David F.
@dfarb.bsky.social
Semi-retired technical writer, lives with metastatic prostate cancer, etc. "Incorrigibly woke", Green Party activist and parliamentary candidate. Trans ally. Posts are usually on politics but may be nonsense. Wülferhamptonian. He/him.
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Asylum seekers’ jewellery could be seized to pay for processing costs, says Home Office minister
Idea borrowed from Denmark is latest attempt to reduce number of people seeking asylum in UK
www.theguardian.com
I really thought I'd need to wait until Reform was actually in power - a day I hope never comes - before I'd feel physically sick every time the government made a policy announcement. But no, no need to wait.
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Rachel Johnson defending her brother on @lbc.co.uk currently just blamed the "statest establishment" for the failures.
"He's getting all the blame and none of the credit" and "he did his best."
Really Rachel? Well his best was appalling. This wasn't a gold club tombola. It was a pandemic.
"He's getting all the blame and none of the credit" and "he did his best."
Really Rachel? Well his best was appalling. This wasn't a gold club tombola. It was a pandemic.
November 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Rachel Johnson defending her brother on @lbc.co.uk currently just blamed the "statest establishment" for the failures.
"He's getting all the blame and none of the credit" and "he did his best."
Really Rachel? Well his best was appalling. This wasn't a gold club tombola. It was a pandemic.
"He's getting all the blame and none of the credit" and "he did his best."
Really Rachel? Well his best was appalling. This wasn't a gold club tombola. It was a pandemic.
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UK PM Keir Starmer has demanded an investigation into Reform’s Russia links after the party's ex-Wales leader was jailed, Sky News reports.
November 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
UK PM Keir Starmer has demanded an investigation into Reform’s Russia links after the party's ex-Wales leader was jailed, Sky News reports.
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Since I was elected leader of the Green Party, 100,000 new people have joined.
In just over two months:
170,000 people ready to make hope normal again.
This is only the beginning.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
In just over two months:
170,000 people ready to make hope normal again.
This is only the beginning.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Join the Green Party
Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Since I was elected leader of the Green Party, 100,000 new people have joined.
In just over two months:
170,000 people ready to make hope normal again.
This is only the beginning.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
In just over two months:
170,000 people ready to make hope normal again.
This is only the beginning.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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We really for need to talk about Brexit: Jonathan Freedland, excellent as ever on the reasons why!
Rachel Reeves is studiously ignoring the cause of Britain’s woes: the Brexit-shaped hole in its roof | Jonathan Freedland www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Rachel Reeves is studiously ignoring the cause of Britain’s woes: the Brexit-shaped hole in its roof | Jonathan Freedland www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Rachel Reeves is studiously ignoring the cause of Britain’s woes: the Brexit-shaped hole in its roof | Jonathan Freedland
The autumn budget will mop up some damage, but the true source of the economic crisis is clear. The government should now fix it – tragically, it won’t, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:30 AM
We really for need to talk about Brexit: Jonathan Freedland, excellent as ever on the reasons why!
Rachel Reeves is studiously ignoring the cause of Britain’s woes: the Brexit-shaped hole in its roof | Jonathan Freedland www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Rachel Reeves is studiously ignoring the cause of Britain’s woes: the Brexit-shaped hole in its roof | Jonathan Freedland www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Come and join us, you'll find lots of your friends already have!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Come and join us, you'll find lots of your friends already have!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
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BREAKING: Nathan Gill is sentenced to 10 & a half years in prison after pleading guilty to eight charges of bribery from a Russian agent.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb.
November 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
BREAKING: Nathan Gill is sentenced to 10 & a half years in prison after pleading guilty to eight charges of bribery from a Russian agent.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb.
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Welcome to the Green Party, former Labour and Co-operative MP for Brighton Kemptown, @russell-moyle.co.uk 💚
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Welcome to the Green Party, former Labour and Co-operative MP for Brighton Kemptown, @russell-moyle.co.uk 💚
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…That's why I'm keeping pressure on the government to give MPs a say on the new Equalities and Human Rights Commission guidance for businesses and organisations on single-sex spaces - to make sure trans people aren't locked out of public life.
November 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM
…That's why I'm keeping pressure on the government to give MPs a say on the new Equalities and Human Rights Commission guidance for businesses and organisations on single-sex spaces - to make sure trans people aren't locked out of public life.
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In a climate of increasing hostility towards trans and gender non-conforming people it's never been more important to stand up for the rights of everyone to go about their lives in freedom and dignity without fear of violence or harassment.
November 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM
In a climate of increasing hostility towards trans and gender non-conforming people it's never been more important to stand up for the rights of everyone to go about their lives in freedom and dignity without fear of violence or harassment.
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"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 6:01 PM
"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.
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It's time we asked a different question about migration: Why are so many British people leaving the UK?
inews.co.uk/opinion/immi...
inews.co.uk/opinion/immi...
November 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It's time we asked a different question about migration: Why are so many British people leaving the UK?
inews.co.uk/opinion/immi...
inews.co.uk/opinion/immi...
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Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember the transgender lives lost to violence.
The Green Party stands shoulder to shoulder with transgender people in the face of increasing transphobic rhetoric in our society and politics.
The Green Party stands shoulder to shoulder with transgender people in the face of increasing transphobic rhetoric in our society and politics.
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember the transgender lives lost to violence.
The Green Party stands shoulder to shoulder with transgender people in the face of increasing transphobic rhetoric in our society and politics.
The Green Party stands shoulder to shoulder with transgender people in the face of increasing transphobic rhetoric in our society and politics.
This is worrying!
House of Lords report: "The rule of law is under threat in the UK" ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/rule-of-law-...
House of Lords report: "The rule of law is under threat in the UK" ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/rule-of-law-...
The rule of law is under threat in the UK
How can we protect this key constitutional principle?
ukparliament.shorthandstories.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM
This is worrying!
House of Lords report: "The rule of law is under threat in the UK" ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/rule-of-law-...
House of Lords report: "The rule of law is under threat in the UK" ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/rule-of-law-...
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Two things are abundantly clear:
1) Labour are in a hole so deep they can't see the sky, and sinking further every day
2) Until GE 2029, their supporters will continue to claim it's early days, they were dealt a bad hand, can't trust the polls etc. because the reality is too horrible to face up to
1) Labour are in a hole so deep they can't see the sky, and sinking further every day
2) Until GE 2029, their supporters will continue to claim it's early days, they were dealt a bad hand, can't trust the polls etc. because the reality is too horrible to face up to
November 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Two things are abundantly clear:
1) Labour are in a hole so deep they can't see the sky, and sinking further every day
2) Until GE 2029, their supporters will continue to claim it's early days, they were dealt a bad hand, can't trust the polls etc. because the reality is too horrible to face up to
1) Labour are in a hole so deep they can't see the sky, and sinking further every day
2) Until GE 2029, their supporters will continue to claim it's early days, they were dealt a bad hand, can't trust the polls etc. because the reality is too horrible to face up to
John Crace speaks for everyone who expected better of this government: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘I thought the grownups were back in charge!’: John Crace on how Labour shattered his expectations
After 14 years of Tory rule, the Guardian’s parliamentary sketch writer thought he had seen it all. Westminster would surely tick along nicely once Keir Starmer’s party took over. How wrong he was ...
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
John Crace speaks for everyone who expected better of this government: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Just donated to this because @rsmythfreelance.bsky.social told me to and because I'm not going out for any staff meals or whatever this Christmas. Most of you would probably be happier missing your work do and donating to this too.
As winter starts to bite, please think of the refugees and asylum seekers who depend on organisations like ours for food and shelter on a freezing cold day.
Just £5 could buy a hot meal for someone at one of our winter Drop-ins. Visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with... Every donation doubled. 🙏
Just £5 could buy a hot meal for someone at one of our winter Drop-ins. Visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with... Every donation doubled. 🙏
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Just donated to this because @rsmythfreelance.bsky.social told me to and because I'm not going out for any staff meals or whatever this Christmas. Most of you would probably be happier missing your work do and donating to this too.
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“It isn’t people seeking sanctuary who are tearing our country apart. It’s toxic, racist narratives and the scapegoating of migrants for crises they did not cause.”
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
“It isn’t people seeking sanctuary who are tearing our country apart. It’s toxic, racist narratives and the scapegoating of migrants for crises they did not cause.”
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
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Pass the phone… to the 40,000 Young Greens! 📲 💚
We now have the largest youth and student movement in UK politics - AND the biggest Young Greens group in Europe 🥳
This is the generation that’s done waiting. Join us. ⤵️
We now have the largest youth and student movement in UK politics - AND the biggest Young Greens group in Europe 🥳
This is the generation that’s done waiting. Join us. ⤵️
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Pass the phone… to the 40,000 Young Greens! 📲 💚
We now have the largest youth and student movement in UK politics - AND the biggest Young Greens group in Europe 🥳
This is the generation that’s done waiting. Join us. ⤵️
We now have the largest youth and student movement in UK politics - AND the biggest Young Greens group in Europe 🥳
This is the generation that’s done waiting. Join us. ⤵️
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Big very scary announcement that I never thought I'd have to make so I put nice music and a relaxing nostalgic background on it for you.
November 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Big very scary announcement that I never thought I'd have to make so I put nice music and a relaxing nostalgic background on it for you.
If your briefing to the press about your "tough" policy on asylum seekers got everyone thinking about this...you and your party have no business being in government.
You can clarify as much as you like, it doesn't matter. You have made people think about a Nazi policy. You're done.
You can clarify as much as you like, it doesn't matter. You have made people think about a Nazi policy. You're done.
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
If your briefing to the press about your "tough" policy on asylum seekers got everyone thinking about this...you and your party have no business being in government.
You can clarify as much as you like, it doesn't matter. You have made people think about a Nazi policy. You're done.
You can clarify as much as you like, it doesn't matter. You have made people think about a Nazi policy. You're done.
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So fine, wait for the full details. But let's not pretend Mahmood's feeble little brief-the-Guardian-and-the-Mail gambit is balanced in some way. It is very lurid about the bits that appeal to Nazis and very subtle about the bits that appeal to liberals.
November 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
So fine, wait for the full details. But let's not pretend Mahmood's feeble little brief-the-Guardian-and-the-Mail gambit is balanced in some way. It is very lurid about the bits that appeal to Nazis and very subtle about the bits that appeal to liberals.
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The Minister spoke about the value of experienced prison officers — yet 2,600 staff now face deportation because the Home Office has raised the salary threshold to £41,700.
Why is the government forcing out the very people who keep prisons functioning?
#PublicSafety
Why is the government forcing out the very people who keep prisons functioning?
#PublicSafety
November 17, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The Minister spoke about the value of experienced prison officers — yet 2,600 staff now face deportation because the Home Office has raised the salary threshold to £41,700.
Why is the government forcing out the very people who keep prisons functioning?
#PublicSafety
Why is the government forcing out the very people who keep prisons functioning?
#PublicSafety