Andy Bentley
@andybentley.bsky.social
Geek, Dad, Humanist, B.Eng,🤘
Chair of Swindon Area Green Party 💚
Chair of the Hreod Burna Urban Forest charity 🌳
Chair of Swindon Area Green Party 💚
Chair of the Hreod Burna Urban Forest charity 🌳
More Labour hypocrisy as they vote down a motion on planting street trees, which had previously been their own policy.
Why? Because it was proposed by the Green Party.
Why? Because it was proposed by the Green Party.
November 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
More Labour hypocrisy as they vote down a motion on planting street trees, which had previously been their own policy.
Why? Because it was proposed by the Green Party.
Why? Because it was proposed by the Green Party.
Irony aplenty at Swindon Borough Council tonight
Labour vote down a motion asking for an audit of unpaid CCJs against the council, but say there is going to be an audit into the unpaid CCJs. Why? Because it was the Tories that proposed it. Juvenile, tribal, politics at its worst
Labour vote down a motion asking for an audit of unpaid CCJs against the council, but say there is going to be an audit into the unpaid CCJs. Why? Because it was the Tories that proposed it. Juvenile, tribal, politics at its worst
November 27, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Irony aplenty at Swindon Borough Council tonight
Labour vote down a motion asking for an audit of unpaid CCJs against the council, but say there is going to be an audit into the unpaid CCJs. Why? Because it was the Tories that proposed it. Juvenile, tribal, politics at its worst
Labour vote down a motion asking for an audit of unpaid CCJs against the council, but say there is going to be an audit into the unpaid CCJs. Why? Because it was the Tories that proposed it. Juvenile, tribal, politics at its worst
An historic moment as @swindongreens.bsky.social councillors take their seats for the first time ever on @swindoncouncil.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
An historic moment as @swindongreens.bsky.social councillors take their seats for the first time ever on @swindoncouncil.bsky.social
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A Government of cowards.
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
A Government of cowards.
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Labour must be so proud. Their years of failing to stand up for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers are really paying off.
They're finally getting recognised by the people whose support they've been working so hard to win over.
They're finally getting recognised by the people whose support they've been working so hard to win over.
November 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Labour must be so proud. Their years of failing to stand up for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers are really paying off.
They're finally getting recognised by the people whose support they've been working so hard to win over.
They're finally getting recognised by the people whose support they've been working so hard to win over.
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Green Party Councillor Tom Butcher was among Swindon Borough Councillors in attendance today at the Cenotaph, Regent Circus, to lay a wreath during the Remembrance Sunday Service.
November 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Green Party Councillor Tom Butcher was among Swindon Borough Councillors in attendance today at the Cenotaph, Regent Circus, to lay a wreath during the Remembrance Sunday Service.
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MEET YOUR GREENS 💚 We had a fantastic evening at the Blunsdon Arms this past week, with members new and old getting together.
We're fast approaching 400 new members since the beginning of September!
#SwindonGreens #GreenParty
We're fast approaching 400 new members since the beginning of September!
#SwindonGreens #GreenParty
November 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
MEET YOUR GREENS 💚 We had a fantastic evening at the Blunsdon Arms this past week, with members new and old getting together.
We're fast approaching 400 new members since the beginning of September!
#SwindonGreens #GreenParty
We're fast approaching 400 new members since the beginning of September!
#SwindonGreens #GreenParty
Things are happening in Swindon... Our first ever @greenparty.org.uk Borough Councillor
October 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Things are happening in Swindon... Our first ever @greenparty.org.uk Borough Councillor
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October 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM
It's beginning to look a lot like autumn.
October 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It's beginning to look a lot like autumn.
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Our Conference was bursting with energy, enthusiasm, and determination. The Green Party is growing faster than ever – powered by hope, action, and thousands of passionate members. 💚
October 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Our Conference was bursting with energy, enthusiasm, and determination. The Green Party is growing faster than ever – powered by hope, action, and thousands of passionate members. 💚
After spotting a dragonfly visiting my pond to try and lay its eggs, I decided to help it along. I've scoured the garden for bits of rotten wood to plant in the pond and this is the rather wonderful result.
August 16, 2025 at 9:45 AM
After spotting a dragonfly visiting my pond to try and lay its eggs, I decided to help it along. I've scoured the garden for bits of rotten wood to plant in the pond and this is the rather wonderful result.
In a week where the grifting Cheeto has sent the army into California and is holding a military parade on his birthday, it seems like a good time to post this
June 14, 2025 at 12:40 PM
In a week where the grifting Cheeto has sent the army into California and is holding a military parade on his birthday, it seems like a good time to post this
Bunny doesn't like to get her feet muddy methinks...
January 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Bunny doesn't like to get her feet muddy methinks...
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Dear Prime Minister and Chancellor, it seems you don't understand the reason that benefits cost so much.
Let me explain.
1. Wages are low and we pay firms to keep their wages low by adding in work benefits.
2. Rents are high and we pay landlords to keep rents high by giving them housing benefit.
1/3
Let me explain.
1. Wages are low and we pay firms to keep their wages low by adding in work benefits.
2. Rents are high and we pay landlords to keep rents high by giving them housing benefit.
1/3
November 24, 2024 at 8:18 AM
Dear Prime Minister and Chancellor, it seems you don't understand the reason that benefits cost so much.
Let me explain.
1. Wages are low and we pay firms to keep their wages low by adding in work benefits.
2. Rents are high and we pay landlords to keep rents high by giving them housing benefit.
1/3
Let me explain.
1. Wages are low and we pay firms to keep their wages low by adding in work benefits.
2. Rents are high and we pay landlords to keep rents high by giving them housing benefit.
1/3
Right, so who do I know here...?
August 18, 2023 at 10:19 PM
Right, so who do I know here...?