Ani Townsend
@anist.bsky.social
Milliner | Feminist | Visual artist | Queer | Disabled | neurospicy | 1of34| Bristol Green Cllr ~ Culture Lead | GPEW | them/they
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Ani Townsend
@anist.bsky.social
· Sep 5
I don't want a tolerant society, I want an intolerant one.
Intolerant of xenophobia, Islamophobia, anti-semitism, homophobia, misogyny, transphobia, poverty, ablism, bigotry & injustice.
Intolerant of xenophobia, Islamophobia, anti-semitism, homophobia, misogyny, transphobia, poverty, ablism, bigotry & injustice.
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By-election latest:
A Green Party source tells me the response in Gorton today has been so positive that they're reallocating resources to Denton.
They claim ex-Labour voters say they can't vote for the party with Starmer as leader, so tactical voting doesn't come into it.
A Green Party source tells me the response in Gorton today has been so positive that they're reallocating resources to Denton.
They claim ex-Labour voters say they can't vote for the party with Starmer as leader, so tactical voting doesn't come into it.
January 31, 2026 at 3:22 PM
By-election latest:
A Green Party source tells me the response in Gorton today has been so positive that they're reallocating resources to Denton.
They claim ex-Labour voters say they can't vote for the party with Starmer as leader, so tactical voting doesn't come into it.
A Green Party source tells me the response in Gorton today has been so positive that they're reallocating resources to Denton.
They claim ex-Labour voters say they can't vote for the party with Starmer as leader, so tactical voting doesn't come into it.
Well well well… what a surprise that such a staunch ‘defender’ of women and girls is indeed actually best chums with Epstein and apparently Andrew too.
Said no one, because we knew it was never about protecting women and girls, it was always about protecting the patriarchy.
Said no one, because we knew it was never about protecting women and girls, it was always about protecting the patriarchy.
I’m sure JK Rowling will be offering a clear and immediate explanation for why her team wanted Jeffrey Epstein to be present at the launch of her broadway musical, a full ten years after he was convicted. I imagine she’s outraged about this revelation, doubtless very damaging to a children’s author.
JK Rowling's team invited Jeffery Epstein to the deathly hallows play and to a Harry potter dinner.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
February 2, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Well well well… what a surprise that such a staunch ‘defender’ of women and girls is indeed actually best chums with Epstein and apparently Andrew too.
Said no one, because we knew it was never about protecting women and girls, it was always about protecting the patriarchy.
Said no one, because we knew it was never about protecting women and girls, it was always about protecting the patriarchy.
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My first canvass in Gorton & Denton.
Lidl here not quite showing the upbeat Longsight in front of us.
Doorstep responses:
- "Labour have had their day. They took us for granted"
- "Reform have to be stopped"
- "Greens get us"
Game on!
Lidl here not quite showing the upbeat Longsight in front of us.
Doorstep responses:
- "Labour have had their day. They took us for granted"
- "Reform have to be stopped"
- "Greens get us"
Game on!
January 24, 2026 at 7:49 PM
My first canvass in Gorton & Denton.
Lidl here not quite showing the upbeat Longsight in front of us.
Doorstep responses:
- "Labour have had their day. They took us for granted"
- "Reform have to be stopped"
- "Greens get us"
Game on!
Lidl here not quite showing the upbeat Longsight in front of us.
Doorstep responses:
- "Labour have had their day. They took us for granted"
- "Reform have to be stopped"
- "Greens get us"
Game on!
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So necessary, so welcome, so late, and so insufficient from our Government.
The UK government has confirmed it will finally recognise the state of Palestine - a welcome step.
But this must be accompanied by real, concrete actions to bring an end to the genocide in Gaza, including boycotts, sanctions and the end of arms sales to Israel.
But this must be accompanied by real, concrete actions to bring an end to the genocide in Gaza, including boycotts, sanctions and the end of arms sales to Israel.
September 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
So necessary, so welcome, so late, and so insufficient from our Government.
An amazing win for @zackpolanski.bsky.social who will be backed up by @mothinali.bsky.social & @rachelmillward.bsky.social as deputies plus a fresh new GPEx
Huge things await the party, well done to everyone who stood for the various roles, all with the shared goal of climate & social justice 💚🌍🏳️⚧️✊💚
Huge things await the party, well done to everyone who stood for the various roles, all with the shared goal of climate & social justice 💚🌍🏳️⚧️✊💚
Congratulations to the newly elected Leader of the Green Party of England & Wales, @zackpolanski.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
An amazing win for @zackpolanski.bsky.social who will be backed up by @mothinali.bsky.social & @rachelmillward.bsky.social as deputies plus a fresh new GPEx
Huge things await the party, well done to everyone who stood for the various roles, all with the shared goal of climate & social justice 💚🌍🏳️⚧️✊💚
Huge things await the party, well done to everyone who stood for the various roles, all with the shared goal of climate & social justice 💚🌍🏳️⚧️✊💚
✳️Last couple of days to go!
Please remember to vote for GPEx as well as leadership team, and remind every member you know! Voting closes midday on Saturday, don’t leave it too late & get caught out!
Please remember to vote for GPEx as well as leadership team, and remind every member you know! Voting closes midday on Saturday, don’t leave it too late & get caught out!
August 27, 2025 at 9:14 AM
✳️Last couple of days to go!
Please remember to vote for GPEx as well as leadership team, and remind every member you know! Voting closes midday on Saturday, don’t leave it too late & get caught out!
Please remember to vote for GPEx as well as leadership team, and remind every member you know! Voting closes midday on Saturday, don’t leave it too late & get caught out!
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Call BS on the Lies
⏳Final week to sign up to the Green Party.
🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.
🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.
August 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Call BS on the Lies
“Shame on you” chant the anti fascist counter protesters trying to prevent a group of far right, racist anti migrant bullies from getting to what they think is an asylum hotel whilst Avon & Somerset Police attempt to ‘facilitate’ the march.
August 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
“Shame on you” chant the anti fascist counter protesters trying to prevent a group of far right, racist anti migrant bullies from getting to what they think is an asylum hotel whilst Avon & Somerset Police attempt to ‘facilitate’ the march.
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... who I'd be upset about if they won. Hoping we can have two of those talents as our next deputy leaders
In case it is of interest to anyone, here are my top four, in order of preference -
@anist.bsky.social
@rachelmillward.bsky.social
@greenantoinette.bsky.social
Ash Routh
#GreensElect 2/2
In case it is of interest to anyone, here are my top four, in order of preference -
@anist.bsky.social
@rachelmillward.bsky.social
@greenantoinette.bsky.social
Ash Routh
#GreensElect 2/2
August 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
... who I'd be upset about if they won. Hoping we can have two of those talents as our next deputy leaders
In case it is of interest to anyone, here are my top four, in order of preference -
@anist.bsky.social
@rachelmillward.bsky.social
@greenantoinette.bsky.social
Ash Routh
#GreensElect 2/2
In case it is of interest to anyone, here are my top four, in order of preference -
@anist.bsky.social
@rachelmillward.bsky.social
@greenantoinette.bsky.social
Ash Routh
#GreensElect 2/2
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I have just voted for #DeputyLeader in the #GPEWelections - the toughest of the races! I thought (and read, and watched) a lot about how to vote, not just because it is such a big field, but because there is so much talent and experience among them. And really - there is not a single candidate...1/2
August 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I have just voted for #DeputyLeader in the #GPEWelections - the toughest of the races! I thought (and read, and watched) a lot about how to vote, not just because it is such a big field, but because there is so much talent and experience among them. And really - there is not a single candidate...1/2
In partnership with St Mungos, the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol has been activated due to hot weather.
This means that there is emergency support available for rough sleepers.
This means that there is emergency support available for rough sleepers.
August 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
In partnership with St Mungos, the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol has been activated due to hot weather.
This means that there is emergency support available for rough sleepers.
This means that there is emergency support available for rough sleepers.
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Today, I and other @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social members and councillors stood shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of others to protect a hotel housing asylum seekers, calling out the poisonous bigotry corrupting our society.
We've done it before. We'll do it again. Solidarity ✊
We've done it before. We'll do it again. Solidarity ✊
August 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Today, I and other @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social members and councillors stood shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of others to protect a hotel housing asylum seekers, calling out the poisonous bigotry corrupting our society.
We've done it before. We'll do it again. Solidarity ✊
We've done it before. We'll do it again. Solidarity ✊
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“This is about years and years of austerity. This is about years and years of no council housing being built. This is about years and years and years of all of us being undermined by a system that’s not fit for purpose,” added Green councillor for Eastville Lorraine Francis.
August 11, 2025 at 9:26 AM
“This is about years and years of austerity. This is about years and years of no council housing being built. This is about years and years and years of all of us being undermined by a system that’s not fit for purpose,” added Green councillor for Eastville Lorraine Francis.
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“It’s really important to come out and show fascism how many people in #Bristol say ‘no, this is not a space for them’, and to show the migrants and most marginalised communities how we stand up for them and alongside them,” said @anist.bsky.social.
Angry scenes in Bristol as counter-protest stops hotel demo
A major police operation, but no repeat of last year's violent scenes
www.bristolpost.co.uk
August 11, 2025 at 9:26 AM
“It’s really important to come out and show fascism how many people in #Bristol say ‘no, this is not a space for them’, and to show the migrants and most marginalised communities how we stand up for them and alongside them,” said @anist.bsky.social.
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Greens were among those standing against the far right to protect a hotel housing asylum seekers this weekend ✊
Angry scenes in Bristol as counter-protest stops hotel demo
A major police operation, but no repeat of last year's violent scenes
www.bristolpost.co.uk
August 11, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Greens were among those standing against the far right to protect a hotel housing asylum seekers this weekend ✊
Bristol is ANTI FASCIST
Who’s streets?
Our streets!
Anti fascists out in force today to protect an asylum hotel
#refugeesWelcomeHere
#cityofsanctuary
#bristol
Who’s streets?
Our streets!
Anti fascists out in force today to protect an asylum hotel
#refugeesWelcomeHere
#cityofsanctuary
#bristol
August 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Bristol is ANTI FASCIST
Who’s streets?
Our streets!
Anti fascists out in force today to protect an asylum hotel
#refugeesWelcomeHere
#cityofsanctuary
#bristol
Who’s streets?
Our streets!
Anti fascists out in force today to protect an asylum hotel
#refugeesWelcomeHere
#cityofsanctuary
#bristol
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🗳️ I’ve cast my votes for @greenparty.org.uk Deputy Leader/s:
Based on the candidates’ public performances during the election - hustings, interviews, posts
1. @anist.bsky.social
2. @greenantoinette.bsky.social
Ani and Antoinette are standouts
Principled
Persuasive
Ready to lead
1/
Based on the candidates’ public performances during the election - hustings, interviews, posts
1. @anist.bsky.social
2. @greenantoinette.bsky.social
Ani and Antoinette are standouts
Principled
Persuasive
Ready to lead
1/
🗳️ I’ve just cast my vote for @greenparty.org.uk leader:
1. @zackpolanski.bsky.social
2. RON (Re-Open Nominations)
⛔ I will not support @adrianramsay.bsky.social and @elliechowns.bsky.social while they endorse legislation that enables legal discrimination against Trans+ people
#BackZack
1. @zackpolanski.bsky.social
2. RON (Re-Open Nominations)
⛔ I will not support @adrianramsay.bsky.social and @elliechowns.bsky.social while they endorse legislation that enables legal discrimination against Trans+ people
#BackZack
August 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
🗳️ I’ve cast my votes for @greenparty.org.uk Deputy Leader/s:
Based on the candidates’ public performances during the election - hustings, interviews, posts
1. @anist.bsky.social
2. @greenantoinette.bsky.social
Ani and Antoinette are standouts
Principled
Persuasive
Ready to lead
1/
Based on the candidates’ public performances during the election - hustings, interviews, posts
1. @anist.bsky.social
2. @greenantoinette.bsky.social
Ani and Antoinette are standouts
Principled
Persuasive
Ready to lead
1/
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Please review the candidate scores based on their responses to our pledges.
The pledges, scoring, and responses from the candidates can be found at bit.ly/vegncr .
Go vegan, live long, and let animals prosper 🖖🏽🌱
#vegangreens #vegangreensuk @greenparty.org.uk #politics #pledges #ukpolitics
The pledges, scoring, and responses from the candidates can be found at bit.ly/vegncr .
Go vegan, live long, and let animals prosper 🖖🏽🌱
#vegangreens #vegangreensuk @greenparty.org.uk #politics #pledges #ukpolitics
August 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Please review the candidate scores based on their responses to our pledges.
The pledges, scoring, and responses from the candidates can be found at bit.ly/vegncr .
Go vegan, live long, and let animals prosper 🖖🏽🌱
#vegangreens #vegangreensuk @greenparty.org.uk #politics #pledges #ukpolitics
The pledges, scoring, and responses from the candidates can be found at bit.ly/vegncr .
Go vegan, live long, and let animals prosper 🖖🏽🌱
#vegangreens #vegangreensuk @greenparty.org.uk #politics #pledges #ukpolitics
Try to take a photo of the dog, only get his butt poking out of a bush.
Try to photograph the canal, get photobombed.
Also ooo Heron!
Appreciating the work of the Canal & River Trust, looking after our precious waterways (who were out working today)
Try to photograph the canal, get photobombed.
Also ooo Heron!
Appreciating the work of the Canal & River Trust, looking after our precious waterways (who were out working today)
August 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Try to take a photo of the dog, only get his butt poking out of a bush.
Try to photograph the canal, get photobombed.
Also ooo Heron!
Appreciating the work of the Canal & River Trust, looking after our precious waterways (who were out working today)
Try to photograph the canal, get photobombed.
Also ooo Heron!
Appreciating the work of the Canal & River Trust, looking after our precious waterways (who were out working today)
Recap : 🌍🏳️⚧️🌱
🏳️⚧️ I’m standing, not just as a candidate for DEPUTY LEADER—but as a member of the trans and non-binary community who’s had enough. 😤
Enough of our conferences have been hijacked by a loud minority of anti-trans activists.
This is sabotage and it’s time we did something about it…
#ani4deputy
Enough of our conferences have been hijacked by a loud minority of anti-trans activists.
This is sabotage and it’s time we did something about it…
#ani4deputy
August 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Recap : 🌍🏳️⚧️🌱
Recap : 🔥🌍🌱
🔥 The political system is broken—and people are DONE with empty words.
The Green Party must lead with inclusion, integrity, and real impact.
That’s why I’m running for Deputy Leader.
It’s time to fight for the future. Let’s make change happen!
anitownsend.com
The Green Party must lead with inclusion, integrity, and real impact.
That’s why I’m running for Deputy Leader.
It’s time to fight for the future. Let’s make change happen!
anitownsend.com
August 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Recap : 🔥🌍🌱
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Just ranked you first 💚
August 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Just ranked you first 💚
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A quick thread to tell people who I've voted (my first choices) for in the Green Party internal elections:
Leader: @zackpolanski.bsky.social
Deputy: @anist.bsky.social @rachelmillward.bsky.social
Chair: @jonnott.bsky.social
Campaigns: Asma Alam
Publications: David Lloyd
Finance: Imtiaz Ali
Leader: @zackpolanski.bsky.social
Deputy: @anist.bsky.social @rachelmillward.bsky.social
Chair: @jonnott.bsky.social
Campaigns: Asma Alam
Publications: David Lloyd
Finance: Imtiaz Ali
August 1, 2025 at 11:54 AM
A quick thread to tell people who I've voted (my first choices) for in the Green Party internal elections:
Leader: @zackpolanski.bsky.social
Deputy: @anist.bsky.social @rachelmillward.bsky.social
Chair: @jonnott.bsky.social
Campaigns: Asma Alam
Publications: David Lloyd
Finance: Imtiaz Ali
Leader: @zackpolanski.bsky.social
Deputy: @anist.bsky.social @rachelmillward.bsky.social
Chair: @jonnott.bsky.social
Campaigns: Asma Alam
Publications: David Lloyd
Finance: Imtiaz Ali
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Me at 12pm, logging in to vote for @zackpolanski.bsky.social @anist.bsky.social & @frankadlingtons.bsky.social
a pink starfish with the words today 's the daaaay
ALT: a pink starfish with the words today 's the daaaay
media.tenor.com
August 1, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Me at 12pm, logging in to vote for @zackpolanski.bsky.social @anist.bsky.social & @frankadlingtons.bsky.social
Please review the candidate scores based on their responses to our pledges.
The scoring and the underlying document ( bit.ly/vegncr ) will be updated as we receive responses from other candidates. We wanted to circulate this since voting starts tomorrow.
The scoring and the underlying document ( bit.ly/vegncr ) will be updated as we receive responses from other candidates. We wanted to circulate this since voting starts tomorrow.
August 1, 2025 at 8:23 AM