and dividing country, home secretary says
Shabana Mahmood to unveil new proposals modelled on Denmark’s controversial system
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Prime Minister said in September that we are at a fork in the road. These asylum proposals suggest we have taken the wrong turning.
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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trans people exist.
billionaires shouldn't.
billionaires shouldn't.
November 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
trans people exist.
billionaires shouldn't.
billionaires shouldn't.
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We do this about 50 Sundays a year and have been doing it for over 12 years
November 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We do this about 50 Sundays a year and have been doing it for over 12 years
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NEW: Welcome to the Great AI Bubble. Yes, it’s here. And yes, it’s going to burst.
It’s also got way more in common with the Epstein scandal than you really want to know.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It’s also got way more in common with the Epstein scandal than you really want to know.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
The Great AI Bubble
Yes, it's a bubble. And yes, it's going to burst.
open.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
NEW: Welcome to the Great AI Bubble. Yes, it’s here. And yes, it’s going to burst.
It’s also got way more in common with the Epstein scandal than you really want to know.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It’s also got way more in common with the Epstein scandal than you really want to know.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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Once again I must stress: If you think I defend the BBC because I've worked for it, you've completely misunderstood. I, and anyone else in this position, am defending the BBC *despite* the fact I've worked for it.
November 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Once again I must stress: If you think I defend the BBC because I've worked for it, you've completely misunderstood. I, and anyone else in this position, am defending the BBC *despite* the fact I've worked for it.
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The BBC is the biggest thump of soft power the UK has and its reach and influence to the benefit of the country is extraordinary. Destroy it, hugely damage the UK. The same people who helped weaken us over Brexit are seeking to do it again.
Interesting to see so many great British patriots right now begging an American president to bankrupt one of Britain’s last remaining truly national institutions.
November 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The BBC is the biggest thump of soft power the UK has and its reach and influence to the benefit of the country is extraordinary. Destroy it, hugely damage the UK. The same people who helped weaken us over Brexit are seeking to do it again.
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The best, succinct, and simplest statement about right and left politics. The right start with fear the Zack Polanski starts with hope, facts, and science. Every Reform supporter should watch this short, Zack makes it clear and simple.
youtube.com/shorts/LQZom...
youtube.com/shorts/LQZom...
Whether it's Zohran Mamdani or Claudia Sheinbaum, there is a progressive movement rejecting fascism
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
youtube.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The best, succinct, and simplest statement about right and left politics. The right start with fear the Zack Polanski starts with hope, facts, and science. Every Reform supporter should watch this short, Zack makes it clear and simple.
youtube.com/shorts/LQZom...
youtube.com/shorts/LQZom...
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This new proposed UK refugee policy (turfing refugees out after a few years) is bollocks on several levels and I will explain each of them.
November 15, 2025 at 11:51 AM
This new proposed UK refugee policy (turfing refugees out after a few years) is bollocks on several levels and I will explain each of them.
Zack Polanski gave a great speech to an enthusiastic home crowd at the London Green Party conference @zackpolanski.bsky.social @londongreenparty.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Zack Polanski gave a great speech to an enthusiastic home crowd at the London Green Party conference @zackpolanski.bsky.social @londongreenparty.bsky.social
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It's note worthy that the Greens aren't just winning. We're taking seats from everyone and we're coming from fourth or fifth place to first, to do it.
But it takes a lot of work from us regular folks! So help us out
join.greenparty.org.uk
But it takes a lot of work from us regular folks! So help us out
join.greenparty.org.uk
People have tried to say that the Green surge is just on social media.
Or in a bubble that's just about polls and just about new members.
Yet up and down the country - Greens are also winning elections.
Huge congratulations to the Canterbury Greens! 💚🎉
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Or in a bubble that's just about polls and just about new members.
Yet up and down the country - Greens are also winning elections.
Huge congratulations to the Canterbury Greens! 💚🎉
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Wincheap (Canterbury) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 39.1% (+24.1)
🔶 LDM: 24.1% (-12.2)
➡️ RFM: 16.3% (New)
🌹 LAB: 12.8% (-25.5)
🌳 CON: 7.7% (-2.6)
Green GAIN from Liberal Democrat.
Changes w/ 2023.
🌍 GRN: 39.1% (+24.1)
🔶 LDM: 24.1% (-12.2)
➡️ RFM: 16.3% (New)
🌹 LAB: 12.8% (-25.5)
🌳 CON: 7.7% (-2.6)
Green GAIN from Liberal Democrat.
Changes w/ 2023.
November 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
It's note worthy that the Greens aren't just winning. We're taking seats from everyone and we're coming from fourth or fifth place to first, to do it.
But it takes a lot of work from us regular folks! So help us out
join.greenparty.org.uk
But it takes a lot of work from us regular folks! So help us out
join.greenparty.org.uk
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Without asylum:
Marks and Spencer wouldn't exist
Queen would have been without a front man
The other queen wouldn't have had a husband
Judith Kerr would never have written The Tiger Who Came to Tea
And thousands of less famous people wouldn't have been teachers, politicians, neighbours, etc
Marks and Spencer wouldn't exist
Queen would have been without a front man
The other queen wouldn't have had a husband
Judith Kerr would never have written The Tiger Who Came to Tea
And thousands of less famous people wouldn't have been teachers, politicians, neighbours, etc
November 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Without asylum:
Marks and Spencer wouldn't exist
Queen would have been without a front man
The other queen wouldn't have had a husband
Judith Kerr would never have written The Tiger Who Came to Tea
And thousands of less famous people wouldn't have been teachers, politicians, neighbours, etc
Marks and Spencer wouldn't exist
Queen would have been without a front man
The other queen wouldn't have had a husband
Judith Kerr would never have written The Tiger Who Came to Tea
And thousands of less famous people wouldn't have been teachers, politicians, neighbours, etc
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The search continues.
Trump on Airforce One: “I had an MRI and the result was outstanding.”
Reporter: “Is it your brain?”
Trump: “I have no idea what they analysed, but whatever they analyse, they analysed it well.”
Trump on Airforce One: “I had an MRI and the result was outstanding.”
Reporter: “Is it your brain?”
Trump: “I have no idea what they analysed, but whatever they analyse, they analysed it well.”
November 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The search continues.
Trump on Airforce One: “I had an MRI and the result was outstanding.”
Reporter: “Is it your brain?”
Trump: “I have no idea what they analysed, but whatever they analyse, they analysed it well.”
Trump on Airforce One: “I had an MRI and the result was outstanding.”
Reporter: “Is it your brain?”
Trump: “I have no idea what they analysed, but whatever they analyse, they analysed it well.”
London Assembly Member Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social talking about the work of the Green Group on the Assembly
November 15, 2025 at 10:53 AM
London Assembly Member Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social talking about the work of the Green Group on the Assembly
I'm at the London Green Party AGM and Conference. Huge turnout!
@londongreenparty.bsky.social
@londongreenparty.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I'm at the London Green Party AGM and Conference. Huge turnout!
@londongreenparty.bsky.social
@londongreenparty.bsky.social
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We mustn't forget that the Greens have also done well in Waveney Valley (parts of North Suffolk and South Norfolk) and Herefordshire. It is a misconception that @greenparty.org.uk ONLY does well in cities.
November 15, 2025 at 9:13 AM
We mustn't forget that the Greens have also done well in Waveney Valley (parts of North Suffolk and South Norfolk) and Herefordshire. It is a misconception that @greenparty.org.uk ONLY does well in cities.
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If one assumes Starmer will be gone after May, then the more they try to appeal to the right now, the more that leadership election is going to be about tacking back. (Especially if the Greens do well in London and other cities).
November 15, 2025 at 8:57 AM
If one assumes Starmer will be gone after May, then the more they try to appeal to the right now, the more that leadership election is going to be about tacking back. (Especially if the Greens do well in London and other cities).
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UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood: “On Monday, I will announce the most significant changes to our asylum system in modern times “
I never thought I’d reach the point where I dread an announcement like this from Labour.
I never thought I’d reach the point where I dread an announcement like this from Labour.
November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood: “On Monday, I will announce the most significant changes to our asylum system in modern times “
I never thought I’d reach the point where I dread an announcement like this from Labour.
I never thought I’d reach the point where I dread an announcement like this from Labour.
So pleased to learn that police in North Wales have nothing more pressing than this to deal with!
Arrest after man suspected of posing as navy admiral at Remembrance event www.bbc.com/news/article...
Arrest after man suspected of posing as navy admiral at Remembrance event www.bbc.com/news/article...
Arrest after man suspected of posing as navy admiral at Llandudno Remembrance event
Police said a naval uniform and a selection of medals were seized from the man's home.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
So pleased to learn that police in North Wales have nothing more pressing than this to deal with!
Arrest after man suspected of posing as navy admiral at Remembrance event www.bbc.com/news/article...
Arrest after man suspected of posing as navy admiral at Remembrance event www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Why all the talk about leadership challenges misses the point that the biggest problem facing this Government is not just a lack of leadership but a lack of clear ideas about what a Labour Government is actually for
Until that changes, the question of who sits in No 10 will remain a hollow one.
Until that changes, the question of who sits in No 10 will remain a hollow one.
Labour's Biggest Problem Is Not a Lack of Leadership but a Lack of Ideas
Until Keir Starmer's party decides what it really stands for, the question of who leads them will remain a hollow one, argues Adam Bienkov
bylinetimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Why all the talk about leadership challenges misses the point that the biggest problem facing this Government is not just a lack of leadership but a lack of clear ideas about what a Labour Government is actually for
Until that changes, the question of who sits in No 10 will remain a hollow one.
Until that changes, the question of who sits in No 10 will remain a hollow one.
I've seen people posting lists of Labour achievements, and I have to agree there are a lot of positives. But all are on minor issues.
This government is sadly wholly negative on major concerns such as welfare and disability, civil liberties, migration and asylum, the environment, and Gaza.
This government is sadly wholly negative on major concerns such as welfare and disability, civil liberties, migration and asylum, the environment, and Gaza.
November 14, 2025 at 11:39 AM
I've seen people posting lists of Labour achievements, and I have to agree there are a lot of positives. But all are on minor issues.
This government is sadly wholly negative on major concerns such as welfare and disability, civil liberties, migration and asylum, the environment, and Gaza.
This government is sadly wholly negative on major concerns such as welfare and disability, civil liberties, migration and asylum, the environment, and Gaza.
But when @zackpolanski.bsky.social talks about taxing the super-wealthy, he's told it's impossible, and people resort to personal attacks
And we knew this. This wasn't speculation. We studied it, we had the talking points. We trained volunteers to explain this to people. It's not a surprise. Rich people don't flee places with good quality of life when we increase the quality of life. They might try to cheat us, but they don't leave.
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
But when @zackpolanski.bsky.social talks about taxing the super-wealthy, he's told it's impossible, and people resort to personal attacks
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And we knew this. This wasn't speculation. We studied it, we had the talking points. We trained volunteers to explain this to people. It's not a surprise. Rich people don't flee places with good quality of life when we increase the quality of life. They might try to cheat us, but they don't leave.
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:16 AM
And we knew this. This wasn't speculation. We studied it, we had the talking points. We trained volunteers to explain this to people. It's not a surprise. Rich people don't flee places with good quality of life when we increase the quality of life. They might try to cheat us, but they don't leave.