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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 1h

I keep telling you it's never been just a protest party. That's a false perception that will change as the Greens become more popular and well known.

But what should their name be? You said you don't know or care, but you keep making this point, so you must have thought about it and have an opinion

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 2h

The Green Party is not a single-issue party and never has been. They have policies on the full range of social and economic issues as well as on environmental sustainability. Green parties in some countries have been in government. The name is no more of a pigeonhole than Labour or Liberal etc.

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 10h

They have AV and STV in Australia, I think, plus compulsory voting. In UK elections, we just have FPTP, not PR, so it's all geographically based.

I'd say being in governments shows Greens can reach beyond their base.

Green is no more of a pigeonhole than Labour, Socialist, Conservative or Liberal.

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 10h

I don't think the "greenie" stereotype has been true for...many years, but you have just put your finger on exactly what Zack Polanski’s leadership campaign was all about!

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 10h

Green has been the standard term for naming ecological parties for decades. It hasn't prevented some of them from being in national governments. What do you suggest they all change their names to?

On policy, you can read their manifesto online. greenparty.org.uk/about/our-ma...

Our 2024 General Election Manifesto - Green Party

Real hope.Real change. Millions of people in our country are feeling insecure and deeply worried about the future. We live in one of the richest countries on the planet, yet nurses are using food bank...

greenparty.org.uk

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 10h

At the time of the general election, Greens had something over 50,000 members and gained almost two million votes, winning 4 seats and they came second in 39 seats.

On policy, you can read the manifesto here:
greenparty.org.uk/about/our-ma...

Our 2024 General Election Manifesto - Green Party

Real hope.Real change. Millions of people in our country are feeling insecure and deeply worried about the future. We live in one of the richest countries on the planet, yet nurses are using food bank...

greenparty.org.uk

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 10h

The Labour Party famously remained a fringe party due to only having policies on workers' rights. 😉

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 11h

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

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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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 11h

A digital dark age? The people rescuing forgotten knowledge trapped on old floppy disks

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A digital dark age? The people rescuing forgotten knowledge trapped on old floppy disks

From lectures by Stephen Hawking to the letters of British politician Neil Kinnock – it's a race against time to save the historical treasures locked away on old floppy disks.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 14h

Profile - Zack Polanski

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Profile - Zack Polanski - BBC Sounds

The newly elected leader of the Green Party.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 17h

Plan to protect Stonehenge from developments agreed

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Plan to protect Stonehenge from developments agreed

Guidance will be in place for developers when they propose plans which could impact Stonehenge.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 19h

"It would be wonderful": the team hoping to unearth "Cornwall’s Stonehenge"

Experts and volunteers working at Castilly Henge have been trying determine if it is the county’s lost great stone circle

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

‘It would be wonderful’: the team hoping to unearth ‘Cornwall’s Stonehenge’

Experts and volunteers working at Castilly Henge have been trying determine if it is the county’s lost great stone circle

www.theguardian.com

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 19h

Naked mole rats reveal genetic secret to long life

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Naked mole rats reveal genetic secret to long life

The bald, subterranean rats are the world's longest-lived rodent.

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 22h

Environmental defenders are being killed for protecting our future – the law needs to catch up

theconversation.com/environmenta...

Environmental defenders are being killed for protecting our future – the law needs to catch up

Nearly 150 land and environmental defenders were killed in 2024, mainly in Latin America.

theconversation.com

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 1d

I see. Well, I don't think we can afford to wait around for proportional representation before starting to do something about climate breakdown, biodiversity loss and inequality, so I vote Green whenever possible.

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 1d

I know the right of the party sees it differently, but Labour is supposed to be a democratic party, where debate takes place and members are allowed to criticise and disagree with its political direction. Is that what you mean by "sniping"?

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 1d

Owen Jones left Labour last year before the general election to support Green and left-wing independent candidates. He joined aged 15. That's not fickle. That's his entire adult life and more in the party. But of course he has the right to a change of heart as we all do.

youtu.be/fxBEaJWJNJk?...

I Quit Labour After 24 Years. This Is The Alternative.

YouTube video by Owen Jones

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 1d

Reform are Cowards | Zack Polanski Interview at The World Transformed

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Reform are Cowards | Zack Polanski Interview at The World Transformed

YouTube video by Turn Left

youtu.be

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 1d

Thousands gather in London in march for "lasting peace" in Gaza

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Thousands gather in London in march for ‘lasting peace’ in Gaza

Director of Palestine Solidarity Campaign says ceasefire agreement says nothing about ‘system of apartheid’ in Palestine

www.theguardian.com

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 1d

A World Cup preying on Fomo: Fifa’s 2026 ticket scheme is a late-capitalist hellscape

Dynamic pricing, crypto detritus and corporate doublespeak have made the task of buying 2026 World Cup tickets a grim case study in the monetisation of emotion

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

A World Cup preying on Fomo: Fifa’s 2026 ticket scheme is a late-capitalist hellscape

NFTs, dynamic pricing and double resale fees have turned the 2026 World Cup into a fintech carnival where fandom meets late-capitalist absurdity

www.theguardian.com

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 1d

"With power comes responsibility" - Héctor Bellerín wins BBC Green Sports Award

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'With power comes responsibility' - Hector Bellerin wins BBC Green Sports Award

Former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin talks about his attempts to live a more sustainable life as he wins the BBC Green Sports Award.

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

“Britain is a nation of neighbours, not strangers — and it’s time we built a politics of hope that reflects that.”

Zack Polanski with a message of unity and hope having been out door knocking Handsworth today.

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 1d

Shrewsbury influencer helps others to learn new languages

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Shrewsbury influencer helps others to learn new languages

Reuben Constantine has almost 120,000 followers, and teaches other people how to learn languages.

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 1d

Namecalling is childish.

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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 2d

Signs of kindness put up along Nottingham road in place of flags

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Signs of kindness put up along Nottingham road in place of flags

It is not clear who put up the signs, which have appeared on lamp-posts along a road in Nottingham.

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