Joel Gilbert
@dilbs.bsky.social
Very little original material, please check out my alter ego @greatgreennews.bsky.social for the little fillips of joy I've shamelessly pilfered from elsewhere
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I see the Indy is also going with asylum seekers being “banned” from doing something they were being forced to do unwillingly in the first place, so presumably this is how the Home Office‘s press release is framing its own admissions of incompetence and waste
Asylum seekers banned from taking taxis in new government crackdown
Asylum seekers banned from taking taxis in new government crackdown
Asylum seekers banned from taking taxis in new government crackdown
www.independent.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I see the Indy is also going with asylum seekers being “banned” from doing something they were being forced to do unwillingly in the first place, so presumably this is how the Home Office‘s press release is framing its own admissions of incompetence and waste
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Dismal framing. Every aspect of most asylum seekers’ lives is controlled & paid for by the Home Office. They can’t work, are told where to live & have no autonomy or dignity. So they aren’t *choosing* to use taxis & don’t need to be “banned” from doing so. The HO just needs to get its act in order.
Government to ban asylum seekers from using taxis
The ban is set to come in February and any exemptions will have to be signed off by the Home Office.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Dismal framing. Every aspect of most asylum seekers’ lives is controlled & paid for by the Home Office. They can’t work, are told where to live & have no autonomy or dignity. So they aren’t *choosing* to use taxis & don’t need to be “banned” from doing so. The HO just needs to get its act in order.
Money on ALL transport for asylum seekers is about £16 million per year (spread across 110,000 people).
Michelle Mone’s company owes the government over £187 million in unpaid taxes and for supplying faulty gowns.
Still it’s important we stay angry with asylum seekers.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Michelle Mone’s company owes the government over £187 million in unpaid taxes and for supplying faulty gowns.
Still it’s important we stay angry with asylum seekers.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government to ban asylum seekers from using taxis
The ban is set to come in February and any exemptions will have to be signed off by the Home Office.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Money on ALL transport for asylum seekers is about £16 million per year (spread across 110,000 people).
Michelle Mone’s company owes the government over £187 million in unpaid taxes and for supplying faulty gowns.
Still it’s important we stay angry with asylum seekers.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Michelle Mone’s company owes the government over £187 million in unpaid taxes and for supplying faulty gowns.
Still it’s important we stay angry with asylum seekers.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I mean it just sounds so obvious when you hear it out loud…
Zack Polanski on President Trump, "It's difficult to call him anything other than a fool"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
November 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
I mean it just sounds so obvious when you hear it out loud…
The irony of those who propagate and profit from media bias using it as a weapon to defenestrate and dismantle the BBC is off the charts…a Very British Coup indeed
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The irony of those who propagate and profit from media bias using it as a weapon to defenestrate and dismantle the BBC is off the charts…a Very British Coup indeed
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Sky News think a Green PM isn't out of the question
This is wild!
This is wild!
November 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Sky News think a Green PM isn't out of the question
This is wild!
This is wild!
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As anti-Labour media will always put words in her mouth, why not beat them to it:
"Yes it's true, Daily Mail readers, we are coming for you and your money because a) everyone else had to pay under the Tories b) Brexit screwed the poor c) you voted for both. Cheers, Rachel."
"Yes it's true, Daily Mail readers, we are coming for you and your money because a) everyone else had to pay under the Tories b) Brexit screwed the poor c) you voted for both. Cheers, Rachel."
November 4, 2025 at 8:57 AM
As anti-Labour media will always put words in her mouth, why not beat them to it:
"Yes it's true, Daily Mail readers, we are coming for you and your money because a) everyone else had to pay under the Tories b) Brexit screwed the poor c) you voted for both. Cheers, Rachel."
"Yes it's true, Daily Mail readers, we are coming for you and your money because a) everyone else had to pay under the Tories b) Brexit screwed the poor c) you voted for both. Cheers, Rachel."
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I think they have a crush on you Zack.
October 26, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I think they have a crush on you Zack.
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The Green Party's proposal for a wealth tax on 1% of assets above £10m and 2% on assets above £1bn comes top of our list of tax reforms that Britons would support, with 75% giving it their backing
yougov.co.uk/economy/arti...
yougov.co.uk/economy/arti...
October 23, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The Green Party's proposal for a wealth tax on 1% of assets above £10m and 2% on assets above £1bn comes top of our list of tax reforms that Britons would support, with 75% giving it their backing
yougov.co.uk/economy/arti...
yougov.co.uk/economy/arti...
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"You left Europe because you wanted less boats, and you have more boats. You left Europe because you wanted more happiness. Now you are depressed."
October 23, 2025 at 11:06 AM
"You left Europe because you wanted less boats, and you have more boats. You left Europe because you wanted more happiness. Now you are depressed."
But that would mean our politics is corrupt? 🤔
🔴The Real Energy Scandal The Media Won’t Tell You About
Fossil fuel interests are colluding with billionaire-owned media companies to block the UK’s transition towards a cheaper and greener future, argues @donnachadhmc.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/22/t...
Fossil fuel interests are colluding with billionaire-owned media companies to block the UK’s transition towards a cheaper and greener future, argues @donnachadhmc.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/22/t...
The Real Energy Scandal The Media Won't Tell You About
Fossil fuel interests are colluding with billionaire-owned media companies to block the UK's transition towards a cheaper and greener future, argues Donnachadh McCarthy
bylinetimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:13 AM
But that would mean our politics is corrupt? 🤔
Since writing this a month ago the number in Sheffield has jumped to over 2,600, and climbing fast every day…
Something big is happening in UK politics 🚀💚🥳
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Something big is happening in UK politics 🚀💚🥳
Join.greenparty.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Since writing this a month ago the number in Sheffield has jumped to over 2,600, and climbing fast every day…
Something big is happening in UK politics 🚀💚🥳
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Something big is happening in UK politics 🚀💚🥳
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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In a major diplomatic rift, Spain has officially severed ties with Israel, implementing an arms embargo, travel and trade bans, and restrictions on Israeli goods.
#Spain #RiseUp #Genocide #freepalestine #palestine #gaza #Israel #boycottisrael #bds #Children #SaveTheChildren #SaveOurChildren
#Spain #RiseUp #Genocide #freepalestine #palestine #gaza #Israel #boycottisrael #bds #Children #SaveTheChildren #SaveOurChildren
October 22, 2025 at 7:23 AM
In a major diplomatic rift, Spain has officially severed ties with Israel, implementing an arms embargo, travel and trade bans, and restrictions on Israeli goods.
#Spain #RiseUp #Genocide #freepalestine #palestine #gaza #Israel #boycottisrael #bds #Children #SaveTheChildren #SaveOurChildren
#Spain #RiseUp #Genocide #freepalestine #palestine #gaza #Israel #boycottisrael #bds #Children #SaveTheChildren #SaveOurChildren
Feel like if these were fans from ANY other country it would not be a matter for political interference. These are ‘fans’ btw who started a riot in Amsterdam by burning Palestinian flags and chanting ‘let the IDF win, fuck the Arabs’.
But sure it’s people holding placards that are the real enemy..
But sure it’s people holding placards that are the real enemy..
October 17, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Feel like if these were fans from ANY other country it would not be a matter for political interference. These are ‘fans’ btw who started a riot in Amsterdam by burning Palestinian flags and chanting ‘let the IDF win, fuck the Arabs’.
But sure it’s people holding placards that are the real enemy..
But sure it’s people holding placards that are the real enemy..
Great line from ‘A Very British Coup’. When the socialist PM is asked if he is abolishing first class travel on trains his reply is, ‘No, I’m abolishing second class, everyone travels first class now.’
They also float the idea of ‘one man, one newspaper’. Might be a good time to revive this
They also float the idea of ‘one man, one newspaper’. Might be a good time to revive this
October 8, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Great line from ‘A Very British Coup’. When the socialist PM is asked if he is abolishing first class travel on trains his reply is, ‘No, I’m abolishing second class, everyone travels first class now.’
They also float the idea of ‘one man, one newspaper’. Might be a good time to revive this
They also float the idea of ‘one man, one newspaper’. Might be a good time to revive this
Am enjoying the ‘member surge’ for the #greenparty in Sheffield…
Up 300 this year to 1,400 in no small part to Zack’s enthusiasm in taking on the Farages and the Tuftons of this world!
Up 300 this year to 1,400 in no small part to Zack’s enthusiasm in taking on the Farages and the Tuftons of this world!
Brain-Gain™ is a net benefit of immigration.
Zack Polanksi @zackpolanski.bsky.social talks to Zoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social on his Bold Politics @boldpolitics.bsky.social podcast.
🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlXU...
Zack Polanksi @zackpolanski.bsky.social talks to Zoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social on his Bold Politics @boldpolitics.bsky.social podcast.
🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlXU...
How To Beat The Anti-Immigration Playbook | Zoe Gardner | Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
www.youtube.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Am enjoying the ‘member surge’ for the #greenparty in Sheffield…
Up 300 this year to 1,400 in no small part to Zack’s enthusiasm in taking on the Farages and the Tuftons of this world!
Up 300 this year to 1,400 in no small part to Zack’s enthusiasm in taking on the Farages and the Tuftons of this world!
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🔴The Big Tobacco, Climate Denial Lobbyist and Crypto Firms Sponsoring the Reform UK Conference
Big corporations and lobby groups are putting their cash behind the rise of Nigel Farage’s party
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/08/r...
Big corporations and lobby groups are putting their cash behind the rise of Nigel Farage’s party
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/08/r...
The Big Tobacco, Climate Denial Lobbyist and Crypto Firms Sponsoring the Reform UK Conference
Big corporations and lobby groups are putting their cash behind the rise of Nigel Farage's party
bylinetimes.com
September 8, 2025 at 8:10 AM
🔴The Big Tobacco, Climate Denial Lobbyist and Crypto Firms Sponsoring the Reform UK Conference
Big corporations and lobby groups are putting their cash behind the rise of Nigel Farage’s party
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/08/r...
Big corporations and lobby groups are putting their cash behind the rise of Nigel Farage’s party
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/08/r...
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Do journalists ever point out to #Farage (rhymes with garage) that small boats weren’t an issue until his previous wet dream came true (Brexit)? People should be blaming him not turning to him
August 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Do journalists ever point out to #Farage (rhymes with garage) that small boats weren’t an issue until his previous wet dream came true (Brexit)? People should be blaming him not turning to him
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Sheffield will be the UK’s biggest city to trial side-road zebra crossings — simple, low-cost changes to make streets safer. We’re already leading Yorkshire on School Streets. This is the next step.
Thanks @maxsullivan.bsky.social for the inspiration
nowthenmagazine.com/articles/she...
Thanks @maxsullivan.bsky.social for the inspiration
nowthenmagazine.com/articles/she...
Sheffield set to become UK's biggest city to trial new zebra crossings, hoping to boost active travel and cut road deaths
The new crossings are a hundred times cheaper than traditional zebras, but are not currently recommended by the Department for Transport.
nowthenmagazine.com
July 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Sheffield will be the UK’s biggest city to trial side-road zebra crossings — simple, low-cost changes to make streets safer. We’re already leading Yorkshire on School Streets. This is the next step.
Thanks @maxsullivan.bsky.social for the inspiration
nowthenmagazine.com/articles/she...
Thanks @maxsullivan.bsky.social for the inspiration
nowthenmagazine.com/articles/she...
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So the #BBC won't show #Kneecap 's set live, nor even acknowledge that they're between #BobVylan and YussefDayes in the #Glastonbury #WestHolts lineup? They sure do make a lot of active political choices to do things differently (where defaulting to not doing things differently would be apolitical).
June 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
So the #BBC won't show #Kneecap 's set live, nor even acknowledge that they're between #BobVylan and YussefDayes in the #Glastonbury #WestHolts lineup? They sure do make a lot of active political choices to do things differently (where defaulting to not doing things differently would be apolitical).
I support #palestineaction.
I don’t support our government‘s creep towards authoritarianism
I don’t support our government‘s creep towards authoritarianism
If thousands of us stand up and say "I support #PalestineAction", what is the government going to do? Lock us all up for "terrorism" offences?
This is where we show them how solidarity works.
My latest with the great @doubledown.news
This is where we show them how solidarity works.
My latest with the great @doubledown.news
Sharing This Video Could Get You 14 Years in Prison @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
June 28, 2025 at 7:15 AM
I support #palestineaction.
I don’t support our government‘s creep towards authoritarianism
I don’t support our government‘s creep towards authoritarianism
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If thousands of us stand up and say "I support #PalestineAction", what is the government going to do? Lock us all up for "terrorism" offences?
This is where we show them how solidarity works.
My latest with the great @doubledown.news
This is where we show them how solidarity works.
My latest with the great @doubledown.news
Sharing This Video Could Get You 14 Years in Prison @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
Sharing This Video Could Get You 14 Years in Prison
This NEW Law is TERRIFYING & Will SILENCE Us All
www.doubledown.news
June 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM
If thousands of us stand up and say "I support #PalestineAction", what is the government going to do? Lock us all up for "terrorism" offences?
This is where we show them how solidarity works.
My latest with the great @doubledown.news
This is where we show them how solidarity works.
My latest with the great @doubledown.news
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June 25, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Today, the CCC published its "Progress in reducing emissions – 2025 report to Parliament", revealing that the UK is making progress on #ClimateAction, but the scale and pace of change are still lagging behind what is required. ❌🌍
Read our blog post: cast.ac.uk/blog/what-do...
Key takeaways thread🧵
Read our blog post: cast.ac.uk/blog/what-do...
Key takeaways thread🧵
What does the 2025 CCC Progress Report say about CAST’s ‘sticky issues’? - CAST
CAST responds to the Climate Change Committee's 2025 Progress Report, drawing on CAST’s research on ‘sticky issues’, we discuss where the UK is heading, what’s missing, and why meaningful public engag...
cast.ac.uk
June 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Today, the CCC published its "Progress in reducing emissions – 2025 report to Parliament", revealing that the UK is making progress on #ClimateAction, but the scale and pace of change are still lagging behind what is required. ❌🌍
Read our blog post: cast.ac.uk/blog/what-do...
Key takeaways thread🧵
Read our blog post: cast.ac.uk/blog/what-do...
Key takeaways thread🧵