Martin Phipps
@martinphipps13.bsky.social
Green Party councillor for City ward Sheffield. For the Republic. He/him
Promoted by Eamonn Ward, 73 Eskdale Road, Sheffield, S6 1SL
Promoted by Eamonn Ward, 73 Eskdale Road, Sheffield, S6 1SL
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Sky News think a Green PM isn't out of the question
This is wild!
This is wild!
November 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Sky News think a Green PM isn't out of the question
This is wild!
This is wild!
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Zohran's campaign was his determination to make New York a city everyone can afford to live in. Huge congratulations!
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.
November 5, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Zohran's campaign was his determination to make New York a city everyone can afford to live in. Huge congratulations!
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.
Unfortunately no time for speeches on Labour's motion “Protecting fair access to IVF treatment” at full council today, but I'm really glad it and our amend passed.
Shocking that gynaecology waiting list is the largest one per 100,000 in South Yorkshire NHS: it's nearly tripled in the last 5 years!
Shocking that gynaecology waiting list is the largest one per 100,000 in South Yorkshire NHS: it's nearly tripled in the last 5 years!
November 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Unfortunately no time for speeches on Labour's motion “Protecting fair access to IVF treatment” at full council today, but I'm really glad it and our amend passed.
Shocking that gynaecology waiting list is the largest one per 100,000 in South Yorkshire NHS: it's nearly tripled in the last 5 years!
Shocking that gynaecology waiting list is the largest one per 100,000 in South Yorkshire NHS: it's nearly tripled in the last 5 years!
Labour have learned absolutely nothing from losing majority control of Sheffield council, and are nationally repeating the same mistakes.
Labour to abolish the committee system 🤦♂️
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...
Labour to abolish the committee system 🤦♂️
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...
Written statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.
questions-statements.parliament.uk
June 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Labour have learned absolutely nothing from losing majority control of Sheffield council, and are nationally repeating the same mistakes.
Labour to abolish the committee system 🤦♂️
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...
Labour to abolish the committee system 🤦♂️
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...
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Urgent: don't cut disability benefits. It is wrong to balance the books by taking from the people who are least able to pay Sign the petition: r.ippl.es/benefit-cuts/
@sheffgreenparty.bsky.social @martinphipps13.bsky.social
@sheffgreenparty.bsky.social @martinphipps13.bsky.social
Petition: No to disability benefit cuts
I’ve just signed to support this campaign – join me
r.ippl.es
March 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Urgent: don't cut disability benefits. It is wrong to balance the books by taking from the people who are least able to pay Sign the petition: r.ippl.es/benefit-cuts/
@sheffgreenparty.bsky.social @martinphipps13.bsky.social
@sheffgreenparty.bsky.social @martinphipps13.bsky.social
Labour are continuing to do a great job... disillusioning voters who thought they'd be getting change 🫠
Proportional representation, now.
UK deserves better than the two Tory parties
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Proportional representation, now.
UK deserves better than the two Tory parties
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rachel Reeves confirms 15% cut to Civil Service running costs
Savings will be from back office and administrative roles rather than front-line services, chancellor tells the BBC.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Labour are continuing to do a great job... disillusioning voters who thought they'd be getting change 🫠
Proportional representation, now.
UK deserves better than the two Tory parties
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Proportional representation, now.
UK deserves better than the two Tory parties
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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BREAKING: Treasury minister @darrenpjones.bsky.social refuses to explain why the government is cutting support for disabled young people instead of taxing the super-rich fairly
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March 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
BREAKING: Treasury minister @darrenpjones.bsky.social refuses to explain why the government is cutting support for disabled young people instead of taxing the super-rich fairly
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Absolutely shocking to see a Labour secretary of state stand at the despatch box and proudly announce slashing support for some of those who need it most - including removing the UC health top-up for young people, as if young disabled people don't exist?! #DisabilityBenefits
March 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Absolutely shocking to see a Labour secretary of state stand at the despatch box and proudly announce slashing support for some of those who need it most - including removing the UC health top-up for young people, as if young disabled people don't exist?! #DisabilityBenefits
Who does this Labour government represent?
They have a big majority with only 33.7% of the vote (and turnout was only 59.8%)
How many people who voted for them did so they could cut disability benefits?
Tax the rich, don't punish those in need of support
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
They have a big majority with only 33.7% of the vote (and turnout was only 59.8%)
How many people who voted for them did so they could cut disability benefits?
Tax the rich, don't punish those in need of support
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The major question thrown up by Labour's benefits plans
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare
www.bbc.co.uk
March 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Who does this Labour government represent?
They have a big majority with only 33.7% of the vote (and turnout was only 59.8%)
How many people who voted for them did so they could cut disability benefits?
Tax the rich, don't punish those in need of support
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
They have a big majority with only 33.7% of the vote (and turnout was only 59.8%)
How many people who voted for them did so they could cut disability benefits?
Tax the rich, don't punish those in need of support
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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This Wednesday (12th March) I will be joining the panel for All Together, One at a Time, @sayitsheffield.bsky.social LGBTQ+ Activism Panel Discussion at Sheffield Central Library
March 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
This Wednesday (12th March) I will be joining the panel for All Together, One at a Time, @sayitsheffield.bsky.social LGBTQ+ Activism Panel Discussion at Sheffield Central Library
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Morning ☕️ I can’t believe my petition is now less than 1000 signatures away from a government debate. I’ve been doing this with no evangelical 💰 media or Twitter. Please share and help get this over the line. Protect us from MAGA fascism petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
March 5, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Morning ☕️ I can’t believe my petition is now less than 1000 signatures away from a government debate. I’ve been doing this with no evangelical 💰 media or Twitter. Please share and help get this over the line. Protect us from MAGA fascism petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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✍ Dear Labour,
Some ideas to tackle poverty 👇
✔ Scrap the two-child benefit cap.
✔ Bring back winter fuel payments.
✔ Insulate homes.
Yours,
The Green Party
Some ideas to tackle poverty 👇
✔ Scrap the two-child benefit cap.
✔ Bring back winter fuel payments.
✔ Insulate homes.
Yours,
The Green Party
A new poll has found 70% of healthcare workers see patients unable to pay energy bills.
Remember, scrapping the winter fuel allowance, not investing in cheap renewables and not insulating homes are all political choices.
Government could choose to lift people out of poverty.
Remember, scrapping the winter fuel allowance, not investing in cheap renewables and not insulating homes are all political choices.
Government could choose to lift people out of poverty.
March 4, 2025 at 10:43 AM
✍ Dear Labour,
Some ideas to tackle poverty 👇
✔ Scrap the two-child benefit cap.
✔ Bring back winter fuel payments.
✔ Insulate homes.
Yours,
The Green Party
Some ideas to tackle poverty 👇
✔ Scrap the two-child benefit cap.
✔ Bring back winter fuel payments.
✔ Insulate homes.
Yours,
The Green Party
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We are doing ok for followers but this account hasn’t really picked up like Blue Bird did and the working hypothesis on this is that BlueSky has all the nice people on it and they know how to navigate life and #Sheffield and it makes them happier and more pleasant.
March 1, 2025 at 8:22 AM
We are doing ok for followers but this account hasn’t really picked up like Blue Bird did and the working hypothesis on this is that BlueSky has all the nice people on it and they know how to navigate life and #Sheffield and it makes them happier and more pleasant.
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This is PATHETIC!
Labour taking nationalisation off the table before it even STARTS its review of Water sector.
Tell them we’re having none of it👇💪💪
Labour taking nationalisation off the table before it even STARTS its review of Water sector.
Tell them we’re having none of it👇💪💪
🚨BREAKING - Steve Reed has just launched the biggest review into the water sector since privatisation.
But wait…..he says the commission can’t even consider public ownership. 🤯
We need to act quickly to change his mind. ⏰
Sign our petition now ✍️
weownit.org.uk/act-now/stev...
But wait…..he says the commission can’t even consider public ownership. 🤯
We need to act quickly to change his mind. ⏰
Sign our petition now ✍️
weownit.org.uk/act-now/stev...
Steve Reed: include public ownership as an option in your independent commission on the water sector. | We Own It
Steve Reed must put public ownership back on the table.
weownit.org.uk
February 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
This is PATHETIC!
Labour taking nationalisation off the table before it even STARTS its review of Water sector.
Tell them we’re having none of it👇💪💪
Labour taking nationalisation off the table before it even STARTS its review of Water sector.
Tell them we’re having none of it👇💪💪
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ICYMI:
Know we need so much better than this Labour government?
Want to stop Reform?
It's time to join @greenparty.org.uk
Listen here ⬇️
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Know we need so much better than this Labour government?
Want to stop Reform?
It's time to join @greenparty.org.uk
Listen here ⬇️
open.spotify.com/episode/2Cmo...
Novara FM: The Green Party vs Something New w/ James Schneider and Zack Polanski
Novara Media · Episode
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February 24, 2025 at 8:06 AM
ICYMI:
Know we need so much better than this Labour government?
Want to stop Reform?
It's time to join @greenparty.org.uk
Listen here ⬇️
open.spotify.com/episode/2Cmo...
Know we need so much better than this Labour government?
Want to stop Reform?
It's time to join @greenparty.org.uk
Listen here ⬇️
open.spotify.com/episode/2Cmo...
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“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
February 22, 2025 at 4:50 AM
“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
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Free speech "is in retreat" in Britain, says JD Vance, who is part of a Government which is now targeting critical news organisations with politically-motivated investigations, while banning others from the White House for the crime of referring to the Gulf of Mexico by its actual name
February 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Free speech "is in retreat" in Britain, says JD Vance, who is part of a Government which is now targeting critical news organisations with politically-motivated investigations, while banning others from the White House for the crime of referring to the Gulf of Mexico by its actual name
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What’s the point in refusing citizenship to refugees who have ‘made a dangerous journey’?
What’s the point in publishing footage of people being deported?
I’m sorry to say that this is simply a continuation of the performative cruelty we saw from the Conservatives.
What’s the point in publishing footage of people being deported?
I’m sorry to say that this is simply a continuation of the performative cruelty we saw from the Conservatives.
February 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM
What’s the point in refusing citizenship to refugees who have ‘made a dangerous journey’?
What’s the point in publishing footage of people being deported?
I’m sorry to say that this is simply a continuation of the performative cruelty we saw from the Conservatives.
What’s the point in publishing footage of people being deported?
I’m sorry to say that this is simply a continuation of the performative cruelty we saw from the Conservatives.
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Labour's disgusting deportation stunt this week wasn't just morally bankrupt, it was politically stupid. Politicians need to find the backbone to be honest about the real source of our problems: the wealthy elite draining money from our communities
metro.co.uk/2025/02/11/l...
metro.co.uk/2025/02/11/l...
Labour's Reform copycat strategy plays into Farage's hands
Migration is good for this country – and it’s time more politicians had the guts to say it.
metro.co.uk
February 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Labour's disgusting deportation stunt this week wasn't just morally bankrupt, it was politically stupid. Politicians need to find the backbone to be honest about the real source of our problems: the wealthy elite draining money from our communities
metro.co.uk/2025/02/11/l...
metro.co.uk/2025/02/11/l...
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When they're not trashing climate commitments, they're trying to outdo Reform 🥀
We're not standing for that. Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
We're not standing for that. Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
February 10, 2025 at 11:17 AM
When they're not trashing climate commitments, they're trying to outdo Reform 🥀
We're not standing for that. Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
We're not standing for that. Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
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Labour are making inequality in the UK even worse.
And rather than reverse - they're now blaming vulnerable people instead.
It's just another version of Reform.
Join the alternative: join.greenparty.org.uk
And rather than reverse - they're now blaming vulnerable people instead.
It's just another version of Reform.
Join the alternative: join.greenparty.org.uk
February 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Labour are making inequality in the UK even worse.
And rather than reverse - they're now blaming vulnerable people instead.
It's just another version of Reform.
Join the alternative: join.greenparty.org.uk
And rather than reverse - they're now blaming vulnerable people instead.
It's just another version of Reform.
Join the alternative: join.greenparty.org.uk
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Of course he doesn’t *actually* support it. He is intelligent and knows it would a climate disaster.
He’s just being crushed by the Labour Party machine.
There is an alternative that will always speak out on this join.greenparty.org.uk
He’s just being crushed by the Labour Party machine.
There is an alternative that will always speak out on this join.greenparty.org.uk
February 8, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Of course he doesn’t *actually* support it. He is intelligent and knows it would a climate disaster.
He’s just being crushed by the Labour Party machine.
There is an alternative that will always speak out on this join.greenparty.org.uk
He’s just being crushed by the Labour Party machine.
There is an alternative that will always speak out on this join.greenparty.org.uk
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If you are in need of help or advice in #Sheffield our Advice Line is open 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday, you can call us on: 0808 278 7820
Please see our website for alternative ways to contact us and a range of self help guides: citizensadvicesheffield.org.uk
Please see our website for alternative ways to contact us and a range of self help guides: citizensadvicesheffield.org.uk
Citizens Advice Sheffield
citizensadvicesheffield.org.uk
February 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
If you are in need of help or advice in #Sheffield our Advice Line is open 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday, you can call us on: 0808 278 7820
Please see our website for alternative ways to contact us and a range of self help guides: citizensadvicesheffield.org.uk
Please see our website for alternative ways to contact us and a range of self help guides: citizensadvicesheffield.org.uk
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Next week, Sheffield City Council will become the latest local authority to debate a motion calling for the divestment of pension funds from companies enabling Israel’s grave violations of international law.
We call on ALL Sheffield councillors to support this motion.
We call on ALL Sheffield councillors to support this motion.
January 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Next week, Sheffield City Council will become the latest local authority to debate a motion calling for the divestment of pension funds from companies enabling Israel’s grave violations of international law.
We call on ALL Sheffield councillors to support this motion.
We call on ALL Sheffield councillors to support this motion.
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From Elon Musk to Nigel Farage to Keir Starmer: these people do not care.
They don't care about nature.
They don't care about inequality.
They don't care about you.
We need to challenge the disastrous turn our politics is taking:
Join.greenparty.org.uk
They don't care about nature.
They don't care about inequality.
They don't care about you.
We need to challenge the disastrous turn our politics is taking:
Join.greenparty.org.uk
January 29, 2025 at 11:27 AM
From Elon Musk to Nigel Farage to Keir Starmer: these people do not care.
They don't care about nature.
They don't care about inequality.
They don't care about you.
We need to challenge the disastrous turn our politics is taking:
Join.greenparty.org.uk
They don't care about nature.
They don't care about inequality.
They don't care about you.
We need to challenge the disastrous turn our politics is taking:
Join.greenparty.org.uk