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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 2h

Today I stood with @rmtunion.bsky.social members outside Parliament to oppose the Government’s cruel Skilled Visa changes.

I've spoken with TfL workers facing deportation in weeks, this is a disgrace!

Solidarity with all the workers fighting this injustice.

Caroline and Carl’s Denyer talking with TfL workers affected by the sudden visa changes.

Caroline and Carla Denyer listening to speeches at RMT rally for workers affected by skilled worker visa changes.

Saying goodbye to workers before rushing to city hall.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 5h

"When we're working best as the Assembly, it's when we work together cross-party."

At our event with the London Assembly yesterday, @carolinerussell.bsky.social shared her experience of working across political divides under a proportional system.

Watch in full: www.youtube.com/live/BDnIo7W...

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Ruth Kettle-Frisby 🍉 ☮️ 🧡 @ruthyphro.bsky.social · 9h

It's been four months since the high court ruling.
Rainham children deserve better 💔
#ZanesLaw #EllasLaw #LaundersLane
thehaveringdaily.co.uk/2025/10/15/l...

Launders Lane Still Burning As Residents Left High And Dry.

Arnolds Field is “still smoking away” according to Rainham residents, who continue to be left high and dry as Havering Council drags its heels on their new decision. It’s been a …

thehaveringdaily.co.uk

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 21h

Great to see so many @londonygs.bsky.social at City Hall today for Beyond the Ballot with @makevotesmatter.bsky.social

A line up of young greens with Caroline Russell in the Chamber at City Hall.

Caroline speaking at the event looking rather resolute against a purple lit background with white text “London Assembly 25”

Caroline listening to Vikram Jain wearing a white shirt in a crowded space.

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 1d

In 1952 the Churchill government abolished ID cards, restoring personal liberties. Labour’s plans for mandatory digital ID, alongside restrictions on protest, threaten those same liberties.

Listen to the millions signing petitions in opposition, and scrap this Orwellian proposal!

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Mike Bailey @linusd.bsky.social · 1d

Given the competing self interests of Polanski (make a fairer more sustainable world to live in) and Spectator owner multimillionaire Marshall (avoid paying taxes on hoarded wealth), I’m going to go with Polanski

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

The Spectator (owned by GBNews owner Paul Marshall - estimated wealth of £800 million) doesn’t like taxing wealth fairly.

I wonder how they got to this editorial decision?

Let’s tax wealth fairly, fund front line services & make hope normal again.

join.greenparty.org.uk

Polanski is talking nonsense about wealth taxes.

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 23h

Welcome 💚

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Prof. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · 2d

Love the attentive customer service from my energy supplier

An exceprt from an email with a generic greeting and a placeholder where the sender was supposed to insert their name, but didn't

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Caroline Litman @alicemydaughter.bsky.social · 4d

GCs doing their thing, being utter ghouls about the suicide of a young trans person. Claiming a lack of news coverage as a victory for their cause.

Alice’s death got coverage because my family sought press attention to highlight the appalling state of trans healthcare.

As for saturation coverage…

Screenshot of a post on X by anti-trans SEEN in Journalism ®
@JournalismSEEN
X.com
“A very big shift. There was saturation coverage of the death of Alice Litman, very notably on the BBC. This is the extent of the coverage (so far) of the death of Leia Sampson-Grimbly.
Is guilt setting in at the media's role in telling minors they were born in the wrong body?”

The tweet is accompanied by a screenshot of a headline in a local online new outlet
“Teenage girl took own life waiting for gender dysphoria treatment”

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 2d

Important we ALL look before crossing the road…

AND it’s also important that people driving don’t get distracted by their phone or break the speed limit and look out for people trying to cross the road too.

And anyone on a bike should look out for people trying to cross the road or cycle path too.

London Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 2d

Sadly, in 2023, 49 pedestrians were seriously injured or killed while crossing in Hounslow.

Don’t become a statistic.

Look out before you step out.

Your safety matters.

#PedestrianSafety #LookOutBeforeYouStepOut

Statistic showing 49 pedestrians were seriously injured or killed crossing streets in Hounslow in 2023, with a pedestrian crossing sign and zebra crossing illustration.

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 2d

Thinking of all those held hostage by Hamas who are being reunited with their families after 2 long years, and those finally being released from Israeli prisons in Gaza & the West Bank. I barely dare to hope, but we must - this must be the start of lasting peace & freedom for all

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 2d

Getting rid of the flyover sounds great but look how much land was needed for the tunnel portal at Silvertown.

Do people really want this in the middle of Hammersmith?

Aerial view of Silvertown Tunnel site before tunnel emerged. Circular green observation tower already built.

Silvertown tunnel portal as built. Two lanes of traffic in each direction. Circular observation tower in background. Huge gadh through the landscape severing communities either side of the road.

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 2d

Amazing. 100,000 members.

A new chapter for @greenparty.org.uk, and huge thanks to @zackpolanski.bsky.social, @mothinali.bsky.social and @rachelmillward.bsky.social our new leadership team.

join.greenparty.org.uk

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2d

A new week - and a new huge milestone!

@greenparty.org.uk now have 100,000 members!!!

We are absolutely on track to next overtake the Tories - let's make hope normal again!

Join.greenparty.org.uk

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2d

Lower Bills.

Protect our NHS.

And invest in our communities.

Let's make hope normal again.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Green party reaches 100,000 members for first time after Polanski becomes leader

Green party in England and Wales has had near-50% rise in membership since since Zack Polanski took over last month

www.theguardian.com

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Holly Brigstocke @hollybrigstocke.bsky.social · 3d

Strategically the same blocks in the system Gary Stevenson has identified on economics and equality are exactly the same for trans rights. Same gatekeeping.

The position of trans people in the UK has been described as a humanitarian crisis.

We know progressive models are proven to work.

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 3d

Read this whole thread.

Every word.

🏳️‍⚧️ trans rights are human rights, the government knows this and should start acting accordingly.

Robin Moira White @robinmoirawhite.bsky.social · 3d

‘Doublethink*’ alive and well in the U.K. Government.

Given the U.K. Government’s statement to the United Nations on 10 October 2025:

www.gov.uk/government/s...

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 3d

You can watch my exchange with the Mayor here ⬇️

youtu.be/qxy2YbCWdWU

Loss of skilled workers in London | Caroline Russell

YouTube video by Caroline Russell

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 3d

Grateful the Mayor made time to meet Avi who came to watch MQT and look forward to hearing what improvements TfL can make to the care and support provided for workers whose future has been so suddenly interrupted by the changes to the skilled worker visa scheme.

Selfie - Caroljne with TfL workers who came to City Hall to listen to Caroline questioning the Mayor about skilled worker visa changes.

The Nayor with Avi, a TfL worker affected by govt visa changes, and Caroljne inside city hall.

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 3d

It’s great that the Mayor is pushing government to address the impact on people affected by skilled worker visa changes, but he also needs to look at and improve the support TfL offers to these workers caught in an abrupt limbo as the sudden visa system changes kick in.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 3d

I’m concerned about the changes to the Skilled Worker visa route and the impact it may have on Londoners working for Transport for London, our other public services and beyond.

Sir Sadiq Khan calls for pause on new immigration rules

The mayor of London said the changes had

www.bbc.co.uk

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KARIN TEARLE @karinlt.bsky.social · 3d

“Asked about the issue by the Green Party's London Assembly leader Caroline Russell at Mayor's Question Time, Sir Sadiq accused the government of "moving the goalposts". Reassuring the London Assembly works collaboratively with open communication & mutual respect.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 3d

I’m concerned about the changes to the Skilled Worker visa route and the impact it may have on Londoners working for Transport for London, our other public services and beyond.

Sir Sadiq Khan calls for pause on new immigration rules

The mayor of London said the changes had

www.bbc.co.uk

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 3d

Loud, Clear and Unambiguous

🏳️‍⚧️ Trans rights are human rights.

And I love the idea of our cities, our country even, as an inclusive, intersectional sanctuary for everyone who is marginalised, minoritised, and racialised.

There’s work to be done.

Aliza Adi (she/her) @alizaadi.bsky.social · 3d

🖐🏼 @london.gov.uk @mayorofgm.bsky.social @zoegarbett.bsky.social @carolinerussell.bsky.social @zackpolanski.bsky.social @rachelmillward.bsky.social @mothinali.bsky.social

Reject Streeting & Starmer’s anti-Trans+ crusade

Defend Trans+ kids, youth & adults - now

Be loud. Be clear. Be unambiguous

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 4d

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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jolantalove.bsky.social @jolantalove.bsky.social · 4d

Such a Heartwarming message
Love the phrase 'Britain is a Nation of Neighbours'
Beautiful & Unifying 💚

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jolantalove.bsky.social @jolantalove.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you Caroline, heartening to see you raise this, as well as the positive & compassionate response from the Mayor.

A desperately sad situation for those affected.

I truly hope this cruel rule change is revoked, so that the workers can feel secure, welcomed & valued by the UK 💚

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