@mcconnes.bsky.social
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I've just written to my MP asking them to attend the Brexit Referendum Anniversary Debate. You can do the same in just two minutes: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/contact-mp-e...
Urge Your MP to Attend the Debate on the EU Referendum Anniversary
Nearly a decade after the 2016 referendum, the effects of Brexit are no longer theoretical. They are visible in the economy, in pressures on public finances, and in the UK’s changing role internationa...
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
February 19, 2026 at 9:21 AM
I've just written to my MP asking them to attend the Brexit Referendum Anniversary Debate. You can do the same in just two minutes: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/contact-mp-e...
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Wild to see wealthy Reform politician "explaining" to poor people they don't understand their own experience.
Let's make sure every single person in Gorton & Denton (and the country!) knows exactly that Reform is bankrolled by dodgy donors. Mask is off.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/exclus...
Let's make sure every single person in Gorton & Denton (and the country!) knows exactly that Reform is bankrolled by dodgy donors. Mask is off.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/exclus...
Exclusive: Greens Hit Out At Reform 'Frauds' After Zia Yusuf Suggests Poverty Rates Are Exaggerated
"Reform have totally let the cat out of the bag this morning about what they really stand for."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Wild to see wealthy Reform politician "explaining" to poor people they don't understand their own experience.
Let's make sure every single person in Gorton & Denton (and the country!) knows exactly that Reform is bankrolled by dodgy donors. Mask is off.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/exclus...
Let's make sure every single person in Gorton & Denton (and the country!) knows exactly that Reform is bankrolled by dodgy donors. Mask is off.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/exclus...
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stop Palantir taking over our public services!
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.
you.38degrees.org.uk
February 15, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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This is why electrification means more energy security:
In 2024, ~81% of EU electricity came from locally sourced fuels (57% excluding nuclear). Just 19% relied on imported fossil fuels.
Fossil fuels are mostly imported.
Source @ember-energy.org
In 2024, ~81% of EU electricity came from locally sourced fuels (57% excluding nuclear). Just 19% relied on imported fossil fuels.
Fossil fuels are mostly imported.
Source @ember-energy.org
February 15, 2026 at 3:37 PM
This is why electrification means more energy security:
In 2024, ~81% of EU electricity came from locally sourced fuels (57% excluding nuclear). Just 19% relied on imported fossil fuels.
Fossil fuels are mostly imported.
Source @ember-energy.org
In 2024, ~81% of EU electricity came from locally sourced fuels (57% excluding nuclear). Just 19% relied on imported fossil fuels.
Fossil fuels are mostly imported.
Source @ember-energy.org
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💚 Greens can beat Reform.
We're fighting to tax the rich to save you money.
#votegreen #votescottishgreens @greenparty.org.uk
We're fighting to tax the rich to save you money.
#votegreen #votescottishgreens @greenparty.org.uk
February 14, 2026 at 6:12 PM
💚 Greens can beat Reform.
We're fighting to tax the rich to save you money.
#votegreen #votescottishgreens @greenparty.org.uk
We're fighting to tax the rich to save you money.
#votegreen #votescottishgreens @greenparty.org.uk
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Mandatory ID cards. Scrapping jury trials. Calling genocide protesters “terrorists."
There’s a strong authoritarian edge to the Labour Government. With no plan to help people, clearly thrown in the towel in Gorton & Denton.
It's Greens Vs Reform.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
There’s a strong authoritarian edge to the Labour Government. With no plan to help people, clearly thrown in the towel in Gorton & Denton.
It's Greens Vs Reform.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
Zack Polanski says Labour has 'thrown in the towel' in Gorton and Denton
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, the Green Party leader believes Hannah Spencer represents 'the future' for Gorton and Denton
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Mandatory ID cards. Scrapping jury trials. Calling genocide protesters “terrorists."
There’s a strong authoritarian edge to the Labour Government. With no plan to help people, clearly thrown in the towel in Gorton & Denton.
It's Greens Vs Reform.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
There’s a strong authoritarian edge to the Labour Government. With no plan to help people, clearly thrown in the towel in Gorton & Denton.
It's Greens Vs Reform.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
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What has the Daily Mail got against greyhounds?
You can catch our podcast on @boldpolitics.bsky.social
With over a million plays a month, watch/listen to Gorton & Denton candidate Hannah Spencer on all streaming platforms now.
You can catch our podcast on @boldpolitics.bsky.social
With over a million plays a month, watch/listen to Gorton & Denton candidate Hannah Spencer on all streaming platforms now.
February 13, 2026 at 10:29 PM
What has the Daily Mail got against greyhounds?
You can catch our podcast on @boldpolitics.bsky.social
With over a million plays a month, watch/listen to Gorton & Denton candidate Hannah Spencer on all streaming platforms now.
You can catch our podcast on @boldpolitics.bsky.social
With over a million plays a month, watch/listen to Gorton & Denton candidate Hannah Spencer on all streaming platforms now.
Very cool
Well done.
The other day Manchester United’s co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said the UK had been "colonised by immigrants"….today there’s this billboard outside of Old Trafford 🔥….way to go Manchester 💪!
February 14, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Very cool
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The caretaker PM is running scared and resorting to more smears because he knows the game is up.
Labour is sinking in Gorton and Denton and it’s left to the Greens to challenge the far right threat of Reform.
Island of strangers? No. An Island of hope and unity.
Labour is sinking in Gorton and Denton and it’s left to the Greens to challenge the far right threat of Reform.
Island of strangers? No. An Island of hope and unity.
Politics UK: ‘NEW: Keir Starmer will attack the Greens and Reform at the Munich Security Conference tomorrow for being "soft on Russia and weak on NATO"
"[They are] determined to sacrifice the longstanding relationships that we want and need to build, on the altar of their ideology"1/
"[They are] determined to sacrifice the longstanding relationships that we want and need to build, on the altar of their ideology"1/
February 13, 2026 at 11:30 PM
The caretaker PM is running scared and resorting to more smears because he knows the game is up.
Labour is sinking in Gorton and Denton and it’s left to the Greens to challenge the far right threat of Reform.
Island of strangers? No. An Island of hope and unity.
Labour is sinking in Gorton and Denton and it’s left to the Greens to challenge the far right threat of Reform.
Island of strangers? No. An Island of hope and unity.
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Only the Greens can stop Reform! ✅
A pleasure to be in Denton today with @greenparty.org.uk candidate Hannah Spencer and Nadia Sawalha, meeting local people and talking about why a vote for the Greens is a vote for hope! 💚
@scottishgreens.org @zackpolanski.bsky.social
A pleasure to be in Denton today with @greenparty.org.uk candidate Hannah Spencer and Nadia Sawalha, meeting local people and talking about why a vote for the Greens is a vote for hope! 💚
@scottishgreens.org @zackpolanski.bsky.social
February 13, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Only the Greens can stop Reform! ✅
A pleasure to be in Denton today with @greenparty.org.uk candidate Hannah Spencer and Nadia Sawalha, meeting local people and talking about why a vote for the Greens is a vote for hope! 💚
@scottishgreens.org @zackpolanski.bsky.social
A pleasure to be in Denton today with @greenparty.org.uk candidate Hannah Spencer and Nadia Sawalha, meeting local people and talking about why a vote for the Greens is a vote for hope! 💚
@scottishgreens.org @zackpolanski.bsky.social
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Labour are done.
And Reform offer no solutions - their extreme division will just make things worse.
The Green Party want to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Hannah Spencer, our local plumber, for the win! 💚
www.the-independent.com/news/uk/home...
And Reform offer no solutions - their extreme division will just make things worse.
The Green Party want to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Hannah Spencer, our local plumber, for the win! 💚
www.the-independent.com/news/uk/home...
Zack Polanski says Labour Party is ‘over’ after taking ‘votes for granted’
The comments come ahead of the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election with the Greens and Reform UK looking to take the seat from Labour
www.the-independent.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Labour are done.
And Reform offer no solutions - their extreme division will just make things worse.
The Green Party want to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Hannah Spencer, our local plumber, for the win! 💚
www.the-independent.com/news/uk/home...
And Reform offer no solutions - their extreme division will just make things worse.
The Green Party want to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Hannah Spencer, our local plumber, for the win! 💚
www.the-independent.com/news/uk/home...
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🤯60% of Wes Streeting's donors are from private health.
Good to see your texts with Mandelson. The public also has a right to know if health policy is being driven by unaccountable lobbying
Wes Streeting, release your messages with private healthcare. weownit.org.uk/news/wes-str...
Good to see your texts with Mandelson. The public also has a right to know if health policy is being driven by unaccountable lobbying
Wes Streeting, release your messages with private healthcare. weownit.org.uk/news/wes-str...
Open letter to Wes Streeting: release your messages with your private healthcare donors
The public has a right to know that health policy is not driven by quid pro quo relationships.
weownit.org.uk
February 12, 2026 at 6:23 PM
🤯60% of Wes Streeting's donors are from private health.
Good to see your texts with Mandelson. The public also has a right to know if health policy is being driven by unaccountable lobbying
Wes Streeting, release your messages with private healthcare. weownit.org.uk/news/wes-str...
Good to see your texts with Mandelson. The public also has a right to know if health policy is being driven by unaccountable lobbying
Wes Streeting, release your messages with private healthcare. weownit.org.uk/news/wes-str...
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Absolutely brilliant take-down by @fionaharvey.bsky.social
of ludicrous myths & misinformation spouting from Tony Blair’s think tank. Why on earth does he think it’s sensible to make our energy more costly & less secure?
of ludicrous myths & misinformation spouting from Tony Blair’s think tank. Why on earth does he think it’s sensible to make our energy more costly & less secure?
Tony Blair’s oil lobbying is a misleading rehash of fossil fuel industry spin
Ex-PM’s thinktank urges more drilling and fewer renewables, ignoring evidence that clean energy is cheaper and better for bills
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Absolutely brilliant take-down by @fionaharvey.bsky.social
of ludicrous myths & misinformation spouting from Tony Blair’s think tank. Why on earth does he think it’s sensible to make our energy more costly & less secure?
of ludicrous myths & misinformation spouting from Tony Blair’s think tank. Why on earth does he think it’s sensible to make our energy more costly & less secure?
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More price hikes from Southern Water, a company currently under investigation for a serious pollution incident on our nearby coast.
It is scandalous that water companies paid out huge dividends in the past rather than build functioning assets.
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2580847...
It is scandalous that water companies paid out huge dividends in the past rather than build functioning assets.
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2580847...
Southern Water announces price increase to fund major improvements
Southern Water customers are set to see an increase in their bills from April.
www.theargus.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 2:17 PM
More price hikes from Southern Water, a company currently under investigation for a serious pollution incident on our nearby coast.
It is scandalous that water companies paid out huge dividends in the past rather than build functioning assets.
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2580847...
It is scandalous that water companies paid out huge dividends in the past rather than build functioning assets.
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2580847...
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Palantir, a US spy-tech firm, has been given access to millions of NHS patient records.
Its founder has said the NHS should be 'ripped up'.
Join me in calling on the government to end the dangerous Palantir contract.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Its founder has said the NHS should be 'ripped up'.
Join me in calling on the government to end the dangerous Palantir contract.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stop Palantir taking over our public services!
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.
you.38degrees.org.uk
February 13, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Palantir, a US spy-tech firm, has been given access to millions of NHS patient records.
Its founder has said the NHS should be 'ripped up'.
Join me in calling on the government to end the dangerous Palantir contract.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Its founder has said the NHS should be 'ripped up'.
Join me in calling on the government to end the dangerous Palantir contract.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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By rights, Refukker Goodwin should have alienated at least 75% of the voters of Gorton and Denton - the almost half who he would say are not 'truly British' and the half of those remaining who are women.
Plus anyone else decent.
Plus anyone else decent.
February 13, 2026 at 11:18 AM
By rights, Refukker Goodwin should have alienated at least 75% of the voters of Gorton and Denton - the almost half who he would say are not 'truly British' and the half of those remaining who are women.
Plus anyone else decent.
Plus anyone else decent.
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A court has ruled that the government's authoritarian ban on Palestine Action was unlawful.
Time to stop criminalising the people protesting a genocide - and start ending the UK's complicity.
Time to stop criminalising the people protesting a genocide - and start ending the UK's complicity.
February 13, 2026 at 10:22 AM
A court has ruled that the government's authoritarian ban on Palestine Action was unlawful.
Time to stop criminalising the people protesting a genocide - and start ending the UK's complicity.
Time to stop criminalising the people protesting a genocide - and start ending the UK's complicity.
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BREAKING⚡️The High Court has just ruled that the government's draconian ban of Palestine Action was unlawful. This is a massive blow to the Home Office’s authoritarian approach. They need to stop criminalising people protesting a genocide and start ending the UK's complicity
February 13, 2026 at 11:09 AM
BREAKING⚡️The High Court has just ruled that the government's draconian ban of Palestine Action was unlawful. This is a massive blow to the Home Office’s authoritarian approach. They need to stop criminalising people protesting a genocide and start ending the UK's complicity
Please sign and share, I’m in - footballagainstfascism.org
Trump's U.S. must not host the World Cup
footballagainstfascism.org
February 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Please sign and share, I’m in - footballagainstfascism.org
I've just signed "Back the National Commission Amendment" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/nc... @OpenBritainHQ
actionstorm.org
February 13, 2026 at 1:46 PM
I've just signed "Back the National Commission Amendment" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/nc... @OpenBritainHQ
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stop Palantir taking over our public services!
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.
you.38degrees.org.uk
February 13, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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The govt is refusing to commit to an inquiry into the MOD's contracts with US-based spy tech giant Palantir despite the web of shady connections between Mandelson, Epstein, and Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel - this absolutely stinks.
February 10, 2026 at 7:03 PM
The govt is refusing to commit to an inquiry into the MOD's contracts with US-based spy tech giant Palantir despite the web of shady connections between Mandelson, Epstein, and Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel - this absolutely stinks.
Stop Now
Secretive US tech company Palantir is getting its claws into our public services - including running a huge patient database for our NHS.
Ministers could choose to scrap the deal early, with some MPs calling for ALL contracts with the company to stop. What would you want to see?
Ministers could choose to scrap the deal early, with some MPs calling for ALL contracts with the company to stop. What would you want to see?
February 11, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Stop Now
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#Merzoni, with the willing participation of 🇪🇺President von der Leyen, have formed a pact to dilute the power of the European Union and return it to national capitals in order to carry out corporate wishes.
It is the opposite of Draghi's vision. Yet they are citing him as their inspiration.
It is the opposite of Draghi's vision. Yet they are citing him as their inspiration.
The Merzoni plan would take Europe backwards, not forwards
EU leaders will gather for a castle retreat tomorrow with Mario Draghi, who will call for Europe to federate. But the German and Italian leaders are coming to the castle with a pact to weaken the EU.
davekeating.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:37 AM
#Merzoni, with the willing participation of 🇪🇺President von der Leyen, have formed a pact to dilute the power of the European Union and return it to national capitals in order to carry out corporate wishes.
It is the opposite of Draghi's vision. Yet they are citing him as their inspiration.
It is the opposite of Draghi's vision. Yet they are citing him as their inspiration.