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A huge betrayal. Won't lower bills. Won't give us more energy security. Won't insulate from price shocks. And sends a clear message to the world that we are backing new oil and gas drilling. www.lbc.co.uk/article/ed-m...

lbc.co.ukEd Miliband to give green light to first major North Sea gasfield project in decade | LBCThe energy secretary is expected to approve Jackdaw drilling as the Iran war puts pressure on the government over energy security fears

Cleona

@cleonaw.bsky.social

I made a post of this earlier, which popped up just after I had listened to your interview with Tessa Khan. It's crazy, evil. I just wonder... if Ed Miliband grew some integrity and recognized that he really can't change policy from within the Labour party... would you even have him in the Green P?

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Proud Lefty CW💚🏳️‍🌈🇬🇧🇮🇷🎧

@proudleftycw.bsky.social

3 Apr

There are opinion differences in all Parties, but in Labour, dissent means expulsion. The Green Party doesn't have whips. I'm sure Milliband would be welcome. Difference of opinion does not exclude you. Unlike Starmer, Zack steers the Green Party. He does not dictate its policy or membership.

Cleona

@cleonaw.bsky.social

3 Apr

The lack of whips is such a great aspect of the GP, but surely the leadership has to have final say on accepting an MP from another party? I think Miliband's one of the better Labour ones, but not exactly socialist.

Proud Lefty CW💚🏳️‍🌈🇬🇧🇮🇷🎧

@proudleftycw.bsky.social

3 Apr

I much agree. Milliband would have talks with Zack and Zack the Party before Ed would resign and cross the floor. Aparently several Labour MPs are already talking to him but unable to get a guarantee that the local members would reselect them at the general election. It is a sticking point.

Cleona

@cleonaw.bsky.social

3 Apr

Another aspect of a UBI I hadn't considered... more integrity in politics? I can imagine that if you've given up your job to be an MP, the idea that you'd change parties for ethical reasons might mean you can't pay your bills might be a worry. (And favours rich MPs). But UBI would be a safety net.