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Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 20h

Zack Polanski: Taxing the assets of the richest 1% would enable the government to fund universal free childcare, special needs education, and rural bus routes.
#GreenParty
#WealthTax

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Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 2d

If you need emergency help, contact your GP for an emergency appointment or call 111 and press option 2. You can also call Samaritans on 116 123 for free 24/7.

If you have harmed yourself, call 999 or go straight to A&E.

Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 2d

Today is World Mental Health Day, so we'd like to take a minute to signpost resources available locally:

Talking Change is available for all Portsmouth residents aged 16+ and you can self refer at talkingtherapiesportsmouth.nhs.uk/refer

#MentalHealthDay

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Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 3d

It's 95K now. That'll teach our social media officer to make dinner while listening to The Life Of a Showgirl!

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Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 3d

There are two types of people in this country: The rich and the rest. If you want a country that works for all of us - real reform ! - join the Green Party and help us change the way this country is run.

#GreenParty

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Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 3d

If you saw the original version of this post... Whoops. But seriously, over 10,000 memberships in FOUR days? Zack was not messing around when he told Labour that we would replace them.
#GreenParty

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Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 5d

Does Labour know they can oppose Reform or...

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Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 6d

Zack Polanski: “We have this unusual position where Reform, who were a fringe party earlier, are now leading in the polls. So the Green Party’s big position here is to challenge their toxic narratives, their hate and their division, and offer an alternative" www.politicshome.com/news/article...

British Politics Is Already Greens vs Reform, Says Green Leader Zack Polanski

The Green Party is already on its way to being the main opposition to Reform, leader Zack Polanski claimed in an interview with PoliticsHome at the...

www.politicshome.com

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 6d

Loved this short film by @owenjones.bsky.social.

My biggest takeaway is how much talent there is in @greenparty.org.uk Brilliant, kind, smart, articulate people making change.

Absolutely time to harness that energy and scale us up massively.

Let's do this! 💚

youtu.be/Ds3R8AckpXs?...

They DIDN'T Kick Me Out! Owen Jones Visits GREEN PARTY Conference

YouTube video by Owen Jones

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Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 6d

The incredible membership rise continues!
news.sky.com/story/green-...

Green Party membership overtakes Liberal Democrats under Polanski

Around 20,000 people have joined the Green Party in the past few months, and new leader Zack Polanski says he has "undoubtedly" had a role in this success.

news.sky.com

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Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 6d

Conference is over and your committee returns with resolve to bring Green values to Portsmouth ahead of the by-election on 23/10 and the elections next year.

As Zack said last month, "Labour, we're not here to debate you. We're here to replace you."

Are you ready Portsmouth?

#GreenParty

Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 7d

Help us ban harmful ads in Portsmouth

Air pollution and addictions are contributing to public health crises, but as long as corporations can turn a profit, who cares?

Well we do and we're sure you do too.

Sign and share our petition today (Link In Bio)

#HarmfulAds
#Portsmouth

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Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 8d

Highlight from the Dep Leader Speech:
Mothin Ali: "If you really want to take this country back, then join me in taking it back from the service of billionaires and towards the service of ordinary people."
Watch the speech on the Green Party YouTube Channel. (There is a BSL interpreter)
#GreenParty

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Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 9d

Great to hear this from Zack Polanski today. Here's a good explanation of why it is both right and necessary.
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/10...

The Greens plan to abolish interest payments on central bank reserve accounts

As the FT reports this morning: The leader of the Green party has called for the Bank of England to stop paying interest on reserves held by commercial lenders and instead invest in public services, r...

www.taxresearch.org.uk

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Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 10d

Like you, we are sickened by the vile hate crime that took place in Manchester earlier today.

We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community.

Antisemitism is racism. It is not and has never been acceptable.

Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 10d

… and about a third of the committee cleared their schedule to play The Life Of a Showgirl on repeat until our neighbours complain.

Let us know if you have any questions (about conference, not Taylor Swift) and we'll reply when we get back.
#GreenParty
#GreenPartyConference

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 12d

FINAL CALL - for #Portsmouth and surrounds. Delighted to be talking #ChangeEverything tomorrow (Wednesday) night. All welcome

www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening...

An Evening with Natalie Bennett: Book Signing & Q&A

An evening for change makers! Join us for an author talk with Natalie Bennett at Poolhouse Studio, Southsea on Wednesday.

www.eventbrite.com

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Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 12d

The Green Party is committed to social inclusion, diversity, and delivering a sustainable, healthier, fairer, future for all whilst protecting the environment.

Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 12d

Throughout my career, I’ve been guided by local authority values for serving the public interest and committing to continuous improvement and innovation to achieve the best outcomes for communities.

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Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 12d

Together through the resident support surgeries, we can work across boundaries to re-open a healthy living centre, get community safety officers back on the street, provide activities for our youth and, above all, eradicate child poverty.

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Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 12d

Despite this, Paulsgrove has maintained a strong local community spirit and has produced notable people in local politics, the arts, and sport. I would be proud to represent the people of Paulsgrove.

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Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 12d

Paulsgrove is the gateway to our city, with Portsdown Hill providing recreational space and magnificent views over the Solent, but on the ground child poverty is a major issue for #Paulsgrove. Recent regeneration helped to drive down deprivation statistics, but still there's an East-West divide.

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Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 12d

I’m Georgina Ayling, a long-standing #Portsmouth resident, committed public servant, and caring hands-on grandmother, with a strong sense of community. I have expertise and experience in public finance, modernising services, establishing housing associations, and collaborative working.
#Paulsgrove

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Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 12d

With the upcoming by-election on October 23rd, it’s essential that Paulsgrove residents elect a councillor who will devote 100% of their time and energy to ensure that Paulsgrove’s needs come above national politics.

#Paulsgrove #Portsmouth

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Portsmouth Greens @pompeygreens.bsky.social · 13d

Green leader Zack Polanski is quoted in the New Statesman's preview of Labour Party conference: '“Supporting the Green Party, joining or defecting to the Green Party is the best way to put pressure on the Labour government right now,”
www.newstatesman.com/politics/lab...

Labour vs the left

Is Keir Starmer’s real problem a resurgent progressive politics?

www.newstatesman.com