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Oxford Mutual Aid @oxfordmutualaid.bsky.social · 2h

If you are confident on the phone & can spare 30 mins - 1 hour per week to make/answer calls, you'd be perfect for our #DeliveryTeam. Find out more at www.oxfordmutualaid.org/remote-roles

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

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Sam Alston @moosealston.bsky.social · 15h

Reached 50 sign ups please add

Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 23h

Fellow Greens - please do sign the below.
We didn't have time to debate this emergency motion - on the Yom Kippur murders at a synagogue in Manchester and the arson attach at a mosque in Peacehaven - and I really wish we had.

Sam Alston @moosealston.bsky.social · 2d

For Green members: following demand from multiple members been asked to turn the emergency conference motion around the hate crimes that happened last week into an open letter for Greens to show their unified opposition. Please sign and share widely:

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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 23h

Fellow Greens - please do sign the below.
We didn't have time to debate this emergency motion - on the Yom Kippur murders at a synagogue in Manchester and the arson attach at a mosque in Peacehaven - and I really wish we had.

Sam Alston @moosealston.bsky.social · 2d

For Green members: following demand from multiple members been asked to turn the emergency conference motion around the hate crimes that happened last week into an open letter for Greens to show their unified opposition. Please sign and share widely:

Green party open letter on Manchester Yom Kippur killings and Peacehaven attacks

Green Party open letter on Manchester Yom Kippur killings and Peacehaven arson To Whom It may Concern, Subject: Yom Kippur killings in Manchester and arson attack in Peacehaven. On 2nd October 2025 t...

docs.google.com

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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 17h

A massive welcome to you!

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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 18h

Come for the climbing membership numbers (110,000!!), stay for the Mean Girls reference.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 19h

The Green surge is breaking limits! 😲

Together, we can make hope normal again! 💚

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Prof Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · 22h

"a quarter of the typical energy bill in 2024 was profit. That is equivalent to every household paying £416 a year so other people can grow rich."

Excellent piece by Mathew Lawrence of the @Cmmonwealth thinktank

How the government keeps you poorer

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Soaring bills are the gift that keeps on giving for Reform. Shame Labour doesn’t have the guts to do anything about them | Mathew Lawrence

A cost of living crisis is not inevitable if there is the will to stop companies extracting profits from Britain’s essential services, says Mathew Lawrence of the Common Wealth thinktank

www.theguardian.com

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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 23h

Fellow Greens - please do sign the below.
We didn't have time to debate this emergency motion - on the Yom Kippur murders at a synagogue in Manchester and the arson attach at a mosque in Peacehaven - and I really wish we had.

Sam Alston @moosealston.bsky.social · 2d

For Green members: following demand from multiple members been asked to turn the emergency conference motion around the hate crimes that happened last week into an open letter for Greens to show their unified opposition. Please sign and share widely:

Green party open letter on Manchester Yom Kippur killings and Peacehaven attacks

Green Party open letter on Manchester Yom Kippur killings and Peacehaven arson To Whom It may Concern, Subject: Yom Kippur killings in Manchester and arson attack in Peacehaven. On 2nd October 2025 t...

docs.google.com

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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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YouGov @yougov.co.uk · 1d

Our latest Westminster voting intention (12-13 Oct) has the Greens on their highest figure ever recorded by YouGov

Reform UK: 27% (no change from 5-6 Oct)
Labour: 20% (=)
Conservatives: 17% (=)
Lib Dems: 16% (-1)
Greens: 13% (+1)
SNP: 3% (-1)

yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...

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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 1d

No idea how this will come out BlueSky - but this table is a really useful summary of the good and the bad of corporate influence on active travel.

Though in my experience "Bicycle or walking coalitions" are operating on non-corporate shoestrings compared to the deep pockets of "Auto industry"

Image of table linked here: https://www.thelancet.com/action/showFullTableHTML?isHtml=true&tableId=tbl1&pii=S2542-5196%2825%2900218-9

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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 1d

Very relevant paper for all the #ActiveTravel people here.
"These commercial determinants [of active travel] include business practices such as lobbying, marketing, supply chain management, & shaping of social norms."

www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Thanks for sharing @hannahforde.bsky.social !

Active travel (walking, cycling, and other non-motorised transport) is an important component of active lifestyles and plays a crucial role in improving physical and mental health, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, and offering social and economic benefits.1 However, despite its well-documented benefits, active travel remains considerably underutilised in many countries. To effectively promote active travel, understanding its determinants across all levels of the social–ecological framework,2 such as individual attitudes and beliefs, social norms, policies, and infrastructure and topography, is important.3,4
A growing body of evidence suggests that activities of commercial actors strongly influence health behaviours; however, these influences are often overlooked by researchers, practitioners, and decision makers.5 These influences are part of a broader set of dynamics, referred to as the commercial determinants of health, which can be defined as “the systems, practices, and pathways through which commercial actors drive health and equity outcomes, either positively or negatively”.5 These commercial determinants include business practices such as lobbying, marketing, supply chain management, and shaping of social norms. Although the commercial determinants of some health behaviours, including smoking, alcohol consumption, and diet, are well researched, the commercial determinants of physical activity in general and, more specifically, active travel are poorly understood. This Comment aims to stimulate scientific discourse on the commercial determinants of active travel.
The concept of commercial determinants of active travel describes the influence of economic interests on sustainable and active mobility choices, primarily by prioritising pedestrian and cycling infrastructure or public transport instead of private motorised (passive) transport. Commercial determinants of active travel operate through systemic influences on urban and community plan…

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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 1d

I sure do! 💚

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👻madeline boOoOoOodent👻 @oldenoughtosay.com · 2d

This is very cool as a visual and also yes I agree that a whole lot of people have not/do not want to realise this. It will reduce traffic to the busiest area, thereby reducing traffic in the ‘thru’ zones, without reducing access TO the ‘thru’ zones

Stephen Gower @sjgower.bsky.social · 2d

I made an infographic map. Oxford's Congestion Charge scheme (from 29th Oct) is not like most congestion charge schemes, because you can get to most streets in the city without being charged. My impression is a lot of people haven't realised this.

A street map of Oxford.

Woodstock Road, Banbury Road and the streets in their immediate vicinity are coloured pink. Botley Road and streets off it are coloured green. Cowley Road, Iffley Road and Abingdon Road and streets off them are coloured blue. Streets in Marston and Headington are coloured orange. The ring road matches the colours at each junction and fades between colours as it goes around. A small area in the middle is coloured yellow, and labelled "Central Permit Area". THe Congestion Charge traffic filters are indicated by black circles circles with white segments, those white segments correspond on a 24 hour clock face with when the filter isn't operational (and the remaining black, when the filters are operational). Crosses mark other filters in the city that are enforced by ANPR but are not part of the Congestion Charge scheme.

Text at the top of the image reads "Temporary Congestion Charge for Cars in Oxford 2025-2026. Any road outside the Central Permit Area can be accessed without passing any traffic filers by using the Ring Road and selecting an approporiate exit junction (matching colours on this map)."

A key at the bottom matches the filter types, with text "Traffic Filters. Hollow Way & Marston Ferry Road 7-9am and 3-6pm. St Cross Road, Hythe Bridge Street, Thames Street and St Clements, 7am-7pm. £5 daily permit covers all Congestion Charge filters. Free Permits available. For example for residents, business use, health and car, SEND and disabilty. Congestion Charge permits do not apply for other filters, such as High Street or in East Oxford/Cowley."

Small print reads "Full details at https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/transport-and-travel" and "©@sjgower Contains OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations of highway filters are approximate and for overview purposes only. v1.3"

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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 1d

* our staff do a huge amount with very few resources and this should almost certainly not be a priority. I'm just extremely curious!

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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 1d

Live membership tracker webpage when?*

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

This weekend we reached 100,000 Green Party members - and we're not stopping there.

In fact... we've already passed 105,000 members.

Be part of the Green surge. Join the Green Party today ⤵️

REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.

105,000
Green Party Members

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

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UK Green Stats @ukgreenstats.bsky.social · 1d

This new updated membership graph shows how the membership count has increased over the past few months, from @zackpolanski.bsky.social's leadership campaign to his very much successful start as leader.

As soon as zack becomes leader, membership figures jump from 68,000 to 100,000 in 41 days.

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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 1d

^ Tagging @zackpolanski.bsky.social so he can see your write up :)

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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 1d

Can you tell when my right knee and outer leg began complaining loudly?

Screenshot of Strava splits in Oxford half.
They go between 10m17 and 11m16 miles until miles 12 and 13 where they drop to 12m32 and 12m46

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Low Traffic Future @lowtrafficfuture.bsky.social · 7d

How do we persuade decision-makers, politicians, and communities to take bold action on traffic reduction?

Join us and Izzy @wearepossible.bsky.social for this free one-hour online session to explore the art of communicating the case for reducing car dependence.
actionnetwork.org/events/commu...

Low Traffic Future - Local Campaigner Feedback Session

Thank you for taking the time to respond to our survey, inviting your views on how Low Traffic Future can best support you in pressing for a low traffic future in your area.. We would now like to inv...

actionnetwork.org

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Culham Bicycle User Group (CulBUG) @culbug.bsky.social · 2d

Improvements to active travel in 'Science Vale' took a step forward as CulBUG met with @ollyglover.bsky.social & @nathanley.com at @ukaeaofficial.bsky.social Culham Campus on Friday.

In particular, there were ideas for short & long term solutions for A415 Tollgate crossing and Abingdon causeway 🚴‍♀️

Olly Glover outside Culham Campus with 4 members of CulBUG committee and county councillor Robin Jones. Two banners surround the group emblazoned with CulBUG Culham Bicycle User Group.

Olly Glover and Robin Jones with CulBUG secretary. Secretary is caught attempting to strike a staged pose to indicate energy and dynamism. It is clear from the photo that more practice is needed.

Group of active travel campaigners on A415 discussing short and long term options for improvements. From left to right, Nathan Ley, Robin Jones on his bike, Chris Pritchard, Olly Glover, Aidan Reilly.

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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 2d

Welcome Elaine!

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Chris Williams @chrisw100.bsky.social · 2d

100,000 members and rising 💯

Next... overtake The Tories.

Join us to make that happen. join.greenparty.org.uk

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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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 2d

this is a great piece and it absolutely sucks that the outlet went for the ambiguous headline rather.

The idea that you can remain on X and "influence opinion" is equally true for creating a new Stormfront account, or a 4Chan account, or a TruthSocial account.

Our job is to kills its influence.

Did the centre-left bit of UK politics Twitter make an error in decamping en masse to I Can’t Believe It’s Not Twitter? The old site, now remade as X, remains significantly larger than the new, and much of the political class have failed to make the jump. Did those of us who went let our desire for a comforting liberal bubble undermine our actual influence?

Well – no. Bluesky may or may not be, as one centre-right friend who felt unwelcome put it, “self-righteous island”. But the idea that’s why we went is nonsense. That I’ve largely stopped posting on a site that’s done more to shape my career and social circle than the rest of the internet combined is less about avoiding rival opinions (I love arguing with people who are wrong!) than with the fact the site simply became unusable. It stopped generating the things (good jokes, interesting debate, clicks) I wanted; it became extremely good at generating the things (racists, pornbots, racist pornbots) I did not.

The story of social media in the last few years is not one of a self-righteous liberal flounce, but of fragmentation: network effects are a thing, and if most of the people you like to talk to switch platforms, there feels little point in remaining behind. If we have lost influence, that’s at least partly down to the government’s reluctance to use its convening power to reshape the information environment, and its odd commitment to a site owned by someone who wants Keir Starmer in prison.

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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 2d

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 2d

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 Zack Polanski took over last month The Greens in England and Wales have more than 100,000 members for the first time, the party has announced, a near-50% rise since Zack Polanski took over as leader last month. It puts them on a potential course to overtake the Conservatives and comes little more than a week after the Greens announced they had moved past the Liberal Democrats in membership numbers, getting to 83,500. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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