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Natalie Bennett

@nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social

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Green Party member of the UK House of Lords. Party leader 2012-2016. There are enough resources on this planet to look after people and nature, if we share fairly. Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of the Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 20d

Have you just joined @greenparty.org.uk, or thinking about joining the rush?

With perfect timing @wiltonsquare.bsky.social has published the Second Edition of #ChangeEverything, setting out, in accessible, easy-to-read form, Green political thinking

wiltonsquarebooks.com/products/cha...

Change Everything

A practical and hopeful guide for anyone who wants a route map to a fairer, greener future, by a veteran former Green Party leader

wiltonsquarebooks.com

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 8m

Gambling - an industry out of control doing enormous damage to individuals and communities

A massive #PublicHealth issue
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

High street slot machine shops pay staff bonuses linked to how much gamblers lose

Exclusive: MPs and campaigners condemn ‘appalling’ reward scheme for Merkur venue managers

www.theguardian.com

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 3h

Reform are so grim and bad sports to boot.

Tied elections get settled at the toss of a coin. Standard practice. No need for law suits.

I’ve donated - please donate if you can.

donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk/make-sure-we...

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 1d

Mental health doesn't take a day off.

The Green Party is committed to ensuring mental health and physical health care are equally prioritised.

That means funding major improvements in mental health care - so that all of us can access the support we need, when we need it.

Graphic of a green ribbon on a white background.

Text reads:

REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.

The Green Party supports

WORLD MENTAL
HEALTH DAY

Friday 10th October 2025

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

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 1d

I raised the devastating impact of sudden visa rule changes with the Mayor – over 200 TfL workers are at risk of deportation.

These are people who trusted the system, built lives here and are now left in limbo.

I'm glad the Mayor has committed to lobby the Government and support these workers.

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 1d

Millions of Ukrainians have lost their homes — 4.6 million displaced within the country, 6.9 million forced abroad.

The struggle to rebuild lives and communities will last long after the war ends.

#Ukraine #StandWithUkraine

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 1d

Visited a minefield in Ukraine with the HALO Trust to see their vital work clearing explosives and making land safe again.

Incredible professionalism and bravery from everyone involved.

#Ukraine #MineAction

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 1d

How little we have understood about the #Biodiversity we are fast trashing: and nature keeps amazing us the more we learn

www.eurasiareview.com/10102025-how...

How Europe’s Largest Bat Catches And Eats Passerines Mid-Air

After nearly 25 years of research, the mystery has finally been solved: Europe’s largest bat doesn’t just eat small birds – it hunts and captures them more than a kilometre above the ground. And it ea...

www.eurasiareview.com

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 1d

And you've seen every single one of them proclaimed on an electronic billboard: #BigOil in full #GreenWashing mode

phys.org/news/2025-10...

Fossil fuel companies control a mere 1.42% of renewable energy projects worldwide, study reveals

The fossil fuel industry is falling far short of its pledge to lead the energy transition, according to new research from the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autòn...

phys.org

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks for all the really amazing support from Question Time tonight!

You heard it several times (including even from Reform!):

@greenparty.org.uk are surging.

Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk

#BBCQT

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

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 1d

Seriously good Chinese restaurant in Kyiv
Kytaysʹkyy Pryvit
Китайський Привіт

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Anthony Slaughter @anthonyslaughter.bsky.social · 1d

The Green surge continues in Cymru!

@cardiffgreenparty.bsky.social have hit 1000+ members as momentum continues to build with our #Senedd26 campaign.

Make hope normal again.
#GetGreensElected
join.greenparty.org.uk

Cardiff Green Party @cardiffgreenparty.bsky.social · 1d

We have hit 1000❗️

Croeso! Welcome to all of our new members!

The Cardiff, Vale and Valleys Green Party now has 1000+ members! 🎉

If you want to make hope happen again, join now using the link in our bio 🔗

#greens #cymru #senedd #wales #politics

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 1d

Mine clearance teams, including humans and dogs working together, are doing painstaking, heroic work in Ukraine.

A reminder of the long-term impacts of war on community safety and #FoodSecurity.

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 1d

#Biodiversity - it is a #PublicHealth essential

phys.org/news/2025-10...

How nature can make urban dwellers healthier

A study by Rutgers ecologist Myla Aronson and colleagues has found "overwhelming" evidence that increasing biodiversity in cities—establishing parks, installing native plants and encouraging sustainab...

phys.org

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 2d

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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Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 2d

I'm proud to support #HospiceCareWeek, celebrating how hospices do #MoreThanYouThink – delivering care on the wards, in homes, & the community.

With proper funding, they could do even more. Learn more about vital role they play here:
www.hospiceuk.org/our-campaign...

Hospice Care Week

From 6 - 12 October 2025, help us celebrate hospice care across the UK along with our 200+ hospice members. This year's theme is: hospice care is more than you think.

www.hospiceuk.org

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2d

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.

join.greenparty.org.uk

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

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 2d

Russia’s aggression has left Ukraine littered with mines and unexploded weapons. Today those saving lives are themselves coming under attack in breach of international law. We must Stand with Ukraine.

#StandWithUkraine

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 2d

Great time now to join!
join.greenparty.org.uk

Robbie @huckfling.bsky.social · 2d

Hell yeah @greenparty.org.uk.

Even that dude from Free Solo couldn’t scale the membership graph of the Greens under @zackpolanski.bsky.social

UK Green Stats @ukgreenstats.bsky.social · 3d

There you go!

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 2d

They always will be. Which is why governments have to regulate.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2d

We just hit 93,000 members.

We're polling on average higher than we have ever before.

Over 1000 people joining a day!

Join our movement.

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

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 2d

Regulators are utterly failing to take seriously the effects of this #PoisonedPlanet on #PublicHealth, animal and environmental health

#NovelEntities #PlanetaryBoundaries
phys.org/news/2025-10...

Industry scientists reveal reluctance to test chemicals for behavioral effects, despite growing evidence

An international study led by the University of Portsmouth has revealed reluctance from industry scientists to test chemicals for their effects on human and wildlife behavior, despite growing evidence...

phys.org

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 3d

Every week we’re proving it — through local victories, new councillors, and growing confidence across the country.

The message is clear: Greens can win here. Greens can win anywhere.

#GreensCanWin #MakeHopeNormal

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 3d

Appalling transphobia and hateful gender critical ideology on open display at Conservative Party conference.

Glad to see it challenged by the lone voice of my London Assembly colleague @andrewboff.bsky.social who is a reliable trans ally, in the audience in a trans rights are human rights T shirt.

News headline from independent. Black background with white text “gender critical activists accused of ‘hateful’ remarks after suggesting trans rights supporters have ‘broken brains’

Labour MP said was appalled but not surprised.

Red text Millie Cooke political correspondent in Manchester

Coloured circles with links to social media

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 3d

This is how we turn our country around.

Away from the forces of hate and division.

We're going to do it together.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 3d

The Green surge continues ... We’ve just passed 90,000 members! 💚

People everywhere are joining the movement for real change.

Want hope to be normal again? Join the Green Party today ↩️

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 4d

#FastFashion and #microplastics. They go together like indoor #AirPollution and lung disease.

A few profit and the rest of us pay, particularly the most vulnerable
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Fast-fashion recycling: how ‘the castoff capital of the world’ is making Indian factory workers sick

Reports of lung disease, skin conditions and even cancer are rising in Panipat, which recycles 1 million tonnes of textile waste a year

www.theguardian.com

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