Matthew Snedker
@matthewsnedker.bsky.social
Green Party councillor, College Ward, Darlington. He/him.
Promoted by Mike McTimoney on behalf of Matthew Snedker, both at PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ
Promoted by Mike McTimoney on behalf of Matthew Snedker, both at PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ
There is dismay that another opportunity to tackle the cost of housing crisis has been missed as the latest Labour budget fails to provide clarity to the social housing sector on many key policy areas.
November 29, 2025 at 9:39 AM
There is dismay that another opportunity to tackle the cost of housing crisis has been missed as the latest Labour budget fails to provide clarity to the social housing sector on many key policy areas.
Can't believe that it is a years since the Darlington Community Grocery opened.
I visited again today and heard about the activities and groups that are available there. After speaking with team members and volunteers, I cycled home with a rainbow in the sky.
I visited again today and heard about the activities and groups that are available there. After speaking with team members and volunteers, I cycled home with a rainbow in the sky.
November 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Can't believe that it is a years since the Darlington Community Grocery opened.
I visited again today and heard about the activities and groups that are available there. After speaking with team members and volunteers, I cycled home with a rainbow in the sky.
I visited again today and heard about the activities and groups that are available there. After speaking with team members and volunteers, I cycled home with a rainbow in the sky.
There is a big shift in politics right now.
There is a rise in politicians spreading hate and fear …
And then there is the Green Party who are bringing hope back to people’s lives.
Join.GreenParty.org.uk
There is a rise in politicians spreading hate and fear …
And then there is the Green Party who are bringing hope back to people’s lives.
Join.GreenParty.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:36 AM
There is a big shift in politics right now.
There is a rise in politicians spreading hate and fear …
And then there is the Green Party who are bringing hope back to people’s lives.
Join.GreenParty.org.uk
There is a rise in politicians spreading hate and fear …
And then there is the Green Party who are bringing hope back to people’s lives.
Join.GreenParty.org.uk
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"About 35% of children in Newcastle are growing up in poverty, which is absolutely disgraceful"
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters appeared on #BBCPoliticsNorth on Sunday to discuss the upcoming budget and what the Chancellor should do to alleviate poverty in Newcastle.
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters appeared on #BBCPoliticsNorth on Sunday to discuss the upcoming budget and what the Chancellor should do to alleviate poverty in Newcastle.
November 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
"About 35% of children in Newcastle are growing up in poverty, which is absolutely disgraceful"
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters appeared on #BBCPoliticsNorth on Sunday to discuss the upcoming budget and what the Chancellor should do to alleviate poverty in Newcastle.
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters appeared on #BBCPoliticsNorth on Sunday to discuss the upcoming budget and what the Chancellor should do to alleviate poverty in Newcastle.
“It is a political choice to keep children in poverty whilst billionaires and multi-millionaires get richer. That’s a fact, and any politician who says otherwise doesn’t have the public’s interests at heart."
November 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
“It is a political choice to keep children in poverty whilst billionaires and multi-millionaires get richer. That’s a fact, and any politician who says otherwise doesn’t have the public’s interests at heart."
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For a party that has always, and always will, stand up for refugee rights - join.greenparty.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM
For a party that has always, and always will, stand up for refugee rights - join.greenparty.org.uk
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“Privatisation was the experiment — and it’s failed. We have water companies pumping sewage into our rivers and charging us extra for the privilege.”
Zack Polanski says it’s time to bring water back into public hands on #BBCPoliticsNorth.
Zack Polanski says it’s time to bring water back into public hands on #BBCPoliticsNorth.
October 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“Privatisation was the experiment — and it’s failed. We have water companies pumping sewage into our rivers and charging us extra for the privilege.”
Zack Polanski says it’s time to bring water back into public hands on #BBCPoliticsNorth.
Zack Polanski says it’s time to bring water back into public hands on #BBCPoliticsNorth.
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People are joining because they want to take the fight to Reform.
Thousands are signing up to be part of the team who make hope normal again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
Thousands are signing up to be part of the team who make hope normal again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
October 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
People are joining because they want to take the fight to Reform.
Thousands are signing up to be part of the team who make hope normal again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
Thousands are signing up to be part of the team who make hope normal again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
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Our street surgeries are as popular today as when we started them six years ago.
People say how they are glad that they have Green Party councillors that look after them, listen and respond to their concerns.
People say how they are glad that they have Green Party councillors that look after them, listen and respond to their concerns.
October 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Our street surgeries are as popular today as when we started them six years ago.
People say how they are glad that they have Green Party councillors that look after them, listen and respond to their concerns.
People say how they are glad that they have Green Party councillors that look after them, listen and respond to their concerns.
For everyone who missed our 10th anniversary event…
This write up of the event on Friday perfectly captures the feeling in the room.
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
This write up of the event on Friday perfectly captures the feeling in the room.
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
The night hope came to Darlington, in the form of the new Green Party leader
At a sold-out public meeting, Green Party leader Zack Polanski shoed Darlington what the real politics of hope now looks like
www.thecanary.co
October 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
For everyone who missed our 10th anniversary event…
This write up of the event on Friday perfectly captures the feeling in the room.
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
This write up of the event on Friday perfectly captures the feeling in the room.
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
We’re gonna need a bigger room!
350 people pack Central Hall in #Darlington
Celebrating @darlingtongreens.bsky.social 10th anniversary
Hearing @zackpolanski.bsky.social deliver his message of bold politics and making hope normal again.
350 people pack Central Hall in #Darlington
Celebrating @darlingtongreens.bsky.social 10th anniversary
Hearing @zackpolanski.bsky.social deliver his message of bold politics and making hope normal again.
October 25, 2025 at 7:55 AM
We’re gonna need a bigger room!
350 people pack Central Hall in #Darlington
Celebrating @darlingtongreens.bsky.social 10th anniversary
Hearing @zackpolanski.bsky.social deliver his message of bold politics and making hope normal again.
350 people pack Central Hall in #Darlington
Celebrating @darlingtongreens.bsky.social 10th anniversary
Hearing @zackpolanski.bsky.social deliver his message of bold politics and making hope normal again.
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Amazing reception for Green Party leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social in Darlington tonight 💚🌍🍉
Thanks to @matthewsnedker.bsky.social and the @darlingtongreens.bsky.social for hosting such a great event
Thanks to @matthewsnedker.bsky.social and the @darlingtongreens.bsky.social for hosting such a great event
October 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Amazing reception for Green Party leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social in Darlington tonight 💚🌍🍉
Thanks to @matthewsnedker.bsky.social and the @darlingtongreens.bsky.social for hosting such a great event
Thanks to @matthewsnedker.bsky.social and the @darlingtongreens.bsky.social for hosting such a great event
75% of Brits said they would support a wealth tax of 1% on assets above £10m and 2% on assets above £1bn. This is the exact same wealth tax as that proposed by Zack Polanski’s Green Party, who themselves are enjoying a surge in the polls.
x.com/londoneconomic…
x.com/londoneconomic…
October 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
75% of Brits said they would support a wealth tax of 1% on assets above £10m and 2% on assets above £1bn. This is the exact same wealth tax as that proposed by Zack Polanski’s Green Party, who themselves are enjoying a surge in the polls.
x.com/londoneconomic…
x.com/londoneconomic…
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“The idea that the Labour party are on the left is completely incoherent"
Zack Polanski challenging the tired narrative of the mainstream media is a thing of beauty.
Zack Polanski challenging the tired narrative of the mainstream media is a thing of beauty.
October 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
“The idea that the Labour party are on the left is completely incoherent"
Zack Polanski challenging the tired narrative of the mainstream media is a thing of beauty.
Zack Polanski challenging the tired narrative of the mainstream media is a thing of beauty.
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Who runs Labour’s housing policy? The biggest profit-driven big developers, that’s who.
Not councils, not Mayors with carefully Green-influenced policies, not housing co-ops or charities, not even housing associations. And definitely not homeless families.
Not councils, not Mayors with carefully Green-influenced policies, not housing co-ops or charities, not even housing associations. And definitely not homeless families.
Leaked memo reveals Labour plan to slash affordable homes target trib.al/QKSFLn2
Leaked memo reveals Labour plan to slash affordable homes target
A requirement for developers to build affordable housing in London is set to be cut from 35% of new homes to 20%, in a move councils fear will spread across Britain
inews.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Who runs Labour’s housing policy? The biggest profit-driven big developers, that’s who.
Not councils, not Mayors with carefully Green-influenced policies, not housing co-ops or charities, not even housing associations. And definitely not homeless families.
Not councils, not Mayors with carefully Green-influenced policies, not housing co-ops or charities, not even housing associations. And definitely not homeless families.
I’m British and I carry my migrant heritage in my surname.
It shows my Danish roots, via the Netherlands, every time I write or say my name.
I have Scottish (Reed) and French (Guilbert) blood in my veins too.
I’m proud of my country because, not despite, of migration.
It shows my Danish roots, via the Netherlands, every time I write or say my name.
I have Scottish (Reed) and French (Guilbert) blood in my veins too.
I’m proud of my country because, not despite, of migration.
October 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I’m British and I carry my migrant heritage in my surname.
It shows my Danish roots, via the Netherlands, every time I write or say my name.
I have Scottish (Reed) and French (Guilbert) blood in my veins too.
I’m proud of my country because, not despite, of migration.
It shows my Danish roots, via the Netherlands, every time I write or say my name.
I have Scottish (Reed) and French (Guilbert) blood in my veins too.
I’m proud of my country because, not despite, of migration.
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"The problem in this country is not immigration. It's inequality." - @elliechowns.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
"The problem in this country is not immigration. It's inequality." - @elliechowns.bsky.social
What's the biggest barrier to households taking the leap to energy efficiency?
💷Cost is definitely a factor
⚒️Disruption and hassle
But a huge blockage is lack of confidence in the system
👷♂️Cowboy installers
📑Impenetrable paperwork
💤Long delays
‼️And now failure rates as high as 98%
💷Cost is definitely a factor
⚒️Disruption and hassle
But a huge blockage is lack of confidence in the system
👷♂️Cowboy installers
📑Impenetrable paperwork
💤Long delays
‼️And now failure rates as high as 98%
UK energy efficiency sector in crisis: New NAO report finds a staggering 98% failure rate for external wall insulation installed since 2022 under ECO scheme.
It's a tragedy for the households suffering from poor installs and a massive setback for public confidence in the insulation industry.
🧵
It's a tragedy for the households suffering from poor installs and a massive setback for public confidence in the insulation industry.
🧵
October 14, 2025 at 9:52 AM
What's the biggest barrier to households taking the leap to energy efficiency?
💷Cost is definitely a factor
⚒️Disruption and hassle
But a huge blockage is lack of confidence in the system
👷♂️Cowboy installers
📑Impenetrable paperwork
💤Long delays
‼️And now failure rates as high as 98%
💷Cost is definitely a factor
⚒️Disruption and hassle
But a huge blockage is lack of confidence in the system
👷♂️Cowboy installers
📑Impenetrable paperwork
💤Long delays
‼️And now failure rates as high as 98%
The next elections are shaping up to be Green Party vs Reform.
If you want to be part of a party that brings the bold politics of hope to our communities and stands firm against the wealthy who are focussed on dividing our communities, join us.
join.greenparty.org.uk
If you want to be part of a party that brings the bold politics of hope to our communities and stands firm against the wealthy who are focussed on dividing our communities, join us.
join.greenparty.org.uk
October 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The next elections are shaping up to be Green Party vs Reform.
If you want to be part of a party that brings the bold politics of hope to our communities and stands firm against the wealthy who are focussed on dividing our communities, join us.
join.greenparty.org.uk
If you want to be part of a party that brings the bold politics of hope to our communities and stands firm against the wealthy who are focussed on dividing our communities, join us.
join.greenparty.org.uk
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Latest poll puts Greens just two points behind Labour. When I said we weren't here to be disappointed in Labour but to replace them, I meant it.
Join us and let's make hope normal again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
Join us and let's make hope normal again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
October 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Latest poll puts Greens just two points behind Labour. When I said we weren't here to be disappointed in Labour but to replace them, I meant it.
Join us and let's make hope normal again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
Join us and let's make hope normal again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
Join the tens of thousands of people who find our bold and positive messages brings them hope for a fairer future for everyone.
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October 9, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Join the tens of thousands of people who find our bold and positive messages brings them hope for a fairer future for everyone.
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I’m excited to announce that Zack Polanski will be in Darlington on 24 October.
Be sure to follow Darlington Borough Greens to be alerted when tickets become available.
Be sure to follow Darlington Borough Greens to be alerted when tickets become available.
This is your opportunity to meet Zack Polanski in Darlington.
People are excited about our bold message of real hope - real change.
Tickets will be available soon.
But if you want to have access to the member’s meeting - you’ll need to join the Green Party.
join.greenparty.org.uk
People are excited about our bold message of real hope - real change.
Tickets will be available soon.
But if you want to have access to the member’s meeting - you’ll need to join the Green Party.
join.greenparty.org.uk
October 7, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I’m excited to announce that Zack Polanski will be in Darlington on 24 October.
Be sure to follow Darlington Borough Greens to be alerted when tickets become available.
Be sure to follow Darlington Borough Greens to be alerted when tickets become available.
Has a political broadcast ever made you feel this good, this proud, this inspired?
Instead of telling us to distrust or disbelieve another party, Zack offers us hope and a fair future for everyone.
youtu.be/qxt4HCjd7VA?...
Instead of telling us to distrust or disbelieve another party, Zack offers us hope and a fair future for everyone.
youtu.be/qxt4HCjd7VA?...
Let's Make Hope Normal Again - Green Party Political Broadcast
YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales
youtu.be
October 7, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Has a political broadcast ever made you feel this good, this proud, this inspired?
Instead of telling us to distrust or disbelieve another party, Zack offers us hope and a fair future for everyone.
youtu.be/qxt4HCjd7VA?...
Instead of telling us to distrust or disbelieve another party, Zack offers us hope and a fair future for everyone.
youtu.be/qxt4HCjd7VA?...
Having spoken on several occasions with a constituent whose family continues to suffer the injustice of this cover up, I’d like to encourage you to consider signing this petition.
🚨I'm joining ChinookJustice in calling on Keir Starmer to hold a judge-led public inquiry.
The Prime Minister promised transparency & accountability in public office. His disgraceful decision to deny the families an opportunity to find out the truth is the opposite of that
youtu.be/qdGh2sB7mLw?...
The Prime Minister promised transparency & accountability in public office. His disgraceful decision to deny the families an opportunity to find out the truth is the opposite of that
youtu.be/qdGh2sB7mLw?...
October 7, 2025
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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October 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Having spoken on several occasions with a constituent whose family continues to suffer the injustice of this cover up, I’d like to encourage you to consider signing this petition.