Mark Braggins
@markbraggins.bsky.social
A keen walker and fan of #greyhounds #dogs, #wildlife, and the countryside. #localgov in a former life, now retired.
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Interesting piece about how polling can propel party performance, not just mirror it.
The Green surge is about to break Labour
Zack Polanski's increasing popularity has huge implications for the future of British politics
www.newstatesman.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Interesting piece about how polling can propel party performance, not just mirror it.
I never met Zeke, but have the privilege of having known many Zekes.
November 6, 2025 at 4:27 AM
I never met Zeke, but have the privilege of having known many Zekes.
A Tui near Picton with just a tiny part of its repertoire.
November 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
A Tui near Picton with just a tiny part of its repertoire.
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Part of the Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge at Stenness on Orkney. The stone circle dates to around 2600 to 2000 BC, and forms part of the ‘Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site’. 📸 My own. #StandingStoneSunday #Orkney #Prehistory #Archaeology
November 2, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Part of the Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge at Stenness on Orkney. The stone circle dates to around 2600 to 2000 BC, and forms part of the ‘Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site’. 📸 My own. #StandingStoneSunday #Orkney #Prehistory #Archaeology
One of many high points in day 3 of walking the Queen Charlotte Track in #NewZealand
October 31, 2025 at 6:50 AM
One of many high points in day 3 of walking the Queen Charlotte Track in #NewZealand
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Makes his own kimchi and likes the warm sound you only get with vinyl.
October 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Makes his own kimchi and likes the warm sound you only get with vinyl.
Really enjoying walking the Queen Charlotte Track in #newzealand
October 30, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Really enjoying walking the Queen Charlotte Track in #newzealand
Timed that well.
October 27, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Timed that well.
Wellington is rightly referred to as the 'windy city'.
October 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Wellington is rightly referred to as the 'windy city'.
One man and his dog. In #Wellington #newzealand
October 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
One man and his dog. In #Wellington #newzealand
Don't do it, mate.
October 27, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Don't do it, mate.
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"It's not for me to say to people 'don't vote Labour because you're going to split the vote'. It's Labour's job to offer a better solution".
Perfectly put.
People are sick of being told there are only two options: bad or worse.
join.greenparty.org.uk
Perfectly put.
People are sick of being told there are only two options: bad or worse.
join.greenparty.org.uk
People aren't leaving the Labour Party.
The Labour Party have left them.
I spoke today with Sky News - live from Swindon.
youtu.be/hJ0EJTakhxU?...
The Labour Party have left them.
I spoke today with Sky News - live from Swindon.
youtu.be/hJ0EJTakhxU?...
Green Party leader reveals defection of three Labour councillors
YouTube video by Sky News
youtu.be
October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"It's not for me to say to people 'don't vote Labour because you're going to split the vote'. It's Labour's job to offer a better solution".
Perfectly put.
People are sick of being told there are only two options: bad or worse.
join.greenparty.org.uk
Perfectly put.
People are sick of being told there are only two options: bad or worse.
join.greenparty.org.uk
Spending a few days walking on the very beautiful Great Barrier Island
October 21, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Spending a few days walking on the very beautiful Great Barrier Island
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#starmer's shame deepens... #fossilfuels
Wow, even higher than recent years - explains MP's focus on H2, biofuels, and CCS over solar, wind, etc.
Exactly why we need the national emergency briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social and then on to weekly briefings.
Pls ask your MP to attend: www.nebriefing.org
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Exactly why we need the national emergency briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social and then on to weekly briefings.
Pls ask your MP to attend: www.nebriefing.org
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Labour ministers met fossil fuel lobbyists 500 times in first year of power, analysis shows
Lobbyists attended 48% more meetings than Tories, as Labour accused of giving them ‘backstage pass’
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 8:18 AM
#starmer's shame deepens... #fossilfuels
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Costa Rica, once home to rampant logging, has now almost doubled the size of its rainforest. They turned it all around within a generation. It can be done.
Protect people and the planet. #ActOnClimate
#biodiversity #deforestation #rewilding #solutions
Protect people and the planet. #ActOnClimate
#biodiversity #deforestation #rewilding #solutions
October 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Costa Rica, once home to rampant logging, has now almost doubled the size of its rainforest. They turned it all around within a generation. It can be done.
Protect people and the planet. #ActOnClimate
#biodiversity #deforestation #rewilding #solutions
Protect people and the planet. #ActOnClimate
#biodiversity #deforestation #rewilding #solutions
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The first time since the modern Tory party came into being that it is fourth placed in terms of members. Theirs will go lower. The Greens will go higher.
BREAKING: British Green Party membership passes 123000 and approaches 124000; so that is >more than the Conservative Party<!
Completely unprecedented.
Do spread the word…
Completely unprecedented.
Do spread the word…
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
October 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The first time since the modern Tory party came into being that it is fourth placed in terms of members. Theirs will go lower. The Greens will go higher.
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Even the Bank of England says Brexit is shit.
Perhaps they might have a word in Labour’s ear.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Perhaps they might have a word in Labour’s ear.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Brexit impact on UK economy ‘negative for foreseeable future,’ Bailey warns
The Bank of England governor, speaking at the G30 International Banking Seminar, highlighted a decline in the UK’s potential growth rate.
www.independent.co.uk
October 18, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Even the Bank of England says Brexit is shit.
Perhaps they might have a word in Labour’s ear.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Perhaps they might have a word in Labour’s ear.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
On the move again. Brief stopover in Auckland, then on to Great Barrier Island.
October 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
On the move again. Brief stopover in Auckland, then on to Great Barrier Island.
Bit of an 'arty day' yesterday. Lots more walking by the river, through mangrove. Impressed the town has a free dog park, drinking fountains have integrated dog bowls. Also managed to grab a photo of a Kingfisher when it paused on a cable by the water. #Whangarei #NewZealand
October 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Bit of an 'arty day' yesterday. Lots more walking by the river, through mangrove. Impressed the town has a free dog park, drinking fountains have integrated dog bowls. Also managed to grab a photo of a Kingfisher when it paused on a cable by the water. #Whangarei #NewZealand
A few snippets from Whangarei.
October 17, 2025 at 6:24 AM
A few snippets from Whangarei.
Really loving Whangarei Falls.
October 17, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Really loving Whangarei Falls.
I have headed north to Whangarei. I much prefer this pace of life, and sort of traffic.
October 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I have headed north to Whangarei. I much prefer this pace of life, and sort of traffic.
Day 4 on my trip to New Zealand, and I have started asking people if I can talk to their dog.
October 15, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Day 4 on my trip to New Zealand, and I have started asking people if I can talk to their dog.