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Caroline Lucas

@carolinelucas.bsky.social

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Former MP for Brighton Pavilion, former Leader & Co-Leader of @greenparty.org.uk.Co-President of the European Movement. Mum of 2, plus puppy Nell. Author, Another England: How to Reclaim our National Story. Still writing & campaigning on climate & nature 🌎

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · Feb 8

It’s real!
Excited that the paperback of #AnotherEngland is out on 20 Feb - with a new chapter on how the Labour Govt needs to offer meaningful change & tell a far more inspiring, compelling story, if it’s to see off the threat posed by the increasingly populist Right penguin.co.uk/books/453710/a…

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 9h

The Green surge continues ... We’ve just passed 90,000 members! 💚

People everywhere are joining the movement for real change.

Want hope to be normal again? Join the Green Party today ↩️

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 1d

As the world moves forwards and embraces renewable energy,

At Conference, the Tories plot to drag us back — abolishing the Climate Change Act and ‘maximising extraction’ of North Sea oil and gas.

Graphic featuring a close-up wind turbine over farmland under a cloudy sky. Headline reads: “THE WORLD MOVES FORWARD WITH RENEWABLES AS TORIES LOOK BACK.” Below is a quote from Green MP Carla Denyer: “The news that renewable energy overtook coal as the world’s leading source of electricity shows our world is moving in a cleaner, greener, healthier direction, but the Tories are plotting how they can block both people and the planet from benefitting from this transition.” Bottom shows Carla Denyer’s headsh

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

Jenrick could have visited Handsworth to listen to residents – he chose to pass through and make a judgement based on the colour of their skin. Instead of getting to know our nation of neighbours, he chose racism.

The Tories, Reform and Labour want to divide us.

The Greens say enough is enough.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham

Shadow justice secretary criticised for suggesting he could tell how integrated Handsworth was based on 90-minute visit Robert Jenrick complained about visiting an area of Birmingham where he “didn’t see another white face” and said it was not the kind of country he wanted to live in. After highlighting the lack of white people, the shadow justice secretary said it was not about “the colour of your skin or your faith” and he wanted people to live alongside each other. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 3d

Wish I could say I was shocked, but here's the Labour government constraining the right to peaceful protest again...

'You can protest but only according to our rules. The rules are: you're not allowed to use any of the tactics that make protest effective.'

Peter Walker @peterwalker99.bsky.social · 3d

NEW: Home Office announces planned new anti-protest powers, mainly aimed at pro-Gaza protests like those for Palestine Action. Police will be able to consider the "cumulative impact" of repeated protests and potentially order that they be relocated.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 4d

"The system that has caused such destruction of nature is the same system that rips us apart from each other." - @rachelmillward.bsky.social

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks to my fab panel @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @elliechowns.bsky.social Naomi Luhde Thompson for making such a powerful case against Government assault on communities & natural world thro its planning “reforms” - the real housing crisis is one of affordability not planning #gpconf

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 4d

️🗣️ @mothinali.bsky.social & @rachelmillward.bsky.social kick off day two of Green Party Conference.

"It wasn't Immigrants, it wasn't Muslims, it wasn't black and

brown people that privatised our key infrastructure, that

sold off our key services, that sold off our council houses,

that dismantled British industry, that underfunded our NHS

Immigrants are the backbone of the NHS!"

MOTHIN ALI

GREEN PARTY DEPUTY LEADER

GREEN PARTY CONFERENCE

BOURNEMOUTH

3-5 OCTOBER 2025

"Right now the darkness is still descending. But friends, I

wish you could see what I see from here. It takes a certain

darkness before you can see the stars. Every one of you

walked through this door because you are ready to serve our

people and our planet. You each carry that flame of hope

RACHEL MILLWARD

GREEN PARTY DEPUTY LEADER

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 5d

"We will break the shackles of poverty and hardship that lock so many in. We will end rip-off Britain." - @zackpolanski.bsky.social

"We have a vision for this place we call home. Boldness

means connecting with how hard it is right now for so many

people. It means listening, not just finger pointing.

It means presenting a positive vision not just of the future

but what we can all do right now."

ZACK POLANSKI

GREEN PARTY LEADER

GREEN PARTY CONFERENCE

BOURNEMOUTH

3-5 OCTOBER 2025

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 5d

Brilliant speech from @zackpolanski.bsky.social - investing in climate, stopping the boats thro safe & legal routes, introducing a wealth tax on the very wealthiest, challenging privatisation, building community & spreading a #PoliticsOfHope @greenparty.org.uk #gpconf

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 6d

So horrifying. Both the terrible violence in Manchester and the fear this creates for Jewish people everywhere, especially as they mark Yom Kippur. My thoughts with everyone affected

The Independent @the-independent.com · 6d

Manchester stabbing latest: ‘Multiple people’ attacked at synagogue as police rush to serious incident

Police rush to scene of reported stabbing at Manchester synagogue

www.independent.co.uk

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 6d

Tory party’s long journey away from science, reason, responsibility, common sense and truth is complete

Kemi Badenoch vows to repeal Climate Change Act

Tory leader says she would replace it with ‘cheap energy’ strategy, ending decades-long consensus on climate

www.theguardian.com

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Richard Woodcock @zedwally.bsky.social · 9d

Good piece from Caroline Lucas here: www.bylinesupplement.com/p/why-we-nee...

Why We Need to Talk About Englishness

English identity is not something to be afraid of or suppressed within the notion of ‘Britain’ – but to be valued and explored, writes Caroline Lucas

www.bylinesupplement.com

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 6d

Sad news about such a pioneer and legend who did so much for animal protection and scientific research - and was the very best of us. RIP

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 9d

Quick message for @greenparty.org.uk folk: Applications for the November Candidate Residential close this Sunday, 5 October:
👉 greenparty.org.uk/members/path-t…
Please do consider applying! It’s a brilliant opportunity 👇

Path to Parliament - Green Party

We're looking for the next generation of Green MP Candidates - could it be you or someone you know?

greenparty.org.uk

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 10d

“When you consider the ecocide alongside the genocide, you begin to grasp the totality of the Israeli state’s attempt to eliminate both the Palestinians & their homeland”

Hugely powerful from @georgemonbiot.bsky.social

Israel’s ecocide in Gaza sends this message: even if we stopped dropping bombs, you couldn’t live here | George Monbiot

Consider the annihilation of agricultural land alongside the genocide – and grasp the chilling totality of this attempt to eliminate all life, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

www.theguardian.com

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 11d

Nigel Farage & Alex Phillips have been awfully quiet about Nathan Gill pleading guilty to eight counts of bribery relating to pro-Russia statements made in European parliament and articles.

Just wanted to refresh their memories about how they were all a team through that period.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 12d

“Let’s call it for what it is: bullshit. The truth is, politicians have talked about little else but immigration for decades and in the most dehumanising ways.

Polanski added: “Stop the boats’ is all we hear. Well, today I'm saying ‘stop the bullshit’.”

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

UK faces ‘battle for the soul’ of the country, says Starmer amid Reform threat

In a rallying cry to progressives around the world, the Prime Minister said allies must stop the ‘politics of predatory grievance’.

www.independent.co.uk

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John Denham @jydenham.bsky.social · 20d

It's not just policy, values or demographics that shape voters choices, but how they see their nation, its people, in whose interests it is run, and how it should be governed. We need a story of our nations that unites rather than divides us.

Nation, State and Politics - An Introduction

Progressive politics cannot afford to ignore the importance of nation, nationhood and state.

nationstateandpolitics.substack.com

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Anthony Barnett @anthonybarnett.bsky.social · 19d

This is short and great by @carolinelucas.bsky.social even tho it quotes me.. Why We Need to Talk About Englishness subscribe.bylinetimes.com/edition/78/w...

Why We Need to Talk About Englishness – Byline Times Digital / Print Edition

English identity is not something to be afraid of or suppressed within the notion of ‘Britain’ – but to be valued and explored, writes Caroline Lucas

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 10d

Labour leadership appears to think questions of English identity are too risky to be properly acknowledged. They’re wrong. If progressives don’t try to define an inclusive sense of identity, then we leave it to the far right to determine who does & doesn’t belong.

Me for @byeliness.bsky.social

Why We Need to Talk About Englishness – Byline Times Digital / Print Edition

English identity is not something to be afraid of or suppressed within the notion of ‘Britain’ – but to be valued and explored, writes Caroline Lucas

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Global Movement To Gaza UK @gmtguk.bsky.social · 11d

Caroline Lucas backs the Global Sumud Flotilla - condemning govt inaction & honouring people’s courage. We demand justice, hope & solidarity for Gaza. This mission must succeed.

#SailToGaza #GlobalSumudFlotilla #BreakTheSiege #FreePalestine

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 12d

Brilliant from @kevinclimate.bsky.social as always - making abundantly clear the inconvenient truth this Govt is forever trying to duck & dodge: expanding aviation capacity is fundamentally incompatible with the UK’s climate obligations

Kevin Anderson @kevinclimate.bsky.social · 12d

Gatwick expansion blows another huge hole in the UK Government's already perforated climate commitments.

New article on Gatwick expansion with my @tyndallcentre.bsky.social colleague Dr Lois Pennington @loispennington.bsky.social

climateuncensored.com/gatwick-expa...

Gatwick Expansion: A Direct Assault on Climate Commitments - Climate Uncensored

Comment on UK Government announcement of Gatwick Airport expansion by Professor Kevin Anderson and Dr. Lois Pennington, of Tyndall Centre, University of

climateuncensored.com

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 12d

Brilliant discussion with the fab @graceblakeley.substack.com
on everything from growth to inequality, power & community organising, & how capitalism is actually a “system based on centralised planning & control rather than free markets”, where big biz is protected from consequences of failure👇

Bold Politics with Zack Polanski @boldpolitics.bsky.social · 13d

The latest episode with Zack Polanski in conversation with Grace Blakeley breaking down the structures that ultimately prop up our inequality is premiering now!

youtu.be/ojrrTf_SD0M

Why Rachel Reeves Is Obsessed With Growth At Any Cost | Grace Blakeley | Zack Polanski

YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 13d

A massive dereliction of leadership and duty, if true. A few years ago, Starmer branded Rishi Sunak’s absence from the world’s top #climate conference as a “failure of leadership”. He was right then - he must do the right thing himself now #COP30

Keir Starmer has no plans to attend COP30 climate summit in Brazil

Final decision has yet to be made amid ‘big fight inside government’ over trip by prime minister

www.ft.com

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 14d

Hardcore climate denialism seems like a very US problem, but its deep pocketed funders are also behind some UK politicians.

We cannot let this influence block action to prevent the worst of climate change, which will affect every single one of us.

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Trump bashes ‘con job’ climate change during his UN speech

‘If you don’t get away from this green scam, your country is going to fail,’ he warned the UN General Assembly

www.independent.co.uk

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