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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · 5d

Greyhound racing in Northern Ireland is a welfare crisis hiding in plain sight. No regulation. No oversight. No justice for the dogs harmed or discarded.

I’ve submitted a motion to Belfast City Council to ban greyhound racing.

📢 Sign the petition: www.greenpartyni.org/ban_greyhoun... 📬

No more excuses, no more dead dogs. Ban greyhound racing now.

Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Sep 23

Why are the DUP and the TUV so obsessed with other people's genitals?

It's weird, it's creepy and it needs to be called out.

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Sep 23

The real reasons the DUP are spending so much time talking about useless culture wars is because they are 1. Terrified of the TUV and 2. Totally and utterly incompetent in government.

The problem isn't pronouns, it's poverty, pollution, and power.

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Sep 21

Good to see the UK government finally make the decision to recognise the state of Palestine 🇵🇸

However, it's frankly the bare minimum at a time when the UK still arms the genocidal Israeli government. There should be nothing short of a full arms embargo! #FreePalestine

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Sep 12

The four UK Green Parties join Green Party Ireland's call for withdrawal of state broadcasters from Eurovision if Israel takes part.

www.greenpartyni.org/uk_green_par...

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Sep 11

Hearing local political reps spout their own ideas of the motive behind Charlie Kirks murder is galling and comes across so disingenuous, especially when no one has been caught or charged.

Political violence in all its forms is terrifying, and I fear where the US is heading.

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Sep 9

🌍 Great news for our communities in Ormiston, Balmoral, and Collin!

At committee tonight, we agreed that by March 2026, 23k more households will have access to glass recycling in phase two of Belfast City Council's glass recycling expansion.

Any questions, let me know 👇

Glass recycling expansion to 23k households across Belfast in Ormiston, Balmoral and collin

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Sep 8

Violent mobs of racist scumbags attacking folks in the street in East Belfast and causing mayhem for weeks, and our 5 MLAs and local MP have gone missing. Where's the political leadership?!

How long before someone is very seriously injured or killed by these thugs?

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Sep 4

Exciting to visit the Strand Cinema today and see progress on its redevelopment 👏

Halfway there after major works (incl. 10 months of asbestos removal). Funded by:
💷 £4m Levelling Up
🏙 £1.8m Belfast City Council
🎟 £1m Lottery Heritage Fund

A huge win for East Belfast! 🎥

Artist imagination of the inside of one of the theatres

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Aug 21

SDLP & Alliance cruising around Lough Neagh filming “concern” videos… the same parties that pushed the Going for Growth disaster that destroyed it. Nothing says irony like arsonists turning up to watch the fire they lit.

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Aug 7

NI’s self-proclaimed Christian politicians are tripping over themselves to block medical care for a few injured Gaza children, citing “protecting our own.”

The same healthcare system they’ve gutted for decades.

The hypocrisy of these jokers is staggering.

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Aug 5

If it's not Drag Queens, then it's Trans people. If it's not Refugees, then it's someone else.

The DUP will jump on every single culture war going, just to distract from the fact their Ministers are presiding over record levels of child poverty and a housing crisis.

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Aug 4

Where's the concern from these folks about violence against women & girls? Where's the outrage or the protests when a woman is murdered by her partner?

If only those expressing faux outrage actually got exercised about real issues, rather than drag queens reading story books 🙄

Row erupts as PSNI escort drag queens from venue after protest at children storytelling event

A row has erupted over a drag queen storytelling event in east Belfast last week.

m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Jul 30

34 today, it has become a tradition to take the dog for a walk up Divis and the black mountain on my birthday. Good day for it! 🎂

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Jul 29

Yet another spineless, morally bankrupt statement from Starmer

The UK says it might recognise a Palestinian state, but only if Israel behaves? Pathetic

Recognition should’ve happened long ago. Anything short of an arms embargo & full recognition is a betrayal of basic humanity.

UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel ends Gaza crisis

Israel must take ‘substantive steps’ to end ‘appalling’ situation in Gaza, says Keir Starmer

www.irishtimes.com

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Jul 28

Belfast Pride brings out the very best of our city, including the largest and most inclusive parade in our city 💪

Always happy to see our city hall dressed for the occasion 🏳️‍🌈👌

Belfast city hall lit up in pride colours

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Jul 26

Uppa Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 Uppa Greens! 💚 Uppa Queers! 🏳️‍⚧️

Happy Pride, Belfast! 💪

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Jul 17

Very positive move from the UK government, the NI assembly passed a joint Green Party/SF motion way back in 2012 to support lowering the voting age for our own elections. It's well past time for this change

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jul 17

Voting age to be lowered to 16 in England and Northern Ireland by next general election

16- and 17-year-olds will be given right, already introduced in Scotland and Wales, as part of changes including easier voter registration The voting age will be lowered to 16 in England and Northern Ireland by the next general election in a major change of the democratic system. The government said it was a reform to bring in more fairness for 16- and 17-year-olds, many of whom already work and are able to serve in the military. It brings the whole of the UK voting age to 16, as Scotland and Wales have already made the change. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Jul 16

A very welcome gesture.

What happened to these kids is nothing short of disgraceful bigotry and sectarianism.

Any adult who would use a child playing sport as a political football needs to give their ignorant head a wobble.

The Irish News @irishnews.com · Jul 16

Cricket Ireland invites East Belfast GAA children to Stormont sports camp

Amid the controversial cancellation of a summer sports camp in Co Down, Irish cricket’s ruling body has invited East Belfast GAA to an ‘alternative’ event

www.irishnews.com

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Jul 11

For some in our community, tonight's events will instil a sense of fear & anxiety, I know that because I used to experience it, those feelings are valid & shouldn't be dismissed, it is up to us to speak to eachother. I hope everyone has a safe and respectful 11th night 👍 9/9

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Jul 11

We have to acknowledge the significance of events this time of year for many people in our communities. We can all learn to be more generous and have the courage to be open to uncomfortable conversations, I certainly have. 8/9

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Jul 11

I do, however, give extra praise to those groups who utilise the council beacons programme. Beacons are carbon neutral and first class in delivering a safe bonfire. We have seen an expansion of that scheme in recent years, which is nothing but positive. 7/9

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Jul 11

As a Green, it may be seen as controversial by some that I would be seen to support bonfires in any capacity. So let me be clear, bonfires are a valid and traditional form of cultural expression, I didn't always believe that, but I've learned more, so I believe it now. 6/9

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Jul 11

While I won't be attending a bonfire in my constituency tonight, I do want to pay tribute to those groups in the area that I represent who do the positive work, because they dont get praised enough. 5/9

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.bsky.social · Jul 11

However, these sites are not the norm and frankly never have been. Those groups on the ground who work with the local community, the psni, fire service, and local reps to deliver a safe and respectful bonfire night should be commended. As a local rep, I do commend them. 4/9

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