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Bristol Green Party @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social · 18h

The surge continues. Welcome to all our new members!

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3000+ BRISTOL GREEN PARTY MEMBERS.

Promoted by Tom Hathway on behalf of Bristol Green Party, all at 17 Great George St, Bristol BS1 5QT.

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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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Bristol Green Party @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social · 1d

Green councillor for Eastville Lorraine Francis: "In a time when racist attacks are on the rise across the city, I am disgusted to see councillor Breckels use his platform to spew this racist rhetoric."

Bristol Labour councillor suspended over racist comment

Councillor Fabian Breckels is being investigated over a comment he made on Facebook.

www.bbc.co.uk

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 2d

“Why is it always hard choices for working-class communities — not for multimillionaires and billionaires?”

Zack Polanski calls for a tax on the super-rich on #BBCQT

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 3d

Read the full article: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/policy-insig...

There will be no transition without high-carbon skills

My new Energy Jobs Bill would harness the expertise of those working in oil and gas to support the shift to clean power

www.prospectmagazine.co.uk

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 3d

The era of oil & gas is over - reserves are running dry and companies are pulling out leaving workers and communities high and dry

Government urgently needs to make a plan to harness those skills for the green energy transition

My piece for Prospect Magazine on my Energy Jobs Bill:

Screenshot of a headline from Prospect Magazine, reading: 'There will be no transition without high-carbon skills.'

Subheading reads: My new Energy Jobs Bill would harness the expertise of those working in oil and gas to support the shift to clean power, by Carla Denyer

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 3d

"Christians, Muslims, Jews, migrants and people from a global majority background face the threat of violence or harassment as they simply go about their lives each day. This is unacceptable for the UK in the 21st century."

@carladenyer.bsky.social on the increase in reported hate crimes.

Graphic with a photo of Carla Denyer in the House of Commons.

Text reads:

SHOCKING HATE CRIME RISE MUST BE A WAKE-UP CALL

"Politicians of all stripes have a responsibility today:

to say loud and clear that people of all backgrounds and all faiths are valued members of our communities, and
an attack on any one of us is an attack on all of our values and freedoms.”

Carla Denyer
MP for Bristol Central

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Bradford District Green Party @bradfordgreens.bsky.social · 3d

Don't threaten us with a good time, Daily Express.

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Serena Ralston @serenaralston.bsky.social · 3d

Speaking up today for residents against a planning application which would have massively negative impacts for them.Glad to say most of planning cttee voted against refusal & officers will work on reasons for refusal. We want new housing on this site but this application isn’t good enough.

Speaking up for residents at planning committee

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 3d

"I've always wanted to contribute as much as I could. I've always seen my own privilege and wanted to make the biggest difference I could to make as many people as possible's lives better." - @rachelmillward.bsky.social, Green Party deputy.

This moved me very deeply 💚 Fantastic interview.

Thousands Are Joining the Green Party. Here’s Why | Deputy Green Party Leader - Rachel Millward

YouTube video by Novara Media

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UK Green Stats @ukgreenstats.bsky.social · 3d

Yesterday, the Greens were celebrating 87,000 members.

Today, they have skyrocketed 93,000 members, making this most likely the fastest growth the party has ever seen before in terms of membership figures.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 4d

The Green surge continues ... We’ve just passed 90,000 members! 💚

People everywhere are joining the movement for real change.

Want hope to be normal again? Join the Green Party today ↩️

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 5d

Grim that Kemi Badenoch hits the airwaves and defends Jenrick's words objecting to 'not seeing another white face' during his Birmingham visit. His hard-right dogwhistle comments are divisive and wrong and make him unfit to be Shadow Justice Secretary www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

Jenrick accused of racism over ‘no white faces’ comments as he also claims ‘collapse of old order is in sight’ – UK politics live

Labour mayor of the West Midlands says Jenrick’s comments about Handsworth were racist

www.theguardian.com

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 5d

Two years on, we remember the horrific events of 7 October.

We call today, and every day, for an end to the violence.

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Bristol Green Party @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social · 6d

A statement about the Peacehaven mosque attack from @cllremmaedwards.bsky.social on behalf of Bristol's Green Party Councillors:

Statement about Peacehaven mosque attack from Cllr Emma Edwards on behalf of Bristol's Green Party
Councillors
We are deeply upset to hear about the horrific firebomb attack on their mosque in Peacehaven this weekend and stand in solidarity with the Muslim community there. Also recognising that this affects all Muslim communities in the UK and here in Bristol, at a time when hate crime is on the rise.
This was not merely a "hate crime" - it was an act of terrorism.
Any attack targeting a place of worship and the innocent people within it is designed to instil fear, divide communities, and undermine the very values we hold dear in Britain.
The refusal by authorities to call this what it is — terrorism - reflects a dangerous double standard. When the victims are Muslim, the language changes, the outrage softens, and justice feels conditional. That must end.
Islamophobia is not an isolated prejudice; it is a threat to the fabric of our society. We must confront it with honesty, policy, and solidarity — not silence.
As Greens, we stand with all those who reject hate and work for peace, truth, and equality. No one should ever fear for their life while praying.

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Rob Bryher @robbryher.bsky.social · 6d

I'm really glad that the Green Party have caught up with the Labour Party on their excellent "No Landlordism" platform...of 1902. #gpconf

Old photo and manifesto of Keir Hardie, Labour's first MP, who stood on a platform of "No Landlordism".

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Serena Ralston @serenaralston.bsky.social · 7d

fantastic turn out today on Bournemouth beach for Red Line for #Palestine show of unity at @greenparty.org.uk conference

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 8d

"the number of Greens across Great Britain - around 91,000 - is around 50% more than the membership of the Lib Dems"

Now is the perfect time to click join.greenparty.org.uk and help us get to 100,000!

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 9d

Today I've joined parliamentarians from across the political spectrum in calling on Kemi Badenoch to rethink her dangerous position on the climate and net zero - a position which puts Britain's economic strength, national security, and environmental leadership at risk.

Screenshot of a letter to Kemi Badenoch, the full text is linked in the subsequent post

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

"We will break the shackles of poverty and hardship that lock so many in. We will end rip-off Britain." - @zackpolanski.bsky.social

"We have a vision for this place we call home. Boldness

means connecting with how hard it is right now for so many

people. It means listening, not just finger pointing.

It means presenting a positive vision not just of the future

but what we can all do right now."

ZACK POLANSKI

GREEN PARTY LEADER

GREEN PARTY CONFERENCE

BOURNEMOUTH

3-5 OCTOBER 2025

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Bristol Green Party @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social · 9d

Ten years ago Bristol's Green Party councillors sent a message: refugees are welcome here.

A decade on, Bristol's Green councillors and MP want to repeat our message: #Bristol is a City of Sanctuary. Refugees are welcome here.

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 10d

I am alarmed and upset by this emerging news of attacks at a synagogue on Yom Kippur.

The rise in religious hate crimes in this country is totally unacceptable - there is no excuse for antisemitism and no excuse for violence.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...

Manchester synagogue: Four people injured in car and stabbing attack at Manchester synagogue - suspect shot by police

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham says it's believed the suspect is dead, and that the immediate danger appears to be over.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 10d

A large group of MPs drew the Foreign Secretary's attention to attacks on the #GlobalSumudFlotilla 6 days ago...

Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social · 16d

84 MPs & Peers have written to the Foreign Secretary today, highlighting attacks on the Global Sumud Flotilla as it sails to deliver aid to Gaza.

We urge the Government to condemn these attacks and make it clear to Israeli counterparts that no harm must come to these humanitarians.

A formal letter on UK Parliament letterhead addressed to The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, dated 25 September 2025. It is signed by Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP, Labour MP for Clapham & Brixton Hill. The letter expresses concern for the safety of British citizens participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla aid mission to Gaza, referencing past Israeli interceptions of aid missions, recent drone attacks on vessels, and social media posts suggesting links to Hamas. It urges the Foreign Secretary to ensure that the UK strongly communicates to Israel that no harm must come to the flotilla or the British citizens onboard.

Full text on Bell's website: https://bellribeiroaddy.com/global-sumud-flotilla-letter-urging-the-government-to-protect-humanitarians/

A plain page listing the names of over 80 signatories, including MPs, peers, and public figures, such as Diane Abbott MP, Jeremy Corbyn MP, John McDonnell MP, Zarah Sultana MP, and others, showing broad political support for the letter.

Full text on Bell's website: https://bellribeiroaddy.com/global-sumud-flotilla-letter-urging-the-government-to-protect-humanitarians/

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Mothin Ali @mothinali.bsky.social · 10d

I've just been talking to pasangers on #GlobalSumudFilotilla
3 ships have been intercepted

Israeli officials have threatened to detain and charge with terrorism offences
Previous passengers claim that Israeli officials have tortured detainees
Our government must act now. Platitudes are not enough!

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 11d

On this most important day in the Jewish year, we confirm our support of the Jewish community and recognise their integral contribution to our society.

REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.
YOM KIPPUR
Wishing you well
over the fast
- Green Party
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