Martyn Hurt
@martynhurt.burnleygreen.party
Green Councillor for Trinity ward in Burnley.
Promoted by Martyn Hurt (Green Party) c/o 160 St James's St, Burnley BB11 1NR
Posts/comments are my own and not endorsed by the Green Party.
Trustee of Burnley Leisure and Culture.
Ataxian wheelchair user.
Promoted by Martyn Hurt (Green Party) c/o 160 St James's St, Burnley BB11 1NR
Posts/comments are my own and not endorsed by the Green Party.
Trustee of Burnley Leisure and Culture.
Ataxian wheelchair user.
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⏳Final week to sign up to the Green Party.
🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.
🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.
July 23, 2025 at 6:46 AM
⏳Final week to sign up to the Green Party.
🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.
🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.
I've joined, join me!
We're about to hit 500 members in our first 24 hrs
Things are happening on the Left.
If you want to join 100s - soon to be 1000s - of socialists building something transformative right now, join GO
Economist+former advisor to John McDonnell - James Meadway makes the case.
greensorganise.uk
Things are happening on the Left.
If you want to join 100s - soon to be 1000s - of socialists building something transformative right now, join GO
Economist+former advisor to John McDonnell - James Meadway makes the case.
greensorganise.uk
July 6, 2025 at 10:03 AM
I've joined, join me!
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End the hostile environment.
Migrants welcome and tax the rich.
That’s why we’re building power in communities and at Westminster.
That’s how we win.
Migrants welcome and tax the rich.
That’s why we’re building power in communities and at Westminster.
That’s how we win.
June 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
End the hostile environment.
Migrants welcome and tax the rich.
That’s why we’re building power in communities and at Westminster.
That’s how we win.
Migrants welcome and tax the rich.
That’s why we’re building power in communities and at Westminster.
That’s how we win.
Shame, but after recent listings by @elliechowns.bsky.social & @adrianramsay.bsky.social RON will get my second, and last, preference.
They seem to be hell bent on destroying local parties and the volunteer base by dismissing their work- the very thing that got them elected in the first place.
They seem to be hell bent on destroying local parties and the volunteer base by dismissing their work- the very thing that got them elected in the first place.
June 7, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Shame, but after recent listings by @elliechowns.bsky.social & @adrianramsay.bsky.social RON will get my second, and last, preference.
They seem to be hell bent on destroying local parties and the volunteer base by dismissing their work- the very thing that got them elected in the first place.
They seem to be hell bent on destroying local parties and the volunteer base by dismissing their work- the very thing that got them elected in the first place.
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He believes disabled people need to be subjected to more frequent assessments (apparently we can make ourselves un-disabled…who knew?)
June 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
He believes disabled people need to be subjected to more frequent assessments (apparently we can make ourselves un-disabled…who knew?)
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After due consideration, having weighed up the relevant evidence, assessed the balance of arguments and gamed the likely implications, I have reached the conclusion that Keir Starmer can fuck off from a great height.
May 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
After due consideration, having weighed up the relevant evidence, assessed the balance of arguments and gamed the likely implications, I have reached the conclusion that Keir Starmer can fuck off from a great height.
@elliechowns.bsky.social @adrianramsay.bsky.social @zackpolanski.bsky.social
Where do you stand on the assisted dying bill as it currently stands.
Do you support it or oppose it, regardless of current Party policy?
Thanks
Where do you stand on the assisted dying bill as it currently stands.
Do you support it or oppose it, regardless of current Party policy?
Thanks
May 12, 2025 at 7:54 AM
@elliechowns.bsky.social @adrianramsay.bsky.social @zackpolanski.bsky.social
Where do you stand on the assisted dying bill as it currently stands.
Do you support it or oppose it, regardless of current Party policy?
Thanks
Where do you stand on the assisted dying bill as it currently stands.
Do you support it or oppose it, regardless of current Party policy?
Thanks
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I know there are many trans and non-binary people who will be feeling deeply worried today, caught in the midst of a media storm as they try to simply live their lives. Please know that I stand with you - today, tomorrow and always.
My statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling today:
My statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling today:
April 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I know there are many trans and non-binary people who will be feeling deeply worried today, caught in the midst of a media storm as they try to simply live their lives. Please know that I stand with you - today, tomorrow and always.
My statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling today:
My statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling today:
Anyone else that doesn't have a constituency MP they can ask for help with any issues?
Need to find a foster-MP as there's no way on earth if trust mine with any private information about me, but sometimes could do with an MP to help.
Need to find a foster-MP as there's no way on earth if trust mine with any private information about me, but sometimes could do with an MP to help.
March 27, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Anyone else that doesn't have a constituency MP they can ask for help with any issues?
Need to find a foster-MP as there's no way on earth if trust mine with any private information about me, but sometimes could do with an MP to help.
Need to find a foster-MP as there's no way on earth if trust mine with any private information about me, but sometimes could do with an MP to help.
Given the recent "debates" around disabilities and long term sick, I thought I'd share some of the things I live with due to my Ataxia.
- Unsteady walking
- Staggering or stumbling
- Difficulty with turns
- Poor coordination
- Clumsiness
- Difficulty with fine motor tasks
- Unsteady walking
- Staggering or stumbling
- Difficulty with turns
- Poor coordination
- Clumsiness
- Difficulty with fine motor tasks
March 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Given the recent "debates" around disabilities and long term sick, I thought I'd share some of the things I live with due to my Ataxia.
- Unsteady walking
- Staggering or stumbling
- Difficulty with turns
- Poor coordination
- Clumsiness
- Difficulty with fine motor tasks
- Unsteady walking
- Staggering or stumbling
- Difficulty with turns
- Poor coordination
- Clumsiness
- Difficulty with fine motor tasks
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Rachel Reeves during the election ruled out a wealth tax on the super rich as she said their spending plans didn't need the money.
People with extreme disabilities unfit to work this Labour Government think are apparently not in need of the money.
It's sick.
People with extreme disabilities unfit to work this Labour Government think are apparently not in need of the money.
It's sick.
March 10, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Rachel Reeves during the election ruled out a wealth tax on the super rich as she said their spending plans didn't need the money.
People with extreme disabilities unfit to work this Labour Government think are apparently not in need of the money.
It's sick.
People with extreme disabilities unfit to work this Labour Government think are apparently not in need of the money.
It's sick.
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They cannot get away with this.
They must hear from every single one of us.
They must know how much this will affect them at the ballot box.
And instead of worrying about losing to Reform and his billionaire mates - they must know that they are absolutely losing the country.
They must hear from every single one of us.
They must know how much this will affect them at the ballot box.
And instead of worrying about losing to Reform and his billionaire mates - they must know that they are absolutely losing the country.
March 10, 2025 at 8:11 AM
They cannot get away with this.
They must hear from every single one of us.
They must know how much this will affect them at the ballot box.
And instead of worrying about losing to Reform and his billionaire mates - they must know that they are absolutely losing the country.
They must hear from every single one of us.
They must know how much this will affect them at the ballot box.
And instead of worrying about losing to Reform and his billionaire mates - they must know that they are absolutely losing the country.
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We cannot allow ourselves to be frozen in a state of despair.
It's totally understandable if those affected feel they can't fight back - but for those who can, it's a moral responsibility.
Write to your MP. Attend a demo. And most importantly - let's get organised.
It's totally understandable if those affected feel they can't fight back - but for those who can, it's a moral responsibility.
Write to your MP. Attend a demo. And most importantly - let's get organised.
March 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
We cannot allow ourselves to be frozen in a state of despair.
It's totally understandable if those affected feel they can't fight back - but for those who can, it's a moral responsibility.
Write to your MP. Attend a demo. And most importantly - let's get organised.
It's totally understandable if those affected feel they can't fight back - but for those who can, it's a moral responsibility.
Write to your MP. Attend a demo. And most importantly - let's get organised.
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Disabled people.
They were never going to stop at just demonising migrants.
Or the LGBT+ community.
Labour will never stop feeding the Reform machine until the very few people protected are those insulated by their wealth.
They were never going to stop at just demonising migrants.
Or the LGBT+ community.
Labour will never stop feeding the Reform machine until the very few people protected are those insulated by their wealth.
March 10, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Disabled people.
They were never going to stop at just demonising migrants.
Or the LGBT+ community.
Labour will never stop feeding the Reform machine until the very few people protected are those insulated by their wealth.
They were never going to stop at just demonising migrants.
Or the LGBT+ community.
Labour will never stop feeding the Reform machine until the very few people protected are those insulated by their wealth.
We have raised almost enough money (mainly outside of the crowdfunder), and I would like to thank everyone that has pledged or donated so far, but we are still £500 short of being able to run the full campaign.
If you can help in any way, that would be amazing, as we must beat the Tories.
💚💚💚
If you can help in any way, that would be amazing, as we must beat the Tories.
💚💚💚
I am pleased to announce that I have been selected as the Burnley Green Party candidate for the Burnley Central West Division at Lancashire County Council.
As a disabled candidate, I would really appreciate any help I can get, and have a crowdfunder below.
#GreenParty #Burnley #Lancashire
As a disabled candidate, I would really appreciate any help I can get, and have a crowdfunder below.
#GreenParty #Burnley #Lancashire
Martyn Hurt for Burnley Central West
To get Martyn Hurt elected as the Green Party Lancashire County Councillor for the Burnley Central West Division
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
March 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
We have raised almost enough money (mainly outside of the crowdfunder), and I would like to thank everyone that has pledged or donated so far, but we are still £500 short of being able to run the full campaign.
If you can help in any way, that would be amazing, as we must beat the Tories.
💚💚💚
If you can help in any way, that would be amazing, as we must beat the Tories.
💚💚💚
It took a while, several false starts and legal threats, but this barrier from Saxifield Street to Standen Hall Drive, Briercliffe, Burnley has now been altered by Lancashire County Council and I can pass through.
A partial win, as I can get through fine but others might not.
A partial win, as I can get through fine but others might not.
February 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
It took a while, several false starts and legal threats, but this barrier from Saxifield Street to Standen Hall Drive, Briercliffe, Burnley has now been altered by Lancashire County Council and I can pass through.
A partial win, as I can get through fine but others might not.
A partial win, as I can get through fine but others might not.
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Labour's disgusting deportation stunt this week wasn't just morally bankrupt, it was politically stupid. Politicians need to find the backbone to be honest about the real source of our problems: the wealthy elite draining money from our communities
metro.co.uk/2025/02/11/l...
metro.co.uk/2025/02/11/l...
Labour's Reform copycat strategy plays into Farage's hands
Migration is good for this country – and it’s time more politicians had the guts to say it.
metro.co.uk
February 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Labour's disgusting deportation stunt this week wasn't just morally bankrupt, it was politically stupid. Politicians need to find the backbone to be honest about the real source of our problems: the wealthy elite draining money from our communities
metro.co.uk/2025/02/11/l...
metro.co.uk/2025/02/11/l...
Today seems like a good day to repost my crowdfunder link.
I will be standing against Labour, and Oliver Ryan and Burnley Labour have already targeted my disability before, and the Tories who tried to block accessible access to our Council Chamber.
Every £ will help!
I will be standing against Labour, and Oliver Ryan and Burnley Labour have already targeted my disability before, and the Tories who tried to block accessible access to our Council Chamber.
Every £ will help!
Martyn Hurt for Burnley Central West
To get Martyn Hurt elected as the Green Party Lancashire County Councillor for the Burnley Central West Division
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
February 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Today seems like a good day to repost my crowdfunder link.
I will be standing against Labour, and Oliver Ryan and Burnley Labour have already targeted my disability before, and the Tories who tried to block accessible access to our Council Chamber.
Every £ will help!
I will be standing against Labour, and Oliver Ryan and Burnley Labour have already targeted my disability before, and the Tories who tried to block accessible access to our Council Chamber.
Every £ will help!
Burnley MP Oliver Ryan reported to be active member of #TriggerMeTimbers WhatsApp Group.
Just being in the group is condoning racist & sexist (and possibly antisemitic) comments, but being active too is going even further.
He should resign now.
www.notreallyheremedia.com/news/oldham-...
Just being in the group is condoning racist & sexist (and possibly antisemitic) comments, but being active too is going even further.
He should resign now.
www.notreallyheremedia.com/news/oldham-...
Second Labour MP and former Tameside councillor was member of 'racist' WhatsApp group
A former Tameside councillor and now Lancashire MP also posted on the Trigger Me Timbers WhatsApp group which was used to share offensive messages between Labour Party members, it has emerged.
www.notreallyheremedia.com
February 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Burnley MP Oliver Ryan reported to be active member of #TriggerMeTimbers WhatsApp Group.
Just being in the group is condoning racist & sexist (and possibly antisemitic) comments, but being active too is going even further.
He should resign now.
www.notreallyheremedia.com/news/oldham-...
Just being in the group is condoning racist & sexist (and possibly antisemitic) comments, but being active too is going even further.
He should resign now.
www.notreallyheremedia.com/news/oldham-...
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I am pleased to announce that I have been selected as the Burnley Green Party candidate for the Burnley Central West Division at Lancashire County Council.
As a disabled candidate, I would really appreciate any help I can get, and have a crowdfunder below.
#GreenParty #Burnley #Lancashire
As a disabled candidate, I would really appreciate any help I can get, and have a crowdfunder below.
#GreenParty #Burnley #Lancashire
Martyn Hurt for Burnley Central West
To get Martyn Hurt elected as the Green Party Lancashire County Councillor for the Burnley Central West Division
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
January 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I am pleased to announce that I have been selected as the Burnley Green Party candidate for the Burnley Central West Division at Lancashire County Council.
As a disabled candidate, I would really appreciate any help I can get, and have a crowdfunder below.
#GreenParty #Burnley #Lancashire
As a disabled candidate, I would really appreciate any help I can get, and have a crowdfunder below.
#GreenParty #Burnley #Lancashire
I am pleased to announce that I have been selected as the Burnley Green Party candidate for the Burnley Central West Division at Lancashire County Council.
As a disabled candidate, I would really appreciate any help I can get, and have a crowdfunder below.
#GreenParty #Burnley #Lancashire
As a disabled candidate, I would really appreciate any help I can get, and have a crowdfunder below.
#GreenParty #Burnley #Lancashire
Martyn Hurt for Burnley Central West
To get Martyn Hurt elected as the Green Party Lancashire County Councillor for the Burnley Central West Division
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
January 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I am pleased to announce that I have been selected as the Burnley Green Party candidate for the Burnley Central West Division at Lancashire County Council.
As a disabled candidate, I would really appreciate any help I can get, and have a crowdfunder below.
#GreenParty #Burnley #Lancashire
As a disabled candidate, I would really appreciate any help I can get, and have a crowdfunder below.
#GreenParty #Burnley #Lancashire
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Who's side are Labour on? You decide ...
✂️ Cuts to #WinterFuelAllowance
📈 Drastic council tax rises
🚰 Letting water companies hike bills
ALSO
🙈 Refusing to tax the super wealthy and big business
💰 Watering down non-dom rules
✂️ Cutting #planning regulations to make it easier for big developers
✂️ Cuts to #WinterFuelAllowance
📈 Drastic council tax rises
🚰 Letting water companies hike bills
ALSO
🙈 Refusing to tax the super wealthy and big business
💰 Watering down non-dom rules
✂️ Cutting #planning regulations to make it easier for big developers
January 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Who's side are Labour on? You decide ...
✂️ Cuts to #WinterFuelAllowance
📈 Drastic council tax rises
🚰 Letting water companies hike bills
ALSO
🙈 Refusing to tax the super wealthy and big business
💰 Watering down non-dom rules
✂️ Cutting #planning regulations to make it easier for big developers
✂️ Cuts to #WinterFuelAllowance
📈 Drastic council tax rises
🚰 Letting water companies hike bills
ALSO
🙈 Refusing to tax the super wealthy and big business
💰 Watering down non-dom rules
✂️ Cutting #planning regulations to make it easier for big developers
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More than 30,000 people have signed a petition calling for a referendum on proportional representation.
Over 30,000 people sign parliamentary petition calling for referendum on proportional representation
More than 36,000 people have signed a petition calling on the UK government to hold a referendum on introducing proportional representation for elections. The petition is hosted on the official parlia...
bright-green.org
January 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
More than 30,000 people have signed a petition calling for a referendum on proportional representation.
Who doesn't like going £100s into debt to buy a cheap & unsuitable powerchair because Wheelchair Services won't see you for 6+ months, and even then won't prescribe a powerchair?
I'm sure Rachel Reeves would find a way to use the HP repayments to prove #Disabled people need more cuts though.
I'm sure Rachel Reeves would find a way to use the HP repayments to prove #Disabled people need more cuts though.
January 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Who doesn't like going £100s into debt to buy a cheap & unsuitable powerchair because Wheelchair Services won't see you for 6+ months, and even then won't prescribe a powerchair?
I'm sure Rachel Reeves would find a way to use the HP repayments to prove #Disabled people need more cuts though.
I'm sure Rachel Reeves would find a way to use the HP repayments to prove #Disabled people need more cuts though.