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Graham Moss @southlondonman.bsky.social · Aug 21

That’s really not a good look at all. And shows signs of incompetence.

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Josiah Mortimer @josiah.writes.news · Aug 21

As per previous tweet - Labour are missing as they didn't file their accounts in time...

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Josiah Mortimer @josiah.writes.news · Aug 21

UK political party income and expenditure in 2024, out today from the Electoral Commission:

Party Income Expenditure
Total £90,879,328 £90,888,325
Conservative and Unionist Party £50,174,000 £52,027,000
Liberal Democrats £12,580,154 £11,516,811
Reform UK £10,832,716 £9,314,587
Green Party £5,217,767 £4,985,310
Scottish National Party (SNP) £4,506,027 £4,961,281
Co-operative Party £1,816,732 £1,754,930
Sinn Féin £1,068,608 £1,490,829
Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales £1,033,111 £1,045,798
Scottish Green Party £544,939 £597,724
Communist Party of Britain £494,906 £276,853
Alliance - Alliance Party of Northern Ireland £475,562 £500,017
The Reclaim Party £475,061 £837,959
SDLP (Social Democratic & Labour Party) £474,574 £442,380
Women's Equality Party [De-registered 31/12/24] £471,464 £501,318
Democratic Unionist Party - D.U.P. £441,985 £436,146
UK Independence Party (UKIP) £271,722 £199,382

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · Jun 24

Poverty is a political choice, and this Government could be making different ones.

Tax the super-rich properly. Don't punish disabled people.

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · Jun 24

The Government's own assessment says 250,000 people, including 50,000 children, will be pushed into poverty by its plans to change the welfare system.

Many Labour MPs are now doing the right thing and attempting to stop this cruel Bill.

Remember, poverty is a political choice.

REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.
POVERTY IS A POLITICAL CHOICE
Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

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Mary Page 4 WECA mayor 💚 @mayorslayer.bsky.social · Jun 24

Definitely looks like Labour are sore losers. It’s a disgrace that Bristol Labour councillors walked away from their responsibility and duty to the public by refusing to take policy committee chair positions now they’ve run to Government to take away more power from the public!

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Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · Jun 20

I’m on a mission to restore NHS dentistry.

Everyone should have access to a dentist, yet kids across the country have rotten teeth & people are in pain because they can’t get the treatment they need. The Govt must ensure that dentistry receives its fair share of funding.
youtube.com/shorts/VP0iU...

I’m on a mission to restore NHS dentistry.

YouTube video by Adrian Ramsay MP

youtube.com

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · Jun 20

Fantastic result 🎉 Thank you @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social
for all your brilliant work on this & to everyone who campaigned so hard 🙏. And here’s to building trust, reassurance & support among those who still have concerns @dignityindying.org.uk

Dignity in Dying @dignityindying.org.uk · Jun 20

BREAKING: MPs back assisted dying Bill at Third Reading.

▶️ For: 314
▶️ Against: 291

This is a landmark moment for choice, compassion and dignity at the end of life.

#YesToDignity

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · Jun 17

I had an abortion in my 20s - I know how important it is that women have control over our own bodies and don't face criminalisation for our choices.

I am so glad to be 1 of 379 MPs who successfully voted to decriminalise abortion today - an historic vote to protect a woman's right to choose.

PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · Jun 17

MPs have voted to decriminalise abortion

In a historic step, the House of Commons backed an amendment by Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi which proposed that women no longer face prosecution if they end a pregnancy after 24 weeks or without approval from two doctors

MPs Vote To Decriminalise Abortion

An amendment to decriminalise abortion has passed the House of Commons, bringing it closer to law.

www.politicshome.com

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Bristol Eco-Socialist(they/them)🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @bristolsocialist.bsky.social · Jun 18

This is such a monumental and important moment for the left. We will not get change by staying in our silos.

Resolving that means coming together and deciding on a way forward

Mary Page 4 WECA mayor 💚 @mayorslayer.bsky.social · Jun 18

Will be great to have you with us @zackpolanski.bsky.social at Malcolm X, Bristol on Sunday 22nd June.

Get tickets to hear Zack, @andrewfeinstein.bsky.social @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social discuss #Palestine #WelfareNotWarfare #FightingFarRight #Work #Climate

🎫 www.eventbrite.com/e/we-demand-...

Mary Page holding We Demand Change leaflets

We demand change leaflets listing speakers Andrew Feinstein, Zack Polanski, Samira Ali, Lindsey German, Lewis Nielsen and Artin Giles

We demand change leaflets listing discussion topics, Palestine, Welfare not warfare, Fighting the far right, Elections and the Left, Workers fightback, Climate crisis.

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Mary Page 4 WECA mayor 💚 @mayorslayer.bsky.social · Jun 18

Will be great to have you with us @zackpolanski.bsky.social at Malcolm X, Bristol on Sunday 22nd June.

Get tickets to hear Zack, @andrewfeinstein.bsky.social @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social discuss #Palestine #WelfareNotWarfare #FightingFarRight #Work #Climate

🎫 www.eventbrite.com/e/we-demand-...

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Jun 17

This weekend:

Saturday - I'll be marching through London for Palestine with @pscupdates.bsky.social from noon and then speaking at the rally afterwards on Whitehall.

And Sunday - I'll be in Bristol speaking at the @wedemandchangebris.bsky.social event at the Malcolm X Centre starting at noon.

End the genocide. National march. 12 noon Saturday 21st June. Russell square to Whitehall

We demand change Sunday 22nd June. 12-5pm Malcolm x centre. BS2 8yh

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Mary Page 4 WECA mayor 💚 @mayorslayer.bsky.social · Jun 16

Yes thanks so much @peterwelsh68.bsky.social

Hope to join you on some doorsteps on the next campaign.

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Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Jun 16

Thank you so much for coming along for WECA and for your support!

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Peter Welsh @peterwelsh68.bsky.social · Jun 16

Facts.

The night of the WECA Mayoral election I lucked out bigtime getting amazing Clifton streets to pop along and talk to so many green voters!!

Sweeping views of Bristol thrown for free!

Ani would be an incredible deputy leader and has my vote.

Appreciated.

@mayorslayer.bsky.social

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Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Jun 16

For too long GPEX have played it safe.

💪 I want to give local parties the trust and material backing they deserve.

I am not running for Deputy Leader to play nice.
I’m running to shake the foundations of how we organise and how we win.

#Ani4Deputy

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Ben Foley @benwheels.bsky.social · Jun 11

I'm really pleased to say #Ani4deputy of the #GreenParty (England and Wales). Ani is an excellent person with great judgement and commitment who has my full support.

Quote "I got to know Ani best when during a visit to Bristol on Party business, Ani walked with me through their ward, and we compared notes on representing inner-urban deprived wards./I've been impressed by Ani's level-headed response to issues and dedication to the Party and to equality"
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Aliza Adi (she/her) @alizaadi.bsky.social · Jun 10

At a time when strong, values-driven leadership matters more than ever, Ani is the exactly the right person for the such a nationally important role

I strongly urge @greenparty.org.uk
members who care about our party to vote for Ani in the upcoming leadership elections

#BackAni

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Aliza Adi (she/her) @alizaadi.bsky.social · Jun 10

..grassroots-led campaigning that gets Greens elected

And with extensive experience as a local councillor, leader of @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social councillors, and as the party's national ERO, they have consistently shown the drive, integrity, and vision our party needs in a deputy leader

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Aliza Adi (she/her) @alizaadi.bsky.social · Jun 10

💚 I'm delighted to endorse @anist.bsky.social for Deputy Leader of the @greenparty.org.uk

Working alongside Ani as a co-founder of @feministgreens.bsky.social I've had the immense privilege of witnessing first hand their total commitment to the needs of ordinary people and to the..

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Peter Welsh @peterwelsh68.bsky.social · Jun 9

I just wish the BBC would stop skewing us over with all this Reform UK nonsense!

Also, I likey likey Paddy McGuiness as much as anyone but whys he had a spot on BBC Question Time and @zackpolanski.bsky.social hasn't is beyond me !

To be fair Paddy was great on on #BBCQT...

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Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social · Jun 9

🔥 The political system is broken—and people are DONE with empty words.

The Green Party must lead with inclusion, integrity, and real impact.

That’s why I’m running for Deputy Leader.

It’s time to fight for the future. Let’s make change happen!
anitownsend.com

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Mary Page 4 WECA mayor 💚 @mayorslayer.bsky.social · Jun 9

Thanks 🙏 sorry slow reply. Been taking a break as I’ve had two deaths of people I cared about this year as well as running the campaign so just resting for a bit!

Now supporting @anist.bsky.social for Deputy Leader and @zackpolanski.bsky.social for leader of the Green Party!

Cracking combo! 💚