Author | Lightnews

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for this feedback - (he's a headhunter).

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 2d

I'd be surprised if more than a sprinkling of people know the return their pension fund is making, but yes, we need to shift the dial. I'm not anti-capitalism per se, but the triumvirate of shareholders, customers and staff has been broken by the greed of those in power.

2

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 2d

This could be John Knight, Green Party Candidate in the Macclesfield Central by-election and @zackpolanski.bsky.social laughing about Reform - but more likely their focus is on bringing hope of a better future for ordinary people in Macclesfield.

John Knight, Green Party Candidate for Macclesfield Central, election on 20th November, in discussion with Green Party Leader Zack Polanski

1 1 1

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 2d

"Keir Starmer's Labour tacking to the right to try and catch up with Reform"

Apart from meaning that the vulnerable in our society are abandoned, this just shows that they are prepared to jettison their values for popularity.

Justice for people and planet - values matter.

join.greenparty.org.uk

Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 2d

Laura Kuenssberg, "Zack Polanski, the new Green leader, making a big impression"

Just not big enough to be inviting on as often as Reform UK are

3 22 130

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 5d

Someone went to the trouble of creating a pretty thing which said "Stop Reform. Vote Labour". Bless them. If Labour truly want to stop Reform in Macclesfield, they can stand down. They don't seem to be offering much else.

We campaign on what we're doing - bringing hope of a better future.

3

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 5d

David, that is so true.

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 6d

I volunteered for @citizensadvice.bsky.social for 5 years, so I can tell you from experience, people on PIP are not "gaming the system", they vulnerable and need our support and care.

Choose your party - punch down with the others or lift up with hope with the Greens.

join.greenparty.org.uk

David Oliver @mancunianmedic.bsky.social · 6d

Reform say a lot of stuff
None of it is costed or credible or risk or feasibility assessed
Soundbites aren't solutions as they are finding out in local councils

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Tightening Pip benefit eligibility could save £9bn a year, says Reform

Lee Anderson says ‘gaming the system’ is too common and jokes about symptoms of anxiety and depression

www.theguardian.com

1 2 3

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 6d

True - no other party has a positive message of hope for the people of Macclesfield.

Actions speak louder than words! Too many pictures to describe (sorry) of John Knight hard at work for the people of Macclesfield.

Vote for year-round hard work, vote for John Knight.

1

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 8d

If Macclesfield Labour Party tell you "it's us or Reform", they're clearly trying to instill fear.

You know it's not true - just look around you! You can vote for hope of a better future.

#VoteGreen #MacclesfieldCentral

Vite John Knight Green party signs on a pink door with an autumn wreath

Vote Green Party board in a garden in Macclesfield

5 20

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 8d

"Eventually they [Reform] have got to run something... I think that will be the test".

So far - no savings, proposed 10% increase in Council Tax, Councillors resigning, being suspended from the party... I could go on.

Keep voting Reform at your risk.

#VoteGreen for hope of a better future.

Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 8d

How should Private Eye be covering Reform UK?

From the latest episode of Page 94, recorded live at Cheltenham Literature Festival

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 9d

Once bitten twice shy definitely applies - got bitten on my first ever leafleting trip!

1

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 10d

Another great day out knocking on doors in the Macclesfield by-election. Having too much fun to take photos, so "here's one I prepared earlier" from our January doork-knocking asking residents for their views..

1 2

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 13d

But it's a very valid point! No one expected this, so local parties don't have the structure in place yet to make the most of this. Do get in touch with your local party, but bear with them if they are rushed off their feet.

(I'm co-secretary of the happily busy Cheshire East Green Party)

1 8

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 13d

We’re looking for our missing boards! Between midnight & 6am 6 of them went missing from Park Lane. Fortunately a local resident found some dumped in gardens on Craig Road - but others are still missing. If you find them please let me know

I expect it's high jinks rather than electoral shenanigans!

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 14d

More and more boards popping up in Macclesfield. How many have you seen??

#VoteGreen on 20th November for our hard-working candidate already improving the lives of local residents.

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 14d

😀 Very good!

1 1

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 14d

More and more boards popping up in Macclesfield. How many have you seen??

#VoteGreen on 20th November for our hard-working candidate already improving the lives of local residents.

1

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 14d

donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk?mtm_campaign...

Donate to the Green Party - Green Party

We need your help to stand up to the billionaires backing other major parties and fight for social, environmental and climate justice. Donate now.

donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 14d

It doesn't bring in the money to scroll past, only "liking" this...

Please donate if you can afford it.

The Greens don't take fossil fuel funding, pounds from polluters or cash from capitalists. We need your money - however little you can spare!

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 14d

💰 Last year Labour's turnover was over £90m and the Tories' was over £50m, while ours was £5m.

📈 We must close this gap quickly if we are to replace Labour for good and take the fight to Reform.

Donate now to help us scale up fast and make hope normal again ⤵️

UK POLITICAL PARTY FINANCES 2024
Labour's income is almost 20 times bigger than the Greens - will you help close the gap?
Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

1 1

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 15d

At this rate there will be more "stop the Adlington development" groups than there are planned to be houses.

It doesn't appear that your link is linked to this: stopadlingtonnewtown.kit.com/profile/info...

This link has a sign up. I have signed up and it will be interesting to see what next!

Stop Adlington New Town

Support us and join the campaign.

stopadlingtonnewtown.kit.com

2

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 19d

I've already said that Greens stood everywhere.

Corbyn lost - GE 2017 and lost - GE 2019

Publicly failed to support his party in 2020 and stood against Labour in 2024

No evidence that the C/S party will "stop genocide/end austerity" - if policies are "democratically chosen" could be anything.

1

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 19d

Our new members (Cheshire East Green Party) in the past month have an average age of 39 and ages range from 15 to 79.

So, certainly here, there's a broad appeal across all age groups.

Hardly surprising given that the message of hope appeals to all ordinary people.

join.greenparty.org.uk

Join the Green Party

Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.

join.greenparty.org.uk

1

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 19d

You are joking? As if Green Party policy is equated to the fact that we STOOD in Ilford North?

Green Party declared early on that they would try to stand in every seat - and indeed notably even stood against the Speaker.

Corbyn badly let everyone down - lost, lost and failed to support his party.

2 2

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 19d

So many people are saying yes to John Knight - already known in Macclesfield Central for his hard work and commitment to helping the community.

Voters have a positive choice - John - bringing hope of a better future for the ordinary people of Macclesfield

Cheshire East Green Party @cheshireeast.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you to the Macclesfield residents who are showing support for John's campaign to be the next Councillor for Macclesfield Central!

Want to show your support too? Get in touch!

1 2

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 20d

Look what's popping up in Macclesfield ... Out of the gloom of a failing Labour-led Council under Keir Starmer's heartless Labour government, we can bring hope of a better future for ordinary people.

In Macclesfield Central ward and want a sign or a poster? Get in touch!

Vote Green sign in Macclesfield Central where there will be a by-election on 20th November

1 2

Amanda Iremonger @greenamanda.bsky.social · 20d

We'd need to change the voting system for that (which I'm in favour of too).

At present most of the power and influence sits with capitalists, fossil fuel producers and other polluters . I feel that those of us seeking equality and justice for people and planet need to speak with one clear voice.

2 5