Ben Gray
@cllxben.bsky.social
Nottingham and East Midlands Green Party Co-Chair
Dad, Cyclist, Inventor, Green Party, former Borough Councillor, keen runner, enthusiastic OCR participant, tree hugger, PhD Chemist, increasingly grumpy.
Dad, Cyclist, Inventor, Green Party, former Borough Councillor, keen runner, enthusiastic OCR participant, tree hugger, PhD Chemist, increasingly grumpy.
Sorry Labourball (singular)
October 8, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Sorry Labourball (singular)
I think this is supposed to be some kind of satire, but it's actually excellent comms.
I got into politics to Abolish Bad Things, and seek to continue to abolish bad things.
#VoteGreen
I got into politics to Abolish Bad Things, and seek to continue to abolish bad things.
#VoteGreen
October 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
I think this is supposed to be some kind of satire, but it's actually excellent comms.
I got into politics to Abolish Bad Things, and seek to continue to abolish bad things.
#VoteGreen
I got into politics to Abolish Bad Things, and seek to continue to abolish bad things.
#VoteGreen
Happy Friday y'all! Scenes from sunny West Bridgford this morning
July 25, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Happy Friday y'all! Scenes from sunny West Bridgford this morning
Good thing that division has a Green candidate who supports genuine grass roots democracy, genuine devolution of powers, and who lives and works hard in that division every single day.
My ideals and postcode haven't changed since 2017 when we were trying to build something like what you describe.
My ideals and postcode haven't changed since 2017 when we were trying to build something like what you describe.
April 4, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Good thing that division has a Green candidate who supports genuine grass roots democracy, genuine devolution of powers, and who lives and works hard in that division every single day.
My ideals and postcode haven't changed since 2017 when we were trying to build something like what you describe.
My ideals and postcode haven't changed since 2017 when we were trying to build something like what you describe.
With a £400k salary from the BBC Fiona Bruce denies being a wealthy individual... "I'm not sure you know how the BBC works". Clearly £400k not large amount in media circles.
Perhaps she too lives pay check to pay check spending her whole salary on life's necessities
Perhaps she too lives pay check to pay check spending her whole salary on life's necessities
March 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
With a £400k salary from the BBC Fiona Bruce denies being a wealthy individual... "I'm not sure you know how the BBC works". Clearly £400k not large amount in media circles.
Perhaps she too lives pay check to pay check spending her whole salary on life's necessities
Perhaps she too lives pay check to pay check spending her whole salary on life's necessities
Scrap council tax and replace with something better.
£1.8m mansion in the Park Nottingham Band G taxed at 0.23% of its value
£26k bedsit behind the Vic Centre Nottingham Band B taxed at 8.65% of its value
Worth over 70x more but pays just 1.8x more tax.
#wealthtaxnow
£1.8m mansion in the Park Nottingham Band G taxed at 0.23% of its value
£26k bedsit behind the Vic Centre Nottingham Band B taxed at 8.65% of its value
Worth over 70x more but pays just 1.8x more tax.
#wealthtaxnow
March 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Scrap council tax and replace with something better.
£1.8m mansion in the Park Nottingham Band G taxed at 0.23% of its value
£26k bedsit behind the Vic Centre Nottingham Band B taxed at 8.65% of its value
Worth over 70x more but pays just 1.8x more tax.
#wealthtaxnow
£1.8m mansion in the Park Nottingham Band G taxed at 0.23% of its value
£26k bedsit behind the Vic Centre Nottingham Band B taxed at 8.65% of its value
Worth over 70x more but pays just 1.8x more tax.
#wealthtaxnow
This week I helped welcome another former Labour councillor into @greenparty.org.uk I was reminded of the vicious attacks that are sent your way when you decide to step away from that red rosette.
Are those remaining still humming "the Red Flag" as they read these headlines?
join.greenparty.org.uk
Are those remaining still humming "the Red Flag" as they read these headlines?
join.greenparty.org.uk
March 7, 2025 at 10:11 AM
This week I helped welcome another former Labour councillor into @greenparty.org.uk I was reminded of the vicious attacks that are sent your way when you decide to step away from that red rosette.
Are those remaining still humming "the Red Flag" as they read these headlines?
join.greenparty.org.uk
Are those remaining still humming "the Red Flag" as they read these headlines?
join.greenparty.org.uk
More reasons to smile when the sun is shining! Finally got round to commissioning the solar inverter and meter.
Not free yet, just prepaid, but it feels so good to have this generating!
#Solar #GreenEnergy #RooftopRevolution
Not free yet, just prepaid, but it feels so good to have this generating!
#Solar #GreenEnergy #RooftopRevolution
March 6, 2025 at 7:33 AM
More reasons to smile when the sun is shining! Finally got round to commissioning the solar inverter and meter.
Not free yet, just prepaid, but it feels so good to have this generating!
#Solar #GreenEnergy #RooftopRevolution
Not free yet, just prepaid, but it feels so good to have this generating!
#Solar #GreenEnergy #RooftopRevolution
Up early today as my brain processes all of the actions and conversations yesterday.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social visited us to welcome Shuguftah to the Green Party in Nottingham.
Amazing turnout from @nottsgreenparty.bsky.social members and members from across @emgreenparty.bsky.social
@zackpolanski.bsky.social visited us to welcome Shuguftah to the Green Party in Nottingham.
Amazing turnout from @nottsgreenparty.bsky.social members and members from across @emgreenparty.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Up early today as my brain processes all of the actions and conversations yesterday.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social visited us to welcome Shuguftah to the Green Party in Nottingham.
Amazing turnout from @nottsgreenparty.bsky.social members and members from across @emgreenparty.bsky.social
@zackpolanski.bsky.social visited us to welcome Shuguftah to the Green Party in Nottingham.
Amazing turnout from @nottsgreenparty.bsky.social members and members from across @emgreenparty.bsky.social
Back from a visit in Wales where I found @garyseconomics.bsky.social book "The Trading Game" as the non-fiction book of the month in Aberystwyth Waterstones. The messages are clearly resonating with this community!
#TaxWeath #VoteGreen
#TaxWeath #VoteGreen
February 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Back from a visit in Wales where I found @garyseconomics.bsky.social book "The Trading Game" as the non-fiction book of the month in Aberystwyth Waterstones. The messages are clearly resonating with this community!
#TaxWeath #VoteGreen
#TaxWeath #VoteGreen
Some new @greenparty.org.uk props to make the house look more presentable. Looking forward to test driving them next week #votegreen @zackpolanski.bsky.social
February 21, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Some new @greenparty.org.uk props to make the house look more presentable. Looking forward to test driving them next week #votegreen @zackpolanski.bsky.social
Time for more carrots and fewer sticks? Get on your bike and ride away from the tax man with an extra £700 in your pay packet?
www.brusselstimes.com/1401729/belg...
www.brusselstimes.com/1401729/belg...
February 17, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Time for more carrots and fewer sticks? Get on your bike and ride away from the tax man with an extra £700 in your pay packet?
www.brusselstimes.com/1401729/belg...
www.brusselstimes.com/1401729/belg...
A particularly beautiful post leaflet flat white from Okende in West Bridgford #GreenDoorstep
February 16, 2025 at 3:46 PM
A particularly beautiful post leaflet flat white from Okende in West Bridgford #GreenDoorstep
East Midlands has the lowest funding for walking and wheeling of any combined authority in the UK. Less than half of that of Cambridgeshire.
Wouldn't have happened on @frankadlingtons.bsky.social's watch.
If you're serious about #realchange #votegreen
Wouldn't have happened on @frankadlingtons.bsky.social's watch.
If you're serious about #realchange #votegreen
February 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM
East Midlands has the lowest funding for walking and wheeling of any combined authority in the UK. Less than half of that of Cambridgeshire.
Wouldn't have happened on @frankadlingtons.bsky.social's watch.
If you're serious about #realchange #votegreen
Wouldn't have happened on @frankadlingtons.bsky.social's watch.
If you're serious about #realchange #votegreen
I was on the other side of the river for an 11 miler today. Didn't manage to get my patch in shot though!
Pointing at a sign that says I should aim for 1000 miles again this year.
Pointing at a sign that says I should aim for 1000 miles again this year.
February 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I was on the other side of the river for an 11 miler today. Didn't manage to get my patch in shot though!
Pointing at a sign that says I should aim for 1000 miles again this year.
Pointing at a sign that says I should aim for 1000 miles again this year.
Didn't get photos of the mains unfortunately. But this place is a real treat. We booked well in advance as we were a party of six. Apparently they keep tables open for walk ins so two people isn't so much of an issue.
February 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Didn't get photos of the mains unfortunately. But this place is a real treat. We booked well in advance as we were a party of six. Apparently they keep tables open for walk ins so two people isn't so much of an issue.
Probably the best food I've ever eaten. Beers were amazing too. Kushi Ya on Low Pavement.
February 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Probably the best food I've ever eaten. Beers were amazing too. Kushi Ya on Low Pavement.
Labour's latest marketing won't beat Reform just put more wind in their sails
February 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Labour's latest marketing won't beat Reform just put more wind in their sails
Bright sunny day supporting our @nottsgreenparty.bsky.social councillors in getting their latest newsletter out.
Met some lovely locals and had a great coffee afterwards.
#GreenDoorstep #VoteGreen
Met some lovely locals and had a great coffee afterwards.
#GreenDoorstep #VoteGreen
February 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Bright sunny day supporting our @nottsgreenparty.bsky.social councillors in getting their latest newsletter out.
Met some lovely locals and had a great coffee afterwards.
#GreenDoorstep #VoteGreen
Met some lovely locals and had a great coffee afterwards.
#GreenDoorstep #VoteGreen
This weekend, and every weekend.
No matter how small the action you can help us bring about change.
join.greenparty.org.uk
No matter how small the action you can help us bring about change.
join.greenparty.org.uk
February 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM
This weekend, and every weekend.
No matter how small the action you can help us bring about change.
join.greenparty.org.uk
No matter how small the action you can help us bring about change.
join.greenparty.org.uk
Great little session getting out a quarterly update from local Green Party councillors @cllrrmallender.bsky.social & @sue-mallender.bsky.social. For those of us who's lives are all kids and dogs, and rock and roll!
#GreenDoorstep #VoteGreen
#GreenDoorstep #VoteGreen
January 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Great little session getting out a quarterly update from local Green Party councillors @cllrrmallender.bsky.social & @sue-mallender.bsky.social. For those of us who's lives are all kids and dogs, and rock and roll!
#GreenDoorstep #VoteGreen
#GreenDoorstep #VoteGreen
150mm fitted to ceiling, done and dusted. Very dusted.
January 29, 2025 at 5:32 PM
150mm fitted to ceiling, done and dusted. Very dusted.
This has been with me for over 20 years and was over 20 years old when I got it
January 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This has been with me for over 20 years and was over 20 years old when I got it
This is my coffee machine. eBay junk purchase, it's had two new sets of gaskets. It's probably around the same age as me, so maybe a 1979 vintage.
We can make things that last a lifetime, we should concentrate on that more!
We can make things that last a lifetime, we should concentrate on that more!
January 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This is my coffee machine. eBay junk purchase, it's had two new sets of gaskets. It's probably around the same age as me, so maybe a 1979 vintage.
We can make things that last a lifetime, we should concentrate on that more!
We can make things that last a lifetime, we should concentrate on that more!