Cllr Nick Hartley - Green Party
@nickhartleygreen.bsky.social
Green Party Councillor for Byker, Newcastle. Clinical Psychologist. Unite the Union member. My personal tweets, these are not in an official capacity.
Pinned
Electoral Commission Imprint:
Published and promoted by Nick Hartley (Newcastle Green Party),
c/o Testhouse 5, Albion Row, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1PQ
Published and promoted by Nick Hartley (Newcastle Green Party),
c/o Testhouse 5, Albion Row, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1PQ
In June, with help from Food & Solidarity, we passed a motion at Newcastle Full Council to end the poverty-making two child benefit cap.
Today the government finally listened.
Let this be the start of a reversal of toxic politics in this country.
#Budget
Today the government finally listened.
Let this be the start of a reversal of toxic politics in this country.
#Budget
November 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
In June, with help from Food & Solidarity, we passed a motion at Newcastle Full Council to end the poverty-making two child benefit cap.
Today the government finally listened.
Let this be the start of a reversal of toxic politics in this country.
#Budget
Today the government finally listened.
Let this be the start of a reversal of toxic politics in this country.
#Budget
Speaking as a Clinical Psychologist, the mind can be pretty powerful Rachel!
I’ve seen a fair few Labour politicians use their minds to inflate nothing but their own egos.
Meanwhile the Green Party poll ratings keep rising…
#Budget
I’ve seen a fair few Labour politicians use their minds to inflate nothing but their own egos.
Meanwhile the Green Party poll ratings keep rising…
#Budget
Watch as Rachel Reeves brands Greens leader Zack Polanski a 'keen hypnotherapist'
🗣️ 'The only things getting bigger under his approach would be the deficit and the rise of inflation'
🗣️ 'The only things getting bigger under his approach would be the deficit and the rise of inflation'
November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Speaking as a Clinical Psychologist, the mind can be pretty powerful Rachel!
I’ve seen a fair few Labour politicians use their minds to inflate nothing but their own egos.
Meanwhile the Green Party poll ratings keep rising…
#Budget
I’ve seen a fair few Labour politicians use their minds to inflate nothing but their own egos.
Meanwhile the Green Party poll ratings keep rising…
#Budget
Newcastle’s Council Leader is right to admit Labour’s budget doesn’t benefit our city enough.
Reeves missed a chance to be bold: to build a fairer tax system, reverse cuts to councils, and put people and planet first.
Newcastle can vote Green in May to send a clear signal.
Reeves missed a chance to be bold: to build a fairer tax system, reverse cuts to councils, and put people and planet first.
Newcastle can vote Green in May to send a clear signal.
November 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Newcastle’s Council Leader is right to admit Labour’s budget doesn’t benefit our city enough.
Reeves missed a chance to be bold: to build a fairer tax system, reverse cuts to councils, and put people and planet first.
Newcastle can vote Green in May to send a clear signal.
Reeves missed a chance to be bold: to build a fairer tax system, reverse cuts to councils, and put people and planet first.
Newcastle can vote Green in May to send a clear signal.
Good to see @greenparty.org.uk’s Sarah Peters make her first appearance on #BBCPoliticsNorth since being elected as South Jesmond’s first Green councillor.
Rachel Reeves knocked on doors in Jesmond as part of Labour’s failed election campaign. I hope she’s listening 👀
#Budget2026
Rachel Reeves knocked on doors in Jesmond as part of Labour’s failed election campaign. I hope she’s listening 👀
#Budget2026
"About 35% of children in Newcastle are growing up in poverty, which is absolutely disgraceful"
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters appeared on #BBCPoliticsNorth on Sunday to discuss the upcoming budget and what the Chancellor should do to alleviate poverty in Newcastle.
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters appeared on #BBCPoliticsNorth on Sunday to discuss the upcoming budget and what the Chancellor should do to alleviate poverty in Newcastle.
November 26, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Good to see @greenparty.org.uk’s Sarah Peters make her first appearance on #BBCPoliticsNorth since being elected as South Jesmond’s first Green councillor.
Rachel Reeves knocked on doors in Jesmond as part of Labour’s failed election campaign. I hope she’s listening 👀
#Budget2026
Rachel Reeves knocked on doors in Jesmond as part of Labour’s failed election campaign. I hope she’s listening 👀
#Budget2026
McAlmont & Butler shortly followed by Slipknot on BBC 6Music breakfast this morning.
The Beeb is back.
The Beeb is back.
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
McAlmont & Butler shortly followed by Slipknot on BBC 6Music breakfast this morning.
The Beeb is back.
The Beeb is back.
White Ribbon Day remains necessary in a society where sexism and misogyny harms directly and creates the conditions for violence against women and girls.
Thank you to Cllr Maines and Newcastle City Council for raising the White Ribbon at the Civic Centre today.
Thank you to Cllr Maines and Newcastle City Council for raising the White Ribbon at the Civic Centre today.
November 25, 2025 at 9:23 AM
White Ribbon Day remains necessary in a society where sexism and misogyny harms directly and creates the conditions for violence against women and girls.
Thank you to Cllr Maines and Newcastle City Council for raising the White Ribbon at the Civic Centre today.
Thank you to Cllr Maines and Newcastle City Council for raising the White Ribbon at the Civic Centre today.
Reposted by Cllr Nick Hartley - Green Party
Welcoming Ouseburn Councillor Alistair Chisholm to Newcastle Green Party! 💚
“Residents tell me they feel let down by Labour — and I can’t tell them they’re wrong.
(1/4)
“Residents tell me they feel let down by Labour — and I can’t tell them they’re wrong.
(1/4)
November 20, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Welcoming Ouseburn Councillor Alistair Chisholm to Newcastle Green Party! 💚
“Residents tell me they feel let down by Labour — and I can’t tell them they’re wrong.
(1/4)
“Residents tell me they feel let down by Labour — and I can’t tell them they’re wrong.
(1/4)
And then there were four!
Exciting news 💚
A big welcome to new @nclgreenparty.bsky.social councillor, Alistair Chisholm.
As Alistair says, so many people feel let down by Labour. With Alistair joining the Greens, it makes us stronger as a local party to work together for Newcastle.
Exciting news 💚
A big welcome to new @nclgreenparty.bsky.social councillor, Alistair Chisholm.
As Alistair says, so many people feel let down by Labour. With Alistair joining the Greens, it makes us stronger as a local party to work together for Newcastle.
Ouseburn ward councillor Alistair Chisholm has announced he is quitting the Labour Party and joining the Greens
Newcastle Labour councillor defects to Greens and attacks government 'failure'
Newcastle Labour councillor defects to Greens and attacks government 'failure'
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 7:36 AM
And then there were four!
Exciting news 💚
A big welcome to new @nclgreenparty.bsky.social councillor, Alistair Chisholm.
As Alistair says, so many people feel let down by Labour. With Alistair joining the Greens, it makes us stronger as a local party to work together for Newcastle.
Exciting news 💚
A big welcome to new @nclgreenparty.bsky.social councillor, Alistair Chisholm.
As Alistair says, so many people feel let down by Labour. With Alistair joining the Greens, it makes us stronger as a local party to work together for Newcastle.
Reposted by Cllr Nick Hartley - Green Party
The climate crisis is the product of an economic system which prioritises profit over people and planet.
Social, racial and economic justice are all integral parts of environmental justice - you cannot have any single one without all of the other three.
Social, racial and economic justice are all integral parts of environmental justice - you cannot have any single one without all of the other three.
November 16, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The climate crisis is the product of an economic system which prioritises profit over people and planet.
Social, racial and economic justice are all integral parts of environmental justice - you cannot have any single one without all of the other three.
Social, racial and economic justice are all integral parts of environmental justice - you cannot have any single one without all of the other three.
Reposted by Cllr Nick Hartley - Green Party
We're in Newcastle with PMUK's Ian Gregg - former chairman of Greggs.
Speaking in a personal capacity, he said: "We hope the Chancellor uses this Budget to raise taxes on the wealthiest people first - who can most afford it - instead of ordinary people who can’t."
Speaking in a personal capacity, he said: "We hope the Chancellor uses this Budget to raise taxes on the wealthiest people first - who can most afford it - instead of ordinary people who can’t."
November 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We're in Newcastle with PMUK's Ian Gregg - former chairman of Greggs.
Speaking in a personal capacity, he said: "We hope the Chancellor uses this Budget to raise taxes on the wealthiest people first - who can most afford it - instead of ordinary people who can’t."
Speaking in a personal capacity, he said: "We hope the Chancellor uses this Budget to raise taxes on the wealthiest people first - who can most afford it - instead of ordinary people who can’t."
“Tax the rich” says former Greggs chairman and Patriotic Millionaire Ian Gregg 👏 👏 👏 northeastbylines.co.uk/business/eco...
Patriotic Millionaires bring tax-the-rich campaign to Newcastle ahead of Autumn Budget
Patriotic Millionaires with the message "Tax us the super-rich"
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
“Tax the rich” says former Greggs chairman and Patriotic Millionaire Ian Gregg 👏 👏 👏 northeastbylines.co.uk/business/eco...
As Clinical Psychologists we have to (thankfully) take part in regular supervision - a confidential space to learn, think & reflect with another psychologist. Good supervision both nourishes and challenges.
Surely we’d have a better politics if politicians had a space like that?
Surely we’d have a better politics if politicians had a space like that?
November 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
As Clinical Psychologists we have to (thankfully) take part in regular supervision - a confidential space to learn, think & reflect with another psychologist. Good supervision both nourishes and challenges.
Surely we’d have a better politics if politicians had a space like that?
Surely we’d have a better politics if politicians had a space like that?
Good to join St Peter’s Basin residents yesterday for training on using the new emergency throw lines along the Tyne.
Big thanks to Tommy from Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue for showing us the ropes (literally!). These new lines replace the old life rings, and they work better in real emergencies.
Big thanks to Tommy from Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue for showing us the ropes (literally!). These new lines replace the old life rings, and they work better in real emergencies.
November 12, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Good to join St Peter’s Basin residents yesterday for training on using the new emergency throw lines along the Tyne.
Big thanks to Tommy from Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue for showing us the ropes (literally!). These new lines replace the old life rings, and they work better in real emergencies.
Big thanks to Tommy from Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue for showing us the ropes (literally!). These new lines replace the old life rings, and they work better in real emergencies.
Reposted by Cllr Nick Hartley - Green Party
If this is true - this should have happened a long time ago.
The Green Party alongside campaigners have been calling for this - and it's good to see maybe they've finally listened.
Will reserve relief for all children being lifted out of poverty until we know it's happening.
The Green Party alongside campaigners have been calling for this - and it's good to see maybe they've finally listened.
Will reserve relief for all children being lifted out of poverty until we know it's happening.
NEW: Rachel Reeves signals she intends to remove the two-child cap *in full*
"I don't think a child should be penalised because they're in a bigger family through no fault of their own," she tells BBC.
"I don't think a child should be penalised because they're in a bigger family through no fault of their own," she tells BBC.
November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
If this is true - this should have happened a long time ago.
The Green Party alongside campaigners have been calling for this - and it's good to see maybe they've finally listened.
Will reserve relief for all children being lifted out of poverty until we know it's happening.
The Green Party alongside campaigners have been calling for this - and it's good to see maybe they've finally listened.
Will reserve relief for all children being lifted out of poverty until we know it's happening.
Wondering how this will age…
November 10, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Wondering how this will age…
Predictive text in emails trying to get me to ask people to ring me on my cell, rather than my mobile.
I’m having none of it, and neither should you.
I’m having none of it, and neither should you.
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Predictive text in emails trying to get me to ask people to ring me on my cell, rather than my mobile.
I’m having none of it, and neither should you.
I’m having none of it, and neither should you.
Government response incoming…. #Fireworks www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news...
November 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Government response incoming…. #Fireworks www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news...
#RemembranceSunday has personal meaning to us all.
It is an honour as a Councillor to join service men and women at the remembrance parade at Old Eldon Square.
I think of family, conflicts around the world and the service that so many have given. Together for peace and justice.
It is an honour as a Councillor to join service men and women at the remembrance parade at Old Eldon Square.
I think of family, conflicts around the world and the service that so many have given. Together for peace and justice.
November 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
#RemembranceSunday has personal meaning to us all.
It is an honour as a Councillor to join service men and women at the remembrance parade at Old Eldon Square.
I think of family, conflicts around the world and the service that so many have given. Together for peace and justice.
It is an honour as a Councillor to join service men and women at the remembrance parade at Old Eldon Square.
I think of family, conflicts around the world and the service that so many have given. Together for peace and justice.
I was proud to join all councillors cross-party on Wednesday supporting the motion to strengthen Newcastle City Council’s commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
#RemembranceSunday is a day when we hold up a mirror to ourselves as a society. To remember. For solidarity. For peace.
#RemembranceSunday is a day when we hold up a mirror to ourselves as a society. To remember. For solidarity. For peace.
November 9, 2025 at 8:47 AM
I was proud to join all councillors cross-party on Wednesday supporting the motion to strengthen Newcastle City Council’s commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
#RemembranceSunday is a day when we hold up a mirror to ourselves as a society. To remember. For solidarity. For peace.
#RemembranceSunday is a day when we hold up a mirror to ourselves as a society. To remember. For solidarity. For peace.
As the sun rises over Byker, we’re looking forward to tonight’s winter lights “switch on” over at Hadrian Square and Shields Road. The second year running.
Thanks to everyone at Newcastle City Council & Lizzie West, creative director, for making this happen! Get along for 5.30 ❄️
Thanks to everyone at Newcastle City Council & Lizzie West, creative director, for making this happen! Get along for 5.30 ❄️
November 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
As the sun rises over Byker, we’re looking forward to tonight’s winter lights “switch on” over at Hadrian Square and Shields Road. The second year running.
Thanks to everyone at Newcastle City Council & Lizzie West, creative director, for making this happen! Get along for 5.30 ❄️
Thanks to everyone at Newcastle City Council & Lizzie West, creative director, for making this happen! Get along for 5.30 ❄️
Antisocial firework use has been harming our communities across Newcastle.
Yesterday, @nclgreenparty.bsky.social successfully brought a motion to council for stronger local action and national legislation, in line with Green policy. Read more here 👇
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Yesterday, @nclgreenparty.bsky.social successfully brought a motion to council for stronger local action and national legislation, in line with Green policy. Read more here 👇
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Newcastle Council backs calls for firework 'menace' crackdown on Bonfire Night
Councillors want to see a national ban on louder fireworks being sold to the public and have floated the idea of 'firework-free' zones being launched in parts of Newcastle
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Antisocial firework use has been harming our communities across Newcastle.
Yesterday, @nclgreenparty.bsky.social successfully brought a motion to council for stronger local action and national legislation, in line with Green policy. Read more here 👇
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Yesterday, @nclgreenparty.bsky.social successfully brought a motion to council for stronger local action and national legislation, in line with Green policy. Read more here 👇
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Reposted by Cllr Nick Hartley - Green Party
As @zackpolanski.bsky.social says... We need YOU!
The local elections in May 2026 are fast approaching and are our chance to make hope normal again in Newcastle 🌱
There's never been a more exciting time to get involved. Join us today join.greenparty.org.uk
The local elections in May 2026 are fast approaching and are our chance to make hope normal again in Newcastle 🌱
There's never been a more exciting time to get involved. Join us today join.greenparty.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
As @zackpolanski.bsky.social says... We need YOU!
The local elections in May 2026 are fast approaching and are our chance to make hope normal again in Newcastle 🌱
There's never been a more exciting time to get involved. Join us today join.greenparty.org.uk
The local elections in May 2026 are fast approaching and are our chance to make hope normal again in Newcastle 🌱
There's never been a more exciting time to get involved. Join us today join.greenparty.org.uk
If Reform UK were listening, they’d have known how austerity and attempts to cut back on the state only leads to more costs and expense.
Though with more and more austerity architect Conservatives swelling their ranks, maybe that was the plan 🤷♂️
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
Though with more and more austerity architect Conservatives swelling their ranks, maybe that was the plan 🤷♂️
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
https://observer.co.uk/news/politics/article/reforms-doge-style-cost-cutting-units-havent-found-any-waste-say-councils
t.co
October 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
If Reform UK were listening, they’d have known how austerity and attempts to cut back on the state only leads to more costs and expense.
Though with more and more austerity architect Conservatives swelling their ranks, maybe that was the plan 🤷♂️
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
Though with more and more austerity architect Conservatives swelling their ranks, maybe that was the plan 🤷♂️
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
18 months ago when I rocked up for my debut as a @greenparty.org.uk councillor on #BBCPoliticsNorth, I’d never have thought that by now we’d have @zackpolanski.bsky.social being asked by @bbcrichardmoss.bsky.social about Greens possibly running Newcastle Council in May…. but that just happened! 👀
October 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
18 months ago when I rocked up for my debut as a @greenparty.org.uk councillor on #BBCPoliticsNorth, I’d never have thought that by now we’d have @zackpolanski.bsky.social being asked by @bbcrichardmoss.bsky.social about Greens possibly running Newcastle Council in May…. but that just happened! 👀