Cllr Barry McKee
@barryndgreen.bsky.social
Green Party Councillor for Bangor West. Beer loving LFC supporter, Pearl Jam 10club member, Boundary Brewing Co-op, Birder & GMB union member
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Pleased to see the jury make this decision.
We need to have eyes wide open this is exactly why the Government wants to abolish juries.
People protesting against a genocide are not the criminals here - it's the politicians who continue to provide cover.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We need to have eyes wide open this is exactly why the Government wants to abolish juries.
People protesting against a genocide are not the criminals here - it's the politicians who continue to provide cover.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Palestine Action protesters not guilty of defence firm burglary
The group are cleared of aggravated burglary over the alleged raid at an Elbit Systems warehouse.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Pleased to see the jury make this decision.
We need to have eyes wide open this is exactly why the Government wants to abolish juries.
People protesting against a genocide are not the criminals here - it's the politicians who continue to provide cover.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We need to have eyes wide open this is exactly why the Government wants to abolish juries.
People protesting against a genocide are not the criminals here - it's the politicians who continue to provide cover.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Green Party councillors in Belfast are calling for a review of the Freedom of the City honour, in light of further information from the newly released Epstein files.
We are seeking it to be removed from George Mitchell and Bill Clinton given what is now known about their behaviour towards women.
We are seeking it to be removed from George Mitchell and Bill Clinton given what is now known about their behaviour towards women.
February 4, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Green Party councillors in Belfast are calling for a review of the Freedom of the City honour, in light of further information from the newly released Epstein files.
We are seeking it to be removed from George Mitchell and Bill Clinton given what is now known about their behaviour towards women.
We are seeking it to be removed from George Mitchell and Bill Clinton given what is now known about their behaviour towards women.
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Andrew Muir has repeatedly promised to end NI Water’s SORPI protection. SORPI is the 2007 deal that shields illegal sewage discharges from criminal prosecution. Despite the Office for Environmental Protection investigation into Belfast Lough spills & Muir’s own admission that “such discharges …
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February 3, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Andrew Muir has repeatedly promised to end NI Water’s SORPI protection. SORPI is the 2007 deal that shields illegal sewage discharges from criminal prosecution. Despite the Office for Environmental Protection investigation into Belfast Lough spills & Muir’s own admission that “such discharges …
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If you are a young person in school or you know such a person, please ask them to complete this (very short!) survey.
We have good numbers but the more we get the easier to present a solid case to decision makers on why this approach to accessing bathrooms needs to be changed!
We have good numbers but the more we get the easier to present a solid case to decision makers on why this approach to accessing bathrooms needs to be changed!
Do you go to school in NI? Have you ever been told you can't use the bathroom at school when you needed to?
We want to hear about your experience with bathroom access at school. Take a few minutes to fill out the survey.
The survey closes Friday 13 February at 5pm! buff.ly/wU99ZFp
We want to hear about your experience with bathroom access at school. Take a few minutes to fill out the survey.
The survey closes Friday 13 February at 5pm! buff.ly/wU99ZFp
February 3, 2026 at 9:37 AM
If you are a young person in school or you know such a person, please ask them to complete this (very short!) survey.
We have good numbers but the more we get the easier to present a solid case to decision makers on why this approach to accessing bathrooms needs to be changed!
We have good numbers but the more we get the easier to present a solid case to decision makers on why this approach to accessing bathrooms needs to be changed!
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Northern Ireland’s first Environment Strategy progress report admits our nature is under “serious” and “unsustainable” pressure. Andrew Muir says there is still “work to be done”.
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Environment: Andrew Muir says 'work to be done' after report
The environment minister says work remains to be done and that more funding and collaboration was needed.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Northern Ireland’s first Environment Strategy progress report admits our nature is under “serious” and “unsustainable” pressure. Andrew Muir says there is still “work to be done”.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c...
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Is it time to devolve transport and infrastructure powers to councils to actually get stuff done? Or as Cllr Brian Smyth eloquently put it “It’s time to put on our big boy and big girl pants and fix obvious problems Sinn Féin and DUP are blocking.
What do think?
What do think?
February 1, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Is it time to devolve transport and infrastructure powers to councils to actually get stuff done? Or as Cllr Brian Smyth eloquently put it “It’s time to put on our big boy and big girl pants and fix obvious problems Sinn Féin and DUP are blocking.
What do think?
What do think?
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Every time a TikTok of mine starts going outside my followers and bubble, it starts being recommended to trolls and haters. 🧵1/5
January 31, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Every time a TikTok of mine starts going outside my followers and bubble, it starts being recommended to trolls and haters. 🧵1/5
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Today in Belfast! ✊🏻🇵🇸
January 31, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Today in Belfast! ✊🏻🇵🇸
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Is this a wasted opportunity and a waste of money?
Cllr Brian Smyth is questioning Stormont’s spending on restricting Hill Steet vehicle access.
Cllr Brian Smyth is questioning Stormont’s spending on restricting Hill Steet vehicle access.
January 31, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Is this a wasted opportunity and a waste of money?
Cllr Brian Smyth is questioning Stormont’s spending on restricting Hill Steet vehicle access.
Cllr Brian Smyth is questioning Stormont’s spending on restricting Hill Steet vehicle access.
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There is no ceasefire. That is the lie we are being sold. Gaza is still under attack. Children are being killed, families freezing in collapsing tents, hunger spreading while the world is told to look away.
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January 31, 2026 at 5:56 AM
There is no ceasefire. That is the lie we are being sold. Gaza is still under attack. Children are being killed, families freezing in collapsing tents, hunger spreading while the world is told to look away.
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The idea of ‘earned settlement’ is racist and classist. 📣 So, why are we calling on allies to complete the Government’s ‘Earned Settlement’ consultation?
Find out more: migrantsrights.org.uk/2026/01/29/e...
#HostileEnvironment #Migration
Find out more: migrantsrights.org.uk/2026/01/29/e...
#HostileEnvironment #Migration
Call to Allies: Complete the ‘Earned Settlement’ Consultation - Migrants' Rights Network
New 'earned settlement' proposals left members of our Network feeling incredibly distressed. We're calling on allies to respond.
migrantsrights.org.uk
January 29, 2026 at 10:31 AM
The idea of ‘earned settlement’ is racist and classist. 📣 So, why are we calling on allies to complete the Government’s ‘Earned Settlement’ consultation?
Find out more: migrantsrights.org.uk/2026/01/29/e...
#HostileEnvironment #Migration
Find out more: migrantsrights.org.uk/2026/01/29/e...
#HostileEnvironment #Migration
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My Freedom of Information request on the failed Hill Street pedestrianisation scheme sums up at a small level, the wider failure of this useless Stormont Executive.
Devolve transport and physical regeneration powers to council. Sinn Fein and the DUP have no interest in making this place work.
Devolve transport and physical regeneration powers to council. Sinn Fein and the DUP have no interest in making this place work.
January 29, 2026 at 3:49 PM
My Freedom of Information request on the failed Hill Street pedestrianisation scheme sums up at a small level, the wider failure of this useless Stormont Executive.
Devolve transport and physical regeneration powers to council. Sinn Fein and the DUP have no interest in making this place work.
Devolve transport and physical regeneration powers to council. Sinn Fein and the DUP have no interest in making this place work.
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There is no ceasefire. That is the lie we are being sold.
Gaza is still under attack. Children are being killed, families freezing in collapsing tents, hunger spreading while the world is told to look away.
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Gaza is still under attack. Children are being killed, families freezing in collapsing tents, hunger spreading while the world is told to look away.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:46 AM
There is no ceasefire. That is the lie we are being sold.
Gaza is still under attack. Children are being killed, families freezing in collapsing tents, hunger spreading while the world is told to look away.
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Gaza is still under attack. Children are being killed, families freezing in collapsing tents, hunger spreading while the world is told to look away.
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Last night, Cllr Kendall & I opposed an above-inflation rates rise in Ards & North Down.
A majority of councillors are in parties that failed to lift the rates cap, that shields the wealthiest while ordinary households are asked to pay more.
That’s a political choice and we voted against it.
A majority of councillors are in parties that failed to lift the rates cap, that shields the wealthiest while ordinary households are asked to pay more.
That’s a political choice and we voted against it.
January 29, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Last night, Cllr Kendall & I opposed an above-inflation rates rise in Ards & North Down.
A majority of councillors are in parties that failed to lift the rates cap, that shields the wealthiest while ordinary households are asked to pay more.
That’s a political choice and we voted against it.
A majority of councillors are in parties that failed to lift the rates cap, that shields the wealthiest while ordinary households are asked to pay more.
That’s a political choice and we voted against it.
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🚨 It's official!
Swift nesting bricks have passed the Scottish Parliament and will now become law.
Swifts are in serious decline across the UK. This will help reverse that trend and make our communities more liveable for birds.
@markruskell.bsky.social and @writerhannah.bsky.social explain 👇
Swift nesting bricks have passed the Scottish Parliament and will now become law.
Swifts are in serious decline across the UK. This will help reverse that trend and make our communities more liveable for birds.
@markruskell.bsky.social and @writerhannah.bsky.social explain 👇
January 28, 2026 at 11:57 AM
🚨 It's official!
Swift nesting bricks have passed the Scottish Parliament and will now become law.
Swifts are in serious decline across the UK. This will help reverse that trend and make our communities more liveable for birds.
@markruskell.bsky.social and @writerhannah.bsky.social explain 👇
Swift nesting bricks have passed the Scottish Parliament and will now become law.
Swifts are in serious decline across the UK. This will help reverse that trend and make our communities more liveable for birds.
@markruskell.bsky.social and @writerhannah.bsky.social explain 👇
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On Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the six million Jewish people and all others murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators, including Roma, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, political opponents and many more.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:56 AM
On Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the six million Jewish people and all others murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators, including Roma, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, political opponents and many more.
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The latest LucidTalk poll has the Greens holding at 4%. After months of growth, that matters. This support is real and it’s sticking.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:12 PM
The latest LucidTalk poll has the Greens holding at 4%. After months of growth, that matters. This support is real and it’s sticking.
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Another good showing for the Greens in the latest Lucidtalk poll, holding at 4% 💪
The shine has come off the Alliance Party, providing weak & ineffective government while people struggle to heat their homes & Lough Neagh lies as a sewer.
The shine has come off the Alliance Party, providing weak & ineffective government while people struggle to heat their homes & Lough Neagh lies as a sewer.
January 26, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Another good showing for the Greens in the latest Lucidtalk poll, holding at 4% 💪
The shine has come off the Alliance Party, providing weak & ineffective government while people struggle to heat their homes & Lough Neagh lies as a sewer.
The shine has come off the Alliance Party, providing weak & ineffective government while people struggle to heat their homes & Lough Neagh lies as a sewer.
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As a local Councillor, if I did something as reckless as Gordon Lyons I would be held accountable by the local government commissioner for standards, and likely suspended or disqualified from my public role.
A Stormont minister though?.. absolutely nothing.
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A Stormont minister though?.. absolutely nothing.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:19 PM
As a local Councillor, if I did something as reckless as Gordon Lyons I would be held accountable by the local government commissioner for standards, and likely suspended or disqualified from my public role.
A Stormont minister though?.. absolutely nothing.
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A Stormont minister though?.. absolutely nothing.
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Labour have blown it. This is it. Time to take on Reform.
Manchesters first Green MP is coming. Join us to help get them elected on Saturday.
actionnetwork.org/events/a-gre...
Manchesters first Green MP is coming. Join us to help get them elected on Saturday.
actionnetwork.org/events/a-gre...
January 25, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Labour have blown it. This is it. Time to take on Reform.
Manchesters first Green MP is coming. Join us to help get them elected on Saturday.
actionnetwork.org/events/a-gre...
Manchesters first Green MP is coming. Join us to help get them elected on Saturday.
actionnetwork.org/events/a-gre...
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Stormont isn’t broken by accident. It protects wealth, sidelines communities and keeps failing on equality, public services and the future our children deserve. Thirty years of the same parties. Crisis after crisis. Managed decline sold as stability.
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January 24, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Stormont isn’t broken by accident. It protects wealth, sidelines communities and keeps failing on equality, public services and the future our children deserve. Thirty years of the same parties. Crisis after crisis. Managed decline sold as stability.
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This minister deliberately named online the very place where displaced people were seeking sanctuary following a racist pogrom. After this disclosure, mobs went there to burn people alive.
'It is the role of the Assembly to decide whether any sanctions should be imposed on the minister.'
'It is the role of the Assembly to decide whether any sanctions should be imposed on the minister.'
Gordon Lyons breached ministerial code with social media post, report finds
Stormont’s Communities Minister Gordon Lyons breached the ministerial code of conduct through social media comments made during rioting in Northern Ireland last year, a report has found.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM
This minister deliberately named online the very place where displaced people were seeking sanctuary following a racist pogrom. After this disclosure, mobs went there to burn people alive.
'It is the role of the Assembly to decide whether any sanctions should be imposed on the minister.'
'It is the role of the Assembly to decide whether any sanctions should be imposed on the minister.'
What a message! Watch and see for yourself, how we can all be part of making hope normal again.
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Help us make hope normal again.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:30 PM
What a message! Watch and see for yourself, how we can all be part of making hope normal again.
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At this point the response from the rest of world, but particularly Europe, should be piss off, we aren't for backing down little man.
He doesn't do normal political convention and should be met with a much tougher kick back. He is weak and a bully.
He doesn't do normal political convention and should be met with a much tougher kick back. He is weak and a bully.
🔴Trump’s Greenland Delusion Runs Aground in Davos
For all his attempted bullying, taunts and threats, Trump’s delusional Davos speech revealed a man who is far weaker than he appears, argues @alexhh.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2026/01/21/d...
For all his attempted bullying, taunts and threats, Trump’s delusional Davos speech revealed a man who is far weaker than he appears, argues @alexhh.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2026/01/21/d...
Trump's Greenland Delusion Runs Aground in Davos
For all his attempted bullying, taunts and threats, Trump's delusional Davos speech revealed a man who is far weaker than he appears, argues Alexandra Hall Hall
bylinetimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:48 PM
At this point the response from the rest of world, but particularly Europe, should be piss off, we aren't for backing down little man.
He doesn't do normal political convention and should be met with a much tougher kick back. He is weak and a bully.
He doesn't do normal political convention and should be met with a much tougher kick back. He is weak and a bully.
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Belfast is now the most congested city in the UK. We can do better.
The Ravenhill Road cycle lane consultation is a real opportunity to create safer, cleaner streets. Young people’s voices must be central to this. I’ve asked the DfI to consult with local schools.
Let's build a cleaner Belfast.
The Ravenhill Road cycle lane consultation is a real opportunity to create safer, cleaner streets. Young people’s voices must be central to this. I’ve asked the DfI to consult with local schools.
Let's build a cleaner Belfast.
January 21, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Belfast is now the most congested city in the UK. We can do better.
The Ravenhill Road cycle lane consultation is a real opportunity to create safer, cleaner streets. Young people’s voices must be central to this. I’ve asked the DfI to consult with local schools.
Let's build a cleaner Belfast.
The Ravenhill Road cycle lane consultation is a real opportunity to create safer, cleaner streets. Young people’s voices must be central to this. I’ve asked the DfI to consult with local schools.
Let's build a cleaner Belfast.