@greendrugpolicy.bsky.social
The Drug Policy Group for @thegreenparty.bsky.social
Campaigning to end prohibition, reduce harm and save lives 🌱 #greendrugpolicy #ProhibitionIsRacist #greenfuture 🌍
Campaigning to end prohibition, reduce harm and save lives 🌱 #greendrugpolicy #ProhibitionIsRacist #greenfuture 🌍
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South Tyneside Green Party - Drug Policy
www.southtynesidegreenparty.org.uk
Our policy is available to read here on the @southtynegreens.bsky.social website
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www.southtynesidegreenparty.org.uk/policies-and...
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Today, Ann-Marie, Vicky and Jane from @anyoneschild.bsky.social finally met with the Deputy Mayor of Police & Crime and people from the Mayor’s public health team. To share their stories & why they campaign for drugs to be legal & regulated.
@transformdrugs.bsky.social
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@transformdrugs.bsky.social
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August 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Today, Ann-Marie, Vicky and Jane from @anyoneschild.bsky.social finally met with the Deputy Mayor of Police & Crime and people from the Mayor’s public health team. To share their stories & why they campaign for drugs to be legal & regulated.
@transformdrugs.bsky.social
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@transformdrugs.bsky.social
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My latest publication in @redpeppermag.bsky.social on why it’s high time for the UK left -all of it!!! - to get behind the full legal regulation of all drugs. Think racist policing, class prejudice, state violence… #harmreduction @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social
www.redpepper.org.uk/society/heal...
www.redpepper.org.uk/society/heal...
How the left can support drug law reform - Red Pepper
It’s high time for the UK left to support comprehensive drug policy reform, driven by anti-racism and class consciousness, argues Carrie Lou Hamilton
www.redpepper.org.uk
August 1, 2025 at 7:41 AM
My latest publication in @redpeppermag.bsky.social on why it’s high time for the UK left -all of it!!! - to get behind the full legal regulation of all drugs. Think racist policing, class prejudice, state violence… #harmreduction @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social
www.redpepper.org.uk/society/heal...
www.redpepper.org.uk/society/heal...
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This news is utterly heartbreaking. I met Peter a few times and, like many others, I've been inspired by his direct action to address drug harms.
My thoughts are with his friends, family & all those feelings this loss.
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My thoughts are with his friends, family & all those feelings this loss.
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June 12, 2025 at 10:22 AM
This news is utterly heartbreaking. I met Peter a few times and, like many others, I've been inspired by his direct action to address drug harms.
My thoughts are with his friends, family & all those feelings this loss.
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My thoughts are with his friends, family & all those feelings this loss.
🩷
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Terribly sad news about Peter Krykant. He was a kind, thoughtful and intelligent man who lived for righting wrongs in society. Many people owe him a debt of gratitude and doubtless many more lives will be saved in the future thanks to his work. Rest in peace 😢 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Drugs campaigner Peter Krykant dies, aged 48
Peter Krykant, a former addict, set up a supervised facility from a van which he took around Glasgow.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 11, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Terribly sad news about Peter Krykant. He was a kind, thoughtful and intelligent man who lived for righting wrongs in society. Many people owe him a debt of gratitude and doubtless many more lives will be saved in the future thanks to his work. Rest in peace 😢 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Playing politics with people's lives & denying them the chance to live is cruel.
Drug consumption rooms save lives. They were recommended by a cross-party Home Affairs Select Committee in 2023....now not supported by Government.
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www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Drug consumption rooms save lives. They were recommended by a cross-party Home Affairs Select Committee in 2023....now not supported by Government.
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www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Labour refuses to back controlled drug use rooms despite ongoing pilot
Ministers were accused of ‘condemning thousands of people to death’ over their stance
www.independent.co.uk
June 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Playing politics with people's lives & denying them the chance to live is cruel.
Drug consumption rooms save lives. They were recommended by a cross-party Home Affairs Select Committee in 2023....now not supported by Government.
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www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Drug consumption rooms save lives. They were recommended by a cross-party Home Affairs Select Committee in 2023....now not supported by Government.
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www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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I’ve written to the Home Secretary and Policing Minister to ask for their support in establishing an Overdose Prevention Centre in Bristol.
It has the support of @BristolCouncil, local police and drug safety campaigners - all it needs now is for govt to get out of the way!
It has the support of @BristolCouncil, local police and drug safety campaigners - all it needs now is for govt to get out of the way!
June 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I’ve written to the Home Secretary and Policing Minister to ask for their support in establishing an Overdose Prevention Centre in Bristol.
It has the support of @BristolCouncil, local police and drug safety campaigners - all it needs now is for govt to get out of the way!
It has the support of @BristolCouncil, local police and drug safety campaigners - all it needs now is for govt to get out of the way!
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I'm often a lone critical voice on London's Police & Crime Committee.
Today we are scrutinising the Met's Territorial Support Group (TSG).
Most Assembly Members are asking for more money & more TSG.
You can’t fix a toxic, bullying culture with more money. Let's look at alternatives.
Today we are scrutinising the Met's Territorial Support Group (TSG).
Most Assembly Members are asking for more money & more TSG.
You can’t fix a toxic, bullying culture with more money. Let's look at alternatives.
June 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
I'm often a lone critical voice on London's Police & Crime Committee.
Today we are scrutinising the Met's Territorial Support Group (TSG).
Most Assembly Members are asking for more money & more TSG.
You can’t fix a toxic, bullying culture with more money. Let's look at alternatives.
Today we are scrutinising the Met's Territorial Support Group (TSG).
Most Assembly Members are asking for more money & more TSG.
You can’t fix a toxic, bullying culture with more money. Let's look at alternatives.
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"The Slice has been investigating the arrival of dangerous synthetic opioids...interviewed dozens of local experts, charities, grassroots groups...national specialists about the science, psychology, and legal framework of drugs.
There’s one name that keeps coming up: Zoë Garbett."
There’s one name that keeps coming up: Zoë Garbett."
June 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
"The Slice has been investigating the arrival of dangerous synthetic opioids...interviewed dozens of local experts, charities, grassroots groups...national specialists about the science, psychology, and legal framework of drugs.
There’s one name that keeps coming up: Zoë Garbett."
There’s one name that keeps coming up: Zoë Garbett."
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2/2 Essentially this is government supporting continued corporate control over the relationship people have with the plant. Absolutely nothing to do with 'keeping people safe'.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Introduce 'Grow Your Own' Laws for Legal Medical Cannabis Patients (CBPM)
We think patients prescribed 'CBPM' by a medical specialist should be allowed to maintain 3-6 flowering plants (with extra considerations for starting new seedlings).
petition.parliament.uk
May 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
2/2 Essentially this is government supporting continued corporate control over the relationship people have with the plant. Absolutely nothing to do with 'keeping people safe'.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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1/2 It is a political decision and not based on any empirical evidence to not even consider homegrown cannabis. There is more than enough information available for medical cannabis patients to choose which strain suits their condition best.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Introduce 'Grow Your Own' Laws for Legal Medical Cannabis Patients (CBPM)
We think patients prescribed 'CBPM' by a medical specialist should be allowed to maintain 3-6 flowering plants (with extra considerations for starting new seedlings).
petition.parliament.uk
May 22, 2025 at 11:48 AM
1/2 It is a political decision and not based on any empirical evidence to not even consider homegrown cannabis. There is more than enough information available for medical cannabis patients to choose which strain suits their condition best.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Join us on Tuesday June 3rd for our AGM!
7-8 pm: Presentations from DPWG members (open to all)
8-9 pm: Business meeting (members of @greenparty.org.uk only) - election of key roles #greenfuture #greendrugpolicy
7-8 pm: Presentations from DPWG members (open to all)
8-9 pm: Business meeting (members of @greenparty.org.uk only) - election of key roles #greenfuture #greendrugpolicy
May 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Join us on Tuesday June 3rd for our AGM!
7-8 pm: Presentations from DPWG members (open to all)
8-9 pm: Business meeting (members of @greenparty.org.uk only) - election of key roles #greenfuture #greendrugpolicy
7-8 pm: Presentations from DPWG members (open to all)
8-9 pm: Business meeting (members of @greenparty.org.uk only) - election of key roles #greenfuture #greendrugpolicy
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🚨 You MUST be registered by midnight tonight to vote in this year's local elections.
Make sure you can have your say. Register now ⤵️
www.gov.uk/register-to-...
Make sure you can have your say. Register now ⤵️
www.gov.uk/register-to-...
April 11, 2025 at 6:45 AM
🚨 You MUST be registered by midnight tonight to vote in this year's local elections.
Make sure you can have your say. Register now ⤵️
www.gov.uk/register-to-...
Make sure you can have your say. Register now ⤵️
www.gov.uk/register-to-...
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💷 Meet the Billionaire 💷
This is Michael Platt, the richest man in the UK.
Wouldn't it be good free up that cash to do something useful?
#greenparty #billionaires #politics #taxwealthnotwork
This is Michael Platt, the richest man in the UK.
Wouldn't it be good free up that cash to do something useful?
#greenparty #billionaires #politics #taxwealthnotwork
April 9, 2025 at 10:49 AM
💷 Meet the Billionaire 💷
This is Michael Platt, the richest man in the UK.
Wouldn't it be good free up that cash to do something useful?
#greenparty #billionaires #politics #taxwealthnotwork
This is Michael Platt, the richest man in the UK.
Wouldn't it be good free up that cash to do something useful?
#greenparty #billionaires #politics #taxwealthnotwork
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A stark reminder of why it’s important to vote [Green].
Deadline to register to vote is tomorrow at midnight.
Register now - www.registertovote.service.gov.uk
#registertovote
Deadline to register to vote is tomorrow at midnight.
Register now - www.registertovote.service.gov.uk
#registertovote
April 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
A stark reminder of why it’s important to vote [Green].
Deadline to register to vote is tomorrow at midnight.
Register now - www.registertovote.service.gov.uk
#registertovote
Deadline to register to vote is tomorrow at midnight.
Register now - www.registertovote.service.gov.uk
#registertovote
Some of those course titles include “Global and Indigenous Knowledges and Ecopsychedelics” and “Psychedelic Advocacy, Equity, Research, and Connection”.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
California university to expand student minds with new psychedelic studies course
California Institute of Integral Studies, located in San Francisco, will welcome its first undergrad class this August
www.theguardian.com
April 9, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Some of those course titles include “Global and Indigenous Knowledges and Ecopsychedelics” and “Psychedelic Advocacy, Equity, Research, and Connection”.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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3 short lessons on language and drugs from @carrielouhamilton.bsky.social
April 7, 2025 at 10:49 AM
3 short lessons on language and drugs from @carrielouhamilton.bsky.social
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Laura Edie is standing in Dartford for the County Council elections. Can you help her take on Reform?
🗓️ Sat 12th April
📍 Dartford, Kent
🚍 FREE travel provided (& lunch!)
Secure your spot here - greensorganise.uk/kent-action-...
🗓️ Sat 12th April
📍 Dartford, Kent
🚍 FREE travel provided (& lunch!)
Secure your spot here - greensorganise.uk/kent-action-...
April 7, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Laura Edie is standing in Dartford for the County Council elections. Can you help her take on Reform?
🗓️ Sat 12th April
📍 Dartford, Kent
🚍 FREE travel provided (& lunch!)
Secure your spot here - greensorganise.uk/kent-action-...
🗓️ Sat 12th April
📍 Dartford, Kent
🚍 FREE travel provided (& lunch!)
Secure your spot here - greensorganise.uk/kent-action-...
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@zoegarbett.bsky.social, GO activist and London Assembly member, chats to Curtis at @turnleftmedia.co.uk about drug policy.
#greenparty #leftist #politics #drugreform
#greenparty #leftist #politics #drugreform
March 25, 2025 at 8:19 AM
@zoegarbett.bsky.social, GO activist and London Assembly member, chats to Curtis at @turnleftmedia.co.uk about drug policy.
#greenparty #leftist #politics #drugreform
#greenparty #leftist #politics #drugreform
“Our policy balances choice with keeping people safe”, Zoe Garbett @zoegarbett.bsky.social talks failed drug policy reform and harm reduction to Curtis @turnleftmedia.co.uk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfZh... #greenfuture
#greendrugpolicy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfZh... #greenfuture
#greendrugpolicy
"Legalise ALL Drugs" Curtis Talks To Zoë Garbett
YouTube video by Turn Left
www.youtube.com
March 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
“Our policy balances choice with keeping people safe”, Zoe Garbett @zoegarbett.bsky.social talks failed drug policy reform and harm reduction to Curtis @turnleftmedia.co.uk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfZh... #greenfuture
#greendrugpolicy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfZh... #greenfuture
#greendrugpolicy
“Many who come to the Amazon extract and appropriate from these cultures, trying to make a profit without any commitment to Indigenous rights,” ... 21st century colonial capitalism.
doubleblindmag.com/indigenous-n...
doubleblindmag.com/indigenous-n...
Indigenous Nations Issue Urgent Call to Protect Ayahuasca
The psychedelic renaissance has a dark side — one that Indigenous nations are no longer willing to accept.
doubleblindmag.com
March 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
“Many who come to the Amazon extract and appropriate from these cultures, trying to make a profit without any commitment to Indigenous rights,” ... 21st century colonial capitalism.
doubleblindmag.com/indigenous-n...
doubleblindmag.com/indigenous-n...
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David Lammy said he "could have been clearer" about whether Israel broke international law.
Let's help him. They did. It's a genocide.
Why can't Labour say this?
Let's help him. They did. It's a genocide.
Why can't Labour say this?
March 20, 2025 at 10:22 AM
David Lammy said he "could have been clearer" about whether Israel broke international law.
Let's help him. They did. It's a genocide.
Why can't Labour say this?
Let's help him. They did. It's a genocide.
Why can't Labour say this?