Joe Peacock
@brumgreenjoe.bsky.social
Green Party campaigner in Birmingham. Passionate about safer streets, community engagement, natural solutions and a just society. He/him
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Joe Peacock
@brumgreenjoe.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Introduction thread:
Name: Joe
Pronouns: he/him
Location: Birmingham, England
Interests: politics (Green/lefty) active travel and community engagement, wildlife, natural environment, social history, human rights, poetry, folk and alternative music. Also a Russian speaker and Southampton FC fan.
Name: Joe
Pronouns: he/him
Location: Birmingham, England
Interests: politics (Green/lefty) active travel and community engagement, wildlife, natural environment, social history, human rights, poetry, folk and alternative music. Also a Russian speaker and Southampton FC fan.
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Huge victory for hungry children 💚
Alongside many campaigners, the Green Party have absolutely dragged the Labour Government to finally end the child cap.
Labour politicians disgracefully defended it for far too long.
This shows why the Green Party membership rising and rising matters.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Labour politicians disgracefully defended it for far too long.
This shows why the Green Party membership rising and rising matters.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Huge victory for hungry children 💚
Totally support this take on the budget. Such vital community assets need protecting not destroying through government measures.
This Budget is yet another episode in the long running saga of failures to seize opportunities to support Grassroots Music Venues. The Government’s rhetoric on their support for this vital sector is completely undone by the reality of their business rates decision.
November 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Totally support this take on the budget. Such vital community assets need protecting not destroying through government measures.
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Zack living rent free in Labour heads.
Labour governments at both ends of the M4 are clearly rattled.
It's time for Greens to replace them.
#BoldPolitics
Labour governments at both ends of the M4 are clearly rattled.
It's time for Greens to replace them.
#BoldPolitics
Watch as Rachel Reeves brands Greens leader Zack Polanski a 'keen hypnotherapist'
🗣️ 'The only things getting bigger under his approach would be the deficit and the rise of inflation'
🗣️ 'The only things getting bigger under his approach would be the deficit and the rise of inflation'
November 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Zack living rent free in Labour heads.
Labour governments at both ends of the M4 are clearly rattled.
It's time for Greens to replace them.
#BoldPolitics
Labour governments at both ends of the M4 are clearly rattled.
It's time for Greens to replace them.
#BoldPolitics
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Brexit has smashed a *massive* hole in our economy
🫣 Up to £90bn a year in lost tax revenues
😬 UK’s GDP 6-8% smaller
😮 Equating to between £2,700 and £3,700 *per person*
No wonder Reeves is struggling to make the sums add up
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/r?u=zVv9ozku...
🫣 Up to £90bn a year in lost tax revenues
😬 UK’s GDP 6-8% smaller
😮 Equating to between £2,700 and £3,700 *per person*
No wonder Reeves is struggling to make the sums add up
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/r?u=zVv9ozku...
Brexit costing UK up to £90bn in lost tax revenue , new analysis shows
Exclusive: Britons also up to £3,700 worse off, leading to calls for the Labour government to improve relations with the EU
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Brexit has smashed a *massive* hole in our economy
🫣 Up to £90bn a year in lost tax revenues
😬 UK’s GDP 6-8% smaller
😮 Equating to between £2,700 and £3,700 *per person*
No wonder Reeves is struggling to make the sums add up
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/r?u=zVv9ozku...
🫣 Up to £90bn a year in lost tax revenues
😬 UK’s GDP 6-8% smaller
😮 Equating to between £2,700 and £3,700 *per person*
No wonder Reeves is struggling to make the sums add up
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/r?u=zVv9ozku...
How has this not been fully debunked in the public consciousness yet?
The very first thing the Prime Minister does is use the household budget metaphor.
A metaphor - this report into BBC coverage - said could be "easily misleading."
Why is the government trying to mislead the country?
A metaphor - this report into BBC coverage - said could be "easily misleading."
Why is the government trying to mislead the country?
November 26, 2025 at 12:29 PM
How has this not been fully debunked in the public consciousness yet?
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A reminder, as Birmingham faces a horrific week of deaths and serious injuries on our roads.
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
www.linkedin.com/posts/shivaj...
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
www.linkedin.com/posts/shivaj...
"We ask everyone outside of the car to be safe so that drivers can be dangerous."
A timely reminder from Tom Flood as Birmingham (England) sees news of more people killed or seriously injur...
"We ask everyone outside of the car to be safe so that drivers can be dangerous."
A timely reminder from Tom Flood as Birmingham (England) sees news of more people killed or seriously injured on our ...
www.linkedin.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:57 PM
A reminder, as Birmingham faces a horrific week of deaths and serious injuries on our roads.
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
www.linkedin.com/posts/shivaj...
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
www.linkedin.com/posts/shivaj...
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💼 Tommorrow is Budget day.
The Green Party would: ⬇️
💡 Cut energy bills by ending profiteering
🚰 Cut water bills by bringing water into public hands
🏠 Let councils control rents
🚸 Lift the two-child benefit cap and extend free school meals to all
🤑 Tax billionaires
The Green Party would: ⬇️
💡 Cut energy bills by ending profiteering
🚰 Cut water bills by bringing water into public hands
🏠 Let councils control rents
🚸 Lift the two-child benefit cap and extend free school meals to all
🤑 Tax billionaires
At the Budget, the Green Party's message is clear: Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
November 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM
💼 Tommorrow is Budget day.
The Green Party would: ⬇️
💡 Cut energy bills by ending profiteering
🚰 Cut water bills by bringing water into public hands
🏠 Let councils control rents
🚸 Lift the two-child benefit cap and extend free school meals to all
🤑 Tax billionaires
The Green Party would: ⬇️
💡 Cut energy bills by ending profiteering
🚰 Cut water bills by bringing water into public hands
🏠 Let councils control rents
🚸 Lift the two-child benefit cap and extend free school meals to all
🤑 Tax billionaires
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Since 2011 the fuel duty freeze has cost the Treasury £133 billion.
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Rachel Reeves will freeze fuel duty to dodge ‘political suicide’
The chancellor will also highlight a rise in the minimum wage and plans to cut energy bills as she tries to win over voters by focusing on cost of living
www.thetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Since 2011 the fuel duty freeze has cost the Treasury £133 billion.
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Segregated cycle lanes work when there are enough of them! Most people in Birmingham live nowhere near any safe cycling infrastructure still. It’s a key reason why we have such low rates of cycling still.
November 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Segregated cycle lanes work when there are enough of them! Most people in Birmingham live nowhere near any safe cycling infrastructure still. It’s a key reason why we have such low rates of cycling still.
Yeah, Nigel, I mean, imagine a sitting MP having 10 other jobs, including promoting bitcoins used to fund the Russian war effort, advising people how to avoid tax in the UK and supporting foreign governments against the UK. That would be very unpatriotic, wouldn’t it?
November 25, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Yeah, Nigel, I mean, imagine a sitting MP having 10 other jobs, including promoting bitcoins used to fund the Russian war effort, advising people how to avoid tax in the UK and supporting foreign governments against the UK. That would be very unpatriotic, wouldn’t it?
This is an unfortunate incident, but it does seem entirely in keeping with the man in charge of sorting out some of the most pressing issues in Birmingham and failing on all fronts. Why has Labour left him in that position? Is there nobody better? www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Councillor 'knocks out' bystander during accident at cricket lane opening event
Cricket fan and cabinet member for transport and the environment, Councillor Majid Mahmood, accidentally struck a ball into a watching group of dignitaries at the launch of a four-lane cricket nets fa...
www.birminghammail.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
This is an unfortunate incident, but it does seem entirely in keeping with the man in charge of sorting out some of the most pressing issues in Birmingham and failing on all fronts. Why has Labour left him in that position? Is there nobody better? www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
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"Hitler was right"
"Gas them all"
Nigel Farage said this to a Jewish pupil at Dulwich College.
But not "with intent" in a racist way.
Good old Nige would never want to hurt anyone.
Perish the thought.
"Gas them all"
Nigel Farage said this to a Jewish pupil at Dulwich College.
But not "with intent" in a racist way.
Good old Nige would never want to hurt anyone.
Perish the thought.
ITV News, "Did you racially insult pupils at school?
Nigel Farage, "I would never do it in a hurtful or insulting way.. Not with intent"
ITV News, "I don't understand what you mean?"
Nigel Farage, "You wouldn't do"
Nigel Farage, "I would never do it in a hurtful or insulting way.. Not with intent"
ITV News, "I don't understand what you mean?"
Nigel Farage, "You wouldn't do"
November 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
"Hitler was right"
"Gas them all"
Nigel Farage said this to a Jewish pupil at Dulwich College.
But not "with intent" in a racist way.
Good old Nige would never want to hurt anyone.
Perish the thought.
"Gas them all"
Nigel Farage said this to a Jewish pupil at Dulwich College.
But not "with intent" in a racist way.
Good old Nige would never want to hurt anyone.
Perish the thought.
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I don't think its up to the perpetrators of discrimination, harassment or bullying to make a judgment on the damage and pain they themselves caused to others with their vile behavior.
Asked again and again whether he ever racially abused his fellow pupils, as 20 people at his old school have now said he did, Nigel Farage will only say that he never did so in a "hurtful way" or "with intent"
November 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I don't think its up to the perpetrators of discrimination, harassment or bullying to make a judgment on the damage and pain they themselves caused to others with their vile behavior.
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Greens tied (with LDs!) for being official Opposition in this poll.
📊 Estimated seats on latest Lord Ashcroft poll:
➡️ REF – 289 (+284)
🟢 GRN – 77 (+73)
🟠 LD – 77 (+5)
🔵 CON – 76 (-45)
🟡 SNP – 45 (+36)
🔴 LAB – 41 (-370)
Based on @LordAPolls poll, 13-17 Nov (+/- vs GE24)
➡️ REF – 289 (+284)
🟢 GRN – 77 (+73)
🟠 LD – 77 (+5)
🔵 CON – 76 (-45)
🟡 SNP – 45 (+36)
🔴 LAB – 41 (-370)
Based on @LordAPolls poll, 13-17 Nov (+/- vs GE24)
November 24, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Greens tied (with LDs!) for being official Opposition in this poll.
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Across Bristol, people are at breaking point
Bills keep going up. Rents are spiralling. Families are struggling to put food on the table.
This must be a cost-of-living budget to make our system fairer and, most importantly, to make life affordable again
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
Bills keep going up. Rents are spiralling. Families are struggling to put food on the table.
This must be a cost-of-living budget to make our system fairer and, most importantly, to make life affordable again
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
'My message to Rachel Reeves is simple: cut bills, tax billionaires'
Carla Denyer sees the autumn budget as a chance to "make our country affordable again"
www.bristol247.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Across Bristol, people are at breaking point
Bills keep going up. Rents are spiralling. Families are struggling to put food on the table.
This must be a cost-of-living budget to make our system fairer and, most importantly, to make life affordable again
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
Bills keep going up. Rents are spiralling. Families are struggling to put food on the table.
This must be a cost-of-living budget to make our system fairer and, most importantly, to make life affordable again
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
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We remain the only country ever to have imposed economic sanctions on itself.
Rachel Reeves says there’s a “hole” in the public finances.
A new decade-long Brexit study explains it:
a 6–8% hit to GDP – that's £180bn-£240bn a year – means less tax, less investment and less money for everything else.
Brexit made Britain poorer. Much poorer.
A new decade-long Brexit study explains it:
a 6–8% hit to GDP – that's £180bn-£240bn a year – means less tax, less investment and less money for everything else.
Brexit made Britain poorer. Much poorer.
New: Boris Johnson’s ‘Brexit Titanic success’ was half right
Nearly ten years on, the first full assessment of Brexit confirms what millions warned: Britain made itself poorer
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:31 AM
We remain the only country ever to have imposed economic sanctions on itself.
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Yesterday I had lunch with a family who came here from Syria during the civil war and now have citizenship
It was so uplifting to see how they're flourishing and to hear about their admiration for our country
If you want something to find something that makes you proud of the UK, this is it
It was so uplifting to see how they're flourishing and to hear about their admiration for our country
If you want something to find something that makes you proud of the UK, this is it
November 23, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Yesterday I had lunch with a family who came here from Syria during the civil war and now have citizenship
It was so uplifting to see how they're flourishing and to hear about their admiration for our country
If you want something to find something that makes you proud of the UK, this is it
It was so uplifting to see how they're flourishing and to hear about their admiration for our country
If you want something to find something that makes you proud of the UK, this is it
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"What are Labour going to do to change my life?"
Green Party Co-Deputy Leader & Councillor @mothinali.bsky.social discusses Labour's failure of working class communities, and how Greens are taking the fight to Reform by offering real hope and real change.
Green Party Co-Deputy Leader & Councillor @mothinali.bsky.social discusses Labour's failure of working class communities, and how Greens are taking the fight to Reform by offering real hope and real change.
November 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
"What are Labour going to do to change my life?"
Green Party Co-Deputy Leader & Councillor @mothinali.bsky.social discusses Labour's failure of working class communities, and how Greens are taking the fight to Reform by offering real hope and real change.
Green Party Co-Deputy Leader & Councillor @mothinali.bsky.social discusses Labour's failure of working class communities, and how Greens are taking the fight to Reform by offering real hope and real change.
Some excellent suggestions in here that, if implemented, could end the government's cruel austerity measures. Please stop punishing those who can least afford it, Labour!
Will UK Chancellor redistribute?
End two-child benefit cap, cost £3bn-£3.6bn.
Abolish VAT on domestic fuel, cost £2.5bn.
Increase income tax personal allowance by £1000, cost £8.4bn.
Taxing capital gains at same rate as wages, generates £14bn+ more in NIC.
Another world is possible.
End two-child benefit cap, cost £3bn-£3.6bn.
Abolish VAT on domestic fuel, cost £2.5bn.
Increase income tax personal allowance by £1000, cost £8.4bn.
Taxing capital gains at same rate as wages, generates £14bn+ more in NIC.
Another world is possible.
This is how Rachel Reeves could deliver a progressive budget
The chancellor has an opportunity to boost the public purpose and deliver redistribution
leftfootforward.org
November 22, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Some excellent suggestions in here that, if implemented, could end the government's cruel austerity measures. Please stop punishing those who can least afford it, Labour!
I found the part about COP quite enlightening - it's designed to fail. I know it has failed, but realising how and what we could do differently using other examples was useful. Just because that's the mechanism being used, doesn't mean it makes any sense. Also, the divide and rule concept was good.
I really loved this conversation with @georgemonbiot.bsky.social - I've thought about it lots ever since.
Hope you enjoy it too!
youtu.be/3xx6lNFx8tI?...
Hope you enjoy it too!
youtu.be/3xx6lNFx8tI?...
How To Platform Socialist Ideas Through Billionaire Owned Channels | George Monbiot | Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
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November 22, 2025 at 10:37 AM
I found the part about COP quite enlightening - it's designed to fail. I know it has failed, but realising how and what we could do differently using other examples was useful. Just because that's the mechanism being used, doesn't mean it makes any sense. Also, the divide and rule concept was good.
I was asked by a local Tory the other day whether this stuff about new members was a political boast. I told her that it’s very real! We are delighted to welcome all the new members and try to find ways for them to get involved in helping us to win elections!
Since I was elected leader of the Green Party, 100,000 new people have joined.
In just over two months:
170,000 people ready to make hope normal again.
This is only the beginning.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
In just over two months:
170,000 people ready to make hope normal again.
This is only the beginning.
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
November 22, 2025 at 9:44 AM
I was asked by a local Tory the other day whether this stuff about new members was a political boast. I told her that it’s very real! We are delighted to welcome all the new members and try to find ways for them to get involved in helping us to win elections!
It's been a while since we announced a new big round number of members. Can we go into 2026 with with over 200,000? If we keep getting a thousand new members a day we will do it! join.greenparty.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
It's been a while since we announced a new big round number of members. Can we go into 2026 with with over 200,000? If we keep getting a thousand new members a day we will do it! join.greenparty.org.uk
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Gill’s conviction for taking Kremlin money is yet more evidence of Russian influence in our politics, as the Russia report itself found. So when will Ministers finally investigate this wider interference? Why are we forced to pursue it in court? @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Gill’s conviction for taking Kremlin money is yet more evidence of Russian influence in our politics, as the Russia report itself found. So when will Ministers finally investigate this wider interference? Why are we forced to pursue it in court? @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
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BBC - Covering Judge’s remarks live
Sky - Covering Judge’s remarks live
GBNews - Story on the Covid inquiry being a waste of money (don’t you dare criticise our Boris)
Sky - Covering Judge’s remarks live
GBNews - Story on the Covid inquiry being a waste of money (don’t you dare criticise our Boris)
November 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
BBC - Covering Judge’s remarks live
Sky - Covering Judge’s remarks live
GBNews - Story on the Covid inquiry being a waste of money (don’t you dare criticise our Boris)
Sky - Covering Judge’s remarks live
GBNews - Story on the Covid inquiry being a waste of money (don’t you dare criticise our Boris)