Tom Scott
@tom--scott.bsky.social
Writer, editor, former lecturer, occasional poet, Green Party person. Views here not all party positions. On Twitter/X as Tom___Scott (for now)
Michael Prescott is not a journalist. He's a PR man & lobbyist for corporations & "high net worth" individuals with no love at all for the BBC.
This looks more & more like a highly calculated exercise in the dark arts that's done grave damage to public-service broadcasting.
This looks more & more like a highly calculated exercise in the dark arts that's done grave damage to public-service broadcasting.
🎥 Political editor @jamesrball.com breaks down The New World's exclusive that Michael Prescott - author of the dossier into the BBC - himself doctored Trump quotes in the report. It's an extraordinary revelation that calls into question Prescott’s journalistic judgement
Read now 👉 buff.ly/lRs7cws
Read now 👉 buff.ly/lRs7cws
November 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Michael Prescott is not a journalist. He's a PR man & lobbyist for corporations & "high net worth" individuals with no love at all for the BBC.
This looks more & more like a highly calculated exercise in the dark arts that's done grave damage to public-service broadcasting.
This looks more & more like a highly calculated exercise in the dark arts that's done grave damage to public-service broadcasting.
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I ENTIRELY understand why a party way to the left of Labour needs to exist.
I have NO IDEA why it needs to be Your Party, other than ego.
The Greens are RIGHT THERE. Corbyn will be 78 at the next election. And it's a shambles. Give up, lads.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
I have NO IDEA why it needs to be Your Party, other than ego.
The Greens are RIGHT THERE. Corbyn will be 78 at the next election. And it's a shambles. Give up, lads.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
MP Adnan Hussain quits Your Party over ‘persistent infighting’
Blackburn MP criticises ‘struggle for power’ amid tensions between Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I ENTIRELY understand why a party way to the left of Labour needs to exist.
I have NO IDEA why it needs to be Your Party, other than ego.
The Greens are RIGHT THERE. Corbyn will be 78 at the next election. And it's a shambles. Give up, lads.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
I have NO IDEA why it needs to be Your Party, other than ego.
The Greens are RIGHT THERE. Corbyn will be 78 at the next election. And it's a shambles. Give up, lads.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Human rights will be on the ballot at the next general election.
If either Reform or the Tories - or some hellish combination of the two - form the next government, the assault on our rights will be much as we're seeing in the US under Trump.
If either Reform or the Tories - or some hellish combination of the two - form the next government, the assault on our rights will be much as we're seeing in the US under Trump.
November 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Human rights will be on the ballot at the next general election.
If either Reform or the Tories - or some hellish combination of the two - form the next government, the assault on our rights will be much as we're seeing in the US under Trump.
If either Reform or the Tories - or some hellish combination of the two - form the next government, the assault on our rights will be much as we're seeing in the US under Trump.
The privatised water companies are quite literally a national security risk.
They need to be taken back into public hands as a matter or urgency.
As the Green Party has been saying for years.
They need to be taken back into public hands as a matter or urgency.
As the Green Party has been saying for years.
Single fault at Thames Water sewage works could imperil London’s supply, lead to mass evacuations, military on standby.
60-year-old pumping system not replaced.
TW ignored statutory duties, Customer bills hiked to boost exec pay and dividends.
removepaywalls.com/https://www....
60-year-old pumping system not replaced.
TW ignored statutory duties, Customer bills hiked to boost exec pay and dividends.
removepaywalls.com/https://www....
Single fault at Thames Water works could imperil London’s supply
Coppermills plant, which serves up to 4mn people, underscores scale of the challenge for troubled utility
www.ft.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The privatised water companies are quite literally a national security risk.
They need to be taken back into public hands as a matter or urgency.
As the Green Party has been saying for years.
They need to be taken back into public hands as a matter or urgency.
As the Green Party has been saying for years.
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Everything about this interview is brilliant.
The interviewers do a great (and enjoyable!) job and @anthonyslaughter.bsky.social is going to be hugely impactful as part of the first ever group of elected Greens in the Senedd!
(And the carrots do sound delicious!)
The interviewers do a great (and enjoyable!) job and @anthonyslaughter.bsky.social is going to be hugely impactful as part of the first ever group of elected Greens in the Senedd!
(And the carrots do sound delicious!)
We had the leader of the Welsh Greens on the pod.
Apart from presenting him with a bag of carrot batons (obviously) we talked about the party’s chances in Wales next year and the Zack Polanski surge. youtu.be/7xPjR3iFr6A?...
Apart from presenting him with a bag of carrot batons (obviously) we talked about the party’s chances in Wales next year and the Zack Polanski surge. youtu.be/7xPjR3iFr6A?...
Leader of the Green Party in Wales - on the pod | For Wales See Wales
YouTube video by For Wales See Wales
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Everything about this interview is brilliant.
The interviewers do a great (and enjoyable!) job and @anthonyslaughter.bsky.social is going to be hugely impactful as part of the first ever group of elected Greens in the Senedd!
(And the carrots do sound delicious!)
The interviewers do a great (and enjoyable!) job and @anthonyslaughter.bsky.social is going to be hugely impactful as part of the first ever group of elected Greens in the Senedd!
(And the carrots do sound delicious!)
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The BBC needs defending - from outside forces like President Trump and his propaganda values, and from current and future political appointments to its Board within. I raised these huge risks to our national asset with the Culture Secretary this week:
November 14, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The BBC needs defending - from outside forces like President Trump and his propaganda values, and from current and future political appointments to its Board within. I raised these huge risks to our national asset with the Culture Secretary this week:
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Ella's Law, which would make breathing #cleanair a human right, will not likely have its second reading next week.
Yesterday I asked if the Government will make more time in Parliament for this vital Bill to be debated and made law.
Yesterday I asked if the Government will make more time in Parliament for this vital Bill to be debated and made law.
November 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Ella's Law, which would make breathing #cleanair a human right, will not likely have its second reading next week.
Yesterday I asked if the Government will make more time in Parliament for this vital Bill to be debated and made law.
Yesterday I asked if the Government will make more time in Parliament for this vital Bill to be debated and made law.
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“Populism, as I see it, is the 99% versus the 1% — the working majority against a tiny elite that has taken our power and wealth.”
Green Party Leader Zack Polanski speaks to CNN about hope, unity and taking on billionaire-backed politics.
Green Party Leader Zack Polanski speaks to CNN about hope, unity and taking on billionaire-backed politics.
November 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
“Populism, as I see it, is the 99% versus the 1% — the working majority against a tiny elite that has taken our power and wealth.”
Green Party Leader Zack Polanski speaks to CNN about hope, unity and taking on billionaire-backed politics.
Green Party Leader Zack Polanski speaks to CNN about hope, unity and taking on billionaire-backed politics.
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Whow! #GetGreensElected - #VoteGreen in very effective action.
Want to be part of a campaign like this where you live? join.greenparty.org.uk
Want to be part of a campaign like this where you live? join.greenparty.org.uk
Wincheap (Canterbury) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 39.1% (+24.1)
🔶 LDM: 24.1% (-12.2)
➡️ RFM: 16.3% (New)
🌹 LAB: 12.8% (-25.5)
🌳 CON: 7.7% (-2.6)
Green GAIN from Liberal Democrat.
Changes w/ 2023.
🌍 GRN: 39.1% (+24.1)
🔶 LDM: 24.1% (-12.2)
➡️ RFM: 16.3% (New)
🌹 LAB: 12.8% (-25.5)
🌳 CON: 7.7% (-2.6)
Green GAIN from Liberal Democrat.
Changes w/ 2023.
November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Whow! #GetGreensElected - #VoteGreen in very effective action.
Want to be part of a campaign like this where you live? join.greenparty.org.uk
Want to be part of a campaign like this where you live? join.greenparty.org.uk
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NEW: With COP30 being called the ‘Adaptation COP’ my new piece for @resilience.org looks at why 'Adaptation Isn’t Backing Down – It’s Stepping Up'.
www.resilience.org/stories/2025...
www.resilience.org/stories/2025...
November 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
NEW: With COP30 being called the ‘Adaptation COP’ my new piece for @resilience.org looks at why 'Adaptation Isn’t Backing Down – It’s Stepping Up'.
www.resilience.org/stories/2025...
www.resilience.org/stories/2025...
Jeffrey Epstein advised Steve Bannon during 2018 pro-Trump media campaign
Text messages released by US House show convicted sex offender coaching MAGA influencer on political messaging.
MAGA has always been a criminal enterprise.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Text messages released by US House show convicted sex offender coaching MAGA influencer on political messaging.
MAGA has always been a criminal enterprise.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Jeffrey Epstein advised Steve Bannon during 2018 pro-Trump media campaign
Text messages released by US House show convicted sex offender coaching Maga influencer on political messaging
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Jeffrey Epstein advised Steve Bannon during 2018 pro-Trump media campaign
Text messages released by US House show convicted sex offender coaching MAGA influencer on political messaging.
MAGA has always been a criminal enterprise.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Text messages released by US House show convicted sex offender coaching MAGA influencer on political messaging.
MAGA has always been a criminal enterprise.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
If you're sickened by Labour whipping its MPs to vote down amendments that might have made the Planning & Infrastructure Bill less destructive to nature & wildlife...
Maybe it's time to join the Green Party?
join.greenparty.org.uk
Maybe it's time to join the Green Party?
join.greenparty.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
If you're sickened by Labour whipping its MPs to vote down amendments that might have made the Planning & Infrastructure Bill less destructive to nature & wildlife...
Maybe it's time to join the Green Party?
join.greenparty.org.uk
Maybe it's time to join the Green Party?
join.greenparty.org.uk
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One for the Brits.
Epstein wrote a list of names for Steve Bannon. The first one on it is Mandelson
Epstein wrote a list of names for Steve Bannon. The first one on it is Mandelson
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
One for the Brits.
Epstein wrote a list of names for Steve Bannon. The first one on it is Mandelson
Epstein wrote a list of names for Steve Bannon. The first one on it is Mandelson
Hitler's DNA is very far from being an explanation for why he acted as he did - let alone for why millions of Germans fell under his spell (& most fascist dictators don't have undescended testicles or micro-penises).
Still, funny to see how this news has sparked outrage among the Nazis over on X.
Still, funny to see how this news has sparked outrage among the Nazis over on X.
Exclusive: Adolf Hitler’s DNA has been sequenced by scientists
It has:
- shown he had a disorder which impacted his sexual development
- debunked rumours about his ancestry
- shown a high likelihood that he had a neurodivergent condition and/or bipolar disorder
www.thetimes.com/article/e728...
It has:
- shown he had a disorder which impacted his sexual development
- debunked rumours about his ancestry
- shown a high likelihood that he had a neurodivergent condition and/or bipolar disorder
www.thetimes.com/article/e728...
Hitler had hidden genetic sexual disorder, DNA analysis reveals
The Nazi dictator had Kallmann syndrome, which hinders normal puberty and the development of sexual organs, according to groundbreaking research
www.thetimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Hitler's DNA is very far from being an explanation for why he acted as he did - let alone for why millions of Germans fell under his spell (& most fascist dictators don't have undescended testicles or micro-penises).
Still, funny to see how this news has sparked outrage among the Nazis over on X.
Still, funny to see how this news has sparked outrage among the Nazis over on X.
Putin's regime already had plenty of insight into Trump, and almost certainly no shortage of kompromat also. But Epstein was no doubt well placed to add some particularly unpleasant detail to the picture.
November 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Putin's regime already had plenty of insight into Trump, and almost certainly no shortage of kompromat also. But Epstein was no doubt well placed to add some particularly unpleasant detail to the picture.
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Did you know the government spends £2.7 billion a year on tax breaks for oil & gas companies?
I've written to Rachel Reeves to tell her to end this scandal: stop propping up declining oil & gas companies and back workers instead
Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en... @38degrees.bsky.social
I've written to Rachel Reeves to tell her to end this scandal: stop propping up declining oil & gas companies and back workers instead
Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en... @38degrees.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Did you know the government spends £2.7 billion a year on tax breaks for oil & gas companies?
I've written to Rachel Reeves to tell her to end this scandal: stop propping up declining oil & gas companies and back workers instead
Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en... @38degrees.bsky.social
I've written to Rachel Reeves to tell her to end this scandal: stop propping up declining oil & gas companies and back workers instead
Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en... @38degrees.bsky.social
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Votes at 16 — a long-time Green Party policy — looks set to happen by the next general election.
A new report shows young people are informed, engaged and ready.
It’s time to trust them with the vote.
#VotesAt16 #Democracy
A new report shows young people are informed, engaged and ready.
It’s time to trust them with the vote.
#VotesAt16 #Democracy
November 13, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Votes at 16 — a long-time Green Party policy — looks set to happen by the next general election.
A new report shows young people are informed, engaged and ready.
It’s time to trust them with the vote.
#VotesAt16 #Democracy
A new report shows young people are informed, engaged and ready.
It’s time to trust them with the vote.
#VotesAt16 #Democracy
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Fast action on methane is our opportunity to pull the emergency brake on climate change and prevent irreversible tipping points.
The UK's first Methane Action Plan is a very welcome step, and something we’ve long called for, but does it go far enough?
Read our full evaluation ⤵️
The UK's first Methane Action Plan is a very welcome step, and something we’ve long called for, but does it go far enough?
Read our full evaluation ⤵️
How much action is actually in the UK’s Methane Action Plan? » Green Alliance
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment
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November 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Fast action on methane is our opportunity to pull the emergency brake on climate change and prevent irreversible tipping points.
The UK's first Methane Action Plan is a very welcome step, and something we’ve long called for, but does it go far enough?
Read our full evaluation ⤵️
The UK's first Methane Action Plan is a very welcome step, and something we’ve long called for, but does it go far enough?
Read our full evaluation ⤵️
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Another council meeting, heated courtesy of the hot air pumped out by the Tories
Reform fully backed the Tory white paper
Again proving there's nothing different about reform, it's just a more extreme version of the Tory Party, backed by the same billionaires working for the billionaires!
Reform fully backed the Tory white paper
Again proving there's nothing different about reform, it's just a more extreme version of the Tory Party, backed by the same billionaires working for the billionaires!
November 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Another council meeting, heated courtesy of the hot air pumped out by the Tories
Reform fully backed the Tory white paper
Again proving there's nothing different about reform, it's just a more extreme version of the Tory Party, backed by the same billionaires working for the billionaires!
Reform fully backed the Tory white paper
Again proving there's nothing different about reform, it's just a more extreme version of the Tory Party, backed by the same billionaires working for the billionaires!
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The upcoming Animal Welfare Strategy must include a clear plan to phase out cages for hens and farrowing crates for pigs.
These crates are so small that sows can’t even turn around. These practices must end and farmers must be supported with the transition.
These crates are so small that sows can’t even turn around. These practices must end and farmers must be supported with the transition.
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The upcoming Animal Welfare Strategy must include a clear plan to phase out cages for hens and farrowing crates for pigs.
These crates are so small that sows can’t even turn around. These practices must end and farmers must be supported with the transition.
These crates are so small that sows can’t even turn around. These practices must end and farmers must be supported with the transition.
Of course Trump knew about the trafficked girls. And Epstein knew about the laundering of Russian money for Trump.
And Trump knew Epstein knew about the money-laundering.
Trump is now ranting about the "Epstein hoax" just like he rants about the "Russia hoax".
And Trump knew Epstein knew about the money-laundering.
Trump is now ranting about the "Epstein hoax" just like he rants about the "Russia hoax".
The Kremlin disguised a nearly $100 mn payment to Trump in the form of a brokered real estate deal... and both Jeffrey Epstein and William Pulte were involved in the deal. That's very interesting.
November 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Of course Trump knew about the trafficked girls. And Epstein knew about the laundering of Russian money for Trump.
And Trump knew Epstein knew about the money-laundering.
Trump is now ranting about the "Epstein hoax" just like he rants about the "Russia hoax".
And Trump knew Epstein knew about the money-laundering.
Trump is now ranting about the "Epstein hoax" just like he rants about the "Russia hoax".
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We all know. They know. We know they know. They know we know they know.
As Karoline Leavitt concludes her press briefing and walks off, @andrewfeinberg.com asks: "What was the president doing with Virginia Giuffre for hours at Epstein's house?"
She did not respond.
She did not respond.
November 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
We all know. They know. We know they know. They know we know they know.
If I had a daughter or son in the military, I wouldn't want them beholden to the whims of a wife-beating, fascist drunk.
Hegseth: "I don't want my son serving alongside troops that are fat and out of shape, or in combat units with females who can't meet the same combat arms physical standards as men in their units."
November 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM
If I had a daughter or son in the military, I wouldn't want them beholden to the whims of a wife-beating, fascist drunk.
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Says the dude swimming in donations - or are they investments - from private healthcare interests. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
British Medical Association ‘threat to future of NHS’, says Streeting ahead of doctors’ strike
Health secretary accuses doctors’ union of ‘cartel-like behaviour’ and tells it to ‘get real’ over pay demands
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Says the dude swimming in donations - or are they investments - from private healthcare interests. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
If a woman in a pub were coming out with this drivel and then told me she used to be prime minister, I'd suggest she seek psychiatric help at the earliest opportunity.
November 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
If a woman in a pub were coming out with this drivel and then told me she used to be prime minister, I'd suggest she seek psychiatric help at the earliest opportunity.