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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 7h

"I've always wanted to contribute as much as I could. I've always seen my own privilege and wanted to make the biggest difference I could to make as many people as possible's lives better." - @rachelmillward.bsky.social, Green Party deputy.

This moved me very deeply 💚 Fantastic interview.

Thousands Are Joining the Green Party. Here’s Why | Deputy Green Party Leader - Rachel Millward

YouTube video by Novara Media

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 8h

6,000 members in one day, are you kidding me? 🤯📈💚

I was at an event tonight and I had so many people come up to me and say they either had just joined the Greens or were thinking of doing it soon.

Many had quit Labour recently in dismay and disgust.

Be part of history: join.greenparty.org.uk

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 10h

"Labour have failed". #VoteGreen

phildavies1995.bsky.social @phildavies1995.bsky.social · 13h

Join the people revolution. Join @greenparty.org.uk 👇

join.greenparty.org.uk/join-us/

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

Two years on, we remember the horrific events of 7 October.

We call today, and every day, for an end to the violence.

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

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

Our Conference was bursting with energy, enthusiasm, and determination. The Green Party is growing faster than ever – powered by hope, action, and thousands of passionate members. 💚

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 2d

After speaking with them at the Green Party's conference this weekend, I finally got around to doing what I've meant to do for years, and joined @natsecsoc.bsky.social and @humanists.uk.

Consider joining, to support the secular, evidence-based state and society that the Green Party wants to see.

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 3d

It's a miracle nobody was hurt. Sending solidarity to the Muslim community in Sussex and across the UK, as well as the Jewish community who are still grieving from the appalling attack in Manchester. No one should EVER feel unsafe in their place of worship
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Police urged to seek clarity on whether hate crime fire at mosque was terrorism

The Green Party has called on police to seek clarity over the motives of the hate crime fire at Peacehaven’s mosque.

www.independent.co.uk

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 3d

These are just our first steps.

Let's keep going.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 3d

Brilliant work @greenpartyemma.bsky.social! #TrainsNotPlanes

Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 3d

🥳 I'm so so delighted that my motion for completely building East West Rail and fully electrifying it passed overwhelmingly at conference.

🙏 Huge huge thanks to @greenchloem.bsky.social , Ed Fraser and @benwheels.bsky.social for speaking in favour.

#TrainsNotPlanes #RailNotRoad
#GPConf

E01: Electrify the East West Railway line as soon as possible

Synopsis
East West Rail will fill an important gap in the rail network and help reduce car and lorry use in the region. It will largely replace the Varsity rail line, much of which closed in the 1960s. However, it should be electrified as soon as possible to replace diesel trains.

Motion Text
insert into Record of Policy Statements “The Green Party supports the building of East West Rail in full from Cambridge to Milton Keynes to Oxford, and calls for the project to be fully electrified as quickly as possible. The railway should be accessible for everyone and be well connected to active transport routes. The route should minimise disruption to local communities as far as possible and bring benefits locally as well as regionally and nationally. The route should minimise negative impacts on housing, public green spaces, nature and wildlife and carry out appropriate mitigation works with sensitivity and generous compensation.”

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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 3d

🥳 I'm so so delighted that my motion for completely building East West Rail and fully electrifying it passed overwhelmingly at conference.

🙏 Huge huge thanks to @greenchloem.bsky.social , Ed Fraser and @benwheels.bsky.social for speaking in favour.

#TrainsNotPlanes #RailNotRoad
#GPConf

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 4d

"the number of Greens across Great Britain - around 91,000 - is around 50% more than the membership of the Lib Dems"

Now is the perfect time to click join.greenparty.org.uk and help us get to 100,000!

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 6d

I am alarmed and upset by this emerging news of attacks at a synagogue on Yom Kippur.

The rise in religious hate crimes in this country is totally unacceptable - there is no excuse for antisemitism and no excuse for violence.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...

Manchester synagogue: Four people injured in car and stabbing attack at Manchester synagogue - suspect shot by police

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham says it's believed the suspect is dead, and that the immediate danger appears to be over.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 7d

The second repost on your profile is the Deputy Leader of the Green Party

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 7d

join.greenparty.org.uk

Join the Green Party

Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.

join.greenparty.org.uk

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 8d

As @zackpolanski.bsky.social said, the Greens are here to replace Labour.

“By electing more Green MPs, Bristol will instead finally have voices in parliament that will truly represent Bristol.”

Poll predicts Greens winning three MP seats in Bristol

The party currently has one MP in our city as well as control of Bristol City Council

www.bristol247.com

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 10d

🎉 80,000 Green Party members!

📈 But we're not stopping there.

💚 We have no time to waste. Join the Green Party today ⤵️

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 16d

LANDMARK MOMENT - the Greens now have more members across Great Britain than the Lib Dems!

Let's keep it going!
👇🏼👇🏾👇🏽
join.greenparty.org.uk

Latest stats available:
85,800 @greenparty.org.uk (England & Wales) + @scottishgreens.org combined membership
83,174 @libdems.org.uk (a single party across GB)

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Greens4HS2 @greens4hs2.bsky.social · 17d

This is abhorrent environmental vandalism from Labour.

There is no justification for expanding airports in a climate emergency.

Labour should get on with building new railway lines - including HS2 in full - instead.

#TrainsNotPlanes
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 18d

💪 Thank you to everyone who joined today's Hotwells & Harbourside action day! We covered a lot of ground and had some really good conversations with local residents.

🤝 Check out bristolgreenparty.org.uk/get-involved/ to find out how you can help support Bristol's largest and most progressive party.

Patrick with volunteers and members of Bristol Green Party ready to go campaigning.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 18d

(+ yesterday another 1000) = 77,000 members.

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Join the Green Party

Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 19d

Keep it coming!

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Josiah Mortimer @josiah.writes.news · 19d

Membership of the Green Party of England and Wales has 'surged' past 75,000. I'm told there was a huge rise yesterday...

Leader Zack Polanski: "Hitting 75,000 members is more than just a milestone; it’s proof that people are hungry for bold politics...We're only just getting started."

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 19d

Congratulations to Marina and all of @bhgreens.bsky.social! This is a brilliant accomplishment and very well deserved 💚

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 19d

💚 Great to join Bristol Young Greens this afternoon for a litterpick around Brandon Hill park! BYG does fantastic work as part of the @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social family - if you or a young person you know would like to get involved, let me know!

🚮 Keeping the streets clean is a Green priority!

Patrick with members of Bristol Young Greens with litterpicking gear.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 20d

Today is a great day to join the Green Party.

United, left-wing, progressive politics.

join.greenparty.org.uk

Join the Green Party

Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.

join.greenparty.org.uk

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 20d

Welcome to the party!

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