Nick Torry
@nicktorry.bsky.social
Lewisham Green Party Campaigner in Telegraph Hill
Promoted by Nick Torry (Green Party), PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
Promoted by Nick Torry (Green Party), PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
This is what happens in a one-party council without proper scrutiny or accountability - complacency and defensiveness. We need a diverse range of voices in the room to stand up for local residents and give proper oversight. #votegreen
Lewisham Council criticised by ombudsman for housing failures
Lewisham Council condemned for major delays to repairs and a lack of communication with tenants.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
This is what happens in a one-party council without proper scrutiny or accountability - complacency and defensiveness. We need a diverse range of voices in the room to stand up for local residents and give proper oversight. #votegreen
Along with rent controls, stronger tenant rights, curbs on land banking and an end to buy-to-let mortgages, this is an important pillar for the long term readjustment and sustainability of housing in the UK.
In one year, councils bought back 1,500 in the first year of the "right to buy back" scheme. This programme will start saving money within 16 years.
Our research in the Mirror coverage of new @cmmonwealth.bsky.social report.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Our research in the Mirror coverage of new @cmmonwealth.bsky.social report.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Councils 'need new powers' to stop private landlords hoovering up social housing
A report from Common Wealth claimed councils need a stronger "Right to Buy Back" with 41% of the 2.4 million homes sold under Right to Buy now in the hands of private landlords
www.mirror.co.uk
September 1, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Along with rent controls, stronger tenant rights, curbs on land banking and an end to buy-to-let mortgages, this is an important pillar for the long term readjustment and sustainability of housing in the UK.
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In one year, councils bought back 1,500 in the first year of the "right to buy back" scheme. This programme will start saving money within 16 years.
Our research in the Mirror coverage of new @cmmonwealth.bsky.social report.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Our research in the Mirror coverage of new @cmmonwealth.bsky.social report.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Councils 'need new powers' to stop private landlords hoovering up social housing
A report from Common Wealth claimed councils need a stronger "Right to Buy Back" with 41% of the 2.4 million homes sold under Right to Buy now in the hands of private landlords
www.mirror.co.uk
September 1, 2025 at 9:41 AM
In one year, councils bought back 1,500 in the first year of the "right to buy back" scheme. This programme will start saving money within 16 years.
Our research in the Mirror coverage of new @cmmonwealth.bsky.social report.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Our research in the Mirror coverage of new @cmmonwealth.bsky.social report.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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The ever-eloquent @rafaelbehr.bsky.social pointedly refusing to mince his words on what Farage has done for us. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
August 27, 2025 at 7:44 AM
The ever-eloquent @rafaelbehr.bsky.social pointedly refusing to mince his words on what Farage has done for us. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Labour have now put out a response to the Farage speech, in the name of Ellie Reeves - it’s all about the practicalities of deportation and detention. Suggests they’re just fine with his tone/language/the very dark turn this whole debate is taking.
August 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Labour have now put out a response to the Farage speech, in the name of Ellie Reeves - it’s all about the practicalities of deportation and detention. Suggests they’re just fine with his tone/language/the very dark turn this whole debate is taking.
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"You're sat there saying 'oh, please think of the billionaires'.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social lays out the need to tax the super-rich properly on GMB.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social lays out the need to tax the super-rich properly on GMB.
August 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
"You're sat there saying 'oh, please think of the billionaires'.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social lays out the need to tax the super-rich properly on GMB.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social lays out the need to tax the super-rich properly on GMB.
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Let's say it again, "the economy" is entirely dependent on the environment.
No economy on a dead planet, no #PublicHealth on #biodiversity-depleted islands
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
No economy on a dead planet, no #PublicHealth on #biodiversity-depleted islands
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Rachel Reeves to cut ‘bats and newts’ in boost to developers
Chancellor considers making it harder for concerns about nature to stand in the way of infrastructure projects, in an effort to boost the economy
www.thetimes.com
August 18, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Let's say it again, "the economy" is entirely dependent on the environment.
No economy on a dead planet, no #PublicHealth on #biodiversity-depleted islands
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
No economy on a dead planet, no #PublicHealth on #biodiversity-depleted islands
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Ladywell Playtower, an iconic, historic building that enriched the Lewisham community for generations, is falling into ruin. Will you join me and urge the Mayor of Lewisham and local councillors to save it? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Save Ladywell Playtower
Ladywell Playtower, an iconic, historic building that enriched the Lewisham community for generations, is falling into ruin. Will you join me and urge the Mayor of Lewisham and local councillors to sa...
you.38degrees.org.uk
July 30, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Ladywell Playtower, an iconic, historic building that enriched the Lewisham community for generations, is falling into ruin. Will you join me and urge the Mayor of Lewisham and local councillors to save it? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
5 years excessive for 'conspiring' to protest peaceful but 4 years absolutely fine 👍🏼
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Just Stop Oil protesters’ jail sentences shortened after appeal
Judge says cofounder Roger Hallam’s term was ‘manifestly excessive’ as she cuts his and five other activists’ sentences
www.theguardian.com
March 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
5 years excessive for 'conspiring' to protest peaceful but 4 years absolutely fine 👍🏼
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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In case you’re not sure how it’s going down here, America.
February 20, 2025 at 8:09 AM
In case you’re not sure how it’s going down here, America.
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If true, what Labour front bench is doing is unforgivable. The #CANBill is essential & has backing of huge number of experts, scientists, unions & enjoys cross-party support. If backbench Labour MPs ever consider rebelling against leadership on anything, let it be this - a liveable future for all 👇
Labour MPs ordered to sink landmark climate and environment bill
Exclusive: Supporters of bill say Labour has already insisted on removal of clauses requiring UK to meet targets agreed at Cop and other summits
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2025 at 8:41 AM
If true, what Labour front bench is doing is unforgivable. The #CANBill is essential & has backing of huge number of experts, scientists, unions & enjoys cross-party support. If backbench Labour MPs ever consider rebelling against leadership on anything, let it be this - a liveable future for all 👇
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Ideas for new years resolutions:
📢 Speak out about against the arbitrary fiscal rules and power imbalances that shape our economy
💡Come up with new ideas for how we can build a fairer, more sustainable world
🏘️Support communities to build their power and win change
📢 Speak out about against the arbitrary fiscal rules and power imbalances that shape our economy
💡Come up with new ideas for how we can build a fairer, more sustainable world
🏘️Support communities to build their power and win change
January 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Ideas for new years resolutions:
📢 Speak out about against the arbitrary fiscal rules and power imbalances that shape our economy
💡Come up with new ideas for how we can build a fairer, more sustainable world
🏘️Support communities to build their power and win change
📢 Speak out about against the arbitrary fiscal rules and power imbalances that shape our economy
💡Come up with new ideas for how we can build a fairer, more sustainable world
🏘️Support communities to build their power and win change
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If you're in the UK, please consider signing these petitions.
This one: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70... is for a ban on #fossilfuel advertising and sponsorship.
This one: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70... is to run a public information campaign on the #climatecrisis.
#climateaction
This one: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70... is for a ban on #fossilfuel advertising and sponsorship.
This one: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70... is to run a public information campaign on the #climatecrisis.
#climateaction
Petition: Ban fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship
Advertisements encourage the use of products and sponsorship promotes a positive reputation & creates a social licence of trust & acceptability. In 2003 a ban on all tobacco advertising was introduced...
petition.parliament.uk
December 11, 2024 at 9:17 AM
If you're in the UK, please consider signing these petitions.
This one: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70... is for a ban on #fossilfuel advertising and sponsorship.
This one: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70... is to run a public information campaign on the #climatecrisis.
#climateaction
This one: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70... is for a ban on #fossilfuel advertising and sponsorship.
This one: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70... is to run a public information campaign on the #climatecrisis.
#climateaction