Zack Polanski

Terrifying to see wildfires raging through Scotland.

The climate crisis isn't a distant threat - it's right here and right now.

How many warning signs and alarm bells until Andy Burnham takes action to end oil and gas drilling?

This is a Refugee Tax.

It was originally proposed by the Tories, and the only reason asylum seekers could be claimed to 'owe' any money is because they are banned from working.

Another cruel Labour policy - that must be reversed on day one by Andy Burnham.

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Refugees will be told to repay £10,000 under new asylum rules

Ministers will be given powers to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support under new laws.

On the 5th August, the EHRC's Code of Practice becomes statutory guidance.

It will make life even harder for many trans & non-binary people. It's unworkable & harmful.

The Good Law Project is challenging & wants to hear from people affected by these exclusions.

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‘Discriminatory’ and ‘unworkable’ trans guidance to come into force | Good Law Project

The equalities minister has ordered the government’s harmful code of practice will apply from 5 August – we’re pushing back

This is exactly why we have Pride.

Because a few years ago this would have just been a hateful fringe figure - but this is where our politics is heading with a Government that kertows.

We will resist. And bring hope (*and* electing progressive politicians.) We will win.

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New drilling isn't just a catastrophic signal of us stepping back from our climate commitments, it also runs against the geological reality of an almost depleted resource.

Our focus should be on cheap, clean fuel for the future - not propping up oil and gas.

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Burnham to Back North Sea Oil and Take Control of Thames Water

Within days of taking office incoming prime minister Andy Burnham is preparing to announce new drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea as well as taking public control of Thames Water.

We should allow asylum seekers to work – so that they can support themselves and become part of our communities.

It’s these common sense solutions, not more performative cruelty, that will fix our broken migration system.

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Zack Polanski: Burnham must end Labour's dangerous anti-migrant slant

I don’t have much hope for the man who will soon have the power to change things.

It's Day 1 of Andy Burnham being Prime Minister & Donald Trump is celebrating the destruction of our planet.

Meanwhile Spain doubled it's renewables - before they had some of the highest bills in Europe and now some of the lowest bills.

Labour need to stop appealing to Trump.

"City relieved" = Burnham's government won't challenge the power of the bankers, or tax their wealth.

Who is choosing our politicians - the people or the banking sector?

Director of a Gaza Hospital, Dr Hussain Abu Safiya is in horrific danger to his life.

The Foreign Secretary must demand Israel provides urgent treatment and releases him.

He's been detained by Israel without charge since 2024 and reported to have new life threatening injuries.

At the heart of the Reform project are allegations of big money buying influence. They wrap themselves in the flag while selling our future.

We can be in no doubt about what they'd do in power. They would rip apart our communities and serve their crypto paymasters.

Absolutely stunning victory as Greens gain another seat in Brighton & Hove. 🎉

Look at that swing! 🙌🏽👀

Huge congratulations to Nadia and the entire team! 💚

Leadership.

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov

Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal.

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Here's what the landlord lobby don't want you to know:

If rents went down by 20%, renters would save £2400 a year. The government would save £2 billion a year.

And landlords would still make 4.5 times as much profit as the average business.

Reported today that Labour plans to withhold benefits to people who have been granted Indefinite Leave to Remain.

Performative cruelty and total cowardice.

That’s why the Greens will replace Labour.

I'm so proud of Yassin. He made Bristol and Britain his home.

He has contributed so much as a Green Party Cllr to his city and to the community in Lawrence Hill.

Solidarity in the face of this Reform fuelled racist hate.

Hope always wins!

This is an appalling lack of judgement and the surest sign yet that Britain will continue to be Trump's lackey.

The war in Iran has cost countless lives, and breached international law - yet we continue to support it.

Very, very concerning. Very, very continuity Starmer.

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Burnham Approves Use Of UK Bases For Some US Strikes On Iran - BBG www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Burnham Approves Use of UK Bases for Some US Strikes on Iran

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved the use of British military bases by the US for what the UK calls defensive strikes against Iran, in a continuation of his predecessor Keir Starmer’s polic...

One day, everyone will have always been against this.

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As wildfires rage, Andy Burnham still won't rule out airport expansion.

He still hasn't commited to ending new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.

The incoming Prime Minister can't say the climate crisis is an emergency whilst backing policies that make it worse.

Prof Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social

Wildfire Britain! Wildfires over the weekend in at least nine counties of England and Wales www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Major incident declared in Wales as wildfires burn across UK

Residents near the Conwy fire have been evacuated, with at least 10 other fires across the UK this weekend.

Great to talk about the early evidence on Andy Burnham on BBC breakfast just now.

Won't nationalise water companies. Sticking to Rachel Reeves disastrous fiscal rules. Refuses to recognise genocide.

King of the North? Different latitude. Same politics.

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When trans people are under attack, "don't be political" is not an option.

And we'll never be silent when a Labour Government are making life impossibly hard for trans people.

We see you. And we stand with you. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Nigel Farage is correct about one thing.

It’s the people vs the establishment.

Reform are literally the establishment.

And it’s the Green Party on the side of the people.

Wealth tax. Rent controls. Now.

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I ask Sadiq Khan about new oil and gas on Thursday: he refuses to answer properly.

By the afternoon: we find out he's a Labour Lord.

48 hours later: we find out Labour are pushing ahead with this climate crime.

We cannot trust Labour to tackle the climate crisis.

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social

Extreme heat is killing thousands. Wildfires are burning. In order to secure a liveable future we have to leave all fossil fuels in the ground. Why can't Labour party politicians be honest & direct about that?

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How can we hope he has a serious plan for ending "the terrible suffering of people in Gaza" when he can't even bring himself to name Israel as the genocidal aggressor causing the suffering?

We need concrete action - a full arms embargo and an end to trade with illegal settlements.

Hospital roofs replaced by rockets and guns.

Buried in the smallprint - Starmer's defence plan means slashing funding for hospitals to pay for bullets and bombs.

Will @andyburnham.bsky.social go along with this?