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MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 2h

It is refreshing to see this coming out. I wish it was so much sooner, but to see people fight narratives that have taken front pages is what we need. It was also a big reason why I voted for you and Zack and became part of the greens. You knew the communication was bad and wanted to fight back.

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G.U.N.K.L.E @gunkle.bsky.social · 23h

When ‘anti-trans’ events like FiLiA are allowed to take place in Brighton of all places - a city celebrated for its inclusivity and diversity - it’s a stark reminder that visibility and allyship matter more than ever.

People should not be afraid to be who they are 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 7h

Not UK but amazing to see. I truly hope more people like him lead the charge against MAGA and work on a better world for all. Filled with care and compassion

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 22h

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 13h

One of us. One of us. One of us

join.greenparty.org.uk?utm_source=g...

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

Ever since I finished Question Time, Reform have massively been on the attack.

Including a rant from Richard Tice entirely designed to distract from Reform and Russia.

Everyone should know about Nathan Gill, the bribes from Russia and the link to Reform.

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MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 1d

They are talking about the UK green party. Not American green party.

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MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 1d

In a country with ever increasingly hostile talk to and about trans people. To see @zackpolanski.bsky.social fight back against Piers Morgan and stick to his principles without giving leeway both makes me happy and sad.

Sad because this is how more people should be, not backing down to aggression.

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MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 2d

How are Reform the most trusted to form an effective government when they can't even guarantee the people running for the positions are even still alive?

YouGov @yougov.co.uk · 3d

Which party are Britons most likely to trust in key areas?

Reform UK
Immigration: 41% (+18 lead)
Crime: 34% (+11)
Form effective govt: 27% (+4)

Greens
Environment: 54% (+21)
Protect minorities: 38% (+4)
Keep promises: 32% (+5)

Conservatives
Support business: 36% (+5)
Defence: 35% (+6)

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MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 2d

So close to 100k! We can get there this week (maybe tonight???)

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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MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 2d

Ok I love this

join.greenparty.org.uk

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MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 2d

I am still confused how this was created to be an insult to the green party. Yes we want to abolish bad things and we point them out. What is wrong with that?

Mothin Ali @mothinali.bsky.social · 2d

We have the fastest growing membership of any political party because absolutely we want to #AbolishBadThings
We stand for; a Wealth Tax, renationalisation, green jobs, clean air, clean water, fully funded NHS, fight climate change, equality, and more!
If you feel the same join.greenparty.org.uk

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MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 2d

It is horrible that your future is more guaranteed if you can make someone else pay for it with something so essential as a roof over their head 😔

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MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 3d

I find it increasingly funny that hit pieces on @zackpolanski.bsky.social and @greenparty.org.uk are essentially who would choose to vote for someone with crazy radical ideas of spreading wealth and equality for all. Why would anyone want to protect the planet. Won't you think of poor landlords!!

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MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 5d

What is striking with this poll. It shows that greens and Lib Dem alone have a higher % of voters than reform.

Could a pact with them and maybe SNP + Plaid stop the far right?

Hopefully this poll shows that people are realising reform are not the way forward.

YouGov @yougov.co.uk · 5d

Latest YouGov Westminster voting intention (5-6 October 2025)

Reform UK: 27% (-2 from 28-29 Sept)
Labour: 20% (-2)
Conservatives: 17% (+1)
Lib Dems: 17% (+2)
Greens: 12% (+1)
SNP: 4% (+1)

yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...

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MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 5d

It has been years since I have felt hope in this country. @zackpolanski.bsky.social has given me some back.

I hope more people join and show the rest of Britain that we need hope.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

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MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 5d

Amazing news. Let's hope this keeps climbing.

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 5d

🚀 @greenparty.org.uk has grown from 58,000 members in December to 86,000 today.

Six years ago, consistently polling around 2%. Now, above 10%.

Green councillors leapt from fewer than 200 to nearly 900.

Green MPs from one to four.

This is the beginning.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Good and bad news for Zack Polanski: the Green conference was a joy, but now hopes are stratospheric | Adam Ramsay

Members loved hearing from a leader who boldly reflects their views and isn’t afraid of the rightwing press. How far can he take the party?, says journalist and Green party member Adam Ramsay

www.theguardian.com

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MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 7d

It's truly saddening to see GIC wait times now. When I began I remember the clinic I went to had a 73 week wait time. I checked weekly and saw it dropping. I was seen in less than 40 weeks. Last time I checked it was less than 30 weeks.

Now. It's 10+ years. That's not even the worst clinic either

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MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 10d

Fantastic to hear!

Aliza Adi (she/her) @alizaadi.bsky.social · 10d

🚨 UPDATE 🚨

The news is in, and it’s good

🚫 GWD, the anti-trans lobby group led by four disgraced expelled members, has been denied a platform at Autumn Conference

They tried to strong-arm the party with legal threats in order to spread their transphobic agenda

But the party stood firm

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Aliza Adi (she/her) @alizaadi.bsky.social · 12d

🚨 UPDATE 🚨

This week, Green Party Specialist Interest Groups will be told whether Party leadership plans to allow GWD to run a stall at Autumn Conference

To be clear: GWD is a transphobic lobbying outfit, fronted by expelled ex-members with a history of breaching party values and code of conduct

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MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 13d

I've heard references of when the BBC once announced there is no news so they played piano music for the timeslot.

I wish we had that nowadays. I genuinely can't imagine going through all that rubbish especially in this climate.

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Trans+ Solidarity Alliance @transsolidarity.bsky.social · 13d

NEW: Yet more businesses and organisations warn the Government that the EHRC’s proposed trans bathroom ban is unworkable. This comes after our open letter from 650+ firms urging them to reject it.

Reach out to your MP, and ask them to make sure that Ministers listen to these concerns.

UK businesses fear new EHRC guidance on toilets will be ‘unworkable’

Exclusive: Stonewall writes to ministers and warns cost of compliance could be ‘significant’ for struggling companies

www.theguardian.com

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MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 14d

Ok thank you. It is terrible to hear they have completely turned their back on the trans community. I do want to thank you for taking a stand on it.

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MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 14d

Can I just ask where are you seeing the biological woman part? Is this a separate document or are their documents in process of being updated? I have quickly looked in their website and in their constitution i saw this.

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MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 14d

Many people did vote labour and are now unhappy they won also.
We know labour won't call a general election as labour will lose it.
Poor communication apparently seems to be the number one issue. Not it being poorly thought out. Not that it wasn't on their manifesto. Not that we don't trust them.

MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 14d

So I looked at what the most signed petitions are on the website.

Doesn't look good Labour. After 14 years of Tories. 2 of the top 4 are calling for you to be replaced. 1 is to stop the introduction of Tony's id cards and one to repeal your other key legislation.

I think it's a bit of a disaster.

List of the most signed petitions on parliament petition site with do not introduce digital id cards currently being the second most signed below call a general election and above call an immediate general election.

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MissBloomy @missbloomy.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you for being one of the few publicly calling for its removal.

Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 15d

I have come to the conclusion the EHRC guidance on single sex spaces should not even come to Parliament. It is misleading and has caused distress for my trans constituents.

I urge @bphillipsonMP to reject it on grounds of practicality and human rights.

sianberry.org.uk/publications/l…

An image of Sian's letter to the Minister for Women and Equalities.

You can read the full text of her letter at:

https://www.sianberry.org.uk/publications/letter-regarding-statutory-guidance-from-the-equality-human-rights-commission/

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