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⏰️ It's time for a bold, green budget that brings down bills, tackles inequality and works to protect our environment. Will Labour deliver?

Labour now briefing young people won't get the same minimum wage uplift. Even Starmer didn't break this pledge. Workers rights mean same rights, pay & conditions, same rate for the same job. What does this Labour government have against young people? inews.co.uk/news/politic...

We’ve seen this script before. This Labour government won’t take action for the people who so desperately need change right now.

The world needed hope right now - and Brazil delivered it. After a wave of pro-American far-right candidates swept Latin America, Lula defied the odds. The world's fourth largest democracy has been saved from far-right authoritarianism. Here's to hope ✊

"This is deeply irresponsible from a Labour government" Zack Polanski speaks to The National about Labour's approval of new gas drilling.

This week's Budget must tackle the cost-of-living crisis. Tax the super-rich. End austerity.

It is time to cut tax breaks for big tech and use it to fund warmer homes. Here's our policy to lower energy bills, explained in 30 seconds.

End the tax breaks for big tech. Use the money to fund warmer homes!

Well said @zackpolanski.bsky.social 👏👏

🔥🔥🔥🔥15,000 people have already signed. Add your name now: weownit.org.uk/stopthebailout We have until Thursday, 29th Oct, to get Andy Burnham to BLOCK THE THAMES WATER BAILOUT Now's the moment. Please sign and share widely.

On going ahead with Jackdaw "@zackpolanski.bsky.social.. says this is a betrayal of all of our futures.. do you really think this is the right thing to do?" Miatta Fahnbulleh: "Well look I do.. we have seen that climate change is here.. heat waves, wild fires, drought.. its a pragmatic decision"

While we were discussing how to end perverse polluter advertising that fuels climate chaos, the UK's Energy Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh was on BBC News promoting Shell and the Jackdaw gasfield approval by wearing a jacket adorned with a Shell logo h/t @lindaaspey.bsky.social

Miatta can clearly see right from wrong but she's rowed into line twice with a Labour government siding with Shell and Donald Trump on climate vandalism, and into line now on cruel immigration reforms. What is the point of Labour if they can't even do the basics to protect people and the planet?

The same disastrous policies, but timed so they get less bad publicity. This government really thinks we are mugs.

Won’t lower energy bills. Won’t boost energy security And creates just 27 jobs. Compared to all the benefits of investing in renewables and insulating our homes. www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/zac...

Sixty years ago, 116 children and 28 adults lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster. Today, we remember those who died, their loved ones, and a community forever changed by this tragedy. The stars in the night sky symbolise those whose memory lives on. Cofiwch Aberfan.

The dangers of industrial accidents and corporate negligence are all too real and must never be forgotten. The lives lost, a community devastated, family pain never to be healed. There are still lessons to be learned to ensure this doesn't ever happen again.

My colleague @sianberry.bsky.social is spot on. I know many Labour MPs know the Home Secretary's plans on indefinite leave to remain are cruel and unfair. Now is the time for decent MPs to stand up.

Zack Polanski reacts to the Labour Government giving the go-ahead to the Jackdaw gas field 'It's about profiting for Donald Trump, for Shell, and the rich donors who donate to the Labour Government' Watch The National Podcast on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts

On 21 October 1966, 144 people lost their lives, including 116 children, when a heap of coal slid into the village of Aberfan. At 9:15am today, we will join in a minute's silence to remember those who died, and the families and community whose lives were changed forever. #Aberfan60

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The signal it gives to every country in the world is we are not in a climate crisis. That it’s ok to drill and dig for fossil fuels .All to appease a far right Trump Government Burnham is actually turning out even worse than Starmer and that is such a low bar to start with More lies More betrayal

Jackdaw is climate vandalism. Labour are putting Shell's profits before people and planet.

Dreadful decision. The oil companies lied and lied about global warming. They knew what would happen but put profits first. This will not reduce your energy bills but will increase Shell’s profits. The plutocrats have won. Vote Green when you can like your life depends on it - because it does.

“People are dying every single day. And my party is unified on saying this government is still arming that genocide.” Zack Polanski on the Labour government's continued involvement in Gaza and the fight for Palestinian rights. #BBCLauraK

Will Labour next week in the budget tell us sad stories about "difficult decisions" and how there's "no money left?" Or will this Labour Government challenge the broken economic thinking that has lead us to this place? And tax the assets of multimillionaires & billionaires? 👀

The the Institute of Economic Affairs is an anonymously-funded neoliberal think tank whose alumni appear on the BBC virtually every day of the week without viewers having a clue whose interests they represent, in flagrant violation of the BBC's own editorial guidelines. #PoliticsLive

The Dept for Health and Social Care told us to take down our spoof video criticising Palantir’s NHS contract. We checked with our lawyers, and we’ve not done anything wrong. So we’re reposting it, in case you missed it 👀

Young people need opportunities, not more cuts. It's time to invest in proper jobs, training and a future they can build on.

When will this Labour Government stop tinkering? Thames Water is a busted flush. It's worthless. Cheer up the nation. Nationalise it now. Not a penny compensation. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

The Energy Secretary says North Sea drilling “won’t take a penny off energy bills.” The Health Secretary says summer heatwaves put pressure on the NHS. So where’s the Government’s impact assessment? If they don’t have one, they should delay the decision on drilling for oil & gas until they do.

It’s obvious to everyone who’s not financially invested in this, that rosebank and jackdaw should not go ahead.

The climate crisis is a health crisis. That's why I have written to Yvette Cooper to ask her what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Energy Security & Net Zero about the potential health impacts of emissions from allowing drilling at Rosebank and Jackdaw.

3 reasons to Join the Green Party today: Real change, not more of the same. People and planet, not profit. Democracy. Ready to join?

The Labour Government are still continuing to arm a genocide. They're still locking up pensioners who hold up cardboard signs. And Palestinians are still being murdered every single day. The Green Party will always unapologetically speak the truth. youtu.be/BKC9mSBFpBA?...

Laura can't get the upper hand when faced with Zack telling the truth

"The context of this is how black and brown people are treated when they enter public life," @mothinali.bsky.social on his High Court win www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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“Andy Burnham is adopting the language of the Green Party. The question is, will they adopt our policies? All the evidence so far is Labour isn't going to do that.” Zack Polanski on changing rhetoric but not changing action from the new Prime Minister, on #BBCLauraK

​Sheffield will not be dictated to by London. ​We stand firm. We stand united. We stand for justice, equality & human rights for ALL. 💚🇵🇸 ​Read Green Group Leader Cllr @angelaargenzio.bsky.social's open letter 👇 sheffieldgreenparty.org.uk/2026/10/16/s...

Not Laura Kuenssberg promoting the idea that local councillors are helplessly watching BBC 1 on a Sunday morning for guidance rather than... actually just democratically elected local leaders very capable of making their own decisions.

Fantastic from Zack.

Lower bills. Invest in renewables. No to new oil and gas. Peace & Justice around the world. Join.greenparty.org.uk

Labour Cabinet ministers won't even try to defend proscribing Palestine Action. Because they know they'd be defending the indefensible.

The left can't advocate any sort of meaningful change without enraging the media. It is utterly unavoidable. We can win unprecedented levels of support by taking on hard fights and having the courage of our convictions. The Green party is more successful than ever because we've understood this.

My friend and colleague @mothinali.bsky.social is a hero, working to heal divisions. His win today against right wing smears is not only for him but for all global majority politicians whatever party they serve in their fight against lies and abuse. www.thenational.scot/news/2664344...

As the Green Party grows, the attacks on our movement are getting louder. We are building a real alternative to the failed status quo. Join us: Join.greenparty.org.uk