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Kingston & Surbiton Green Party @kbgreens.bsky.social · 18m

Tribute to our own @greenparty.org.uk former Cllr Sharron Sumner who introduced the first proposals in the #Surbiton area and was backed by brave LibDem colleagues

Now most areas of the borough have 20 mph zones despite opposition from other cllrs across all parties

Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 13h

Well done to all the brilliant local councillors who have lowered the speed limits their roads to 20mph - often in the face of much hostility.

There is now irrefutable evidence to show your bold decisions are saving lives.

Thank you!

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 31m

Patriots don't peddle for Putin.

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Farage's top aide in furious BBC Question Time clash over Russian bribe MEP

Reform UK's Zia Yusuf clashed with Green Party leader Zack Polanski on BBC Question Time over the conviction of ex-Reform Welsh leader Nathan Gill, who took Russian bribes

www.mirror.co.uk

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Peter Underwood 💚 @greenpeteru.bsky.social · 1h

Conservation efforts bring Green Turtles back from the brink

As we continue to exploit and pollute our world, over 170,000 species are now endangered and nearly 50,000 of them are at risk of extinction

We can save them, but we have to #ActNow

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win'

Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Natalia Kubica @nataliakubica.bsky.social · 12h

"Why is it always hard choices for our working class communities, for people living in poverty?... Why are these not tricky choices for multimillionaires and billionaires? We need to tax wealth, not work. It is time for a tax on the super-rich." ~ @zackpolanski.bsky.social on #BBCQT 💚

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Natalia Kubica @nataliakubica.bsky.social · 12h

"Nigel Farage talks about [immigration] being the 'end of democracy' because of the way certain ethnic minorities are voting. These aren't 'robust words'... This is racism, it's fascism, and we should call it out" ~ @zackpolanski.bsky.social SMASHING it on #BBCQT

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bylinepodcast.bsky.social @bylinepodcast.bsky.social · 2h

Some complained that @zackpolanski.bsky.social wasn't given a fair hearing last night on #BBCQuestionTime

Fear not - you can hear the #GreenParty leader talking in depth here with @goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/z...

Zack Polanksi: New Green Party Leader

Podcast Episode · Byline Podcast · 09/09/2025 · 34m

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Kingston & Surbiton Green Party @kbgreens.bsky.social · 33m

As an aside, local authorities don’t tend to make these sort of public appeals because their social workers identify those people who can undertake this care

Kingston & Surbiton Green Party @kbgreens.bsky.social · 33m

#LanguageMatters

We are reposting this bc it is an important issue. However “kinship carers” is an outdated term, Kingston Council & @Achieving for Children. Many local authorities use “Connected Persons Carer”, which is what you’re looking for. It widens the search too

#Fostering

Kingston & Surbiton Green Party @kbgreens.bsky.social · 19h

Could you be a kinship carer?

Could you make a difference to the life of a child or young adult

#Kingston Council is looking for you

#Fostering

www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/pages/foster...

Achieving for Children :: Fostering / Fostering - what we offer / Kinship care

www.achievingforchildren.org.uk

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Kingston & Surbiton Green Party @kbgreens.bsky.social · 44m

“I think we should be more patriotic about this, our country”

@zackpolanski.bsky.social taking up the Union flag and waving it to reduce inequality in our nation, our society, our communities

#WealthTax #BBCQT

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 13h

“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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Cheshire East Green Party @cheshireeast.bsky.social · 1h

Thank you to all who came out to our Open Meeting yesterday! Welcome to all our new members who supported our #MaccCentral candidate!

#VOTEJOHNKNIGHT for Macclesfield Central!

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Kingston & Surbiton Green Party @kbgreens.bsky.social · 49m

It used to be said as a joke that the Rue de l’Avenir (Road of the future) in the 20th arrondissement of Paris was going nowhere

Now it can be said that there are no longer places that are going nowhere there (literally stopping/parking) because they are only for bikes

EmmanuelSPV @emmanuelspv.bsky.social · 1h

Avant / Après Rue de l'Avenir dans le 20ème arrondissement de Paris. La blague a longtemps été de dire qu'à Paris la Rue de l'Avenir était une impasse. Maintenant on pourra dire que dans la Rue de l'Avenir il n'y a plus de places de stationnement pour les autos, il n'y en a que pour les vélos ;)

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Kingston & Surbiton Green Party @kbgreens.bsky.social · 55m

Congratulations to María Corina Machado

Russell England @russellengland.bsky.social · 1h

"Despite serious threats against her life, she has remained in the country, a choice that has inspired millions. When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognise courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist."

Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado wins Nobel peace prize

Nobel peace prize 2025 live: María Corina Machado wins for work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela

US president had been conducting campaign to influence prize committee

www.theguardian.com

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Barnet Green Party @barnetgreens.bsky.social · 1h

@zoegarbettgreen last night supporting ournorthfinchley.org , the local community of Finchley & us @barnetgreenparty @charliannedesigns standing together to Stop Regal’s Plans for the Great North Leisure Park (Finchley Lido).
#barnet #finchley #mayoroflondon

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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 2h

Eye-witnesses report that the pile-up was caused by a driver swerving to avoid a hunt hound on the road.

www.huntsabs.org.uk/national-tra...

National Trail Hunting Day in Tatters As 'Host Pack' Causes Pile Up - Hunt Saboteurs Association

In just 24 hours the North Cotswold Hunt will be presenting itself as shining example of a ‘trail hunting’ pack as it hosts of one of seven gatherings across the country for National Trail Hunting…

www.huntsabs.org.uk

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

“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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Rob Bryher @robbryher.bsky.social · 13h

WE RAN OUT OF TIME FOR CLIMATE CHANGE

says Fiona Bruce at the end of Question Time

*Green Party bingo cards explode across the nation*

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Alex Mace @alexmace.bsky.social · 15h

Step 1: Watch Zack Polanski on Question Time tonight
Step 2: Join the Green Party at join.greenparty.org.uk
Step 3: Find your local party and get involved

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 21h

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

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

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Kingston & Surbiton Green Party @kbgreens.bsky.social · 15h

Welcome Philippa

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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · 16h

In the spirit of #AbolishBadThings
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💚

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Steve Hyndside @stevehyndside.bsky.social · 16h

We're all about reuse at the Greens. Nice to get another day's use out of our 90,000 membership surge graphic

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 19h

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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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 17h

Greens name Anna Collar as candidate for Hampshire and Solent Mayor

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Greens name Anna Collar as candidate for Hampshire and Solent Mayor

Anna Collar, Green candidate for the Hampshire and Solent mayor says voters want an alternative to the main parties.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Kingston & Surbiton Green Party @kbgreens.bsky.social · 18h

Meanwhile the Monday market has disappeared

And our historic market is just a shadow of itself - eateries and decreasing numbers of fruit and vegetables stalls and little else

The council is allowing our market to die

Zoë Garbett @zoegarbett.bsky.social · 18h

🚨Four more traders have been evicted in Elephant and Castle.

There’s Save Ridley Road, Friends of Queens Market, Save Brick Lane, Friends of Shepherd’s Bush… these campaigns exist because people are concerned about the future of our markets and community spaces.

Kingston & Surbiton Green Party @kbgreens.bsky.social · 18h

Second homes put up the prices of other properties in the area and price our locals

It increases homelessness

Curbing second homes and vacant properties will help fix the #HousingCrisis

Dropping a premium won’t

NationCymru @nation.cymru · 18h

Second home-owners in a Welsh tourist hot spot will pay a lower council tax premium next year after a call to drop the rate was passed by just one vote

Second homes council tax premium to drop in tourism hot spot

Bruce Sinclair Local Democracy Reporter Second home-owners in a Welsh tourist hot spot will pay a lower council tax premium next year after a call to drop the rate was passed by just one vote. A counc...

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Kingston & Surbiton Green Party @kbgreens.bsky.social · 19h

Could you be a kinship carer?

Could you make a difference to the life of a child or young adult

#Kingston Council is looking for you

#Fostering

www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/pages/foster...

Achieving for Children :: Fostering / Fostering - what we offer / Kinship care

www.achievingforchildren.org.uk

Kingston & Surbiton Green Party @kbgreens.bsky.social · 19h

… and overlooking Kingston

Oops

Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 19h

A new trail honouring England's overlooked king

www.bbc.co.uk/travel/artic...

A new trail honouring England's overlooked king

The Athelstan Pilgrim Way, a new 100-mile trail in Wiltshire, recalls the reign of England's first king 1,100 years after his crowning.

www.bbc.co.uk