Ellie Freeman
@ellief.bsky.social
Book lover, parent, Green Party councillor, Bristol. Run Storytale Festival. Doing ELCE at Bristol Uni
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Are you looking for a christmas present for a creative person? Hoo boy do we have the auction for you. Hundreds of creatives from 20 countries are raising funds for people fleeing Genocide in El-Fasher, Sudan. Huge names, huge items! Bid here! app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
Art by @raafaye, insta
Art by @raafaye, insta
November 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Are you looking for a christmas present for a creative person? Hoo boy do we have the auction for you. Hundreds of creatives from 20 countries are raising funds for people fleeing Genocide in El-Fasher, Sudan. Huge names, huge items! Bid here! app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
Art by @raafaye, insta
Art by @raafaye, insta
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Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember the transgender lives lost to violence.
The Green Party stands shoulder to shoulder with transgender people in the face of increasing transphobic rhetoric in our society and politics.
The Green Party stands shoulder to shoulder with transgender people in the face of increasing transphobic rhetoric in our society and politics.
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember the transgender lives lost to violence.
The Green Party stands shoulder to shoulder with transgender people in the face of increasing transphobic rhetoric in our society and politics.
The Green Party stands shoulder to shoulder with transgender people in the face of increasing transphobic rhetoric in our society and politics.
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Ahead of next week's Budget, the Green Party is calling for immediate cost of living measures to cut bills by hundreds of pounds, and for fair taxes on extreme wealth to raise over £30 billion a year.
Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
November 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Ahead of next week's Budget, the Green Party is calling for immediate cost of living measures to cut bills by hundreds of pounds, and for fair taxes on extreme wealth to raise over £30 billion a year.
Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
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This Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember and honor our trans siblings who’ve lost their lives to anti-trans violence.
Let’s recommit to fighting systemic oppression, while we also recommit to cultivating our resilience.
#RestInPride #trans #TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance
Let’s recommit to fighting systemic oppression, while we also recommit to cultivating our resilience.
#RestInPride #trans #TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance
November 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember and honor our trans siblings who’ve lost their lives to anti-trans violence.
Let’s recommit to fighting systemic oppression, while we also recommit to cultivating our resilience.
#RestInPride #trans #TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance
Let’s recommit to fighting systemic oppression, while we also recommit to cultivating our resilience.
#RestInPride #trans #TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance
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Just got home from another packed meeting, this time @yorkgreens.bsky.social
An absolutely amazing meeting with more than half being new members.
Great energy, lots of excitement, we might have even found a few more councillor candidates!
An absolutely amazing meeting with more than half being new members.
Great energy, lots of excitement, we might have even found a few more councillor candidates!
November 19, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Just got home from another packed meeting, this time @yorkgreens.bsky.social
An absolutely amazing meeting with more than half being new members.
Great energy, lots of excitement, we might have even found a few more councillor candidates!
An absolutely amazing meeting with more than half being new members.
Great energy, lots of excitement, we might have even found a few more councillor candidates!
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Has anyone read my beautiful (credit to my lovely publisher), calming, life-affirming book? Do you think it would make a nice Christmas gift? Can you help me let people know about it? Here it is: geni.us/ThePlaceImin 🎁
November 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Has anyone read my beautiful (credit to my lovely publisher), calming, life-affirming book? Do you think it would make a nice Christmas gift? Can you help me let people know about it? Here it is: geni.us/ThePlaceImin 🎁
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For #RobertLouisStevensonDay (I'm running late I grant you) I give you D E Stevenson, 2nd cousin of RLS whose father disapproved of her writing so she did so in the attic of their Edinburgh house. She sold 7 million copies of her 40 novels. Yes, more than RLS. Gaun Dorothy. Where are the Women tho?
November 18, 2025 at 10:56 AM
For #RobertLouisStevensonDay (I'm running late I grant you) I give you D E Stevenson, 2nd cousin of RLS whose father disapproved of her writing so she did so in the attic of their Edinburgh house. She sold 7 million copies of her 40 novels. Yes, more than RLS. Gaun Dorothy. Where are the Women tho?
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Today, I and other @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social councillors approved *£53,000* to refurbish the Brandon Hill ponds and get a replacement waterfall pump! 🌊
I am so happy that this site of such importance will once again flourish and flow, delighting visitors and supporting the park's wildlife. 🐸
I am so happy that this site of such importance will once again flourish and flow, delighting visitors and supporting the park's wildlife. 🐸
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Today, I and other @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social councillors approved *£53,000* to refurbish the Brandon Hill ponds and get a replacement waterfall pump! 🌊
I am so happy that this site of such importance will once again flourish and flow, delighting visitors and supporting the park's wildlife. 🐸
I am so happy that this site of such importance will once again flourish and flow, delighting visitors and supporting the park's wildlife. 🐸
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Baroness Jones, "The problem is that labour have not created enough safe managed routes"
"If we had safe managed routes people could come here, justify their arrival, start to work, start to pay tax, start to create business"
"And actually be a huge benefit to our society"
"If we had safe managed routes people could come here, justify their arrival, start to work, start to pay tax, start to create business"
"And actually be a huge benefit to our society"
November 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Baroness Jones, "The problem is that labour have not created enough safe managed routes"
"If we had safe managed routes people could come here, justify their arrival, start to work, start to pay tax, start to create business"
"And actually be a huge benefit to our society"
"If we had safe managed routes people could come here, justify their arrival, start to work, start to pay tax, start to create business"
"And actually be a huge benefit to our society"
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Festival of Economics is run by @econ-observatory.bsky.social and there are four events today. www.economicsobservatory.com/festival-of-.... Full programme here.
November 19, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Festival of Economics is run by @econ-observatory.bsky.social and there are four events today. www.economicsobservatory.com/festival-of-.... Full programme here.
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A fantastic doorknocking session this evening in Hotwells & Harbourside. The cold can't keep the Greens down! 💪
Lots of support on the doors for @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social and the work @carladenyer.bsky.social and myself are doing in the area, and picked up some face-to-face casework as well 💚
Lots of support on the doors for @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social and the work @carladenyer.bsky.social and myself are doing in the area, and picked up some face-to-face casework as well 💚
November 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
A fantastic doorknocking session this evening in Hotwells & Harbourside. The cold can't keep the Greens down! 💪
Lots of support on the doors for @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social and the work @carladenyer.bsky.social and myself are doing in the area, and picked up some face-to-face casework as well 💚
Lots of support on the doors for @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social and the work @carladenyer.bsky.social and myself are doing in the area, and picked up some face-to-face casework as well 💚
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The way this Govenrment are treating some of the most vulnerable people in the world is disgusting.
And they the audacity to pretend it's coming from a place of compassion and concern.
Their only actual concern seems to be dancing to the tune of the far right rather than tackle inequality.
And they the audacity to pretend it's coming from a place of compassion and concern.
Their only actual concern seems to be dancing to the tune of the far right rather than tackle inequality.
November 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The way this Govenrment are treating some of the most vulnerable people in the world is disgusting.
And they the audacity to pretend it's coming from a place of compassion and concern.
Their only actual concern seems to be dancing to the tune of the far right rather than tackle inequality.
And they the audacity to pretend it's coming from a place of compassion and concern.
Their only actual concern seems to be dancing to the tune of the far right rather than tackle inequality.
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Great interview with Russell Tovey - and really delighted to say welcome to @greenparty.org.uk
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Russell Tovey on pride, sexual power and politics: ‘The Green party slogan – make hope normal again – is what we need’
One of the most prolific and popular actors of his generation, he reflects on therapy, homophobia, why he suspects now is the worst time in history for trans people, and his secret life as a geek
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Great interview with Russell Tovey - and really delighted to say welcome to @greenparty.org.uk
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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This is @caralavan.bsky.social not holding back about the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood truths.
Bristol Labour need to get on board for the scheme they instigated and voted for. www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
Bristol Labour need to get on board for the scheme they instigated and voted for. www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
'Labour MPs should work with the council, not against, to decide the future of the EBLN'
A Green councillor for St George Central responds to criticism from the MP for Bristol East
www.bristol247.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This is @caralavan.bsky.social not holding back about the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood truths.
Bristol Labour need to get on board for the scheme they instigated and voted for. www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
Bristol Labour need to get on board for the scheme they instigated and voted for. www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
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Are we ready to govern? Absolutely. After Labour, the Conservatives and now Reform, people deserve something genuinely different — something positive, hopeful and truly transformative.
Back the Greens and let’s build a country that works for people and planet! 💚
#AnyQuestions #RealChange
Back the Greens and let’s build a country that works for people and planet! 💚
#AnyQuestions #RealChange
November 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Are we ready to govern? Absolutely. After Labour, the Conservatives and now Reform, people deserve something genuinely different — something positive, hopeful and truly transformative.
Back the Greens and let’s build a country that works for people and planet! 💚
#AnyQuestions #RealChange
Back the Greens and let’s build a country that works for people and planet! 💚
#AnyQuestions #RealChange
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ICYMI: Trade figures have called on the publishing industry to ‘safeguard the future of inclusive storytelling’ following the recent closure of several organisations championing representation in children’s books 👇 #BookSky
‘This should be a wake-up call’: trade responds to inclusive organisations closing
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November 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
ICYMI: Trade figures have called on the publishing industry to ‘safeguard the future of inclusive storytelling’ following the recent closure of several organisations championing representation in children’s books 👇 #BookSky
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When you adopt the policies you once opposed, you risk becoming like the very forces you once criticised. Labour’s temporary asylum plan echoes the harsh approaches they used to stand against.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 12:39 PM
When you adopt the policies you once opposed, you risk becoming like the very forces you once criticised. Labour’s temporary asylum plan echoes the harsh approaches they used to stand against.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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They haven’t got a clue about the country we are privileged to live in. Many Spanish cant stand the English because of this. I face it frequently, and we are not the same. Fucking knuckle-draggers the lot of them! Viva España 🇪🇸🌹
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
How Spain’s radically different approach to migration helped its economy soar
As immigration has increased, GDP has surged and unemployment has fallen to lowest level since 2008
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
They haven’t got a clue about the country we are privileged to live in. Many Spanish cant stand the English because of this. I face it frequently, and we are not the same. Fucking knuckle-draggers the lot of them! Viva España 🇪🇸🌹
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
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Time and time again trail hunting is found to be a cover for cruelty. This fox must have been terrified and who knows how it was killed.
Labour promised to ban trail hunting but plans only to have a consultation. Just get on with it.
www.thetimes.com/article/871a...
Labour promised to ban trail hunting but plans only to have a consultation. Just get on with it.
www.thetimes.com/article/871a...
November 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Time and time again trail hunting is found to be a cover for cruelty. This fox must have been terrified and who knows how it was killed.
Labour promised to ban trail hunting but plans only to have a consultation. Just get on with it.
www.thetimes.com/article/871a...
Labour promised to ban trail hunting but plans only to have a consultation. Just get on with it.
www.thetimes.com/article/871a...
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Really proud to have been shortlisted for best investigation for the Write To EVAW Awards - second year in a row!!
www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/write-to-end...
The shortlisted article is my piece on Enough - the anti rape campaign targeting university students
www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/write-to-end...
The shortlisted article is my piece on Enough - the anti rape campaign targeting university students
Write to End Violence Against Women Awards 2025: Shortlist released | End Violence Against Women
Leading women’s rights organisation the End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW) has today published the shortlist for its 2025 Write to End Violence Against Women Awards, which recognise excellenc...
www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Really proud to have been shortlisted for best investigation for the Write To EVAW Awards - second year in a row!!
www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/write-to-end...
The shortlisted article is my piece on Enough - the anti rape campaign targeting university students
www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/write-to-end...
The shortlisted article is my piece on Enough - the anti rape campaign targeting university students
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Billionaires and corporations are causing climate breakdown.
It's time to tax the rich.
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...
It's time to tax the rich.
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...
You can't solve a crisis with the same thinking that caused it
Billionaires and corporations are driving climate breakdown. It’s time to tax their wealth and build a fairer future.
www.newstatesman.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Billionaires and corporations are causing climate breakdown.
It's time to tax the rich.
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...
It's time to tax the rich.
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...
A rather crazy week culminating in an intense Sunday. Remembrance Sunday parade in the morning, reflecting on the impact of war, then Ashton Court to learn about its history & finally watching #kaetempest, all of the feels. Had some v sad news too. Big hugs to everyone else having an emotional time.
November 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
A rather crazy week culminating in an intense Sunday. Remembrance Sunday parade in the morning, reflecting on the impact of war, then Ashton Court to learn about its history & finally watching #kaetempest, all of the feels. Had some v sad news too. Big hugs to everyone else having an emotional time.
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One thing to say: #AxeDrax
No. Cutting down trees, grinding them up, shipping them across the Atlantic and then burning them is NOT "green".
#ClimateEmergency #NatureCrisis
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
No. Cutting down trees, grinding them up, shipping them across the Atlantic and then burning them is NOT "green".
#ClimateEmergency #NatureCrisis
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Drax still burning 250-year-old trees sourced from forests in Canada, experts say
Exclusive: report by Stand.earth says subsidiary of power plant received truckloads of whole logs at biomass pellet sites
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
One thing to say: #AxeDrax
No. Cutting down trees, grinding them up, shipping them across the Atlantic and then burning them is NOT "green".
#ClimateEmergency #NatureCrisis
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
No. Cutting down trees, grinding them up, shipping them across the Atlantic and then burning them is NOT "green".
#ClimateEmergency #NatureCrisis
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Last night in Leeds, I joined a powerful demo after recent attacks on brown women across the UK.
I almost didn’t want to speak — because it’s women’s voices that need to be amplified. But this had to be said.
If I say Sarah Everard, most people know that name.
If I say Sabina Nessa, far fewer do
I almost didn’t want to speak — because it’s women’s voices that need to be amplified. But this had to be said.
If I say Sarah Everard, most people know that name.
If I say Sabina Nessa, far fewer do
November 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Last night in Leeds, I joined a powerful demo after recent attacks on brown women across the UK.
I almost didn’t want to speak — because it’s women’s voices that need to be amplified. But this had to be said.
If I say Sarah Everard, most people know that name.
If I say Sabina Nessa, far fewer do
I almost didn’t want to speak — because it’s women’s voices that need to be amplified. But this had to be said.
If I say Sarah Everard, most people know that name.
If I say Sabina Nessa, far fewer do
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"Overheard in an Oslo cafe, in which Mamdani was described as an American politician who “finally” sounded normal.
“Normal." “Here, (in Norway) taking care of one another through public programs isn’t radical socialism. It’s Tuesday.”
True in most of Europe, especially Nordic countries
“Normal." “Here, (in Norway) taking care of one another through public programs isn’t radical socialism. It’s Tuesday.”
True in most of Europe, especially Nordic countries
November 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
"Overheard in an Oslo cafe, in which Mamdani was described as an American politician who “finally” sounded normal.
“Normal." “Here, (in Norway) taking care of one another through public programs isn’t radical socialism. It’s Tuesday.”
True in most of Europe, especially Nordic countries
“Normal." “Here, (in Norway) taking care of one another through public programs isn’t radical socialism. It’s Tuesday.”
True in most of Europe, especially Nordic countries