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Ed Poole
@edpoole1975.bsky.social
Chair and Campaign coordinator Hertsmere Green Party, Greens Organise Steering Committee, Democratic eco-socialist, Internationalist, intersectional class politics, NHS, Unison, Villa. Views my own. he/him.
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It's great to meet all theses amazing new people. I thought I would introduce myself with a little thread. I’m a Green Party activist and a Patient safety manager in the NHS. I’m married and we have two miniature schnauzers! I’m here mostly to chat about politics.
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Green MP Adrian Ramsay has been trying to convince the government to take flood defences more seriously. Naturally, Labour are acting like the Tories and putting their fingers in their ears...
February 13, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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It brings me great amounts of joy to announce that Labour voters are going to need to vote tactically and get behind the clear left front runner if they want to keep out Reform
Fletton & Woodston (Peterborough) Council By-Election Result:

➡️ RFM: 29.4% (New)
🌍 GRN: 27.6% (+16.2)
🌳 CON: 21.8% (-11.8)
🌹 LAB: 16.8% (-31.2)
🔶 LDM: 4.4% (-0.7)

No TUSC (-1.9) as previous.

Reform GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
February 13, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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Green MP Ellie Chowns didn't hold back on yesterdays question time. Addressing the real issues Labour seems to avoid
February 13, 2026 at 8:31 AM
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Holy moly: Seattle’s millionaire tax, passed last year, is expected to bring in $115 million in its 1st year, way more than the $50 million anticipated.

The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...

(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
Seattle’s millionaire tax is a huge success. Here is how grassroots groups beat big money and are now raising tons of money for mixed income, rent stabilized housing. (We call it “social housing.”)

www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89WjsvH/
Seattle’s millionaire tax is a wild success. #taxtherich @House Our Neighbors: Yes on 1A @Tech 4 Housing
TikTok video by Ron Davis
www.tiktok.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:01 AM
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Ranvir Singh: "... its this constant stirring of the pot, & it is essentially perpetuating a narrative that suits a purpose"

And the purpose is to scapegoat immigrants & refugees & blame them for all of societys problems #GMB
February 13, 2026 at 6:57 AM
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“Jim Ratcliffe’s comments were outrageous. They are offensive and they were deeply wrong. We do have a problem in our country, and that problem is inequality. It’s not immigration.”

Ellie Chowns on #BBCQT, rejecting attempts to blame migrants for country's problems.
February 12, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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#WealthTax now!
💰Jim Ratcliffe has a net wealth of over £17bn
🌞He ‘lives’ in Monaco to avoid £4bn in income tax
🏭But he has huge assets here in the UK
TAX THEM!
February 12, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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As wealth like Jim Ratcliffe’s concentrates at the top and the rest of us feel the squeeze, they expect us to blame ordinary people instead of billionaires like them.
February 12, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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Without a doubt - both.

#Reform, especially #Farage know that #ZackPolanski would wipe the floor with them & expose them for the #FarRight POS they are.

They'd be frightened that Zack would do the job our media & press avoid, & hold them to account.

Perhaps election debating should be compulsory?
Do you think Reform are too scared to debate the Green party because they're worried their lies will get exposed or how much they love nonces will get exposed?
February 13, 2026 at 5:13 AM
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Vote labour, get Reform
February 13, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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Green MP Adrian Ramsay want to end dental deserts - too many children and adults suffer from tooth decay
February 13, 2026 at 1:31 AM
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Hold up a placard saying 'I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action' and get arrested as a terrorist.

Go to Israel, join the IDF, and commit war crimes in Gaza. No problem!

John McEvoy on how British people committing genocide & protesting against genocide are treated.
February 13, 2026 at 6:30 AM
In a way, Farage can't be bought because he is already an utterly devoted servant of the super rich. There's nothing more they could possibly ask him to do for them he isn't already doing.

Most of it at our expense.
February 13, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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If you need your faith in politics restoring, watch this, I implore you 🥰

Absolutely beautiful podcast with Zack Polanski and Hannah Spencer

We need real people representing us in parliament 💚 💚 💚

This one is a battle for the soul of the nation
Our @boldpolitics.bsky.social podcast is getting over a million plays a month!

Really moved by peoples reactions to this episode - check out the comments!

Hannah Spencer is the real deal - and she's going to make an amazing MP for Gorton & Denton.

youtu.be/uCy0VdHTVvs?...
The Battle Of The Soul Of The Nation | Hannah Spencer | Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
youtu.be
February 12, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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Labour's Manifesto promised to ban conversion therapy. But I defy anyone to explain how, looking at the totality of its policy platform, Labour's real policy is anything other than promoting desistance.
Labour continues to troll the trans community - and to prioritise pleasing the right wing press. We know Hilary Cass was selected for her transphobic views: Kemi Badenoch told us exactly that.

So why is she running trans policy for Labour?
February 12, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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I'm sorry this is just such a fucking appalling government. A bunch of petty disgusting bigots. Fuck them all.
New School Guidance announces:

Full bathroom ban.
Full PE ban.
Full school trip accommodation ban.

Trans kids will not go to the bathroom, do PE or go on any school trips. 1/
February 12, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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Struggling to find the words to describe the utter reckless vandalism of this sickening move - deliberately making millions of people sicker & less secure in order to enrich billionaire polluters
Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health
The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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Labour Aren't Incompetent - They’re Doing What They’re Paid To Do | Interview With Zack Polanski

#VoteGreen 💚

youtu.be/rtPojDOwptQ?...
Labour Aren't Incompetent - They're Doing What They're Paid To Do | Interview With Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Novara Media
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February 12, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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#HannahSpencer and @zackpolanski.bsky.social on splitting the vote in #Gorton&Denton

Yes that'll be the #LabourParty and #Reform splitting the right-wing vote

Best #VoteGreen #VoteHannah

www.youtube.com/shorts/w2uDx...
February 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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Something's going on in Gorton
February 12, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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#GreenParty Action Day

🎉 #Gorton&Denton HQ Grand Opening and LEAFLETTING Action Day 🎉 Fri 13 Feb

Start: Friday, February 13, 2026•10:00 AM
End: Friday, February 13, 2026•08:00 PM
Location: HQ • 173 Mount Road, Manchester, M18 7QT GB

#VoteGreen #VoteHannah

actionnetwork.org/events/actio...
Action Day in Gorton & Denton 💚 Fri 13 Feb
We are in the midst of a history-making by-election in Gorton & Denton – and this seat is winnable. We have a real chance to elect Hannah Spencer as the Green Party’s 5th MP and send the first ev...
actionnetwork.org
February 12, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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He says he can’t be bought.

£13.2 million says otherwise.
February 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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We’re organising across the country this Saturday to get ready for 28 March.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by showing up for love, hope + unity.

Find your local action:
February 12, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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"I'm concerned about the future of young people in this country."

@zackpolanski.bsky.social addresses the student debt crisis on @itvpeston.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Anyone even vaguely acquainted with safeguarding issues will know this is a disaster.
Heads up: this looks as bad as suspected:
February 12, 2026 at 3:57 PM