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Our membership is rising! Come and join us, and together we can work for a greener, fairer, more hopeful society.
November 7, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Our membership is rising! Come and join us, and together we can work for a greener, fairer, more hopeful society.
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Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
October 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
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Reminder: it is the policy of @greenparty.org.uk that formal schooling start two years later, when children are ready.
Cyrrent system sets kids up to "fail": no they are not "school-ready". They are too young
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Cyrrent system sets kids up to "fail": no they are not "school-ready". They are too young
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Do we really expect five-year-olds to sit at desks? I want a school that understands play is learning | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
In England, young children go from glitter clay and building dens to classrooms a Victorian would recognise – and that system is failing many of them, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Reminder: it is the policy of @greenparty.org.uk that formal schooling start two years later, when children are ready.
Cyrrent system sets kids up to "fail": no they are not "school-ready". They are too young
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Cyrrent system sets kids up to "fail": no they are not "school-ready". They are too young
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Labour didn't "lose" the Left. They quite deliberately and knowingly persecuted, expelled and sidelined the Left!
October 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Labour didn't "lose" the Left. They quite deliberately and knowingly persecuted, expelled and sidelined the Left!
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It's increasingly obvious that Labour's strategy - call it Starmerism, Blue Labour, whatever - has got it badly wrong. It has alienated the party's core vote while failing to win over those leaning to Reform. There was no shortage of people warning them they were getting it wrong either.
October 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It's increasingly obvious that Labour's strategy - call it Starmerism, Blue Labour, whatever - has got it badly wrong. It has alienated the party's core vote while failing to win over those leaning to Reform. There was no shortage of people warning them they were getting it wrong either.
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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 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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.
Is this presented by Baroness Mone?
September 20, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Is this presented by Baroness Mone?
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"There's people who will cook food in their own homes and take it out and feed people who are less fortunate... That's patriotism. That's love for your community. And that's standing up for British values."
Deputy Leader @mothinali.bsky.social on BBC Politics North this weekend.
Deputy Leader @mothinali.bsky.social on BBC Politics North this weekend.
September 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
"There's people who will cook food in their own homes and take it out and feed people who are less fortunate... That's patriotism. That's love for your community. And that's standing up for British values."
Deputy Leader @mothinali.bsky.social on BBC Politics North this weekend.
Deputy Leader @mothinali.bsky.social on BBC Politics North this weekend.
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Trump brings hate and division and Farage bows to him. It’s time to reject their politics of greed and stand up for hope, community and solidarity.
#StopTrumpUK
#StopTrumpUK
September 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Trump brings hate and division and Farage bows to him. It’s time to reject their politics of greed and stand up for hope, community and solidarity.
#StopTrumpUK
#StopTrumpUK
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Every time we’re told schools are improving because of exam results, I ask: what about pupils’ well-being? If we only measure grades, well-being will suffer.
#EducationForAll | #ChildWellbeing | beewellprogramme.org
#EducationForAll | #ChildWellbeing | beewellprogramme.org
September 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Every time we’re told schools are improving because of exam results, I ask: what about pupils’ well-being? If we only measure grades, well-being will suffer.
#EducationForAll | #ChildWellbeing | beewellprogramme.org
#EducationForAll | #ChildWellbeing | beewellprogramme.org
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Reminder, it is the long-time policy of the Green Party to abolish Ofsted; we want #EducationforLife, not just exams
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Ofsted’s gargantuan framework will cause conflict and achieve little | Letters
Letters: Frank Coffield offers an alternative way forward. Plus a letter from Chris Dunne
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Reminder, it is the long-time policy of the Green Party to abolish Ofsted; we want #EducationforLife, not just exams
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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This is how blatantly the #BBC and other news favours Reform.
This is appalling and unbalanced and needs addressing NOW.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...
This is appalling and unbalanced and needs addressing NOW.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...
Reform, with 0.7% of all MPs, featured in 25% of BBC's recent 10pm news bulletins
Astonishingly, a party with 18 times as many MPs as Reform has received one-third less coverage on BBC News at 10.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
September 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The historical lack of investment in reservoirs by water companies is a side note.
The number of leaks that water companies don't fix quickly is a side note.
No mention of buildings made to harvest grey water.
It's down to the consumer rather than business. £££
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The number of leaks that water companies don't fix quickly is a side note.
No mention of buildings made to harvest grey water.
It's down to the consumer rather than business. £££
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
England needs more hosepipe bans and smart water meters - EA
The Environment Agency warns England faces needs a 'continued and sustained effort' to cut water demand.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 17, 2025 at 6:37 AM
The historical lack of investment in reservoirs by water companies is a side note.
The number of leaks that water companies don't fix quickly is a side note.
No mention of buildings made to harvest grey water.
It's down to the consumer rather than business. £££
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The number of leaks that water companies don't fix quickly is a side note.
No mention of buildings made to harvest grey water.
It's down to the consumer rather than business. £££
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
*Yes* we can theoretically vote them out after 4/5 years, but I really do wish that MPs were held to the same standards they inflict on civil servants, teachers, nurses etc.
Ofpolit anyone?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ofpolit anyone?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Under-performing civil servants to be incentivised to leave jobs in new plans
The pay of top officials could be linked to performance under reforms expected to be set out next week.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
*Yes* we can theoretically vote them out after 4/5 years, but I really do wish that MPs were held to the same standards they inflict on civil servants, teachers, nurses etc.
Ofpolit anyone?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ofpolit anyone?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Voters like councillors more than MPs – so why is Labour wasting time destroying local democracy?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Voters like councillors more than MPs – so why is Labour wasting time destroying local democracy? | Polly Toynbee
Health, policing, housing, crime: Westminster has so much to deal with. How can a flawed reorganisation be a priority?, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
March 3, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Voters like councillors more than MPs – so why is Labour wasting time destroying local democracy?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Keir Starmer talking about AI.
a man wearing a music band shirt is holding a skateboard over his shoulder
ALT: a man wearing a music band shirt is holding a skateboard over his shoulder
media.tenor.com
January 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Keir Starmer talking about AI.
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People struggling to pay energy bills whilst companies make record profits.
Sewage in our waters whilst water company CEOs & shareholders make billions.
People skipping meals whilst Labour Government refuse wealth taxes or to invest in our country.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Sewage in our waters whilst water company CEOs & shareholders make billions.
People skipping meals whilst Labour Government refuse wealth taxes or to invest in our country.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
One in six UK workers skipping meals to make ends meet, says TUC
Trade unions body finds 17% have skipped meal in past three months, and as many as 10% do so most days
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
People struggling to pay energy bills whilst companies make record profits.
Sewage in our waters whilst water company CEOs & shareholders make billions.
People skipping meals whilst Labour Government refuse wealth taxes or to invest in our country.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Sewage in our waters whilst water company CEOs & shareholders make billions.
People skipping meals whilst Labour Government refuse wealth taxes or to invest in our country.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Plus, chucking money at AI whilst cutting face-to-face jobs via new austerity in the NHS. Not a future I want.
All very well for the PM to want to *mainline AI into veins of Britain* but where is the public voice in this? AI has huge potential but should not be driven solely by investors & industry with minimal public engagement
January 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Plus, chucking money at AI whilst cutting face-to-face jobs via new austerity in the NHS. Not a future I want.
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What chutzpah! Farage has the gall to complain “We are getting poorer” without a scintilla of shame that Brexit has played a key role in our impoverishment @bbclaurak.bsky.social
January 5, 2025 at 9:14 AM
What chutzpah! Farage has the gall to complain “We are getting poorer” without a scintilla of shame that Brexit has played a key role in our impoverishment @bbclaurak.bsky.social
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Pity Farage wasn’t asked about this - he should be forced to own it @bbclaurak.bsky.social @theneweuropean.bsky.social
January 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Pity Farage wasn’t asked about this - he should be forced to own it @bbclaurak.bsky.social @theneweuropean.bsky.social
The Labour Party aren't green. Incinerating waste is rubbish (!) on all sorts of levels and should be stopped, not encouraged.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/dec/29/labour-under-fire-over-plans-for-40-more-greenwashing-waste-incinerators
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/dec/29/labour-under-fire-over-plans-for-40-more-greenwashing-waste-incinerators
Labour under fire over plans for 40 more ‘greenwashing’ waste incinerators
Communities across the UK are fighting ‘catastrophic’ proposals to build new energy-from-waste plants
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2024 at 8:06 AM
The Labour Party aren't green. Incinerating waste is rubbish (!) on all sorts of levels and should be stopped, not encouraged.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/dec/29/labour-under-fire-over-plans-for-40-more-greenwashing-waste-incinerators
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/dec/29/labour-under-fire-over-plans-for-40-more-greenwashing-waste-incinerators
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Sometimes my kids will watch a movie from the 90s and be like “this entire story would be fixed in three minutes with a cellphone” and I sincerely hope their kids say the same thing about UBI.
Universal basic income would ruin so many movie plots
December 22, 2024 at 5:21 AM
Sometimes my kids will watch a movie from the 90s and be like “this entire story would be fixed in three minutes with a cellphone” and I sincerely hope their kids say the same thing about UBI.
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#Rivenhall #Essex waste incinerator gets another consent - Greens vow to keep campaigning against it:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rivenhall Incinerator has plans to generate more energy approved
Green councillor James Abbott says residents remain
www.bbc.co.uk
December 21, 2024 at 9:37 PM
#Rivenhall #Essex waste incinerator gets another consent - Greens vow to keep campaigning against it:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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