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Jane Baston

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πŸ’š Green Party activist & trade unionist πŸ“ Birmingham

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SAY IT WITH US.

DEFEND
JURY TRIALS

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Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

SAY IT WITH US. DEFEND JURY TRIALS Green Party Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

Labour's attempt to remove our right to a jury trial in thousands of cases - including protest related offences - is a serious attack on our civil liberties.

That's why the Green MPs have tabled an amendment to reject it.

The Green Party says no to Labour's toolkit for tyrants.

10.03.2026 13:42 πŸ‘ 271 πŸ” 98 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 3

Solidarity with staff at several UK universities today on strike over yet another (well) below-inflation offer.

After years of real-terms pay cuts, another pay cut is an insult. University staff deserve better.

If you're near a picket line please support, or send a message! @unisoninhe.bsky.social

10.03.2026 08:41 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Billesley Team absolutely smashing it!!

08.03.2026 13:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
RIGHTS. JUSTICE. ACTION
FOR ALL WOMEN AND GIRLS

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

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Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

RIGHTS. JUSTICE. ACTION FOR ALL WOMEN AND GIRLS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY Green Party Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

Today is International Women's Day.

The Green Party celebrates all the incredible women in the Green Party and beyond who are working every day to accelerate action for gender equality.

Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.

08.03.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 473 πŸ” 129 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 14

In 60 days, the UK will head to the polls.

No, it's not a General Election.

It's the Local Elections including the Scottish and Welsh elections.

Here’s what you can do to help get Greens elected:

1) Join @greenparty.org.uk or @scottishgreens.org
2) get involved

07.03.2026 09:41 πŸ‘ 66 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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We've just hit 215,000 members.

More than 2,000 people a day have joined us since our historic win in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Come and be a part of the movement which is making hope normal again. Join us πŸ‘‡

06.03.2026 08:01 πŸ‘ 925 πŸ” 273 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 38
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FAIR PAY IS NOT WRONG!

We are now over 100 days on from this video. The incredible @unison.org.uk Gloucestershire Phlebotomists clock up 365 days of action on 17 March.

We need to bring the entire labour movement together in #Cheltenham for the #365Day march and rally.

RSVP: bit.ly/Phlebs365day

05.03.2026 08:42 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Hannah Spencer, "None of us are perfect, but we're human"

"And we need more humans in parliament who care about each other"

"And I promise I will always try my best and always be decent"

04.03.2026 20:53 πŸ‘ 692 πŸ” 115 πŸ’¬ 22 πŸ“Œ 3
REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.
FOOD PRICES RISE (AGAIN)
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Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE. FOOD PRICES RISE (AGAIN) Green Party Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

Labour say their economic plan is working.

Who for?

Families trying to put food on the table? Renters facing yet another rent hike? Billpayers lining the pockets of water company shareholders?

It's time for the Government to get real on the cost of living crisis.

04.03.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 234 πŸ” 74 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 3
Rachel, Zack and Mothin

Rachel, Zack and Mothin

There's nothing the establishment is more scared of them a calm, kind, thoughtful gardener who happens to be a Muslim man in politics.

We'll stand together. Solidarity Mothin.

03.03.2026 11:51 πŸ‘ 1366 πŸ” 242 πŸ’¬ 35 πŸ“Œ 15
YouGov poll showing Reform UK on 23%, Greens on 21%, Labour and Tories on 16%

YouGov poll showing Reform UK on 23%, Greens on 21%, Labour and Tories on 16%

πŸ’š Greens are polling second for the first time!

As @zackpolanski.bsky.social has said we're not here to be disappointed by Labour we're here to replace them.

That's exactly what we're going to do across Birmingham this May!

03.03.2026 08:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Green MPs Hannah Spencer, Ellie Chowns, and Carla Denyer standing in the House of Commons chamber

Green MPs Hannah Spencer, Ellie Chowns, and Carla Denyer standing in the House of Commons chamber

Hannah Spencer being sworn in as an MP

Hannah Spencer being sworn in as an MP

Earlier today, the new Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton, Hannah Spencer was sworn in.

02.03.2026 17:25 πŸ‘ 954 πŸ” 128 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 38

Yet another reminder of how vulnerable our reliance on fossil fuel makes us, and how absurd it is that the UK artificially links the retail price of cheap, clean renewables to expensive, dirty gas.

02.03.2026 22:14 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Refugee status to be temporary as Shabana Mahmood rips up rules on UK asylum Home secretary announces 30-month protection limit, with refugees required to leave if their home countries are later judged safe

These plans are cruel and immoral. Refugees deserve to be able to rebuild their lives instead they'll have to live in uncertainty for years.

The Gorton and Denton by-election showed that voters don't like these policies either.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

02.03.2026 22:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hannah, we are so happy to welcome you to Parliament and to the team of @greenparty.org.uk MPs! πŸ’πŸ’šβ˜€οΈ

02.03.2026 14:59 πŸ‘ 835 πŸ” 127 πŸ’¬ 21 πŸ“Œ 7
piles of newsletters from different campaigns across Birmingham.

piles of newsletters from different campaigns across Birmingham.

πŸ—žοΈ All of our regular newsletters are delivered by volunteers! Volunteers like you!
πŸ’š We're bringing hope to Birmingham with our local campaigns. Join us and get involved: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...
#Birmingham #GreenParty #VoteGreen

01.03.2026 19:09 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Last year from January to June 471 people were killed or seriously injured on the roads in Birmingham, UK- and that was celebrated as an 18% reduction on the year before. Population is bigger than Brussels (9 deaths) but smaller than Berlin (55 deaths). We have so much further to go.

01.03.2026 08:45 πŸ‘ 78 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Really concerned to hear the Defence Secretary refuse to rule out UK's involvement in future strikes on Iran.

Iraq lessons must be learned.
Further escalation in the Middle East makes us all less safe.

Starmer must rule out UK involvement immediately.

01.03.2026 09:46 πŸ‘ 2163 πŸ” 426 πŸ’¬ 81 πŸ“Œ 24

πŸ₯³ Brilliant news! Just as I'm about to head out for some more door-knocking as well!

01.03.2026 10:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is an illegal, unprovoked and brutal attack that shows once again that the USA and Israel are rogue states.

The UK must end our cosy relationship with the USA and our ongoing support for Israel.

28.02.2026 18:10 πŸ‘ 3451 πŸ” 1021 πŸ’¬ 72 πŸ“Œ 53

With the Gorton and Denton win, our opponents have been working overtime to misrepresent Green Party drugs policy. Heroin in corner shops? Crack for kids?

Let's clear this up. 🧡

28.02.2026 08:44 πŸ‘ 71 πŸ” 40 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 14
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✨ A huge thank you to the fantastic Ellie Chowns for joining us in Ilkley today!
She delivered an inspiring speech and then hit the doorsteps with us as we work to turn Ilkley Green πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š

28.02.2026 16:26 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of someone putting vote in ballot box. β€œThe Greens won because Labour under Starmer has abandoned progressive values, imitating the far-right instead of taking the fight to them.

Β UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan

Image of someone putting vote in ballot box. β€œThe Greens won because Labour under Starmer has abandoned progressive values, imitating the far-right instead of taking the fight to them. Β UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan

UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan: β€œThe Greens won because Labour under Starmer has abandoned progressive values, imitating the far-right instead of taking the fight to them.Β 

If the government wants to survive, it urgently needs to stand up for workers and defend our fundamental values.”

27.02.2026 07:20 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 4
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Ordinary working class people now have a voice, regardless of race, religion, gender, whatever differences we may have, there is more that unites us. Let’s come together and transform this country the puts people and the planet first

27.02.2026 03:05 πŸ‘ 180 πŸ” 33 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 2
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β€œI said we were here to replace Labour and this is what replacing looks like.”

Zack Polanski talking to volunteers after our stunning victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

join.greenparty.org.uk

27.02.2026 07:31 πŸ‘ 1147 πŸ” 275 πŸ’¬ 37 πŸ“Œ 29

A brilliant result to wake up to! Congratulations Hannah!

27.02.2026 07:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hannah Spencer WINS

GREENS WIN!

[ID] Manchester Green Party graphic showing the election result in Gorton and Denton. Greens win. Hannah Spencer elected. Greens won with 41%. Reform lost in second on 29%. Labour way behind in third on 29%

27.02.2026 04:42 πŸ‘ 195 πŸ” 55 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 25

Pure joy πŸ’š

This what the Green Party is about. Bringing people together to fight for something better.

Join us join.greenparty.org.uk

27.02.2026 07:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Manchester Green Party graphic on a green background with hannah spencer. it’s a green win! the gorton and denton residents chose hope, not hate. here’s to change. thank you very much to all of our volunteers that helped elect hannah, our 5th Green MP and 1st in the north!

Manchester Green Party graphic on a green background with hannah spencer. it’s a green win! the gorton and denton residents chose hope, not hate. here’s to change. thank you very much to all of our volunteers that helped elect hannah, our 5th Green MP and 1st in the north!

βœ… Hope HAS WON!

πŸ’ͺ Only the GREENS can take on Farage

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Politics has changed forever

πŸͺ  Hannah the Plumber is now Hannah Spencer the MP for Gorton and Denton!

🐝 The FIRST NORTHERN GREEN MP

πŸ₯€ Labour have been replaced

🚫 Reform's rise has been halted. Hate has been defeated.

27.02.2026 04:32 πŸ‘ 743 πŸ” 195 πŸ’¬ 22 πŸ“Œ 23

To paraphrase @zackpolanski.bsky.social

β€œOur message to the establishment parties is clear, we are not here to be disappointed by you, we are here to replace you!β€πŸ’šβœŠ

Well done Manchester!

27.02.2026 01:58 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0