Rosaleen Howard 🍀
@darkrose74.bsky.social
Retired professor of Hispanic Studies (Newcastle) now based in Stroud. Still actively working on Andean indigenous issues, while getting embedded in Stroud local life and concerns.
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Labour’s new Road Safety Strategy will:
✅ Lower drink-drive limits
✅ Mandate advanced safety tech in cars
✅ Invest £24bn in safer roads
I am focused on the efforts to make rural roads safer. Rural roads are, sadly, far more dangerous than urban ones, and too many families know this only too well.
✅ Lower drink-drive limits
✅ Mandate advanced safety tech in cars
✅ Invest £24bn in safer roads
I am focused on the efforts to make rural roads safer. Rural roads are, sadly, far more dangerous than urban ones, and too many families know this only too well.
Stroud MP backs safety strategy aims to save lives and cut serious injuries on Stroud’s roads | Stroud Times
Road users across Stroud are set to benefit from the Government’s new Road Safety Strategy, the first comprehensive plan in more than a decade to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads.
stroudtimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Labour’s new Road Safety Strategy will:
✅ Lower drink-drive limits
✅ Mandate advanced safety tech in cars
✅ Invest £24bn in safer roads
I am focused on the efforts to make rural roads safer. Rural roads are, sadly, far more dangerous than urban ones, and too many families know this only too well.
✅ Lower drink-drive limits
✅ Mandate advanced safety tech in cars
✅ Invest £24bn in safer roads
I am focused on the efforts to make rural roads safer. Rural roads are, sadly, far more dangerous than urban ones, and too many families know this only too well.
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And yet still the government refuses to act to end the injustice and ensure the safety of those on hunger strike. Plainly, this is wrong.
January 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
And yet still the government refuses to act to end the injustice and ensure the safety of those on hunger strike. Plainly, this is wrong.
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I've written to David Lammy with other Green parliamentarians, and signed another letter alongside cross-party MPs, calling on him to act.
And I signed 2 Early Day Motions:
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
And I signed 2 Early Day Motions:
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
January 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
I've written to David Lammy with other Green parliamentarians, and signed another letter alongside cross-party MPs, calling on him to act.
And I signed 2 Early Day Motions:
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
And I signed 2 Early Day Motions:
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
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The Palestine hunger strikers have been on hunger strike for over 60 days and are close to death.
They have not even been convicted of a crime - they are being held on remand (pre-trial) for more than twice the max time allowed, and counting…🧵
They have not even been convicted of a crime - they are being held on remand (pre-trial) for more than twice the max time allowed, and counting…🧵
January 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The Palestine hunger strikers have been on hunger strike for over 60 days and are close to death.
They have not even been convicted of a crime - they are being held on remand (pre-trial) for more than twice the max time allowed, and counting…🧵
They have not even been convicted of a crime - they are being held on remand (pre-trial) for more than twice the max time allowed, and counting…🧵
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📊 Green Party tops new poll among 18–24 year olds!
Young people want bold action on the climate, housing and inequality and see that the Green Party has the answers.
The future is Green. Be part of it: join.greenparty.org.uk 💚
Young people want bold action on the climate, housing and inequality and see that the Green Party has the answers.
The future is Green. Be part of it: join.greenparty.org.uk 💚
January 8, 2026 at 8:12 AM
📊 Green Party tops new poll among 18–24 year olds!
Young people want bold action on the climate, housing and inequality and see that the Green Party has the answers.
The future is Green. Be part of it: join.greenparty.org.uk 💚
Young people want bold action on the climate, housing and inequality and see that the Green Party has the answers.
The future is Green. Be part of it: join.greenparty.org.uk 💚
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Palestine Action hunger strikers near death ‘intent’ on continuing protests
Heba Muraisi and Kamran Ahmed, Palestine Action-linked British activists on the brink of death, are determined to keep up their prison hunger strike until their demands are met.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
Heba Muraisi and Kamran Ahmed, Palestine Action-linked British activists on the brink of death, are determined to keep up their prison hunger strike until their demands are met.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
Palestine Action hunger strikers near death ‘intent’ on continuing protests
Prisoners remaining on rolling hunger strike are suffering with dangerous symptoms, loved ones and a doctor say.
www.aljazeera.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Palestine Action hunger strikers near death ‘intent’ on continuing protests
Heba Muraisi and Kamran Ahmed, Palestine Action-linked British activists on the brink of death, are determined to keep up their prison hunger strike until their demands are met.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
Heba Muraisi and Kamran Ahmed, Palestine Action-linked British activists on the brink of death, are determined to keep up their prison hunger strike until their demands are met.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
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Palestine Action prisoner taken to hospital after 58 days on hunger strike.
Kamran Ahmed, 28, is among prisoners who are protesting the duration of their pre-trial detention, which has long passed the standard 6 month custody time limit set out in UK law
youtu.be/pC_mcn-Zd2U
Kamran Ahmed, 28, is among prisoners who are protesting the duration of their pre-trial detention, which has long passed the standard 6 month custody time limit set out in UK law
youtu.be/pC_mcn-Zd2U
UK Hunger Strike 2026 | BBC Radio 4 | World at One | 8 January 2026
YouTube video by Defend Our Juries
youtu.be
January 8, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Palestine Action prisoner taken to hospital after 58 days on hunger strike.
Kamran Ahmed, 28, is among prisoners who are protesting the duration of their pre-trial detention, which has long passed the standard 6 month custody time limit set out in UK law
youtu.be/pC_mcn-Zd2U
Kamran Ahmed, 28, is among prisoners who are protesting the duration of their pre-trial detention, which has long passed the standard 6 month custody time limit set out in UK law
youtu.be/pC_mcn-Zd2U
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As millions struggle to afford daily life, Government departments are being told to redirect £1.8bn from essential services to fund state surveillance and control via Digital ID.
"A toolkit for authoritarians that must be stopped"
@sianberry.bsky.social on Labour's plans for Digital ID
"A toolkit for authoritarians that must be stopped"
@sianberry.bsky.social on Labour's plans for Digital ID
January 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
As millions struggle to afford daily life, Government departments are being told to redirect £1.8bn from essential services to fund state surveillance and control via Digital ID.
"A toolkit for authoritarians that must be stopped"
@sianberry.bsky.social on Labour's plans for Digital ID
"A toolkit for authoritarians that must be stopped"
@sianberry.bsky.social on Labour's plans for Digital ID
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This is hope 💚
⚡2026 is a turning point. UK #climate & environmental activists face both crisis & opportunity.
Fascism rises, the #climate agenda is under attack, & political representation is urgent.
🧵A longish thread on why we must unite behind @zackpolanski.bsky.social & the @greenparty.org.uk 💚
Fascism rises, the #climate agenda is under attack, & political representation is urgent.
🧵A longish thread on why we must unite behind @zackpolanski.bsky.social & the @greenparty.org.uk 💚
January 8, 2026 at 10:56 AM
This is hope 💚
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Has there been any mainstream news coverage of the situation of the Palestine Action hunger strikers? The Green Party Deputy leader Mothin Ali reports in Middle East Eye www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-gree...
Green Party's Mothin Ali calls on Lammy to help Palestine Action hunger strikers
Ali became the first politician to visit the activists who have been on hunger strike more than 30 days
www.middleeasteye.net
December 5, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Has there been any mainstream news coverage of the situation of the Palestine Action hunger strikers? The Green Party Deputy leader Mothin Ali reports in Middle East Eye www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-gree...
Has there been any mainstream news coverage of the situation of the Palestine Action hunger strikers? The Green Party Deputy leader Mothin Ali reports in Middle East Eye www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-gree...
Green Party's Mothin Ali calls on Lammy to help Palestine Action hunger strikers
Ali became the first politician to visit the activists who have been on hunger strike more than 30 days
www.middleeasteye.net
December 5, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Has there been any mainstream news coverage of the situation of the Palestine Action hunger strikers? The Green Party Deputy leader Mothin Ali reports in Middle East Eye www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-gree...
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B is a filmmaker working on a feature documentary about the Filton 24 case and the misuse of terrorism laws in the uk …
He needs £30,000 more to finish the film. This is the fundraiser link:
chuffed.org/project/oper...
He needs £30,000 more to finish the film. This is the fundraiser link:
chuffed.org/project/oper...
Operation Recomply: Democracy on Trial (The Filton 24 Film)
chuffed.org
December 3, 2025 at 9:45 PM
B is a filmmaker working on a feature documentary about the Filton 24 case and the misuse of terrorism laws in the uk …
He needs £30,000 more to finish the film. This is the fundraiser link:
chuffed.org/project/oper...
He needs £30,000 more to finish the film. This is the fundraiser link:
chuffed.org/project/oper...
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Update: Apologies I was due to be on Have I got News for You this week. We've now postponed until 2026.
To go on Question Time and speak up for migrants right now feels vital.
To go on Question Time and speak up for migrants right now feels vital.
December 3, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Update: Apologies I was due to be on Have I got News for You this week. We've now postponed until 2026.
To go on Question Time and speak up for migrants right now feels vital.
To go on Question Time and speak up for migrants right now feels vital.
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Really interesting discussion at the AGC Conference today in Bradford about the rights of nature and some of the great work Green councillors are doing across the country, using Lewes and Stroud as case studies to highlight the fantastic work our councillors are undertaking!
November 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Really interesting discussion at the AGC Conference today in Bradford about the rights of nature and some of the great work Green councillors are doing across the country, using Lewes and Stroud as case studies to highlight the fantastic work our councillors are undertaking!
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Macclesfield Central (Cheshire East) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 41.8% (+19.7)
🌹 LAB: 28.6% (-25.7)
➡️ RFM: 15.8% (New)
🌳 CON: 9.1% (-4.5)
⚖️ EQU: 2.5% (New)
🔶 LDM: 2.2% (-7.7)
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2023.
🌍 GRN: 41.8% (+19.7)
🌹 LAB: 28.6% (-25.7)
➡️ RFM: 15.8% (New)
🌳 CON: 9.1% (-4.5)
⚖️ EQU: 2.5% (New)
🔶 LDM: 2.2% (-7.7)
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2023.
November 21, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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“We created the Refugee Convention because we were ashamed of turning away Jews fleeing the Nazis. To turn our backs on those protections is abhorrent — and only the Green Party is calling it out.”
Lloyd Russell-Moyle telling @PoliticsJOE.bsky.social one of the reasons why he’s joined the Greens.
Lloyd Russell-Moyle telling @PoliticsJOE.bsky.social one of the reasons why he’s joined the Greens.
November 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
“We created the Refugee Convention because we were ashamed of turning away Jews fleeing the Nazis. To turn our backs on those protections is abhorrent — and only the Green Party is calling it out.”
Lloyd Russell-Moyle telling @PoliticsJOE.bsky.social one of the reasons why he’s joined the Greens.
Lloyd Russell-Moyle telling @PoliticsJOE.bsky.social one of the reasons why he’s joined the Greens.
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Over 100,000 people have joined the Green Party since @zackpolanski.bsky.social was elected Leader in September.
That's huge.
That's huge.
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
November 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Over 100,000 people have joined the Green Party since @zackpolanski.bsky.social was elected Leader in September.
That's huge.
That's huge.
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“It isn’t people seeking sanctuary who are tearing our country apart. It’s toxic, racist narratives and the scapegoating of migrants for crises they did not cause.”
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
“It isn’t people seeking sanctuary who are tearing our country apart. It’s toxic, racist narratives and the scapegoating of migrants for crises they did not cause.”
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
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Support Gloucestershire phlebotomists this week, on the picket line from 8am - 11:30am.
I’ve been clear from the start that Phlebotomists should be recognised as Band 3, and I’ll continue to push for that outcome. ✊
I’ve been clear from the start that Phlebotomists should be recognised as Band 3, and I’ll continue to push for that outcome. ✊
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Support Gloucestershire phlebotomists this week, on the picket line from 8am - 11:30am.
I’ve been clear from the start that Phlebotomists should be recognised as Band 3, and I’ll continue to push for that outcome. ✊
I’ve been clear from the start that Phlebotomists should be recognised as Band 3, and I’ll continue to push for that outcome. ✊
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Yes we've all felt immensely pissed off with the BBC from time to time
But it's clear that the attacks on it come from fascists and proto-fascists who want to shut down our powerful public-service broadcaster
For the sake of democracy we all need to defend the BBC as an institution
But it's clear that the attacks on it come from fascists and proto-fascists who want to shut down our powerful public-service broadcaster
For the sake of democracy we all need to defend the BBC as an institution
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Yes we've all felt immensely pissed off with the BBC from time to time
But it's clear that the attacks on it come from fascists and proto-fascists who want to shut down our powerful public-service broadcaster
For the sake of democracy we all need to defend the BBC as an institution
But it's clear that the attacks on it come from fascists and proto-fascists who want to shut down our powerful public-service broadcaster
For the sake of democracy we all need to defend the BBC as an institution
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Let's stop subsidising destruction.
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
COP30 must confront the climate and cost of living crises together
By Zack Polanski
bestforbritain.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Let's stop subsidising destruction.
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
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You’ve heard of ‘toxic masculinity’ - well this is a new ‘tonic masculinity’
When do you actually just see two men on a screen talking about how much they love their partners?
Jordan Stephens talks learning to love and be loved by Jade Thirlwall on the latest episode of Bold Politics with Zack Polanski 💚
Jordan Stephens talks learning to love and be loved by Jade Thirlwall on the latest episode of Bold Politics with Zack Polanski 💚
November 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
You’ve heard of ‘toxic masculinity’ - well this is a new ‘tonic masculinity’
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"What binds Polanski and Mamdani is not only their left-wing credentials, but their rejection of political cynicism."
Let's go! 🎉
www.europinion.uk/post/how-zac...
Let's go! 🎉
www.europinion.uk/post/how-zac...
How Zack Polanksi And Zohran Mamdani Transformed What It Means To Be A Left-Wing Politician
Newly elected leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanksi, has taken British politics by storm. The self-proclaimed ‘eco-populist’ has resurrected the Green Party’s reputation amongst voters and driven t...
www.europinion.uk
November 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
"What binds Polanski and Mamdani is not only their left-wing credentials, but their rejection of political cynicism."
Let's go! 🎉
www.europinion.uk/post/how-zac...
Let's go! 🎉
www.europinion.uk/post/how-zac...
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Really good to hear Charlie Mayfield talking sense about rehumanizing the workplace
The combination of legalistic and managerialist approaches have driven alienation and lack of motivation
Being treated with respect and as a human being is not a lot to ask from your employer
The combination of legalistic and managerialist approaches have driven alienation and lack of motivation
Being treated with respect and as a human being is not a lot to ask from your employer
November 5, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Really good to hear Charlie Mayfield talking sense about rehumanizing the workplace
The combination of legalistic and managerialist approaches have driven alienation and lack of motivation
Being treated with respect and as a human being is not a lot to ask from your employer
The combination of legalistic and managerialist approaches have driven alienation and lack of motivation
Being treated with respect and as a human being is not a lot to ask from your employer
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Exports of goods languishing at 17 per cent below their pre-Covid (aka pre-Brexit) levels
Farage's lies have destroyed our economy
Don't let them do any more damage to our democracy or our society
www.ft.com/content/8f4d...
Farage's lies have destroyed our economy
Don't let them do any more damage to our democracy or our society
www.ft.com/content/8f4d...
Trade’s contribution to UK GDP ‘stagnated’ since Brexit, warns WTO
Export of goods are languishing at 17% below pre-Covid levels
www.ft.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Exports of goods languishing at 17 per cent below their pre-Covid (aka pre-Brexit) levels
Farage's lies have destroyed our economy
Don't let them do any more damage to our democracy or our society
www.ft.com/content/8f4d...
Farage's lies have destroyed our economy
Don't let them do any more damage to our democracy or our society
www.ft.com/content/8f4d...