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Ani Townsend

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Milliner | Feminist | Visual artist | Queer | Disabled | neurospicy | 1of34| Bristol Green Cllr ~ Culture Lead | GPEW | them/they

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Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Sep 5

I don't want a tolerant society, I want an intolerant one.

Intolerant of xenophobia, Islamophobia, anti-semitism, homophobia, misogyny, transphobia, poverty, ablism, bigotry & injustice.

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 17d

So necessary, so welcome, so late, and so insufficient from our Government.

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 19d

The UK government has confirmed it will finally recognise the state of Palestine - a welcome step.

But this must be accompanied by real, concrete actions to bring an end to the genocide in Gaza, including boycotts, sanctions and the end of arms sales to Israel.

END THE GENOCIDE
Image credit: Hosny Salah
Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Sep 2

An amazing win for @zackpolanski.bsky.social who will be backed up by @mothinali.bsky.social & @rachelmillward.bsky.social as deputies plus a fresh new GPEx

Huge things await the party, well done to everyone who stood for the various roles, all with the shared goal of climate & social justice 💚🌍🏳️‍⚧️✊💚

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

Congratulations to the newly elected Leader of the Green Party of England & Wales, @zackpolanski.bsky.social

Leadership elections results

New Leader

Zack Polanski

Photo of Zack Polanski

REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.

Green Party

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

Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Aug 27

✳️Last couple of days to go!
Please remember to vote for GPEx as well as leadership team, and remind every member you know! Voting closes midday on Saturday, don’t leave it too late & get caught out!

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spursj69.bsky.social @spursj69.bsky.social · Aug 26

Call BS on the Lies

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Jul 23

⏳Final week to sign up to the Green Party.

🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.

Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Aug 26

Someone, maybe you, told me this on the day. Did you get a picture?

Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Aug 23

Twice I, stewards & antifa negotiated a climb down with liaison officers. Both times the police immediately went back on it.

Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Aug 23

Thanks! Luckily I didn’t get hurt, I was slightly out of the crowd trying to facilitate the police calming down.

Twice I, stewards & antifa negotiated a climb down with liaison officers. Both times the police immediately went back on it.

Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Aug 23

If you were there, or you witnessed events, please consider a complaint or getting in touch.

#refugeeswelcomehere #bristol #antifascist #racismisntwelcomehere

Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Aug 23

I and my Green Councillor colleagues in attendance will be making multiple strong complaints about the policing choices made today. It could have been peaceful, poor choices made it violent and traumatic.

Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Aug 23

And they funnelled an increasingly hairy protest into the middle of a Lego promotional event full of children with complete disregard for public safely.

Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Aug 23

Utterly shocked and disgusted by the violence I witnessed from officers today. Hitting people, throwing people to the ground, hiding their badge numbers, some doing so whilst wearing a union flag themselves
This was not neutral policing today
It was dangerous
It was inflammatory
It was irresponsible

Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Aug 23

“Shame on you” chant the anti fascist counter protesters trying to prevent a group of far right, racist anti migrant bullies from getting to what they think is an asylum hotel whilst Avon & Somerset Police attempt to ‘facilitate’ the march.

Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thanks! Let me know if you see more!

Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Aug 22

It’s all good.
It’s the part about the Hilton being targets that I’m interested in. How certain are rumours?

Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Aug 22

Yes, this I know.
I worried that they’d taken some early action from your first message!

Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Aug 22

Can you DM your sources? Thanks!

Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thanks Ruthi!

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Ruthi Brandt @ruthibrandt.bsky.social · Aug 22

... who I'd be upset about if they won. Hoping we can have two of those talents as our next deputy leaders

In case it is of interest to anyone, here are my top four, in order of preference -

@anist.bsky.social
@rachelmillward.bsky.social
@greenantoinette.bsky.social
Ash Routh

#GreensElect 2/2

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Ruthi Brandt @ruthibrandt.bsky.social · Aug 22

I have just voted for #DeputyLeader in the #GPEWelections - the toughest of the races! I thought (and read, and watched) a lot about how to vote, not just because it is such a big field, but because there is so much talent and experience among them. And really - there is not a single candidate...1/2

Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Aug 22

A have another far right protest tomorrow, in castle park. Counter protest starting 10.30. The hope/anticipation is that they don’t target a hotel like last year or a fortnight ago

Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Aug 22

Right now? Or tomorrow?

Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Aug 12

If you see someone sleeping rough in Bristol, and feel safe to do so, encourage them to call 0117 4070330 to speak to the Outreach team.

If someone needs urgent medical help, call 999.

Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Aug 12

St Mungo’s outreach teams are out across the city offering:
• Water 💧
• Sun cream 🧴
• Advice and support 🗣
• Access to cool indoor spaces during the day🏠

Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Aug 12

In partnership with St Mungos, the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol has been activated due to hot weather.

This means that there is emergency support available for rough sleepers.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · Aug 9

Today, I and other @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social members and councillors stood shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of others to protect a hotel housing asylum seekers, calling out the poisonous bigotry corrupting our society.
We've done it before. We'll do it again. Solidarity ✊

Patrick with members of Bristol Green Party amid the rally protecting the hotel