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Green Party Northern Ireland
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Campaigning for social justice, climate action, grassroots democracy and a fairer, greener, cleaner Northern Ireland.

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Published and Promoted by Green Party NI, PO Box 369, Bangor, BT20 9FJ
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Green Party Northern Ireland @greenpartyni.org · Oct 27
Is it hope?

🇮🇪 Ireland just elected Catherine Connolly - a fierce, independent voice backed by Greens and progressives. A victory for people over power.

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A collage of six images celebrating recent Green and progressive political wins. The top left shows Catherine Connolly with text “10th President of Ireland.” The top right features Green Party NI activists with pride and climate banners. The centre shows Zack Polanski with Green Party NI leaders Mal O’Hara and Lesley Veronica with text “Join Green Party Northern Ireland.” The bottom left is a campaign poster for Zack Polanski. The bottom right shows Zohran Mamdani with slogan “For a New York You Can Afford.” The middle right includes Scottish Green leaders Ross Greer and Gillian McKay.
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The woman who manages the world’s most complex logistics operation is tired of seeing her home melt. She votes for the only party with a serious plan for our planet & communities.

Good to see Santa finally getting on board, even if he’s a few seasons late to the party. 😆
An image featuring a graphic titled "Well done Santa! Mrs Claus went green years ago!" on a dark grey background with white snowflakes. On the left is a cartoon illustration of Mrs Claus with white hair in a bun, glasses, and a kind expression, wearing a green and white outfit with a brown belt. On the right, layered over the background, is a screenshot of a Green Party of England and Wales social media post. That post shows a green silhouette of Father Christmas and the text: "Father Christmas has gone green!" The bottom of the image includes the Green Party logo and the promotion details for Green Party NI, based in Bangor.
December 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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The Executive is back nearly 600 days. It's passed just 5 substantive bills.

Politics is stuck in the trenches while real emergencies - soaring bills, hospital waits, a housing crisis - are left to fester.

It's time to ask: is this good enough for the people of Northern Ireland?

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A social media graphic from the Green Party NI outlines a series of interconnected crises in Northern Ireland. The text states: We are in the grip of a housing emergency, with extortionate rents rising faster than in London while government parties slash funding for new social homes. The cost of living soars while wages and benefits lag. Public services are broken, with one in four people on a waiting list, stress over school places, and unfit public transport. It highlights the blue-green algae crisis devastating Lough Neagh as a stark, local warning of the climate crisis. The graphic concludes with the statement: 'But it doesn't have to be this way.' The Green Party NI logo, website URL (greenpartyni.org/join), and legal imprint are at the bottom. A Green Party NI social media graphic presents recent polling data. The headline states: Last week, polling in Northern Ireland puts the Green Party at 5.1 per cent, the largest increase of any party since the 2022 Assembly election. It contrasts this with other parties stagnating or losing ground. The accompanying text argues this growth reflects deep frustration with politics as usual and a hunger for real solutions to unaffordable energy and housing, stagnant wages, and weekly financial anxiety. It positions the Greens as a party with 'courage, compassion and conviction' that believes politics should improve lives, not protect privilege. The words 'SWIPE <<<' prompt viewers to see more. The Green Party NI logo, legal imprint, and website link are included. This Green Party NI graphic contextualizes their 5% polling result. The text argues that in a post-conflict society like Northern Ireland with deeply entrenched voting patterns, 5% is significant. It states this shows people recognize 'business as usual is failing' and are 'ready for something better.' It notes this progress mirrors a wider shift, with the Green Party in England and Wales reaching record polling highs under new leadership, sometimes ahead of Labour and the Conservatives, and membership surging to historic peaks. The Green Party NI logo, website URL, and legal imprint are at the bottom. A Green Party NI graphic explains the reasons behind their growing support. It states this moment is not about electoral success for its own sake, but why people are turning to the Greens: families squeezed by bills, workers struggling while wealth concentrates, young people feeling their future is sacrificed, and fury at a Labour government 'complicit in genocide.' It then outlines the Green message: tackling the cost-of-living crisis by investing in renewables for lower bills and energy independence, and believing in fair taxation of the wealthiest one percent and big corporations to build homes, rebuild services, and protect the planet. The words 'SWIPE <<<' are included. The Green Party NI logo, legal imprint, and website link are visible.
December 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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When you do politics on a shoestring, every share, comment and conversation matters. This message is for everyone who stuck with hope this year when it would have been easier to switch off. For people who challenged the status quo and backed their neighbours.

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December 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Sinn Féin should stop dodging and tell the truth on fox hunting. Their Dáil vote yesterday exposes exactly where they stand.

Fox hunting is vile cruelty dressed up as sport. Sinn Féin wrap themselves in animal welfare language, then repeatedly vote to protect blood sports north and south.

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Promotional graphic showing a traditional fox hunt, with riders in red coats on horseback and a large pack of hounds moving along a country road lined with autumn trees. Overlaid text reads “Sinn Féin: Defending blood sports, betraying animals”, with Green Party NI branding at the bottom.
December 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Imagine a Labour MP using “lefties” as a slur. Shows exactly where they stand - on the right with Tories and Reform.
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Yet another crap video from another Labour MP (Josh Simons) attacking me and "lefties."

Showing us exactly who they are.

They serve only power & weath.

2026 - the year of people power.

Join.greenparty.org.uk
Josh Simons. Because lefties keep
December 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Yet another crap video from another Labour MP (Josh Simons) attacking me and "lefties."

Showing us exactly who they are.

They serve only power & weath.

2026 - the year of people power.

Join.greenparty.org.uk
Josh Simons. Because lefties keep
December 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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People seeking safety are not criminals.

It is not illegal to seek asylum, no matter the circumstances. It is a basic human right.

Migrants and refugees are welcome here.
Green Party NI graphic featuring a blurred photo of a young child in a pink jumper standing among adults, suggesting a crowd of migrants or refugees. Over the image, large bold text in yellow and green reads ‘NO HUMAN IS ILLEGAL’, with smaller white text below saying ‘International Migrants Day’. The Green Party logo appears at the bottom above a white footer bar that reads ‘Published & Promoted by Green Party NI, PO Box 369, Bangor, BT20 9FJ’.
December 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Northern Ireland politics is shifting.

The Greens are now the most popular party among young people, according to the latest polling. Young people know the system is stacked against them while bills rise, rents spiral and services fail.

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December 18, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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This polling isn’t about ideology.
It’s about frustration.

People are tired of politics that collapses, delays and dodges responsibility while living costs spiral.

They’re backing a party focused on making things work again.

Back the party fighting for lower bills and stability.
Green Party NI graphic with a blurred close‑up of a person in a pink jumper holding paperwork in the background. Large white text in the top left reads ‘OUR POLITICS HAS STOPPED SOLVING PROBLEMS’. Smaller white text at the bottom says: ‘People are tired of politics that collapses, delays and fails to deliver while everyday pressures grow. The latest University of Liverpool poll shows that frustration with how things work is driving people to look for something better.’ The phrase ‘driving people to look for something better’ is highlighted in green. The Green Party logo appears above a white footer bar that reads ‘Published & Promoted by Green Party NI, PO Box 369, Bangor, BT20 9FJ’ and shows the URL ‘https://greenpartyni.org/join’ with a small green leaf icon.
December 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Brian has a Christmas message for Belfast’s 20 MLAs.
December 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Rent is broken.
Home ownership is out of reach.
And too many parties pretend this is normal.

The rise in Green support reflects one simple truth: people want housing treated as a right, not a gamble.

Back the party fighting for decent homes.
Green Party NI graphic showing a row of modern two‑storey terraced houses with small bare trees and black railings in front, under a pale sky. Large black text in the top left reads ‘A BROKEN HOUSING SYSTEM IS A POLITICAL CHOICE’. Smaller white text at the bottom says: ‘Rent is broken and secure housing is slipping out of reach for too many people. The latest University of Liverpool poll shows that when housing fails, people start looking for better solutions.’ The final phrase is highlighted in green. The Green Party logo appears above a white footer bar that reads ‘Published & Promoted by Green Party NI, PO Box 369, Bangor, BT20 9FJ’ and shows the URL ‘https://greenpartyni.org/join’ with a small green leaf icon.
December 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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People don’t change how they vote for fun.

They change it because bills keep rising, rents are out of control and wages aren’t keeping up.

The polling shows people backing a party that takes the cost of living seriously.

Back the party fighting for lower bills.
Green Party NI graphic showing a close‑up of a supermarket trolley being pushed by a hand, with blurred shelves in the background. Large text in the top left reads ‘PEOPLE ARE PAYING FOR POLITICAL FAILURE’, with ‘POLITICAL FAILURE’ highlighted in yellow. Smaller white text at the bottom says: ‘Bills are rising faster than wages and people are feeling the strain everywhere. The latest University of Liverpool poll shows that when everyday life becomes unaffordable, people start demanding real change.’ The final phrase is highlighted in green. A white footer bar reads ‘Published & Promoted by Green Party NI, PO Box 369, Bangor, BT20 9FJ’ and shows the URL ‘https://greenpartyni.org/join’ with a small green leaf logo.
December 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Northern Ireland’s fireworks rules are a bad joke. Sticking with the status quo is indefensible when people & animals suffer every year.

Councillor Barry McKee calls it out and push real reform. Organised displays only, strict time limits, proper enforcement.

Culture moves on. Politics should too.
December 17, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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The University of Liverpool poll shows people want real change - a fairer deal for communities and the planet, not more of the same from those in power.

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December 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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The latest University of Liverpool poll isn’t just about party numbers.

It shows people stepping away from politics built on habit, fear and repeated failure, and towards something that feels serious about the future.

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December 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Something has shifted in Northern Ireland politics.

Young people are choosing the Greens.
Former Alliance voters are switching.
People who gave up on voting are coming back.

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Green Party graphic with the logo at the top over a textured blue background and faint Stormont building. White text reads: ‘Northern Ireland politics is shifting. The latest University of Liverpool polling shows voters moving beyond old divisions and stale choices.’ A second paragraph says: ‘Greens are no longer on the sidelines. We are the fastest‑growing political force in the Northern Ireland.’ Phrases ‘beyond old divisions and stale choices’ and ‘fastest‑growing political force in the Northern Ireland’ are highlighted in bright green. A slanted light‑green strip across the lower third reads ‘Our vote has risen from 1.9% to 5.1%.’ Bottom text cites ‘Liverpool University polling 15/12/2025’, includes a ‘SWIPE’ icon with three lines and page number 1, and states it is published and promoted by Green Party NI, PO Box 369, Bangor, BT20 9FJ. Green Party graphic with textured blue background, faint Stormont image, and party logo at the top. White text says: ‘This growth isn’t random. It’s people actively choosing something different. Young voters are leading the shift, and people who once backed the political centre are moving with them.’ The phrases ‘choosing something different’ and ‘Young voters are leading the shift’ are highlighted in bright green. A light‑green banner across the bottom reads: ‘40% of young people now choose Green. 21% of Alliance voters are switching to the Greens.’ Small white text at the very bottom cites ‘Liverpool University polling 15/12/2025’, notes that it is published and promoted by Green Party NI, PO Box 369, Bangor, BT20 9FJ, and shows a ‘SWIPE’ icon with three lines plus page number 2. Green Party graphic with a textured blue background and faded Stormont image. The Green Party logo appears at the top. White text reads: ‘For years, many people checked out of politics because nothing felt worth backing. That’s changing.’ Below, more text says: ‘Greens are reconnecting with people who want politics to work, not collapse on repeat.’ Key phrases such as ‘nothing felt worth backing’ and ‘politics to work’ are highlighted in bright green. A light‑green banner at the bottom states ‘23% of non‑voters say they would vote Green.’ Small print cites ‘Liverpool University polling 15/12/2025’, includes a ‘SWIPE’ icon with three lines, page number 3, and notes it is published and promoted by Green Party NI, PO Box 369, Bangor, BT20 9FJ. Graphic in Green Party branding with a textured blue background and a faint image of Stormont in the lower half. The Green Party logo sits at the top. Large white text reads: ‘This isn’t about protest or personality. It’s about building a fairer, greener, more stable Northern Ireland and turning momentum into representation.’ A wide light‑green banner across the bottom says ‘This is how real change starts. ADD YOUR VOICE. JOIN US.’ Small white text underneath cites ‘Liverpool University polling 15/12/2025’ and states it is published and promoted by Green Party NI, PO Box 369, Bangor, BT20 9FJ.
December 16, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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Voters aren’t drifting. They’re deciding.

The old certainties are slipping. The centre is stalling. The big parties are losing ground.

And the Greens are moving from 1.9% to 5.1%.

This is what happens when people stop voting out of habit and start voting for change.

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Graphic titled ‘Voters are changing their minds’ showing a table comparing Northern Ireland Assembly 2022 results with current voting intention. The Green Party rises from 1.9 percent to 5.1 percent, up 3.2 points, while Sinn Féin, the DUP and Alliance show declines. Other parties show smaller changes. Green Party Northern Ireland branding appears at the bottom.
December 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Reform Mayor Andrea Jenkyns goes head to head with Zack Polanski on private healthcare
December 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Five percent changes everything!

From 1.9 percent at the last Assembly election to over 5 percent now. That’s not noise. That’s a shift.

While the old parties stall and posture, people are backing a politics that tackles bills, housing, climate and inequality head-on.

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December 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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When people demand better, this is what happens.

We’ve grown our vote by 168% since the last Assembly election. From 1.9% to 5.1%.

That doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when people stop settling for broken politics and start backing something better.

This is what a shift looks like.

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Graphic showing Green Party Northern Ireland vote share rising from 1.9 percent in 2022 to 5.1 percent, an increase of 168 percent since Assembly elections in 2022, illustrated with green upward bars and an arrow. Text reads ‘People are choosing hope’ with a link to join the Green Party.
December 15, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Ministers love the Supreme Court when it helps them attack trans people. When the Court rules NI’s Christian‑only RE and worship breach children’s rights, they scramble to keep the status quo. Mal explains the cherry‑picking and what a fair, inclusive alternative looks like.

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December 13, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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Labour are trying to present their plan to weaken Articles 8 and 3 of the ECHR as a harmless tweak to migration rules. It is nothing of the sort. It strikes at the foundations of peace and rights in Northern Ireland.

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A graphic with text on a blue background. At the top, it says: "RIGHTS, NOT RETREAT." Below, two side-by-side sections compare "LABOUR'S ECHR 'REFORMS'" and "TORY/REFORM EXIT," with a warning that both "UNDERMINE THE GOOD FRIDAY AGREEMENT." The text continues: "THE PROBLEM ISN'T RIGHTS LAW - IT'S BRITAIN'S CRUEL ASYLUM POLICY." At the bottom is the logo and name of the Green Party NI with their publication details.
December 11, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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NHS can’t be fixed while poverty and cold homes destroy health. Green policies: 100,000 green jobs, warm homes, fair pay - link the crises, fix them together.

One system fails us all: low pay, no homes, dirty air. Greens deliver fair work, social homes, clean energy. Real solutions, not excuses.
December 7, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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7-8 year life gap in poorest areas? Clean Air Act now. Air monitors at hospitals and schools. End pollution from traffic and industry -clean air saves lives.

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December 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Renters exploited by rogue landlords. Immediate rent controls and three-year tenancies minimum. Protect families from no-fault evictions and crippling hikes.
December 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM