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KARIN TEARLE

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Goldsmiths Uni - Photographer - Translator - Charity Trustee - Local Volunteer - Greenwich Green Party- Green Party Greenwich/Lewisham candidate London Elections 28,294 votes & 2nd! 💚

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KARIN TEARLE @karinlt.bsky.social · 20d

A glimpse of the Cutty Sark Ship (built in 1869) from inside Greenwich Foot Tunnel (built in 1902). If the lift wasn’t broken I would never have seen this beautiful perspective. #EveryCloud #SilverLining #CuttySarkShip #111PlacesGreenwich #Nikon #Photography #Greenwich

A view of the Cutty sark ship masts from the steps inside the Greenwich foot tunnel

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KARIN TEARLE @karinlt.bsky.social · 17m

Thank you Ange.

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Thank you Steve. It was a fleeting but beautiful moment in time

KARIN TEARLE @karinlt.bsky.social · 11h

“Asked about the issue by the Green Party's London Assembly leader Caroline Russell at Mayor's Question Time, Sir Sadiq accused the government of "moving the goalposts". Reassuring the London Assembly works collaboratively with open communication & mutual respect.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 11h

I’m concerned about the changes to the Skilled Worker visa route and the impact it may have on Londoners working for Transport for London, our other public services and beyond.

Sir Sadiq Khan calls for pause on new immigration rules

The mayor of London said the changes had

www.bbc.co.uk

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escalatenow.bsky.social @escalatenow.bsky.social · 22h

It goes without saying this petition is for the Woolwich foot tunnel too (north lift broken since 2022!). #FixTheLifts #GreenwichFootTunnel #WoolwichFootTunnel #ActiveTravel
www.change.org/p/transfer-g...

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KARIN TEARLE @karinlt.bsky.social · 22h

Today I visited the Woolwich Foot tunnel with Fiona, Greenwich Green. South lift broke down while we were there & north lift has been broken since 2022.I chatted with people in the tunnel & on the ferry (not always reliable). One thing is clear, people are desperate for a reliable crossing.

Karin and Fiona outside the Woolwich foot tunnel on the south side. There’s a sign on the wall, indicating there is a lift and stairs.

Fiona about to cross the footbridge as she exits the Woolwich ferry

Fiona and a tunnel user outside the south lift in the Greenwich foot tunnel

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KARIN TEARLE @karinlt.bsky.social · 22h

Thank you, Caroline, for highlighting this important issue affecting thousands of tunnel users every day. @inclusionlondon.bsky.social

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 1d

🖋️ And if you agree the Greenwich foot tunnel is a useful transport connection for people getting around London and that the lifts should be properly managed and that TfL should take this role on then sign here:

c.org/rhMk9MgJgY

Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

Transfer Greenwich Foot Tunnel management to Transport for London

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 1d

Great campaign from the @escalatenow.bsky.social team who got TfL to fix the escalators at Cutty Sark.

Now pushing TfL to fix the lifts in Greenwich foot tunnel built by London County Council 113 years ago for dock workers to cross the river.

When TfL was set up they got road not foot tunnels. 🤦‍♀️

The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 1d

Campaigners have launched a petition calling for control of the Greenwich Foot Tunnel to be transferred from Greenwich Council to Transport for London.

The tunnel was originally run by London-wide government, but control was handed to Greenwich in the 1980s.

Hand Greenwich Foot Tunnel to TfL, lift campaigners demand in petition - The Greenwich Wire

Campaigners have launched a petition calling for control of the Greenwich Foot Tunnel to be transferred from Greenwich Council to Transport for London.

greenwichwire.co.uk

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KARIN TEARLE @karinlt.bsky.social · 1d

Indeed and behind the scenes, we at EscalateNow! have been writing to Newham Council about the Woolwich foot tunnel too. Suffice to say, neither council has been very helpful and this is why TFL must take over the management of these crucial *cross borough* transport connections. @london.gov.uk

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escalatenow.bsky.social @escalatenow.bsky.social · 1d

What is right for Greenwich must also apply to Woolwich (north lift broken for FOUR years!. Watch the video of Woolwich resident, Alison Turner. greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/04/25/w...
Sign the petition! www.change.org/p/transfer-g...

Drainage problem shuts Woolwich Foot Tunnel for 36 hours in latest fiasco - The Greenwich Wire

Woolwich Foot Tunnel, where one lift has now been out of service for nearly three years, has been closed until further notice because of a drainage problem.

greenwichwire.co.uk

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escalatenow.bsky.social @escalatenow.bsky.social · 2d

Please sign & share the petition calling on TfL to take over management of Greenwich Foot Tunnels 🙏🏼

www.change.org/p/transfer-g...

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KARIN TEARLE @karinlt.bsky.social · 2d

It took me a few moments too-and I had just the one small window of opportunity. A fleeting moment

KARIN TEARLE @karinlt.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you. Little fox was having a doze when I came across him - I got just the one shot and then let him be.

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 2d

I raised the devastating impact of sudden visa rule changes with the Mayor – over 200 TfL workers are at risk of deportation.

These are people who trusted the system, built lives here and are now left in limbo.

I'm glad the Mayor has committed to lobby the Government and support these workers.

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KARIN TEARLE @karinlt.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you Gill

KARIN TEARLE @karinlt.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you Chris and what a fabulous title.

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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 2d

Amber in the shadows . Thanks to @BELLEGREENWICH for this morning's #FoxOfTheDay

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 3d

Not only are we at record numbers of members and growing every day - this is our highest ever poll rating.

We're just getting started.

This is the politics of the 99% Vs the 1% for a country we can all afford to live in - plenty of room to grow.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 3d

Westminster Voting Intention:

RFM: 32% (-3)
LAB: 17% (-2)
CON: 17% (+3)
GRN: 15% (+4)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 3% (=)

Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 8 Oct.
Changes w/ 1 Oct.

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KARIN TEARLE @karinlt.bsky.social · 2d

Lots more work to do @willnorman.co.uk ! The foot tunnels are crucial cross river modes for active travel and @london.gov.uk needs to be bolder!
lcc.org.uk/news/sadiq-o...

Sadiq: one year on - London Cycling Campaign

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 3d

Just extraordinary to witness this nature-hating government sabotaging Labour’s own legacy. And for absolutely no reason: nature protection isn’t blocking development - it’s a necessary prerequisite for it (& for everything else, come to that…)

Plans to weaken protections for national parks will have ‘disastrous consequences’ say green groups

Exclusive: Letter from 170-plus organisations calls on government to drop proposed changes to planning law

www.theguardian.com

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 4d

Appalling transphobia and hateful gender critical ideology on open display at Conservative Party conference.

Glad to see it challenged by the lone voice of my London Assembly colleague @andrewboff.bsky.social who is a reliable trans ally, in the audience in a trans rights are human rights T shirt.

News headline from independent. Black background with white text “gender critical activists accused of ‘hateful’ remarks after suggesting trans rights supporters have ‘broken brains’

Labour MP said was appalled but not surprised.

Red text Millie Cooke political correspondent in Manchester

Coloured circles with links to social media

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Simon Pirani @simonpirani.bsky.social · 10d

"Let's think of mobility as a right." - a report of our @farefreelondon.bsky.social conference on Saturday. www.farefreelondon.org/posts/public... @danielsantini.bsky.social @carolinerussell.bsky.social @fuelpovertyaction.bsky.social @tippingpointuk.bsky.social

Conference: How to Build Support for Free Public Transport 27 Sept 2025

“Let’s think of mobility as a right”, Daniel Santini of the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil told Fare Free London’s event on Saturday 27 September. Take a look at the slides Daniel presented at the...

www.farefreelondon.org

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 7d

Vicars, grannies, blind people, those in wheelchairs all being physically carried away by police, one at a time after their rights are read… All for holding a placard.

…instead of the police being used to stop rape, burglary, domestic violence and theft. This farce has to break, surely.

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shanerosser.bsky.social @shanerosser.bsky.social · 8d

Green Party wade into protest action in Bournemouth

Green Party MPs, members and supporters including new leader Zack Polanski have formed a "red line for Palestine" along Bournemouth seafront.

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KARIN TEARLE @karinlt.bsky.social · 8d

I just signed the petition “Save Plumstead Adventure Playground!” and wanted to see if you could help by adding your name.
chng.it/z77fLSZ8RH

Sign the Petition

Save Plumstead Adventure Playground!

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