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06.03.2026 15:16 πŸ‘ 352 πŸ” 72 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 4

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06.03.2026 16:38 πŸ‘ 910 πŸ” 168 πŸ’¬ 29 πŸ“Œ 14
Photo: Me at New Shire Hall, where I’m pointing to a timetable on the wall ⏰

Photo: Me at New Shire Hall, where I’m pointing to a timetable on the wall ⏰

Recently, shameless politicians have been attacking the Greens’ stance on drugs. Having lost a family member to drug abuse, it is clear to me that we need to adopt sensible policies that will help mitigate the destructive impact that drugs have on the lives of vulnerable people.

06.03.2026 17:55 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Dear Shabana,
I notice today that you referred to me in your speech on immigration at the IPPR think tank.
You said: β€œA party leader should not be on the beaches of France encouraging people to
make a perilous crossing on small boats.”
I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised especially after the hateful Labour campaign in Gorton
and Denton, but this is just the latest in a string of lies peddled by a discredited Government
who intentionally fan the flames of racism and division.
When I went to Calais, I was not there to encourage people to travel to the UK. I was there
to see at first hand the suffering your Government and successive Governments have done
in demonising migrants in a pathetic bid to pander to the base instincts of Reform and the
flawed strategy of Morgan McSweeney.
As you will know, if you even bothered to research my visit instead of taking Reform talking
points, I was there to witness the brutality of families living in tents in freezing temperatures. I
filled water tanks and picked up litter.
What that visit did do is confirm my belief that if we are to smash the boat gangs and stop
the boats, we need to offer safer and managed routes for migrants to come to this country.
Showing compassion as a politician is not a crime. In fact, we need to see much more of it.
It reminded me of a young MP who in October 2015 spent three days in Lesbos helping
migrants fleeing war-torn Syria. She posted videos on X, talked about handing out water and
croissants to refugees and food parcels.
When she returned to the UK, she wrote a very moving piece in the New Statesman. She
said β€œwe have to work with our European partners and create new, safe, and legal routes for
refugees to get to Europe. We cannot abandon them to their fate, left as prey for smugglers
whilst risking death on the seas.”
She said β€œmaybe we can make ourselves feel better by saying no-one is making them get on
the boats. And again, the Home Secretary is not entirely wrong when …

Dear Shabana, I notice today that you referred to me in your speech on immigration at the IPPR think tank. You said: β€œA party leader should not be on the beaches of France encouraging people to make a perilous crossing on small boats.” I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised especially after the hateful Labour campaign in Gorton and Denton, but this is just the latest in a string of lies peddled by a discredited Government who intentionally fan the flames of racism and division. When I went to Calais, I was not there to encourage people to travel to the UK. I was there to see at first hand the suffering your Government and successive Governments have done in demonising migrants in a pathetic bid to pander to the base instincts of Reform and the flawed strategy of Morgan McSweeney. As you will know, if you even bothered to research my visit instead of taking Reform talking points, I was there to witness the brutality of families living in tents in freezing temperatures. I filled water tanks and picked up litter. What that visit did do is confirm my belief that if we are to smash the boat gangs and stop the boats, we need to offer safer and managed routes for migrants to come to this country. Showing compassion as a politician is not a crime. In fact, we need to see much more of it. It reminded me of a young MP who in October 2015 spent three days in Lesbos helping migrants fleeing war-torn Syria. She posted videos on X, talked about handing out water and croissants to refugees and food parcels. When she returned to the UK, she wrote a very moving piece in the New Statesman. She said β€œwe have to work with our European partners and create new, safe, and legal routes for refugees to get to Europe. We cannot abandon them to their fate, left as prey for smugglers whilst risking death on the seas.” She said β€œmaybe we can make ourselves feel better by saying no-one is making them get on the boats. And again, the Home Secretary is not entirely wrong when …

Dear Shabana,

Let's clear some things up around migration and remember we're talking about people's lives.

05.03.2026 16:59 πŸ‘ 4787 πŸ” 1745 πŸ’¬ 251 πŸ“Œ 336

When the powerful speak of a β€˜rules-based international order’, they mean rules for others, and impunity for themselves.

All human life has equal value, which is why we need an ethical foreign policy based on cooperation, justice and peace.

05.03.2026 09:08 πŸ‘ 727 πŸ” 199 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 6

Migration is part of what makes this country great.

We're not an island of strangers - we're an island of neighbours.

The Green Party will always support fair & managed migration.

05.03.2026 08:29 πŸ‘ 2779 πŸ” 539 πŸ’¬ 58 πŸ“Œ 51
Photo: Maria and I with daffodils that she helped plant 🌼

Photo: Maria and I with daffodils that she helped plant 🌼

If you want a champion for your community, voting Green is always the best choice πŸ’š Maria and I have been out to speak with residents a lot recently, including yesterday, where we had loads of great conversations ☺️ Photo: Maria and I with daffodils that she helped plant 🌼

04.03.2026 13:55 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Prime Minister is asked about abolishing leasehold.

He answers on management companies and ground rents that makes it really clear Labour have no intention of abolishing leasehold.

5 million people stuck paying service charges because Labour stand with property developers.

04.03.2026 12:22 πŸ‘ 1504 πŸ” 419 πŸ’¬ 73 πŸ“Œ 25

Turns out lowering bills, protecting the NHS and rebuilding our public services is really popular.

This is just the beginning - people are seeing through the attacks and demanding something better.

And we're making hope normal again - together.

news.sky.com/story/greens...

03.03.2026 07:20 πŸ‘ 2204 πŸ” 503 πŸ’¬ 75 πŸ“Œ 39
Politicians and greyhounds

Politicians and greyhounds

Welcome Hannah Spencer and friends to parliament!

#GetGreensElected - #VoteGreen

02.03.2026 17:08 πŸ‘ 294 πŸ” 41 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 1

A big part of the authoritarian playbook is war. War takes over the news. War blots out criticism. War divides a nation’s people, subjecting those against it to being called unpatriotic. War grants leaders all sorts of emergency powers. War consumes everything else.

We mustn’t let this war do so.

01.03.2026 23:01 πŸ‘ 23201 πŸ” 7873 πŸ’¬ 698 πŸ“Œ 321
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It was good to visit Wattisfield Village Hall recently. In a village with limited facilities, spaces like this are especially important.

The Hot Frog Bar provides a warm space for the community to gather and socialise. The hall is continuing to develop, with plans for a new kitchen soon.

28.02.2026 13:37 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
HOPE IS HERE

200K
GREEN PARTY
MEMBERS

Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE169GQ

HOPE IS HERE 200K GREEN PARTY MEMBERS Green Party Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE169GQ

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 The Green Party has over 200,000 members.

More members, more councillors, more MPs.

The Green Party just keep growing.

Join us ‡️

01.03.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 1464 πŸ” 467 πŸ’¬ 41 πŸ“Œ 74
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Door-knocking in Romsey with local Green Party activist @jacquicake.bsky.social we are talking to quite a few Labour voters who are telling us they are going to vote Green this time!

01.03.2026 08:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Reacting to Labour's devastating loss to the Green Party in Gorton and Denton, Keir Starmer claims that only Labour can unite communities. I agree. He convinced Muslims to vote for a white working class woman representing a party led by a gay Jewish man.

27.02.2026 21:38 πŸ‘ 1398 πŸ” 342 πŸ’¬ 24 πŸ“Œ 13
Graphic from Bradford District Green Party with a green overlay background image of Bradford City Hall reflected in water. At the top, white text reads β€œBRADFORD DISTRICT GREEN PARTY.” In the centre is a large smartphone-style message bubble that says, β€œOk, I’ve just done it. I’ve joined the Green party.” Below the message is a red heart reaction and a blurred profile picture, with a small reply icon and the time β€œ08:06.” At the bottom, the Green Party logo appears with the text β€œGreen Party Bradford District,” and small print promoter information along the footer.

Graphic from Bradford District Green Party with a green overlay background image of Bradford City Hall reflected in water. At the top, white text reads β€œBRADFORD DISTRICT GREEN PARTY.” In the centre is a large smartphone-style message bubble that says, β€œOk, I’ve just done it. I’ve joined the Green party.” Below the message is a red heart reaction and a blurred profile picture, with a small reply icon and the time β€œ08:06.” At the bottom, the Green Party logo appears with the text β€œGreen Party Bradford District,” and small print promoter information along the footer.

It's happening.

People all over the country are joining the Green Party.

Our time is now.

Join us: Join.greenparty.org.uk

27.02.2026 12:26 πŸ‘ 54 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Have the Greens finished off Nigel Farage?
Have the Greens finished off Nigel Farage? YouTube video by Channel 4 News

Enjoyed the discussion on this Channel 4 podcast, after Zack absolutely smashed it at the start...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=heQU...

27.02.2026 21:05 πŸ‘ 99 πŸ” 33 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 1

Starmer telling Labour MPs today that the Greens are "divisive," "sectarian," and "not the kind environmentalists they pretend" is not going to go down well with the millions who now back Greens. It'll simply tell them Labour doesn't hear us. More tin-eared stupidity.

27.02.2026 18:43 πŸ‘ 749 πŸ” 161 πŸ’¬ 43 πŸ“Œ 12

Dear @lucympowell.bsky.social,

I have enjoyed our exchange of letters about which of our parties is best placed to stop Reform. Hannah Spencer MP and I trust that you agree that this question has now been resolved once and for all.

Thanks,
Zack Polanski

27.02.2026 15:16 πŸ‘ 4496 πŸ” 834 πŸ’¬ 222 πŸ“Œ 137

Keir Starmer's attempt to paint the Greens as extremists yet again reveals his intolerance of political difference. His instincts are illiberal and authoritarian.

27.02.2026 19:44 πŸ‘ 1673 πŸ” 352 πŸ’¬ 101 πŸ“Œ 20

Welcome Edd!!

Anyone who wants to follow you, it is easy: join.greenparty.org.uk

26.02.2026 23:29 πŸ‘ 57 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Hannah Spencer and the Green Party on a historic by-election win in Gorton & Denton, beating Reform and pushing Labour into third.

27.02.2026 10:25 πŸ‘ 481 πŸ” 72 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 3
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"I really want to encourage more people from backgrounds like mine to get into a system that has always shut us out."

Hannah Spencer MP: plumber, plasterer, parliamentarian

27.02.2026 10:18 πŸ‘ 1613 πŸ” 479 πŸ’¬ 41 πŸ“Œ 65
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Reform Ltd pledge support for
- a return to the blissful days of London smog
- bigger better wildfire lightshows, even drier droughts, record breaking hurricanes, and deeply cleansing floods to keep the kids amused
- more luxury mansions, private jets & luxury yachts for fossil fuel billionaires

27.02.2026 12:11 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations to Hannah Spencer on a stunning victory.

Proud to support a campaign built on hope and humanity.

Under our new leadership team, Your Party will work constructively with the Greens, because there is only one way we can bring about real change: together.

27.02.2026 10:41 πŸ‘ 1569 πŸ” 253 πŸ’¬ 62 πŸ“Œ 21

Have you seen this @petemarchetto.bsky.social ?
They’re so desperate to get this seat that there are apparently no red lines they won’t cross.

26.02.2026 23:51 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

Congratulations to The Green Party and Hannah Spencer for such a strong victory in Gorton and Denton - Matt Goodwin seems to be blaming a dirty tricks campaign of the Greens persuading people to vote for them by having policies people wanted to vote for

27.02.2026 08:56 πŸ‘ 1807 πŸ” 256 πŸ’¬ 59 πŸ“Œ 6

Now there is hope! It's no longer a choice between grim and grimmer. We can vote for who we want and win. Anywhere.
It's just one constituency, but the Green victory in Gorton and Denton is an electric shock to our political system.

27.02.2026 07:33 πŸ‘ 3706 πŸ” 740 πŸ’¬ 96 πŸ“Œ 41
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🚨 BREAKING: Rough sleeping in England hits its highest level since records began.

Reacting to today’s figures, John Bird urges Westminster to focus on prevention, from tackling the root causes of poverty to bringing 300,000 empty homes back into use.

Read more: www.bigissue.com/news/housi...

26.02.2026 13:00 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 4

Have you been watching Dirty Business on Channel 4? Sensational stuff. I hope there will be repercussions and serious action taken, including the abolitioon of the Environment Agency and its replacement by a fully-funded department including scientists and investigators with real legal powers.

25.02.2026 19:46 πŸ‘ 1186 πŸ” 283 πŸ’¬ 61 πŸ“Œ 7