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Andrew Bell @agreenbell.bsky.social · 2d

When I stood as parliamentary candidate in Exeter last year, I pretty much knew it was a safe Labour seat.
No more.

Exeter Green Party @exetergreens.bsky.social · 2d

👀Amongst all these constituencies predicted to be won by Greens unseating Labour at the next general election, one particularly caught our eye 💚
😊 Happy Days
*Based on latest FindOutNowUK polling.

A table showing predicted percentage of the vote for each party based on the latest polling. This shows the Green Party winning in Exeter with 28.7% of the vote, with Labour on 23.6%.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 2d

We can't keep up...

Yesterday we reached 90,000 members. Today we're at 95,000.

Be part of the Green surge. Join the Green Party today ⤵️

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 6d

"Our Young Greens, sparkling with brilliance and bravery, showed that another way was possible." - @rachelmillward.bsky.social

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 5d

💚 Greens are on the rise everywhere!

📈 New polling from YouGov shows the Green Party is viewed more favourably than any other party in London and among younger voters.

💪 And we're just getting started. Join the Green Party today ⤵️

Greens most popular party in London
Green Party 27%
Labour 20%
Reform 16%
YouG0v
REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.
Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 5d

Green Party Political Broadcast.

Monday 6 October, 18:25 on ITV1, 18:55 on BBC One.

ITV ONE BBC ONE
Monday 6 October, 18:25 ITV1 & 18:55 BBC ONE (England only)
Party Political Broadcast
Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 5d

I'm Jewish. I'm also Mancunian.

Every other national party leader was interviewed by Laura Kunesberg during their conference.

Maybe the BBC thought as someone who also supports Palestine - I had nothing to say?

Let's keep growing: join.greenparty.org.uk

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Exeter Green Party @exetergreens.bsky.social · 6d

❓️Are you ready to get Zacktive?
💚There's never been a more exciting time to get involved in your local Green Party!
✅️Join the fastest growing political movement in the country!
➡️ exeter.greenparty.org.uk/go-green/

An image from a New Statesman article of Green Party leader Zack Polanski running onto stage at Green Party conference. The headline reads: 'Zacktivism' takes over the Green Party conference, the Party is louder and more left-wing that ever.

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Exeter Green Party @exetergreens.bsky.social · 20d

Time for one of those @privateeyenews.bsky.social number crunchers.

💚People joining the Green Party💚

5 MONTHS to 2 Sept: 8,500
18 DAYS from 3 Sept to 20 Sept: 9,500

Join a rapidly growing political party and get involved today! exeter.greenparty.org.uk/go-green/

A bar chart and line graph showing the dramatic growth in Green Party membership from 60,000 in March 2025 to 77,000 by 20 September.

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Exeter Green Party @exetergreens.bsky.social · 21d

Following recent ‘freedom of speech’ rallies, protests and the increase of anti-migrant rhetoric, together with protests outside hotels in Devon housing people seeking asylum, Exeter Green Party has issued a statement of solidarity with those seeking asylum.

A graphic which reads: We stand in solidarity. Exeter Green Party stands in solidarity with all people who are using their right to seek asylum, who may have fled violence and persecution and experienced unimaginable trauma. Exeter is a City of Sanctuary.

We also stand in solidarity with all people, groups and communities who may feel unsafe or unwelcome as a result of recent rallies and protests held across the UK.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Sep 3

Leading a political party means leading the political conversation - being available and being heard on the platforms people actually use.

Join me every Wednesday on my new podcast: Bold Politics.

The only podcast led by a current party leader in the UK. Link in bio.

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Andrew Bell @agreenbell.bsky.social · Sep 3

Green councillors bringing about positive change in their communities, for people and nature.
And holding private water corporations to account, until we bring them back into public ownership!

Exeter Green Party @exetergreens.bsky.social · Sep 3

💚 GREEN WIN 💚
Exeter City councillors unanimously back Green motion pushing South West Water to clean up its act 💩

As a result Exeter residents should have a clearer idea about what/when the water company will invest to make the River Exe clean and safe for people and nature.

A graphic showing a polluted River Exe at Exeter quay with a quote from Green councillor Tess Read: "Exeter residents don’t want a river running through our city that is a potential public health hazard - they do want a waterway that is clean and safe for people to enjoy and nature to thrive."

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Andrew Bell @agreenbell.bsky.social · Aug 26

Truly vile behaviour from an Exeter City Council councillor...

Exeter Green Party @exetergreens.bsky.social · Aug 26

Councillors in Exeter have lodged a complaint with the City Council over 'intimidating and aggressive' behaviour by a Tory councillor.

"Wearing her councillor lanyard suggested she was acting on behalf of the council. We believe her actions were a breach of the councillor’s code of conduct."

"Inflammatory" | Exeter councillor caught up in hate hysteria - the PRSD

Official complaints lodged against Conservative Exeter Councillor for breaching Council Code of Conduct over ‘inflammatory behaviour’

www.theprsd.co.uk

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Andrew Bell @agreenbell.bsky.social · Aug 22

How low will Labour sink?

Exeter Green Party @exetergreens.bsky.social · Aug 22

Arms firm Elbit Systems has played a major role in supplying Israel with weaponry for its genocide in Gaza.
Labour's angry words towards Israel mean nothing. Here's evidence of their complicty in genocide and ethnic cleansing.

Screenshot of headline on Yahoo News: Labour 'close to signing' major £2bn contract with Israel's largest weapons firm, with a photo of prime minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

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Andrew Bell @agreenbell.bsky.social · Aug 9

Great to live in Exeter, a City of Sanctuary where asylum seekers and refugees are welcome
@dianafmoore.bsky.social

the PRSD @theprsd.bsky.social · Aug 8

@exetergreens.bsky.social condemn the asylum hotel protests in Devon

www.theprsd.co.uk/2025/08/08/t...

"The deliberate spread of myths and lies" | Exeter Greens stand against asylum hotel protests - the PRSD

With the threat of demos at hotels housing asylum seekers in Devon, Exeter Greens condemn the deliberate spread of myths and lies

www.theprsd.co.uk

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · Aug 8

Stop helping them then.

Screenshot of a quote from the Guardian live blog that reads:

08.01 BST
Escalation of Gaza offensive will 'only bring more bloodshed'
says UK PM
UK prime minister Keir Starmer on Friday said Israel's decision to further escalate its offensive in Gaza is wrong and urged the Israeli government to reconsider.

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

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Exeter Green Party @exetergreens.bsky.social · Aug 8

Two of our Green councillors in St David's ward @dianafmoore.bsky.social and @tessread.bsky.social have lodged a formal objection to the planned 300-bed six storey co-living development on the site of the former Mary Arches car park in Exeter City centre.

The graphic reads: Labour's co-living rooms are NOT wanted, NOT needed, NOT affordable. There is a short quote: "Exeter city centre needs genuinely affordable housing built to the highest standards, that is adaptable to climate change, while protecting and increasing nature."

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Andrew Bell @agreenbell.bsky.social · Jul 21

These are our young people - passionate, articulate, committed to a better world. But still some people (usually on the Right) say they shouldn't have the vote. 🤦

Exeter Green Party @exetergreens.bsky.social · Jul 21

🥳Young Greens in #Exeter give their reaction to the vote being extended to 16 & 17 year-olds – empowering young people, giving them a voice and responsibility.

🗳Now for a fairer proportional voting system so that the votes of young people – and everyone else – really count.

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Exeter Green Party @exetergreens.bsky.social · Jul 10

Just another ordinary day for elected Reform UK representatives...

A sreenshot with a summary of three stories featuring elected Reform UK representatives:

The former Reform UK MP James McMurdock’s business affairs during the Covid pandemic have been referred to the Public Sector Fraud Authority.

Reform UK Cabinet member Bill Barrett has been sacked from his job running transport at Kent County Council.

Cheshire West and Chester Council Reform councillor Mandy Clare has been charged following assault and criminal damage allegations made at a local Pride event on 28 June. She has been suspended from her job as assistant to Reform MP Sarah Pochin.

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Andrew Bell @agreenbell.bsky.social · Jul 7

A study of 113 low traffic zones in London shows the huge positive difference they can make.
🏘️ 600+ road injuries and 100 deaths prevented.
🛣️ No observable change in casualties or traffic levels in bordering roads.
💚We need #Exeter and other towns & cities to benefit from safer streets too.

London’s low-traffic zones ‘cut deaths and injuries by more than a third’

Exclusive: Study also finds no change in number of casualties on roads just outside low-traffic neighbourhoods

www.theguardian.com

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Jun 27

Snowflake.

Richard Tice: Glastonbury is not safe for me. Reform deputy was invited to debate green "eco-populist" Zack Polanski.

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Andrew Bell @agreenbell.bsky.social · Jun 28

Have I Told You Lately That I Love Nigel Farage?
Maggie May have to boycott the Pyramid Stage this Sunday as Some Guys Have All the Far Right views.
#Glastonbury #Glaso25

Rod Stewart tells people to ‘give Farage a chance’

British rocker claimed that the Reform UK leader is ‘coming across well’ when asked about the political future of the UK

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Andrew Bell @agreenbell.bsky.social · Jun 26

Steve Race might like to start looking for a safer Labour seat than #Exeter...

Exeter Green Party @exetergreens.bsky.social · Jun 26

"People in #Exeter with disabilities have the right to live with dignity and respect. PIP payments are essential for many to live independently and to participate in work, education and society. Removing it will deepen hardship and cost more in the long run." - Cllr Carol Bennett

A droopy rose with text: Did Exeter’s MP Steve Race join at least 120 Labour rebels in opposing cruel cuts to disability payments?
Clue: Some months ago he signed a letter to Liz Kendal, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, saying how much he supported the welfare reforms.

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Exeter Green Party @exetergreens.bsky.social · Jun 25

More and more Labour councillors are joining an Exodus to the Greens as they cannot stomach Starmer's lurch to the right, attacks on the poorest and most vulnerable in society and steadfast refusal to impose fair taxes on the super-rich.

Labour councillors defect to Greens as support for Starmer's party plunges

Lewisham councillor says he left Labour because the party has ‘ramped up deportations and aped the far-right with anti-immigrant rhetoric’

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Andrew Bell @agreenbell.bsky.social · Jun 18

Wow! Always knew Reform would go into meltdown, but didn't expect it to happen quite this fast.

Exeter Green Party @exetergreens.bsky.social · Jun 18

🫠Reform appear to be in meltdown in Exeter.
😳Two councillors reported to the police.
😲Local Party chair sacked.

Wherever Reform UK goes, chaos follows and local residents lose out.

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