So in my own way, I do have it all. Things are difficult, but I am managing to do work that truly fulfils me whilst being there for my son as much as possible.
Happy International Women’s Day!
#InternationalWomensDay #GenderEquality #Justice #Rights #motherhood
I’m also continuing with standing as a candidate in the upcoming May elections, as I’ve been able to take my son campaigning with me, and I want to show him that you can enter the world of politics, even if you don’t identify with those in power.
I’ve also made some changes to my business, as I want to model the idea that being stressed at work is not ok. This, however, comes at a financial cost.
The work we do in birthing and caring for our babies is not seen as actual work worth payment.
I’m not entitled to statutory maternity pay and so find myself in this position.
At the same time, I want to be present for my son, so I’m not returning to full-time work for some time.
My first International Women’s Day as a mum and the first time I can start to answer whether women can have it all.
The basic answer: no.
I’ve had to return to some form of work earlier than I wanted to because there is very limited support for self-employed mums.
Labour seem to think that being arrogant and dismissive is what will win over a public that believe them to be arrogant and dismissive.
Bringing a splash of colour to a dreary commons - love it 💚
Shabana Mahmood’s decision to tell every person applying for asylum from Monday that their status is temporary could undermine the refugee convention, the Law Society has said
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...
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...
"The Peace President."
Allowing British bases to be used in an illegal war of aggression is a catastrophic and historic mistake.
Britain has been dragged into another war because our Prime Minister would rather appease Donald Trump than stand up for international law.
Labour is backing a tyrant who is triggering a global crisis through illegal acts of aggression at the same time that it makes cruel, vindictive and morally disgusting changes to the framework through which people seek protection in the UK. Never again can there be a progressive case for Labour.
✅️ "We can win anywhere."
🟢 Help us turn #Bradford Green.
💷 Donate to our fighting fund ⤵️
Hope won 💚
Three people smiling outside a café. The person in the middle wears a green coat with a green rosette and has a covered baby carrier strapped to the front; the others wear a mustard jacket and a dark red coat.
Eight people standing outside a café entrance, smiling. The central figure wears a green coat with a green rosette and has a covered baby carrier on the front
A larger group posing in a park with picnic benches and string lights. Two central figures stand at the front, one wearing a green coat with a green rosette badge and covered baby carrier, and one in a long grey coat. Another person at the end of the group is also wearing a green rosette badge.
My first time speaking with residents as a mum yesterday (with little one on board)!
Had some really interesting conversations on the doorstep and enjoyed meeting Cllrs James, Martin and Liam from @southwarkgp.bsky.social, @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social and @lewishamgreenparty.bsky.social.
So in the week that they lost a safe seat to @greenparty.org.uk the brains trust @labouruk.bsky.social decide to reintroduce hostile environments for asylum seekers. Not to mention backing a war which may create a need to offer refuge to those caught up in it. 😳
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Warning UK at risk of being pulled into illegal war
Why is Keir Starmer utterly incapable of saying no to Donald Trump?
Our national security requires us not to be dragged into illegal wars.
The Prime Minister is making us less safe. Did we learn nothing from Iraq?
Labour MP Clive Lewis doesn’t hold back on the Gorton and Denton result in this interview with ITV
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
Indeed! 😄
#GreenWin #hope #MulticulturalSociety
Huge congratulations to MP Hannah Spencer on winning the By-election in Gorton and Denton. Many brilliant Bromley volunteers went up to Manchester to play their part in her victory, next we'll win in Bromley ✊
#zackpolanski #gortonanddenton #greenparty #votegreen #greens
No surprises, surely?
Candidate is arrogant charmless TV presenter & hates everything: lose.
Campaign is entitled technocracy + smearing left-liberalism: lose.
Candidate is local & can make OK speech about how a good job should lead to a good life: win.
Normal politics is trying to be born.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social : "Once again Reform are spreading misinformation & smears, and the press & the media seem to repeat them.. its really important that the media.. take responsibility so when Reform or Farage says something they don't just keep repeating it"👏👏👏
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 “BRADFORD DISTRICT GREEN PARTY.” In the centre is a large smartphone-style message bubble that says, “Ok, 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 “08:06.” At the bottom, the Green Party logo appears with the text “Green 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
The reaction from our volunteers in Manchester! 💚
It is time to join our movement of hope 👉 join.greenparty.org.uk/
Stunning and historic result in the Gordon and Denton parliamentary by-election in the UK.
The anti-genocide Green Party led by Zack Polanski has won the seat from Keir Starmer's governing Labour Party.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK and its odious candidate Matt Goodwin beaten.
Hannah Spencer victory speech
youtu.be/Tf7wVpDEvho?...
"We have shown that we don't have to accept being turned against each other. We can demand better without hating each other"
So just as a final word on this by election before polls close:
No matter what the result, Gorton and Denton is supposed to be in a category of safe seat that should essentially render it uncompetitive. The fact that it isn't is a damning indictment of Labour's time in office.
Zack Polanski: "We're not an Island of Strangers, we're an Island of Neighbours." ... So true! 🌻
He looked like he was holding back tears!
