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LLM. Nottingham Forest, Coffee, and other interesting things.

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Starmer's attempt to play both sides has failed. He tried to look tough on Trump, but failed to condemn the illegal attack.

Then he let US bombers pit stop here.

He's dragged us into the war, and still managed to damage our reputation with the USA in the process.

07.03.2026 22:28 πŸ‘ 694 πŸ” 147 πŸ’¬ 43 πŸ“Œ 8
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I predict a Green wave in the local elections. Anyone who thinks our byelection win was an outlier is mistaken | Zack Polanski Since the Gorton and Denton victory, I have travelled the UK and seen the energy that result unleashed. More will follow, says Zack Polanski, leader of the Green party

"We saw that change in Gorton and Denton – and that result unlocked a new level of confidence for potential Green voters that they can truly vote for what they want and get it."

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

07.03.2026 13:16 πŸ‘ 1126 πŸ” 274 πŸ’¬ 22 πŸ“Œ 19

Energy insecurity. Higher bills. Exposure to catastrophic economic consequences of Trump's wars.

That's what happens when you fail to shift fast enough to renewables, and cut back on support for clean energy.

Let's cut bills & create jobs through a clean power revolution.

06.03.2026 21:25 πŸ‘ 830 πŸ” 233 πŸ’¬ 24 πŸ“Œ 5

Ten seconds in, he codes anti-science transphobic hate and bullshit. Bye bye, Darren. You have found your home.

06.03.2026 17:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Old news!

216,000 now!

Join.greenparty.org.uk

06.03.2026 16:38 πŸ‘ 1103 πŸ” 197 πŸ’¬ 34 πŸ“Œ 17
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Zack Polanski says NHS figure lobbying for Palantir 'absolutely stinks' Zack Polanski furious after NHS insider reportedly pushed for more patient data to be added to Palantir's platform

Zack Polanski says NHS figure lobbying for Palantir 'absolutely stinks'

He’s right

05.03.2026 21:29 πŸ‘ 249 πŸ” 69 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
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No evidence ADHD is being over-diagnosed, say experts Experts are warning that far from being over-diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support and treatment.

Oh and #adhd ... British Journal of Psychiatry whole bunch of experts Professor Tamsin Ford, Head of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge leading ⬇️

www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...

06.03.2026 11:15 πŸ‘ 368 πŸ” 153 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0

My children and grandchildren. All for my selfishness. Damn us to hell.

06.03.2026 15:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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At least 13 hospitals and health facilities hit during attacks on Iran, WHO says Global health body investigating reports that four medics are among the 1,230 people killed in Iran since start of war

More than 1200 people have been killed across Iran, with many more injured and hospitals under attack.

No nation should be able to break intl law with impunity - civilians and healthcare facilities must be protected and those responsible for illegal attacks held to account.

06.03.2026 12:04 πŸ‘ 196 πŸ” 88 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 4
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A few days ago we announced 200,000 members.

The Green Party has 215,000! πŸš€

Join us making hope normal again:

Join.greenparty.org.uk

06.03.2026 08:22 πŸ‘ 1380 πŸ” 326 πŸ’¬ 46 πŸ“Œ 46
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We've just hit 215,000 members.

More than 2,000 people a day have joined us since our historic win in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Come and be a part of the movement which is making hope normal again. Join us πŸ‘‡

06.03.2026 08:01 πŸ‘ 882 πŸ” 262 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 39

πŸ“ˆ 215,000 Green Party members! 😲

πŸ’š Don't get FOMO: Join.greenparty.org.uk

06.03.2026 08:22 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Stunning victory in Stroud last night.

Look at that majority! πŸ’šπŸ˜

Huge congratulations to @helenelliott-boult.bsky.social and the entire team!

Join our movement:

Join.greenparty.org.uk

06.03.2026 08:09 πŸ‘ 2172 πŸ” 462 πŸ’¬ 87 πŸ“Œ 17

5 or 6? A few more than that methinks.

05.03.2026 21:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Picture of Zack Polanski holding a board that says: Will you sign the letter? 

Not in our name: Women in support of the trans+ community

Nion Women logo

notinourname.org.uk

Picture of Zack Polanski holding a board that says: Will you sign the letter? Not in our name: Women in support of the trans+ community Nion Women logo notinourname.org.uk

Thank you to @zackpolanski.bsky.social for your clear support for the trans community. In a political climate where too many are stepping back, visible allyship from political leaders matters.

We were proud to meet Zack at launch of the Trans Lives Report by @transactualuk.bsky.social

04.03.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 787 πŸ” 191 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 11
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Wellingborough & Rushden Green Party members will soon be hitting the streets of Rushden South Ward for the upcoming council by-election on the 19th March. There are no Labour or Lib Dem candidates standing so consider voting for our candidate, Caroline Whiley.

05.03.2026 12:43 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
Dear Shabana,
I notice today that you referred to me in your speech on immigration at the IPPR think tank.
You said: β€œA party leader should not be on the beaches of France encouraging people to
make a perilous crossing on small boats.”
I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised especially after the hateful Labour campaign in Gorton
and Denton, but this is just the latest in a string of lies peddled by a discredited Government
who intentionally fan the flames of racism and division.
When I went to Calais, I was not there to encourage people to travel to the UK. I was there
to see at first hand the suffering your Government and successive Governments have done
in demonising migrants in a pathetic bid to pander to the base instincts of Reform and the
flawed strategy of Morgan McSweeney.
As you will know, if you even bothered to research my visit instead of taking Reform talking
points, I was there to witness the brutality of families living in tents in freezing temperatures. I
filled water tanks and picked up litter.
What that visit did do is confirm my belief that if we are to smash the boat gangs and stop
the boats, we need to offer safer and managed routes for migrants to come to this country.
Showing compassion as a politician is not a crime. In fact, we need to see much more of it.
It reminded me of a young MP who in October 2015 spent three days in Lesbos helping
migrants fleeing war-torn Syria. She posted videos on X, talked about handing out water and
croissants to refugees and food parcels.
When she returned to the UK, she wrote a very moving piece in the New Statesman. She
said β€œwe have to work with our European partners and create new, safe, and legal routes for
refugees to get to Europe. We cannot abandon them to their fate, left as prey for smugglers
whilst risking death on the seas.”
She said β€œmaybe we can make ourselves feel better by saying no-one is making them get on
the boats. And again, the Home Secretary is not entirely wrong when …

Dear Shabana, I notice today that you referred to me in your speech on immigration at the IPPR think tank. You said: β€œA party leader should not be on the beaches of France encouraging people to make a perilous crossing on small boats.” I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised especially after the hateful Labour campaign in Gorton and Denton, but this is just the latest in a string of lies peddled by a discredited Government who intentionally fan the flames of racism and division. When I went to Calais, I was not there to encourage people to travel to the UK. I was there to see at first hand the suffering your Government and successive Governments have done in demonising migrants in a pathetic bid to pander to the base instincts of Reform and the flawed strategy of Morgan McSweeney. As you will know, if you even bothered to research my visit instead of taking Reform talking points, I was there to witness the brutality of families living in tents in freezing temperatures. I filled water tanks and picked up litter. What that visit did do is confirm my belief that if we are to smash the boat gangs and stop the boats, we need to offer safer and managed routes for migrants to come to this country. Showing compassion as a politician is not a crime. In fact, we need to see much more of it. It reminded me of a young MP who in October 2015 spent three days in Lesbos helping migrants fleeing war-torn Syria. She posted videos on X, talked about handing out water and croissants to refugees and food parcels. When she returned to the UK, she wrote a very moving piece in the New Statesman. She said β€œwe have to work with our European partners and create new, safe, and legal routes for refugees to get to Europe. We cannot abandon them to their fate, left as prey for smugglers whilst risking death on the seas.” She said β€œmaybe we can make ourselves feel better by saying no-one is making them get on the boats. And again, the Home Secretary is not entirely wrong when …

Dear Shabana,

Let's clear some things up around migration and remember we're talking about people's lives.

05.03.2026 16:59 πŸ‘ 4879 πŸ” 1784 πŸ’¬ 249 πŸ“Œ 340
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Gorton and Denton showed that people are desperate for a different kind of politics.

But Labour have doubled down: with smears, misrepresentation, and BNP-inspired migration policy.

How low will Labour go? πŸ“‰

05.03.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 280 πŸ” 96 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 3

Champion's League, you mean. ;)

04.03.2026 22:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Shame Yatesy couldn't quite aim it straight.

04.03.2026 22:42 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

#nffc Big T to win it!!!

04.03.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Nah, go score again.

04.03.2026 21:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The lad's learned to score!!!

04.03.2026 21:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#nffc west ham? Oh no we are really fucked

04.03.2026 20:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! Although I could see Awoniyi running left chanel like keenan Davis, MGW doing a central zinkernagle and Jesus tapping home running from inside r to centre like Grabban. I can dream.

04.03.2026 20:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

With MGW central behind please.

04.03.2026 20:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Shades of Cloughie's last season I fear.

04.03.2026 20:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Greens now in second place ahead of Labour for the first time in a new YouGov poll, and just two points behind Reform.

Lowest ever rating for Keir Starmer's party

REF: 23% (-1)
GRN 21% (+4)
LAB 16%(-2)
CON 16%(-2)
LDEM 14%(nc)

03.03.2026 07:17 πŸ‘ 858 πŸ” 207 πŸ’¬ 88 πŸ“Œ 76

It's time we removed the veto powers of the permanent 5 (The US; UK; France; China; Russia) on the UN Security Council, so the UN can do it's job properly.

02.03.2026 13:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

According to the UN, there is no evidence of an immediate nuclear threat from Iran. Whereas the US is expanding it's nuclear / WMD program, which is a terrifying prospect, given it's authoritarian shift. 🧡

02.03.2026 13:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0