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London Green Party @londongreenparty.bsky.social · Jul 1

Our London elected Greens stand with Palestine Action.

A copy of a statement from elected Green councillors and London Assembly Members, condemning the Government's move to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation

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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · Jun 24

On LBC @zoejardiniere.bsky.social lists 3 previous instances where military aircraft have been targeted by campaigners in order to prevent them being used in war crimes, and she describes the govt banning Palestine Action as terrorists as an abuse of state power.

Well said.

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Declassified UK @declassifieduk.org · Jun 27

👉NEW -- Palestine Action ban threatens all our civil liberties

by Richard Norton-Taylor

Pouring paint on a plane is hardly 9/11. Non-violent protesters are not terrorists.
www.declassifieduk.org/palestine-ac...

Palestine Action ban threatens all our civil liberties

Pouring paint on a plane is hardly 9/11. Non-violent protesters are not terrorists.

www.declassifieduk.org

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Zoë Garbett @zoegarbett.bsky.social · Jun 27

What does being "proscribed" mean & how will it impact activity related to/supporting Palestine Action?

Netpol has produced a guide - headline is any support will be an offence BUT it can't be applied retrospectively. Ban expected from 4 July.

netpol.org/2025/06/26/p...

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Jun 25

TfL have finally bought genuinely clean energy for the tube, trains and trams in London for the first time.

Today's deal will get TfL up to just 5% of their energy from renewables.

Mayor must accelerate this. We need 100% clean energy on TfL now!

tfl.gov.uk/info-for/med...

tfl.gov.uk

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · Jun 26

Political pressure means a reprieve for some who were set to be cruelly harmed, but this is way too small a concession to accept.

Greens demand the full withdrawal of cuts to PIP and any changes only through working with Disabled people to get it right. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

PM 'agrees' benefit changes deal with Labour rebels

Cuts to some disability benefits will only hit future claimants, not those already on it, it is understood.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Zoë Garbett @zoegarbett.bsky.social · Jun 28

Stop strip-searching children.

My statement following the outcome of the misconduct hearing for the officers who strip-searched Child Q - 2 dismissed/1 final warning. We’re being told that race played no part in the violence that Child Q was subjected to.

www.london.gov.uk/zoe-garbett-...

www.london.gov.uk

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Jun 27

Snowflake.

Richard Tice: Glastonbury is not safe for me. Reform deputy was invited to debate green "eco-populist" Zack Polanski.

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Jenny Jones @greenjennyjones.bsky.social · Jun 28

It will be a disaster if @teamlabouruk.bsky.social and @10dowingstreet.bsky.social doesn't listen to these widespread concerns.

Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · Jun 25

Labour is betraying its #biodiversity promises with the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, says @greenjennyjones.bsky.social.

While allowing a handful of giant companies to build any old house, in any place that will maximise their profits
www.parliamentlive.tv/Lords

Parliamentlive.tv - Lords

www.parliamentlive.tv

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · Jun 28

Congratulations to Budapest on a record-breaking Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

200,000 people turned out in defiance of the far-right government's attempt to ban the event, with threats of fines for attendees and imprisonment for organisers.

Freedom prevails when we fight for it.

Hundreds of thousands of Pride marchers cross the Elizabeth Bridge in Budapest. The crowd carries on as far as you can see.

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London Green Party @londongreenparty.bsky.social · Jun 27

Seen our three new councillors this week and want to be a part of London Green Party's success story? Apply now to join our staff team as a Field Organiser:
greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...

You'll be working direct with local parties, helping them build for the 2026 elections and beyond.

Field Organiser (London) - Green Party

The Green Party’s Field Team is responsible for building and supporting local Green Parties to recruit volunteers, get organised and win election campaigns. Under the team’s leadership, the Green Part...

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · Jun 19

The Mayor has finally admitted he is not on track to meet his traffic reduction targets to get to Net Zero by 2030.

This isn’t just about data and targets, we need urgent London-wide action to give everyone safe, convenient and accessible alternatives to using a car.
youtu.be/WAD_6Wn4EYc

How is the Mayor lowering traffic and congestion to achieve net zero by 2030? | Caroline Russell

YouTube video by Caroline Russell

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · Jun 21

My climate emergency motion in 2018 came out of brilliant campaigning by so many Londoners.

It’s great the Mayor responded quickly and positively as that has led to clear net zero targets to which Green AMs continue to hold him accountable. Just five years left!

www.london.gov.uk/motions/clim...

Big yellow climate banner with campaigners and XR flags outside old City Hall.

Me and Sian Berry with XR outside the old City Hall.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · Jun 7

🎉 Huge congratulations to Green Party Co-leader and MP for Bristol Central @carladenyer.bsky.social‬ for being recognised on the Independent's Pride List, celebrating the most influential LGBT+ people making change happen.

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London Green Party @londongreenparty.bsky.social · Jun 7

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Jane Samuels @janessamuels.bsky.social · Jun 4

Only 2 dozen Labour MPs are poised to rebel (out of 403) ?Starmer’s planning bill slashes protection of biodiversity, nature, vital habitats & ecosystems, flagship legislation that has led the world on sustainability in the built environment. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Labour MPs poised to rebel over planning bill amid concerns for nature

Ministers understood to be drawing up amendments to bill to try to head off threatened rebellion by two dozen MPs

www.theguardian.com

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · May 8

When we talk about the horrors of WWII and the holocaust, we rightly say 'never again.' But this must mean more than just words - we need to genuinely learn the lessons of history, this VE Day and always.

metro.co.uk/2025/05/08/v...

VE Day: Party leaders write for Metro on momentous anniversary

VE Day is one of the most significant milestones in Britain's history.

metro.co.uk

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · May 8

An announcement from me ahead of the Green Party's leadership elections this summer 💚
carladenyer.co.uk/an-announcem...

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London Green Party @londongreenparty.bsky.social · May 8

UPDATE: We've just confirmed @andrewfeinstein.bsky.social and La France Insoumise MP Danièle Obono to join @meadwaj.bsky.social and @charlotteminvielle.bsky.social in the closing panel of our conference on Saturday, “Building a Progressive Politics for London”. actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · May 7

The Prime Minister would rather make his own MPs vote for cruel welfare cuts than introduce a simple wealth tax… #pmqs

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London Green Party @londongreenparty.bsky.social · May 7

Book now for our conference this weekend - (genuinely!) last few tickets remaining!
actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · May 3

#ExamFactory schools, with rigid discipline, are damaging our young people. This has to stop. #SchoolsBill #wellbeing

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · May 3

(... which is more than Reform, by the way)

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · May 3

🚀 Following Thursday's election we've reached a new record high 859 councillors on 181 councils!

💚 The Green Party is the only party offering a real alternative to the tired old parties.

Join the Green Party today to help us keep delivering real hope and real change ⤵️

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Joe Peacock @brumgreenjoe.bsky.social · May 3

Unless you’ve been involved in a campaign to elect @greenparty.org.uk councillors, you have no idea how much hard work has gone into every single one of those people getting elected. We need your help over the next 12 months to elect more great councillors next year!

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · May 3

🚀 Following Thursday's election we've reached a new record high 859 councillors on 181 councils!

💚 The Green Party is the only party offering a real alternative to the tired old parties.

Join the Green Party today to help us keep delivering real hope and real change ⤵️

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · May 3

Labour have utterly failed.

Reform are cutting through.

It's never been more important for us to rise to this moment.

Join me with the brilliant Faiza Shaheen on Saturday for "How do we stop Reform?"

London Green Party @londongreenparty.bsky.social · May 3

How do we stop Reform?
With @faizashaheen.bsky.social and @zackpolanski.bsky.social
Just one of the sessions at our conference, Building a Progressive Politics for London, on Sat 10 May.
Open to all, free tickets available. Book now: actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · May 2

📈 The Green Party has now increased its number of councillors for 8 years in a row.

💚 Two-party politics is dead and only the Green Party is offering the hope people are looking for.

Join us today to be a part of the change ⤵️

join.greenparty.org.uk?mtm_campaign...

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