Joe Belcher
@joebelcher.bsky.social
Left wing. Closer to communist than capitalist. I just want nice things for people and a thriving, abundant planet.
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Joe Belcher
@joebelcher.bsky.social
· Nov 22
Bluesky could be the perfect place to build an electoral alliance for 2029.
With Reform set to further fracture Cons & Labour, it is looking more likely that none of these 3 parties will get more than 9m votes at the next election.
16m voted to remain in the EU. We could end the Brexit nightmare 👇
With Reform set to further fracture Cons & Labour, it is looking more likely that none of these 3 parties will get more than 9m votes at the next election.
16m voted to remain in the EU. We could end the Brexit nightmare 👇
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"LOWER THE MINIMUM WAGE!"
Nigel Farage let his hatred of poor people slip while chatting with bankers and finance bros in Canary Wharf!
Reform UK is a deadly threat to working class people!
Nigel Farage let his hatred of poor people slip while chatting with bankers and finance bros in Canary Wharf!
Reform UK is a deadly threat to working class people!
Farage: I'll protect the rich from the poor! - FACT-CHECK
YouTube video by Femi - F Politics!
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
"LOWER THE MINIMUM WAGE!"
Nigel Farage let his hatred of poor people slip while chatting with bankers and finance bros in Canary Wharf!
Reform UK is a deadly threat to working class people!
Nigel Farage let his hatred of poor people slip while chatting with bankers and finance bros in Canary Wharf!
Reform UK is a deadly threat to working class people!
Farage and the super-wealthy vs young people and Polanski
Whose side are you on?
Whose side are you on?
November 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Farage and the super-wealthy vs young people and Polanski
Whose side are you on?
Whose side are you on?
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YOUNG PEOPLE. LISTEN UP.
Today Nigel Farage said the government should cut the minimum wage for young people
...to “raise aspiration” and “boost business"
It's £10ph FFS!
Lower your pay so you’ll dream bigger
DO YOU SEE IT NOW?
Spread far & wide.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
Today Nigel Farage said the government should cut the minimum wage for young people
...to “raise aspiration” and “boost business"
It's £10ph FFS!
Lower your pay so you’ll dream bigger
DO YOU SEE IT NOW?
Spread far & wide.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
Nigel Farage Says Minimum Wage Should Be Cut for Young People
The Reform leader said cutting the minimum wage for young people would boost business, as he attacked plans to raise taxes on the wealthy
bylinetimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
YOUNG PEOPLE. LISTEN UP.
Today Nigel Farage said the government should cut the minimum wage for young people
...to “raise aspiration” and “boost business"
It's £10ph FFS!
Lower your pay so you’ll dream bigger
DO YOU SEE IT NOW?
Spread far & wide.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
Today Nigel Farage said the government should cut the minimum wage for young people
...to “raise aspiration” and “boost business"
It's £10ph FFS!
Lower your pay so you’ll dream bigger
DO YOU SEE IT NOW?
Spread far & wide.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
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"Polanski has blended anger with hope.
“Hope is much more difficult to sell than outrage, but he’s finding a way to do it that connects with people.”
Let's make hope normal again!
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
“Hope is much more difficult to sell than outrage, but he’s finding a way to do it that connects with people.”
Let's make hope normal again!
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
Green party surging as Polanski’s social media strategy w...
Green Party membership has more than doubled, driven in part by its platform messaging on apps like TikTok
observer.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 11:57 AM
You often hear right-whingers talking about the "silent majority"
Maybe the silence is a key indicator that's it's not actually a majority.
Maybe the silence is a key indicator that's it's not actually a majority.
November 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
You often hear right-whingers talking about the "silent majority"
Maybe the silence is a key indicator that's it's not actually a majority.
Maybe the silence is a key indicator that's it's not actually a majority.
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Sir John Curtice - Indepedent pollster - confirms what we all already know.
The Labour Government need to stop doing everything Farage wants them to do.
The much bigger challenge to Keir Starmer is the Green Party.
Lower bills. Tax billionaires.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
The Labour Government need to stop doing everything Farage wants them to do.
The much bigger challenge to Keir Starmer is the Green Party.
Lower bills. Tax billionaires.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Charismatic leader emerges on the left to roil Britain’s political scene
Zack Polanski of the Greens has drawn comparisons to New York’s Zohran Mamdani as he connects with younger voters on social media over the political issues of the day.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 2, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Sir John Curtice - Indepedent pollster - confirms what we all already know.
The Labour Government need to stop doing everything Farage wants them to do.
The much bigger challenge to Keir Starmer is the Green Party.
Lower bills. Tax billionaires.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
The Labour Government need to stop doing everything Farage wants them to do.
The much bigger challenge to Keir Starmer is the Green Party.
Lower bills. Tax billionaires.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
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Laura Kuenssberg, "Zack Polanski, the new Green leader, making a big impression"
Just not big enough to be inviting on as often as Reform UK are
Just not big enough to be inviting on as often as Reform UK are
November 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Laura Kuenssberg, "Zack Polanski, the new Green leader, making a big impression"
Just not big enough to be inviting on as often as Reform UK are
Just not big enough to be inviting on as often as Reform UK are
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We're currently looking for candidates to stand in the May 2026 local council elections.
Whether you’re already active or interested in being active in your local community, we want to hear from you.
Interested or know someone who would be? Contact us today 👇
walsall.greenparty.org.uk/contact/
Whether you’re already active or interested in being active in your local community, we want to hear from you.
Interested or know someone who would be? Contact us today 👇
walsall.greenparty.org.uk/contact/
walsall.greenparty.org.uk
November 2, 2025 at 12:50 PM
We're currently looking for candidates to stand in the May 2026 local council elections.
Whether you’re already active or interested in being active in your local community, we want to hear from you.
Interested or know someone who would be? Contact us today 👇
walsall.greenparty.org.uk/contact/
Whether you’re already active or interested in being active in your local community, we want to hear from you.
Interested or know someone who would be? Contact us today 👇
walsall.greenparty.org.uk/contact/
The best vote, not just the best tactical vote, at the next election is to vote Green. Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 2, 2025 at 7:16 AM
The best vote, not just the best tactical vote, at the next election is to vote Green. Join.greenparty.org.uk
When Green gets to 19% and above, they move into official opposition territory when it comes to seats at the next election. Something to think about when deciding to leave Labour and Join.greenparty.org.uk
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 32% (=)
GRN: 17% (+2)
CON: 16% (-1)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 29 Oct.
Changes w/ 22 Oct.
RFM: 32% (=)
GRN: 17% (+2)
CON: 16% (-1)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 29 Oct.
Changes w/ 22 Oct.
October 31, 2025 at 1:55 PM
When Green gets to 19% and above, they move into official opposition territory when it comes to seats at the next election. Something to think about when deciding to leave Labour and Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 32% (=)
GRN: 17% (+2)
CON: 16% (-1)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 29 Oct.
Changes w/ 22 Oct.
RFM: 32% (=)
GRN: 17% (+2)
CON: 16% (-1)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 29 Oct.
Changes w/ 22 Oct.
October 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 32% (=)
GRN: 17% (+2)
CON: 16% (-1)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 29 Oct.
Changes w/ 22 Oct.
RFM: 32% (=)
GRN: 17% (+2)
CON: 16% (-1)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 29 Oct.
Changes w/ 22 Oct.
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An extraordinary realignment of British politics
If you want to see @TheGreenParty take on Reform - this is the moment
Join.greenparty.org.uk
If you want to see @TheGreenParty take on Reform - this is the moment
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 32% (=)
GRN: 17% (+2)
CON: 16% (-1)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 29 Oct.
Changes w/ 22 Oct.
RFM: 32% (=)
GRN: 17% (+2)
CON: 16% (-1)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 29 Oct.
Changes w/ 22 Oct.
October 31, 2025 at 1:06 PM
An extraordinary realignment of British politics
If you want to see @TheGreenParty take on Reform - this is the moment
Join.greenparty.org.uk
If you want to see @TheGreenParty take on Reform - this is the moment
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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So either Labour need to ask candidates to step aside for the Greens to take on Reform....
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
'Just getting started': Zack Polanski reacts as Greens SECOND in new poll
ZACK Polanski has welcomed a new poll putting his party in second place at Westminster.
www.thenational.scot
October 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
So either Labour need to ask candidates to step aside for the Greens to take on Reform....
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
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A woman is killed by a man every 3 days in the UK...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
October 31, 2025 at 10:22 AM
A woman is killed by a man every 3 days in the UK...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
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🚨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 10:00 AM
🚨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 ⤵️
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🧵 / YouGov's new study finds Britain's ethnic minority communities now tend to have a negative view of the Labour party
Greens: +17 net favourable
Lib Dems: +1
Labour: -19
Conservatives: -44
Reform UK: -62
Breakdowns by individual ethnic group in chart 👇
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Greens: +17 net favourable
Lib Dems: +1
Labour: -19
Conservatives: -44
Reform UK: -62
Breakdowns by individual ethnic group in chart 👇
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
October 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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When @zackpolanski.bsky.social was elected leader of the Green Party, he said: "We’re not here just to be disappointed by Labour. We’re here to replace you."
Among voters under 50, its already happening! 🥳💚
Among voters under 50, its already happening! 🥳💚
October 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
When @zackpolanski.bsky.social was elected leader of the Green Party, he said: "We’re not here just to be disappointed by Labour. We’re here to replace you."
Among voters under 50, its already happening! 🥳💚
Among voters under 50, its already happening! 🥳💚
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And no - this article nor the independent - are as horrendous or as bitter as Jeremy Clarkson, Quentin Letts or the shitrag that is the Daily Mail.
But it's this insidious commenting on people's appearance in something pretending otherwise to be political commentary.
Do better. All of you.
But it's this insidious commenting on people's appearance in something pretending otherwise to be political commentary.
Do better. All of you.
October 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM
And no - this article nor the independent - are as horrendous or as bitter as Jeremy Clarkson, Quentin Letts or the shitrag that is the Daily Mail.
But it's this insidious commenting on people's appearance in something pretending otherwise to be political commentary.
Do better. All of you.
But it's this insidious commenting on people's appearance in something pretending otherwise to be political commentary.
Do better. All of you.
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Politicians have chosen to be in the public spotlight.
We choose intense scrutiny and everyone is entitled to an opinion. And that's right.
But how do these nasty digs about physical appearance serve anyone?
It's no wonder so many people - particularly women - are put off ever getting involved.
We choose intense scrutiny and everyone is entitled to an opinion. And that's right.
But how do these nasty digs about physical appearance serve anyone?
It's no wonder so many people - particularly women - are put off ever getting involved.
October 29, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Politicians have chosen to be in the public spotlight.
We choose intense scrutiny and everyone is entitled to an opinion. And that's right.
But how do these nasty digs about physical appearance serve anyone?
It's no wonder so many people - particularly women - are put off ever getting involved.
We choose intense scrutiny and everyone is entitled to an opinion. And that's right.
But how do these nasty digs about physical appearance serve anyone?
It's no wonder so many people - particularly women - are put off ever getting involved.
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My hot take on this its great that the journalist acknowledges that the Green Party is at record membership, record polling and has huge momentum.
But why say "dentally challenged?"
Who or what is that serving?
The state of journalism.
But why say "dentally challenged?"
Who or what is that serving?
The state of journalism.
Can Zack Polanski turn the Green Party poll surge into votes? www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Can Zack Polanski turn the Green Party poll surge into votes?
Enjoying their highest opinion poll ratings for decades, the Greens are well placed to capitalise on Labour’s current woes, writes Sean O’Grady
www.independent.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM
My hot take on this its great that the journalist acknowledges that the Green Party is at record membership, record polling and has huge momentum.
But why say "dentally challenged?"
Who or what is that serving?
The state of journalism.
But why say "dentally challenged?"
Who or what is that serving?
The state of journalism.
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My comment? I'm proud of Green councillors who are doing everything they can to bring attention to stopping the genocide.
www.thejc.com/news/uk/hack...
www.thejc.com/news/uk/hack...
Hackney synagogue calls on Zack Polanski to suspend Green councillors who ‘rallied against Israel’ - The Jewish Chronicle
An extraordinary meeting of the council, called to discuss a motion to cut all ties with ‘Israel’s genocide’, led to an ‘inflamed’ debate
www.thejc.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
My comment? I'm proud of Green councillors who are doing everything they can to bring attention to stopping the genocide.
www.thejc.com/news/uk/hack...
www.thejc.com/news/uk/hack...
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October 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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I've got lots of things to say about Jeremy Clarkson.
Really not worth it. He knows his game is over and so is resorting to personal attacks.
Piss him off instead and
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Really not worth it. He knows his game is over and so is resorting to personal attacks.
Piss him off instead and
Join.greenparty.org.uk
October 19, 2025 at 6:36 AM
I've got lots of things to say about Jeremy Clarkson.
Really not worth it. He knows his game is over and so is resorting to personal attacks.
Piss him off instead and
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Really not worth it. He knows his game is over and so is resorting to personal attacks.
Piss him off instead and
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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"Whether it's Reform or Labour, I think they don't quite know what to do with me," Zack Polanski tells Lewis Goodall
"One day, I'm being painted as an incompetent clown, and on other days, I'm a very dangerous Machiavellian man"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/zack...
"One day, I'm being painted as an incompetent clown, and on other days, I'm a very dangerous Machiavellian man"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/zack...
Zack Polanski: 'As soon as we overtake the Tories, we're coming for Labour next' | The News Agents
Zack Polanski, leader of the Greens, tells Lewis Goodall why neither the right or left in UK politics knows how to deal with his party’s rise in public opinion since becoming leader, and why he…
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
October 19, 2025 at 6:30 AM
"Whether it's Reform or Labour, I think they don't quite know what to do with me," Zack Polanski tells Lewis Goodall
"One day, I'm being painted as an incompetent clown, and on other days, I'm a very dangerous Machiavellian man"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/zack...
"One day, I'm being painted as an incompetent clown, and on other days, I'm a very dangerous Machiavellian man"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/zack...