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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 19h

Yesterday, many Palestinians (some children under the age of 18) who had been held without charge & denied their basic rights by the Israeli government were finally released

But thousands more remain in arbitrary detention under appalling conditions and must not be forgotten

Screenshot of an article about the treatment of Palestinian prisoners in Israel, with the full article linked in subsequent post

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Bristol Green Party @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social · 19h

Welcome! 💚

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

Reform UK want to take public spending down to 35% of GDP — that’s a £275 billion cut, the equivalent of shutting down the NHS.

The Green Party knows the only way to rebuild our communities is by investing in our public services, not running them down and flogging them off to the private sector.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 2d

The Greens are the only real opposition left in British politics. Standing up for fair taxes, a livable planet + a future where compassion and courage matter more than corporate interests. People are understandably disillusioned, but we are here to make hope normal again - @zackpolanski.bsky.social

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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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 2d

It is thrilling to be part of Bristol Green Party right now - 3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ members and growing! Thank you and welcome to everyone who has joined us recently.

I'm proud to be a BGP representative alongside my brilliant colleagues - here's to a bright green future!

Be part of our movement: join today 💚

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

🎉 We've done it. We've passed 100,000 Green Party members!

📈 But we're not stopping there.

💚 Let's make hope normal again! Join the Green Party today!

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Bristol Green Party @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social · 3d

The surge continues. Welcome to all our new members!

join.greenparty.org.uk

3000+ BRISTOL GREEN PARTY MEMBERS.

Promoted by Tom Hathway on behalf of Bristol Green Party, all at 17 Great George St, Bristol BS1 5QT.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 4d

“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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Bristol Green Party @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social · 4d

Green councillor for Eastville Lorraine Francis: "In a time when racist attacks are on the rise across the city, I am disgusted to see councillor Breckels use his platform to spew this racist rhetoric."

Bristol Labour councillor suspended over racist comment

Councillor Fabian Breckels is being investigated over a comment he made on Facebook.

www.bbc.co.uk

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 5d

“Why is it always hard choices for working-class communities — not for multimillionaires and billionaires?”

Zack Polanski calls for a tax on the super-rich on #BBCQT

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 5d

Read the full article: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/policy-insig...

There will be no transition without high-carbon skills

My new Energy Jobs Bill would harness the expertise of those working in oil and gas to support the shift to clean power

www.prospectmagazine.co.uk

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 5d

The era of oil & gas is over - reserves are running dry and companies are pulling out leaving workers and communities high and dry

Government urgently needs to make a plan to harness those skills for the green energy transition

My piece for Prospect Magazine on my Energy Jobs Bill:

Screenshot of a headline from Prospect Magazine, reading: 'There will be no transition without high-carbon skills.'

Subheading reads: My new Energy Jobs Bill would harness the expertise of those working in oil and gas to support the shift to clean power, by Carla Denyer

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 5d

"Christians, Muslims, Jews, migrants and people from a global majority background face the threat of violence or harassment as they simply go about their lives each day. This is unacceptable for the UK in the 21st century."

@carladenyer.bsky.social on the increase in reported hate crimes.

Graphic with a photo of Carla Denyer in the House of Commons.

Text reads:

SHOCKING HATE CRIME RISE MUST BE A WAKE-UP CALL

"Politicians of all stripes have a responsibility today:

to say loud and clear that people of all backgrounds and all faiths are valued members of our communities, and
an attack on any one of us is an attack on all of our values and freedoms.”

Carla Denyer
MP for Bristol Central

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Bradford District Green Party @bradfordgreens.bsky.social · 5d

Don't threaten us with a good time, Daily Express.

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Serena Ralston @serenaralston.bsky.social · 6d

Speaking up today for residents against a planning application which would have massively negative impacts for them.Glad to say most of planning cttee voted against refusal & officers will work on reasons for refusal. We want new housing on this site but this application isn’t good enough.

Speaking up for residents at planning committee

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 6d

"I've always wanted to contribute as much as I could. I've always seen my own privilege and wanted to make the biggest difference I could to make as many people as possible's lives better." - @rachelmillward.bsky.social, Green Party deputy.

This moved me very deeply 💚 Fantastic interview.

Thousands Are Joining the Green Party. Here’s Why | Deputy Green Party Leader - Rachel Millward

YouTube video by Novara Media

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UK Green Stats @ukgreenstats.bsky.social · 6d

Yesterday, the Greens were celebrating 87,000 members.

Today, they have skyrocketed 93,000 members, making this most likely the fastest growth the party has ever seen before in terms of membership figures.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 6d

The Green surge continues ... We’ve just passed 90,000 members! 💚

People everywhere are joining the movement for real change.

Want hope to be normal again? Join the Green Party today ↩️

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 7d

Grim that Kemi Badenoch hits the airwaves and defends Jenrick's words objecting to 'not seeing another white face' during his Birmingham visit. His hard-right dogwhistle comments are divisive and wrong and make him unfit to be Shadow Justice Secretary www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

Jenrick accused of racism over ‘no white faces’ comments as he also claims ‘collapse of old order is in sight’ – UK politics live

Labour mayor of the West Midlands says Jenrick’s comments about Handsworth were racist

www.theguardian.com

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 7d

Two years on, we remember the horrific events of 7 October.

We call today, and every day, for an end to the violence.

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

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Bristol Green Party @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social · 8d

A statement about the Peacehaven mosque attack from @cllremmaedwards.bsky.social on behalf of Bristol's Green Party Councillors:

Statement about Peacehaven mosque attack from Cllr Emma Edwards on behalf of Bristol's Green Party
Councillors
We are deeply upset to hear about the horrific firebomb attack on their mosque in Peacehaven this weekend and stand in solidarity with the Muslim community there. Also recognising that this affects all Muslim communities in the UK and here in Bristol, at a time when hate crime is on the rise.
This was not merely a "hate crime" - it was an act of terrorism.
Any attack targeting a place of worship and the innocent people within it is designed to instil fear, divide communities, and undermine the very values we hold dear in Britain.
The refusal by authorities to call this what it is — terrorism - reflects a dangerous double standard. When the victims are Muslim, the language changes, the outrage softens, and justice feels conditional. That must end.
Islamophobia is not an isolated prejudice; it is a threat to the fabric of our society. We must confront it with honesty, policy, and solidarity — not silence.
As Greens, we stand with all those who reject hate and work for peace, truth, and equality. No one should ever fear for their life while praying.

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Rob Bryher @robbryher.bsky.social · 8d

I'm really glad that the Green Party have caught up with the Labour Party on their excellent "No Landlordism" platform...of 1902. #gpconf

Old photo and manifesto of Keir Hardie, Labour's first MP, who stood on a platform of "No Landlordism".

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Serena Ralston @serenaralston.bsky.social · 10d

fantastic turn out today on Bournemouth beach for Red Line for #Palestine show of unity at @greenparty.org.uk conference

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 10d

"the number of Greens across Great Britain - around 91,000 - is around 50% more than the membership of the Lib Dems"

Now is the perfect time to click join.greenparty.org.uk and help us get to 100,000!

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 11d

Today I've joined parliamentarians from across the political spectrum in calling on Kemi Badenoch to rethink her dangerous position on the climate and net zero - a position which puts Britain's economic strength, national security, and environmental leadership at risk.

Screenshot of a letter to Kemi Badenoch, the full text is linked in the subsequent post

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