@stevenraison2.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat Candidate in Recent Elections just joined Green Party to Back Zack @zackpolanski@bsky.social
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The Liberal Democrats must be the first and last line of defence against the populism infecting our politics.
We need to be ready to fight for the soul of our country.
𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗜’𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁.
Get involved below 👇
We need to be ready to fight for the soul of our country.
𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗜’𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁.
Get involved below 👇
July 25, 2025 at 6:58 AM
The Liberal Democrats must be the first and last line of defence against the populism infecting our politics.
We need to be ready to fight for the soul of our country.
𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗜’𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁.
Get involved below 👇
We need to be ready to fight for the soul of our country.
𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗜’𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁.
Get involved below 👇
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"We need to get serious" 💪🏼
I quit my job to stand for Deputy Leader, I am serious about taking the Green Party to the next level 🚀
It's time for the party to drop our inhibitions and act with self-belief, confidence and ambition 💚
#RankFrank1st
#FrankForDeputy
#GreenParty
I quit my job to stand for Deputy Leader, I am serious about taking the Green Party to the next level 🚀
It's time for the party to drop our inhibitions and act with self-belief, confidence and ambition 💚
#RankFrank1st
#FrankForDeputy
#GreenParty
July 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
"We need to get serious" 💪🏼
I quit my job to stand for Deputy Leader, I am serious about taking the Green Party to the next level 🚀
It's time for the party to drop our inhibitions and act with self-belief, confidence and ambition 💚
#RankFrank1st
#FrankForDeputy
#GreenParty
I quit my job to stand for Deputy Leader, I am serious about taking the Green Party to the next level 🚀
It's time for the party to drop our inhibitions and act with self-belief, confidence and ambition 💚
#RankFrank1st
#FrankForDeputy
#GreenParty
July 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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When hundreds of NHS staff aren't getting basic pay & conditions and the board refuse to negotiate - intervening in it a board meeting is necessary.
@uvwunion.bsky.social at Epsom Hospital organising with the workers.
1/ Write to the board.
2/ Donate to the Strike Fund.
@uvwunion.bsky.social at Epsom Hospital organising with the workers.
1/ Write to the board.
2/ Donate to the Strike Fund.
July 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM
When hundreds of NHS staff aren't getting basic pay & conditions and the board refuse to negotiate - intervening in it a board meeting is necessary.
@uvwunion.bsky.social at Epsom Hospital organising with the workers.
1/ Write to the board.
2/ Donate to the Strike Fund.
@uvwunion.bsky.social at Epsom Hospital organising with the workers.
1/ Write to the board.
2/ Donate to the Strike Fund.
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£50,000 of taxpayers money was spent on these elections, both prompted by Reform resignations.
Tories & Lib Dems beat reform
If only more voters learned their lessons so quickly
Tories & Lib Dems beat reform
If only more voters learned their lessons so quickly
Reform faced first ever council seat defences - they lost both of them
Reform UK faced their first ever council seat defences this week, and they managed to lose both of them.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
July 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
£50,000 of taxpayers money was spent on these elections, both prompted by Reform resignations.
Tories & Lib Dems beat reform
If only more voters learned their lessons so quickly
Tories & Lib Dems beat reform
If only more voters learned their lessons so quickly
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MPs have taken over £2.3m from private healthcare, exposed by Every Doctor campaign.
Meanwhile at Epsom Hospital, porters & cleaners are told there’s no money for basic NHS pay.
Let's make sure we've got the basics covered and defend our NHS.
Meanwhile at Epsom Hospital, porters & cleaners are told there’s no money for basic NHS pay.
Let's make sure we've got the basics covered and defend our NHS.
July 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
MPs have taken over £2.3m from private healthcare, exposed by Every Doctor campaign.
Meanwhile at Epsom Hospital, porters & cleaners are told there’s no money for basic NHS pay.
Let's make sure we've got the basics covered and defend our NHS.
Meanwhile at Epsom Hospital, porters & cleaners are told there’s no money for basic NHS pay.
Let's make sure we've got the basics covered and defend our NHS.
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Today, after 14 years, I’m resigning from the Labour Party.
Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.
Join us. The time is now.
Sign up here to stay updated: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...
Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.
Join us. The time is now.
Sign up here to stay updated: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...
July 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Today, after 14 years, I’m resigning from the Labour Party.
Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.
Join us. The time is now.
Sign up here to stay updated: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...
Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.
Join us. The time is now.
Sign up here to stay updated: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...
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They may not yet realise it, but when all is said and done, the UK voter is left with two non-toxic options: LibDems or Green.
July 4, 2025 at 6:49 AM
They may not yet realise it, but when all is said and done, the UK voter is left with two non-toxic options: LibDems or Green.
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Benfieldside (Durham) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 28.3% (+17.3)
🌹 LAB: 27.4% (+0.8)
➡️ RFM: 25.6% (-6.6)
🙋 Ind: 15.7% (-8.0)
🌳 CON: 1.6% (-5.0)
🌍 GRN: 1.4% (New)
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
🔶 LDM: 28.3% (+17.3)
🌹 LAB: 27.4% (+0.8)
➡️ RFM: 25.6% (-6.6)
🙋 Ind: 15.7% (-8.0)
🌳 CON: 1.6% (-5.0)
🌍 GRN: 1.4% (New)
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
July 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Benfieldside (Durham) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 28.3% (+17.3)
🌹 LAB: 27.4% (+0.8)
➡️ RFM: 25.6% (-6.6)
🙋 Ind: 15.7% (-8.0)
🌳 CON: 1.6% (-5.0)
🌍 GRN: 1.4% (New)
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
🔶 LDM: 28.3% (+17.3)
🌹 LAB: 27.4% (+0.8)
➡️ RFM: 25.6% (-6.6)
🙋 Ind: 15.7% (-8.0)
🌳 CON: 1.6% (-5.0)
🌍 GRN: 1.4% (New)
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
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Some might argue that if you're a 'Secret Lemonade Drinker' it's probably not a good idea to write a song about it and appear in a long-running advertising campaign.
That said, this Ray Brooks voiced version of the ad, where we finally discover that he's been Mr Benn all along, is just perfect.
That said, this Ray Brooks voiced version of the ad, where we finally discover that he's been Mr Benn all along, is just perfect.
July 4, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Some might argue that if you're a 'Secret Lemonade Drinker' it's probably not a good idea to write a song about it and appear in a long-running advertising campaign.
That said, this Ray Brooks voiced version of the ad, where we finally discover that he's been Mr Benn all along, is just perfect.
That said, this Ray Brooks voiced version of the ad, where we finally discover that he's been Mr Benn all along, is just perfect.
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🎉 Absolutely delighted to hear this report that membership of the Green Party is at an all time high!
🚀 This is only the beginning.
👉🏼 Join our movement:
💚 Join.greenparty.org.uk
🎤 @aaronjbastani.bsky.social for @novaramedia.com
🚀 This is only the beginning.
👉🏼 Join our movement:
💚 Join.greenparty.org.uk
🎤 @aaronjbastani.bsky.social for @novaramedia.com
July 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
🎉 Absolutely delighted to hear this report that membership of the Green Party is at an all time high!
🚀 This is only the beginning.
👉🏼 Join our movement:
💚 Join.greenparty.org.uk
🎤 @aaronjbastani.bsky.social for @novaramedia.com
🚀 This is only the beginning.
👉🏼 Join our movement:
💚 Join.greenparty.org.uk
🎤 @aaronjbastani.bsky.social for @novaramedia.com
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"We should not be abandoning some of the most vulnerable in our society."
@SteveDarlingMP.bsky.social
@SteveDarlingMP.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
"We should not be abandoning some of the most vulnerable in our society."
@SteveDarlingMP.bsky.social
@SteveDarlingMP.bsky.social
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Tax wealth. Not work.
July 2, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Tax wealth. Not work.
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Will this will be a damp squib or could it split the Reform vote?
Ben Habib former Brexit Party MEP wrote: “working furiously to establish the foundations of a political party which is capable of saving our United Kingdom & Northern Ireland 🙄
“I am delighted to launch the party today: Advance UK”
Ben Habib former Brexit Party MEP wrote: “working furiously to establish the foundations of a political party which is capable of saving our United Kingdom & Northern Ireland 🙄
“I am delighted to launch the party today: Advance UK”
Ex-Reform deputy launches new party to rival Nigel Farage - Politics.co.uk
The new party will be known as Advance UK, Ben Habib said in a post to X (formerly Twitter).
www.politics.co.uk
June 30, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Will this will be a damp squib or could it split the Reform vote?
Ben Habib former Brexit Party MEP wrote: “working furiously to establish the foundations of a political party which is capable of saving our United Kingdom & Northern Ireland 🙄
“I am delighted to launch the party today: Advance UK”
Ben Habib former Brexit Party MEP wrote: “working furiously to establish the foundations of a political party which is capable of saving our United Kingdom & Northern Ireland 🙄
“I am delighted to launch the party today: Advance UK”
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Reform have finally done it.
They've failed to organise a piss up in a brewery.
Specifically, this brewery:
They've failed to organise a piss up in a brewery.
Specifically, this brewery:
Reform UK summer party planned for Lancaster Brewery is cancelled by venue
A summer party for Reform UK politicians booked for Lancaster Brewery has been cancelled by the venue.
www.lancasterguardian.co.uk
June 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Reform have finally done it.
They've failed to organise a piss up in a brewery.
Specifically, this brewery:
They've failed to organise a piss up in a brewery.
Specifically, this brewery:
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Unlike Meg Hillier and Louise Haigh, who pretended to care about disabled people before caving in, Rachael Maskell actually has principles.
July 1, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Unlike Meg Hillier and Louise Haigh, who pretended to care about disabled people before caving in, Rachael Maskell actually has principles.
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Reform UK councillor charged with assault after Pride event incident
Still no statement from Reform UK, let alone suspending her.
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-worl...
#OneRuleForReform
Still no statement from Reform UK, let alone suspending her.
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-worl...
#OneRuleForReform
July 2, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Reform UK councillor charged with assault after Pride event incident
Still no statement from Reform UK, let alone suspending her.
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-worl...
#OneRuleForReform
Still no statement from Reform UK, let alone suspending her.
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-worl...
#OneRuleForReform
Cracked Tooth Dropped out Today put with other Tooth bit in Pot not used from my Doctor got Dentist appointment on Thursday in Bolsover
June 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Cracked Tooth Dropped out Today put with other Tooth bit in Pot not used from my Doctor got Dentist appointment on Thursday in Bolsover
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We need bold leadership. Now.
That's why I'm running to be the next leader of the Green Party.
Join our campaign: backzack.com
#BackZack
That's why I'm running to be the next leader of the Green Party.
Join our campaign: backzack.com
#BackZack
May 5, 2025 at 5:50 AM
We need bold leadership. Now.
That's why I'm running to be the next leader of the Green Party.
Join our campaign: backzack.com
#BackZack
That's why I'm running to be the next leader of the Green Party.
Join our campaign: backzack.com
#BackZack
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Politics is not a game. It's people's lives.
The Government's welfare cuts will have a catastrophic impact on the sick & disabled, and plunge hundreds of thousands of people into poverty.
It's simple: show some humanity and drop this Bill, now.
The Government's welfare cuts will have a catastrophic impact on the sick & disabled, and plunge hundreds of thousands of people into poverty.
It's simple: show some humanity and drop this Bill, now.
June 26, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Politics is not a game. It's people's lives.
The Government's welfare cuts will have a catastrophic impact on the sick & disabled, and plunge hundreds of thousands of people into poverty.
It's simple: show some humanity and drop this Bill, now.
The Government's welfare cuts will have a catastrophic impact on the sick & disabled, and plunge hundreds of thousands of people into poverty.
It's simple: show some humanity and drop this Bill, now.
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A MESSAGE FOR MPs.
As a consultant clinical psychologist, I must be clear: this Green Paper will cost lives, deepen despair, and worsen inequality. Vote no to #DisabilityBenefits cuts.
As a consultant clinical psychologist, I must be clear: this Green Paper will cost lives, deepen despair, and worsen inequality. Vote no to #DisabilityBenefits cuts.
June 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
A MESSAGE FOR MPs.
As a consultant clinical psychologist, I must be clear: this Green Paper will cost lives, deepen despair, and worsen inequality. Vote no to #DisabilityBenefits cuts.
As a consultant clinical psychologist, I must be clear: this Green Paper will cost lives, deepen despair, and worsen inequality. Vote no to #DisabilityBenefits cuts.
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Have I Told You Lately That I’m A Fascist?
In lieu of freely available milkshakes, if anyone at #Glastonbury2025 could go and boo this prick, that would be much appreciated. Or just boycott.
In lieu of freely available milkshakes, if anyone at #Glastonbury2025 could go and boo this prick, that would be much appreciated. Or just boycott.
June 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Have I Told You Lately That I’m A Fascist?
In lieu of freely available milkshakes, if anyone at #Glastonbury2025 could go and boo this prick, that would be much appreciated. Or just boycott.
In lieu of freely available milkshakes, if anyone at #Glastonbury2025 could go and boo this prick, that would be much appreciated. Or just boycott.
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No wonder he wanted to wake up Maggie.
June 28, 2025 at 1:09 PM
No wonder he wanted to wake up Maggie.
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"Veterans on Christmas Island have suffered various cancers, crippling illnesses and deformities, but the MOD have never accepted liability."
"Will the PM ensure veterans receive appropriate compensation."
@libdemcam.bsky.social
"Will the PM ensure veterans receive appropriate compensation."
@libdemcam.bsky.social
June 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
"Veterans on Christmas Island have suffered various cancers, crippling illnesses and deformities, but the MOD have never accepted liability."
"Will the PM ensure veterans receive appropriate compensation."
@libdemcam.bsky.social
"Will the PM ensure veterans receive appropriate compensation."
@libdemcam.bsky.social
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On ITV talking about my Bill to change the law to license and regulate holiday lets. Launched last week, it would allow Local Authorities to stop homes being flipped into holiday lets.
#York
#York
June 28, 2025 at 11:47 AM
On ITV talking about my Bill to change the law to license and regulate holiday lets. Launched last week, it would allow Local Authorities to stop homes being flipped into holiday lets.
#York
#York