Patrick McAllister 🌱
@patdbmcallister.bsky.social
Green Party councillor for Hotwells & Harbourside | Fan of cycling + circular economies | Views my own | Sign up to my e-news at https://tinyurl.com/PatricksENews.
Promoted by Patrick McAllister (Bristol Green Party) at 17 Great George St, Bristol BS1 5QT.
Promoted by Patrick McAllister (Bristol Green Party) at 17 Great George St, Bristol BS1 5QT.
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Winning power in politics is one thing. We’ve been doing a lot of work on that around here as you’ll all know…
But wielding it, making the changes that matter to people, that make a difference, doing the best that is possible, doing it with integrity… that is why we are in the game. 💚
But wielding it, making the changes that matter to people, that make a difference, doing the best that is possible, doing it with integrity… that is why we are in the game. 💚
As Finance Chair, I am proud today to commend @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social's annual budget to Full Council.
We are bringing a balanced budget of £1.4B in revenue spending and £400M in capital for 2026/27: millions of pounds for housing, transport and communities.
The Green Party is delivering!
We are bringing a balanced budget of £1.4B in revenue spending and £400M in capital for 2026/27: millions of pounds for housing, transport and communities.
The Green Party is delivering!
February 13, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Winning power in politics is one thing. We’ve been doing a lot of work on that around here as you’ll all know…
But wielding it, making the changes that matter to people, that make a difference, doing the best that is possible, doing it with integrity… that is why we are in the game. 💚
But wielding it, making the changes that matter to people, that make a difference, doing the best that is possible, doing it with integrity… that is why we are in the game. 💚
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The Labour group leader says they have filled all their allocated seats on Corporate Parenting Panel.
But one of them, Cllr Kirsty Tait, has never turned up (see image).
But one of them, Cllr Kirsty Tait, has never turned up (see image).
February 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM
The Labour group leader says they have filled all their allocated seats on Corporate Parenting Panel.
But one of them, Cllr Kirsty Tait, has never turned up (see image).
But one of them, Cllr Kirsty Tait, has never turned up (see image).
My colleague @sibusisot.bsky.social speaking on the awful Labour amendment to defund essential safety and public transport works on Harbour infrastructure.
Bristol has recently seen tragic deaths in the Harbour; to propose taking money away from its safety is shameful.
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Bristol has recently seen tragic deaths in the Harbour; to propose taking money away from its safety is shameful.
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Councillor Sibusiso Tshabalala @sibusisot.bsky.social (Green, Central) speaks against the proposal to remove funding from the Cascade Steps landing stage. (1/2)
February 12, 2026 at 4:18 PM
My colleague @sibusisot.bsky.social speaking on the awful Labour amendment to defund essential safety and public transport works on Harbour infrastructure.
Bristol has recently seen tragic deaths in the Harbour; to propose taking money away from its safety is shameful.
bsky.app/profile/robb...
Bristol has recently seen tragic deaths in the Harbour; to propose taking money away from its safety is shameful.
bsky.app/profile/robb...
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@greencamhayward.bsky.social: "This Tory amendment is callous, cruel and attacks the most vulnerable in our city. The Council Tax Reduction Scheme is a vital last line of defence to shield 25,000 households in our city from a broken council tax system."
February 12, 2026 at 3:23 PM
@greencamhayward.bsky.social: "This Tory amendment is callous, cruel and attacks the most vulnerable in our city. The Council Tax Reduction Scheme is a vital last line of defence to shield 25,000 households in our city from a broken council tax system."
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@edplowden.bsky.social, Green councillor for Windmill Hill and transport and connectivity policy chair, speaks against Labour Amendment 3, saying that the Park Street proposal had strong evidence provided that we could clean air and give buses priority. Labour rejected it based on vibes.
February 12, 2026 at 3:53 PM
@edplowden.bsky.social, Green councillor for Windmill Hill and transport and connectivity policy chair, speaks against Labour Amendment 3, saying that the Park Street proposal had strong evidence provided that we could clean air and give buses priority. Labour rejected it based on vibes.
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Great work, Patrick & all Bristol Greens!
February 12, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Great work, Patrick & all Bristol Greens!
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@patdbmcallister.bsky.social: "Labour has shamefully brought wrecking amendments – undermining our staff, cutting council housebuilding and defunding public transport infrastructure. They want to publicly and expensively damage the progress we are making in moving Bristol on from the bad old days."
February 12, 2026 at 2:51 PM
@patdbmcallister.bsky.social: "Labour has shamefully brought wrecking amendments – undermining our staff, cutting council housebuilding and defunding public transport infrastructure. They want to publicly and expensively damage the progress we are making in moving Bristol on from the bad old days."
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@patdbmcallister.bsky.social: "Our Green administration is delivering a budget we can be proud of. We are investing millions into our council homes, recycling, and social care, bringing down costs and improving outcomes by keeping children closer to families, and adults independent for longer."
February 12, 2026 at 2:51 PM
@patdbmcallister.bsky.social: "Our Green administration is delivering a budget we can be proud of. We are investing millions into our council homes, recycling, and social care, bringing down costs and improving outcomes by keeping children closer to families, and adults independent for longer."
As Finance Chair, I am proud today to commend @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social's annual budget to Full Council.
We are bringing a balanced budget of £1.4B in revenue spending and £400M in capital for 2026/27: millions of pounds for housing, transport and communities.
The Green Party is delivering!
We are bringing a balanced budget of £1.4B in revenue spending and £400M in capital for 2026/27: millions of pounds for housing, transport and communities.
The Green Party is delivering!
February 12, 2026 at 3:07 PM
As Finance Chair, I am proud today to commend @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social's annual budget to Full Council.
We are bringing a balanced budget of £1.4B in revenue spending and £400M in capital for 2026/27: millions of pounds for housing, transport and communities.
The Green Party is delivering!
We are bringing a balanced budget of £1.4B in revenue spending and £400M in capital for 2026/27: millions of pounds for housing, transport and communities.
The Green Party is delivering!
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Councillor Tony Dyer, Leader of Bristol City Council, stands to present Bristol's 2026-27 balanced budget, but also states that we have a balanced plan for the council's medium term financial strategy.
February 12, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Councillor Tony Dyer, Leader of Bristol City Council, stands to present Bristol's 2026-27 balanced budget, but also states that we have a balanced plan for the council's medium term financial strategy.
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Good afternoon to all democracy, local government finance and politics lovers!
Bristol City Council is setting its annual budget today and I'll be live-posting what is happening in this thread.
The meeting starts at 2pm and could last 5 hours+!
Watch live here:
www.youtube.com/live/v_LMfxf...
Bristol City Council is setting its annual budget today and I'll be live-posting what is happening in this thread.
The meeting starts at 2pm and could last 5 hours+!
Watch live here:
www.youtube.com/live/v_LMfxf...
Budget Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 2.00 pm
YouTube video by Bristol City Council Live (Public Meetings)
www.youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Good afternoon to all democracy, local government finance and politics lovers!
Bristol City Council is setting its annual budget today and I'll be live-posting what is happening in this thread.
The meeting starts at 2pm and could last 5 hours+!
Watch live here:
www.youtube.com/live/v_LMfxf...
Bristol City Council is setting its annual budget today and I'll be live-posting what is happening in this thread.
The meeting starts at 2pm and could last 5 hours+!
Watch live here:
www.youtube.com/live/v_LMfxf...
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Your council tax going up and your council services getting worse is not your local council's fault. Central government funding has been slashed so their overall money has plummeted. They're just offloading the outrage on to local officials.
February 9, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Your council tax going up and your council services getting worse is not your local council's fault. Central government funding has been slashed so their overall money has plummeted. They're just offloading the outrage on to local officials.
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I'm quoted at the end of this very sorry tale of evidence-free decision-making from my non-Green councillor colleagues
Park Street traffic ban plan bites the dust
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
Park Street traffic ban plan bites the dust
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
Park Street traffic ban plan bites the dust
Greens wanted to stop traffic driving through the road to make buses more reliable and reduce air pollution
www.bristolpost.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 5:24 PM
I'm quoted at the end of this very sorry tale of evidence-free decision-making from my non-Green councillor colleagues
Park Street traffic ban plan bites the dust
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
Park Street traffic ban plan bites the dust
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
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It is deeply cynical, disgusting politics by labour, again.
Blocking genuine progress because someone else is in charge.
How low can they stoop? Totally unfit for any form of public office when they put their own narrow political point scoring games above genuine public good.
Blocking genuine progress because someone else is in charge.
How low can they stoop? Totally unfit for any form of public office when they put their own narrow political point scoring games above genuine public good.
February 6, 2026 at 1:53 PM
It is deeply cynical, disgusting politics by labour, again.
Blocking genuine progress because someone else is in charge.
How low can they stoop? Totally unfit for any form of public office when they put their own narrow political point scoring games above genuine public good.
Blocking genuine progress because someone else is in charge.
How low can they stoop? Totally unfit for any form of public office when they put their own narrow political point scoring games above genuine public good.
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Bristol labour sunk to new depths tonight. Voting against or abstaining on three sustainable transport projects, that would improve air quality, improve bus times, a safe route for children to get to school, and even improve traffic. An absolute disgrace.
February 5, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Bristol labour sunk to new depths tonight. Voting against or abstaining on three sustainable transport projects, that would improve air quality, improve bus times, a safe route for children to get to school, and even improve traffic. An absolute disgrace.
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Bristol Green Councillors trying to do the right thing in the face of party political games played by those who are only concerned with themselves
Tonight Labour voted with the Tories to block plans to deliver cleaner air, faster buses, safer cycling and nicer walking, and enabled future mass transit.
It was the old Labour administration's idea in the first place! They care more about petty political pointscoring than what's good for Bristol.
It was the old Labour administration's idea in the first place! They care more about petty political pointscoring than what's good for Bristol.
February 5, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Bristol Green Councillors trying to do the right thing in the face of party political games played by those who are only concerned with themselves
Tonight Labour voted with the Tories to block plans to deliver cleaner air, faster buses, safer cycling and nicer walking, and enabled future mass transit.
It was the old Labour administration's idea in the first place! They care more about petty political pointscoring than what's good for Bristol.
It was the old Labour administration's idea in the first place! They care more about petty political pointscoring than what's good for Bristol.
February 5, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Tonight Labour voted with the Tories to block plans to deliver cleaner air, faster buses, safer cycling and nicer walking, and enabled future mass transit.
It was the old Labour administration's idea in the first place! They care more about petty political pointscoring than what's good for Bristol.
It was the old Labour administration's idea in the first place! They care more about petty political pointscoring than what's good for Bristol.
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Starmer has serious questions to answer about what his government knew, and when, about Mandelson's Epstein ties. Shocking that this man was made ambassador - he should have no role in public life. And we absolutely need a police enquiry into leaks.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Mandelson could face police inquiry over alleged leak to Epstein
Met police assessing reports of alleged misconduct in public office after government information apparently shared
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Starmer has serious questions to answer about what his government knew, and when, about Mandelson's Epstein ties. Shocking that this man was made ambassador - he should have no role in public life. And we absolutely need a police enquiry into leaks.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Your Party has a faction (Grassroots Left) that appears to be in favour of setting illegal council budgets and someone needs to sit down with them and explain what happens when you do that
February 3, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Your Party has a faction (Grassroots Left) that appears to be in favour of setting illegal council budgets and someone needs to sit down with them and explain what happens when you do that
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🚨Hiring alert!🚨
I'm looking for three new staff members to join my brilliant team
If you're passionate about creating the positive change this country needs, and think you'd be a great fit for any of the roles, find out more and apply
Links below ⬇️
I'm looking for three new staff members to join my brilliant team
If you're passionate about creating the positive change this country needs, and think you'd be a great fit for any of the roles, find out more and apply
Links below ⬇️
January 31, 2026 at 9:05 AM
🚨Hiring alert!🚨
I'm looking for three new staff members to join my brilliant team
If you're passionate about creating the positive change this country needs, and think you'd be a great fit for any of the roles, find out more and apply
Links below ⬇️
I'm looking for three new staff members to join my brilliant team
If you're passionate about creating the positive change this country needs, and think you'd be a great fit for any of the roles, find out more and apply
Links below ⬇️
I'm so excited that @greenpartyhan.bsky.social is going to be the first Green MP for Manchester!
Support the campaign at donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk/parliamentar... to show Labour and Reform the alternative to decline and division.
Support the campaign at donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk/parliamentar... to show Labour and Reform the alternative to decline and division.
January 30, 2026 at 12:56 PM
I'm so excited that @greenpartyhan.bsky.social is going to be the first Green MP for Manchester!
Support the campaign at donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk/parliamentar... to show Labour and Reform the alternative to decline and division.
Support the campaign at donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk/parliamentar... to show Labour and Reform the alternative to decline and division.
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WHY is this government content to leave private renters stuck in homes not fit for habitation for another DECADE?
The state of private rented homes is appalling. Renters deserve better than this disappointment from Labour.
www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
The state of private rented homes is appalling. Renters deserve better than this disappointment from Labour.
www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
Decent homes standard for UK private renters delayed by government until 2035
Campaigners pushing for 2030 deadline said deferral was ‘denying renters the most basic standards in our homes’
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM
WHY is this government content to leave private renters stuck in homes not fit for habitation for another DECADE?
The state of private rented homes is appalling. Renters deserve better than this disappointment from Labour.
www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
The state of private rented homes is appalling. Renters deserve better than this disappointment from Labour.
www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
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On Holocaust Memorial Day we remember those murdered during the Holocaust and all genocides.
#HMD2026 #HolocaustMemorialDay
#HMD2026 #HolocaustMemorialDay
January 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM
On Holocaust Memorial Day we remember those murdered during the Holocaust and all genocides.
#HMD2026 #HolocaustMemorialDay
#HMD2026 #HolocaustMemorialDay
The UK must urgently boost our own defence capabilities, disentangle our military from that of the US, and deepen our relationship with European partners.
Investing in diplomacy and outreach to make conflict less likely is essential and a moral obligation, but we must prepare for a less safe world.
Investing in diplomacy and outreach to make conflict less likely is essential and a moral obligation, but we must prepare for a less safe world.
Pentagon to offer 'more limited' support to US allies
The US will also offer “more limited” support to US allies, according to a new national defence strategy document.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 24, 2026 at 9:34 PM
The UK must urgently boost our own defence capabilities, disentangle our military from that of the US, and deepen our relationship with European partners.
Investing in diplomacy and outreach to make conflict less likely is essential and a moral obligation, but we must prepare for a less safe world.
Investing in diplomacy and outreach to make conflict less likely is essential and a moral obligation, but we must prepare for a less safe world.