George Ttoouli
@georgettoouli.co.uk
Poet, gardener, environmental activist, teacher, editor, recovering academic. www.georgettoouli.co.uk
Barnet #GreenParty; Media Policy; London Green Party 2024 manifesto writer.
#Goodgym Barnet
Barnet #GreenParty; Media Policy; London Green Party 2024 manifesto writer.
#Goodgym Barnet
Yes, Labour, we call bullshit! The UK is the anomaly, with a vast gulf of inequality between rich and poor. Here's our govt's own headline: "the wealthiest 10% estimated to hold around half of all wealth, primarily in the form of private pensions and property"
www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...
www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...
November 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Yes, Labour, we call bullshit! The UK is the anomaly, with a vast gulf of inequality between rich and poor. Here's our govt's own headline: "the wealthiest 10% estimated to hold around half of all wealth, primarily in the form of private pensions and property"
www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...
www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...
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The charity, @earthwatcheurope.bsky.social, that helps residents investigate nature in their communities, worked with volunteers to test if metal was present across 50 sites.
A report looking at the impact of metals on aquatic life expected in Jan 2026.' Link: @bbc.com
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A report looking at the impact of metals on aquatic life expected in Jan 2026.' Link: @bbc.com
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Toxic Town parents test Corby's waterways to 'keep fighting'
A charity says it is helping the families to test the waterways at 50 sites across the town.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The charity, @earthwatcheurope.bsky.social, that helps residents investigate nature in their communities, worked with volunteers to test if metal was present across 50 sites.
A report looking at the impact of metals on aquatic life expected in Jan 2026.' Link: @bbc.com
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A report looking at the impact of metals on aquatic life expected in Jan 2026.' Link: @bbc.com
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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“If you go back a million minutes, you reach 2023. Go back a billion minutes, you reach the Roman Empire — that’s the scale of inequality we’re living with.”
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
November 23, 2025 at 10:31 AM
“If you go back a million minutes, you reach 2023. Go back a billion minutes, you reach the Roman Empire — that’s the scale of inequality we’re living with.”
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
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The Broken Sleep Books Anthology 2025 gathers standout, risk-taking writing from every publication of the year, spanning poetry, non-fiction and fiction.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The Broken Sleep Books Anthology 2025 gathers standout, risk-taking writing from every publication of the year, spanning poetry, non-fiction and fiction.
www.brokensleepbooks.com/product-page...
www.brokensleepbooks.com/product-page...
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We didn’t get Books Council Wales funding, it would've meant 5 years of stability. It’s a blow, and it means a rockier road ahead, but our commitment to ambitious, inclusive, working-class publishing stays firm. If you want to help: buy a book, spread the word, or donate:
ko-fi.com/brokensleepb...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We didn’t get Books Council Wales funding, it would've meant 5 years of stability. It’s a blow, and it means a rockier road ahead, but our commitment to ambitious, inclusive, working-class publishing stays firm. If you want to help: buy a book, spread the word, or donate:
ko-fi.com/brokensleepb...
ko-fi.com/brokensleepb...
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A fear I've long had for food banks. What happens when demand exceeds supply?
"Demand is up, food prices are up, donations are down, and funding is volatile"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
"Demand is up, food prices are up, donations are down, and funding is volatile"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘Demand is up, donations are down’: how food banks are helping families in Kent
Since the pandemic, the charities have been forced to use cash gifts and grant money to cover their bills
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
A fear I've long had for food banks. What happens when demand exceeds supply?
"Demand is up, food prices are up, donations are down, and funding is volatile"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
"Demand is up, food prices are up, donations are down, and funding is volatile"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
An incredibly important map: this is how the network of lobbyist influence works. Just this snapshot of the private water companies should tell you how private oil and gas, transport, heath, development, even education - so many aspects of our society - serve private interests.
I've found 45 links between the Labour party and the private water companies. Most of them are sitting MPs..🥀
labourrightwatch.wordpress.com/2025/11/21/t...
labourrightwatch.wordpress.com/2025/11/21/t...
The Labour Party and the Private Water Industry
The donations from and the revolving door between Labour and the privater water companies, their parent companies and their intermediaries
labourrightwatch.wordpress.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:33 AM
An incredibly important map: this is how the network of lobbyist influence works. Just this snapshot of the private water companies should tell you how private oil and gas, transport, heath, development, even education - so many aspects of our society - serve private interests.
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One of the reasons we need universal basic income plus higher taxes on the rich is to boost the spending power of the bottom 60% and in doing so, reorient our economy around the needs of the majority of people who comprise it. As inequality has increased, our economy has adjusted to meet rich wants.
November 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
One of the reasons we need universal basic income plus higher taxes on the rich is to boost the spending power of the bottom 60% and in doing so, reorient our economy around the needs of the majority of people who comprise it. As inequality has increased, our economy has adjusted to meet rich wants.
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This is how Rachel Reeves could deliver a progressive budget.
Billions available without increasing the rate of income tax, National Insurance or corporation tax.
Just end some of the perks for a select few, anomalies and abuses. Redistribute to alleviate poverty, better infrastructure.
Billions available without increasing the rate of income tax, National Insurance or corporation tax.
Just end some of the perks for a select few, anomalies and abuses. Redistribute to alleviate poverty, better infrastructure.
This is how Rachel Reeves could deliver a progressive budget
The chancellor has an opportunity to boost the public purpose and deliver redistribution
leftfootforward.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
This is how Rachel Reeves could deliver a progressive budget.
Billions available without increasing the rate of income tax, National Insurance or corporation tax.
Just end some of the perks for a select few, anomalies and abuses. Redistribute to alleviate poverty, better infrastructure.
Billions available without increasing the rate of income tax, National Insurance or corporation tax.
Just end some of the perks for a select few, anomalies and abuses. Redistribute to alleviate poverty, better infrastructure.
Likely London's largest population of Great Crested Newts is under threat from a massive tower block development. And Barnet Council has neglected its responsibilities to this highly protected species. Please sign the petition:
c.org/KYZbmkSbvF
c.org/KYZbmkSbvF
We Can Make an Impact.
Save the Great Crested Newts and all protected species at Glebelands Nature Reserve
c.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Likely London's largest population of Great Crested Newts is under threat from a massive tower block development. And Barnet Council has neglected its responsibilities to this highly protected species. Please sign the petition:
c.org/KYZbmkSbvF
c.org/KYZbmkSbvF
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A huge welcome @russell-moyle.co.uk to @greenparty.org.uk!
Lloyd has been a dedicated public servant as both a councillor and MP in Brighton, with values that run very Green.
Exciting times ahead! @bhgreens.bsky.social 💚
Lloyd has been a dedicated public servant as both a councillor and MP in Brighton, with values that run very Green.
Exciting times ahead! @bhgreens.bsky.social 💚
"I always believed in working with people to achieve the best for our city..."
@russell-moyle.co.uk on the reason he decided to leave the Labour Party for the Green Party.
@russell-moyle.co.uk on the reason he decided to leave the Labour Party for the Green Party.
November 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
A huge welcome @russell-moyle.co.uk to @greenparty.org.uk!
Lloyd has been a dedicated public servant as both a councillor and MP in Brighton, with values that run very Green.
Exciting times ahead! @bhgreens.bsky.social 💚
Lloyd has been a dedicated public servant as both a councillor and MP in Brighton, with values that run very Green.
Exciting times ahead! @bhgreens.bsky.social 💚
Caught a snippet of someone on R4 talking about a 'whole systems failure' in the NHS. Add elected Greens talking about the need for a total systemic overhaul of taxation.
Capitalism is breaking faster than our climate. We need govt to manage a fair transition.
#VoteGreen
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Capitalism is breaking faster than our climate. We need govt to manage a fair transition.
#VoteGreen
join.greenparty.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Caught a snippet of someone on R4 talking about a 'whole systems failure' in the NHS. Add elected Greens talking about the need for a total systemic overhaul of taxation.
Capitalism is breaking faster than our climate. We need govt to manage a fair transition.
#VoteGreen
join.greenparty.org.uk
Capitalism is breaking faster than our climate. We need govt to manage a fair transition.
#VoteGreen
join.greenparty.org.uk
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To everyone who’s bought a book from us recently: thank you.
We’re reaching for just 10% of our subscribers and followers to buy a book from us, which would sustain our work in a big way.
If you haven’t yet, and you can, we’d love your support.
brokensleepbooks.com
We’re reaching for just 10% of our subscribers and followers to buy a book from us, which would sustain our work in a big way.
If you haven’t yet, and you can, we’d love your support.
brokensleepbooks.com
April 30, 2025 at 9:18 AM
To everyone who’s bought a book from us recently: thank you.
We’re reaching for just 10% of our subscribers and followers to buy a book from us, which would sustain our work in a big way.
If you haven’t yet, and you can, we’d love your support.
brokensleepbooks.com
We’re reaching for just 10% of our subscribers and followers to buy a book from us, which would sustain our work in a big way.
If you haven’t yet, and you can, we’d love your support.
brokensleepbooks.com
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That’s so funny, they sit there as though they have never heard anything so radically different in their lives. It’s just common sense, and normal ethics, isn’t it? 🙏🏾
November 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM
That’s so funny, they sit there as though they have never heard anything so radically different in their lives. It’s just common sense, and normal ethics, isn’t it? 🙏🏾
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Nick Watt, "Zack Polanski is saying that what is more important is not wealth, it's about creating equality"
November 19, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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At the Budget, the Green Party's message is clear: Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
November 19, 2025 at 8:20 AM
At the Budget, the Green Party's message is clear: Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
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It is a political choice to keep children in poverty whilst billionaire and multimillionaire wealth grows larger.
@greenparty.org.uk has today written to the Chancellor urging her to use the next week's Budget to tax wealth fairly, cut bills and deliver real change.
@greenparty.org.uk has today written to the Chancellor urging her to use the next week's Budget to tax wealth fairly, cut bills and deliver real change.
November 19, 2025 at 9:20 AM
It is a political choice to keep children in poverty whilst billionaire and multimillionaire wealth grows larger.
@greenparty.org.uk has today written to the Chancellor urging her to use the next week's Budget to tax wealth fairly, cut bills and deliver real change.
@greenparty.org.uk has today written to the Chancellor urging her to use the next week's Budget to tax wealth fairly, cut bills and deliver real change.
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Great interview with Russell Tovey - and really delighted to say welcome to @greenparty.org.uk
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Russell Tovey on pride, sexual power and politics: ‘The Green party slogan – make hope normal again – is what we need’
One of the most prolific and popular actors of his generation, he reflects on therapy, homophobia, why he suspects now is the worst time in history for trans people, and his secret life as a geek
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Great interview with Russell Tovey - and really delighted to say welcome to @greenparty.org.uk
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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You can see why the Greens popularity is growing. @zackpolanski.bsky.social gives straight answers to questions even ones that are loaded with danger. I think it called courage in your beliefs and telling the truth, both commodities very rare in politics, even more so in recent years.
November 14, 2025 at 9:43 AM
You can see why the Greens popularity is growing. @zackpolanski.bsky.social gives straight answers to questions even ones that are loaded with danger. I think it called courage in your beliefs and telling the truth, both commodities very rare in politics, even more so in recent years.
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"the best response to hatred is solidarity"
Christiane Amanpour, "Antisemitism is a major problem. How do you navigate that?"
Zack Polanski, "I think it is a powerful message to have a Jewish leader and a Muslim deputy leader"
"Antisemitism and Islamophobia are two sides of the same coin"
"And the best response to hatred is solidarity"
Zack Polanski, "I think it is a powerful message to have a Jewish leader and a Muslim deputy leader"
"Antisemitism and Islamophobia are two sides of the same coin"
"And the best response to hatred is solidarity"
November 16, 2025 at 8:31 PM
"the best response to hatred is solidarity"
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Just spoken at the Roadpeace event for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
The experiences of bereaved families and injured people must be heard so institutions like the Met and TfL behave with empathy and understanding of the acute trauma and violence involved in road death.
The experiences of bereaved families and injured people must be heard so institutions like the Met and TfL behave with empathy and understanding of the acute trauma and violence involved in road death.
Disappointed that the Met Commissioner does not see the part that a good collision investigation plays in road traffic victims getting justice after a crash.
November 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Just spoken at the Roadpeace event for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
The experiences of bereaved families and injured people must be heard so institutions like the Met and TfL behave with empathy and understanding of the acute trauma and violence involved in road death.
The experiences of bereaved families and injured people must be heard so institutions like the Met and TfL behave with empathy and understanding of the acute trauma and violence involved in road death.
Someone shared this fascinating simulator from Dorset Council, demonstrating the difficult decisions they make when balancing their budgets: simulator.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
The short answer, for me: raising taxes works, but councils can't tax progressively, so, over to central govt. #taxthesuperrich
The short answer, for me: raising taxes works, but councils can't tax progressively, so, over to central govt. #taxthesuperrich
Dorset's Budget Simulator
simulator.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
November 16, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Someone shared this fascinating simulator from Dorset Council, demonstrating the difficult decisions they make when balancing their budgets: simulator.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
The short answer, for me: raising taxes works, but councils can't tax progressively, so, over to central govt. #taxthesuperrich
The short answer, for me: raising taxes works, but councils can't tax progressively, so, over to central govt. #taxthesuperrich
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Although HMRC officials investigating millionaires
bring in much more revenue than they are paid
their numbers were drastically cut
a decision supported by both
Conservatives & Labour governments
[by pure coincidence both Tory & Labour parties
are funded by millionaires]
#SocialistSunday
bring in much more revenue than they are paid
their numbers were drastically cut
a decision supported by both
Conservatives & Labour governments
[by pure coincidence both Tory & Labour parties
are funded by millionaires]
#SocialistSunday
In 2023-24 HMRC issued 456 penalties to wealthy individuals for £5.8m, 25 prosecuted.
Tax scams designed by accountants, lawyers; five prosecutions in 2023-2024.
Govt taking powers to snoop on benefit claimants' bank accounts; mainly poor, old, sick. Nothing equivalent on tax abuse industry.
Tax scams designed by accountants, lawyers; five prosecutions in 2023-2024.
Govt taking powers to snoop on benefit claimants' bank accounts; mainly poor, old, sick. Nothing equivalent on tax abuse industry.
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 16, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Although HMRC officials investigating millionaires
bring in much more revenue than they are paid
their numbers were drastically cut
a decision supported by both
Conservatives & Labour governments
[by pure coincidence both Tory & Labour parties
are funded by millionaires]
#SocialistSunday
bring in much more revenue than they are paid
their numbers were drastically cut
a decision supported by both
Conservatives & Labour governments
[by pure coincidence both Tory & Labour parties
are funded by millionaires]
#SocialistSunday