Richard Sedgley
@richardsedgley.bsky.social
Green Party supporter based in Cornwall, UK. Likes culture, history, languages, politics, sport, theology. For a more equal, inclusive, humane and sustainable society. My views.🌻🌍
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"Liberty is the equal right and heritage of every child of man, without distinction of race, colour or sex." - Emily Hobhouse, 1913
What happens if the Greens overtake Labour in the polls? All bets are off | Gaby Hinsliff
They may lack Labour’s party machine, but Zack Polanski’s burgeoning popularity could have seismic consequences for British politics
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They may lack Labour’s party machine, but Zack Polanski’s burgeoning popularity could have seismic consequences for British politics
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What happens if the Greens overtake Labour in the polls? All bets are off | Gaby Hinsliff
They may lack Labour’s party machine, but Zack Polanski’s burgeoning popularity could have seismic consequences for British politics, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
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November 11, 2025 at 7:56 AM
What happens if the Greens overtake Labour in the polls? All bets are off | Gaby Hinsliff
They may lack Labour’s party machine, but Zack Polanski’s burgeoning popularity could have seismic consequences for British politics
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They may lack Labour’s party machine, but Zack Polanski’s burgeoning popularity could have seismic consequences for British politics
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
You can’t solve a crisis with the same thinking that caused it | Zack Polanski
Billionaires and corporations are driving climate breakdown. It’s time to tax their wealth and build a fairer future.
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Billionaires and corporations are driving climate breakdown. It’s time to tax their wealth and build a fairer future.
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You can't solve a crisis with the same thinking that caused it
Billionaires and corporations are driving climate breakdown. It’s time to tax their wealth and build a fairer future.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:52 AM
You can’t solve a crisis with the same thinking that caused it | Zack Polanski
Billionaires and corporations are driving climate breakdown. It’s time to tax their wealth and build a fairer future.
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Billionaires and corporations are driving climate breakdown. It’s time to tax their wealth and build a fairer future.
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The right can mock my teeth all it wants – it shows the Greens have struck a nerve | Zack Polanski
As a politician, I expect opposition and debate. But when it centres on personal insults, not policies, something else is going on
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As a politician, I expect opposition and debate. But when it centres on personal insults, not policies, something else is going on
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The right can mock my teeth all it wants – it shows the Greens have struck a nerve | Zack Polanski
As a politician, I expect opposition and debate. But when it centres on personal insults, not policies, something else is going on, says the leader of the Green party, Zack Polanski
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November 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The right can mock my teeth all it wants – it shows the Greens have struck a nerve | Zack Polanski
As a politician, I expect opposition and debate. But when it centres on personal insults, not policies, something else is going on
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
As a politician, I expect opposition and debate. But when it centres on personal insults, not policies, something else is going on
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"It will never be forgiven": UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
Faltering governments will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and face stagnation and inflation at home, says climate chief at start of Cop30
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Faltering governments will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and face stagnation and inflation at home, says climate chief at start of Cop30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
Faltering governments will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and face stagnation and inflation at home, says climate chief at start of Cop30
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November 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
"It will never be forgiven": UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
Faltering governments will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and face stagnation and inflation at home, says climate chief at start of Cop30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Faltering governments will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and face stagnation and inflation at home, says climate chief at start of Cop30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I've recently finished reading 'The Sky Is Red' by Kenneth Leech. First published in the late 1990s, the chapters of the book concerning the social and political questions for the then-coming twenty-first century are remarkably prescient. The 'Fear and Fascism' chapter is especially relevant in 2025
November 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I've recently finished reading 'The Sky Is Red' by Kenneth Leech. First published in the late 1990s, the chapters of the book concerning the social and political questions for the then-coming twenty-first century are remarkably prescient. The 'Fear and Fascism' chapter is especially relevant in 2025
Nationalism and the far-right are antithetical to Christianity, and it is particularly sad and deeply concerning to see this "Christian nationalism" here in Cornwall.
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The rise of Christian nationalism in Britain
A new type of Christianity - more militant, more political - is on the rise. But some in the Church of England claim this is a "corruption" of their faith.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Nationalism and the far-right are antithetical to Christianity, and it is particularly sad and deeply concerning to see this "Christian nationalism" here in Cornwall.
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news.sky.com/story/the-ri...
Climate tipping points are close: scientists urge radical action before it’s too late
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Climate tipping points are close: scientists urge radical action before it’s too late
Dangerous climate tipping points will threaten food, water and coastlines. They’re irreversible and only radically accelerated climate action can stop them now.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Climate tipping points are close: scientists urge radical action before it’s too late
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theconversation.com/climate-tipp...
In 1945 we said "never again", yet already we’ve forgotten
After the second world war, leaders vowed to build back better. Now, as bullies dominate the world stage, we risk losing the lessons learned
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After the second world war, leaders vowed to build back better. Now, as bullies dominate the world stage, we risk losing the lessons learned
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
In 1945 we said ‘never again’, yet already we’ve forgotten | The Observer
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November 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
In 1945 we said "never again", yet already we’ve forgotten
After the second world war, leaders vowed to build back better. Now, as bullies dominate the world stage, we risk losing the lessons learned
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
After the second world war, leaders vowed to build back better. Now, as bullies dominate the world stage, we risk losing the lessons learned
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
New David Olusoga series sheds fresh light on the shaping of the British Empire
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The Open University
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November 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
New David Olusoga series sheds fresh light on the shaping of the British Empire
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www.open.ac.uk/blogs/news/a...
Starmer is "not a man I would be willing to work with", says Green Party leader
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Starmer is ‘not a man I would be willing to work with’, says Green Party leader
Zack Polanski said Sir Keir Starmer “is not a man I would be willing to work with”, when asked if the Green Party would make a deal with Labour to defeat Reform UK. Mr Polanski suggested he doubts whe...
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November 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Starmer is "not a man I would be willing to work with", says Green Party leader
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We need Green parties because established parties of government like Labour and the Conservatives have not done enough to protect the environment, deal with climate breakdown or create a fairer and more equal society.
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www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Greens’ ‘undeliverable’ promises will let voters down, says Labour minister
Exclusive: Darren Jones says Labour has to convince young people it is ‘modern party of the future’
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November 9, 2025 at 11:32 AM
We need Green parties because established parties of government like Labour and the Conservatives have not done enough to protect the environment, deal with climate breakdown or create a fairer and more equal society.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Reposted by Richard Sedgley
Never forget. Never again.
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Never forget. Never again.
Bob Brown: "Being an environmentalist is sensible. I like defying the growth mentality because it’s irrational"
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Bob Brown: ‘Being an environmentalist is sensible. I like defying the growth mentality because it’s irrational’
At 80 years old, the trailblazing environmentalist on the state of activism, optimism and why he is comfortable with the concept of his own ‘perpetual annihilation’
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November 8, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Bob Brown: "Being an environmentalist is sensible. I like defying the growth mentality because it’s irrational"
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Net zero is an insidious loophole that distracts from the scientific imperative to eliminate fossil fuels | Joëlle Gergis
History tells us that polite incrementalism and political kowtowing will prevail at Cop30 – even as catastrophe unfolds around us
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History tells us that polite incrementalism and political kowtowing will prevail at Cop30 – even as catastrophe unfolds around us
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Net zero is an insidious loophole that distracts from the scientific imperative to eliminate fossil fuels | Joëlle Gergis
History tells us that polite incrementalism and political kowtowing will prevail at Cop30 – even as catastrophe unfolds around us
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Net zero is an insidious loophole that distracts from the scientific imperative to eliminate fossil fuels | Joëlle Gergis
History tells us that polite incrementalism and political kowtowing will prevail at Cop30 – even as catastrophe unfolds around us
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
History tells us that polite incrementalism and political kowtowing will prevail at Cop30 – even as catastrophe unfolds around us
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Shakespeare’s plays ranked, from worst to best
Our theatre critic judges the Bard’s complete dramatic works. Where does your favourite come?
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Our theatre critic judges the Bard’s complete dramatic works. Where does your favourite come?
www.telegraph.co.uk/theatre/what...
Shakespeare’s plays ranked, from worst to best
Our theatre critic judges the Bard’s complete dramatic works. Where does your favourite come?
www.telegraph.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Shakespeare’s plays ranked, from worst to best
Our theatre critic judges the Bard’s complete dramatic works. Where does your favourite come?
www.telegraph.co.uk/theatre/what...
Our theatre critic judges the Bard’s complete dramatic works. Where does your favourite come?
www.telegraph.co.uk/theatre/what...
Jailed UK climate protesters facing conditions reserved for extremists on release
Exclusive: Just Stop Oil activist was banned from attending gatherings, including meeting a friend in a cafe, without permission
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Exclusive: Just Stop Oil activist was banned from attending gatherings, including meeting a friend in a cafe, without permission
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Jailed UK climate protesters facing conditions reserved for extremists on release
Exclusive: Just Stop Oil activist was banned from attending gatherings, including meeting a friend in a cafe, without permission
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Jailed UK climate protesters facing conditions reserved for extremists on release
Exclusive: Just Stop Oil activist was banned from attending gatherings, including meeting a friend in a cafe, without permission
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Exclusive: Just Stop Oil activist was banned from attending gatherings, including meeting a friend in a cafe, without permission
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Keir Starmer/Labour fears Zack Polanski because the Green Party represents the threat of a good example.
November 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Keir Starmer/Labour fears Zack Polanski because the Green Party represents the threat of a good example.
Andreas Bieler, vice president of the UCU's University of Nottingham branch, said: "Our university prides itself as a global university, but by cutting all [modern] language programmes they're turning it into the University of Little England."
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Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
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November 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Andreas Bieler, vice president of the UCU's University of Nottingham branch, said: "Our university prides itself as a global university, but by cutting all [modern] language programmes they're turning it into the University of Little England."
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Labour doubling down on their anti-immigration policies by taking ideas from Denmark is truly awful and immoral.
The criticism made by Clive Lewis and Nadia Whittome in the article is spot-on.
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The criticism made by Clive Lewis and Nadia Whittome in the article is spot-on.
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UK seeks inspiration from Denmark to shake up immigration system
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is taking cues from some of the toughest migration laws in Europe.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Labour doubling down on their anti-immigration policies by taking ideas from Denmark is truly awful and immoral.
The criticism made by Clive Lewis and Nadia Whittome in the article is spot-on.
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The criticism made by Clive Lewis and Nadia Whittome in the article is spot-on.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Owen Jones: Zack Polanski is a nightmare for Keir Starmer's soulless goons (£)
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Owen Jones: Zack Polanski is a nightmare for Keir Starmer's soulless goons
THIS wasn’t supposed to happen. Under their new charismatic and unequivocally left-wing leader Zack Polanski, the Green Party of England and Wales…
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November 8, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Owen Jones: Zack Polanski is a nightmare for Keir Starmer's soulless goons (£)
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Green Party leader Polanski hates "fascist" Farage - but they have one thing in common
Pollsters have suggested the surge of the Green Party and Reform UK have something in common - social media-savvy operations both appealing to disillusioned voters
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Pollsters have suggested the surge of the Green Party and Reform UK have something in common - social media-savvy operations both appealing to disillusioned voters
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Green Party's new leader hates 'fascist' Farage but they share common ground
Pollsters have suggested the surge of the Green Party and Reform UK have something in common - social media-savvy operations both appealing to disillusioned voters
www.mirror.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Green Party leader Polanski hates "fascist" Farage - but they have one thing in common
Pollsters have suggested the surge of the Green Party and Reform UK have something in common - social media-savvy operations both appealing to disillusioned voters
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Pollsters have suggested the surge of the Green Party and Reform UK have something in common - social media-savvy operations both appealing to disillusioned voters
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Caroline Lucas appointed as new Professor of Practice at the University of Sussex
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Caroline Lucas appointed as new Professor of Practice at the University of Sussex
Caroline Lucas has been appointed by the University of Sussex as its first Professor of Practice in Environmental Sustainability.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Caroline Lucas appointed as new Professor of Practice at the University of Sussex
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