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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'We do not ask lightly for Bristolians to pay more council tax'
Green councillor Patrick McCallister is asking for everyone's views on Bristol's budget
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"Bristol is beginning to see the benefits of a Green approach to governing: one that prioritises genuine prevention over instead of sticking plaster treatments, a philosophy at the heart of our financial mindset."
Me for @bristol247.bsky.social.
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Ice on the Harbour! How beautiful.
January 6, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Ice on the Harbour! How beautiful.
Watching Trump's press conference about the strike on Venezuela.
Holy hell this man is insane, how can *anyone* not see that?
Holy hell this man is insane, how can *anyone* not see that?
January 3, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Watching Trump's press conference about the strike on Venezuela.
Holy hell this man is insane, how can *anyone* not see that?
Holy hell this man is insane, how can *anyone* not see that?
Wtaf?
The USA is not a reliable ally. The UK and Europe need to recognise that, start funding our own defence properly, and make our economies less reliant on the US. Urgently.
The USA is not a reliable ally. The UK and Europe need to recognise that, start funding our own defence properly, and make our economies less reliant on the US. Urgently.
Venezuela latest: Trump says US has 'captured' President Maduro in strikes on country - latest
The US President says Maduro has been
www.bbc.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Wtaf?
The USA is not a reliable ally. The UK and Europe need to recognise that, start funding our own defence properly, and make our economies less reliant on the US. Urgently.
The USA is not a reliable ally. The UK and Europe need to recognise that, start funding our own defence properly, and make our economies less reliant on the US. Urgently.
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It’s going to be very cold 🥶 over the next couple of nights in Bristol. But no one needs to sleep outside- help is available. If you're sleeping rough, or worried about someone sleeping rough, contact Street Link Go to www.streetlink.org.uk or call 0300 500 0914.
StreetLink - Connecting people sleeping rough to local services
Welcome to StreetLink. Make an alert if you've seen someone sleeping rough, or if you're sleeping rough and want to find out about local support services.
www.streetlink.org.uk
December 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
It’s going to be very cold 🥶 over the next couple of nights in Bristol. But no one needs to sleep outside- help is available. If you're sleeping rough, or worried about someone sleeping rough, contact Street Link Go to www.streetlink.org.uk or call 0300 500 0914.
I was lucky to meet not one, not two, but three wonderful new members of @greenparty.org.uk at a (non-political!) party tonight.
It's incredibly heartening to meet some of the many people who are supporting the Green Party's progressive mission and helping to #MakeHopeNormalAgain 💚
It's incredibly heartening to meet some of the many people who are supporting the Green Party's progressive mission and helping to #MakeHopeNormalAgain 💚
December 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I was lucky to meet not one, not two, but three wonderful new members of @greenparty.org.uk at a (non-political!) party tonight.
It's incredibly heartening to meet some of the many people who are supporting the Green Party's progressive mission and helping to #MakeHopeNormalAgain 💚
It's incredibly heartening to meet some of the many people who are supporting the Green Party's progressive mission and helping to #MakeHopeNormalAgain 💚
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We should not rest until the last food bank closes due to a lack of demand
Sophy Ridge to someone from Trussell: "Can I just ask, demand for food banks is going up and this is often seen as a negative thing basically, that it shows that more people are in need turning to food banks. Could you flip that and say its a good thing..."
er, no.
er, no.
December 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We should not rest until the last food bank closes due to a lack of demand
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British politics is a mess. Food, energy, housing are all too expensive. Major parties are all flogging the dead horse of trickle down. So I’m joining the Green Party. Britain needs an economy that works for workers, for small businesses, and future generations. @greenparty.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 9:57 AM
British politics is a mess. Food, energy, housing are all too expensive. Major parties are all flogging the dead horse of trickle down. So I’m joining the Green Party. Britain needs an economy that works for workers, for small businesses, and future generations. @greenparty.org.uk
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I'm relieved that this week we will finally see the publication of the government's strategy for tackling violence against women and girls. We are facing an emergency - one woman is killed on average every three days, and years of underfunding have left support decimated.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I'm relieved that this week we will finally see the publication of the government's strategy for tackling violence against women and girls. We are facing an emergency - one woman is killed on average every three days, and years of underfunding have left support decimated.
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Reports from @amnestyuk.bsky.social clearly show that UK-made components have been found in weapons in the awful conflict in Sudan. But this government refuses to act. Once again, the minister refused to acknowledge the reality of the situation when I confronted him yesterday.
December 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Reports from @amnestyuk.bsky.social clearly show that UK-made components have been found in weapons in the awful conflict in Sudan. But this government refuses to act. Once again, the minister refused to acknowledge the reality of the situation when I confronted him yesterday.
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I'm on my way to a Chanukah event. It should be a celebration but instead our community is once again mourning.
I will be thinking of everyone in Australia and those around the world in the Jewish Community who know this fear and loss.
We stand with you.
I will be thinking of everyone in Australia and those around the world in the Jewish Community who know this fear and loss.
We stand with you.
December 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I'm on my way to a Chanukah event. It should be a celebration but instead our community is once again mourning.
I will be thinking of everyone in Australia and those around the world in the Jewish Community who know this fear and loss.
We stand with you.
I will be thinking of everyone in Australia and those around the world in the Jewish Community who know this fear and loss.
We stand with you.
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Just wrote an article for @bristol247.bsky.social about a v niche but v important topic - therapy for children who have been through the care system. And how Labour are planning to cut this funding 🙄 #fostercare #Bristol #therapy #adoption #specialguardianship
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'Children in the care system need our support'
Shona Jemphrey says more funding is needed for children in the care system
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December 6, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Just wrote an article for @bristol247.bsky.social about a v niche but v important topic - therapy for children who have been through the care system. And how Labour are planning to cut this funding 🙄 #fostercare #Bristol #therapy #adoption #specialguardianship
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Ho ho ho! 🎅
A fun evening being a Christmas elf for tonight's Illuminated Boat Parade, alongside Cllr Brown (he has the beard for it!) as Santa, giving out presents and leading the flotillas down the Harbour.
Thanks to the Harbour team for letting (making?) us do this! A great laugh all round.
A fun evening being a Christmas elf for tonight's Illuminated Boat Parade, alongside Cllr Brown (he has the beard for it!) as Santa, giving out presents and leading the flotillas down the Harbour.
Thanks to the Harbour team for letting (making?) us do this! A great laugh all round.
December 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Ho ho ho! 🎅
A fun evening being a Christmas elf for tonight's Illuminated Boat Parade, alongside Cllr Brown (he has the beard for it!) as Santa, giving out presents and leading the flotillas down the Harbour.
Thanks to the Harbour team for letting (making?) us do this! A great laugh all round.
A fun evening being a Christmas elf for tonight's Illuminated Boat Parade, alongside Cllr Brown (he has the beard for it!) as Santa, giving out presents and leading the flotillas down the Harbour.
Thanks to the Harbour team for letting (making?) us do this! A great laugh all round.
Questionable headline aside, Verdant is a welcome development.
The Green Party has a bold, ambitious programme for the progressive left-wing economics our country needs - it is right that we ensure our platform is credible and achievable.
I look forward to seeing Verdant's work.
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The Green Party has a bold, ambitious programme for the progressive left-wing economics our country needs - it is right that we ensure our platform is credible and achievable.
I look forward to seeing Verdant's work.
archive.ph/TILpN
December 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Questionable headline aside, Verdant is a welcome development.
The Green Party has a bold, ambitious programme for the progressive left-wing economics our country needs - it is right that we ensure our platform is credible and achievable.
I look forward to seeing Verdant's work.
archive.ph/TILpN
The Green Party has a bold, ambitious programme for the progressive left-wing economics our country needs - it is right that we ensure our platform is credible and achievable.
I look forward to seeing Verdant's work.
archive.ph/TILpN
Well worth watching as @shonajemphrey.bsky.social delivers one of the best speeches calling out Labour's BS that you'll ever see 👏
Despite Labour bringing a wrecking amendment that fell, and abstaining on the vote, the Green group passed a full council motion this week to ask the government not to cut funds to the vital Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund.
December 12, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Well worth watching as @shonajemphrey.bsky.social delivers one of the best speeches calling out Labour's BS that you'll ever see 👏
Today I chaired the Finance Sub-Committee's annual budget review, with over a £Billion of spending on the agenda!
I'm proud of the work that has led to this point, and of @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social's record of innovative delivery: investing in efficiency to cut costs while improving outcomes.
I'm proud of the work that has led to this point, and of @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social's record of innovative delivery: investing in efficiency to cut costs while improving outcomes.
December 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Today I chaired the Finance Sub-Committee's annual budget review, with over a £Billion of spending on the agenda!
I'm proud of the work that has led to this point, and of @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social's record of innovative delivery: investing in efficiency to cut costs while improving outcomes.
I'm proud of the work that has led to this point, and of @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social's record of innovative delivery: investing in efficiency to cut costs while improving outcomes.
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#Austerity - be in no doubt, this Labour government is continuing where the Coalition and then Tories led
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Local authorities in England and Wales warn finances at ‘breaking point’
More councils expected to fall into bankruptcy in near future as they face nervous wait over government funding
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December 8, 2025 at 11:26 AM
#Austerity - be in no doubt, this Labour government is continuing where the Coalition and then Tories led
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1) Alcohol IS A DRUG
2) Drugs are really accessible now & dealers dont ask for ID to check ages
3) legally regulating drugs means access based on risk e.g. licensed venues or through health professionals with safeguards
It is about getting control of an out of control, harmful market.
2) Drugs are really accessible now & dealers dont ask for ID to check ages
3) legally regulating drugs means access based on risk e.g. licensed venues or through health professionals with safeguards
It is about getting control of an out of control, harmful market.
December 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
1) Alcohol IS A DRUG
2) Drugs are really accessible now & dealers dont ask for ID to check ages
3) legally regulating drugs means access based on risk e.g. licensed venues or through health professionals with safeguards
It is about getting control of an out of control, harmful market.
2) Drugs are really accessible now & dealers dont ask for ID to check ages
3) legally regulating drugs means access based on risk e.g. licensed venues or through health professionals with safeguards
It is about getting control of an out of control, harmful market.
Fact check:
🛡️Green policy is to stay in NATO and push for internal reforms.
💊The war on drugs has failed; a legalised, regulated and health-based approach is the only viable option.
🟢The fact the Prime Minister is spending time here to bash the Greens proves that we're doing the right thing.
🛡️Green policy is to stay in NATO and push for internal reforms.
💊The war on drugs has failed; a legalised, regulated and health-based approach is the only viable option.
🟢The fact the Prime Minister is spending time here to bash the Greens proves that we're doing the right thing.
Keir Starmer: ‘The Greens are anti-Nato and think it’s all right to sell drugs. That’s nuts’ | The Observer
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December 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Fact check:
🛡️Green policy is to stay in NATO and push for internal reforms.
💊The war on drugs has failed; a legalised, regulated and health-based approach is the only viable option.
🟢The fact the Prime Minister is spending time here to bash the Greens proves that we're doing the right thing.
🛡️Green policy is to stay in NATO and push for internal reforms.
💊The war on drugs has failed; a legalised, regulated and health-based approach is the only viable option.
🟢The fact the Prime Minister is spending time here to bash the Greens proves that we're doing the right thing.
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I've been stunned that a Labour Gov't has doubled down on what the Tories started in suppressing protest.
Imagine what would be suppressed and how, if we had a Reform Government.
The Green Party will always stand up for the right to protest, no matter what your beliefs.
Imagine what would be suppressed and how, if we had a Reform Government.
The Green Party will always stand up for the right to protest, no matter what your beliefs.
"The Labour Government is laying the groundwork for further crackdowns on dissent, whistleblowing and protest if it removes juries from so many charges that have state or corporate victims." - @sianberry.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I've been stunned that a Labour Gov't has doubled down on what the Tories started in suppressing protest.
Imagine what would be suppressed and how, if we had a Reform Government.
The Green Party will always stand up for the right to protest, no matter what your beliefs.
Imagine what would be suppressed and how, if we had a Reform Government.
The Green Party will always stand up for the right to protest, no matter what your beliefs.
I look forward to chairing these sessions next week - some of the most important meetings of the year.
The papers can be found on the Council website and are linked to in the article below, and there is still time to submit statements - get them in by 12:00 noon on Monday 8 December.
The papers can be found on the Council website and are linked to in the article below, and there is still time to submit statements - get them in by 12:00 noon on Monday 8 December.
Finance Sub-Committee to review draft council budget
news.bristol.gov.uk
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I look forward to chairing these sessions next week - some of the most important meetings of the year.
The papers can be found on the Council website and are linked to in the article below, and there is still time to submit statements - get them in by 12:00 noon on Monday 8 December.
The papers can be found on the Council website and are linked to in the article below, and there is still time to submit statements - get them in by 12:00 noon on Monday 8 December.
This government has no courage to actually change things in a meaninful way.
As with the budget, the best it can do is tinker around the edges while the system gets worse.
As with the budget, the best it can do is tinker around the edges while the system gets worse.
December 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
This government has no courage to actually change things in a meaninful way.
As with the budget, the best it can do is tinker around the edges while the system gets worse.
As with the budget, the best it can do is tinker around the edges while the system gets worse.
Fantastic to see this news!
I've been proudly supporting Underfall Yard since the awful fire in 2023 - so glad to see it reach the point of reconstruction!
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I've been proudly supporting Underfall Yard since the awful fire in 2023 - so glad to see it reach the point of reconstruction!
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Repair work starts at Underfall Yard's 'Big Shed' two and a half years after fire
A 12-month reconstruction project has started at Underfall Yard to rebuild its most well-known structure
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December 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Fantastic to see this news!
I've been proudly supporting Underfall Yard since the awful fire in 2023 - so glad to see it reach the point of reconstruction!
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I've been proudly supporting Underfall Yard since the awful fire in 2023 - so glad to see it reach the point of reconstruction!
www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
A disgraceful withdrawal of fundamental rights that the Government has no electoral mandate for.
Instead of properly funding justice, Labour will undo centuries of due process. This will send people to jail for years with no jury trial or right of appeal. Shameful.
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Instead of properly funding justice, Labour will undo centuries of due process. This will send people to jail for years with no jury trial or right of appeal. Shameful.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Deputy PM David Lammy set to announce jury trial reforms
The changes will restrict the right to a jury trial in a bid to reduce the backlog of cases.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 9:56 AM
A disgraceful withdrawal of fundamental rights that the Government has no electoral mandate for.
Instead of properly funding justice, Labour will undo centuries of due process. This will send people to jail for years with no jury trial or right of appeal. Shameful.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Instead of properly funding justice, Labour will undo centuries of due process. This will send people to jail for years with no jury trial or right of appeal. Shameful.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Moving towards our stretch target of £200,000!
A huge thank you to everyone who's donated - we're gonna challenge Labour and take the fight to Reform!
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A huge thank you to everyone who's donated - we're gonna challenge Labour and take the fight to Reform!
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Green Party raises more in a day than they did in six months
Green Party supporters are here to do two things: fundraise for the local elections and suck humbug, and they're all out of humbug
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November 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Moving towards our stretch target of £200,000!
A huge thank you to everyone who's donated - we're gonna challenge Labour and take the fight to Reform!
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
A huge thank you to everyone who's donated - we're gonna challenge Labour and take the fight to Reform!
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
Instead of further complicating the tax code and entrenching intergenerational inequality, just link the state pension and personal allowance so they rise in sync?
The Green Party would replace the unsustainable triple lock with inflation/wage uprating and UBI.
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The Green Party would replace the unsustainable triple lock with inflation/wage uprating and UBI.
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State pensioners with no other income will not have to pay tax
The chancellor says those who only receive the state pension won't have to pay income tax before 2030.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Instead of further complicating the tax code and entrenching intergenerational inequality, just link the state pension and personal allowance so they rise in sync?
The Green Party would replace the unsustainable triple lock with inflation/wage uprating and UBI.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Green Party would replace the unsustainable triple lock with inflation/wage uprating and UBI.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...