Rob Bryher
@robbryher.bsky.social
📍Bristol, England / 🌿 Green councillor for St George West on Bristol City Council // 🏢 Chair of Development Control Committee A // 🚋 Chair of Kerbside and Parking Strategy Task and Finish Group and Member of Transport & Connectivity Policy Committee
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“Sorry that’s not deliverable” Darren tells a child in poverty due to the two child benefit cap.
“We can deliver that” Darren tells a billionaire who doesn’t want to pay more tax.
Join the Green Party to make hope normal again. join.greenparty.org.uk
“We can deliver that” Darren tells a billionaire who doesn’t want to pay more tax.
Join the Green Party to make hope normal again. join.greenparty.org.uk
November 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
“Sorry that’s not deliverable” Darren tells a child in poverty due to the two child benefit cap.
“We can deliver that” Darren tells a billionaire who doesn’t want to pay more tax.
Join the Green Party to make hope normal again. join.greenparty.org.uk
“We can deliver that” Darren tells a billionaire who doesn’t want to pay more tax.
Join the Green Party to make hope normal again. join.greenparty.org.uk
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Hey Darren, quick Q. How do you let down voters who have already been so let down by the current establishment that they have become subterranean?
Oh, we'll let voters down will we, Darren? More than your genocide-enabling, non-child-poverty-alleviating, non-wealth-taxing, protest-criminalising, authoritarian bunch of suitcase career politicians have?
Doubt it mate.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Doubt it mate.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Greens’ ‘undeliverable’ promises will let voters down, says Labour minister
Exclusive: Darren Jones says Labour has to convince young people it is ‘modern party of the future’
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Hey Darren, quick Q. How do you let down voters who have already been so let down by the current establishment that they have become subterranean?
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This would be a more convincing argument if Keir Starmer had not himself made a whole series of promises which he then declared completely undeliverable as soon as he became leader www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Greens’ ‘undeliverable’ promises will let voters down, says Labour minister
Exclusive: Darren Jones says Labour has to convince young people it is ‘modern party of the future’
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
This would be a more convincing argument if Keir Starmer had not himself made a whole series of promises which he then declared completely undeliverable as soon as he became leader www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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if Greens deliver just 10% of promises it will still be a better result than the 100% shit policies from the others
November 8, 2025 at 8:43 AM
if Greens deliver just 10% of promises it will still be a better result than the 100% shit policies from the others
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Important article by Lorraine Francis a Bristol Green cllr.
Lorraine is so right to focus on the harm greed and racism throws about the place.
I've just seen @zackpolanski.bsky.social riffing on C4's Last Leg.
Lorraine and Zack are great Greens both!
Join 'em!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Lorraine is so right to focus on the harm greed and racism throws about the place.
I've just seen @zackpolanski.bsky.social riffing on C4's Last Leg.
Lorraine and Zack are great Greens both!
Join 'em!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Great piece by my colleague Lorraine Francis, Green councillor for Eastville
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
'It is the greed of a privileged few, not immigration, that is Britain’s problem'
Lorraine Francis urges Bristol to continue to face up to historical hard truths
www.bristol247.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Important article by Lorraine Francis a Bristol Green cllr.
Lorraine is so right to focus on the harm greed and racism throws about the place.
I've just seen @zackpolanski.bsky.social riffing on C4's Last Leg.
Lorraine and Zack are great Greens both!
Join 'em!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Lorraine is so right to focus on the harm greed and racism throws about the place.
I've just seen @zackpolanski.bsky.social riffing on C4's Last Leg.
Lorraine and Zack are great Greens both!
Join 'em!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Oh, we'll let voters down will we, Darren? More than your genocide-enabling, non-child-poverty-alleviating, non-wealth-taxing, protest-criminalising, authoritarian bunch of suitcase career politicians have?
Doubt it mate.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Doubt it mate.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Greens’ ‘undeliverable’ promises will let voters down, says Labour minister
Exclusive: Darren Jones says Labour has to convince young people it is ‘modern party of the future’
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Oh, we'll let voters down will we, Darren? More than your genocide-enabling, non-child-poverty-alleviating, non-wealth-taxing, protest-criminalising, authoritarian bunch of suitcase career politicians have?
Doubt it mate.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Doubt it mate.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Great piece by my colleague Lorraine Francis, Green councillor for Eastville
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
'It is the greed of a privileged few, not immigration, that is Britain’s problem'
Lorraine Francis urges Bristol to continue to face up to historical hard truths
www.bristol247.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Great piece by my colleague Lorraine Francis, Green councillor for Eastville
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
An Extraordinary Full Council has been called in Bristol due to the defection of Cllr Al Al-Maghrabi from Labour to Green.
It means for 6 of the 8 of the policy committees, Greens (if all voting the same way) will be able to pass any policy without the support of any other party.
Good, bad or meh?
It means for 6 of the 8 of the policy committees, Greens (if all voting the same way) will be able to pass any policy without the support of any other party.
Good, bad or meh?
November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
An Extraordinary Full Council has been called in Bristol due to the defection of Cllr Al Al-Maghrabi from Labour to Green.
It means for 6 of the 8 of the policy committees, Greens (if all voting the same way) will be able to pass any policy without the support of any other party.
Good, bad or meh?
It means for 6 of the 8 of the policy committees, Greens (if all voting the same way) will be able to pass any policy without the support of any other party.
Good, bad or meh?
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The full transcript of Zohran Mamdani's acceptance speech is very much worth reading in full. Even if you don't agree with your politics, it's very beautifully put together.
archive.is/8VqQJ
[this is a useable link to the NYT transcript]
archive.is/8VqQJ
[this is a useable link to the NYT transcript]
November 5, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The full transcript of Zohran Mamdani's acceptance speech is very much worth reading in full. Even if you don't agree with your politics, it's very beautifully put together.
archive.is/8VqQJ
[this is a useable link to the NYT transcript]
archive.is/8VqQJ
[this is a useable link to the NYT transcript]
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In the midst of horrific mass killings and violence, British-made military equipment has been found in Sudan.
It's clear our arms export licensing system is not fit for purpose; we need a full review, alongside an embargo on all arms exports to the UAE now.
It's clear our arms export licensing system is not fit for purpose; we need a full review, alongside an embargo on all arms exports to the UAE now.
November 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
In the midst of horrific mass killings and violence, British-made military equipment has been found in Sudan.
It's clear our arms export licensing system is not fit for purpose; we need a full review, alongside an embargo on all arms exports to the UAE now.
It's clear our arms export licensing system is not fit for purpose; we need a full review, alongside an embargo on all arms exports to the UAE now.
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✊ Inspiring to join this morning's picket in my ward, in solidarity with the school support staff strike for back pay
📢 I read a statement of support from @carladenyer.bsky.social, in Parliament today
💚 @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social backs workers striking for fair pay and conditions
🤝Solidarity!
📢 I read a statement of support from @carladenyer.bsky.social, in Parliament today
💚 @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social backs workers striking for fair pay and conditions
🤝Solidarity!
November 5, 2025 at 10:23 AM
✊ Inspiring to join this morning's picket in my ward, in solidarity with the school support staff strike for back pay
📢 I read a statement of support from @carladenyer.bsky.social, in Parliament today
💚 @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social backs workers striking for fair pay and conditions
🤝Solidarity!
📢 I read a statement of support from @carladenyer.bsky.social, in Parliament today
💚 @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social backs workers striking for fair pay and conditions
🤝Solidarity!
Apparently the term "republican" is now iffy because of the US Republicans?
Ok, I'm a post-monarchist democratic egalitarian then!
Ok, I'm a post-monarchist democratic egalitarian then!
November 4, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Apparently the term "republican" is now iffy because of the US Republicans?
Ok, I'm a post-monarchist democratic egalitarian then!
Ok, I'm a post-monarchist democratic egalitarian then!
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Join me in calling on @RachelReevesMP to stop propping up declining oil and gas companies with £2.7 BILLION of tax breaks a year (🤯) and fund a jobs guarantee for workers instead: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
End tax breaks on oil and gas
Sign the petition to stop the giveaway and demand a fair jobs plan needs major people power right now.
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Join me in calling on @RachelReevesMP to stop propping up declining oil and gas companies with £2.7 BILLION of tax breaks a year (🤯) and fund a jobs guarantee for workers instead: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
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The government spends £2.7 BILLION a year on TAX BREAKS for oil and gas companies
Those companies pay billions to their shareholders
And then lay off their workers
Think that's unfair?
Tell Rachel Reeves to stop propping up oil and gas companies and back workers instead…
Those companies pay billions to their shareholders
And then lay off their workers
Think that's unfair?
Tell Rachel Reeves to stop propping up oil and gas companies and back workers instead…
November 4, 2025 at 9:09 AM
The government spends £2.7 BILLION a year on TAX BREAKS for oil and gas companies
Those companies pay billions to their shareholders
And then lay off their workers
Think that's unfair?
Tell Rachel Reeves to stop propping up oil and gas companies and back workers instead…
Those companies pay billions to their shareholders
And then lay off their workers
Think that's unfair?
Tell Rachel Reeves to stop propping up oil and gas companies and back workers instead…
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Jeremy Vine, "Andrew Windsor has been buried alive.. They want him humiliated"
No he hasn't. He was accused of raping a child three times and for that:
➡️ Victim received £12 million
➡️ Andrew is moving from one big house to another
➡️ Andrew getting 6 figure £ from the King
No he hasn't. He was accused of raping a child three times and for that:
➡️ Victim received £12 million
➡️ Andrew is moving from one big house to another
➡️ Andrew getting 6 figure £ from the King
November 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Jeremy Vine, "Andrew Windsor has been buried alive.. They want him humiliated"
No he hasn't. He was accused of raping a child three times and for that:
➡️ Victim received £12 million
➡️ Andrew is moving from one big house to another
➡️ Andrew getting 6 figure £ from the King
No he hasn't. He was accused of raping a child three times and for that:
➡️ Victim received £12 million
➡️ Andrew is moving from one big house to another
➡️ Andrew getting 6 figure £ from the King
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It is not true “England cannot effectively subsidise travel costs”. Retired people get free travel. By freezing the fuel duty escalator we are subsidising car drivers, which compounds inequality. See more here: bettertransport.org.uk/media/groups...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
No free bus passes for under 22s, says goverment
The Commons Transport Committee recommended scrapping bus fares for young people in August.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 7:48 AM
It is not true “England cannot effectively subsidise travel costs”. Retired people get free travel. By freezing the fuel duty escalator we are subsidising car drivers, which compounds inequality. See more here: bettertransport.org.uk/media/groups...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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🎉 We are all thrilled to welcome Cllr Al-Maghrabi into the Green Group!
💚 Al is a kind, compassionate and diligent councillor - we are lucky to have him with us.
📈 @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social now has half the councillors in Bristol!
🤝 Welcome @alsayedpolitico.bsky.social!
💚 Al is a kind, compassionate and diligent councillor - we are lucky to have him with us.
📈 @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social now has half the councillors in Bristol!
🤝 Welcome @alsayedpolitico.bsky.social!
Bristol Labour councillor defects to the Green Party
He criticised Labour's national leadership
www.bristolpost.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 10:42 AM
🎉 We are all thrilled to welcome Cllr Al-Maghrabi into the Green Group!
💚 Al is a kind, compassionate and diligent councillor - we are lucky to have him with us.
📈 @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social now has half the councillors in Bristol!
🤝 Welcome @alsayedpolitico.bsky.social!
💚 Al is a kind, compassionate and diligent councillor - we are lucky to have him with us.
📈 @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social now has half the councillors in Bristol!
🤝 Welcome @alsayedpolitico.bsky.social!
The last time a team other than Rangers or Celtic won the Scottish top division championship, I was in nappies (Aberdeen, 1984-85).
It could well happen this year!
It could well happen this year!
October 26, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The last time a team other than Rangers or Celtic won the Scottish top division championship, I was in nappies (Aberdeen, 1984-85).
It could well happen this year!
It could well happen this year!
Currently listening to this loudly to try to get the kids to stay up an extra hour so we don't have to wake up at 6am tomorrow
youtube.com/watch?v=0iSQ...
youtube.com/watch?v=0iSQ...
Narcolepsy
YouTube video by Ben Folds - Topic
youtube.com
October 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Currently listening to this loudly to try to get the kids to stay up an extra hour so we don't have to wake up at 6am tomorrow
youtube.com/watch?v=0iSQ...
youtube.com/watch?v=0iSQ...
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It’s mad that the previous administration of the council set the precedent that this strategic cycle way could be closed back in April 2021. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Concorde Way cycle route to reopen in May 2026 after five years
The route in Lockleaze, Bristol, was shut in 2021 while 185 homes were being built.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 7:16 AM
It’s mad that the previous administration of the council set the precedent that this strategic cycle way could be closed back in April 2021. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Good name for a band:
Forward Table Any Window Yes
Forward Table Any Window Yes
October 24, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Good name for a band:
Forward Table Any Window Yes
Forward Table Any Window Yes
"The Government supports airport expansion where it promotes economic growth, aligns with climate commitments, and meets strict air quality and noise pollution requirements."
The Government only cares about "aligning with climate commitments", not with the whole house being on fire.
The Government only cares about "aligning with climate commitments", not with the whole house being on fire.
October 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
"The Government supports airport expansion where it promotes economic growth, aligns with climate commitments, and meets strict air quality and noise pollution requirements."
The Government only cares about "aligning with climate commitments", not with the whole house being on fire.
The Government only cares about "aligning with climate commitments", not with the whole house being on fire.
Quite annoying that Newcastle have my favourite team and coach at the moment given their ownership
October 21, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Quite annoying that Newcastle have my favourite team and coach at the moment given their ownership
96 seats in the new Sennedd, so 49 needed for a majority.
It could be a Labour/Plaid majority gov't without needing Greens or Lib Dems?
Either way, the right is less likely to win this election than the left, and that's because of a better, newly introduced system of PR and a larger chamber 👍
It could be a Labour/Plaid majority gov't without needing Greens or Lib Dems?
Either way, the right is less likely to win this election than the left, and that's because of a better, newly introduced system of PR and a larger chamber 👍
A projection based on the latest Beaufort Research Senedd poll for @NationCymru:
➡️ Ref — 35
🌹 Lab — 24
🌼 PC — 24
🌱 GP — 6
🌳 Con — 5
🐤 LD — 2
from: devolvedelections.co.uk/wales/
➡️ Ref — 35
🌹 Lab — 24
🌼 PC — 24
🌱 GP — 6
🌳 Con — 5
🐤 LD — 2
from: devolvedelections.co.uk/wales/
October 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
96 seats in the new Sennedd, so 49 needed for a majority.
It could be a Labour/Plaid majority gov't without needing Greens or Lib Dems?
Either way, the right is less likely to win this election than the left, and that's because of a better, newly introduced system of PR and a larger chamber 👍
It could be a Labour/Plaid majority gov't without needing Greens or Lib Dems?
Either way, the right is less likely to win this election than the left, and that's because of a better, newly introduced system of PR and a larger chamber 👍