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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 4h

So glad that the @greenparty.org.uk have an evidence based, public health approach to drugs

You'll have to excuse the rant from the Daily Express journalist

Well done Zack for staying calm! 💚

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 4h

Legalise *and* regulate drugs.

This morning on @jeremyvine.bsky.social:

youtu.be/kBjqQAFdBRQ?...

Should we legalise all drugs? feat. Zack Polanski & Carole Malone | Jeremy Vine

YouTube video by Jeremy, Storm & Vanessa On 5

youtu.be

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 1d

Insane surge in the @greenparty.org.uk right now!

Don't forget to share the link to join!

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

This surge is now absolutely phenomenal.

110,000 members.

That's +5000 in the last 24 hours alone!

Join.greenparty.org.uk

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 1d

Let's get Green leadership all over the country 💚🌍

With @rachelmillward.bsky.social pushing for a bolder, fairer country, we can create a better quality of life for everyone

Rachel Millward @rachelmillward.bsky.social · 4d

We can elect a Green Mayor in Sussex, but we need your help. 💚

Please give what you can on the link below. 👇

@greenparty.org.uk @zackpolanski.bsky.social @rachel4sussex.bsky.social @carolinelucas.bsky.social @sianberry.bsky.social @elliechowns.bsky.social

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 2d

This is now out of date!
It's 105,000 people now! 💚🌍👏🏽

Only 18,000 more members and the @greenparty.org.uk replace the Tories as the third biggest party by membership!

Speak to your people and encourage them to join 💚🌍
join.greenparty.org.uk

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 2d

Yes @mothinali.bsky.social

You're like a duck to water as Deputy Leader 🦆

Mothin Ali @mothinali.bsky.social · 2d

Followed by a welcome to members, great to see the levels of diversity increasing in the party.

We still really need to encourage more women from global majority backgrounds. @globalgreens.bsky.social

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 7d

Unbelievable energy and momentum in the Green Party right now!

If want to meet like minded people and get more involved with your community...

join.greenparty.org.uk/

💚💚💚

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 8d

It's time to stop being played

The politics of despair won't defeat us

Another 🌍 is possible 💚

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 8d

Let's make hope normal again.

youtu.be/qxt4HCjd7VA?...

Let's Make Hope Normal Again - Green Party Political Broadcast

YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales

youtu.be

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 8d

Great that @owenjones.bsky.social came to Green Party conference

He could feel the energy and the enthusiasm for a bolder, clearer @greenparty.org.uk

Let's take our essential services back into public ownership and tax the super rich to reduce bills and inequality 💚🌍🙌🏽

Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 8d

I went to @greenparty.org.uk conference - and unlike Labour, didn't get the boot.

But will the Greens succeed in convincing Labour voters - and what about the threat of Farage?

New video up now! 👇

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds3R...

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 9d

Straight off the back of the biggest Green Party conference, our party political broadcast is out tonight!

Please share 💚

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 9d

Tax wealth.

Not work.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

Green Party Political Broadcast. Monday 6.25pm on ITV and 6.55pm on BBC 1.

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 11d

83,500 members! 💚

With this momentum we'll reach 100,000 by the end of the year

Not sure if it's for you?

If you want a grassroots movement that deals in hope and truth, come join the party 🎉

join.greenparty.org.uk/

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 11d

Smashed it!

Couldn't be prouder! 💚🌍🎉

Dr Tess Machling @tessmachling.bsky.social · 12d

@zackpolanski.bsky.social speech at the Green conference will be live at 13.30 today (Friday).

Link to watch 👇

youtube.com/live/TZx9Vng...

Leader's Speech - Zack Polanski at Green Party Conference 2025

YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales

youtube.com

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 12d

So so proud of this guy 💚

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 12d

"I'm here to talk about what others won’t. To tell the truth about what makes our country great and what makes it not so great. While others thrive on creating scapegoats, I am here to tell you a different story."

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Migration is Britain’s superpower. Our future depends on embracing that truth, not denying it | Zack Polanski

Labour has lost its nerve. At our party conference this weekend, we’re gathering to set things right, says Green party leader Zack Polanski

www.theguardian.com

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 12d

Is another 🌍 possible?

Steve Hyndside @stevehyndside.bsky.social · 12d

Greens within 5 points of overtaking Labour. @zackpolanski.bsky.social wasn’t joking when he said we’re not here to feel disappointed in them, we’re here to replace them.

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 13d

On the last day before @greenparty.org.uk conference in Bournemouth, @zackpolanski.bsky.social sets out the party's vision of reducing inequality by taxing the super rich and nationalising our public services

Green Party leader Zack Polanski answers questions on BBC local radio stations

Polanski is being quizzed on his party's policies ahead of its annual conference, taking place this weekend in Bournemouth.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 13d

All eyes on the flotilla.

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 13d

When Gary met Zacky 💚

Just dropped 🙌🏽

How Labour Sold Their Souls To Billionaires | Gary Stevenson | Zack Polanski

YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski

youtu.be

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 14d

We all know the answer! 😂

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 14d

Who does this government serve? You? Or big business?

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 14d

Really good to hear about London's improved air quality. Shame the mayor argued for the deeply damaging Silvertown tunnel, which is disproportionately affecting residents in Newham and Greenwich with poor air quality. Not to mention giving the go ahead for expanding BOTH Heathrow and Gatwick Airport

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 17d

The @greenparty.org.uk has grown by 33% since Zack launched his leadership campaign in May

It's the grassroots movement that is building incredible momentum and shows no sign of stopping!

If fascism growling at the door doesn't motivate you to get involved and show up in your community, what will?

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 17d

🎉 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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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 18d

Nish Kumar, "What is the Green Party's vision for how we redraw the economy of this country?"

Zack Polanski, "The first thing is to have a big conversation about public ownership"

"Nothing we need, and need to use, should be in private hands. All of our utilities should be nationalised"

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 18d

If Labour are demonstrating performative cruelty, with Reform you've got the full fat version

join.greenparty.org.uk/

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 19d

Love this 🤣

BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 19d

Instead of Digital ID for you to stop tax dodging that is almost non-existent we could implement Digital ID for the richest 100,000 people and their companies.

That would save £200bn a year.

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 20d

Is this the growth, growth, growth that Rachel Reeves keeps looking for?

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 21d

We just hit 79,000 members of @greenparty.org.uk

Big milestone coming...

A bold vision to lower bills, bring water back into public ownership, protect our NHS and end the genocide in Gaza.

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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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 22d

Zack Polanski’s first weeks have shifted the Green Party’s centre of gravity. Polanski has rebranded the Green Party....to the centre of left-wing organising, and now the best-placed vehicle to face Reform UK."

faultline.media/zack-polansk...

Zack Polanski has fixed the Green Party's biggest problem.

See how Zack Polanski’s first weeks have dramatically shifted the Green Party’s centre of gravity.

faultline.media

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richiebryan.bsky.social @richiebryan.bsky.social · 23d

The @greenparty.org.uk will always stand against the racist rhetoric of the far right

Solidarity with everyone in the UK contributing to our economy and society 💚🌍

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 23d

The truth: we need migration.

The problem: too many politicians are terrified to say it.

Why? They're led by a) toxicity of the charlatans & b) wealthy media organisations who demand these useful distractions rather than us talking about inequality.

Reject it. Draw the line.

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