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Annie Leymarie @annieleymarie.bsky.social · 13h

@emmagarnett.bsky.social at the Green Party conference last weekend, asking support for a motion in favour of an electrified East West railway line (Cambridge-Oxford). The project draws some criticism - but how could I not be swayed by Emma?
The motion was passed!

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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 19h

I moved some errant voi scooters and a lime bike (with a terrible puncture) from blocking the pavement by Warneford Lane roundabout.

People! Don't block pavements with stuff you've hired!
Able-bodied people passing! Do move them if you are able.

@badlyparkedox.bsky.social

Top picture, voi scooters and a Lime bike blocking the pavement.
Bottom picture: pavement cleared, scooters and bike lined up neatly on the side

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 1d

Astonishing advance by the Greens, astonishing implosion of Labour. When will Starmer's government get the message that it is destroying its base with deeply unpopular, rightwing policies?

By chasing Reform, it legitimises the far right while delegitimising itself.

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

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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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Sarah Warren @sarahew.bsky.social · 1d

Your endorsement will go a long way anyway. 🥰

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 28d

I urge all policymakers to attend this vital briefing on the climate & nature crisis, which brings the latest science from leading experts straight to the people in power. I’d like to see one in every country, & the organizers are open to sharing the model. More info: www.nebriefing.org

National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature

An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats arising from the climate & nature crisis to an invite-only audience. Westminster Central Hall, 27 November. Has your MP confirmed yet?

www.nebriefing.org

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Sarah Warren @sarahew.bsky.social · 1d

You don’t happen to be in London at the same time do you @michaelemann.bsky.social ? ! What a draw you would be! 😉

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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 26d

“I urge all policymakers to attend.” Prof Michael Mann👇

Please enter your postcode here www.nebriefing.org to check if your MP has confirmed for the National Emergency Briefing on 27 Nov, and email them if not.

Understanding the threats & solutions is the first step to protecting the public.

Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 28d

I urge all policymakers to attend this vital briefing on the climate & nature crisis, which brings the latest science from leading experts straight to the people in power. I’d like to see one in every country, & the organizers are open to sharing the model. More info: www.nebriefing.org

National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature

An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats arising from the climate & nature crisis to an invite-only audience. Westminster Central Hall, 27 November. Has your MP confirmed yet?

www.nebriefing.org

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Sarah Warren @sarahew.bsky.social · 2d

‘The UK’s national security is under severe threat from the climate crisis and the looming collapse of vital natural ecosystems’ Yet… “the report may have been blocked by no 10”.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

National security threatened by climate crisis, UK intelligence chiefs due to warn

Report by joint intelligence committee delayed, with concerns expressed that it may not be published

www.theguardian.com

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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · Sep 9

The age of warnings is over.
The climate and nature crisis is already here, threatening our food, health and national security.
On 27 Nov, top UK experts deliver the official briefing our leaders urgently need. Make sure your MP attends❗️

#TimeToStepUp
www.nebriefing.org

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Sarah Warren @sarahew.bsky.social · 4d

Such a key concept that Overton window. Zack Polanski is just the leader to open it wide…

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wulfgold @wulfgold.bsky.social · 4d

Joined up, first time for anything like this at near 50.
I don't know about "hope", but I want to make Normal normal again.
This nation needs its Overton window drastically recalibrating.

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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 5d

🥳 Thank you to everyone who co-proposed and voted for it and commented on drafts.

🛤 It takes a village to write a good motion.

3️⃣ This is the third conference I've brought it too.

♻️ Our HS2 motion in 2024 was E01 on the agenda; East West Rail was E01 this year so we recycled this sign!

Pete, Matthew and I standing in the conference hall holding a sign which says "Train not planes. I'm voting for E01"

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 4d

Breaking: over 3,000 people joined @greenparty.org.uk over conference weekend.

Membership now stands at over 86,000.

We’re just getting started.

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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Neil @neilforreal.bsky.social · 5d

As far as I can tell from an ocean away, Zack is the only U.K. party leader articulating a hopeful vision for the British people and not one either based on hatred or corporate interests.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 5d

I'm Jewish. I'm also Mancunian.

Every other national party leader was interviewed by Laura Kunesberg during their conference.

Maybe the BBC thought as someone who also supports Palestine - I had nothing to say?

Let's keep growing: join.greenparty.org.uk

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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 9d

Let's call a spade a spade.

A "flying electric taxi" is essentially a private jet.

The last thing we need more of - electric or not.

Flying is hugely energy intensive.

Let's get East West Rail built and trains running asap instead.
#TrainsNotPlanes

Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 9d

Flying electric taxis will be travelling between Oxford and Cambridge next year. A six-month pilot project (geddit) aims to prepare the infrastructure and develop a business case as a first step towards “commercially viable regional operations”.

Flying taxi over English countryside somewhere

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 25d

How do we fix this mess?

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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 21d

Big night in Cambridge for decarbonisation.

3 heat pumps together weighing 20t were lifted by a giant crane onto the roof of the Murray Easton Building at @caiuscollege.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk.

Hope Oxford forgives me for promoting the other place but I'm also affiliated with @cisl.cam.ac.uk...

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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 5d

🥳 I'm so so delighted that my motion for completely building East West Rail and fully electrifying it passed overwhelmingly at conference.

🙏 Huge huge thanks to @greenchloem.bsky.social , Ed Fraser and @benwheels.bsky.social for speaking in favour.

#TrainsNotPlanes #RailNotRoad
#GPConf

E01: Electrify the East West Railway line as soon as possible

Synopsis
East West Rail will fill an important gap in the rail network and help reduce car and lorry use in the region. It will largely replace the Varsity rail line, much of which closed in the 1960s. However, it should be electrified as soon as possible to replace diesel trains.

Motion Text
insert into Record of Policy Statements “The Green Party supports the building of East West Rail in full from Cambridge to Milton Keynes to Oxford, and calls for the project to be fully electrified as quickly as possible. The railway should be accessible for everyone and be well connected to active transport routes. The route should minimise disruption to local communities as far as possible and bring benefits locally as well as regionally and nationally. The route should minimise negative impacts on housing, public green spaces, nature and wildlife and carry out appropriate mitigation works with sensitivity and generous compensation.”

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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 6d

Shame on Israel.
"“They dragged little Greta [Thunberg] by her hair before our eyes, beat her, and forced her to kiss the Israeli flag. They did everything imaginable to her, as a warning to others,” the Turkish activist ErsinÇelik [] told Anadolu news agency."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Israel accused of detaining Greta Thunberg in infested cell and making her hold flags

Activist tells Swedish officials she has been subjected to harsh treatment, including insufficient food and water

www.theguardian.com

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Fergus Murray @fergus.oolong.co.uk · 7d

When Labour says @zackpolanski.bsky.social is "using his platform to sow division and grievance", what they mean is that he's using it to push for justice and equality.

They *hate* when people do that.

It's a bloody good speech. No wonder they're freaking out.
www.youtube.com/live/TZx9Vng...

Responding to Polanski’s speech, a Labour spokesperson said: “It is no surprise that Zack Polanski, a man who said he wanted to learn from Nigel Farage, has done so in his speech today – using his platform to sow division and grievance.

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Sarah Warren @sarahew.bsky.social · 8d

Fantastic news! Thank you!

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Dr Andrew Boswell #ClimateLitigation @drandrewboswell.bsky.social · 8d

🚨 Landmark win 🚨 : Govt forced to review Industrial Strategy after Scrap Carbon Capture legal challenge #EnvironmentAct.

First time a policy was re-taken for failing the Environmental Principles duty. No more “light-touch” assessments.

@chrisgpackham.bsky.social
@dalevince.com
👇👇

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Sarah Warren @sarahew.bsky.social · 11d

Hear, hear!

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