Fractious Punk
@fractious-punk.bsky.social
Bristolian. Lefty. Green Party. Punk rock noise.
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With all the milestones, how extraordinary this is can get lost!
Last Sunday on the BBC I announced we overtook the Tories at 124k members.
That's +26,000 members in the last week.
Hope is feeling normal again....
Last Sunday on the BBC I announced we overtook the Tories at 124k members.
That's +26,000 members in the last week.
Hope is feeling normal again....
🚨BREAKING : The Green Party has passed 150,000 members 🥳
Thousands are joining right now to help us replace Labour and take the fight to Reform.
Are you in?
Make hope normal again. Join the Green Party now ⤵️
Thousands are joining right now to help us replace Labour and take the fight to Reform.
Are you in?
Make hope normal again. Join the Green Party now ⤵️
October 27, 2025 at 10:46 AM
With all the milestones, how extraordinary this is can get lost!
Last Sunday on the BBC I announced we overtook the Tories at 124k members.
That's +26,000 members in the last week.
Hope is feeling normal again....
Last Sunday on the BBC I announced we overtook the Tories at 124k members.
That's +26,000 members in the last week.
Hope is feeling normal again....
How long before we are polling second... 29 could be a straight left vs right fight with the middle abandoned
🚨 BREAKING | Greens surge to **17%**
➡️ REF – 28% (+1)
🔴 LAB – 18% (-4)
🔵 CON – 18% (-1)
🟢 GRN – 17% (+4)
🟠 LD – 11% (+1)
Via @LordAPolls, 16-20 Oct (+/- vs 11-15 Sep)
➡️ REF – 28% (+1)
🔴 LAB – 18% (-4)
🔵 CON – 18% (-1)
🟢 GRN – 17% (+4)
🟠 LD – 11% (+1)
Via @LordAPolls, 16-20 Oct (+/- vs 11-15 Sep)
October 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
How long before we are polling second... 29 could be a straight left vs right fight with the middle abandoned
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1) This is such a bloody brilliant interview. The last few minutes especially got me so fired up!
2) Appreciate all the love!
3) Sending the love right back. Give our brilliant deputies @rachelmillward.bsky.social and @mothinali.bsky.social a follow!)
youtu.be/eohI6SRMvkE?...
2) Appreciate all the love!
3) Sending the love right back. Give our brilliant deputies @rachelmillward.bsky.social and @mothinali.bsky.social a follow!)
youtu.be/eohI6SRMvkE?...
Thousands Are Joining the Green Party. Here’s Why | Deputy Green Party Leader - Rachel Millward
YouTube video by Novara Media
youtu.be
October 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
1) This is such a bloody brilliant interview. The last few minutes especially got me so fired up!
2) Appreciate all the love!
3) Sending the love right back. Give our brilliant deputies @rachelmillward.bsky.social and @mothinali.bsky.social a follow!)
youtu.be/eohI6SRMvkE?...
2) Appreciate all the love!
3) Sending the love right back. Give our brilliant deputies @rachelmillward.bsky.social and @mothinali.bsky.social a follow!)
youtu.be/eohI6SRMvkE?...
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The Radio Times described me this week as a "man on a mission."
That missions about to step up a gear. 👇🏼
That missions about to step up a gear. 👇🏼
A wealth tax was never about taking money from the plumbers or the hairdressers.
The billionaires that own the TV stations, the newspapers, the social media platforms and a lot of politicians wanted you to think it was though.
The billionaires that own the TV stations, the newspapers, the social media platforms and a lot of politicians wanted you to think it was though.
October 1, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The Radio Times described me this week as a "man on a mission."
That missions about to step up a gear. 👇🏼
That missions about to step up a gear. 👇🏼
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YES IT FUCKING DOES YOU ABSOLUTE CLOWN
Supporting Reform’s ‘racist policy’ does not make voters racist, says Rachel Reeves – UK politics live
Supporting Reform’s ‘racist policy’ does not make voters racist, says Rachel Reeves – UK politics live
Chancellor backs Keir Starmer’s statement that policy to end indefinite leave to remain is racist, but says many Reform supporters would be ‘horrified’ by it
Q: You are saying you don’t call supporters of Reform racist. But it looks as if you don’t understand people’s concerns.
Reeves says the government should call out policies that are wrong. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
YES IT FUCKING DOES YOU ABSOLUTE CLOWN
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We just hit 79,000 members of @greenparty.org.uk
Big milestone coming...
A bold vision to lower bills, bring water back into public ownership, protect our NHS and end the genocide in Gaza.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Big milestone coming...
A bold vision to lower bills, bring water back into public ownership, protect our NHS and end the genocide in Gaza.
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.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
September 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
We just hit 79,000 members of @greenparty.org.uk
Big milestone coming...
A bold vision to lower bills, bring water back into public ownership, protect our NHS and end the genocide in Gaza.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Big milestone coming...
A bold vision to lower bills, bring water back into public ownership, protect our NHS and end the genocide in Gaza.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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The truth: we need migration.
The problem: too many politicians are terrified to say it.
Why? They're led by a) toxicity of the charlatans & b) wealthy media organisations who demand these useful distractions rather than us talking about inequality.
Reject it. Draw the line.
The problem: too many politicians are terrified to say it.
Why? They're led by a) toxicity of the charlatans & b) wealthy media organisations who demand these useful distractions rather than us talking about inequality.
Reject it. Draw the line.
September 22, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The truth: we need migration.
The problem: too many politicians are terrified to say it.
Why? They're led by a) toxicity of the charlatans & b) wealthy media organisations who demand these useful distractions rather than us talking about inequality.
Reject it. Draw the line.
The problem: too many politicians are terrified to say it.
Why? They're led by a) toxicity of the charlatans & b) wealthy media organisations who demand these useful distractions rather than us talking about inequality.
Reject it. Draw the line.
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Hey so the @greenparty.org.uk has 76,000 members
Why not join us so we can overtake the @libdems.org.uk both in membership and in the polls join.greenparty.org.uk
Why not join us so we can overtake the @libdems.org.uk both in membership and in the polls join.greenparty.org.uk
September 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Hey so the @greenparty.org.uk has 76,000 members
Why not join us so we can overtake the @libdems.org.uk both in membership and in the polls join.greenparty.org.uk
Why not join us so we can overtake the @libdems.org.uk both in membership and in the polls join.greenparty.org.uk
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I of course welcome the recognition of the state of Palestine.
And there won't be a Palestinian state left if government's continue enabling Israel's unfolding genocide.
Labour can't credibly support Palestinian statehood whilst also continuing to arm Israel.
And there won't be a Palestinian state left if government's continue enabling Israel's unfolding genocide.
Labour can't credibly support Palestinian statehood whilst also continuing to arm Israel.
September 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I of course welcome the recognition of the state of Palestine.
And there won't be a Palestinian state left if government's continue enabling Israel's unfolding genocide.
Labour can't credibly support Palestinian statehood whilst also continuing to arm Israel.
And there won't be a Palestinian state left if government's continue enabling Israel's unfolding genocide.
Labour can't credibly support Palestinian statehood whilst also continuing to arm Israel.
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After showing support for Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon mocks President's Trump's trip to the UK in a genuinely amusing way
September 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM
After showing support for Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon mocks President's Trump's trip to the UK in a genuinely amusing way
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Your soaring bills
are much higher than
elsewhere in Europe
because of
- privatisation
- greedy millionaires
Nigel Farage wants MORE privatisation
Nigel Farage IS a greed millionaire
(the greediest in Parliament)
Reform polices are guaranteed to make you poorer
#BlameMillionairesNotMigrants
are much higher than
elsewhere in Europe
because of
- privatisation
- greedy millionaires
Nigel Farage wants MORE privatisation
Nigel Farage IS a greed millionaire
(the greediest in Parliament)
Reform polices are guaranteed to make you poorer
#BlameMillionairesNotMigrants
September 19, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Your soaring bills
are much higher than
elsewhere in Europe
because of
- privatisation
- greedy millionaires
Nigel Farage wants MORE privatisation
Nigel Farage IS a greed millionaire
(the greediest in Parliament)
Reform polices are guaranteed to make you poorer
#BlameMillionairesNotMigrants
are much higher than
elsewhere in Europe
because of
- privatisation
- greedy millionaires
Nigel Farage wants MORE privatisation
Nigel Farage IS a greed millionaire
(the greediest in Parliament)
Reform polices are guaranteed to make you poorer
#BlameMillionairesNotMigrants
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An honest and inspiring interview with Zack Polanski. He gives straight answers in an engaging & informative way. I watched this 30-minute interview in one go without a hint of boredom or cynicism. Not many politicians can do that.
Zack is going to be great for this Country & The Green Party.
Zack is going to be great for this Country & The Green Party.
I've been so despondent about the inability of politicians to answer questions with integrity and clarity, and then I watch this and, be still my heart, there's hope again. @zackpolanski.bsky.social nailing it. This is the future I want. Go Green.💚 www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ksg...
Is Zack Polanski the Left's answer to Nigel Farage?
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
www.youtube.com
September 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
An honest and inspiring interview with Zack Polanski. He gives straight answers in an engaging & informative way. I watched this 30-minute interview in one go without a hint of boredom or cynicism. Not many politicians can do that.
Zack is going to be great for this Country & The Green Party.
Zack is going to be great for this Country & The Green Party.
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The solution to making things better is to stop blaming the immigrants, stop blaming the disabled people, stop blaming the pensioners, like the billionaires want you to.
And start blaming the billionaires who pay your wages and rip you off on every single thing you buy.
And start blaming the billionaires who pay your wages and rip you off on every single thing you buy.
September 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The solution to making things better is to stop blaming the immigrants, stop blaming the disabled people, stop blaming the pensioners, like the billionaires want you to.
And start blaming the billionaires who pay your wages and rip you off on every single thing you buy.
And start blaming the billionaires who pay your wages and rip you off on every single thing you buy.
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The Green Party got nearly 2 million votes at the last election.
There are 39 places where we are in second place.
Loved speaking with Newscast who asked me about Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
There are 39 places where we are in second place.
Loved speaking with Newscast who asked me about Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
September 7, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The Green Party got nearly 2 million votes at the last election.
There are 39 places where we are in second place.
Loved speaking with Newscast who asked me about Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
There are 39 places where we are in second place.
Loved speaking with Newscast who asked me about Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Rip-off
Quarter of the average UK energy bill funds profits.
2010-2025: Privatised energy companies paid £70.7bn in dividends
In high winds, turbines turned off as system can't transmit/store electricity.
128,000 a year die in fuel poverty. Many businesses destroyed by high energy bills.
Quarter of the average UK energy bill funds profits.
2010-2025: Privatised energy companies paid £70.7bn in dividends
In high winds, turbines turned off as system can't transmit/store electricity.
128,000 a year die in fuel poverty. Many businesses destroyed by high energy bills.
‘Privatisation premium’: billions from UK energy bills paid to shareholders
Analysis reveals £416 of average bill of £1,719 taken as pre-tax profits by the major energy industries last year, rather than being reinvested
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Rip-off
Quarter of the average UK energy bill funds profits.
2010-2025: Privatised energy companies paid £70.7bn in dividends
In high winds, turbines turned off as system can't transmit/store electricity.
128,000 a year die in fuel poverty. Many businesses destroyed by high energy bills.
Quarter of the average UK energy bill funds profits.
2010-2025: Privatised energy companies paid £70.7bn in dividends
In high winds, turbines turned off as system can't transmit/store electricity.
128,000 a year die in fuel poverty. Many businesses destroyed by high energy bills.
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Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) is one of the biggest cons created by Tories, expanded by Labour.
For every £1 of private investment in public assets govt repays £6, resulting in higher debt/taxes.
Cheaper for govt to borrow or it can create money
But govt is reviving PFI. Must change policy.
For every £1 of private investment in public assets govt repays £6, resulting in higher debt/taxes.
Cheaper for govt to borrow or it can create money
But govt is reviving PFI. Must change policy.
Why the reshuffle alone won’t change the government’s fortunes
"For better electoral fortunes, the government needs to junk neoliberal policies, never-ending austerity; directly invest in infrastructure and redistribute income and wealth."
leftfootforward.org
September 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) is one of the biggest cons created by Tories, expanded by Labour.
For every £1 of private investment in public assets govt repays £6, resulting in higher debt/taxes.
Cheaper for govt to borrow or it can create money
But govt is reviving PFI. Must change policy.
For every £1 of private investment in public assets govt repays £6, resulting in higher debt/taxes.
Cheaper for govt to borrow or it can create money
But govt is reviving PFI. Must change policy.
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It's time for environmental, social, racial and economic justice.
Anti fascist.
Anti racist.
And no boot licking.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Anti fascist.
Anti racist.
And no boot licking.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
September 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
It's time for environmental, social, racial and economic justice.
Anti fascist.
Anti racist.
And no boot licking.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Anti fascist.
Anti racist.
And no boot licking.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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The Conservatives started this experiment.
But Labour are fully on board too.
No 10 refuse to comment or take action - but we're all paying the price for corporate greed.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
But Labour are fully on board too.
No 10 refuse to comment or take action - but we're all paying the price for corporate greed.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Privatisation of UK industries is driving cost of living crisis, says Greens leader
Zack Polanski calls mass privatisation a ‘failed experiment’ as report finds it has cost UK households £250 a year more
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2025 at 5:56 AM
The Conservatives started this experiment.
But Labour are fully on board too.
No 10 refuse to comment or take action - but we're all paying the price for corporate greed.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
But Labour are fully on board too.
No 10 refuse to comment or take action - but we're all paying the price for corporate greed.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The UN has only confirmed what we already knew: Israel is committing genocide.
64,000+ killed, whole families wiped out. Yet UK Govt rolls out the red carpet for Israel’s president & Starmer stays silent.
Labour - this is a genocide. Are you going to continue to ignore that?
64,000+ killed, whole families wiped out. Yet UK Govt rolls out the red carpet for Israel’s president & Starmer stays silent.
Labour - this is a genocide. Are you going to continue to ignore that?
Sadiq Khan calling out Zack's use of "social media" instead of calling out the genocide in Mayor's Question Time really is the perfect analogy for why Labour are quite so astoundingly unpopular.
September 16, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The UN has only confirmed what we already knew: Israel is committing genocide.
64,000+ killed, whole families wiped out. Yet UK Govt rolls out the red carpet for Israel’s president & Starmer stays silent.
Labour - this is a genocide. Are you going to continue to ignore that?
64,000+ killed, whole families wiped out. Yet UK Govt rolls out the red carpet for Israel’s president & Starmer stays silent.
Labour - this is a genocide. Are you going to continue to ignore that?
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UK govts appease corporations and the super-rich, people navigate crumbling social infrastructure.
Hard to see GP/Dentist
Shortage of social housing.
Sewage in rivers.
Sky-high energy prices
6.25m in England await 7.4m hospital appointments.
Unchecked profiteering.
Must abandon neoliberalism.
Hard to see GP/Dentist
Shortage of social housing.
Sewage in rivers.
Sky-high energy prices
6.25m in England await 7.4m hospital appointments.
Unchecked profiteering.
Must abandon neoliberalism.
Why the reshuffle alone won’t change the government’s fortunes
"For better electoral fortunes, the government needs to junk neoliberal policies, never-ending austerity; directly invest in infrastructure and redistribute income and wealth."
leftfootforward.org
September 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM
UK govts appease corporations and the super-rich, people navigate crumbling social infrastructure.
Hard to see GP/Dentist
Shortage of social housing.
Sewage in rivers.
Sky-high energy prices
6.25m in England await 7.4m hospital appointments.
Unchecked profiteering.
Must abandon neoliberalism.
Hard to see GP/Dentist
Shortage of social housing.
Sewage in rivers.
Sky-high energy prices
6.25m in England await 7.4m hospital appointments.
Unchecked profiteering.
Must abandon neoliberalism.
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If you ever wondered where your hard-earned cash was going
A big chunk of it is into the pockets of shareholders of privatised public utilities
This is indefensible
Nationalise rail, buses, water, mail and energy NOW
Without compensation
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
A big chunk of it is into the pockets of shareholders of privatised public utilities
This is indefensible
Nationalise rail, buses, water, mail and energy NOW
Without compensation
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation – study
Analysis reveals ‘privatisation premium’ of £250 per household per year paid to owners of water, rail, bus, energy and mail services since 2010
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 10:57 AM
If you ever wondered where your hard-earned cash was going
A big chunk of it is into the pockets of shareholders of privatised public utilities
This is indefensible
Nationalise rail, buses, water, mail and energy NOW
Without compensation
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
A big chunk of it is into the pockets of shareholders of privatised public utilities
This is indefensible
Nationalise rail, buses, water, mail and energy NOW
Without compensation
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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How do we fix this mess?
September 16, 2025 at 6:34 AM
How do we fix this mess?
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If you wrap yourself in national flags and go on a fascist march with violent thugs… you shouldn’t be validated by our media.
It was a march for racism, for radicalised prejudice, for mass deportations and for threat against ethnic minorities. It was an ugly expression of division.
Shameful.
It was a march for racism, for radicalised prejudice, for mass deportations and for threat against ethnic minorities. It was an ugly expression of division.
Shameful.
September 16, 2025 at 6:34 AM
If you wrap yourself in national flags and go on a fascist march with violent thugs… you shouldn’t be validated by our media.
It was a march for racism, for radicalised prejudice, for mass deportations and for threat against ethnic minorities. It was an ugly expression of division.
Shameful.
It was a march for racism, for radicalised prejudice, for mass deportations and for threat against ethnic minorities. It was an ugly expression of division.
Shameful.
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@eddavey.libdems.org.uk and @zackpolanski.bsky.social call out the shocking scenes today
If Starmer fails to do so, then he's abandoning democracy itself to the far right and its overseas sponsors
We need a strong compass and sense of justice, not the moral vacuum at the heart of this government
If Starmer fails to do so, then he's abandoning democracy itself to the far right and its overseas sponsors
We need a strong compass and sense of justice, not the moral vacuum at the heart of this government
Appalled by the violent scenes of police being attacked at the Tommy Robinson rally today. Those responsible should face the full force of the law.
These far right thugs do not speak for Britain.
These far right thugs do not speak for Britain.
September 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk and @zackpolanski.bsky.social call out the shocking scenes today
If Starmer fails to do so, then he's abandoning democracy itself to the far right and its overseas sponsors
We need a strong compass and sense of justice, not the moral vacuum at the heart of this government
If Starmer fails to do so, then he's abandoning democracy itself to the far right and its overseas sponsors
We need a strong compass and sense of justice, not the moral vacuum at the heart of this government