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💚 Leader of Green Party on Bradford Council and Councillor for Tong Ward | WYCA | 🚉 Green Party National Transport & Healthy Streets Spokesperson | 🐶🐶 Basset Hounds | 🏳️‍🌈 Promoted by P. Worsnop on behalf of M. Edwards at 7 Farfield Road, Bradford, BD18 4QP
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Matt Edwards @greenmattbfd.bsky.social · 13d
Promoted by P. Worsnop on behalf of M. Edwards at 7 Farfield Road, Bradford, BD18 4QP.
A Green Party graphic. There is a photo of Matt Edwards wearing a blue and green checked shirt standing front of the mirror pool and Bradford City Hall. The text to the side reads: "Matt Edwards: Councillor - Tong Ward."
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Bradford District Green Party @bradfordgreens.bsky.social · 10d
🥀 "It fails to take responsibility for what it can and should be doing right now."

🧨 Cllr @greenmattbfd.bsky.social takes #Bradford's Labour-run council to task over its lack of action on nuisance fireworks.
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Matt Edwards @greenmattbfd.bsky.social · 13d
🚆 After some reflection, I am stepping back from my national role as Green Party #Transport spokesperson.

🚌 It’s been a privilege raising transport inequality, calling for better buses & helping shape HS2 policy.

💚 But for now, I want to prioritise my work in #Bradford and Tong Ward.
Matt Edwards in a Blue and Green Checked shirt stood in front of a bus in Bradford City Centre.
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Matt Edwards @greenmattbfd.bsky.social · 13d
Promoted by P. Worsnop on behalf of M. Edwards at 7 Farfield Road, Bradford, BD18 4QP.
A Green Party graphic. There is a photo of Matt Edwards wearing a blue and green checked shirt standing front of the mirror pool and Bradford City Hall. The text to the side reads: "Matt Edwards: Councillor - Tong Ward."
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Greens4HS2 @greens4hs2.bsky.social · Sep 25
Our transport spokesperson @greenmattbfd.bsky.social :

"Bradford and our district need NPR to deliver the economic boost we have been promised for years.

"Every delay sends a message that our communities are being treated as an afterthought compared with London and the South East."

👏👏👏
Northern Powerhouse Rail plans to be unveiled 'in weeks' - amid concerns over delays
Plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) will be unveiled in the coming weeks, Government sources have said - amid concerns over delays to the…
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · Aug 19
"Free bus travel for under-22s only scratches the surface. London’s public transport fares remain among the highest in Europe, and no one, no matter their age should have to choose between paying rent or tapping their Oyster."

www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-...
'Make travel in London free for everyone', TfL told
The Commons Transport Committee last week proposed everyone under 22 be given free bus passes
www.mylondon.news
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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · Aug 11
As long as people are stuck in car dependency without good public transport, those who should not be behind a wheel will be forced to resist rules to restrict them.

Ending road death MUST mean green transport ££ and lower speeds, car sizes and traffic, not just action on drivers.
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Matt Edwards @greenmattbfd.bsky.social · Aug 10
🤦‍♂️ If it doesn't have tracks, it's not a tram.

A "trackless tram" is an expensive bus.
A screenshot of a news article from Dhaka Tribune. The headline reads: "Pakistan’s first trackless electric tram debuts in Lahore". The words "first trackless electric tram" are crossed out and replaced with the word "bus". Underneath is a photo of a fancy bus and other text where the words "trackless tram" are crossed out and replaced with the word "bus"
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Geraldine Coggins @geraldinecoggins.bsky.social · Jun 23
Great day in Bradford last week with our work experience student, Adam for the @local.gov.uk City Regions Board. So much going on for the City of Culture year, and a chance to catch up with @greenmattbfd.bsky.social @bradford2025.co.uk
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Matt Edwards @greenmattbfd.bsky.social · May 29
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Really proud of see the #Pride and #TransPride flying in front of #Bradford City Hall today.

With everything the LGBTQIA+ (and especially the trans community) are facing at the moment, this is a powerful statement from @bradfordcouncil.bsky.social
A progress pride flag (although an older one without the update to reflect Intersex) and a trans flag pride flying in front of Bradford City Hall. Tyrell Square is visible in the background.
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Bradford District Green Party @bradfordgreens.bsky.social · May 29
🟢 We have big plans for the local elections in 2026, and we are looking for people to stand as a Green Party councillor.

💪 You don’t need previous political experience - just a commitment to representing the community, Green values and a drive to make a real difference.

🔗 👇
A graphic from Bradford Green Party with a green background. It features the text: "Could you be a Green Party Councillor? You don’t need previous political experience — just a commitment to our values, representing the community and a drive to make a real difference." A button below says "Find out more." The Green Party logo and name appear at the bottom along with small print that reads: "Promoted by P Worsnop on behalf of M Edwards at 7 Fairfield Road Bradford BD18 4QP." There's also a circular graphic showing a city skyline.
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Transport Action Network @transportaction.bsky.social · May 28
What would you choose to spend public funding on?

The Lower Thames Crossing?
or
20 - 50 rail re-openings (£300m each*)?

* This is the cost of the recent and hugely successful Northumberland reopening
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Matt Edwards @greenmattbfd.bsky.social · May 23
Done ✅
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Matt Edwards @greenmattbfd.bsky.social · May 17
No prizes for who I'm rooting for this #Eurovision

#TeamErika
Matt wearing a disco ball jacket and a black t-shirt waving a Finish flag.
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Matt Edwards @greenmattbfd.bsky.social · May 4
Thanks Jen. I followed them on the other place but I think when I joined this, they weren't on it.
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Matt Edwards @greenmattbfd.bsky.social · May 2
🥳 And another massive win for an amazing @greenparty.org.uk transport campaigner in Oxford!

💚 Congratulations to @greenpartyemma.bsky.social
oxfordclarion.bsky.social Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · May 2
Green gain from Labour for Parks (Oxford) with Emma Garnett the new councillor.

💚 Green 687
🌹 Labour 365
🟪 IOA 265
🔶 LibDem 71
➡️ Reform 56
🔵 Con 40
◻️ Animal Welfare 10
◻️ TUSC 7
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Matt Edwards @greenmattbfd.bsky.social · May 2
💚 Big win for @emilykerr36.bsky.social

💪 Just the kind of person needed in our Council Chambers - someone who's unafraid to stand up for transport policy that puts people first.
oxfordclarion.bsky.social Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · May 2
Greens gain Bartlemas in East Oxford with a massive swing (Labour 2021, though Damian Haywood in previous St Mary’s division left to sit as an independent). Emily Kerr @emilykerr36.bsky.social is the new councillor.

💚 Green 1367
🌹 Labour 635
🟪 IOA 461
➡️ Reform 136
🔶 LibDem 131
🔵 Con 65
◻️ TUSC 20
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Bradford District Green Party @bradfordgreens.bsky.social · May 2
Worried about the rise of Reform?

Angry that Labour aren't doing enough?

There is only one thing to do 👇

Join.greenparty.org.uk
Green Party graphic featuring the word "JOIN" repeated in bold white uppercase letters across five green-striped rows. At the bottom, the Green Party logo and name appear on the left, with a pink arrow on the right containing the web address "join.greenparty.org.uk". Small text at the bottom states it is promoted by D Parkinson on behalf of Bradford District Green Party.
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Matt Edwards @greenmattbfd.bsky.social · May 2
💚 Big #GreenWin in Accrington! Hopefully the first of many in Lancashire.
britainelects.com Britain Elects @britainelects.com · May 2
Accrington West and Oswaldtwistle Central (Lancashire) council election result:

GRN: 30.6% (+24.5)
CON: 27.6% (-17.0)
LAB: 24.2% (-25.0)
REF: 17.5% (+17.5)

Green GAIN from Labour.

www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Live Results: 2025 English local elections
Full coverage of the first major contests since Labour’s victory.
www.newstatesman.com
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Matt Edwards @greenmattbfd.bsky.social · May 2
💚 Congratulations to @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social and @paulvalentineactor.bsky.social

💪 Whilst the media is transfixed on the narrative they are peddling - Greens are winning local election after local election.

🗳️ The only party to elect more councillors than the year before... 8 years running.
carolinerussell.bsky.social Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · May 2
Welcome councillor @paulvalentineactor.bsky.social - great work from @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social and London Greens GAINING a seat from Labour.

So very happy to wake up to this result it’s been an awesome campaign - and shows what Greens can do in London next year.
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Matt Edwards @greenmattbfd.bsky.social · Apr 30
🚪 Great to be out in Stroud with a delegation of Greens from Serbia.

💚 Really exciting to hear from so many people voting Green. A lot of people are very disappointed and angry at the new Labour government.

🗳️ One of the many places where if you #VoteGreen you can get @greenparty.org.uk
Matt Edwards and some Green campaigners in Stroud. A poster on luminous green paper that says "Vote Green Party". A large green coloured banner in a garden that says "Green Party"
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Matt Edwards @greenmattbfd.bsky.social · Apr 28
Excellent. I found myself in mid rant earlier today about human orientated transport policies!
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Matt Edwards @greenmattbfd.bsky.social · Apr 28
Solid advice if you live in #Oxford.

Definitely vote for @emilykerr36.bsky.social.
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Bradford District Green Party @bradfordgreens.bsky.social · Apr 25
💬 “It's very clear that this is just another problem that this current Labour administration don't have a grip on and they aren't taking it seriously enough."

Cllr @greenmattbfd.bsky.social on anti-social vehicle use in #Bradford

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Graphic featuring a photo of Councillor Matt Edwards in a T&A article. He is shown speaking and gesturing while holding a tablet. He is wearing glasses, a grey jumper, and a lanyard, with a blurred background of city hall council chamber. Above and below the image is the following text: "Councillor Matt Edwards, Leader of the Greens in Bradford and a Tong Councillor, has long raised concerns about car meets on the Euroway trading estate." Below the image, a red caption reads: "Councillor Matt Edwards (Image: T&A)" Further text underneath states: "He said despite the PSPO being in place, it was only pressure from local Councillors that led to the powers actually being used. He said if the PSPO is to continue it needs to be better enforced." At the bottom is the Green Party logo. Graphic featuring a block of quoted text against a green background. The quote discusses issues of enforcement around a Protection Order related to anti-social vehicle use in Bradford. The full text reads: “It was only after the persistence of local residents and Tong Ward's Green Party councillors that enforcement happened. Hundreds of fines were issued in a short space of time and now the problem has largely disappeared. But there are similar issues across the district and it's very clear that this is just another problem that this current Labour administration don't have a grip on and they aren't taking it seriously enough. If all the time and cost is being spent getting the Protection Order in place, they need to enforce it – and that means having the enough staff to do this important work.” At the bottom is the Green Party logo and a line of text: "Promoted by D Parkinson on behalf of Bradford District Green Party both at 88 Hirst Wood Road
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Matt Edwards @greenmattbfd.bsky.social · Apr 24
🤫 For the last two years, I've been working with my fellow #TongWard councillors to pull together something exciting in the heart of #Holmewood.

🎉 Yesterday we marked a massive milestone with @incommunitiesha.bsky.social opening their new Community Hub at Holme In The Woods Community Arts Café.
Matt Edwards, Ursula Sutcliffe and Celia Hickson stood in front of the front of Holme In The Wood Community Arts Café. A large group of people inside stood looking at Celia who is addressing the crowd. A table surrounded by plants and some gold / brass effect frames on a purple wall. Bunting and balloons on the front of Holme In The Wood Community Arts Café.
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Matt Edwards @greenmattbfd.bsky.social · Apr 8
Its beautiful 😍