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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 17d

The Green Party now has 78,000 members.

Thats 10,000+ new members this month alone who want to draw the line.

I know there are so many more people who want to take a stand.

Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk

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Harvey Boonsdale @harvey-boonsdale.bsky.social · Aug 29

Ban them (or at least tax them, charge them and shame them).

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Safety and space at risk as SUVs reach 30% of car market in English cities, researchers warn

Campaigners call for Paris-style parking charges amid fears big vehicles are taking up excessive public space

www.theguardian.com

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Harvey Boonsdale @harvey-boonsdale.bsky.social · Aug 14

Job title makes it look like an IT role so any help sharing with digital / comms people is appreciated!

@sheffield.digital @frontendsheff.bsky.social @frontendnorth.bsky.social l @techsy.bsky.social @nuxuk.bsky.social @helpsheffield.co.uk

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Harvey Boonsdale @harvey-boonsdale.bsky.social · Aug 14

New Digital Engagement role in my team (Digital Services) at @sheffcitycouncil.bsky.social, leading comms activities for the Digital Transformation Programme. Lots going on in this area so it's an exciting time to join!

ce0369li.webitrent.com/ce0369li_web...

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ce0369li.webitrent.com

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · Aug 8

Stop helping them then.

Screenshot of a quote from the Guardian live blog that reads:

08.01 BST
Escalation of Gaza offensive will 'only bring more bloodshed'
says UK PM
UK prime minister Keir Starmer on Friday said Israel's decision to further escalate its offensive in Gaza is wrong and urged the Israeli government to reconsider.

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

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Harvey Boonsdale @harvey-boonsdale.bsky.social · Jul 22

Tidy up those wires! They're a tripping hazard!

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · Jun 30

If only there were half the outrage over Israeli soldiers shooting starving people queuing for food as there has been towards some rappers mouthing off at Glastonbury, we'd be in a very different place

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Harvey Boonsdale @harvey-boonsdale.bsky.social · Jun 24

Imagine the uproar if this money was used for something other than cars

George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · Jun 24

£16 billion straight down the toilet. Yes, £16 BILLION. Think of what else we could do with the astonishing costs of the Lower Thames Crossing, which will simply worsen congestion and ruin people's quality of life.
This week's column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Overblown infrastructure projects damage lives and imperil democracy. Why is Britain addicted to them? | George Monbiot

The Lower Thames Crossing proves the point. It’s a white elephant plan, sucking money from local projects that could actually improve lives, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

www.theguardian.com

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Harvey Boonsdale @harvey-boonsdale.bsky.social · Jun 23

Is that a cheeky Dinosaur Jr reference on the final track too?

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Harvey Boonsdale @harvey-boonsdale.bsky.social · Jun 23

It's the fact that they could have held their own amongst all their 90s influences that makes them so good

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Harvey Boonsdale @harvey-boonsdale.bsky.social · Jun 11

Or 'Street WhatsApp group'

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Jun 7

Maybe the MOST IMPORTANT truth for better transportation in cities:

The “War on Cars” narrative fuelled by populist politicians, click bait media and such, IS A LIE.

Cars have almost all the space, budget etc, and ANY effort to add even a bit more CHOICE is attacked this way. #TheTruthAboutTraffic

Slide with text “TRUTH: The “War on the Car” is a lie.

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Harvey Boonsdale @harvey-boonsdale.bsky.social · May 17

Oh my god. We won the FA cup 🔴🔵🦅

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · May 10

A typical European car is parked 92% of the time. It spends 1/5th of its driving time looking for parking. Its 5 seats only move 1.5 people. 86% of its fuel never reaches the wheels, and most of the energy that does, moves the car, not the people.

Sound efficient?

HT @ellenmacarthurfdn.bsky.social

Graphic full of data illustrating the inefficiencies of cars

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Harvey Boonsdale @harvey-boonsdale.bsky.social · May 1

Just under a week left to object to the proposals here:

planningapps.sheffield.gov.uk/online-appli...

25/01003/FUL | Development of a drive-thru restaurant (Use Class E/sui generis) with associated servicing, car parking and hard and soft landscaping | Land North-West Of London Road And Broadfield Road London Road Sheffield S8 0ZF

There are 0 cases associated with this application.

planningapps.sheffield.gov.uk

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

Vote for real hope and real change.

Vote Green today.

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2025

For Real Hope and Real Change

VOTE GREEN TODAY

Green Party

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

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Harvey Boonsdale @harvey-boonsdale.bsky.social · Apr 29

@mylofiheart.bsky.social the singing on it reminds me of you a bit

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Jim'll Paint It @sirpaintalot.bsky.social · Apr 25

Lord of the Rings in the style of the Music for the Jilted Generation inner sleeve artwork - Alex Evans

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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · Apr 17

Imagine just half the energy campaigning against trans rights had been put into

- Fighting the underfunding of women’s refuges

- Fighting for single mums

- Fighting for low-paid women

Compared to fighting trans rights, which would have had most impact on women’s lives?

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Harvey Boonsdale @harvey-boonsdale.bsky.social · Apr 16

We don't need a new McDonald's drive thru in Sheffield.

Object here!

planningapps.sheffield.gov.uk/online-appli...

25/01003/FUL | Development of a drive-thru restaurant (Use Class E/sui generis) with associated servicing, car parking and hard and soft landscaping | Land North-West Of London Road And Broadfield Road London Road Sheffield S8 0ZF

I strongly object to this development. Its a disastrous idea! It will take away trade from local businesses, increase traffic and pollution and impact negatively on the health of people living in the area. Please don't allow this to happen!

planningapps.sheffield.gov.uk

Harvey Boonsdale @harvey-boonsdale.bsky.social · Apr 16

Anyone wanting to object can do so here: planningapps.sheffield.gov.uk/online-appli...

25/01003/FUL | Development of a drive-thru restaurant (Use Class E/sui generis) with associated servicing, car parking and hard and soft landscaping | Land North-West Of London Road And Broadfield Road London Road Sheffield S8 0ZF

I strongly object to this development. Its a disastrous idea! It will take away trade from local businesses, increase traffic and pollution and impact negatively on the health of people living in the area. Please don't allow this to happen!

planningapps.sheffield.gov.uk

Harvey Boonsdale @harvey-boonsdale.bsky.social · Apr 14

Are kids allowed? Leo would love to come and look at your wires

Harvey Boonsdale @harvey-boonsdale.bsky.social · Apr 11

@packageholiday.bsky.social MUNOZ!

Harvey Boonsdale @harvey-boonsdale.bsky.social · Apr 11

Great to see my old stomping ground go green.

The only way to stop this madness.

Stats for Lefties 🍉🏳️‍⚧️ @leftiestats.bsky.social · Apr 11

🚨 BREAKING: Greens GAIN Haringey council seat from Labour with a huge swing. Labour down 21pts 😮

🟢 GRN 55% (+14)
🔴 LAB 31% (-21)

➡️18% swing from Labour to Green

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Another Angry Voice @anotherangryvoice.bsky.social · Apr 7

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