Peter Underwood 💚
@greenpeteru.bsky.social
Politician, Poet, Person
Green Party candidate for Mayor of Croydon 2026
Promoted by Martyn Post on behalf of Peter Underwood, 12 Johns Terrace, CR0 6TD
Green Party candidate for Mayor of Croydon 2026
Promoted by Martyn Post on behalf of Peter Underwood, 12 Johns Terrace, CR0 6TD
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What would the Green Party do at the Budget?
💡 Cut energy bills by ending profiteering
🚰 Cut water bills by bringing water into public hands
🏠 Give councils the power to control rents
🚸 Lift the two-child benefit cap and extend free school meals to all
Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
💡 Cut energy bills by ending profiteering
🚰 Cut water bills by bringing water into public hands
🏠 Give councils the power to control rents
🚸 Lift the two-child benefit cap and extend free school meals to all
Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
What would the Green Party do at the Budget?
💡 Cut energy bills by ending profiteering
🚰 Cut water bills by bringing water into public hands
🏠 Give councils the power to control rents
🚸 Lift the two-child benefit cap and extend free school meals to all
Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
💡 Cut energy bills by ending profiteering
🚰 Cut water bills by bringing water into public hands
🏠 Give councils the power to control rents
🚸 Lift the two-child benefit cap and extend free school meals to all
Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
While some countries are motivated by greed, and others just hide their head in the sand, some are pushing ahead with plans to stop using fossil fuels completely
The UK should join next year’s talks and be a leader, not an obstacle
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/11/21/c...
The UK should join next year’s talks and be a leader, not an obstacle
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/11/21/c...
Colombia seeks to speed up a “just” fossil fuel phase-out with first global conference
The summit, co-hosted with the Netherlands, aims to help countries work out a fair path to stop using planet-heating oil, gas and coal - a sticking point at the COP30 talks in Brazil
www.climatechangenews.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
While some countries are motivated by greed, and others just hide their head in the sand, some are pushing ahead with plans to stop using fossil fuels completely
The UK should join next year’s talks and be a leader, not an obstacle
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/11/21/c...
The UK should join next year’s talks and be a leader, not an obstacle
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/11/21/c...
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There are going to be more new faces on croydon council in may 2026. Times are changing :)
Macclesfield Central (Cheshire East) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 41.8% (+19.7)
🌹 LAB: 28.6% (-25.7)
➡️ RFM: 15.8% (New)
🌳 CON: 9.1% (-4.5)
⚖️ EQU: 2.5% (New)
🔶 LDM: 2.2% (-7.7)
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2023.
🌍 GRN: 41.8% (+19.7)
🌹 LAB: 28.6% (-25.7)
➡️ RFM: 15.8% (New)
🌳 CON: 9.1% (-4.5)
⚖️ EQU: 2.5% (New)
🔶 LDM: 2.2% (-7.7)
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2023.
November 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
There are going to be more new faces on croydon council in may 2026. Times are changing :)
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On #CarersRightsDay I recognised the countless unpaid carers like my constituent, who work tirelessly and prop up the care sector and NHS, yet struggle financially and emotionally without support.
No one should have to choose between providing care and making ends meet.
No one should have to choose between providing care and making ends meet.
November 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM
On #CarersRightsDay I recognised the countless unpaid carers like my constituent, who work tirelessly and prop up the care sector and NHS, yet struggle financially and emotionally without support.
No one should have to choose between providing care and making ends meet.
No one should have to choose between providing care and making ends meet.
Labour says it wants to copy the right-wing immigration policies of the Social Democratic party in Demark
For the first time in over 100 years the Social Democratic party in Denmark has just lost the election for Mayor of Copenhagen – to the Greens
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
For the first time in over 100 years the Social Democratic party in Denmark has just lost the election for Mayor of Copenhagen – to the Greens
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The ‘Danish model’ is the darling of centre-left parties like Labour. The problem is, it doesn’t even work in Denmark | Cas Mudde
This week’s local elections are the latest reminder that when social democrats move rightwards, they’re making a mistake, says academic and author Cas Mudde
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Labour says it wants to copy the right-wing immigration policies of the Social Democratic party in Demark
For the first time in over 100 years the Social Democratic party in Denmark has just lost the election for Mayor of Copenhagen – to the Greens
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
For the first time in over 100 years the Social Democratic party in Denmark has just lost the election for Mayor of Copenhagen – to the Greens
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Hope is winning
Next May's Council elections are a real chance to make a difference. We need to keep spreading hope, and change things for the better.
Join us and join in
Next May's Council elections are a real chance to make a difference. We need to keep spreading hope, and change things for the better.
Join us and join in
November 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Hope is winning
Next May's Council elections are a real chance to make a difference. We need to keep spreading hope, and change things for the better.
Join us and join in
Next May's Council elections are a real chance to make a difference. We need to keep spreading hope, and change things for the better.
Join us and join in
Government considering plans to increase violence against women and girls
Plans based on ignorant and incoherent anti-trans prejudice could lead to many more women and girls being attacked by bigots who don't think they look feminine enough
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Plans based on ignorant and incoherent anti-trans prejudice could lead to many more women and girls being attacked by bigots who don't think they look feminine enough
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trans people could be barred from services based on appearance
The new code of practice on access to single-sex services cannot gain legal force until it gets sign-off from ministers.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Government considering plans to increase violence against women and girls
Plans based on ignorant and incoherent anti-trans prejudice could lead to many more women and girls being attacked by bigots who don't think they look feminine enough
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Plans based on ignorant and incoherent anti-trans prejudice could lead to many more women and girls being attacked by bigots who don't think they look feminine enough
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The evidence is clear - use of drink/drugs should be treated as a health issue, not a crime
Police can only deal with the immediate consequences of drink/drug related anti-social behaviour, long-term solutions mean providing people with support and care
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Police can only deal with the immediate consequences of drink/drug related anti-social behaviour, long-term solutions mean providing people with support and care
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Tower Hamlets Council drugs squad tackles antisocial behaviour
The squad is solely focused on tackling drugs and antisocial behaviour in east London.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The evidence is clear - use of drink/drugs should be treated as a health issue, not a crime
Police can only deal with the immediate consequences of drink/drug related anti-social behaviour, long-term solutions mean providing people with support and care
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Police can only deal with the immediate consequences of drink/drug related anti-social behaviour, long-term solutions mean providing people with support and care
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I’m sure it’s just a coincidence that Venezuela has huge oil reserves that they don’t want to sell to the US
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
US to designate Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as terrorists
Washington alleges the group is headed by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and is involved in drug trafficking and illegal mining.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 9:41 AM
I’m sure it’s just a coincidence that Venezuela has huge oil reserves that they don’t want to sell to the US
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I know many Labour Party members who are decent people and genuinely care about making life better for those who are suffering
At what point do you accept that the Labour Party is no longer a force for good?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
At what point do you accept that the Labour Party is no longer a force for good?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Illegal migration tearing UK apart, Mahmood says
The home secretary is set to announce major policy reforms, including a 20-year wait before people granted asylum can apply to settle permanently.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I know many Labour Party members who are decent people and genuinely care about making life better for those who are suffering
At what point do you accept that the Labour Party is no longer a force for good?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
At what point do you accept that the Labour Party is no longer a force for good?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We need more Council houses in towns and cities, but instead Labour will concrete over the countryside to build more unaffordable mansions
If you care about our green spaces, our green belt, and our green fields, then you have to vote Green
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
If you care about our green spaces, our green belt, and our green fields, then you have to vote Green
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Nature is not a blocker to housing growth, MPs find
The Environmental Audit Committee found the government's measures are not enough to meet targets.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
We need more Council houses in towns and cities, but instead Labour will concrete over the countryside to build more unaffordable mansions
If you care about our green spaces, our green belt, and our green fields, then you have to vote Green
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
If you care about our green spaces, our green belt, and our green fields, then you have to vote Green
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Labour becomes even more cruel and heartless just to appeal to racists
If you believe Britian should be a place of decency, safety, and humanity, then you must oppose this
In @greenparty.org.uk we say it loud and say it clear, refugees are welcome here
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
If you believe Britian should be a place of decency, safety, and humanity, then you must oppose this
In @greenparty.org.uk we say it loud and say it clear, refugees are welcome here
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Labour becomes even more cruel and heartless just to appeal to racists
If you believe Britian should be a place of decency, safety, and humanity, then you must oppose this
In @greenparty.org.uk we say it loud and say it clear, refugees are welcome here
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
If you believe Britian should be a place of decency, safety, and humanity, then you must oppose this
In @greenparty.org.uk we say it loud and say it clear, refugees are welcome here
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is a common sense move. US-style police commissioners never made sense and was a waste of money
But this doesn’t address the key problem – underfunding local authorities to tackle the causes of crime. Fixing that would make a real difference!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
But this doesn’t address the key problem – underfunding local authorities to tackle the causes of crime. Fixing that would make a real difference!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped in England and Wales
The government says it will save £100m over this Parliament and less than 20% of voters can name their PCC.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
This is a common sense move. US-style police commissioners never made sense and was a waste of money
But this doesn’t address the key problem – underfunding local authorities to tackle the causes of crime. Fixing that would make a real difference!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
But this doesn’t address the key problem – underfunding local authorities to tackle the causes of crime. Fixing that would make a real difference!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Railway offering teenagers chance to become a real apprentice insidecroydon.com/2025/11/13/r... #Croydon #Education #Jobs @christianwolmar.bsky.social
Railway offering teenagers chance to become a real apprentice
There’s no need to face the boardroom and Lord Sugar to really become an apprentice, under an application process just opened for budding engineers by Govia Thameslink Railway. Vacancies for …
insidecroydon.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Railway offering teenagers chance to become a real apprentice insidecroydon.com/2025/11/13/r... #Croydon #Education #Jobs @christianwolmar.bsky.social
Missing bins, along with the increase in litter and fly-tipping, are amongst the top issues raised by residents in my area
So why are so many current Councillors and the Mayor not delivering the service that residents want and deserve?
Time for a change for the better
So why are so many current Councillors and the Mayor not delivering the service that residents want and deserve?
Time for a change for the better
Saga of Croydon's vanished bins and the audit that never was insidecroydon.com/2025/11/12/s... #Croydon #CroydonInCrisis #1000Bins @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social @veoliauk.bsky.social @privateeyenews.bsky.social
Saga of Croydon’s vanished bins and the audit that never was
#BINMAGEDDON: After five years of community campaigning, and repeatedly broken promises from Fisher’s Folly, Croydon Council says it has no idea where around 1,000 street bins have gone. By o…
insidecroydon.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Missing bins, along with the increase in litter and fly-tipping, are amongst the top issues raised by residents in my area
So why are so many current Councillors and the Mayor not delivering the service that residents want and deserve?
Time for a change for the better
So why are so many current Councillors and the Mayor not delivering the service that residents want and deserve?
Time for a change for the better
A poem for Remembrance Day
November 11, 2025 at 7:28 AM
A poem for Remembrance Day
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Britain is a rainforest nation.
Britain’s PM is currently in a rainforest in Brazil.
Why isn’t he drawing the links between tropical & temperate rainforests, supporting Brazil’s fund, and setting out plans to restore Britain’s rainforests?
Me for BBC Radio4 The World Tonight, last night:
Britain’s PM is currently in a rainforest in Brazil.
Why isn’t he drawing the links between tropical & temperate rainforests, supporting Brazil’s fund, and setting out plans to restore Britain’s rainforests?
Me for BBC Radio4 The World Tonight, last night:
November 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Britain is a rainforest nation.
Britain’s PM is currently in a rainforest in Brazil.
Why isn’t he drawing the links between tropical & temperate rainforests, supporting Brazil’s fund, and setting out plans to restore Britain’s rainforests?
Me for BBC Radio4 The World Tonight, last night:
Britain’s PM is currently in a rainforest in Brazil.
Why isn’t he drawing the links between tropical & temperate rainforests, supporting Brazil’s fund, and setting out plans to restore Britain’s rainforests?
Me for BBC Radio4 The World Tonight, last night:
X doesn't just promote the far-right, it also tries to silence the alternative - this is a clear case of interfering in free speech and democracy
I know my X posts are being hidden (a shadow ban) and my account was suspended during last year's general election for no reason
I know my X posts are being hidden (a shadow ban) and my account was suspended during last year's general election for no reason
X effect: How Elon Musk is boosting the British right
X effect: How Elon Musk is boosting the British right
Sky's Tom Cheshire explains how Elon Musk's X is boosting the British right.
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
X doesn't just promote the far-right, it also tries to silence the alternative - this is a clear case of interfering in free speech and democracy
I know my X posts are being hidden (a shadow ban) and my account was suspended during last year's general election for no reason
I know my X posts are being hidden (a shadow ban) and my account was suspended during last year's general election for no reason
Plastic production plant would kill more people than it employs
Billionaires are still trying to profit from pollution instead of investing in a cleaner and healthier future for all of us
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Billionaires are still trying to profit from pollution instead of investing in a cleaner and healthier future for all of us
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Pollution from Ineos’s Antwerp plastic plant ‘could cause more deaths than jobs created’
Lawyers challenge €4bn Project One development, saying emissions and health impacts vastly underestimated
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Plastic production plant would kill more people than it employs
Billionaires are still trying to profit from pollution instead of investing in a cleaner and healthier future for all of us
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Billionaires are still trying to profit from pollution instead of investing in a cleaner and healthier future for all of us
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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It's happening
November 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
It's happening
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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November 5, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Just a reminder that if you say you are Anglo-Saxon then you are saying your ancestors arrived here on small boats
November 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Just a reminder that if you say you are Anglo-Saxon then you are saying your ancestors arrived here on small boats
Why do rich people always think that the problem is the rest of us not working hard enough?
November 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Why do rich people always think that the problem is the rest of us not working hard enough?
I was out along Court Wood Lane this morning, next to Selsdon Woods, and I kept hearing the calls of a couple of Red Kites. I managed to get a couple of long distance photos of them. Hopefully next spring we might have a whole family of new residents in the area 😊
November 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I was out along Court Wood Lane this morning, next to Selsdon Woods, and I kept hearing the calls of a couple of Red Kites. I managed to get a couple of long distance photos of them. Hopefully next spring we might have a whole family of new residents in the area 😊