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Cllr Nick Hartley - Green Party @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe next time when @zackpolanski.bsky.social is invited, Question Time can run an extended programme?

We Greens have spent a long time listening on doorsteps and working hard in our communities.

No wonder, now we are getting some media coverage, that we have a lot to say! #bbcqt

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Cllr Nick Hartley - Green Party @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social · 1d

I’ve often thought what I’d say if I had the opportunity to tell senior Reform politicians what I think of the damage they are doing to our society.

@zackpolanski.bsky.social speaks for so many of us!

Blame the politicians for what’s broken. Let’s elect more Green ones!

#BBCQT

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Cllr Nick Hartley - Green Party @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social · 1d

Here we go!

@zackpolanski.bsky.social is on Question Time #BBCQT

Like what you hear? Join us for as little as £6. You could be our 100,000th member! join.greenparty.org.uk

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Newcastle Green Party @nclgreenparty.bsky.social · 13d

Geordies are Black and White and Brown. We are a city of sanctuary. We will always stand up for migrants and refugees, and anyone else the far right wants to make the focus of their hate ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

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Newcastle Green Party @nclgreenparty.bsky.social · 13d

Yesterday, Newcastle stood united in solidarity against hatred and division.

The North East made a strong statement that the far-right doesn’t represent us.

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mattmattwilliams.bsky.social @mattmattwilliams.bsky.social · 22d

CONFESSIONS OF A GREEN PARTY MEMBER

With all this chat of lefties being tempted to place their faith in the Greens, here's an honest account of what it's like to take the leap... (from someone who joined 3 years ago) 🧵👇

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Cllr Nick Hartley - Green Party @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social · 25d

Leader of Newcastle City Council confirms at Cabinet that Newcastle will NOT withdraw from the Tees Valley incinerator project despite the majority of the councillors voting to do so.

Even more disappointing, there wasn’t even a commitment to move away from incineration in the Council Plan.

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James Milne @jmilnegreen.bsky.social · 25d

Why are Newcastle Labour tying us in to a contract that forces us to burn vast amounts of recyclable material for literally decades into the future, against the wishes of the majority of councillors?

Cllr Nick Hartley - Green Party @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social · 25d

Leader of Newcastle City Council confirms at Cabinet that Newcastle will NOT withdraw from the Tees Valley incinerator project despite the majority of the councillors voting to do so.

Even more disappointing, there wasn’t even a commitment to move away from incineration in the Council Plan.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · Sep 9

🎉 We now have 70,000 members!

💚 We're breaking records everywhere right now, with more MPs, more councillors, and more members than ever before.

🤝 Our movement is growing. Are you with us? Join the Green Party today ⤵️

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Newcastle Green Party @nclgreenparty.bsky.social · Sep 4

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Newcastle Green Party @nclgreenparty.bsky.social · Sep 4

We’re bringing real hope and real change in Newcastle. Get involved: join.greenparty.org.uk

@zackpolanski.bsky.social @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social

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Cllr Nick Hartley - Green Party @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social · Sep 3

The vote went our way! Newcastle Council has voted to ask the cabinet to withdraw from the Tees Valley incinerator.

Cross-party support won despite the Labour Party trying to stand in the way.

The voice of residents is slowly being heard in Newcastle.

Cllr Nick Hartley - Green Party @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social · Sep 3

Nearly two years ago, I rocked up to Full Council as a resident to raise questions on health, finances and sustainability regarding the contract with a new incinerator (see the video).

With inflation and policy shifts, concerns remain. Tonight I’m backing a motion to council to think again.

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Cllr Nick Hartley - Green Party @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social · Sep 3

Nearly two years ago, I rocked up to Full Council as a resident to raise questions on health, finances and sustainability regarding the contract with a new incinerator (see the video).

With inflation and policy shifts, concerns remain. Tonight I’m backing a motion to council to think again.

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

Draw the line. Join the Green Party today ⤵️

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Newcastle Green Party @nclgreenparty.bsky.social · Aug 21

Councillor Musharraf then speaks on the importance of solidarity with asylum seekers and refugees 💚

#FreePalestine #ShutDownRafael #GeordiesAgainstGenocide #WelfareNotWarfare

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Newcastle Green Party @nclgreenparty.bsky.social · Aug 21

Elswick Green Councillor Khaled Musharraf addressing the recently rejected petition from People Against Rafael.

Despite the rejection of petition by Newcastle Council, residents and community members continue their fight against Israel’s third largest weapons manufacturer that resides in our city 🛑

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Newcastle Green Party @nclgreenparty.bsky.social · Aug 20

Just for the avoidance of any confusion, Bus strikes in Newcastle are suspended whilst Unite ballot their members on the improved pay offer Stagecoach have made - so no bus strikes until Aug 31st at the earliest. Our councillors continue to be in touch with all parties and will keep you informed.

Bus Strikes Update. Nick Hartley standing in front of a bus.

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Newcastle Green Party @nclgreenparty.bsky.social · Aug 18

Every time Labour say “it’s Labour or Reform” or the Lib Dems say “Greens can’t win here” - it’s not the truth. It’s fear. Fear of more people realising Greens can and do win where they said we couldn’t.

✨ People want real change.
✨ People are choosing Green.
✨ And we’re winning.

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Newcastle Green Party @nclgreenparty.bsky.social · Aug 18

🌱💪 When Rachel Reeves came to South Jesmond, she told people voting Green risked “getting a Reform councillor in here.”

The result? Reform weren’t even close. But the Greens won. 🚀

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Newcastle Green Party @nclgreenparty.bsky.social · Aug 16

Massive thanks to everyone who voted Green, and to all of our passionate volunteers 💚

All of this was achieved in 6 weeks of hard work from so many amazing people. Join us to help build more grassroots community politics in Newcastle!

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Newcastle Green Party @nclgreenparty.bsky.social · Aug 16

HUGE congratulations to @sarahjpeters.bsky.social for winning the South Jesmond by-election! We gained our THIRD Green Party Councillor on Newcastle City Council. Pretty good for a ward we couldn't win in according to other parties... 😁

Sarah Peters at the count. Green party win sarah peters for south jesmond.

Nick Hartley, Sarah Peters, and Khaled Musharraf

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Cllr Nick Hartley - Green Party @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social · Aug 15

I’m so thrilled to see Sarah Peters elected to represent the residents of South Jesmond.

Two becomes three for the Newcastle Green Group!

Now we really are a group. Sarah will be a fantastic, hardworking councillor I have no doubt!

#SouthJesmond

Nick Hartley, Sarah Peters & Khaled Musharraf. Your three Newcastle Green Party councillors

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · Aug 15

🎉 2nd Green WIN of the day! 🎉

🌹 to 💚

💚 Congratulations to Sarah Peters of @nclgreenparty.bsky.social on being elected in South Jesmond ward!

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Chris Williams @chrisw100.bsky.social · Aug 15

Green GAIN from Labour in Newcastle. Stunning result! 👏

Lib Dems said only they could beat Labour in Newcastle. This is now third Green Councillor in the city.

Rapid Green growth shows what can be achieved at the city-wide elections in 2026! @newcastlegreens.bsky.social

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Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · Aug 15

South Jesmond (Newcastle-upon-Tyne) Council By-Election Result:

🌍 GRN: 36.4% (+15.2)
🔶 LDM: 33.0% (+7.3)
🌹 LAB: 16.8% (-25.3)
➡️ RFM: 10.9% (New)
🌳 CON: 2.8% (-5.7)

No SDP (-2.4) as previous.

Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.

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