Caroline Russell
@carolinerussell.bsky.social
London Assembly Member since 2016, Green Group Leader and Transport lead. Highbury Councillor since 2014. Green Party
https://cityhallgreens.com/
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of Caroline Russell, Green Party, c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
https://cityhallgreens.com/
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of Caroline Russell, Green Party, c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
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Dear businesses,
If you get a threatening letter from anti-trans lobby group ‘Sex Matters’ trying to scare you into banning trans people under threat of legal action - ignore them!
Time and again they get embarrassed in court while cos-playing at being ‘experts’!
You don’t want to foot the bill!😬
If you get a threatening letter from anti-trans lobby group ‘Sex Matters’ trying to scare you into banning trans people under threat of legal action - ignore them!
Time and again they get embarrassed in court while cos-playing at being ‘experts’!
You don’t want to foot the bill!😬
Remember when Helen Joyce was called out as "not an expert" by Australian courts - Now Maya Forstater has been told the same in the Peggie judgment! 👏👏👏
The judgement states outright that the evidence submitted by her & Sex Matters was “not skilled evidence.”
This is the Tribunal’s exact wording!
The judgement states outright that the evidence submitted by her & Sex Matters was “not skilled evidence.”
This is the Tribunal’s exact wording!
December 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Dear businesses,
If you get a threatening letter from anti-trans lobby group ‘Sex Matters’ trying to scare you into banning trans people under threat of legal action - ignore them!
Time and again they get embarrassed in court while cos-playing at being ‘experts’!
You don’t want to foot the bill!😬
If you get a threatening letter from anti-trans lobby group ‘Sex Matters’ trying to scare you into banning trans people under threat of legal action - ignore them!
Time and again they get embarrassed in court while cos-playing at being ‘experts’!
You don’t want to foot the bill!😬
What is going on here?
Government announces national rail fare freeze and Mayor of London has to explain to Londoners it doesn’t apply to them.
This is properly messy.
Government announces national rail fare freeze and Mayor of London has to explain to Londoners it doesn’t apply to them.
This is properly messy.
December 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
What is going on here?
Government announces national rail fare freeze and Mayor of London has to explain to Londoners it doesn’t apply to them.
This is properly messy.
Government announces national rail fare freeze and Mayor of London has to explain to Londoners it doesn’t apply to them.
This is properly messy.
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180,000 mad people, according to the PM 🤡
🎯ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY🎯
The Green Party has passed 180,000 members!
That's enough to fill Ally Pally 18 times - and we're not getting any littler 😉
All across the country, thousands of people are joining to build a positive movement of hope.
Be part of it. Join today ⤵️
The Green Party has passed 180,000 members!
That's enough to fill Ally Pally 18 times - and we're not getting any littler 😉
All across the country, thousands of people are joining to build a positive movement of hope.
Be part of it. Join today ⤵️
December 9, 2025 at 8:34 AM
180,000 mad people, according to the PM 🤡
🎯ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY🎯
The Green Party has passed 180,000 members!
That's enough to fill Ally Pally 18 times - and we're not getting any littler 😉
All across the country, thousands of people are joining to build a positive movement of hope.
Be part of it. Join today ⤵️
The Green Party has passed 180,000 members!
That's enough to fill Ally Pally 18 times - and we're not getting any littler 😉
All across the country, thousands of people are joining to build a positive movement of hope.
Be part of it. Join today ⤵️
December 9, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Starmer wants criminal gangs to continue to run the drugs trade, using kids as buyers and sellers.
The Green party would take the drugs trade out of the criminal underworld, regulate it properly, and have full support from clinicians.
The Green party would take the drugs trade out of the criminal underworld, regulate it properly, and have full support from clinicians.
Starmer says he’s "taking the gloves off" and that the Greens are "nuts"
Big talk from the PM of vibes based cruelty and trickle down cowardice.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Big talk from the PM of vibes based cruelty and trickle down cowardice.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
December 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Starmer wants criminal gangs to continue to run the drugs trade, using kids as buyers and sellers.
The Green party would take the drugs trade out of the criminal underworld, regulate it properly, and have full support from clinicians.
The Green party would take the drugs trade out of the criminal underworld, regulate it properly, and have full support from clinicians.
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1) Alcohol IS A DRUG
2) Drugs are really accessible now & dealers dont ask for ID to check ages
3) legally regulating drugs means access based on risk e.g. licensed venues or through health professionals with safeguards
It is about getting control of an out of control, harmful market.
2) Drugs are really accessible now & dealers dont ask for ID to check ages
3) legally regulating drugs means access based on risk e.g. licensed venues or through health professionals with safeguards
It is about getting control of an out of control, harmful market.
December 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
1) Alcohol IS A DRUG
2) Drugs are really accessible now & dealers dont ask for ID to check ages
3) legally regulating drugs means access based on risk e.g. licensed venues or through health professionals with safeguards
It is about getting control of an out of control, harmful market.
2) Drugs are really accessible now & dealers dont ask for ID to check ages
3) legally regulating drugs means access based on risk e.g. licensed venues or through health professionals with safeguards
It is about getting control of an out of control, harmful market.
Awesome big day out with @londongreenparty.bsky.social in Penge and Peckham with teams knocking so many doors.
Massive energy from new and long-time members and huge thanks to the people behind the scenes who organised data, clipboards, badges and leaflets to make the day work well. #HopeisHere
Massive energy from new and long-time members and huge thanks to the people behind the scenes who organised data, clipboards, badges and leaflets to make the day work well. #HopeisHere
December 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Awesome big day out with @londongreenparty.bsky.social in Penge and Peckham with teams knocking so many doors.
Massive energy from new and long-time members and huge thanks to the people behind the scenes who organised data, clipboards, badges and leaflets to make the day work well. #HopeisHere
Massive energy from new and long-time members and huge thanks to the people behind the scenes who organised data, clipboards, badges and leaflets to make the day work well. #HopeisHere
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Regent Street in London is traffic-free today. They’re just setting up now. If anyone is here later, when it’s in full swing, do please post photos.
www.regentstreetonline.com/news/regent-...
www.regentstreetonline.com/news/regent-...
December 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Regent Street in London is traffic-free today. They’re just setting up now. If anyone is here later, when it’s in full swing, do please post photos.
www.regentstreetonline.com/news/regent-...
www.regentstreetonline.com/news/regent-...
Green Party London Assembly Members stand strong against the Home Secretary’s cruel new asylum plans.
Migrants aren’t the cause of inequality, the housing shortage or cuts to services, and they shouldn’t be treated as scapegoats.
We reject reforms that replace compassion with conditionality.
Migrants aren’t the cause of inequality, the housing shortage or cuts to services, and they shouldn’t be treated as scapegoats.
We reject reforms that replace compassion with conditionality.
December 6, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Green Party London Assembly Members stand strong against the Home Secretary’s cruel new asylum plans.
Migrants aren’t the cause of inequality, the housing shortage or cuts to services, and they shouldn’t be treated as scapegoats.
We reject reforms that replace compassion with conditionality.
Migrants aren’t the cause of inequality, the housing shortage or cuts to services, and they shouldn’t be treated as scapegoats.
We reject reforms that replace compassion with conditionality.
Blimey in answer to a question at Islington Full Council about dog fouling, we are hearing that fines up to £1000 are being considered for dog fouling.
Not sure £1000 fines will fix the dog poo problem. Perhaps install some more bins?
Not sure £1000 fines will fix the dog poo problem. Perhaps install some more bins?
December 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Blimey in answer to a question at Islington Full Council about dog fouling, we are hearing that fines up to £1000 are being considered for dog fouling.
Not sure £1000 fines will fix the dog poo problem. Perhaps install some more bins?
Not sure £1000 fines will fix the dog poo problem. Perhaps install some more bins?
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This is an absolutely lovely thread that you should bookmark and come back to 🙂
Because I simply don’t have enough to do.. I’m doing #WillowsChristmasAdvent
December 4, 2025 at 7:28 AM
This is an absolutely lovely thread that you should bookmark and come back to 🙂
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Morning!
Let’s show the girls who’ve been excluded how much support they have 👇🏻
Let’s show the girls who’ve been excluded how much support they have 👇🏻
One of the girl guide leaders has set up this petition to oppose the decision - there's a lot of backlash from within girl guiding www.change.org/p/allow-tran...?
Sign the Petition
Allow transgender women and girls back into GirlGuiding UK
www.change.org
December 3, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Morning!
Let’s show the girls who’ve been excluded how much support they have 👇🏻
Let’s show the girls who’ve been excluded how much support they have 👇🏻
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As an ex President of a WI I am so sad about the news, I can't see why this had to happen, 40 years transwomen have been fully welcomed as members, with sisterly solidarity and love. Sad and angry this had to change. Why a group can't just say we're alright ta, leave us as we are, it's no problem?
December 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
As an ex President of a WI I am so sad about the news, I can't see why this had to happen, 40 years transwomen have been fully welcomed as members, with sisterly solidarity and love. Sad and angry this had to change. Why a group can't just say we're alright ta, leave us as we are, it's no problem?
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This week is #HomeFireSafetyWeek.
The Brigade are encouraging you to get specific advice for keeping you and your family safe (or someone you care for) here:
www.london-fire.gov.uk/safety/the-h...
The Brigade are encouraging you to get specific advice for keeping you and your family safe (or someone you care for) here:
www.london-fire.gov.uk/safety/the-h...
December 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
This week is #HomeFireSafetyWeek.
The Brigade are encouraging you to get specific advice for keeping you and your family safe (or someone you care for) here:
www.london-fire.gov.uk/safety/the-h...
The Brigade are encouraging you to get specific advice for keeping you and your family safe (or someone you care for) here:
www.london-fire.gov.uk/safety/the-h...
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It is so sad to see new exclusionary policies from Girlguiding, where trans girls had been so included before.
The Woodcraft Folk is a brilliant, inclusive, non-segregated alternative for young people seeking fun, adventure and community!
woodcraft.org.uk/woodcraft-fo...
The Woodcraft Folk is a brilliant, inclusive, non-segregated alternative for young people seeking fun, adventure and community!
woodcraft.org.uk/woodcraft-fo...
Woodcraft Folk statement on the exclusion of trans children from Girlguiding - Woodcraft Folk
Woodcraft Folk stands in solidarity with every trans child, young person and volunteer who faces exclusion from Girlguiding UK following the announcement on Trans inclusion. We recognise that Girlgui...
woodcraft.org.uk
December 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
It is so sad to see new exclusionary policies from Girlguiding, where trans girls had been so included before.
The Woodcraft Folk is a brilliant, inclusive, non-segregated alternative for young people seeking fun, adventure and community!
woodcraft.org.uk/woodcraft-fo...
The Woodcraft Folk is a brilliant, inclusive, non-segregated alternative for young people seeking fun, adventure and community!
woodcraft.org.uk/woodcraft-fo...
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The Justice Secretary is not considering:
Jury trials guard against tyranny for offences against the state or corporations.
Risk of politicising decisions leading to attacks on women and minoritised judges.
Jury trials guard against tyranny for offences against the state or corporations.
Risk of politicising decisions leading to attacks on women and minoritised judges.
December 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The Justice Secretary is not considering:
Jury trials guard against tyranny for offences against the state or corporations.
Risk of politicising decisions leading to attacks on women and minoritised judges.
Jury trials guard against tyranny for offences against the state or corporations.
Risk of politicising decisions leading to attacks on women and minoritised judges.
Girl Guides have been a beacon of inclusion and a ray of hope that hatred of LGBT+ people is not really as widespread as it feels.
Gender critical bullying of inclusive institutions by threat of litigation is cheap, harmful and utterly poisonous.
Thinking of the parents & young people affected. 🏳️⚧️
Gender critical bullying of inclusive institutions by threat of litigation is cheap, harmful and utterly poisonous.
Thinking of the parents & young people affected. 🏳️⚧️
The Girl Guide announcement.
What can I say?
I’m imagining if it was my child - the conversations and explanations, the apologies, “I’m sorry, so sorry,” trying to comfort but feeling a failure because I couldn’t protect her from GC hate.
And the child and parents - a little bit more broken.
What can I say?
I’m imagining if it was my child - the conversations and explanations, the apologies, “I’m sorry, so sorry,” trying to comfort but feeling a failure because I couldn’t protect her from GC hate.
And the child and parents - a little bit more broken.
December 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Girl Guides have been a beacon of inclusion and a ray of hope that hatred of LGBT+ people is not really as widespread as it feels.
Gender critical bullying of inclusive institutions by threat of litigation is cheap, harmful and utterly poisonous.
Thinking of the parents & young people affected. 🏳️⚧️
Gender critical bullying of inclusive institutions by threat of litigation is cheap, harmful and utterly poisonous.
Thinking of the parents & young people affected. 🏳️⚧️
Not so fast Human Forest! Car clubs play an important role in reducing car use and ownership. Maybe Zipcar can be rescued or replaced?
Totally up for normal parking bays to be repurposed for dockless hire bikes.
We can have both.
FYI @rosslydall.bsky.social
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
Totally up for normal parking bays to be repurposed for dockless hire bikes.
We can have both.
FYI @rosslydall.bsky.social
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
December 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Not so fast Human Forest! Car clubs play an important role in reducing car use and ownership. Maybe Zipcar can be rescued or replaced?
Totally up for normal parking bays to be repurposed for dockless hire bikes.
We can have both.
FYI @rosslydall.bsky.social
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
Totally up for normal parking bays to be repurposed for dockless hire bikes.
We can have both.
FYI @rosslydall.bsky.social
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
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I wonder what all those developments with planning conditions to have a Zip car type system will do.
December 2, 2025 at 9:06 AM
I wonder what all those developments with planning conditions to have a Zip car type system will do.
Realise I was not a great Zip car business prospect. Used it four times last year and my partner booked it about ten times.
The point of Zip Car is to use a car as little as possible but to enable car use for trips that are properly hard without a car so you feel no pressure to own one.
The point of Zip Car is to use a car as little as possible but to enable car use for trips that are properly hard without a car so you feel no pressure to own one.
The BBC says Zip Car has more than 550,000 London members.
That’s 550,000 people who aim to drive as little as possible, but rely on a car club for tricky trips that don’t work by public transport.
TfL is this risky for future levels of car ownership and driving?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
That’s 550,000 people who aim to drive as little as possible, but rely on a car club for tricky trips that don’t work by public transport.
TfL is this risky for future levels of car ownership and driving?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Car-sharing company ZipCar to end UK operations
ZipCar, which has more than 600,000 UK members, temporarily suspends new bookings on its platform.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Realise I was not a great Zip car business prospect. Used it four times last year and my partner booked it about ten times.
The point of Zip Car is to use a car as little as possible but to enable car use for trips that are properly hard without a car so you feel no pressure to own one.
The point of Zip Car is to use a car as little as possible but to enable car use for trips that are properly hard without a car so you feel no pressure to own one.
The BBC says Zip Car has more than 550,000 London members.
That’s 550,000 people who aim to drive as little as possible, but rely on a car club for tricky trips that don’t work by public transport.
TfL is this risky for future levels of car ownership and driving?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
That’s 550,000 people who aim to drive as little as possible, but rely on a car club for tricky trips that don’t work by public transport.
TfL is this risky for future levels of car ownership and driving?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Car-sharing company ZipCar to end UK operations
ZipCar, which has more than 600,000 UK members, temporarily suspends new bookings on its platform.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The BBC says Zip Car has more than 550,000 London members.
That’s 550,000 people who aim to drive as little as possible, but rely on a car club for tricky trips that don’t work by public transport.
TfL is this risky for future levels of car ownership and driving?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
That’s 550,000 people who aim to drive as little as possible, but rely on a car club for tricky trips that don’t work by public transport.
TfL is this risky for future levels of car ownership and driving?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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On World AIDS Day, we remember everyone we have lost and look forward to more progress.
We can become the first country to achieve no new HIV transmissions by 2030.
I am pleased to see Govt action on at-home and automatic testing, and support for those out of contact with life-saving treatment.
We can become the first country to achieve no new HIV transmissions by 2030.
I am pleased to see Govt action on at-home and automatic testing, and support for those out of contact with life-saving treatment.
December 1, 2025 at 5:29 PM
On World AIDS Day, we remember everyone we have lost and look forward to more progress.
We can become the first country to achieve no new HIV transmissions by 2030.
I am pleased to see Govt action on at-home and automatic testing, and support for those out of contact with life-saving treatment.
We can become the first country to achieve no new HIV transmissions by 2030.
I am pleased to see Govt action on at-home and automatic testing, and support for those out of contact with life-saving treatment.
Southwark News has picked up on the desperate need to reduce the numbers of people killed and injured on our roads.
Bereaved families and Londoners with life changing injuries are paying the unacceptable price of systemic danger on our roads.
Link at end of 🧵
Bereaved families and Londoners with life changing injuries are paying the unacceptable price of systemic danger on our roads.
Link at end of 🧵
December 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Southwark News has picked up on the desperate need to reduce the numbers of people killed and injured on our roads.
Bereaved families and Londoners with life changing injuries are paying the unacceptable price of systemic danger on our roads.
Link at end of 🧵
Bereaved families and Londoners with life changing injuries are paying the unacceptable price of systemic danger on our roads.
Link at end of 🧵
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The Mayor must explain why our Foot Tunnels, which provide cross river cross borough links for walkers,cyclists,wheelchair users & mobility cycles do not qualify to be part of TfL Strategic Network. @sebdance.bsky.social @transportforall.org.uk
change.org/p/lifts-now-it…
change.org/p/lifts-now-it…
November 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The Mayor must explain why our Foot Tunnels, which provide cross river cross borough links for walkers,cyclists,wheelchair users & mobility cycles do not qualify to be part of TfL Strategic Network. @sebdance.bsky.social @transportforall.org.uk
change.org/p/lifts-now-it…
change.org/p/lifts-now-it…
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The Green Party, in the pocket of… the general public. Please chip in and help us win.
So so close to £200,000!
Other parties are funded by the super rich, hedge funders with private healthcare, oil and gas and arms traders.
We're growing our movement with the people.
If you want to help take the fight to Reform - please do chip in!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Other parties are funded by the super rich, hedge funders with private healthcare, oil and gas and arms traders.
We're growing our movement with the people.
If you want to help take the fight to Reform - please do chip in!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Hope is here: help us deliver it
Hope is here. In just 5 hours, we hit our £100,000 target. We're doubling our target. Let's take the fight to Reform in May.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The Green Party, in the pocket of… the general public. Please chip in and help us win.