YazzyG
@yazzyg.bsky.social
Civic Activist/Advocate/School Governor/Writer/Mother/Bubbe/always tries to look for the good in people. Described at school in the following words: “What you lack for in height, you make up for in tongue”.
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🎯ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY🎯
The Green Party has passed 180,000 members!
That's enough to fill Ally Pally 18 times - and we're not getting any littler 😉
All across the country, thousands of people are joining to build a positive movement of hope.
Be part of it. Join today ⤵️
The Green Party has passed 180,000 members!
That's enough to fill Ally Pally 18 times - and we're not getting any littler 😉
All across the country, thousands of people are joining to build a positive movement of hope.
Be part of it. Join today ⤵️
December 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🎯ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY🎯
The Green Party has passed 180,000 members!
That's enough to fill Ally Pally 18 times - and we're not getting any littler 😉
All across the country, thousands of people are joining to build a positive movement of hope.
Be part of it. Join today ⤵️
The Green Party has passed 180,000 members!
That's enough to fill Ally Pally 18 times - and we're not getting any littler 😉
All across the country, thousands of people are joining to build a positive movement of hope.
Be part of it. Join today ⤵️
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The Green Party is now the third largest party in the UK with 124 thousand members, more members than the Liberal Democrats or the Conservatives.
But we have a country to save from the far right, public services to rebuild and a planet to save. We need more help:
join.greenparty.org.uk
But we have a country to save from the far right, public services to rebuild and a planet to save. We need more help:
join.greenparty.org.uk
Join the Green Party
Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.
join.greenparty.org.uk
October 19, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The Green Party is now the third largest party in the UK with 124 thousand members, more members than the Liberal Democrats or the Conservatives.
But we have a country to save from the far right, public services to rebuild and a planet to save. We need more help:
join.greenparty.org.uk
But we have a country to save from the far right, public services to rebuild and a planet to save. We need more help:
join.greenparty.org.uk
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The obscenity that is the British housing market
We need a massive programme of council house building for rent, and with no right to buy
Bought homes should only be sold for people to live in, not gobbled up by the rich to rent out at ludicrous prices
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We need a massive programme of council house building for rent, and with no right to buy
Bought homes should only be sold for people to live in, not gobbled up by the rich to rent out at ludicrous prices
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A waiting list of thousands, and just five new homes for social rent: this city shows the depth of Britain’s housing crisis | John Harris
Liverpool was once praised for its tolerance, but housing shortages are driving fearful, unsettling behaviours – and people are blaming outsiders, says Guardian columnist John Harris
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The obscenity that is the British housing market
We need a massive programme of council house building for rent, and with no right to buy
Bought homes should only be sold for people to live in, not gobbled up by the rich to rent out at ludicrous prices
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We need a massive programme of council house building for rent, and with no right to buy
Bought homes should only be sold for people to live in, not gobbled up by the rich to rent out at ludicrous prices
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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7/ I have no idea about Snyder’s tax arrangements, but he strikes me as an excellent object lesson in why the UK needs a wealth tax.
And if this should prompt this major polluter to sell his luxury London properties & move elsewhere, would anyone actually miss him?
And if this should prompt this major polluter to sell his luxury London properties & move elsewhere, would anyone actually miss him?
October 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
7/ I have no idea about Snyder’s tax arrangements, but he strikes me as an excellent object lesson in why the UK needs a wealth tax.
And if this should prompt this major polluter to sell his luxury London properties & move elsewhere, would anyone actually miss him?
And if this should prompt this major polluter to sell his luxury London properties & move elsewhere, would anyone actually miss him?
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A few people control our power, our public services and our wealth.
It's time to take it back.
My longer chat with @owenjones.bsky.social about @greenparty.org.uk plans to build on our success.
youtu.be/SwZ0JcXsAhM?...
It's time to take it back.
My longer chat with @owenjones.bsky.social about @greenparty.org.uk plans to build on our success.
youtu.be/SwZ0JcXsAhM?...
He’s Got Starmer Scared w/. Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Owen Jones
youtu.be
October 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
A few people control our power, our public services and our wealth.
It's time to take it back.
My longer chat with @owenjones.bsky.social about @greenparty.org.uk plans to build on our success.
youtu.be/SwZ0JcXsAhM?...
It's time to take it back.
My longer chat with @owenjones.bsky.social about @greenparty.org.uk plans to build on our success.
youtu.be/SwZ0JcXsAhM?...
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Not a fan of Elon Musk or any of his works, but have to admit Grok has summarised @zackpolanski.bsky.social's party political broadcast for the @greenparty.org.uk, and reactions to it, pretty fairly.
#WealthTax #inequality #GreenParty #Hope
#WealthTax #inequality #GreenParty #Hope
October 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Not a fan of Elon Musk or any of his works, but have to admit Grok has summarised @zackpolanski.bsky.social's party political broadcast for the @greenparty.org.uk, and reactions to it, pretty fairly.
#WealthTax #inequality #GreenParty #Hope
#WealthTax #inequality #GreenParty #Hope
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Southend Council is still using the controversial weedkiller glyphosate despite a pledge to phase it out.
Read which places it’s still used: ⬇️
Christine Sexton reports.
Read which places it’s still used: ⬇️
Christine Sexton reports.
Council still using controversial weedkiller despite pledge to stop
Last year, EAB wrote of an Essex council still using glyphosate, despite promises to phase it out. Now we find they are still using it
eastangliabylines.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Southend Council is still using the controversial weedkiller glyphosate despite a pledge to phase it out.
Read which places it’s still used: ⬇️
Christine Sexton reports.
Read which places it’s still used: ⬇️
Christine Sexton reports.
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Feeling let down by Labour?
You're not alone. More and more people are finding their political home in the Green Party.
Be part of our growing movement. Join today 👉join.greenparty.org.uk
You're not alone. More and more people are finding their political home in the Green Party.
Be part of our growing movement. Join today 👉join.greenparty.org.uk
This is huge. 3 more London councillors leave Labour and join @greenparty.org.uk.
We're now on more councils than the Lib Dems in London.
Labour - you're next.
We're now on more councils than the Lib Dems in London.
Labour - you're next.
🔴-->🟢 3 more Labour to Green Council defections today... in Barking and Dagenham
Warm welcome to Faruk Choudhury, Moin Quadri and Victoria Hornby 👏
Greens on a roll and there's so much more to come!
Warm welcome to Faruk Choudhury, Moin Quadri and Victoria Hornby 👏
Greens on a roll and there's so much more to come!
September 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Feeling let down by Labour?
You're not alone. More and more people are finding their political home in the Green Party.
Be part of our growing movement. Join today 👉join.greenparty.org.uk
You're not alone. More and more people are finding their political home in the Green Party.
Be part of our growing movement. Join today 👉join.greenparty.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social Truth telling at its finest.
September 16, 2025 at 9:21 AM
@zackpolanski.bsky.social Truth telling at its finest.
If we the voting system were to be changed from FPTP, maybe it would be appropriate to consider mandatory voting.
When parties with just a third of the vote are winning big majorities our democracy is broken.
MPs have a plan to fix it.
Stephen McNair reports
MPs have a plan to fix it.
Stephen McNair reports
At last: a serious way to rescue our failing democracy
When we are close to choosing a government that half the voters would never vote for, democracy is failing. MPs are calling for reform
eastangliabylines.co.uk
September 14, 2025 at 7:13 AM
If we the voting system were to be changed from FPTP, maybe it would be appropriate to consider mandatory voting.
Here’s my latest article for @eastangliabylines.co.uk - a piece on Conrad Noel of Thaxted, a super interesting character.
A socialist vicar once flew the Red Flag in an Essex parish church. Today, as patriotic displays sweep Essex and protest laws tighten, he'd probably be arrested.
Yasmin van der Poel asks: Would Conrad Noël be a prophet or a criminal today?
Yasmin van der Poel asks: Would Conrad Noël be a prophet or a criminal today?
The Red Vicar revisited: flags, faith, and the fight for England’s soul
The flags waving in our news bulletins are not a new phenomenon: Thaxted in Essex has seen it all before
eastangliabylines.co.uk
September 12, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Here’s my latest article for @eastangliabylines.co.uk - a piece on Conrad Noel of Thaxted, a super interesting character.
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The Byline Team is looking forward to running the 2025 Byline Festival at Keele University 11-13 July
It will have an amazing array of speakers, authors, musicians & comedians
Don’t miss the festival that could change your life
Programme & tickets
bylinefestival.com
It will have an amazing array of speakers, authors, musicians & comedians
Don’t miss the festival that could change your life
Programme & tickets
bylinefestival.com
June 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The Byline Team is looking forward to running the 2025 Byline Festival at Keele University 11-13 July
It will have an amazing array of speakers, authors, musicians & comedians
Don’t miss the festival that could change your life
Programme & tickets
bylinefestival.com
It will have an amazing array of speakers, authors, musicians & comedians
Don’t miss the festival that could change your life
Programme & tickets
bylinefestival.com
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Our Mr Pecksniff is rather Old Testament -
People should be held accountable for their actions, & that includes voters.
Your actions in electing an ignorant old fool have repercussions for you & everyone else in your shire.
Try & get a grip.
Yes it's @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social
People should be held accountable for their actions, & that includes voters.
Your actions in electing an ignorant old fool have repercussions for you & everyone else in your shire.
Try & get a grip.
Yes it's @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social
Pecksniff: Greens Ipswich action day means they eye Suffolk seat
In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life
eastangliabylines.co.uk
June 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Our Mr Pecksniff is rather Old Testament -
People should be held accountable for their actions, & that includes voters.
Your actions in electing an ignorant old fool have repercussions for you & everyone else in your shire.
Try & get a grip.
Yes it's @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social
People should be held accountable for their actions, & that includes voters.
Your actions in electing an ignorant old fool have repercussions for you & everyone else in your shire.
Try & get a grip.
Yes it's @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social
The sun is shining! Have you got your tickets?
This Father's Day, Sir Frederick Gibberd’s home & garden hosts family entertainment & a unique beer festival...
Yasmin van der Poel writes of what’s on offer for the whole family in a Grade II listed sculpture garden, the home of an eminent British architect.
Yasmin van der Poel writes of what’s on offer for the whole family in a Grade II listed sculpture garden, the home of an eminent British architect.
Sip, savour, stroll this Father’s Day in beautiful surroundings
Enjoy craft beers, local food & live music in stunning garden surroundings at the Gibberd Garden Beer Festival, Harlow on 14–15 June
eastangliabylines.co.uk
June 15, 2025 at 7:21 AM
The sun is shining! Have you got your tickets?
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If you’re undocumented, don’t march tomorrow. Stay home. Let the rest of us get this one.
Solidarity ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
Solidarity ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
June 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
If you’re undocumented, don’t march tomorrow. Stay home. Let the rest of us get this one.
Solidarity ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
Solidarity ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
I’m going to visit on Sunday. I’m looking forward to a Marmite & Parmesan sausage!
A wonderful weekend of enjoyment is promised - local food & live music in stunning garden surroundings at the Gibberd Garden Beer Festival, Harlow, this 14–15 June
Yasmin van der Poel reports
Yasmin van der Poel reports
Sip, savour, stroll this Father’s Day in beautiful surroundings
Enjoy craft beers, local food & live music in stunning garden surroundings at the Gibberd Garden Beer Festival, Harlow on 14–15 June
eastangliabylines.co.uk
June 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I’m going to visit on Sunday. I’m looking forward to a Marmite & Parmesan sausage!
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New contributor
@riotgrandma.bsky.social
writes a powerful letter to her grandmother, who perished at Auschwitz—reflecting on the past, and the haunting echoes of history in today’s world.
@riotgrandma.bsky.social
writes a powerful letter to her grandmother, who perished at Auschwitz—reflecting on the past, and the haunting echoes of history in today’s world.
I wonder what my grandmother would have thought
27 January 2025 marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz in Poland. A surviving relative ponders
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 16, 2025 at 7:02 AM
New contributor
@riotgrandma.bsky.social
writes a powerful letter to her grandmother, who perished at Auschwitz—reflecting on the past, and the haunting echoes of history in today’s world.
@riotgrandma.bsky.social
writes a powerful letter to her grandmother, who perished at Auschwitz—reflecting on the past, and the haunting echoes of history in today’s world.
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Trump's threats of ethnic cleansing in Gaza are abhorrent and the UK government must stand firmly against them
February 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Trump's threats of ethnic cleansing in Gaza are abhorrent and the UK government must stand firmly against them
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I asked the Deputy Prime Minister if she would impose huge, remote unitary County Councils if that is against the wishes of local residents & how she can justify having County Councillors last elected in 2021, leading negotiations on the biggest shake-up of local government in the last half-century.
February 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I asked the Deputy Prime Minister if she would impose huge, remote unitary County Councils if that is against the wishes of local residents & how she can justify having County Councillors last elected in 2021, leading negotiations on the biggest shake-up of local government in the last half-century.
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🔴‘Donald Trump’s Gaza Ethnic Cleansing Plan Is a Call for War Crimes And the UK Must Condemn It’
It’s time Keir Starmer’s Government finally recognises Palestinian statehood and resist the US President’s catastrophic agenda, argues Green MP @elliechowns.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/06/d...
It’s time Keir Starmer’s Government finally recognises Palestinian statehood and resist the US President’s catastrophic agenda, argues Green MP @elliechowns.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/06/d...
'Donald Trump’s Gaza Ethnic Cleansing Plan Is a Call for War Crimes And the UK Must Condemn It'
It's time for Keir Starmer's Government to finally recognise Palestinian statehood and resist the US President's catastrophic agenda, argues Green MP Ellie Chowns
bylinetimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🔴‘Donald Trump’s Gaza Ethnic Cleansing Plan Is a Call for War Crimes And the UK Must Condemn It’
It’s time Keir Starmer’s Government finally recognises Palestinian statehood and resist the US President’s catastrophic agenda, argues Green MP @elliechowns.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/06/d...
It’s time Keir Starmer’s Government finally recognises Palestinian statehood and resist the US President’s catastrophic agenda, argues Green MP @elliechowns.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/06/d...
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As you travel around enjoying the sun and snowdrops, you may notice the many very manicured hedgerows. Sadly this is the way to weaken & kill them.
Its time landowners, farmers & councils cut 1 in 3 years - side, side, top.
Good for hedge & nature .
Its time landowners, farmers & councils cut 1 in 3 years - side, side, top.
Good for hedge & nature .
Hedgerows: the skill of balancing growth with need
As autumnal cutting starts debates arise over timing and technique. Is flailing harming wildlife and hedgerow health, or providing care?
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 2, 2025 at 1:42 PM
As you travel around enjoying the sun and snowdrops, you may notice the many very manicured hedgerows. Sadly this is the way to weaken & kill them.
Its time landowners, farmers & councils cut 1 in 3 years - side, side, top.
Good for hedge & nature .
Its time landowners, farmers & councils cut 1 in 3 years - side, side, top.
Good for hedge & nature .
After a month off due to a sore back, I’m booked in for a gym class and am going to cycle there and back. 😇
A month into 2025, 48% of Britons resolve to "exercise more." From park runs to pilates, here’s how to turn goals into lasting habits
| J.J. Jackson
| J.J. Jackson
Staying on the track for 2025?
A month into 2025, 48% of Britons resolve to "exercise more." From park runs to pilates, here’s how to turn goals into lasting habits
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
After a month off due to a sore back, I’m booked in for a gym class and am going to cycle there and back. 😇
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🔴‘My Son Was Murdered or Sex-Trafficked and the Police Don’t Care’ - Julie Davis
Part Four of a five-part special investigation by
@danevanswrites.bsky.social, @tomlatchem.bsky.social
& Nuria Villa into a missing person’s case with dark criminal undertones
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/31/m...
Part Four of a five-part special investigation by
@danevanswrites.bsky.social, @tomlatchem.bsky.social
& Nuria Villa into a missing person’s case with dark criminal undertones
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/31/m...
‘My Son Was Murdered or Sex-Trafficked and the Police Don’t Care’ - Julie Davis
Part Four of a five-part special investigation by Dan Evans and Tom Latchem into a missing person’s case with dark criminal undertones
bylinetimes.com
January 31, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🔴‘My Son Was Murdered or Sex-Trafficked and the Police Don’t Care’ - Julie Davis
Part Four of a five-part special investigation by
@danevanswrites.bsky.social, @tomlatchem.bsky.social
& Nuria Villa into a missing person’s case with dark criminal undertones
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/31/m...
Part Four of a five-part special investigation by
@danevanswrites.bsky.social, @tomlatchem.bsky.social
& Nuria Villa into a missing person’s case with dark criminal undertones
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/31/m...
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For the Tories, left or right of them there is a party who can do it better, with better credentials. There is a clear danger here of a transmigration of souls.
(Note to self: do Tories have souls?)
#PecksniffsDiary
(Note to self: do Tories have souls?)
#PecksniffsDiary
Pecksniff: Tories: ‘We’re going to do politics differently: we’re going to tell the truth’
In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
For the Tories, left or right of them there is a party who can do it better, with better credentials. There is a clear danger here of a transmigration of souls.
(Note to self: do Tories have souls?)
#PecksniffsDiary
(Note to self: do Tories have souls?)
#PecksniffsDiary