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Tim Kiely @timkiely1.bsky.social · 5h

☀️ lovely day for a leaflet!

💚 felt good to be back on the street today with @newhamgreens.bsky.social for some Old Fashioned Door-to-Door work, complete with an Old Fashioned Spatula for tricky letterbox insertion (and anti-dog protection!)

✊ we have the wind at our back!

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Man holding leaflets and 60-Second Surveys for the Newham Green Party

Man inserting a Newham Green Party leaflet through a letterbox with the use of a spatula.

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Mothin Ali @mothinali.bsky.social · 5h

Out in Newham this morning with a fantastic group of campaigners working hard for their communities.
Sonia Quintero
Chae Ho Hwang
Danny Keeling
3 dedicated campaigners working hard for change

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Newham Greens @newhamgreens.bsky.social · 11m

Thanks for coming to help out @mothinali.bsky.social 🙏

Here in #Newham we are working hard in our communities to improve the area, be a strong opposition to the Labour council and keep Reform from getting a toehold.

Greens working hard all year round! 💚💚💚💚💚

Mothin Ali @mothinali.bsky.social · 5h

Out in Newham this morning with a fantastic group of campaigners working hard for their communities.
Sonia Quintero
Chae Ho Hwang
Danny Keeling
3 dedicated campaigners working hard for change

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 9h

Loud, Clear and Unambiguous

🏳️‍⚧️ Trans rights are human rights.

And I love the idea of our cities, our country even, as an inclusive, intersectional sanctuary for everyone who is marginalised, minoritised, and racialised.

There’s work to be done.

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

🖐🏼 @london.gov.uk @mayorofgm.bsky.social @zoegarbett.bsky.social @carolinerussell.bsky.social @zackpolanski.bsky.social @rachelmillward.bsky.social @mothinali.bsky.social

Reject Streeting & Starmer’s anti-Trans+ crusade

Defend Trans+ kids, youth & adults - now

Be loud. Be clear. Be unambiguous

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1d

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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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 9h

Think you know your London Tube stations? 🚉

Zack, Zöe, and Dylan took on our emoji challenge — can you get the names before them? ⏱️🤔

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 8h

Me! And a great time to join us

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 1d

Who's still buzzing from our incredible conference in Bournemouth one week on? 🤚 💚

A photo of Green Party of England and Wales CEO Harriet Lamb, Leader Zack Polanski, and Co-Deputy Leaders Mothin Ali and Rachel Millward on stage at Green Party conference in Bournemouth.

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

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 8h

#MigrantsWelcome #GoodNews

Let's all get together to tackle our mutiple crises, in a world where human time, energy and talents are a scarce resource

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

‘It’s a question of humanity’: how a small Spanish town made headlines over its immigration stance

Mayor explains why Villamalea unanimously backed call to regularise undocumented migrants – across party lines

www.theguardian.com

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 7h

There is no escape on this #PoisonedPlanet, this #PlasticPlanet.

The chemical cocktail is getting stronger every day. That we don't really understand the #PublicHealth effects only adds concern

www.cnn.com/2025/10/07/c...

Three CNN reporters on three continents wore chemical-tracking wristbands. The results were alarming | CNN

Plastic is woven into our lives and its chemical pollution is in the air we breathe, the dust we inhale, the food we eat. We did an experiment to see what we’re exposed to every day.

www.cnn.com

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 7h

You can watch my exchange with the Mayor here ⬇️

youtu.be/qxy2YbCWdWU

Loss of skilled workers in London | Caroline Russell

YouTube video by Caroline Russell

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 7h

It’s great that the Mayor is pushing government to address the impact on people affected by skilled worker visa changes, but he also needs to look at and improve the support TfL offers to these workers caught in an abrupt limbo as the sudden visa system changes kick in.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 10h

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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James Vessey-Miller - Green Party @vesseymiller.bsky.social · 3d

We’re building the politics of the future, for a fairer and kinder Britain.

If you share these goals, join us and help make it happen.

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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.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 1d

“Britain is a nation of neighbours, not strangers — and it’s time we built a politics of hope that reflects that.”

Zack Polanski with a message of unity and hope having been out door knocking Handsworth today.

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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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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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Green Elects @greenelects.world · 1d

🚨 @zackpolanski.bsky.social: The Green Party is the "most favourable party in London" 💚

This is just the beginning. 📈

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

“the same argument applies to the Woolwich tunnel and common sense would dictate that what’s good for Greenwich is also good for Woolwich.” Maureen O’Mara, former Labour councillor.
Caroline Russell, London Assembly, has taken up the cause for both foot tunnels 🙌
@carolinerussell.bsky.social

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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sleepy or on a train 🚄 @urbanist318.bsky.social · 1d

After much consideration, I have joined the Greens! I was skeptical at first, especially with the promise of Your Party but the subsequent chaos before founding and the results Zack Polanski and his team have been delivering have shown me that Green is the way forward! 💚

A message from the green party sent to new members after joining.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

Greens growing. Reform ratttled.

PS - I changed my name back to my family's original Jewish name because I'm proud of being Jewish. If Tice think that makes me a weirdo, I think that makes him an antisemite.

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Tice "green party leader Zack Polanski is a weirdo. Changed his name, claimed hypnosis could increase women's breast size, thinks me should compete in women's sport, thinks women can have a penis. Other than that he's fine. Vote Green. Get weirdo."

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 1d

The government’s sudden changes to skilled worker visas now covered by Asian Standard.

One worker told me he can’t sleep, he doesn’t know what to say to his family. Another, pregnant with her first child, fears she’ll be deported before giving birth.

www.asianstandard.co.uk/tfl-staff-at...

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 1d

In 2022 Scottish Greens delivered free bus travel for everyone under the age of 22.

Since then over 250 MILLION journeys have been taken!

🟢 Improving mobility
🟢 Saving money
🟢 Reducing congestion
🟢 Lowering emissions
💚 Building a fairer, greener Scotland

Free bus travel scheme for young Scots hits 250 million journeys

The scheme was launched in January 2022 and offers free bus travel to those under the age of 22.

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 1d

Reform are so grim and bad sports to boot.

Tied elections get settled at the toss of a coin. Standard practice. No need for law suits.

I’ve donated - please donate if you can.

donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk/make-sure-we...

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 1d

Gambling - an industry out of control doing enormous damage to individuals and communities

A massive #PublicHealth issue
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

High street slot machine shops pay staff bonuses linked to how much gamblers lose

Exclusive: MPs and campaigners condemn ‘appalling’ reward scheme for Merkur venue managers

www.theguardian.com

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