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hago 14.02 8ST Polanski is now referring to the Manchester synagogue attack. 44 I'm one of five Jewish people to lead a British political party in the last 100 years. And that also means that I do want to spend a moment to mark yesterday’s awful attack. As a Jewish man raised in north Manchester - I feel this deeply and my heart is with the community. More widely I am the product of migration. It’s why defending migrants matters so much to me. It’s a common Jewish experience - a tale as old as time. Now my Jewish ancestry is confusing and muddled because we’ve always been on the run but from what I can gather together, they started in a Jewish town in Lativa - fled from Pogroms - to Ukraine - more pogroms - Poland - Nazis - to England where they faced their challenges from antisemitism. They changed their name to sound more English - and I changed it back, knowing that real pride comes from no longer hiding who you are. He is now talking about the co-deputy leaders of the party (elected on the same day he was elected). 44 Mothin [Ali], son of a steelworker, whose parents came from what is now Bangladesh in the 60s. Rachel [Millward] who, apart from a Danish great grandad and a Welsh Grandma, has family roots tied to England as far back as she knows. One brought up Jewish. One raised Muslim. One a child of the Church. A leadership with three different backstories, in a country enriched by people from all over the world.
hago 14.02 8ST Polanski is now referring to the Manchester synagogue attack. 44 I'm one of five Jewish people to lead a British political party in the last 100 years. And that also means that I do want to spend a moment to mark yesterday’s awful attack. As a Jewish man raised in north Manchester - I feel this deeply and my heart is with the community. More widely I am the product of migration. It’s why defending migrants matters so much to me. It’s a common Jewish experience - a tale as old as time. Now my Jewish ancestry is confusing and muddled because we’ve always been on the run but from what I can gather together, they started in a Jewish town in Lativa - fled from Pogroms - to Ukraine - more pogroms - Poland - Nazis - to England where they faced their challenges from antisemitism. They changed their name to sound more English - and I changed it back, knowing that real pride comes from no longer hiding who you are. He is now talking about the co-deputy leaders of the party (elected on the same day he was elected). 44 Mothin [Ali], son of a steelworker, whose parents came from what is now Bangladesh in the 60s. Rachel [Millward] who, apart from a Danish great grandad and a Welsh Grandma, has family roots tied to England as far back as she knows. One brought up Jewish. One raised Muslim. One a child of the Church. A leadership with three different backstories, in a country enriched by people from all over the world.
hago 14.02 8ST Polanski is now referring to the Manchester synagogue attack. 44 I'm one of five Jewish people to lead a British political party in the last 100 years. And that also means that I do want to spend a moment to mark yesterday’s awful attack. As a Jewish man raised in north Manchester - I feel this deeply and my heart is with the community. More widely I am the product of migration. It’s why defending migrants matters so much to me. It’s a common Jewish experience - a tale as old as time. Now my Jewish ancestry is confusing and muddled because we’ve always been on the run but from what I can gather together, they started in a Jewish town in Lativa - fled from Pogroms - to Ukraine - more pogroms - Poland - Nazis - to England where they faced their challenges from antisemitism. They changed their name to sound more English - and I changed it back, knowing that real pride comes from no longer hiding who you are. He is now talking about the co-deputy leaders of the party (elected on the same day he was elected). 44 Mothin [Ali], son of a steelworker, whose parents came from what is now Bangladesh in the 60s. Rachel [Millward] who, apart from a Danish great grandad and a Welsh Grandma, has family roots tied to England as far back as she knows. One brought up Jewish. One raised Muslim. One a child of the Church. A leadership with three different backstories, in a country enriched by people from all over the world.
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4hago 13.55 BST Polanski says 'economic model based on austerity and privatisation’ to blame for Britain's problems Polanski says on his first full day as leader he went to Clacton - not a phrase you hear often from the constituency’s MP (Nigel Farage), he jokes. He says people there felt neglected. They need bold policies. 44 We're here to turn our country around. At every opportunity, from the doorstep to the TV Studio, our message is that the Green Party will bring down your bills, cut the cost of living and protect our NHS. Polanski says the country’s problems pre-date Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves. M1 These issues are rooted in an economic model built on austerity and privatisation. But this party is clear. We will break the shackles of poverty and hardship that lock so many in. We will end rip off Britain. And we will make sure that the very wealthiest pay more tax.
4hago 13.55 BST Polanski says 'economic model based on austerity and privatisation’ to blame for Britain's problems Polanski says on his first full day as leader he went to Clacton - not a phrase you hear often from the constituency’s MP (Nigel Farage), he jokes. He says people there felt neglected. They need bold policies. 44 We're here to turn our country around. At every opportunity, from the doorstep to the TV Studio, our message is that the Green Party will bring down your bills, cut the cost of living and protect our NHS. Polanski says the country’s problems pre-date Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves. M1 These issues are rooted in an economic model built on austerity and privatisation. But this party is clear. We will break the shackles of poverty and hardship that lock so many in. We will end rip off Britain. And we will make sure that the very wealthiest pay more tax.
4hago 13.55 BST Polanski says 'economic model based on austerity and privatisation’ to blame for Britain's problems Polanski says on his first full day as leader he went to Clacton - not a phrase you hear often from the constituency’s MP (Nigel Farage), he jokes. He says people there felt neglected. They need bold policies. 44 We're here to turn our country around. At every opportunity, from the doorstep to the TV Studio, our message is that the Green Party will bring down your bills, cut the cost of living and protect our NHS. Polanski says the country’s problems pre-date Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves. M1 These issues are rooted in an economic model built on austerity and privatisation. But this party is clear. We will break the shackles of poverty and hardship that lock so many in. We will end rip off Britain. And we will make sure that the very wealthiest pay more tax.
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@Lazarou@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago
4hago 14.05 BST 'We'll say it loud, say it clear, migrants and refugees welcome here, says Polanski Polanski turns to Labour. 44 The prime minister might call this an Island of strangers. When Farage says jump, Labour might say ‘how high’. But the Greens won’t dance to the tune of a Trump-loving, tax-avoiding, science-denying, NHS-dismantling corporate stooge. He is referring to Nigel Farage, of course. This gets the longest and loudest applause of the speech so far. Polanski tells members to stay on their feet, because they will want to applaud his next line. 44 We will say it loud, and we will say it clear, migrants and refugees are “welcome here”.
4hago 14.05 BST 'We'll say it loud, say it clear, migrants and refugees welcome here, says Polanski Polanski turns to Labour. 44 The prime minister might call this an Island of strangers. When Farage says jump, Labour might say ‘how high’. But the Greens won’t dance to the tune of a Trump-loving, tax-avoiding, science-denying, NHS-dismantling corporate stooge. He is referring to Nigel Farage, of course. This gets the longest and loudest applause of the speech so far. Polanski tells members to stay on their feet, because they will want to applaud his next line. 44 We will say it loud, and we will say it clear, migrants and refugees are “welcome here”.
4hago 14.05 BST 'We'll say it loud, say it clear, migrants and refugees welcome here, says Polanski Polanski turns to Labour. 44 The prime minister might call this an Island of strangers. When Farage says jump, Labour might say ‘how high’. But the Greens won’t dance to the tune of a Trump-loving, tax-avoiding, science-denying, NHS-dismantling corporate stooge. He is referring to Nigel Farage, of course. This gets the longest and loudest applause of the speech so far. Polanski tells members to stay on their feet, because they will want to applaud his next line. 44 We will say it loud, and we will say it clear, migrants and refugees are “welcome here”.
Lazarou Monkey Terror 🚀💙🌈
@Lazarou@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago
hago 14.02 8ST Polanski is now referring to the Manchester synagogue attack. 44 I'm one of five Jewish people to lead a British political party in the last 100 years. And that also means that I do want to spend a moment to mark yesterday’s awful attack. As a Jewish man raised in north Manchester - I feel this deeply and my heart is with the community. More widely I am the product of migration. It’s why defending migrants matters so much to me. It’s a common Jewish experience - a tale as old as time. Now my Jewish ancestry is confusing and muddled because we’ve always been on the run but from what I can gather together, they started in a Jewish town in Lativa - fled from Pogroms - to Ukraine - more pogroms - Poland - Nazis - to England where they faced their challenges from antisemitism. They changed their name to sound more English - and I changed it back, knowing that real pride comes from no longer hiding who you are. He is now talking about the co-deputy leaders of the party (elected on the same day he was elected). 44 Mothin [Ali], son of a steelworker, whose parents came from what is now Bangladesh in the 60s. Rachel [Millward] who, apart from a Danish great grandad and a Welsh Grandma, has family roots tied to England as far back as she knows. One brought up Jewish. One raised Muslim. One a child of the Church. A leadership with three different backstories, in a country enriched by people from all over the world.
hago 14.02 8ST Polanski is now referring to the Manchester synagogue attack. 44 I'm one of five Jewish people to lead a British political party in the last 100 years. And that also means that I do want to spend a moment to mark yesterday’s awful attack. As a Jewish man raised in north Manchester - I feel this deeply and my heart is with the community. More widely I am the product of migration. It’s why defending migrants matters so much to me. It’s a common Jewish experience - a tale as old as time. Now my Jewish ancestry is confusing and muddled because we’ve always been on the run but from what I can gather together, they started in a Jewish town in Lativa - fled from Pogroms - to Ukraine - more pogroms - Poland - Nazis - to England where they faced their challenges from antisemitism. They changed their name to sound more English - and I changed it back, knowing that real pride comes from no longer hiding who you are. He is now talking about the co-deputy leaders of the party (elected on the same day he was elected). 44 Mothin [Ali], son of a steelworker, whose parents came from what is now Bangladesh in the 60s. Rachel [Millward] who, apart from a Danish great grandad and a Welsh Grandma, has family roots tied to England as far back as she knows. One brought up Jewish. One raised Muslim. One a child of the Church. A leadership with three different backstories, in a country enriched by people from all over the world.
hago 14.02 8ST Polanski is now referring to the Manchester synagogue attack. 44 I'm one of five Jewish people to lead a British political party in the last 100 years. And that also means that I do want to spend a moment to mark yesterday’s awful attack. As a Jewish man raised in north Manchester - I feel this deeply and my heart is with the community. More widely I am the product of migration. It’s why defending migrants matters so much to me. It’s a common Jewish experience - a tale as old as time. Now my Jewish ancestry is confusing and muddled because we’ve always been on the run but from what I can gather together, they started in a Jewish town in Lativa - fled from Pogroms - to Ukraine - more pogroms - Poland - Nazis - to England where they faced their challenges from antisemitism. They changed their name to sound more English - and I changed it back, knowing that real pride comes from no longer hiding who you are. He is now talking about the co-deputy leaders of the party (elected on the same day he was elected). 44 Mothin [Ali], son of a steelworker, whose parents came from what is now Bangladesh in the 60s. Rachel [Millward] who, apart from a Danish great grandad and a Welsh Grandma, has family roots tied to England as far back as she knows. One brought up Jewish. One raised Muslim. One a child of the Church. A leadership with three different backstories, in a country enriched by people from all over the world.
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@Lazarou@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago
3hago 14.08 BST Polanski says Greens want to stop small boats by having safe and legal routes for asylum seekers Polanski says the Green party would stop the boats by setting up safe and legal routes for asylum seekers. Referring to a conversation in Clacton, he says: 44 We talked a little. We found common ground on some things - and other things there’s still clearly work to do. I told him how the Green Party wanted to stop the small boats too. But we want to stop them through safe and legal routes.
3hago 14.08 BST Polanski says Greens want to stop small boats by having safe and legal routes for asylum seekers Polanski says the Green party would stop the boats by setting up safe and legal routes for asylum seekers. Referring to a conversation in Clacton, he says: 44 We talked a little. We found common ground on some things - and other things there’s still clearly work to do. I told him how the Green Party wanted to stop the small boats too. But we want to stop them through safe and legal routes.
3hago 14.08 BST Polanski says Greens want to stop small boats by having safe and legal routes for asylum seekers Polanski says the Green party would stop the boats by setting up safe and legal routes for asylum seekers. Referring to a conversation in Clacton, he says: 44 We talked a little. We found common ground on some things - and other things there’s still clearly work to do. I told him how the Green Party wanted to stop the small boats too. But we want to stop them through safe and legal routes.
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@Lazarou@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago
4hago 14.05 BST 'We'll say it loud, say it clear, migrants and refugees welcome here, says Polanski Polanski turns to Labour. 44 The prime minister might call this an Island of strangers. When Farage says jump, Labour might say ‘how high’. But the Greens won’t dance to the tune of a Trump-loving, tax-avoiding, science-denying, NHS-dismantling corporate stooge. He is referring to Nigel Farage, of course. This gets the longest and loudest applause of the speech so far. Polanski tells members to stay on their feet, because they will want to applaud his next line. 44 We will say it loud, and we will say it clear, migrants and refugees are “welcome here”.
4hago 14.05 BST 'We'll say it loud, say it clear, migrants and refugees welcome here, says Polanski Polanski turns to Labour. 44 The prime minister might call this an Island of strangers. When Farage says jump, Labour might say ‘how high’. But the Greens won’t dance to the tune of a Trump-loving, tax-avoiding, science-denying, NHS-dismantling corporate stooge. He is referring to Nigel Farage, of course. This gets the longest and loudest applause of the speech so far. Polanski tells members to stay on their feet, because they will want to applaud his next line. 44 We will say it loud, and we will say it clear, migrants and refugees are “welcome here”.
4hago 14.05 BST 'We'll say it loud, say it clear, migrants and refugees welcome here, says Polanski Polanski turns to Labour. 44 The prime minister might call this an Island of strangers. When Farage says jump, Labour might say ‘how high’. But the Greens won’t dance to the tune of a Trump-loving, tax-avoiding, science-denying, NHS-dismantling corporate stooge. He is referring to Nigel Farage, of course. This gets the longest and loudest applause of the speech so far. Polanski tells members to stay on their feet, because they will want to applaud his next line. 44 We will say it loud, and we will say it clear, migrants and refugees are “welcome here”.
Lazarou Monkey Terror 🚀💙🌈
@Lazarou@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago
3hago 1410 8ST Polanski says Starmer's decision to recognise Palestinian statehood 'deeply cynical Polanski turns to Gaza, and he condemns the motives behind Keir Starmer recognising the state of Palestine. 44 When mass slaughter is happening In Palestine. We will not be silent. When governments try to silence dissent. We will not be silent. And when Keir Starmer - in one of the most deeply cynical and morbid acts I've seen in my lifetime - decides to recognise a palestinian state at the same moment that his government is an active participant in the murdering of the Palestinians, then we must never be silent. Let it be heard across our country but a call that is now echoing around the world. We must stop selling arms to Israel. We must stop sharing intelligence. We must do everything we can to stop the genocide.
3hago 1410 8ST Polanski says Starmer's decision to recognise Palestinian statehood 'deeply cynical Polanski turns to Gaza, and he condemns the motives behind Keir Starmer recognising the state of Palestine. 44 When mass slaughter is happening In Palestine. We will not be silent. When governments try to silence dissent. We will not be silent. And when Keir Starmer - in one of the most deeply cynical and morbid acts I've seen in my lifetime - decides to recognise a palestinian state at the same moment that his government is an active participant in the murdering of the Palestinians, then we must never be silent. Let it be heard across our country but a call that is now echoing around the world. We must stop selling arms to Israel. We must stop sharing intelligence. We must do everything we can to stop the genocide.
3hago 1410 8ST Polanski says Starmer's decision to recognise Palestinian statehood 'deeply cynical Polanski turns to Gaza, and he condemns the motives behind Keir Starmer recognising the state of Palestine. 44 When mass slaughter is happening In Palestine. We will not be silent. When governments try to silence dissent. We will not be silent. And when Keir Starmer - in one of the most deeply cynical and morbid acts I've seen in my lifetime - decides to recognise a palestinian state at the same moment that his government is an active participant in the murdering of the Palestinians, then we must never be silent. Let it be heard across our country but a call that is now echoing around the world. We must stop selling arms to Israel. We must stop sharing intelligence. We must do everything we can to stop the genocide.
Lazarou Monkey Terror 🚀💙🌈
@Lazarou@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago
3hago 14.08 BST Polanski says Greens want to stop small boats by having safe and legal routes for asylum seekers Polanski says the Green party would stop the boats by setting up safe and legal routes for asylum seekers. Referring to a conversation in Clacton, he says: 44 We talked a little. We found common ground on some things - and other things there’s still clearly work to do. I told him how the Green Party wanted to stop the small boats too. But we want to stop them through safe and legal routes.
3hago 14.08 BST Polanski says Greens want to stop small boats by having safe and legal routes for asylum seekers Polanski says the Green party would stop the boats by setting up safe and legal routes for asylum seekers. Referring to a conversation in Clacton, he says: 44 We talked a little. We found common ground on some things - and other things there’s still clearly work to do. I told him how the Green Party wanted to stop the small boats too. But we want to stop them through safe and legal routes.
3hago 14.08 BST Polanski says Greens want to stop small boats by having safe and legal routes for asylum seekers Polanski says the Green party would stop the boats by setting up safe and legal routes for asylum seekers. Referring to a conversation in Clacton, he says: 44 We talked a little. We found common ground on some things - and other things there’s still clearly work to do. I told him how the Green Party wanted to stop the small boats too. But we want to stop them through safe and legal routes.
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@Lazarou@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago
3hago 14.1185T And Polanski goes on to attack Labour for its record on civil rights. 44 This country has a proud tradition of protecting civil liberties - but once again a Labour government is cracking down on our rights. From terrorist proscription against protesters To banning journalists from their conference To diving into a rushed evidence-free plan for digital IDs that are likely to discriminate against minorities The alarm bells of authoritarianism are now ringing. And it’s down to us, the Green party, to take a stand and say that our rights and our liberties are not negotiable, and we will do everything in our power to protect both our privacy and defend our juries.
3hago 14.1185T And Polanski goes on to attack Labour for its record on civil rights. 44 This country has a proud tradition of protecting civil liberties - but once again a Labour government is cracking down on our rights. From terrorist proscription against protesters To banning journalists from their conference To diving into a rushed evidence-free plan for digital IDs that are likely to discriminate against minorities The alarm bells of authoritarianism are now ringing. And it’s down to us, the Green party, to take a stand and say that our rights and our liberties are not negotiable, and we will do everything in our power to protect both our privacy and defend our juries.
3hago 14.1185T And Polanski goes on to attack Labour for its record on civil rights. 44 This country has a proud tradition of protecting civil liberties - but once again a Labour government is cracking down on our rights. From terrorist proscription against protesters To banning journalists from their conference To diving into a rushed evidence-free plan for digital IDs that are likely to discriminate against minorities The alarm bells of authoritarianism are now ringing. And it’s down to us, the Green party, to take a stand and say that our rights and our liberties are not negotiable, and we will do everything in our power to protect both our privacy and defend our juries.
Lazarou Monkey Terror 🚀💙🌈
@Lazarou@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago
3hago 1410 8ST Polanski says Starmer's decision to recognise Palestinian statehood 'deeply cynical Polanski turns to Gaza, and he condemns the motives behind Keir Starmer recognising the state of Palestine. 44 When mass slaughter is happening In Palestine. We will not be silent. When governments try to silence dissent. We will not be silent. And when Keir Starmer - in one of the most deeply cynical and morbid acts I've seen in my lifetime - decides to recognise a palestinian state at the same moment that his government is an active participant in the murdering of the Palestinians, then we must never be silent. Let it be heard across our country but a call that is now echoing around the world. We must stop selling arms to Israel. We must stop sharing intelligence. We must do everything we can to stop the genocide.
3hago 1410 8ST Polanski says Starmer's decision to recognise Palestinian statehood 'deeply cynical Polanski turns to Gaza, and he condemns the motives behind Keir Starmer recognising the state of Palestine. 44 When mass slaughter is happening In Palestine. We will not be silent. When governments try to silence dissent. We will not be silent. And when Keir Starmer - in one of the most deeply cynical and morbid acts I've seen in my lifetime - decides to recognise a palestinian state at the same moment that his government is an active participant in the murdering of the Palestinians, then we must never be silent. Let it be heard across our country but a call that is now echoing around the world. We must stop selling arms to Israel. We must stop sharing intelligence. We must do everything we can to stop the genocide.
3hago 1410 8ST Polanski says Starmer's decision to recognise Palestinian statehood 'deeply cynical Polanski turns to Gaza, and he condemns the motives behind Keir Starmer recognising the state of Palestine. 44 When mass slaughter is happening In Palestine. We will not be silent. When governments try to silence dissent. We will not be silent. And when Keir Starmer - in one of the most deeply cynical and morbid acts I've seen in my lifetime - decides to recognise a palestinian state at the same moment that his government is an active participant in the murdering of the Palestinians, then we must never be silent. Let it be heard across our country but a call that is now echoing around the world. We must stop selling arms to Israel. We must stop sharing intelligence. We must do everything we can to stop the genocide.
Lazarou Monkey Terror 🚀💙🌈
@Lazarou@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago
3hago 14.178ST Polanski is now talking about his boyfriend, Richie, who works in palliative care. 44 Caring for people, working for the public - showing kindness and compassion. Thats the most patriotic thing I could possibly ever imagine. As well as thanking Richie, he thanks everyone in the party for what they do. 44 Look at next year alone and get ready for some bold politics. We're fighting to win our first ever directly elected mayor in Hackney. We’re campaigning to win more seats in more places than ever before. And we are on the cusp of winning our first ever seats on the Senedd. In many areas, the party is ready to win.
3hago 14.178ST Polanski is now talking about his boyfriend, Richie, who works in palliative care. 44 Caring for people, working for the public - showing kindness and compassion. Thats the most patriotic thing I could possibly ever imagine. As well as thanking Richie, he thanks everyone in the party for what they do. 44 Look at next year alone and get ready for some bold politics. We're fighting to win our first ever directly elected mayor in Hackney. We’re campaigning to win more seats in more places than ever before. And we are on the cusp of winning our first ever seats on the Senedd. In many areas, the party is ready to win.
3hago 14.178ST Polanski is now talking about his boyfriend, Richie, who works in palliative care. 44 Caring for people, working for the public - showing kindness and compassion. Thats the most patriotic thing I could possibly ever imagine. As well as thanking Richie, he thanks everyone in the party for what they do. 44 Look at next year alone and get ready for some bold politics. We're fighting to win our first ever directly elected mayor in Hackney. We’re campaigning to win more seats in more places than ever before. And we are on the cusp of winning our first ever seats on the Senedd. In many areas, the party is ready to win.
Lazarou Monkey Terror 🚀💙🌈
@Lazarou@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago
3hago 14.1185T And Polanski goes on to attack Labour for its record on civil rights. 44 This country has a proud tradition of protecting civil liberties - but once again a Labour government is cracking down on our rights. From terrorist proscription against protesters To banning journalists from their conference To diving into a rushed evidence-free plan for digital IDs that are likely to discriminate against minorities The alarm bells of authoritarianism are now ringing. And it’s down to us, the Green party, to take a stand and say that our rights and our liberties are not negotiable, and we will do everything in our power to protect both our privacy and defend our juries.
3hago 14.1185T And Polanski goes on to attack Labour for its record on civil rights. 44 This country has a proud tradition of protecting civil liberties - but once again a Labour government is cracking down on our rights. From terrorist proscription against protesters To banning journalists from their conference To diving into a rushed evidence-free plan for digital IDs that are likely to discriminate against minorities The alarm bells of authoritarianism are now ringing. And it’s down to us, the Green party, to take a stand and say that our rights and our liberties are not negotiable, and we will do everything in our power to protect both our privacy and defend our juries.
3hago 14.1185T And Polanski goes on to attack Labour for its record on civil rights. 44 This country has a proud tradition of protecting civil liberties - but once again a Labour government is cracking down on our rights. From terrorist proscription against protesters To banning journalists from their conference To diving into a rushed evidence-free plan for digital IDs that are likely to discriminate against minorities The alarm bells of authoritarianism are now ringing. And it’s down to us, the Green party, to take a stand and say that our rights and our liberties are not negotiable, and we will do everything in our power to protect both our privacy and defend our juries.
Lazarou Monkey Terror 🚀💙🌈
@Lazarou@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago
3nago 1414857 Polanski says Greens can't be effective environmentalists without talking about inequality Polanski turns to the climate. He says he is often asked if the Green party is an environmental movement or a social justice movement. 44 As if you can’t speak up for our working class or LGBT+ communities at the same time as challenging fossil fuel companies. Lets clear this up. You can’t be an effective environmentalist without talking about the deep inequality in our society. The climate crisis is also the cost of living crisis and will hit the poorest communities hardest. Food inflation is made worse by climate breakdown. We live in one of the most nature depleted countries in the world - and we have just had the hottest summer on record. Labour made a pledge for £28bn on Green investment before the election. They ditched it before they even got a sniff of power.
3nago 1414857 Polanski says Greens can't be effective environmentalists without talking about inequality Polanski turns to the climate. He says he is often asked if the Green party is an environmental movement or a social justice movement. 44 As if you can’t speak up for our working class or LGBT+ communities at the same time as challenging fossil fuel companies. Lets clear this up. You can’t be an effective environmentalist without talking about the deep inequality in our society. The climate crisis is also the cost of living crisis and will hit the poorest communities hardest. Food inflation is made worse by climate breakdown. We live in one of the most nature depleted countries in the world - and we have just had the hottest summer on record. Labour made a pledge for £28bn on Green investment before the election. They ditched it before they even got a sniff of power.
3nago 1414857 Polanski says Greens can't be effective environmentalists without talking about inequality Polanski turns to the climate. He says he is often asked if the Green party is an environmental movement or a social justice movement. 44 As if you can’t speak up for our working class or LGBT+ communities at the same time as challenging fossil fuel companies. Lets clear this up. You can’t be an effective environmentalist without talking about the deep inequality in our society. The climate crisis is also the cost of living crisis and will hit the poorest communities hardest. Food inflation is made worse by climate breakdown. We live in one of the most nature depleted countries in the world - and we have just had the hottest summer on record. Labour made a pledge for £28bn on Green investment before the election. They ditched it before they even got a sniff of power.
Lazarou Monkey Terror 🚀💙🌈
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3hago 14.178ST Polanski is now talking about his boyfriend, Richie, who works in palliative care. 44 Caring for people, working for the public - showing kindness and compassion. Thats the most patriotic thing I could possibly ever imagine. As well as thanking Richie, he thanks everyone in the party for what they do. 44 Look at next year alone and get ready for some bold politics. We're fighting to win our first ever directly elected mayor in Hackney. We’re campaigning to win more seats in more places than ever before. And we are on the cusp of winning our first ever seats on the Senedd. In many areas, the party is ready to win.
3hago 14.178ST Polanski is now talking about his boyfriend, Richie, who works in palliative care. 44 Caring for people, working for the public - showing kindness and compassion. Thats the most patriotic thing I could possibly ever imagine. As well as thanking Richie, he thanks everyone in the party for what they do. 44 Look at next year alone and get ready for some bold politics. We're fighting to win our first ever directly elected mayor in Hackney. We’re campaigning to win more seats in more places than ever before. And we are on the cusp of winning our first ever seats on the Senedd. In many areas, the party is ready to win.
3hago 14.178ST Polanski is now talking about his boyfriend, Richie, who works in palliative care. 44 Caring for people, working for the public - showing kindness and compassion. Thats the most patriotic thing I could possibly ever imagine. As well as thanking Richie, he thanks everyone in the party for what they do. 44 Look at next year alone and get ready for some bold politics. We're fighting to win our first ever directly elected mayor in Hackney. We’re campaigning to win more seats in more places than ever before. And we are on the cusp of winning our first ever seats on the Senedd. In many areas, the party is ready to win.
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3nago 14.21 BST Polanski says Britain at its best when it's thoughtful, considerate, kind’ Polanski ends with a story about a visit to a bakery that employs ex- offenders. 44 I'want to end on a tiny moment, a small gesture but it’s something that’s really stuck with me in this month. I went to visit the Dusty Knuckle near where Ilive in Hackney. It’s a bakery that employs people who have just come out of prison. Mentors go to visit people just before they leave and smooth over a transition process to a fresh start in life. It was an amazing visit where I was humbled to spend time talking to so many different people each with their own different story. The one that struck me though was a man who said it was his first day out of prison. He arrived - terrified of this new life. He was a little late because it had been years since he'd used public transport and there was a cup of tea waiting for him. Someone knowing he was going to be late - had made the time to make a stranger a cup of tea. A simple act of kindness from one stranger to another. That’s what this country is when it’s at it’s best. And that matters today of all days. It’s thoughtful, it’s considerate and it’s kind. This May is huge - hateful, divisive politics is on the ballot paper. We can and must reject that. Let’s instead look after each other. The Green party’s moment is now. Let’s go. And that’s it.
3nago 14.21 BST Polanski says Britain at its best when it's thoughtful, considerate, kind’ Polanski ends with a story about a visit to a bakery that employs ex- offenders. 44 I'want to end on a tiny moment, a small gesture but it’s something that’s really stuck with me in this month. I went to visit the Dusty Knuckle near where Ilive in Hackney. It’s a bakery that employs people who have just come out of prison. Mentors go to visit people just before they leave and smooth over a transition process to a fresh start in life. It was an amazing visit where I was humbled to spend time talking to so many different people each with their own different story. The one that struck me though was a man who said it was his first day out of prison. He arrived - terrified of this new life. He was a little late because it had been years since he'd used public transport and there was a cup of tea waiting for him. Someone knowing he was going to be late - had made the time to make a stranger a cup of tea. A simple act of kindness from one stranger to another. That’s what this country is when it’s at it’s best. And that matters today of all days. It’s thoughtful, it’s considerate and it’s kind. This May is huge - hateful, divisive politics is on the ballot paper. We can and must reject that. Let’s instead look after each other. The Green party’s moment is now. Let’s go. And that’s it.
3nago 14.21 BST Polanski says Britain at its best when it's thoughtful, considerate, kind’ Polanski ends with a story about a visit to a bakery that employs ex- offenders. 44 I'want to end on a tiny moment, a small gesture but it’s something that’s really stuck with me in this month. I went to visit the Dusty Knuckle near where Ilive in Hackney. It’s a bakery that employs people who have just come out of prison. Mentors go to visit people just before they leave and smooth over a transition process to a fresh start in life. It was an amazing visit where I was humbled to spend time talking to so many different people each with their own different story. The one that struck me though was a man who said it was his first day out of prison. He arrived - terrified of this new life. He was a little late because it had been years since he'd used public transport and there was a cup of tea waiting for him. Someone knowing he was going to be late - had made the time to make a stranger a cup of tea. A simple act of kindness from one stranger to another. That’s what this country is when it’s at it’s best. And that matters today of all days. It’s thoughtful, it’s considerate and it’s kind. This May is huge - hateful, divisive politics is on the ballot paper. We can and must reject that. Let’s instead look after each other. The Green party’s moment is now. Let’s go. And that’s it.
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3nago 1414857 Polanski says Greens can't be effective environmentalists without talking about inequality Polanski turns to the climate. He says he is often asked if the Green party is an environmental movement or a social justice movement. 44 As if you can’t speak up for our working class or LGBT+ communities at the same time as challenging fossil fuel companies. Lets clear this up. You can’t be an effective environmentalist without talking about the deep inequality in our society. The climate crisis is also the cost of living crisis and will hit the poorest communities hardest. Food inflation is made worse by climate breakdown. We live in one of the most nature depleted countries in the world - and we have just had the hottest summer on record. Labour made a pledge for £28bn on Green investment before the election. They ditched it before they even got a sniff of power.
3nago 1414857 Polanski says Greens can't be effective environmentalists without talking about inequality Polanski turns to the climate. He says he is often asked if the Green party is an environmental movement or a social justice movement. 44 As if you can’t speak up for our working class or LGBT+ communities at the same time as challenging fossil fuel companies. Lets clear this up. You can’t be an effective environmentalist without talking about the deep inequality in our society. The climate crisis is also the cost of living crisis and will hit the poorest communities hardest. Food inflation is made worse by climate breakdown. We live in one of the most nature depleted countries in the world - and we have just had the hottest summer on record. Labour made a pledge for £28bn on Green investment before the election. They ditched it before they even got a sniff of power.
3nago 1414857 Polanski says Greens can't be effective environmentalists without talking about inequality Polanski turns to the climate. He says he is often asked if the Green party is an environmental movement or a social justice movement. 44 As if you can’t speak up for our working class or LGBT+ communities at the same time as challenging fossil fuel companies. Lets clear this up. You can’t be an effective environmentalist without talking about the deep inequality in our society. The climate crisis is also the cost of living crisis and will hit the poorest communities hardest. Food inflation is made worse by climate breakdown. We live in one of the most nature depleted countries in the world - and we have just had the hottest summer on record. Labour made a pledge for £28bn on Green investment before the election. They ditched it before they even got a sniff of power.
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2hago 15.33BST And these are from my colleague Peter Walker, who was listening to Zack Polanski’s speech in the conference hall in Bournemouth. 44 Polanski did describe himself (sort of) as an “eco populist”, but he’s a curious sort of populist - quite gentle, without the very obvious ego and brazen public front you'd normally associate with the idea. But he’s a very good public speaker. 44 He has just described how his ancestors arrived in England from Latvia via Ukraine and Poland, fleeing pogroms but still facing antisemitism in the UK. Polanski explains how he thus changed his surname back from the anglicised “Paulden” they adopted. 44 That speech was quite light on specific Green policies but it’s clear that Polanski is a *much* more effective public speaker than Starmer, Badenoch or Davey, & possibly on a par (albeit v differently) to Farage. It’s no wonder Labour are privately pretty worried about possible losses to the Greens.
2hago 15.33BST And these are from my colleague Peter Walker, who was listening to Zack Polanski’s speech in the conference hall in Bournemouth. 44 Polanski did describe himself (sort of) as an “eco populist”, but he’s a curious sort of populist - quite gentle, without the very obvious ego and brazen public front you'd normally associate with the idea. But he’s a very good public speaker. 44 He has just described how his ancestors arrived in England from Latvia via Ukraine and Poland, fleeing pogroms but still facing antisemitism in the UK. Polanski explains how he thus changed his surname back from the anglicised “Paulden” they adopted. 44 That speech was quite light on specific Green policies but it’s clear that Polanski is a *much* more effective public speaker than Starmer, Badenoch or Davey, & possibly on a par (albeit v differently) to Farage. It’s no wonder Labour are privately pretty worried about possible losses to the Greens.
2hago 15.33BST And these are from my colleague Peter Walker, who was listening to Zack Polanski’s speech in the conference hall in Bournemouth. 44 Polanski did describe himself (sort of) as an “eco populist”, but he’s a curious sort of populist - quite gentle, without the very obvious ego and brazen public front you'd normally associate with the idea. But he’s a very good public speaker. 44 He has just described how his ancestors arrived in England from Latvia via Ukraine and Poland, fleeing pogroms but still facing antisemitism in the UK. Polanski explains how he thus changed his surname back from the anglicised “Paulden” they adopted. 44 That speech was quite light on specific Green policies but it’s clear that Polanski is a *much* more effective public speaker than Starmer, Badenoch or Davey, & possibly on a par (albeit v differently) to Farage. It’s no wonder Labour are privately pretty worried about possible losses to the Greens.
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3nago 14.21 BST Polanski says Britain at its best when it's thoughtful, considerate, kind’ Polanski ends with a story about a visit to a bakery that employs ex- offenders. 44 I'want to end on a tiny moment, a small gesture but it’s something that’s really stuck with me in this month. I went to visit the Dusty Knuckle near where Ilive in Hackney. It’s a bakery that employs people who have just come out of prison. Mentors go to visit people just before they leave and smooth over a transition process to a fresh start in life. It was an amazing visit where I was humbled to spend time talking to so many different people each with their own different story. The one that struck me though was a man who said it was his first day out of prison. He arrived - terrified of this new life. He was a little late because it had been years since he'd used public transport and there was a cup of tea waiting for him. Someone knowing he was going to be late - had made the time to make a stranger a cup of tea. A simple act of kindness from one stranger to another. That’s what this country is when it’s at it’s best. And that matters today of all days. It’s thoughtful, it’s considerate and it’s kind. This May is huge - hateful, divisive politics is on the ballot paper. We can and must reject that. Let’s instead look after each other. The Green party’s moment is now. Let’s go. And that’s it.
3nago 14.21 BST Polanski says Britain at its best when it's thoughtful, considerate, kind’ Polanski ends with a story about a visit to a bakery that employs ex- offenders. 44 I'want to end on a tiny moment, a small gesture but it’s something that’s really stuck with me in this month. I went to visit the Dusty Knuckle near where Ilive in Hackney. It’s a bakery that employs people who have just come out of prison. Mentors go to visit people just before they leave and smooth over a transition process to a fresh start in life. It was an amazing visit where I was humbled to spend time talking to so many different people each with their own different story. The one that struck me though was a man who said it was his first day out of prison. He arrived - terrified of this new life. He was a little late because it had been years since he'd used public transport and there was a cup of tea waiting for him. Someone knowing he was going to be late - had made the time to make a stranger a cup of tea. A simple act of kindness from one stranger to another. That’s what this country is when it’s at it’s best. And that matters today of all days. It’s thoughtful, it’s considerate and it’s kind. This May is huge - hateful, divisive politics is on the ballot paper. We can and must reject that. Let’s instead look after each other. The Green party’s moment is now. Let’s go. And that’s it.
3nago 14.21 BST Polanski says Britain at its best when it's thoughtful, considerate, kind’ Polanski ends with a story about a visit to a bakery that employs ex- offenders. 44 I'want to end on a tiny moment, a small gesture but it’s something that’s really stuck with me in this month. I went to visit the Dusty Knuckle near where Ilive in Hackney. It’s a bakery that employs people who have just come out of prison. Mentors go to visit people just before they leave and smooth over a transition process to a fresh start in life. It was an amazing visit where I was humbled to spend time talking to so many different people each with their own different story. The one that struck me though was a man who said it was his first day out of prison. He arrived - terrified of this new life. He was a little late because it had been years since he'd used public transport and there was a cup of tea waiting for him. Someone knowing he was going to be late - had made the time to make a stranger a cup of tea. A simple act of kindness from one stranger to another. That’s what this country is when it’s at it’s best. And that matters today of all days. It’s thoughtful, it’s considerate and it’s kind. This May is huge - hateful, divisive politics is on the ballot paper. We can and must reject that. Let’s instead look after each other. The Green party’s moment is now. Let’s go. And that’s it.
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hago 1616 8ST 'Unrestrained capitalism’ biggest threat to culture and language in Wales, says Welsh Green leader Andrew Slaughter, the Green party’s leader in Wales, is speaking at the conference now. He says Labour promised change at the last election, but the defining emotion people feel now is fear, he says. 44 After promising change, this Labour government has snuffed out every hope people had for it. People were desperate for that hope when they voted last year. But Labour lied. Imeet diehard Labour voters every day who tell me, never again. A common refrain is that what this government is doing is even worse than the Tories. Their longtime voters can see this clearly now, and they are rightly furious. Slaughter says the Greens should be taking on “the corporations and the billionaires that are robbing us blind”. 44 We always thought the Tories were ones who shovelled public money into the hands of the rich, but Labour wanted to be even bigger corporate sycophants. Slaughter says “unrestrained capitalism” is the greatest threat to language and culture in Wales. 44 The brutal logic of austerity has decimated our social fabric across the board, but it’s also undermining the very foundations of who we are. But unrestrained capitalism is the same hostile force that working people have fought for centuries. Slaughter says he has seen this in the housing sector, and that is why the Greens will fight for renters’ rights.
hago 1616 8ST 'Unrestrained capitalism’ biggest threat to culture and language in Wales, says Welsh Green leader Andrew Slaughter, the Green party’s leader in Wales, is speaking at the conference now. He says Labour promised change at the last election, but the defining emotion people feel now is fear, he says. 44 After promising change, this Labour government has snuffed out every hope people had for it. People were desperate for that hope when they voted last year. But Labour lied. Imeet diehard Labour voters every day who tell me, never again. A common refrain is that what this government is doing is even worse than the Tories. Their longtime voters can see this clearly now, and they are rightly furious. Slaughter says the Greens should be taking on “the corporations and the billionaires that are robbing us blind”. 44 We always thought the Tories were ones who shovelled public money into the hands of the rich, but Labour wanted to be even bigger corporate sycophants. Slaughter says “unrestrained capitalism” is the greatest threat to language and culture in Wales. 44 The brutal logic of austerity has decimated our social fabric across the board, but it’s also undermining the very foundations of who we are. But unrestrained capitalism is the same hostile force that working people have fought for centuries. Slaughter says he has seen this in the housing sector, and that is why the Greens will fight for renters’ rights.
hago 1616 8ST 'Unrestrained capitalism’ biggest threat to culture and language in Wales, says Welsh Green leader Andrew Slaughter, the Green party’s leader in Wales, is speaking at the conference now. He says Labour promised change at the last election, but the defining emotion people feel now is fear, he says. 44 After promising change, this Labour government has snuffed out every hope people had for it. People were desperate for that hope when they voted last year. But Labour lied. Imeet diehard Labour voters every day who tell me, never again. A common refrain is that what this government is doing is even worse than the Tories. Their longtime voters can see this clearly now, and they are rightly furious. Slaughter says the Greens should be taking on “the corporations and the billionaires that are robbing us blind”. 44 We always thought the Tories were ones who shovelled public money into the hands of the rich, but Labour wanted to be even bigger corporate sycophants. Slaughter says “unrestrained capitalism” is the greatest threat to language and culture in Wales. 44 The brutal logic of austerity has decimated our social fabric across the board, but it’s also undermining the very foundations of who we are. But unrestrained capitalism is the same hostile force that working people have fought for centuries. Slaughter says he has seen this in the housing sector, and that is why the Greens will fight for renters’ rights.
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2hago 15.33BST And these are from my colleague Peter Walker, who was listening to Zack Polanski’s speech in the conference hall in Bournemouth. 44 Polanski did describe himself (sort of) as an “eco populist”, but he’s a curious sort of populist - quite gentle, without the very obvious ego and brazen public front you'd normally associate with the idea. But he’s a very good public speaker. 44 He has just described how his ancestors arrived in England from Latvia via Ukraine and Poland, fleeing pogroms but still facing antisemitism in the UK. Polanski explains how he thus changed his surname back from the anglicised “Paulden” they adopted. 44 That speech was quite light on specific Green policies but it’s clear that Polanski is a *much* more effective public speaker than Starmer, Badenoch or Davey, & possibly on a par (albeit v differently) to Farage. It’s no wonder Labour are privately pretty worried about possible losses to the Greens.
2hago 15.33BST And these are from my colleague Peter Walker, who was listening to Zack Polanski’s speech in the conference hall in Bournemouth. 44 Polanski did describe himself (sort of) as an “eco populist”, but he’s a curious sort of populist - quite gentle, without the very obvious ego and brazen public front you'd normally associate with the idea. But he’s a very good public speaker. 44 He has just described how his ancestors arrived in England from Latvia via Ukraine and Poland, fleeing pogroms but still facing antisemitism in the UK. Polanski explains how he thus changed his surname back from the anglicised “Paulden” they adopted. 44 That speech was quite light on specific Green policies but it’s clear that Polanski is a *much* more effective public speaker than Starmer, Badenoch or Davey, & possibly on a par (albeit v differently) to Farage. It’s no wonder Labour are privately pretty worried about possible losses to the Greens.
2hago 15.33BST And these are from my colleague Peter Walker, who was listening to Zack Polanski’s speech in the conference hall in Bournemouth. 44 Polanski did describe himself (sort of) as an “eco populist”, but he’s a curious sort of populist - quite gentle, without the very obvious ego and brazen public front you'd normally associate with the idea. But he’s a very good public speaker. 44 He has just described how his ancestors arrived in England from Latvia via Ukraine and Poland, fleeing pogroms but still facing antisemitism in the UK. Polanski explains how he thus changed his surname back from the anglicised “Paulden” they adopted. 44 That speech was quite light on specific Green policies but it’s clear that Polanski is a *much* more effective public speaker than Starmer, Badenoch or Davey, & possibly on a par (albeit v differently) to Farage. It’s no wonder Labour are privately pretty worried about possible losses to the Greens.
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44 But they obviously face competition in that space on the left - voters are much more likely to say “Your party’ or the Liberal Democrats are a bigger threat to Labour on the left than the Green Party 44 But the Green Party have one clear advantage over Your Party - while voters split on whether they see them as a serious party (38-39) that is far higher than for Your Party 16-50 and Your Party’s splits have created a bigger opening for the Greens. AA The big test for the greens is whether they can take their considerers (who make up a bigger ratio of their overall vote than any other party) and make them into voters. Polanski’s command of the attention economy feels like an important step in doing that.
44 But they obviously face competition in that space on the left - voters are much more likely to say “Your party’ or the Liberal Democrats are a bigger threat to Labour on the left than the Green Party 44 But the Green Party have one clear advantage over Your Party - while voters split on whether they see them as a serious party (38-39) that is far higher than for Your Party 16-50 and Your Party’s splits have created a bigger opening for the Greens. AA The big test for the greens is whether they can take their considerers (who make up a bigger ratio of their overall vote than any other party) and make them into voters. Polanski’s command of the attention economy feels like an important step in doing that.
44 But they obviously face competition in that space on the left - voters are much more likely to say “Your party’ or the Liberal Democrats are a bigger threat to Labour on the left than the Green Party 44 But the Green Party have one clear advantage over Your Party - while voters split on whether they see them as a serious party (38-39) that is far higher than for Your Party 16-50 and Your Party’s splits have created a bigger opening for the Greens. AA The big test for the greens is whether they can take their considerers (who make up a bigger ratio of their overall vote than any other party) and make them into voters. Polanski’s command of the attention economy feels like an important step in doing that.
44 The idea of a wealth tax is popular across the board, though it is worth stressing this is highly hypothetical and as with Digital ID, when the debate became real with winners/losers and cost/benefit estimates this could shift significantly. 44 Risks of Polanski’s approach? His embrace of a much more open immigration policy isn’t backed by most voters - even green voters are more likely to say reduce than increase (though by a smaller margin). That said there clearly is a more pro-migration minority he could speak to. 44 There’s also a question whether the eco-populism pitch deters those who were voting green for the eco bit. On balance I think the Green's future lies in challenging Labour to the left, but it might make it harder to hold e.g. the two rural seats they won in 2024.
44 The idea of a wealth tax is popular across the board, though it is worth stressing this is highly hypothetical and as with Digital ID, when the debate became real with winners/losers and cost/benefit estimates this could shift significantly. 44 Risks of Polanski’s approach? His embrace of a much more open immigration policy isn’t backed by most voters - even green voters are more likely to say reduce than increase (though by a smaller margin). That said there clearly is a more pro-migration minority he could speak to. 44 There’s also a question whether the eco-populism pitch deters those who were voting green for the eco bit. On balance I think the Green's future lies in challenging Labour to the left, but it might make it harder to hold e.g. the two rural seats they won in 2024.
44 The idea of a wealth tax is popular across the board, though it is worth stressing this is highly hypothetical and as with Digital ID, when the debate became real with winners/losers and cost/benefit estimates this could shift significantly. 44 Risks of Polanski’s approach? His embrace of a much more open immigration policy isn’t backed by most voters - even green voters are more likely to say reduce than increase (though by a smaller margin). That said there clearly is a more pro-migration minority he could speak to. 44 There’s also a question whether the eco-populism pitch deters those who were voting green for the eco bit. On balance I think the Green's future lies in challenging Labour to the left, but it might make it harder to hold e.g. the two rural seats they won in 2024.
46mago 16.29 8ST Luke Tryl, a polling expert and More in Common UK director, has posted a thread on Bluesky with some thoughts on Zack Polanski’s speech. His comments are here, but you will need to read the thread to see all the charts he has included. 44 Thoughts on Polanski speech: his pledge to “end rip off Britain” is closest to chiming with public mood on the cost of living of leaders speeches yet. The sense essentials, let alone treats are unaffordable & govt is unable/unwilling to tackle it epitomises broken Britain mood 44 It’s also a message that resonates squarely with Polanski’s own voters, Green voters along with Reform UK voters are the most likely to think we need to let our institutions ‘burn’ and also the least likely to think that higher GDP growth benefits people like them 44 Clearly his pitch is the ‘anti-system left’ designed to win support to Labour’s left - and it’s pretty striking that when you look at the current VI of Green Party voters, a plurality are those who voted for Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour in 2019. 44 Green supporters are younger than voters as a whole, and more female. They are particularly likely to be animated by climate (unsurprisingly) and housing compared to the wider public.
46mago 16.29 8ST Luke Tryl, a polling expert and More in Common UK director, has posted a thread on Bluesky with some thoughts on Zack Polanski’s speech. His comments are here, but you will need to read the thread to see all the charts he has included. 44 Thoughts on Polanski speech: his pledge to “end rip off Britain” is closest to chiming with public mood on the cost of living of leaders speeches yet. The sense essentials, let alone treats are unaffordable & govt is unable/unwilling to tackle it epitomises broken Britain mood 44 It’s also a message that resonates squarely with Polanski’s own voters, Green voters along with Reform UK voters are the most likely to think we need to let our institutions ‘burn’ and also the least likely to think that higher GDP growth benefits people like them 44 Clearly his pitch is the ‘anti-system left’ designed to win support to Labour’s left - and it’s pretty striking that when you look at the current VI of Green Party voters, a plurality are those who voted for Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour in 2019. 44 Green supporters are younger than voters as a whole, and more female. They are particularly likely to be animated by climate (unsurprisingly) and housing compared to the wider public.
46mago 16.29 8ST Luke Tryl, a polling expert and More in Common UK director, has posted a thread on Bluesky with some thoughts on Zack Polanski’s speech. His comments are here, but you will need to read the thread to see all the charts he has included. 44 Thoughts on Polanski speech: his pledge to “end rip off Britain” is closest to chiming with public mood on the cost of living of leaders speeches yet. The sense essentials, let alone treats are unaffordable & govt is unable/unwilling to tackle it epitomises broken Britain mood 44 It’s also a message that resonates squarely with Polanski’s own voters, Green voters along with Reform UK voters are the most likely to think we need to let our institutions ‘burn’ and also the least likely to think that higher GDP growth benefits people like them 44 Clearly his pitch is the ‘anti-system left’ designed to win support to Labour’s left - and it’s pretty striking that when you look at the current VI of Green Party voters, a plurality are those who voted for Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour in 2019. 44 Green supporters are younger than voters as a whole, and more female. They are particularly likely to be animated by climate (unsurprisingly) and housing compared to the wider public.
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"They could have stepped back and just given a community that has suffered deep loss just a day or two to process what has happened and to carry on with the grieving process," she said. "I think some humanity could have been shown." In response, Mr Polanski branded the home secretary's comments "deeply irresponsible". "I think ultimately conflating protests against the genocide in Gaza and ultimately weaponising that against an anti-Semitic attack on our streets, a terrorist attack, is deeply irresponsible," he told Sky News Breakfast. The Green Party leader said it was "worrying when governments are increasingly trying to crush down dissent" and using "what is a brutal attack... to try and make a point about protest". "We need statesmanship at this moment. We need responsibility," he added.
"They could have stepped back and just given a community that has suffered deep loss just a day or two to process what has happened and to carry on with the grieving process," she said. "I think some humanity could have been shown." In response, Mr Polanski branded the home secretary's comments "deeply irresponsible". "I think ultimately conflating protests against the genocide in Gaza and ultimately weaponising that against an anti-Semitic attack on our streets, a terrorist attack, is deeply irresponsible," he told Sky News Breakfast. The Green Party leader said it was "worrying when governments are increasingly trying to crush down dissent" and using "what is a brutal attack... to try and make a point about protest". "We need statesmanship at this moment. We need responsibility," he added.
"They could have stepped back and just given a community that has suffered deep loss just a day or two to process what has happened and to carry on with the grieving process," she said. "I think some humanity could have been shown." In response, Mr Polanski branded the home secretary's comments "deeply irresponsible". "I think ultimately conflating protests against the genocide in Gaza and ultimately weaponising that against an anti-Semitic attack on our streets, a terrorist attack, is deeply irresponsible," he told Sky News Breakfast. The Green Party leader said it was "worrying when governments are increasingly trying to crush down dissent" and using "what is a brutal attack... to try and make a point about protest". "We need statesmanship at this moment. We need responsibility," he added.
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mago Protesters who heckled Lammy accuse government of 16:49, ‘rewarding terrorism’ Two of the protesters who heckled Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy at the vigil earlier have been speaking to Sky News in Manchester. They explained how the government's decision to recognise Palestinian statehood recently, despite the 7 October 2023 attacks by Hamas on Israel, had fuelled their decision to speak up. Eddie Edwards said: "This is a direct result of a government rewarding terrorism "Look at last night, why would people march only a few miles down the road?” he said, referring to pro-Palestinian protests that reportedly took place in Manchester yesterday. "The government are complicit in this - if you reward terrorism, you get terrorism,” he added
mago Protesters who heckled Lammy accuse government of 16:49, ‘rewarding terrorism’ Two of the protesters who heckled Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy at the vigil earlier have been speaking to Sky News in Manchester. They explained how the government's decision to recognise Palestinian statehood recently, despite the 7 October 2023 attacks by Hamas on Israel, had fuelled their decision to speak up. Eddie Edwards said: "This is a direct result of a government rewarding terrorism "Look at last night, why would people march only a few miles down the road?” he said, referring to pro-Palestinian protests that reportedly took place in Manchester yesterday. "The government are complicit in this - if you reward terrorism, you get terrorism,” he added
mago Protesters who heckled Lammy accuse government of 16:49, ‘rewarding terrorism’ Two of the protesters who heckled Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy at the vigil earlier have been speaking to Sky News in Manchester. They explained how the government's decision to recognise Palestinian statehood recently, despite the 7 October 2023 attacks by Hamas on Israel, had fuelled their decision to speak up. Eddie Edwards said: "This is a direct result of a government rewarding terrorism "Look at last night, why would people march only a few miles down the road?” he said, referring to pro-Palestinian protests that reportedly took place in Manchester yesterday. "The government are complicit in this - if you reward terrorism, you get terrorism,” he added
Lazarou Monkey Terror 🚀💙🌈
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Mr Polanski went on to say that every MP who had supported the proscription of Palestine Action as terrorist organisation should "hang their heads in shame". "We cannot talk about stopping genocide without talking about draconian crackdown on the right to protest happening against those taking action for Palestine; using terrorist legislation to arrest hundreds and hundreds of protesters for simply holding up a sign," he said. "This country has a proud tradition of protecting civil liberties, but once again, a Labour government is cracking down on our rights from terrorist proscriptions against protesters, to banning journalists from their conference, to diving into a rushed, evidence-free plan for digital IDs that will only discriminate mainly against minorities. "The alarm bells of authoritarianism are ringing loud and clear."
Mr Polanski went on to say that every MP who had supported the proscription of Palestine Action as terrorist organisation should "hang their heads in shame". "We cannot talk about stopping genocide without talking about draconian crackdown on the right to protest happening against those taking action for Palestine; using terrorist legislation to arrest hundreds and hundreds of protesters for simply holding up a sign," he said. "This country has a proud tradition of protecting civil liberties, but once again, a Labour government is cracking down on our rights from terrorist proscriptions against protesters, to banning journalists from their conference, to diving into a rushed, evidence-free plan for digital IDs that will only discriminate mainly against minorities. "The alarm bells of authoritarianism are ringing loud and clear."
Mr Polanski went on to say that every MP who had supported the proscription of Palestine Action as terrorist organisation should "hang their heads in shame". "We cannot talk about stopping genocide without talking about draconian crackdown on the right to protest happening against those taking action for Palestine; using terrorist legislation to arrest hundreds and hundreds of protesters for simply holding up a sign," he said. "This country has a proud tradition of protecting civil liberties, but once again, a Labour government is cracking down on our rights from terrorist proscriptions against protesters, to banning journalists from their conference, to diving into a rushed, evidence-free plan for digital IDs that will only discriminate mainly against minorities. "The alarm bells of authoritarianism are ringing loud and clear."
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