@estherkitty.bsky.social
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Speaking in Brighton this PM, Zack Polanski has announced that Green Party of England & Wales membership is now over 170,000 - which means over 100,000 people have joined the party since his election in September
November 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Speaking in Brighton this PM, Zack Polanski has announced that Green Party of England & Wales membership is now over 170,000 - which means over 100,000 people have joined the party since his election in September
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"You can agree or disagree with him, but Polanski does not pretend to be something he is not.
He is unusually willing for a politician to give a straight answer to questions.
Does he want to rejoin the EU? “Yes."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
He is unusually willing for a politician to give a straight answer to questions.
Does he want to rejoin the EU? “Yes."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Zack Polanski: ‘People will have to find some other way to hurt me’ | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 11:29 AM
"You can agree or disagree with him, but Polanski does not pretend to be something he is not.
He is unusually willing for a politician to give a straight answer to questions.
Does he want to rejoin the EU? “Yes."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
He is unusually willing for a politician to give a straight answer to questions.
Does he want to rejoin the EU? “Yes."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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“The invention of money was the single biggest fraud ever committed against nature”
From my book IN THE GRIP OF NECROCAPITALISM
From my book IN THE GRIP OF NECROCAPITALISM
November 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
“The invention of money was the single biggest fraud ever committed against nature”
From my book IN THE GRIP OF NECROCAPITALISM
From my book IN THE GRIP OF NECROCAPITALISM
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Indigenous voices at COP30: The Amazon speaks—will the world listen?
phys.org/news/2025-11... via @physorg_com
phys.org/news/2025-11... via @physorg_com
Indigenous voices at COP30: The Amazon speaks—will the world listen?
For the first time in the history of UN climate conferences, COP30 will take place in a rainforest. President Lula da Silva has described this symbolic venue as a clear political message: the world sh...
phys.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Indigenous voices at COP30: The Amazon speaks—will the world listen?
phys.org/news/2025-11... via @physorg_com
phys.org/news/2025-11... via @physorg_com
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Big Ag joins Big Oil & Gas to make the compromising of the Climate COP process complete
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
More than 300 big agriculture lobbyists took part in Cop30, investigation finds
Lobbyists representing industry responsible for a quarter to a third of global emissions participated in key talks at the UN climate summit
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Big Ag joins Big Oil & Gas to make the compromising of the Climate COP process complete
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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"Polanski was joined by many Labour MPs in opposing the government’s plans, although most of them are thought to be prepared to reluctantly support the measures."
What's the point of being in Labour?
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What's the point of being in Labour?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Zack Polanski: "This is extreme, this is inhumane and it is a government of cowards."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/a-gove...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/a-gove...
'A Government Of Cowards': Zack Polanski Blasts Labour As Asylum Backlash Grows
The Green Party leader joined Labour MPs in condemning Shabana Mahmood's plans.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 7:39 AM
"Polanski was joined by many Labour MPs in opposing the government’s plans, although most of them are thought to be prepared to reluctantly support the measures."
What's the point of being in Labour?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
What's the point of being in Labour?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Switzerland has taken a step, albeit a small one, towards exposing the dark reality behind animal products.
Switzerland’s New Animal Product Labels 🇨🇭
Herbiⓥore published a post on Ko-fi
ko-fi.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Switzerland has taken a step, albeit a small one, towards exposing the dark reality behind animal products.
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"The cost of private finance in our NHS is literally sickening."
Campaigners urge Rachel Reeves to abandon plans for new PFI deals in the NHS
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/rach...
Campaigners urge Rachel Reeves to abandon plans for new PFI deals in the NHS
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/rach...
Rachel Reeves urged to drop ‘dangerous and damaging’ PFI plans for NHS health centres
"The only lesson we can learn from the disaster of PFI is to keep private finance - in all its forms - out of our NHS."
leftfootforward.org
November 18, 2025 at 11:29 AM
"The cost of private finance in our NHS is literally sickening."
Campaigners urge Rachel Reeves to abandon plans for new PFI deals in the NHS
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/rach...
Campaigners urge Rachel Reeves to abandon plans for new PFI deals in the NHS
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/rach...
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When your back benchers are against it and Farage and Co are for it, it probably tells you your new policy is the wrong choice…on many levels.
With Mahmood, Starmer and McSweeney at the helm @teamlabouruk.bsky.social could be in deep trouble.
With Mahmood, Starmer and McSweeney at the helm @teamlabouruk.bsky.social could be in deep trouble.
November 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
When your back benchers are against it and Farage and Co are for it, it probably tells you your new policy is the wrong choice…on many levels.
With Mahmood, Starmer and McSweeney at the helm @teamlabouruk.bsky.social could be in deep trouble.
With Mahmood, Starmer and McSweeney at the helm @teamlabouruk.bsky.social could be in deep trouble.
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NEW: Wes Streeting has received more than 200k in donations from people linked to private healthcare companies.
Are their plans for the NHS driven by caring for patients or lining the pockets of investors?
www.thenational.scot/news/2562426...
Are their plans for the NHS driven by caring for patients or lining the pockets of investors?
www.thenational.scot/news/2562426...
Wes Streeting urged to 'come clean over £200k from private-health linked donors'
WES Streeting has been urged to “come clean” about the benefits private healthcare companies are reaping for alleged donations worth more than…
www.thenational.scot
November 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
NEW: Wes Streeting has received more than 200k in donations from people linked to private healthcare companies.
Are their plans for the NHS driven by caring for patients or lining the pockets of investors?
www.thenational.scot/news/2562426...
Are their plans for the NHS driven by caring for patients or lining the pockets of investors?
www.thenational.scot/news/2562426...
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🕐In just over a week Rachel Reeves will be revealing the Autumn budget.
We’re making sure the government knows that its proposals for private finance are not welcome in our NHS.
✍️Write to your MP - give them all the facts about NHS private finance by reading our briefing.
We’re making sure the government knows that its proposals for private finance are not welcome in our NHS.
✍️Write to your MP - give them all the facts about NHS private finance by reading our briefing.
🕐In just over a week Rachel Reeves will be revealing the Autumn budget.
We’re making sure the government knows that its proposals for private finance are not welcome in our NHS.
✍️Write to your MP - give them all the facts about NHS private finance by reading our briefing.
This government is considering introducing more private finance into our NHS, with a decision to be made at the Autumn Budget.
weownit.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🕐In just over a week Rachel Reeves will be revealing the Autumn budget.
We’re making sure the government knows that its proposals for private finance are not welcome in our NHS.
✍️Write to your MP - give them all the facts about NHS private finance by reading our briefing.
We’re making sure the government knows that its proposals for private finance are not welcome in our NHS.
✍️Write to your MP - give them all the facts about NHS private finance by reading our briefing.
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“There is a lack of compassion in what the government is doing”
Labour Peer Lord Dubs
Labour Peer Lord Dubs
November 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
“There is a lack of compassion in what the government is doing”
Labour Peer Lord Dubs
Labour Peer Lord Dubs
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It seems likely to be headed for a test case.
Which is probably what Mahmood and Starmer had in mind.
Which is probably what Mahmood and Starmer had in mind.
Is the hateful new Labour immigration policy compatible with membership of the ECHR?
November 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
It seems likely to be headed for a test case.
Which is probably what Mahmood and Starmer had in mind.
Which is probably what Mahmood and Starmer had in mind.
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“In a world full of darkness, be a bright spot of compassion.”
— John Oberg
— John Oberg
What We Miss When We Talk About Animal Cruelty
Not all animal suffering is loud or visible — much of it hides in the smallest, most personal vulnerabilities.
veganhorizon.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
“In a world full of darkness, be a bright spot of compassion.”
— John Oberg
— John Oberg
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Maned Wolves are #SouthAmerica's tallest canids with long slender legs to help them navigate grasslands. Now 'Near Threatened' by #palmoil #meat and #mining #deforestation, Fight for them and #Boycottpalmoil #BoycottGold #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect.bsky.social wp.me/pcFhgU-7Pv
Maned Wolf Chrysocyon brachyurus
Maned Wolves are captivating “foxes on stilts” roaming South America’s grasslands, but their survival is threatened by habitat loss and human conflict.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Maned Wolves are #SouthAmerica's tallest canids with long slender legs to help them navigate grasslands. Now 'Near Threatened' by #palmoil #meat and #mining #deforestation, Fight for them and #Boycottpalmoil #BoycottGold #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect.bsky.social wp.me/pcFhgU-7Pv
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Keir Starmer facing fresh challenge as Labour MPs condemn asylum plans
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Starmer facing fresh challenge as Labour MPs condemn asylum plans
Significant divisions exposed within party as angry backbenchers vow to force changes to hardline proposals
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Keir Starmer facing fresh challenge as Labour MPs condemn asylum plans
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Asked about Tommy Robinson supporting her asylum plans Shabana Mahmood replies that "Tommy Robinson doesn't even think I'm actually English, so he will certainly not be supporting anything I've got to say."
But he is supporting what she's got to say. That was the point of the question
But he is supporting what she's got to say. That was the point of the question
November 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Asked about Tommy Robinson supporting her asylum plans Shabana Mahmood replies that "Tommy Robinson doesn't even think I'm actually English, so he will certainly not be supporting anything I've got to say."
But he is supporting what she's got to say. That was the point of the question
But he is supporting what she's got to say. That was the point of the question
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A study surveyed nearly 21,000 people across 23 countries and found exactly what many in the vegan movement have known for years: most people know animals feel, think, and want to live, yet they keep using them anyway.
The Universal Language of Exploitation
Herbiⓥore published a post on Ko-fi
ko-fi.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:59 AM
A study surveyed nearly 21,000 people across 23 countries and found exactly what many in the vegan movement have known for years: most people know animals feel, think, and want to live, yet they keep using them anyway.
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Questions have also been raised about a conflict of interest, as Reform’s adult social care cabinet member owns a private care company
Reform-run council criticised over plans to close care homes and day centres
Questions have also been raised about a conflict of interest, as Reform’s adult social care cabinet member owns a private care company
leftfootforward.org
November 9, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Questions have also been raised about a conflict of interest, as Reform’s adult social care cabinet member owns a private care company
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Tim Davie is out from the BBC
That was long-awaited and much-needed to oust the Tory plant, but this seems to be coming from the orange in the US. Expect more attacks.
That was long-awaited and much-needed to oust the Tory plant, but this seems to be coming from the orange in the US. Expect more attacks.
November 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Tim Davie is out from the BBC
That was long-awaited and much-needed to oust the Tory plant, but this seems to be coming from the orange in the US. Expect more attacks.
That was long-awaited and much-needed to oust the Tory plant, but this seems to be coming from the orange in the US. Expect more attacks.
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All those people who think they can dodge the effects of the climate crisis because they live in a nice developed country are about to get punched in the face. It’s coming in hard everywhere.
England facing drastic measures due to extreme drought next year
Government and water companies are devising emergency plans for worst water shortage in decades
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
All those people who think they can dodge the effects of the climate crisis because they live in a nice developed country are about to get punched in the face. It’s coming in hard everywhere.
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These beings are real. Their suffering is real.
It’s time we stop ignoring it. It’s time we stop paying for it.
It’s time we stop ignoring it. It’s time we stop paying for it.
November 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
These beings are real. Their suffering is real.
It’s time we stop ignoring it. It’s time we stop paying for it.
It’s time we stop ignoring it. It’s time we stop paying for it.
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"Bank of England executive has insisted that UK banks are still showing a “vibrant” commitment to climate goals despite the recent demise of a global net zero target-setting group"
Greenwashed bollox - as you would expect from these parasites
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Greenwashed bollox - as you would expect from these parasites
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK banks still committed to climate goals, Bank of England executive insists
Exclusive: David Bailey plays down concerns after HSBC and Barclays quit UN-backed Net Zero Banking Alliance
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
"Bank of England executive has insisted that UK banks are still showing a “vibrant” commitment to climate goals despite the recent demise of a global net zero target-setting group"
Greenwashed bollox - as you would expect from these parasites
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Greenwashed bollox - as you would expect from these parasites
www.theguardian.com/business/202...