Tom Scott
Writer, editor, lecturer, occasional poet, Green Party person. Views here not all party positions. On Twitter/X as Tom___Scott (for now)
- Tom Fletcher's speech at the UN embodied "British" values we can be proud of, which of course are not uniquely British but shared by all who value kindness & mutual care. I grew up in a Britain where such values were often contrasted with the genocidal violence of fascism.
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- Left: Starving Jewish children in the Warsaw Ghetto, 1941. Right: Starving Palestinian children in Gaza. This photo is from 2024, more than a year ago. There is no excuse, ever, for starving children to death. Israel is committing #genocide in plain sight.
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- Reposted by Tom ScottThere is anti-social behaviour in our parks & town centres, but that's not the fault of immigration. It's because there are no public toilets. There are very few drugs services. There are too few English classes for foreigners. These are services that have been cut, a failure of government.
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- No evidence has been seen that a #genocide is occurring in #Gaza or that women & children have been targeted by the IDF, UK government lawyers claim. Do these lawyers & the government ministers that instruct them sleep soundly? They don't deserve to. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
- One of many reasons why the EHRC guidance on"single sex" facilties is completely unworkable and if imposed will lead to endless & completely unnecessary hassle & grief for all sorts of people - and for businesses and institutions that cater to them.
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- Reposted by Tom Scott“I woke up with a sense of dread…” — from an EU citizen in the UK on how Labour’s new rhetoric is shaking people’s sense of belonging. Powerful open letter. 👇
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- This is what Tory prime minister Ted Heath said when sacking Enoch Powell from his shadow cabinet in 1968. Starmer's speech today was a dangerous & disgustingly cynical attempt to outflank Farage by demonising migrants. Labour ministers can't sack Starmer but they could & should resign.
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- Reposted by Tom ScottOur campaign is live. The response has been amazing! If you're inspired by Ellie and Adrian’s leadership campaign, now's the time to go further. 🌿 Join the Green Party by 31 July to vote in the leadership election. 👉 join.greenparty.org.uk #TogetherWeWin #JoinUs #GreenParty
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- 1/ @elliechowns.bsky.social & @adrianramsay.bsky.social have shown they have the ability to overturn huge majorities in seats seen as "unwinnable". A real gamechanger for the Greens & I hope to see them lead us to much bigger wins at the next GE. #TogetherWeWin www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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- Reposted by Tom ScottScientists! Our planet needs your voice! I beg you to join me, Chris Packham & 100+ scientists on May 13th in a peaceful gathering in Parliament Sq, to put pressure on the government to be informed by - & ACT ON - science. tinyurl.com/Scientists2025 Pls help spread the word #BringScienceToPolitics
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- Reposted by Tom ScottWhen we talk about the horrors of WWII and the holocaust, we rightly say 'never again.' But this must mean more than just words - we need to genuinely learn the lessons of history, this VE Day and always. metro.co.uk/2025/05/08/v...
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- C'mon , let's get fossil fuel ads banned . . . first step , a debate in Parliament . Will you be the 100,000th signature on my petition ? Sign at govpetition.uk/700024 – almost there !
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- Reposted by Tom Scott"I'm ambitious for what the next stage looks like for the party." @adrianramsay.bsky.social speaks to Laura Kuenssberg following our record breaking local election results.
- Reposted by Tom Scott"As the spectre of Donald Trump’s tariffs looms over British exports, Labour confronts a stark choice: in its mission to secure tariff relief, what is the government willing to surrender?" Read my full op-ed here: www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
- Reposted by Tom Scott"...the #climate crisis presents an opportunity to reimagine how we live together, turning away from atomisation and embracing a more interconnected, communal approach to resilience." Read my essay for #Aeon - 'Welcome to the Chaoscene'. aeon.co/essays/to-su...
- Reposted by Tom ScottNow Government’s own impact assessment shows no real evidence to support their argument that nature is a blocker, I look forward to ministers reversing their proposals that will trash nature protections …
- Reposted by Tom ScottThe Green Party has always been clear, the Government must recognise the state of Palestine. And now Labour are even being outflanked by the Tories on this issue. In the face of clear genocide and ethnic cleansing by Israel, there is only one correct course of action.
- Reposted by Tom ScottAhead of VE Day, I shared the story of my grandfather—shot down over France in 1943 and saved by the bravery of Resistance families like the Lapierres. This week, let us honour those who resisted tyranny—not just in words, but in how we stand up against hatred and division today.
- Reposted by Tom ScottThe Prime Minister would rather make his own MPs vote for cruel welfare cuts than introduce a simple wealth tax… #pmqs
- Reposted by Tom ScottIsrael are planning to 'move' the population of Gaza as part of a new plan to "capture" the territory. It's clear for everyone to see. This is ethnic cleansing.
- Israel is starving the entire population of #Gaza. This is #genocide in plain sight. And Keir Starmer, once a top "human rights lawyer", & David Lammy, who has a Masters in Law from Harvard, are still allowing UK arms exports to the perpetrators of this pitiless mass murder.
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- 🧵 Farage claims Reform-run councils will "bring in the auditors" to identify wastage. How much will these "auditors" be paid? And will their directors include people like Farage's close friend "Posh George" Cottrell? He's among several fraudsters closely connected with Farage...
- Reposted by Tom ScottFrantically learning all the wrong lessons. People who want Reform policies will vote Reform. People who want Labour policies ... well, perhaps they'll just have to vote Green. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
- Reposted by Tom ScottThe Court of Appeal has this week ruled that anti-protest laws which completely ignored the will of Parliament are UNLAWFUL It has not been mentioned on a single news show this morning. If they won’t cover it let’s do it ourselves
- 🚨BREAKING @libertyhq.bsky.social HAS WON ITS CASE TO #DefendDemocracy! The Court of Appeal has ruled anti-protest laws which completely ignored will of Parliament are UNLAWFUL Today’s judgement sends a powerful message to the government. It must now do the right thing youtu.be/ZZxEUkEU5Lc?...
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- Struggling to imagine what "Love Britain" classes as envisaged by Reform would look like. Or how teachers will be enthused to tell lies about the British Empire. But confidently predict the result would be a net loss of love for both Britain and its educational system.
- The Observer was sold out of the Guardian Media Group (owned by the Scott Trust) a few weeks ago. It's now owned - like most UK media - by a billionaire-backed consortium. And hey presto - a puff piece for the Kinder, Küche, Kirche women of Reform!
- Trump has nothing in common with Pope Francis. But perhaps he has in mind Pope Stephen VI, who exhumed his dead predecessor in order to put him on trial. Or Pope Alexander VI, notorious for bribery, nepotism, orgies & giving his blessing to the enslavement of native Americans.
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- Wonder how many people who voted for Reform on Thursday know that Nigel Farage is *very* close to the AfD - now classified by Germany's intelligence agency as an extremist far-right organisation and a threat to democracy?
- Greens when elected put in the hard yards for their constituents. That's why so many Green councillors were *re-elected* this week, and joined by more. Reform councillors will posture & bloviate about culture war stuff but do f*** all else.
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- St Andrews rector wins appeal over Gaza "genocide" claim. Stella Maris had commented on Israel's "genocidal attacks" against civilians. For speaking the truth, she was removed from her post. www.bbc.com/news/article...
- The Greens now have nearly 200 more councillors than Reform. This is not something you'd be likely to guess from all the copiously salivating media coverage of Farage & his crew of billionaire-backed far-right chancers.
- Another record year for the Green Party 👏 859 Councillors on 170 Councils in England & Wales Now join us to keep Greens growing and to take the fight to Reform join.greenparty.org.uk
- Interesting research from @moreincommonuk.bsky.social. At the local elections, many Reform voters were "sending a signal to national government". Somewhat like banging your head on a brick wall? Such "signals" can be both ambiguous & hazardous to their sender.
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