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.
“Tackling inequality is our core goal, because that is the best way to redress the power imbalance in our economy. The reason why people are feeling ripped-off right now is because their money is disappearing into the pockets of the super-wealthy.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
“Tackling inequality is our core goal, because that is the best way to redress the power imbalance in our economy. The reason why people are feeling ripped-off right now is because their money is disappearing into the pockets of the super-wealthy.
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“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."
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.
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.
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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.
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It’s happening, #BoldPolitics LIVE with @owenjones.bsky.social and @zackpolanski.bsky.social
Coming from #Bournemouth #GPConf25
Coming from #Bournemouth #GPConf25
October 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
It’s happening, #BoldPolitics LIVE with @owenjones.bsky.social and @zackpolanski.bsky.social
Coming from #Bournemouth #GPConf25
Coming from #Bournemouth #GPConf25
Delivering high quality social housing ticks so many boxes on our social justice check sheet
✅Housing crisis
✅Cost of living crisis
✅Health inequality
✅Resilient communities
Thanks to the determination of Green Party councillors, York City Council will deliver social housing to Passivhaus standards
✅Housing crisis
✅Cost of living crisis
✅Health inequality
✅Resilient communities
Thanks to the determination of Green Party councillors, York City Council will deliver social housing to Passivhaus standards
October 3, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Delivering high quality social housing ticks so many boxes on our social justice check sheet
✅Housing crisis
✅Cost of living crisis
✅Health inequality
✅Resilient communities
Thanks to the determination of Green Party councillors, York City Council will deliver social housing to Passivhaus standards
✅Housing crisis
✅Cost of living crisis
✅Health inequality
✅Resilient communities
Thanks to the determination of Green Party councillors, York City Council will deliver social housing to Passivhaus standards
EMERGENCY
The Global Sumud Flotilla illegally boarded by IDF.
The UK Foreign Office have CLOSED THE PHONELINES with an automated message stating it will not act nor comment on the flotilla.
email [email protected]
With your concern for the flotilla & 13 British on board
The Global Sumud Flotilla illegally boarded by IDF.
The UK Foreign Office have CLOSED THE PHONELINES with an automated message stating it will not act nor comment on the flotilla.
email [email protected]
With your concern for the flotilla & 13 British on board
October 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
EMERGENCY
The Global Sumud Flotilla illegally boarded by IDF.
The UK Foreign Office have CLOSED THE PHONELINES with an automated message stating it will not act nor comment on the flotilla.
email [email protected]
With your concern for the flotilla & 13 British on board
The Global Sumud Flotilla illegally boarded by IDF.
The UK Foreign Office have CLOSED THE PHONELINES with an automated message stating it will not act nor comment on the flotilla.
email [email protected]
With your concern for the flotilla & 13 British on board
The Green Party is rooted in the communities its MPs and Councillors serve.
We are standing firm against those who want to divide our communities.
We are equally committed to cutting people’s bills by tackling corporate greed.
Now is the time to join.GreenParty.org.uk
We are standing firm against those who want to divide our communities.
We are equally committed to cutting people’s bills by tackling corporate greed.
Now is the time to join.GreenParty.org.uk
September 28, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The Green Party is rooted in the communities its MPs and Councillors serve.
We are standing firm against those who want to divide our communities.
We are equally committed to cutting people’s bills by tackling corporate greed.
Now is the time to join.GreenParty.org.uk
We are standing firm against those who want to divide our communities.
We are equally committed to cutting people’s bills by tackling corporate greed.
Now is the time to join.GreenParty.org.uk
September 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
New figures: councils spent £2.8 billion on temporary accommodation for 2024/25 up 25% in a year
Private landlords are cashing in on this crisis
We can’t afford to ignore the need for genuinely affordable social homes – the only solution to the housing emergency.
Private landlords are cashing in on this crisis
We can’t afford to ignore the need for genuinely affordable social homes – the only solution to the housing emergency.
September 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
New figures: councils spent £2.8 billion on temporary accommodation for 2024/25 up 25% in a year
Private landlords are cashing in on this crisis
We can’t afford to ignore the need for genuinely affordable social homes – the only solution to the housing emergency.
Private landlords are cashing in on this crisis
We can’t afford to ignore the need for genuinely affordable social homes – the only solution to the housing emergency.
House building slumps to lowest level since 2020 with job losses and falling confidence in Labour
It’s no surprise that house building is stalling when people can’t afford to save for deposits
This is the perfect time to replace the 1.4 million social homes lost since 1980
It’s no surprise that house building is stalling when people can’t afford to save for deposits
This is the perfect time to replace the 1.4 million social homes lost since 1980
![House building slumps to lowest level since 2020 sees job losses and falling confidence in Labour’s plans to fix the housing crisis.
Latest figures[1] from the construction industry show a sustained and deepening decline in housebuilding in the UK as the slowdown reaches depths not seen since early 2020.The lack of confidence in the sector is resulting in lay-offs and recruitment freezes.
Green Party Spokesperson, Cllr Matthew Snedker said; “The housing crisis is one symptom of the cost of living crisis. Houses remain at historically high prices[2], with most people finding house ownership unaffordable, as wages fail to keep pace with house price inflation. It’s no surprise that house building is stalling when people simply can’t afford to save for deposits when they are struggling to get by”
Most worrying is the slowing down of new work in the pipeline. New orders have fallen for eight months in a row. Even big names in the industry are starting to see their order books dwindle.
This long term downward trend has led to construction companies seeing subdued market conditions, heightened business uncertainty and growing risk aversion among clients.
Cllr Snedker continued “The housing crisis is causing very real damage to communities up and down the country. A record 169,050 children are now homeless in temporary accommodation in England[3], a 12% increase on last year. Homelessness has long-lasting consequences for children with families regularly placed out of area, far away from their school, GP and community. The educational attainment, health and development of homeless children plummets when they become homeless.[4]
“This is the perfect time to take advantage of falling borrowing costs by increasing the supply of public housing. Replacing the 1.4 million social homes lost since 1980[5] would reduce people’s housing costs, bring](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ko65ztavyney3o7ekwwave5r/bafkreigolji7ffukyijaa2nlwpbc5swrxgngvocrxokrsbco7ow5hargdq@jpeg)
![job security to tradespeople and inject much needed confidence into the construction industry.
“The Green Party’s Right Homes, Right Place, Right Price Charter[6] would provide 150,000 new social homes every year through new build and the purchase of ex-council housing stock. It would give local authorities right to buy powers for several categories of property and make sure we keep social homes for local communities in perpetuity.”
ENDS
[1] https://www.pmi.spglobal.com/Public/Home/PressRelease/d53e54e883da40448dcb05af5ed1bf26
[2] https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/housing/bulletins/housingaffordabilityinenglandandwales/2024
[3] https://england.shelter.org.uk/media/press_release/another_record_number_of_children_homeless_in_temporary_accommodation_after_12_increase_in_a_year
[4] https://sharedhealthfoundation.org.uk/our-work/families-experiencing-homelessness/
[5] https://england.shelter.org.uk/support_us/campaigns/social_housing/loss_of_social_housing#:~:text=We're%20selling%20and%20demolishing,of%20650%20social%20rent%20homes.
[6] https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/providing-fairer-greener-homes-for-all/](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ko65ztavyney3o7ekwwave5r/bafkreigo4yxuyktm2d4gdyaa3dykxblfm465vxlinzle2s2dryxmy5n3ai@jpeg)
September 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
House building slumps to lowest level since 2020 with job losses and falling confidence in Labour
It’s no surprise that house building is stalling when people can’t afford to save for deposits
This is the perfect time to replace the 1.4 million social homes lost since 1980
It’s no surprise that house building is stalling when people can’t afford to save for deposits
This is the perfect time to replace the 1.4 million social homes lost since 1980
Congratulations to @lauramanston.bsky.social
on being elected as External Comms Co-ordinator for @greenparty.org.uk
I guess you're my boss now!
on being elected as External Comms Co-ordinator for @greenparty.org.uk
I guess you're my boss now!
September 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Congratulations to @lauramanston.bsky.social
on being elected as External Comms Co-ordinator for @greenparty.org.uk
I guess you're my boss now!
on being elected as External Comms Co-ordinator for @greenparty.org.uk
I guess you're my boss now!
England's social housing has been allowed to dwindle away, with eight times more council homes being sold this year than were built.
Without action, we are consigning millions of households to being stuck on waiting lists and the burden of housing benefit continues to grow.
Without action, we are consigning millions of households to being stuck on waiting lists and the burden of housing benefit continues to grow.
August 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
England's social housing has been allowed to dwindle away, with eight times more council homes being sold this year than were built.
Without action, we are consigning millions of households to being stuck on waiting lists and the burden of housing benefit continues to grow.
Without action, we are consigning millions of households to being stuck on waiting lists and the burden of housing benefit continues to grow.
Protecting and enhancing neighbourhoods with @apsenews.bsky.social
I loved the energy & passion from people
A good job, a good house & good friends make a good life
Resilient communities are the cornerstone. There are as many ways to enhance communities as there are challenges on their cohesion.
I loved the energy & passion from people
A good job, a good house & good friends make a good life
Resilient communities are the cornerstone. There are as many ways to enhance communities as there are challenges on their cohesion.
July 23, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Protecting and enhancing neighbourhoods with @apsenews.bsky.social
I loved the energy & passion from people
A good job, a good house & good friends make a good life
Resilient communities are the cornerstone. There are as many ways to enhance communities as there are challenges on their cohesion.
I loved the energy & passion from people
A good job, a good house & good friends make a good life
Resilient communities are the cornerstone. There are as many ways to enhance communities as there are challenges on their cohesion.
July 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
In Darlington today - Harriet Lamb opens the North East of England Green Party conference & AGM
Great to welcome colleagues to our town.
Great to welcome colleagues to our town.
July 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
In Darlington today - Harriet Lamb opens the North East of England Green Party conference & AGM
Great to welcome colleagues to our town.
Great to welcome colleagues to our town.
Thanks to Eilish Thornton and Billy McAloon who gave me a tour of Darlington Fire Station.
We talked about the challenges that the service meets on a daily basis.
I have nothing but admiration for the work the whole team do to keep us safer at every hour of the day and night.
We talked about the challenges that the service meets on a daily basis.
I have nothing but admiration for the work the whole team do to keep us safer at every hour of the day and night.
July 4, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Thanks to Eilish Thornton and Billy McAloon who gave me a tour of Darlington Fire Station.
We talked about the challenges that the service meets on a daily basis.
I have nothing but admiration for the work the whole team do to keep us safer at every hour of the day and night.
We talked about the challenges that the service meets on a daily basis.
I have nothing but admiration for the work the whole team do to keep us safer at every hour of the day and night.
Climate hazards are not future, but immediate threats.
The @greenparty.org.uk understands that building resilience is crucial in protecting people and communities.
That’s why I welcome the @ukgbc.bsky.social UK Climate Resilience Roadmap:
Download the Roadmap here: content.ukgbc.org/l/977203/wnl...
The @greenparty.org.uk understands that building resilience is crucial in protecting people and communities.
That’s why I welcome the @ukgbc.bsky.social UK Climate Resilience Roadmap:
Download the Roadmap here: content.ukgbc.org/l/977203/wnl...
June 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Climate hazards are not future, but immediate threats.
The @greenparty.org.uk understands that building resilience is crucial in protecting people and communities.
That’s why I welcome the @ukgbc.bsky.social UK Climate Resilience Roadmap:
Download the Roadmap here: content.ukgbc.org/l/977203/wnl...
The @greenparty.org.uk understands that building resilience is crucial in protecting people and communities.
That’s why I welcome the @ukgbc.bsky.social UK Climate Resilience Roadmap:
Download the Roadmap here: content.ukgbc.org/l/977203/wnl...
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) promises many benefits
Faster delivery
Lower carbon
Higher quality & efficiency
Reduced site disruption
But with land value still driving financial decisions, government policy and planning systems lagging behind - these promises are not being delivered.
Faster delivery
Lower carbon
Higher quality & efficiency
Reduced site disruption
But with land value still driving financial decisions, government policy and planning systems lagging behind - these promises are not being delivered.
June 25, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) promises many benefits
Faster delivery
Lower carbon
Higher quality & efficiency
Reduced site disruption
But with land value still driving financial decisions, government policy and planning systems lagging behind - these promises are not being delivered.
Faster delivery
Lower carbon
Higher quality & efficiency
Reduced site disruption
But with land value still driving financial decisions, government policy and planning systems lagging behind - these promises are not being delivered.
Attending the Darlington Association on Disability Independent Living Forum.
Hearing about the serious concerns about the negative effects of proposed cuts to support for disabled people.
Hearing about the serious concerns about the negative effects of proposed cuts to support for disabled people.
June 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Attending the Darlington Association on Disability Independent Living Forum.
Hearing about the serious concerns about the negative effects of proposed cuts to support for disabled people.
Hearing about the serious concerns about the negative effects of proposed cuts to support for disabled people.
I’ve been hearing from employers and trainers that the government’s decision to increase employers NI has cut job vacancies, cut investment and reduced opportunities for people looking for work.
June 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I’ve been hearing from employers and trainers that the government’s decision to increase employers NI has cut job vacancies, cut investment and reduced opportunities for people looking for work.
We’re going to need a bigger graph!
859 councillors, on 170 councils in England and Wales - another record.
But did you know we have nearly 200 more councillors than Reform!
join.greenparty.org.uk
859 councillors, on 170 councils in England and Wales - another record.
But did you know we have nearly 200 more councillors than Reform!
join.greenparty.org.uk
May 3, 2025 at 7:25 AM
We’re going to need a bigger graph!
859 councillors, on 170 councils in England and Wales - another record.
But did you know we have nearly 200 more councillors than Reform!
join.greenparty.org.uk
859 councillors, on 170 councils in England and Wales - another record.
But did you know we have nearly 200 more councillors than Reform!
join.greenparty.org.uk
Thanks to the organisers of Saturday’s trans 🏳️⚧️ rights demo in #Darlington
Huge turnout and proud to be able to say a few words. 💚 you all
The biggest threat to women’s safety is
Huge turnout and proud to be able to say a few words. 💚 you all
The biggest threat to women’s safety is
April 27, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Thanks to the organisers of Saturday’s trans 🏳️⚧️ rights demo in #Darlington
Huge turnout and proud to be able to say a few words. 💚 you all
The biggest threat to women’s safety is
Huge turnout and proud to be able to say a few words. 💚 you all
The biggest threat to women’s safety is