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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 15h

Join the tens of thousands of people who find our bold and positive messages brings them hope for a fairer future for everyone.
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Darlington Green Party @darlingtongreens.bsky.social · 15h

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real hope real change will you be our 100,000th member? join today! bar graph of rising membership by week from 07/09/25 the final bar is showing that membership could hit 100,000 by 12/10

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

“You can’t blame austerity on one hand, but then say it’s the immigrants. The immigrants haven’t caused austerity.”

Zack Polanski takes on Reform’s Zia Yusuf over spreading of misinformation on #BBCQT

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Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 20h

News of the ‘first phase’ of a ceasefire in Gaza is a moment of real hope. This must be the first step of many, including release of all hostages, full humanitarian access to Gaza, and self-determination for Palestinians.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 14h

"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

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

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 12h

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 13h

Latest poll puts Greens just two points behind Labour. When I said we weren't here to be disappointed in Labour but to replace them, I meant it.

Join us and let's make hope normal again.

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Poll from find out now showing greens on 15 and labour and Tories on 17. Reform on 32.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 12h

⏰ Don't miss @zackpolanski.bsky.social on BBC Question Time tonight.

💻 BBC iPlayer at 9pm
📺 BBC One at 10.40pm.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 10h

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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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 11h

Govt promised to help Palestinians get to UK to study- but I'm in touch with 7 young Palestinians with scholarships at
@bristoluni.bsky.social
who are trapped in Gaza because the Home Office isn't doing what was promised
Shocking neglect putting lives at risk
www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...

Accepted but trapped: Why won’t the UK evacuate its students from Gaza?

Palestinian students in Gaza who earned places at top UK universities are being stranded by political indifference.

www.aljazeera.com

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 13h

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 · 13h

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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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 1d

…Not to mention the massive impact that the climate crisis will have on our economy - which this year already amounted to an estimated £3,000 per household. Badenoch can stick her head in the sand all she likes, but it will be ordinary Brits counting the cost.

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 1d

If the Tories want to scrap the Climate Change Act, then it's both fiscally and morally irresponsible not to put at least some money into dealing with the effects of the crisis - from flooding to extreme heat - and protecting the vulnerable for example in schools and care homes.

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 1d

Badenoch's speech completely detached from reality with no mention of protecting our communities from the climate crisis - particularly in light of her party’s plans to scrap the Climate Change Act and throw away Britain's progress on preventing climate breakdown

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 2d

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 · 3d

Our Conference was bursting with energy, enthusiasm, and determination. The Green Party is growing faster than ever – powered by hope, action, and thousands of passionate members. 💚

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 2d

Two years on from the horrific attacks of 7 October, my thoughts are with all of those who lost loved ones or are waiting to be reunited with those held hostage.

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

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

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

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

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 4d

It's a miracle nobody was hurt. Sending solidarity to the Muslim community in Sussex and across the UK, as well as the Jewish community who are still grieving from the appalling attack in Manchester. No one should EVER feel unsafe in their place of worship
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Police urged to seek clarity on whether hate crime fire at mosque was terrorism

The Green Party has called on police to seek clarity over the motives of the hate crime fire at Peacehaven’s mosque.

www.independent.co.uk

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 4d

I really enjoyed handing over the leadership baton and introducing @zackpolanski.bsky.social for his brilliant debut conference leader’s speech.

And just before I went on, this lovely video came up on the conference screens. It's so sweet - thank you everyone who had a role in making it 🫶

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 6d

Thank you Adrian and Carla! 💚

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 4d

My two stand-out highlights of Green Party conference were @rachelmillward.bsky.social and @mothinali.bsky.social's Deputy Leaders' speeches. Grounded, emotional, and inspiring.

Well worth watching in full:
www.youtube.com/live/Nw1waIc...

#GPC25

Co-Deputy Leaders' Speech - Rachel Millward & Mothin Ali at Green Party Conference 2025

YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 4d

Wish I could say I was shocked, but here's the Labour government constraining the right to peaceful protest again...

'You can protest but only according to our rules. The rules are: you're not allowed to use any of the tactics that make protest effective.'

Peter Walker @peterwalker99.bsky.social · 4d

NEW: Home Office announces planned new anti-protest powers, mainly aimed at pro-Gaza protests like those for Palestine Action. Police will be able to consider the "cumulative impact" of repeated protests and potentially order that they be relocated.

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 6d

You can read the letter in full here: carladenyer.co.uk/letter-to-ke...

Letter to Kemi Badenoch on her plans to scrap the Climate Change Act - Carla Denyer

Carla Denyer: Your Bristol West Green Party MP Candidate. Tackling the Climate Emergency - An End to the Housing Crisis - A Fairer and More Equal City

carladenyer.co.uk

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 6d

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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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 6d

Just trying on some of the new @greenparty.org.uk merch available at conference 👕😅💅

#CarlaSaysWealthTax #GPC25

Carla wearing a white t-shirt that says 'CARLA SAYS WEALTH TAX' in the same style as the iconic 'FRANKIE SAYS RELAX' tees.

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 7d

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 · 8d

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 · 14d

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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