Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by Ollie Sykes

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 13d

We should all ask the question: Where is Keir Starmer?

Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · 14d

Local Government Reorganisation was not in Labour's 2024 manifesto, will cost us a fortune when we can ill afford it, will not improve efficiency and will undermine local democracy. Its an expensive solution to a problem way down on our priority list and should be scrapped

Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · 19d

Massive victory for a brilliant candidate who will be a fantastic Councillor. Welcome Marina and well done!

Brighton & Hove Green Party @bhgreens.bsky.social · 19d

🎉 A NEW GREEN COUNCILLOR IN BRIGHTON & HOVE

Marina Lademacher has been elected as the new Green councillor for Queen's Park!

@greenparty.org.uk

Elected, Marina Lademacher, Queen's Park

1 5

Reposted by Ollie Sykes

Brighton & Hove Green Party @bhgreens.bsky.social · 27d

"Marina is committed. She has energy. She is all abouIt equality and fairness, and stands openly against the genocide in Gaza."

Former independent parliamentary candidate Tanushka Marah on why she's endorsing Marina Lademacher in the Queen's Park by-election on
September 18th.

2 6

Reposted by Ollie Sykes

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Sep 7

Nigel Farage is the biggest charlatan in British political history.

And here's what his constitutents in Clacton really think:

150 1.3K 3.3K

Reposted by Ollie Sykes

Brighton & Hove Green Party @bhgreens.bsky.social · Sep 6

"Marina is passionate about representing people in Queen’s Park, and working hard all year round."

@carolinelucas.bsky.social on why Marina Lademacher is the best candidate for Queen's Park.

Green overlay over picture of Caroline Lucas and Marina Lademacher in Queen’s Park.

Text:
"Marina is passionate about representing people in Queen’s Park, and working hard all year round.

We have a Labour government and Labour council who we can push to be better.

That is exactly what Marina will
do in Queen’s Park.”

Caroline Lucas, former MP for Brighton Pavilion

1 7

Reposted by Ollie Sykes

Brighton & Hove Green Party @bhgreens.bsky.social · Sep 5

Two flats. Same city.

One rule for them. Another for the rest of us.

It's time to kick Labour out.

2 3

Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · Sep 4

Labour knew they'd need a full council stamp on this ages ago. Now a special council meeting with three weeks notice, no heads up to other parties, no consideration of obvious clashes. Shambolic and rude
www.brightonandhovenews.org/2025/09/03/s...

Special council meeting to discuss council shake up

A special council meeting has been called to discuss proposals for a shake up of Sussex councils. The council said:

www.brightonandhovenews.org

2

Reposted by Ollie Sykes

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Sep 3

Leading a political party means leading the political conversation - being available and being heard on the platforms people actually use.

Join me every Wednesday on my new podcast: Bold Politics.

The only podcast led by a current party leader in the UK. Link in bio.

41 230 780

Reposted by Ollie Sykes

Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · Sep 4

Latest 💩 sewage 💩 alert.

Southern Water hiked bills more than any other water supplier this year. Is the money being used to fix Brighton’s Victorian water system? Clearly not!

It is diabolical that these private companies continue to profit while our coast is polluted.

Image shows a sewage map of the coastline along Brighton. It shows an ongoing pollution incident at Shoreham.

3 23 71

Reposted by Ollie Sykes

Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · Sep 3

@zackpolanski.bsky.social : "The problem is not the small boats, the problem is the private jets.. lets make sure the people in this country that have massive wealth are redistributing a tiny bit.. 1% on assets of £10m or more or 2% on assets of £1bn or more. That would raise about £25bn"

4 70 220

Reposted by Ollie Sykes

Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · Sep 2

By juggling demand for speaking to national audiences with nurturing individuals & local parties, @zackpolanski.bsky.social can play to his many strengths & bring to life that vital yet often intangible political ingredient about which he spoke so meaningfully - hope. Me for @indyvoices.bsky.social

As a former Green Party leader, here’s what Zack should do next

Zack Polanski will need all of his obvious skill and genuine charm if we’re to broaden our grassroots appeal, says Caroline Lucas – and it’s early days to be talking about cooperating with Jeremy Corb...

www.independent.co.uk

6 36 180

Reposted by Ollie Sykes

Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · Sep 2

Congratulations to @zackpolanski.bsky.social on your stunning victory.

Your campaign took on the rich and powerful, stood up for the dignity of all marginalised communities, and gave people hope!

Real change is coming. I look forward to working with you to bring about a fairer, kinder world.

130 390 2K

Reposted by Ollie Sykes

Brighton & Hove Green Party @bhgreens.bsky.social · Sep 2

BOLD LEADERSHIP NOW.

The Green Party has today elected Zack Polanski as our new leader, with Rachel Millward and Mothin Ali as our new Deputies.

The system is broken. If you want a radical alternative in Brighton & Hove, there's only one answer: vote Green.

join.greenparty.org.uk

Bold leadership now in bold text at top of Green background graphic. Pictures of Zack Polanski (leader), Rachel Millward (Deputy Leader) and Mothin Ali (Deputy Leader). Text: The system is broken. If you want a radical alternative, vote Green. Brighton and Hove Green Party.

12 30

Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · Sep 2

Zack as leader, Rachel and Mothin as deputies. Brilliant result for the Greens

Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · Sep 2

Huge congratulations to @zackpolanski.bsky.social elected as the next Leader of @greenparty.org.uk 👏👏

Greens are on the up. We have already achieved so much, but there is more to be done offering a true alternative to this dire version of Labour.

Let’s get to it! 💚

Image shows Zack Polanski and Sian Berry smiling together at London Pride.

2

Reposted by Ollie Sykes

Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · Aug 31

Why on earth do the Tories want to keep people locked into high energy bills? And, come to that, why is the BBC citing Reform but saying nothing about climate science or renewable alternatives?
Complete madness - except for the fossil fuel industry of course

Tories pledge to get 'all our oil and gas out of the North Sea'

The government warns Kemi Badenoch's plans would "only accelerate the worsening climate crisis".

www.bbc.com

110 460 1.3K

Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · Aug 31

Brighton's last tram (number 53) is being restored and is nearly ready to come back to the city. Built in 1936 it was all electric and carried 100 people up Elm Grove. It looks amazing. All aboard! brightontram53.org.uk

Reposted by Ollie Sykes

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Aug 30

"The party members realise the gravity of this contest. Has the Green moment finally arrived?

Won't only determine the direction the party itself takes, but the future configuration of the British left."

🚀 Let's go.

💚 #BackZack

www.newstatesman.com/politics/gre...

The new Green Party leader will shape Britain’s future

This leadership election is a choice between continuity and populism.

www.newstatesman.com

12 56 230

Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · Aug 30

Loads of Green posters up. So many disaffected Labour voters. Go Marina!

Brighton & Hove Green Party @bhgreens.bsky.social · Aug 30

Another positive day today speaking to Queen's Park residents about how Marina Lademacher will stand up for them.

And another special guest as we were joined by our very own @sianberry.bsky.social!

Three weeks to go in this by-election! Want to get involved? brightonhovegreens.org/join-the-team

Marina Lademacher, Siân Berry and Green activists holding green signs reading vote Marina Lademacher in a grassy garden background

2

Reposted by Ollie Sykes

Brighton & Hove Green Party @bhgreens.bsky.social · Aug 29

Marina Lademacher has been working non-stop as our Green candidate for Queen's Park - and we were delighted to be joined last night by @carolinelucas.bsky.social in speaking to residents who want change.

🥀 People are sick of Labour.

✅ Vote Green on September 18th to show enough is enough.

1 6 11

Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · Aug 18

Buy a t shirt from the genuine site. Proceeds to medical aid for palestine plasticineaction.com?fbclid=PAdGR...

1

Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · Aug 18

Dangerous stuff, plasticine. Well done Miles. share.google/PUiZ1mvpHycb...

Protester arrested over ‘Plasticine Action’ T-shirt: ‘How ridiculous is this?’

Miles Pickering says crowd at protest over Palestine Action ban was laughing at ‘silliness’ of scene as he was detained

share.google

Reposted by Ollie Sykes

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Aug 9

Feels like the Green Left are taking a much needed collective breath.

What’s going on? And what the fk happens next?

I sat down with the brilliant Mark Steel to find out. Catch up here 👇🏼

pod.link/1573424189

15 75 230

Reposted by Ollie Sykes

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Aug 1

You can't claim to be serious about the climate crisis while expanding airports.

Heathrow’s third runway won’t help working people: it’s a gift to the ultra rich frequent flyers.

@greenparty.org.uk will always call this out.

My piece in the Standard 👇🏼

www.standard.co.uk/comment/heat...

Who will benefit from the Heathrow expansion? Ultra rich jetsetters

There’s something bitterly ironic about a government claiming to take the climate crisis seriously while backing the expansion of Heathrow Airport — a project that will release an estimated 4.4 millio...

www.standard.co.uk

19 150 410

Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · Jul 27

1 2