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Town Cllr (Green) for Alsager #FBPE @friends_earth @Greenpeace A-B cyclist. Ex Teacher/runner/Womble.

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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‘ 3701 πŸ” 740 πŸ’¬ 96 πŸ“Œ 41
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Green Party wins Gorton and Denton by-election with Labour pushed into third by Reform Hannah Spencer, a 34-year-old plumber, also becomes the first Green Party candidate to win a Westminster by-election.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cp...

She did it!! Great news to wake up to βœ…βœ…βœ…βœ…

27.02.2026 08:16 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Great messages all over Gorton and Denton today #hannahspencer @greenparty.org.uk @mcrgreenparty.bsky.social

26.02.2026 16:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Dear Lucy
On the eve of the by-election, your Labour party spokesperson has admitted to the Huffington Post that a
Labour party leaflet has been delivered through doors with your imprint recommending a vote for Labour
by a tactical voting organisation which does not exist.
This is deeply troubling, it is actually lying to voters. Did you approve this? Do you feel the Labour Party
in government should be held to different standards in terms of honesty to the British public?
In your last letter to me you mentioned your β€˜very extensive data’ and β€˜having spoken to over a third of
eligible voters’ which led you to an understanding that the by election β€˜was a contest between labour and
Reform’. Clearly this latest development only tells voters one thing - you will employ any type of
political deception (or in Urdu β€œDhoka” ) to win.
You will be very aware that all three real tactical voting organisations are recommending a vote for the
Greens as the best way to stop Reform. Lying to the voters, as you have been caught doing, raises the real
prospect that Reform will be the beneficiaries, something you have said that you don’t want.
As this is such an important issue, for the sake of your own reputation, I would strongly urge you to
apologise to the voters of Denton and Gorton before the polls open in the morning.”
Kind regards,
Zack Polanski
Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales

Dear Lucy On the eve of the by-election, your Labour party spokesperson has admitted to the Huffington Post that a Labour party leaflet has been delivered through doors with your imprint recommending a vote for Labour by a tactical voting organisation which does not exist. This is deeply troubling, it is actually lying to voters. Did you approve this? Do you feel the Labour Party in government should be held to different standards in terms of honesty to the British public? In your last letter to me you mentioned your β€˜very extensive data’ and β€˜having spoken to over a third of eligible voters’ which led you to an understanding that the by election β€˜was a contest between labour and Reform’. Clearly this latest development only tells voters one thing - you will employ any type of political deception (or in Urdu β€œDhoka” ) to win. You will be very aware that all three real tactical voting organisations are recommending a vote for the Greens as the best way to stop Reform. Lying to the voters, as you have been caught doing, raises the real prospect that Reform will be the beneficiaries, something you have said that you don’t want. As this is such an important issue, for the sake of your own reputation, I would strongly urge you to apologise to the voters of Denton and Gorton before the polls open in the morning.” Kind regards, Zack Polanski Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales

Dear @lucympowell.bsky.social,

Why did you invent a fake tactical voting company to stop the Green Party beating Reform?

I'm starting to think your letters haven't always been in good faith...

25.02.2026 21:15 πŸ‘ 2195 πŸ” 842 πŸ’¬ 126 πŸ“Œ 161
Photo of Hannah Spencer Green candidate at Gorton and Denton bi-election.

Photo of Hannah Spencer Green candidate at Gorton and Denton bi-election.

Pic of window poster in Gorton that reads : real hope, real change, bite green.

Pic of window poster in Gorton that reads : real hope, real change, bite green.

Out again today on @mcrgreenparty.bsky.social @greenparty.org.uk #HannahSpencerπŸ’šπŸ’š campaign - in the hope to bring different voices to parliament - she is a superstar of energy & compassionate, community listening, social concerns & keen awareness of β€˜local’ national & global issues #VoteGreen πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š

25.02.2026 18:26 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today's the Day! @mcrgreenparty.bsky.social @greenparty.org.uk #HannahSpencer

26.02.2026 10:25 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

And similarities are that Govts all over the World are still too frightened to do the right thing. Going quickly from it's too far in the future" to "Well it's too late now" - still having not read or understood enough to realise that our lives should be working to make the transition survivable.

27.10.2025 22:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I suppose that the real difference between then and now, is that now we have example after example after example of actual huge droughts or storms or fires and radically changed polar climates and the potential for future life in large central landmasses that rely on runoff from glaciers.

27.10.2025 22:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful poem always, & beautifully delivered here, with such terrific images. You can have the World, but without hope you are lost. Equally you can virtually nothing except hope, and be quite happy. Hope itself is a great gift.

26.10.2025 09:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Oil and Gas Lobby tells Farage his anti green energy drive is a mistake. Love it.

www.desmog.com/2025/09/30/o...

26.10.2025 07:41 πŸ‘ 209 πŸ” 64 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 2

Our Green Team were out again yesterday, and the warm welcome is enhanced by more and more #VoteGreen signs going up around town. It is clear that our candidate John Knight, who has long been working hard for the people of Macclesfield, is well known and well liked.

Want a poster - get in touch!

26.10.2025 07:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Reform MP says sight of Black and Asian people 'drives her mad' Reform’s racism runs deeper than its manifesto, they are really just saying the quiet part out loud now. Even TalkTV viewers were stunned

This is what we are emphatically against: Reform are not even TRYING to hide their racism any more.
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...

26.10.2025 02:35 πŸ‘ 93 πŸ” 35 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ›© Labour's plans to expand airports are nothing short of climate vandalism.

🌍 For a party that puts people and planet first, join the Green Party.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

24.10.2025 12:41 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Seems like madness! We should raise the quota of "affordable" and make it social - & if housing not built in allotted time, increase the social proportion again. Social housing actually saves UK Govt money after 10-15 years simply from housing costs. Much less presumably, if we include psyche costs.

25.10.2025 07:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic from Bradford District Green Party with a green background. The headline text reads β€œWHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON?” in bold white letters on a green banner. Below are two men side by side β€” on the left is Nigel Farage, (a man in a blue suit and tie); on the right is Zack Polanski (a man in a brown jacket and white shirt). At the bottom, a green banner reads β€œJoin.greenparty.org.uk” with the Green Party logo in the lower right corner

Graphic from Bradford District Green Party with a green background. The headline text reads β€œWHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON?” in bold white letters on a green banner. Below are two men side by side β€” on the left is Nigel Farage, (a man in a blue suit and tie); on the right is Zack Polanski (a man in a brown jacket and white shirt). At the bottom, a green banner reads β€œJoin.greenparty.org.uk” with the Green Party logo in the lower right corner

πŸ”΄πŸ”΅ The duopoly is over.

🟒➑️ It's time to pick a side.

🟒 It's time to choose hope and unity over hate and division.

βœ…οΈ Join the Green Party today.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

24.10.2025 06:42 πŸ‘ 73 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 1
"The defilement" | Trump is taking a wrecking ball to the US, says Robert Reich
"The defilement" | Trump is taking a wrecking ball to the US, says Robert Reich YouTube video by BBC Newsnight

"The defilement" | Trump is taking a wrecking ball to the US, says Robert Reich

#Newsnight

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufEnbMFjdio

24.10.2025 14:27 πŸ‘ 76 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 0
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24.10.2025 14:12 πŸ‘ 23730 πŸ” 9367 πŸ’¬ 1267 πŸ“Œ 450

Equally, could I describe robbing a bank as "lifting and carrying and sneaking", as that would be what I would be doing in the process of robbing?

09.10.2025 06:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If Chiles is just speaking to patients, why is she charging them? Her claims would have more credibility if she ran her practice for free, if she really is "talking" and not "giving therapy" or "treating".

09.10.2025 06:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Victoria Cafe, Congleton.

Victoria Cafe, Congleton.

Are you coming along to our Open Meeting - 7pm on Thursday at Victoria Cafe, Congleton?

Open to everyone, Green or just green-curious - with a special welcome for new Green Party members!

Speaker on "Engaging communities with eco initiatives" plus segments on all things Green.

See you there!

06.10.2025 09:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tories confirm plans to cut PIP for mental health claimants The Conservatives have unveiled plans to cut spending on welfare and scrap environmental subsidies

Tories offer Β£47bn austerity - cuts to disability benefits, PIP for mental health claimants, social housing, civil service, regulators, green economy, accompanied by anti-migrant rhetoric.

Won't hike taxes the rich or curb profiteering.

The nasty party heading for the dustbin of history.

06.10.2025 14:54 πŸ‘ 270 πŸ” 96 πŸ’¬ 20 πŸ“Œ 7
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Same.

#AlsoTiredOfWaitingForTheEPSTEIN_Files

06.10.2025 19:05 πŸ‘ 42155 πŸ” 10000 πŸ’¬ 1860 πŸ“Œ 849

Reform UK surprised that local authorities can't be cut when they've already been cut by 50% in the last 14 years. What silly sausages they are. #r4today

06.10.2025 05:50 πŸ‘ 157 πŸ” 34 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0
Let's Make Hope Normal Again - Green Party Political Broadcast
Let's Make Hope Normal Again - Green Party Political Broadcast YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales

Missed the Green Party Political Broadcast earlier? It's here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxt4...

Come and join us - join.greenparty.org.uk

06.10.2025 20:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Feckin fantastic wee story.
Give it a watch.
Brighten your day.

05.10.2025 18:45 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW: Extraordinary scenes in Amsterdam this afternoon (Sunday, Oct 5).

An estimated 250,000 bring the city to a standstill; people all wearing red to show solidarity with Palestine πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Έ

(πŸŽ₯ Ahmed Zantac)

05.10.2025 15:07 πŸ‘ 11246 πŸ” 4255 πŸ’¬ 249 πŸ“Œ 327
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Leaving the ECHR won’t fix illegal migration Half-baked tales of rulings turning on chicken nuggets are no basis for cutting Britain adrift

Tories and Reform want to quit the European Convention on Human Rights.

Since 1980, the ECHR court has heard 29 cases of immigrant deportation. UK won 16. No defeats in the last 5 yrs.

Quitting ECHR won't fix illegal immigration, will destroy our freedoms and rights.
archive.ph/eMg3O

06.10.2025 06:39 πŸ‘ 546 πŸ” 311 πŸ’¬ 29 πŸ“Œ 8
Britain isn't in a debt doom loop, whatever some people say.
Britain isn't in a debt doom loop, whatever some people say. YouTube video by Richard J Murphy

The Economist has claimed Britain is trapped in a β€œdebt doom loop.” But they’re wrong. The UK does not face a government debt crisis. What we really face is chronic underinvestment, inequality, and an elite media pushing austerity to protect the wealthy.
youtu.be/myNUVF_Kl7o?...

06.10.2025 06:09 πŸ‘ 379 πŸ” 174 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 7
Green Party social media graphic featuring Guardian news clipping.

It shows Zack Polanski speaking in the street, gesturing with his hands. Above him is The Guardian UK logo.

Green Party social media graphic featuring Guardian news clipping. It shows Zack Polanski speaking in the street, gesturing with his hands. Above him is The Guardian UK logo.

πŸ’¬ @zackpolanski.bsky.social, "We say water, energy and transport must be in public hands, and hands off our health service. This is the way to create a fairer, greener future for all and bring down bills.”

🀝 Agree? Join.greenparty.org.uk

18.09.2025 07:00 πŸ‘ 140 πŸ” 48 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 2
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The elite in this country are trying to convince you that people seeking asylum are to blame for the epidemic of gender based violence we live in. Don't let them.

05.09.2025 11:51 πŸ‘ 79 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0