Cllr Liam Shrivastava
@liamshrivastava.bsky.social
@lewishamgreenparty.bsky.social Councillor for New Cross Gate and Leader of the Green Group on @lewisham.gov.uk
| Anti-racist, anti-fascist | Work in the migration sector
| Anti-racist, anti-fascist | Work in the migration sector
Pinned
I have today resigned from the Labour party and joined @greenparty.org.uk
Labour has lost its moral compass and we need a bold, eco-socialist vision to take on the far right.
Statement from me 👇
Labour has lost its moral compass and we need a bold, eco-socialist vision to take on the far right.
Statement from me 👇
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Did Labour MPs ever imagine that they would be ending the first period of their first government in more than 14 years with their own Home Secretary feeling the need to publicly deny that she plans to defect to Reform?
November 19, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Did Labour MPs ever imagine that they would be ending the first period of their first government in more than 14 years with their own Home Secretary feeling the need to publicly deny that she plans to defect to Reform?
@brendadacres.bsky.social refusal to take my complaints about the UCKG’s relationship with Lewisham Council seriously was a key factor in me leaving the Labour party to join the Greens.
Reselecting Kim Powell is yet another example of her chaotic leadership.
www.the-londoner.co.uk/another-coun...
Reselecting Kim Powell is yet another example of her chaotic leadership.
www.the-londoner.co.uk/another-coun...
Another council gets embroiled with London’s 'cult-like' church
Plus: the best pub in Angel, TfL fines for rollerskaters and the woman known as Mother Thames, all in today's Monday briefing
www.the-londoner.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
@brendadacres.bsky.social refusal to take my complaints about the UCKG’s relationship with Lewisham Council seriously was a key factor in me leaving the Labour party to join the Greens.
Reselecting Kim Powell is yet another example of her chaotic leadership.
www.the-londoner.co.uk/another-coun...
Reselecting Kim Powell is yet another example of her chaotic leadership.
www.the-londoner.co.uk/another-coun...
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So either Labour need to ask candidates to step aside for the Greens to take on Reform....
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
'Just getting started': Zack Polanski reacts as Greens SECOND in new poll
ZACK Polanski has welcomed a new poll putting his party in second place at Westminster.
www.thenational.scot
October 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
So either Labour need to ask candidates to step aside for the Greens to take on Reform....
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
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Over 100 killed by strikes overnight, including more than 40 children, and now yet more military aggression by Israel in clear violation of the ceasefire.
The UK cannot abide this - Israel cannot be permitted to act with impunity.
news.sky.com/story/israel...
The UK cannot abide this - Israel cannot be permitted to act with impunity.
news.sky.com/story/israel...
Israel carries out fresh strike on Gaza and accuses Hamas of preparing 'imminent terror attack'
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it targeted "terrorist infrastructure".
news.sky.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Over 100 killed by strikes overnight, including more than 40 children, and now yet more military aggression by Israel in clear violation of the ceasefire.
The UK cannot abide this - Israel cannot be permitted to act with impunity.
news.sky.com/story/israel...
The UK cannot abide this - Israel cannot be permitted to act with impunity.
news.sky.com/story/israel...
Thoughts with everyone affected by Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean - absolutely devastating.
Thinking of the many Lewisham residents with relatives in Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Cuba and Haiti
Thinking of the many Lewisham residents with relatives in Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Cuba and Haiti
October 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Thoughts with everyone affected by Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean - absolutely devastating.
Thinking of the many Lewisham residents with relatives in Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Cuba and Haiti
Thinking of the many Lewisham residents with relatives in Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Cuba and Haiti
A packed out meeting hall of @lewishamgreenparty.bsky.social tonight 🤩
Our membership secretary announced we're currently on 2,059 members and rising 🚀
Something special is happening. Get involved at join.greenparty.org.uk 💚
Our membership secretary announced we're currently on 2,059 members and rising 🚀
Something special is happening. Get involved at join.greenparty.org.uk 💚
October 28, 2025 at 11:27 PM
A packed out meeting hall of @lewishamgreenparty.bsky.social tonight 🤩
Our membership secretary announced we're currently on 2,059 members and rising 🚀
Something special is happening. Get involved at join.greenparty.org.uk 💚
Our membership secretary announced we're currently on 2,059 members and rising 🚀
Something special is happening. Get involved at join.greenparty.org.uk 💚
Awaab's Law has now come into effect. But is @lewisham.gov.uk ready to meet it's obligations as a landlord?
After a damning Housing Ombudsman report, I've written to the Cabinet Member and Director for Housing to get assurances for our residents.
#awaabslaw #dampandmould
After a damning Housing Ombudsman report, I've written to the Cabinet Member and Director for Housing to get assurances for our residents.
#awaabslaw #dampandmould
October 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Awaab's Law has now come into effect. But is @lewisham.gov.uk ready to meet it's obligations as a landlord?
After a damning Housing Ombudsman report, I've written to the Cabinet Member and Director for Housing to get assurances for our residents.
#awaabslaw #dampandmould
After a damning Housing Ombudsman report, I've written to the Cabinet Member and Director for Housing to get assurances for our residents.
#awaabslaw #dampandmould
It's been over two weeks since I wrote to Mayor of Lewisham @brendadacres.bsky.social about @lewisham.gov.uk's controversial use of the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Not even an acknowledgment to my request.
Is this how @lewishamlabour.bsky.social treats our local businesses?
Not even an acknowledgment to my request.
Is this how @lewishamlabour.bsky.social treats our local businesses?
I have written to @brendadacres.bsky.social, @ese-erheriene.bsky.social and @jamesjwalsh.bsky.social regarding @lewisham.gov.uk's use of the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) against local businesses and its potential disproportionate impacts on migrant communities.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
It's been over two weeks since I wrote to Mayor of Lewisham @brendadacres.bsky.social about @lewisham.gov.uk's controversial use of the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Not even an acknowledgment to my request.
Is this how @lewishamlabour.bsky.social treats our local businesses?
Not even an acknowledgment to my request.
Is this how @lewishamlabour.bsky.social treats our local businesses?
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Green Party Deputy Leader, @mothinali.bsky.social, has responded ...
October 17, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Green Party Deputy Leader, @mothinali.bsky.social, has responded ...
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We are disappointed and deeply concerned that permanent, live facial recognition technology (FRT) cameras have been installed in Croydon, South London.
www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/332...
www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/332...
October 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We are disappointed and deeply concerned that permanent, live facial recognition technology (FRT) cameras have been installed in Croydon, South London.
www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/332...
www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/332...
Residents need assurances that POCA isn't being used to generate income for @lewisham.gov.uk
Criminalising migrant business owners has serious equality implications - the council needs to show it has met its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty
www.lbc.co.uk/article/fami...
Criminalising migrant business owners has serious equality implications - the council needs to show it has met its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty
www.lbc.co.uk/article/fami...
Lewisham: Brothers face £2.5m fine after Turkish restaurant extractor fan fails planning requirement | LBC
Famly-run Meze Mangal in south London hit with massive fine but Lewisham Council denies punishment is financially motivated
www.lbc.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Residents need assurances that POCA isn't being used to generate income for @lewisham.gov.uk
Criminalising migrant business owners has serious equality implications - the council needs to show it has met its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty
www.lbc.co.uk/article/fami...
Criminalising migrant business owners has serious equality implications - the council needs to show it has met its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty
www.lbc.co.uk/article/fami...
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The Green surge is breaking limits! 😲
Together, we can make hope normal again! 💚
Together, we can make hope normal again! 💚
October 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Green surge is breaking limits! 😲
Together, we can make hope normal again! 💚
Together, we can make hope normal again! 💚
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October 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Lower Bills.
Protect our NHS.
And invest in our communities.
Let's make hope normal again.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Protect our NHS.
And invest in our communities.
Let's make hope normal again.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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
October 13, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Lower Bills.
Protect our NHS.
And invest in our communities.
Let's make hope normal again.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Protect our NHS.
And invest in our communities.
Let's make hope normal again.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
I have written to @brendadacres.bsky.social, @ese-erheriene.bsky.social and @jamesjwalsh.bsky.social regarding @lewisham.gov.uk's use of the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) against local businesses and its potential disproportionate impacts on migrant communities.
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October 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I have written to @brendadacres.bsky.social, @ese-erheriene.bsky.social and @jamesjwalsh.bsky.social regarding @lewisham.gov.uk's use of the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) against local businesses and its potential disproportionate impacts on migrant communities.
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We are fundraising for a film to highlight #TFE, a #PredictivePolicing operation targeting vulnerable #KidsOfColour in schools. Police and profiling systems have no place in education. Surveillance isn't safeguarding. #EndThinkSurveillance 🎬
We are fundraising for a film to highlight #TFE, a #PredictivePolicing operation targeting vulnerable #KidsOfColour in schools. Police and profiling systems have no place in education. Surveillance isn't safeguarding. #EndThinkSurveillance 🎬
Surveillance is not safe guarding
Think Family Education (TFE) is an app that has been in use in schools for several years, in fact The Bristol Cable first reported on TFE in 2021. The app is connected to a council and police databa...
chuffed.org
October 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
chuffed.org/project/1285...
We are fundraising for a film to highlight #TFE, a #PredictivePolicing operation targeting vulnerable #KidsOfColour in schools. Police and profiling systems have no place in education. Surveillance isn't safeguarding. #EndThinkSurveillance 🎬
We are fundraising for a film to highlight #TFE, a #PredictivePolicing operation targeting vulnerable #KidsOfColour in schools. Police and profiling systems have no place in education. Surveillance isn't safeguarding. #EndThinkSurveillance 🎬
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When my niece was in primary school in Lewisham, living nr the South Circular, she + many children in her class had inhalers. Their GP said they were having to prescribe inhalers to ever more children - well above the national average. The reality of air pollution is children struggling to breathe.
London’s #AirPollution has dropped significantly over the last few years; thank you @london.gov.uk!
BUT - at least two monitors are NOT meeting the NO2 annual average (technicalities). The #Brixton & #Lewisham monitors still show exceedances. (See image, from the London Air website).
BUT - at least two monitors are NOT meeting the NO2 annual average (technicalities). The #Brixton & #Lewisham monitors still show exceedances. (See image, from the London Air website).
October 1, 2025 at 10:57 AM
When my niece was in primary school in Lewisham, living nr the South Circular, she + many children in her class had inhalers. Their GP said they were having to prescribe inhalers to ever more children - well above the national average. The reality of air pollution is children struggling to breathe.
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Disappointing but not surprising by Labour. This has happened in a London borough where these policies would directly help so many people, where child and youth services have been cut for years and also where Thames Water has cut water to houses, not repaired leaks, routinely raised prices and more.
Tonight Lewisham Labour voted
❌ Against expanding childcare for families on lowest incomes
❌ Against scrapping the 2-child benefit cap
❌ Against Nationalising Thames Water
If you want a party that stands up for all, join @lewishamgreenparty.bsky.social and let's build an alternative
❌ Against expanding childcare for families on lowest incomes
❌ Against scrapping the 2-child benefit cap
❌ Against Nationalising Thames Water
If you want a party that stands up for all, join @lewishamgreenparty.bsky.social and let's build an alternative
September 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Disappointing but not surprising by Labour. This has happened in a London borough where these policies would directly help so many people, where child and youth services have been cut for years and also where Thames Water has cut water to houses, not repaired leaks, routinely raised prices and more.
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London’s #AirPollution has dropped significantly over the last few years; thank you @london.gov.uk!
BUT - at least two monitors are NOT meeting the NO2 annual average (technicalities). The #Brixton & #Lewisham monitors still show exceedances. (See image, from the London Air website).
BUT - at least two monitors are NOT meeting the NO2 annual average (technicalities). The #Brixton & #Lewisham monitors still show exceedances. (See image, from the London Air website).
October 1, 2025 at 9:23 AM
London’s #AirPollution has dropped significantly over the last few years; thank you @london.gov.uk!
BUT - at least two monitors are NOT meeting the NO2 annual average (technicalities). The #Brixton & #Lewisham monitors still show exceedances. (See image, from the London Air website).
BUT - at least two monitors are NOT meeting the NO2 annual average (technicalities). The #Brixton & #Lewisham monitors still show exceedances. (See image, from the London Air website).
Tonight Lewisham Labour voted
❌ Against expanding childcare for families on lowest incomes
❌ Against scrapping the 2-child benefit cap
❌ Against Nationalising Thames Water
If you want a party that stands up for all, join @lewishamgreenparty.bsky.social and let's build an alternative
❌ Against expanding childcare for families on lowest incomes
❌ Against scrapping the 2-child benefit cap
❌ Against Nationalising Thames Water
If you want a party that stands up for all, join @lewishamgreenparty.bsky.social and let's build an alternative
September 24, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Tonight Lewisham Labour voted
❌ Against expanding childcare for families on lowest incomes
❌ Against scrapping the 2-child benefit cap
❌ Against Nationalising Thames Water
If you want a party that stands up for all, join @lewishamgreenparty.bsky.social and let's build an alternative
❌ Against expanding childcare for families on lowest incomes
❌ Against scrapping the 2-child benefit cap
❌ Against Nationalising Thames Water
If you want a party that stands up for all, join @lewishamgreenparty.bsky.social and let's build an alternative
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Lewisham Greens are bringing a Council motion to demand public ownership of Thames Water.
Alongside <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@compassoffice.bsky.social, we're working with Councils in the Thames Water region to to make their position clear.
Listen to <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:t5srs5tvckq2fvk5dbsmtn7m" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@liamshrivastava.bsky.social talk about why he's bringing the motion here'
Alongside <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@compassoffice.bsky.social, we're working with Councils in the Thames Water region to to make their position clear.
Listen to <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:t5srs5tvckq2fvk5dbsmtn7m" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@liamshrivastava.bsky.social talk about why he's bringing the motion here'
September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Lewisham Greens are bringing a Council motion to demand public ownership of Thames Water.
Alongside <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@compassoffice.bsky.social, we're working with Councils in the Thames Water region to to make their position clear.
Listen to <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:t5srs5tvckq2fvk5dbsmtn7m" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@liamshrivastava.bsky.social talk about why he's bringing the motion here'
Alongside <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@compassoffice.bsky.social, we're working with Councils in the Thames Water region to to make their position clear.
Listen to <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:t5srs5tvckq2fvk5dbsmtn7m" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@liamshrivastava.bsky.social talk about why he's bringing the motion here'
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"My door is always open for conversations with Jeremy and Zarah, two people committed to making our country fairer who I really respect. All my energy is focused on what I can do towards that end, and that’s to keep growing @greenparty.org.uk"
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Green party membership surges after public split between Corbyn and Sultana
Almost 1,400 people sign up in 24 hours to increase party membership by 10% since Zack Polanski’s leadership win this month
www.theguardian.com
September 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"My door is always open for conversations with Jeremy and Zarah, two people committed to making our country fairer who I really respect. All my energy is focused on what I can do towards that end, and that’s to keep growing @greenparty.org.uk"
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
With the growing threat of the far right, egos and historical grievances must not hold us back from the alliance we need in these tumultuous and uncertain times.
My piece in @redpeppermag.bsky.social
www.redpepper.org.uk/political-pa...
My piece in @redpeppermag.bsky.social
www.redpepper.org.uk/political-pa...
How to build a new left-party alliance - Red Pepper
The Green party and the new ‘Your Party’ need collaboration and grassroots organising to forge real change, argues Liam Shrivastava
www.redpepper.org.uk
September 19, 2025 at 7:36 AM
With the growing threat of the far right, egos and historical grievances must not hold us back from the alliance we need in these tumultuous and uncertain times.
My piece in @redpeppermag.bsky.social
www.redpepper.org.uk/political-pa...
My piece in @redpeppermag.bsky.social
www.redpepper.org.uk/political-pa...
Great weekend campaigning in Ladywell, Telegraph Hill and New Cross Gate with @lewishamgreenparty.bsky.social
Spoke to lots of frustrated Labour voters who now intend to vote green 💚
Labour has failed our communities - the Greens are here to replace them. #GetGreensElected
Spoke to lots of frustrated Labour voters who now intend to vote green 💚
Labour has failed our communities - the Greens are here to replace them. #GetGreensElected
September 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Great weekend campaigning in Ladywell, Telegraph Hill and New Cross Gate with @lewishamgreenparty.bsky.social
Spoke to lots of frustrated Labour voters who now intend to vote green 💚
Labour has failed our communities - the Greens are here to replace them. #GetGreensElected
Spoke to lots of frustrated Labour voters who now intend to vote green 💚
Labour has failed our communities - the Greens are here to replace them. #GetGreensElected