efemera
@efemerabis.bsky.social
Thinking member of the human race. Prone to sarcasm.
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I came to this country as a child refugee. No English, no certainty, no idea what my life could become. Britain gave me refuge.
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I came to this country as a child refugee. No English, no certainty, no idea what my life could become. Britain gave me refuge.
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Actually physically nauseated that this could even have been put under consideration, much less been briefed out. Every decent person must be very clear that this is wholly unacceptable so they're forced into (another) U-turn. I'll be writing to my MP once I've calmed down enough not to swear.
If the government really intends to seize jewellery and other valuables from refugees,
either
- it is staggeringly ignorant of the historical precedents
or
- it's aware of the precedents, and thinks, yeah, we'll have some of that.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
either
- it is staggeringly ignorant of the historical precedents
or
- it's aware of the precedents, and thinks, yeah, we'll have some of that.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
No 10 tells Labour MPs it expects support for tough new asylum policies
Some backbenchers already opposing planned immigration crackdown seen as ‘economically and culturally illiterate’
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Actually physically nauseated that this could even have been put under consideration, much less been briefed out. Every decent person must be very clear that this is wholly unacceptable so they're forced into (another) U-turn. I'll be writing to my MP once I've calmed down enough not to swear.
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Over 60K women have signed our letter standing with the trans community. We've had enough of anti-trans rhetoric claiming to speak for us. If you agree...
📰 Read their article here: tinyurl.com/NION-PN-60K
✍ Sign our letter: notinourname.org.uk
📣 Share widely
#StrongerTogether
#TransAwarenessWeek
📰 Read their article here: tinyurl.com/NION-PN-60K
✍ Sign our letter: notinourname.org.uk
📣 Share widely
#StrongerTogether
#TransAwarenessWeek
November 15, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Over 60K women have signed our letter standing with the trans community. We've had enough of anti-trans rhetoric claiming to speak for us. If you agree...
📰 Read their article here: tinyurl.com/NION-PN-60K
✍ Sign our letter: notinourname.org.uk
📣 Share widely
#StrongerTogether
#TransAwarenessWeek
📰 Read their article here: tinyurl.com/NION-PN-60K
✍ Sign our letter: notinourname.org.uk
📣 Share widely
#StrongerTogether
#TransAwarenessWeek
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“An immigration system based on compassion and dignity.”
- Keir Starmer: My Pledges To You.
- Keir Starmer: My Pledges To You.
November 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
“An immigration system based on compassion and dignity.”
- Keir Starmer: My Pledges To You.
- Keir Starmer: My Pledges To You.
I'm getting vibes that another milestone membership number is coming up!
Maybe you will be that new member that breaks the ribbon?
Maybe you will be that new member that breaks the ribbon?
November 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I'm getting vibes that another milestone membership number is coming up!
Maybe you will be that new member that breaks the ribbon?
Maybe you will be that new member that breaks the ribbon?
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🗣 @zackpolanski.bsky.social: "Keir Starmer is handing this country on a plate to Nigel Farage".
🛑 It's time to replace Labour and stop Reform.
join.greenparty.org.uk ✅️
🛑 It's time to replace Labour and stop Reform.
join.greenparty.org.uk ✅️
November 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
🗣 @zackpolanski.bsky.social: "Keir Starmer is handing this country on a plate to Nigel Farage".
🛑 It's time to replace Labour and stop Reform.
join.greenparty.org.uk ✅️
🛑 It's time to replace Labour and stop Reform.
join.greenparty.org.uk ✅️
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Zack Polanski said his job was to make Labour more worried about the Green Party than ReformUK. 😁
November 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Zack Polanski said his job was to make Labour more worried about the Green Party than ReformUK. 😁
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When Massachusetts passed a "millionaires tax" in 2023, conservatives claimed the rich would flee.
But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.
A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.
A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
November 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
When Massachusetts passed a "millionaires tax" in 2023, conservatives claimed the rich would flee.
But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.
A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.
A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
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It is not meaningless to speak truth to power. It's the most important thing to be done! We need strong opposition to tell the truth, this is what inspires people to come together and show their power. This is how change happens.
November 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It is not meaningless to speak truth to power. It's the most important thing to be done! We need strong opposition to tell the truth, this is what inspires people to come together and show their power. This is how change happens.
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Everything Zack voices is based in developed Green party policies. They run to hundreds of pages and constantly being rewritten and updated as a result of member democracy. Snappy answers are what cuts through in the media. However, his job is made easier because he knows what the party vision is
November 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Everything Zack voices is based in developed Green party policies. They run to hundreds of pages and constantly being rewritten and updated as a result of member democracy. Snappy answers are what cuts through in the media. However, his job is made easier because he knows what the party vision is
Green up, Labour and Reform down.
Love to see it! 🌱💚🌱
Love to see it! 🌱💚🌱
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 32% (-3)
CON: 19% (+1)
LAB: 17% (-3)
LDM: 15% (+1)
GRN: 13% (+5)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via Freshwater Strategy, 7-9 Nov.
Changes w/ 3-5 Oct.
RFM: 32% (-3)
CON: 19% (+1)
LAB: 17% (-3)
LDM: 15% (+1)
GRN: 13% (+5)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via Freshwater Strategy, 7-9 Nov.
Changes w/ 3-5 Oct.
November 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Green up, Labour and Reform down.
Love to see it! 🌱💚🌱
Love to see it! 🌱💚🌱
Really looking forward to hearing what they have to say in May!
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 1:37 PM
Really looking forward to hearing what they have to say in May!
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There's lots you can and should criticise the BBC for.
But it's our BBC - and it's important.
Great to speak to CNN - Donald Trump shouldn't have his hands anywhere near our public services.
But it's our BBC - and it's important.
Great to speak to CNN - Donald Trump shouldn't have his hands anywhere near our public services.
Zack Polanski on President Trump, "It's difficult to call him anything other than a fool"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
November 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
There's lots you can and should criticise the BBC for.
But it's our BBC - and it's important.
Great to speak to CNN - Donald Trump shouldn't have his hands anywhere near our public services.
But it's our BBC - and it's important.
Great to speak to CNN - Donald Trump shouldn't have his hands anywhere near our public services.
November 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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I've signed this cross party letter with many other politicians and leaders across civil society.
The Labour Government is making a disastrous mistake with nuclear weapons expansion - this will not make us any safer.
The opposite is true - more info below 👇🏼
@cnduk.bsky.social
The Labour Government is making a disastrous mistake with nuclear weapons expansion - this will not make us any safer.
The opposite is true - more info below 👇🏼
@cnduk.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I've signed this cross party letter with many other politicians and leaders across civil society.
The Labour Government is making a disastrous mistake with nuclear weapons expansion - this will not make us any safer.
The opposite is true - more info below 👇🏼
@cnduk.bsky.social
The Labour Government is making a disastrous mistake with nuclear weapons expansion - this will not make us any safer.
The opposite is true - more info below 👇🏼
@cnduk.bsky.social
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Zack Polanski on President Trump, "It's difficult to call him anything other than a fool"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
November 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Zack Polanski on President Trump, "It's difficult to call him anything other than a fool"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
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KRUGMAN: “Republicans don’t care about deficits & debt, they care about trying to prevent Democrats from spending money on helping people.” 🎯
November 13, 2025 at 9:15 PM
KRUGMAN: “Republicans don’t care about deficits & debt, they care about trying to prevent Democrats from spending money on helping people.” 🎯
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Local areas can lead the way on protecting nature, making lives better and securing a safe future for all of us - but they need government to stop starving them of funds.
@carladenyer.bsky.social led the way with her Climate Emergency declaration. Now time for the Government to step up.
@carladenyer.bsky.social led the way with her Climate Emergency declaration. Now time for the Government to step up.
November 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Local areas can lead the way on protecting nature, making lives better and securing a safe future for all of us - but they need government to stop starving them of funds.
@carladenyer.bsky.social led the way with her Climate Emergency declaration. Now time for the Government to step up.
@carladenyer.bsky.social led the way with her Climate Emergency declaration. Now time for the Government to step up.
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Climate change asylum appeal victory in UK
www.linkedin.com/posts/gamal-...
www.linkedin.com/posts/gamal-...
#climatejustice #climateoutreach #climatechangedisplacedpeople #climatechangelitigation #unclimatechange | Gamal Basha | 27 comments
A milestone moment.
Today, I’m thrilled to share that we have won the first asylum appeal case in the UK based on climate change grounds. The appeal was allowed on Human Rights grounds (Article 8). A...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Climate change asylum appeal victory in UK
www.linkedin.com/posts/gamal-...
www.linkedin.com/posts/gamal-...
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The system is rigged against you. Here's how
November 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The system is rigged against you. Here's how
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#ZackPolanski acing it This is a party we all want to join!
My wife was at this gig. She messaged me immediately afterwards to tell me about Zack's appearance. "Such a great moment. The crowd absolutely loved it."
"This energy!!!" 👏👏👏👏
Zack Polanski joins Rizzle Kicks out on stage in Bristol
Zack Polanski joins Rizzle Kicks out on stage in Bristol
November 13, 2025 at 11:28 AM
#ZackPolanski acing it This is a party we all want to join!
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Giving my cats the names of serial killers pays dividends, because when they’re naughty and you use their full name it sounds like a twee murder podcast “Albert Fish you are a very naughty boy!” It also led to getting this letter from the pet insurance
November 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Giving my cats the names of serial killers pays dividends, because when they’re naughty and you use their full name it sounds like a twee murder podcast “Albert Fish you are a very naughty boy!” It also led to getting this letter from the pet insurance
“That all means the end of agriculture in the UK and across Europe, drought and monsoon failure in Asia and Africa, lethal heat and humidity”
We are killing ourselves.
Seek help.
Vote Green.
join.greenparty.org.uk
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
We are killing ourselves.
Seek help.
Vote Green.
join.greenparty.org.uk
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds
Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heating
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
“That all means the end of agriculture in the UK and across Europe, drought and monsoon failure in Asia and Africa, lethal heat and humidity”
We are killing ourselves.
Seek help.
Vote Green.
join.greenparty.org.uk
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
We are killing ourselves.
Seek help.
Vote Green.
join.greenparty.org.uk
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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"This energy!!!" 👏👏👏👏
Zack Polanski joins Rizzle Kicks out on stage in Bristol
Zack Polanski joins Rizzle Kicks out on stage in Bristol
November 13, 2025 at 8:57 AM
"This energy!!!" 👏👏👏👏
Zack Polanski joins Rizzle Kicks out on stage in Bristol
Zack Polanski joins Rizzle Kicks out on stage in Bristol
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Read that again.
Green party policy is that the highest earner doesn't get more than 10x the lowest.
The highest earners don't have a cap on their earnings, it means the lowest don't.
That lower difference of only 10x troubles the greedy.
Maybe we should lift all boats, not anchor some to sink.
Green party policy is that the highest earner doesn't get more than 10x the lowest.
The highest earners don't have a cap on their earnings, it means the lowest don't.
That lower difference of only 10x troubles the greedy.
Maybe we should lift all boats, not anchor some to sink.
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Read that again.
Green party policy is that the highest earner doesn't get more than 10x the lowest.
The highest earners don't have a cap on their earnings, it means the lowest don't.
That lower difference of only 10x troubles the greedy.
Maybe we should lift all boats, not anchor some to sink.
Green party policy is that the highest earner doesn't get more than 10x the lowest.
The highest earners don't have a cap on their earnings, it means the lowest don't.
That lower difference of only 10x troubles the greedy.
Maybe we should lift all boats, not anchor some to sink.