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Southwark Green Party
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Southwark Green Party campaigns for social and environmental justice in Southwark. (c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ).
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · 1d
Welcome Kath!
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 16h
This is deeply disappointing from Starmer.

The UK *helped design* this 'TFFF' fund, designed to stop deforestation, and supposedly 'continues to back the fund' (in theory). But now isn't putting any money into it 🤯

How embarrassing for the UK.

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 20h
I have updated my official log of lobbying and policy meetings for the past three months.

This should be a basic requirement for all MPs. We all need to know who those who serve us meet with, and in whose interests they act.
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Nigel Farage MP pictured smiling with Nathan Gill, former Reform UK leader in Wales who has pleaded guilty to eight counts of taking bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament. In exchange for money, Nathan Gill used parliamentary speeches to speak in favour of Russia.
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 20h
Powerful questioning from my colleague @elliechowns.bsky.social, pinning the government on exactly what it needs to do - NOW - to bring about an end to the atrocities being committed in Sudan.
elliechowns.bsky.social Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 22h
In the midst of horrific mass killings and violence, British-made military equipment has been found in Sudan.

It's clear our arms export licensing system is not fit for purpose; we need a full review, alongside an embargo on all arms exports to the UAE now.
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · 20h
Today we welcomed Kath Whittam to Southwark Green Party!
"We need a better way of doing our politics.
The Labour Party is no longer looking after the people.
The Green Party is positive, hopeful, and focused on real solutions.
It's talking about how to make things better.”
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · 1d
News!
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 1d
“People are rejecting the old party politics…but they know they don't need to go to the politics of hate and division. The politics of hope is where it's at.”

Zack and Carla discuss why Bristol Cllr Al-Maghrabi, has joined the Greens and why so many others are doing the same.
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 2d
The government spends £2.7 BILLION a year on TAX BREAKS for oil and gas companies

Those companies pay billions to their shareholders

And then lay off their workers

Think that's unfair?

Tell Rachel Reeves to stop propping up oil and gas companies and back workers instead…
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European Greens @europeangreens.eu · 2d
The next step to make abortion safe & accessible in the EU is happening!

On Wednesday, the FEMM Committee votes on @myvoicemychoice.bsky.social.

Will they stand for safe & legal abortion in the EU, or will they let women suffer because of restrictive bans?
Map of Europe showing abortion access across EU countries with text reading ‘The EU institutions have the power to turn this…’. Countries are color-coded: pink for ‘availability on request’, red for ‘highly restrictive’, and black circle for ‘total ban (Malta)’. Additional patterns mark mandatory waiting periods, counselling, and distress requirements. The map highlights disparities in abortion access. Map of Europe with all countries shaded in pink to represent equal abortion access, accompanied by text reading ‘Into this. Free, legal & accessible abortion for all who need it.’ The image contrasts with the previous map to advocate for universal abortion rights.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 1d
“People are rejecting the old party politics…but they know they don't need to go to the politics of hate and division. The politics of hope is where it's at.”

Zack and Carla discuss why Bristol Cllr Al-Maghrabi has joined the Greens and why so many others are doing the same.
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 1d
Can’t quite believe the Chancellor is seriously considering slashing support for home energy efficiency as a way to cut fuel bills 👀. Locking people into cold & leaky homes which will cost them more to heat & decimating the insulation industry at same time. Total madness 👇
Reeves considers cut to green levies in effort to reduce cost of energy bills
Exclusive: Chancellor hopes to save up to £170 from average bill but industry insiders say move would be ‘disastrous’
www.theguardian.com
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · 1d
Welcome Kath!
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · Jul 9
Does this sound like urgency on #Deforestation, #ClimateEmergency and #NatureCrisis to you?

@globalwitness.org
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Claire Sheppard @shinyshep.bsky.social · Jul 9
Labour have at the last minute pulled the funding for the well needed and long planned upgrade to Peckham Rye station. Will keep the dubious accolade of busiest interchange railway station in the country with no step-free access. Will @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social be lobbying for constituents here?
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · Jul 8
Beyond the chaos and confusion of the last few days, Southwark's residents will be wondering who runs Southwark Council - our elected representatives or Labour Party regional officials?

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Beyond the chaos and confusion of the last few days, Southwark's residents will be wondering who runs Southwark Council - our elected representatives or Labour Party regional officials? Far more questions have arisen than have been answered by the Labour group's re-vote. Who is the new council leader beholden to - the people of Southwark or those who arranged for the re-run election to take place? Were councillors pressured to change their vote, and by whom? Finally, what direction will Southwark Labour, and more importantly, Southwark Council now take? With Southwark Council controversial decisions made about major housing projects, there will be concern that the new leader of the council is the co-owner and director of a lobbying firm that advises clients such as private developers. Southwark's people need a leader that will speak up for them, not big developers. For the real change Southwark is desperately calling out for, vote Green next May.
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Cllr Scott Ainslie 💚 @greenpartyscott.bsky.social · Jul 7
It’s time to sack Lambeth Labour. Their ‘vision’ for Lambeth is more of the same: let’s flog off our land to international developers-the very thing that has led to the massive growth in inequality over the past 25 years in our borough.

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Cllr Scott Ainslie Criticises Lambeth Labour's Growth Strategy - Lambeth Green Party
Cllr Ainslie spoke at Lambeth’s Cabinet meeting on 30 June, 2025 to criticise Labour’s Growth Strategy. Read his speech below or watch the proceedings and review the agenda by following this link. “So...
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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · Jul 8
Why do controls on advertising not extend to deadly fossil fuels?

It's time for a ban on high-carbon, often greenwashing ads as
@carladenyer.bsky.social and I said in yesterday's debate 👇
desmog.com DeSmog @desmog.com · Jul 8
🟠Latest from DeSmog🟠 At the UK parliament's first debate on calls to ban fossil fuel advertising and sponsorships, MPs warned of the "compliant deception" oil companies are using to promote themselves as climate champions.
“Compliant Deception”: MPs Warn of Oil Industry Greenwashing at Debate on Proposed Fossil Ad Ban
Lawmakers warned that oil companies are using increasingly sophisticated messaging tactics to portray themselves as climate champions at the UK’s first parliamentary debate on calls to ban…
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Claire Sheppard @shinyshep.bsky.social · Jul 8
Am sure a housing development consultant being put in charge of Southwark Council won’t be problematic at all. Not like Southwark Council have previously had form for underselling huge swaths of social housing to property developers or anything… 🤨 @shapecoalition.bsky.social @josh.politics.co.uk
Photo of Sarah king with text reading “An expert in property and planning, Sarah leads our award winning team who recently collected the Public Affairs Award 2017 for Planning Campaign of the Year. Established and well red within the property industry, she provides strategic advice and hands on engagement to a range of house builders and developers at the local, regional and national level, including Bellway, Barrett Homes, Prologis and Essential Living. Sarah also provides senior counsel to public affairs clients, particularly in the areas of housing, planning and outsourcing”
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Claire Sheppard @shinyshep.bsky.social · Jul 8
Anyone know who was elected Leader of Southwark Council last night? @jamesmcash.bsky.social @neilcoyle.bsky.social @lb-southwark.bsky.social feels like something people who live in Southwark have a right to know - no? You know democracy in action and all that...
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · Jul 4
Southwark Green Party condemns the proscription of Palestine Action by the UK government as a "terrorist organisation".
Southwark Green Party condemns the proscription of Palestine Action by the UK government as a "terrorist organisation". PA have engaged in non-violent disruption tactics to prevent arms manufactured in Britain from causing direct violence on the Palestinian people. This is the first time a domestic protest group has been proscribed and is an incredibly dangerous precedent for protest and civil liberties in the UK. The right to protest, non-violent civil disobedience, and free speech are critical in a healthy democracy, and we call on the government to reverse this decision immediately. Solidarity with Palestine Action, those campaigning against genocide, and the people of Gaza.
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European Greens @europeangreens.eu · Jul 1
Over 50 detained at Istanbul Pride on Sunday — including 6 lawyers & journalists. 3 still under arrest, 50 released with travel bans. We call on Erdoğan’s govt to drop all charges and free them now. In Istanbul and across Europe: freedom of assembly is a human right!
Photo of protesters behind a banner marching in Istanbul. Title says: Meanwhile in Istanbul, police arrests pride marchers. 53 people were detained on Sunday just for attending Pride. Rainbow flag with the title: "We stand with LGBTQI+ people. Always. Everywhere. Like it. Support it. Share it."
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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · Jul 1
Those who are sick and injured or Disabled today and in the future need our solidarity, and from Greens they will get it.

This rushed, shameful, cruel Bill must fall.
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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · Jul 1
All four Green MPs voted against this cruel mistake of a Bill.

To those who are scared and worried about what this result means, we will continue to vote against it, and stand against any proposals that seek to save money by impoverishing those already struggling to get by.

Solidarity always 💚
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · Jul 1
BREAKING NEWS

All five of Southwark's MPs vote IN FAVOUR of tonight's second reading of the government's welfare bill.

This is despite the process descending into chaos and uncertainty as to how exactly thousands of Southwark residents will be affected.
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London Green Party @londongreenparty.bsky.social · Apr 16
Join us at our Conference
🗓 Saturday 10th May
📍 Birkbeck, WC1
🎫 Free tickets available
✅Open to non-members
➡️Book now: actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Apr 16
As chair of the Environment Committee I'm releasing a cross party report into local food growing.

This is ultimately an issue of inequality - and it's vital we grow towards a more resilient future.

Full report below 👇🏽
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