Dr Ellie Chowns MP
@elliechowns.bsky.social
🍏 Green MP for North Herefordshire and leader of the Green Party MP group in Parliament. Mum, activist, optimist!
What a brilliant time this weekend at the Leominster Victorian Fair!
Such a wonderful tradition with lovely costumes and festivities, and an extra special addition this year - a marriage proposal! She said yes, and the happy couple rode in the horse-drawn carriage!
Such a wonderful tradition with lovely costumes and festivities, and an extra special addition this year - a marriage proposal! She said yes, and the happy couple rode in the horse-drawn carriage!
December 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
What a brilliant time this weekend at the Leominster Victorian Fair!
Such a wonderful tradition with lovely costumes and festivities, and an extra special addition this year - a marriage proposal! She said yes, and the happy couple rode in the horse-drawn carriage!
Such a wonderful tradition with lovely costumes and festivities, and an extra special addition this year - a marriage proposal! She said yes, and the happy couple rode in the horse-drawn carriage!
It could not be more clear that Russia poses an immediate threat to our democracy.
The govt must take this threat seriously, cracking down on dirty money in politics in the upcoming Elections Bill & conducting criminal investigations into Russian interference in our elections.
The govt must take this threat seriously, cracking down on dirty money in politics in the upcoming Elections Bill & conducting criminal investigations into Russian interference in our elections.
December 15, 2025 at 9:29 AM
It could not be more clear that Russia poses an immediate threat to our democracy.
The govt must take this threat seriously, cracking down on dirty money in politics in the upcoming Elections Bill & conducting criminal investigations into Russian interference in our elections.
The govt must take this threat seriously, cracking down on dirty money in politics in the upcoming Elections Bill & conducting criminal investigations into Russian interference in our elections.
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Today should have been a day of celebration for Jewish communities around the world. Instead, they are mourning.
As Greens we stand today, and every day, with our Jewish colleagues and friends.
As Greens we stand today, and every day, with our Jewish colleagues and friends.
December 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Today should have been a day of celebration for Jewish communities around the world. Instead, they are mourning.
As Greens we stand today, and every day, with our Jewish colleagues and friends.
As Greens we stand today, and every day, with our Jewish colleagues and friends.
Happy Friday everyone - here's another quick update on what I've been up to this week as your MP!
December 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Happy Friday everyone - here's another quick update on what I've been up to this week as your MP!
Alongside fellow Green MPs and Peers, I have written to the Justice Secretary to express my serious concern about the wellbeing and conditions of the hunger strikers.
Five of the strikers have now been hospitalised - it is clear Lammy must take urgent action to prevent tragedy.
Five of the strikers have now been hospitalised - it is clear Lammy must take urgent action to prevent tragedy.
December 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Alongside fellow Green MPs and Peers, I have written to the Justice Secretary to express my serious concern about the wellbeing and conditions of the hunger strikers.
Five of the strikers have now been hospitalised - it is clear Lammy must take urgent action to prevent tragedy.
Five of the strikers have now been hospitalised - it is clear Lammy must take urgent action to prevent tragedy.
Appalled that DfE has terminated the agreement for a new special school & replaced it with only £3.8m of high needs capital over three years.
Just last month I was promised an update & meeting on SEND provision in Hfds - I hope I can expect both to follow this news urgently.
Just last month I was promised an update & meeting on SEND provision in Hfds - I hope I can expect both to follow this news urgently.
Families of children with special educational needs in my constituency have been waiting for more than 18 months for an update on two schools which are crucial for local specialist educational provision - they should not have to wait any longer.
December 12, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Appalled that DfE has terminated the agreement for a new special school & replaced it with only £3.8m of high needs capital over three years.
Just last month I was promised an update & meeting on SEND provision in Hfds - I hope I can expect both to follow this news urgently.
Just last month I was promised an update & meeting on SEND provision in Hfds - I hope I can expect both to follow this news urgently.
Fair trade principles like decent pay and working conditions, environmental protection, and respect for human rights should be normal business practice, not an optional add-on.
I pressed the Minister to legislate for mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence.
I pressed the Minister to legislate for mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence.
December 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Fair trade principles like decent pay and working conditions, environmental protection, and respect for human rights should be normal business practice, not an optional add-on.
I pressed the Minister to legislate for mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence.
I pressed the Minister to legislate for mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence.
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"It's completely misleading to suggest challenges in the immigration system are anything to do with the ECHR"
@elliechowns.bsky.social discusses how watering down human rights panders to far-right narratives and distracts from real solutions to issues with our migration system.
@elliechowns.bsky.social discusses how watering down human rights panders to far-right narratives and distracts from real solutions to issues with our migration system.
December 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
"It's completely misleading to suggest challenges in the immigration system are anything to do with the ECHR"
@elliechowns.bsky.social discusses how watering down human rights panders to far-right narratives and distracts from real solutions to issues with our migration system.
@elliechowns.bsky.social discusses how watering down human rights panders to far-right narratives and distracts from real solutions to issues with our migration system.
On International Human Rights Day, amidst a wave of global human rights crises, the UK Govt's commitment to foreign aid is crucial.
The govt must urgently restore the foreign aid budget and strengthen our commitment to defending human rights at home and abroad.
The govt must urgently restore the foreign aid budget and strengthen our commitment to defending human rights at home and abroad.
December 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
On International Human Rights Day, amidst a wave of global human rights crises, the UK Govt's commitment to foreign aid is crucial.
The govt must urgently restore the foreign aid budget and strengthen our commitment to defending human rights at home and abroad.
The govt must urgently restore the foreign aid budget and strengthen our commitment to defending human rights at home and abroad.
Calling all North Herefordshire residents!
Join me for a Public Meeting on December 12th in Kington. Let's chat about the issues that matter to you - ask questions, share concerns, or just come along for a cuppa and conversation.
Hope to see you there!
Join me for a Public Meeting on December 12th in Kington. Let's chat about the issues that matter to you - ask questions, share concerns, or just come along for a cuppa and conversation.
Hope to see you there!
December 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Calling all North Herefordshire residents!
Join me for a Public Meeting on December 12th in Kington. Let's chat about the issues that matter to you - ask questions, share concerns, or just come along for a cuppa and conversation.
Hope to see you there!
Join me for a Public Meeting on December 12th in Kington. Let's chat about the issues that matter to you - ask questions, share concerns, or just come along for a cuppa and conversation.
Hope to see you there!
Israel's continued establishment and expansion of settlements stands in flagrant violation of international law and cannot continue without consequence. The UK Government must urgently move to ban trade with illegal settlements.
December 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Israel's continued establishment and expansion of settlements stands in flagrant violation of international law and cannot continue without consequence. The UK Government must urgently move to ban trade with illegal settlements.
Farmers are on the front lines of the climate crisis, with extreme weather leading to record losses in 2025.
The govt must take urgent steps to invest in tackling climate breakdown now, including targeted support for farmers to move to more climate-resilient methods.
The govt must take urgent steps to invest in tackling climate breakdown now, including targeted support for farmers to move to more climate-resilient methods.
December 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Farmers are on the front lines of the climate crisis, with extreme weather leading to record losses in 2025.
The govt must take urgent steps to invest in tackling climate breakdown now, including targeted support for farmers to move to more climate-resilient methods.
The govt must take urgent steps to invest in tackling climate breakdown now, including targeted support for farmers to move to more climate-resilient methods.
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"Life has become unaffordable for millions of people"
@elliechowns.bsky.social explains how Labour's budget fails to deliver the transformational change needed to address the cost of living crisis.
@elliechowns.bsky.social explains how Labour's budget fails to deliver the transformational change needed to address the cost of living crisis.
December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"Life has become unaffordable for millions of people"
@elliechowns.bsky.social explains how Labour's budget fails to deliver the transformational change needed to address the cost of living crisis.
@elliechowns.bsky.social explains how Labour's budget fails to deliver the transformational change needed to address the cost of living crisis.
Reeves's decision to lower energy bills by cutting funding for home insulation isn't a real solution; it's robbing Peter to pay Paul.
But it doesn't need to be this way - by taxing wealth fairly, we can have lower bills and investment in affordable warmer homes at the same time.
But it doesn't need to be this way - by taxing wealth fairly, we can have lower bills and investment in affordable warmer homes at the same time.
December 2, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Reeves's decision to lower energy bills by cutting funding for home insulation isn't a real solution; it's robbing Peter to pay Paul.
But it doesn't need to be this way - by taxing wealth fairly, we can have lower bills and investment in affordable warmer homes at the same time.
But it doesn't need to be this way - by taxing wealth fairly, we can have lower bills and investment in affordable warmer homes at the same time.
Truth and accountability are crucial for public trust in politics; that's why I'm backing @compinpolitics.bsky.social's campaign for a targeted legal measure that would make it an offence for any politician or candidate to deliberately mislead the public on a matter of verifiable fact.
December 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Truth and accountability are crucial for public trust in politics; that's why I'm backing @compinpolitics.bsky.social's campaign for a targeted legal measure that would make it an offence for any politician or candidate to deliberately mislead the public on a matter of verifiable fact.
Families of children with special educational needs in my constituency have been waiting for more than 18 months for an update on two schools which are crucial for local specialist educational provision - they should not have to wait any longer.
December 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Families of children with special educational needs in my constituency have been waiting for more than 18 months for an update on two schools which are crucial for local specialist educational provision - they should not have to wait any longer.
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North Herefordshire residents: Do you have experience in adult social care as a service user, unpaid carer, or care worker?
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November 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Another exciting week as your MP holding the government to account on fair funding for rural communities, action on tackling climate breakdown, cost-of-living and wealth tax measures, and much more!
November 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Another exciting week as your MP holding the government to account on fair funding for rural communities, action on tackling climate breakdown, cost-of-living and wealth tax measures, and much more!
Extremely useful meeting this morning with cross-party River Wye MPs and campaigners to discuss next steps to tackle pollution. There is so much more that needs to be done, especially considering the disappointing Diffuse Water Pollution Plan published last week. Determined to keep up work on this!
We had a brilliant and productive meeting in Hereford this morning with three of our MPs representing the River Wye catchment.
Huge thanks to @catherinefookesmp.bsky.social @elliechowns.bsky.social & David Chadwick.
Lots of action to come to tackle flooding & river pollution.
Huge thanks to @catherinefookesmp.bsky.social @elliechowns.bsky.social & David Chadwick.
Lots of action to come to tackle flooding & river pollution.
November 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Extremely useful meeting this morning with cross-party River Wye MPs and campaigners to discuss next steps to tackle pollution. There is so much more that needs to be done, especially considering the disappointing Diffuse Water Pollution Plan published last week. Determined to keep up work on this!
Real action on climate change requires funding, not just rhetoric. The govt must commit to contributing to the Tropical Forest Forever Facility fund and Just Transition Mechanism if we are to address climate breakdown.
November 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Real action on climate change requires funding, not just rhetoric. The govt must commit to contributing to the Tropical Forest Forever Facility fund and Just Transition Mechanism if we are to address climate breakdown.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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"This is a really obvious thing the Government should do: tax wealth fairly."
@elliechowns.bsky.social outlines what the Green Party would have done differently at the Budget to cut bills by taxing wealth fairly.
@elliechowns.bsky.social outlines what the Green Party would have done differently at the Budget to cut bills by taxing wealth fairly.
November 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
"This is a really obvious thing the Government should do: tax wealth fairly."
@elliechowns.bsky.social outlines what the Green Party would have done differently at the Budget to cut bills by taxing wealth fairly.
@elliechowns.bsky.social outlines what the Green Party would have done differently at the Budget to cut bills by taxing wealth fairly.
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“Isn’t it significant that Rachel Reeves used her big TV moment to attack the Greens? She knows huge numbers of people really find what we are offering attractive.”
Ellie Chowns on Labour’s lack of courage in the Budget and growing support for a fairer, greener alternative.
Ellie Chowns on Labour’s lack of courage in the Budget and growing support for a fairer, greener alternative.
November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
“Isn’t it significant that Rachel Reeves used her big TV moment to attack the Greens? She knows huge numbers of people really find what we are offering attractive.”
Ellie Chowns on Labour’s lack of courage in the Budget and growing support for a fairer, greener alternative.
Ellie Chowns on Labour’s lack of courage in the Budget and growing support for a fairer, greener alternative.
Govt has just slipped out its North Sea Future Plan while all eyes are on the budget.
Glad govt sticking to manifesto promises not to grant new licenses but disappointing to see tie-backs allowed - a needless concession to an industry in decline that won't help energy security.
Glad govt sticking to manifesto promises not to grant new licenses but disappointing to see tie-backs allowed - a needless concession to an industry in decline that won't help energy security.
November 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Govt has just slipped out its North Sea Future Plan while all eyes are on the budget.
Glad govt sticking to manifesto promises not to grant new licenses but disappointing to see tie-backs allowed - a needless concession to an industry in decline that won't help energy security.
Glad govt sticking to manifesto promises not to grant new licenses but disappointing to see tie-backs allowed - a needless concession to an industry in decline that won't help energy security.
Why is Labour restricting scrutiny on the Budget?
Laying a 'Tax Charge' motion exerts undue control over MPs' ability to amend & scrutinise the Budget. Tories started this tactic in 2018 but Labour has a massive majority; why continue a restrictive trend of discouraging debate?
Laying a 'Tax Charge' motion exerts undue control over MPs' ability to amend & scrutinise the Budget. Tories started this tactic in 2018 but Labour has a massive majority; why continue a restrictive trend of discouraging debate?
November 26, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Why is Labour restricting scrutiny on the Budget?
Laying a 'Tax Charge' motion exerts undue control over MPs' ability to amend & scrutinise the Budget. Tories started this tactic in 2018 but Labour has a massive majority; why continue a restrictive trend of discouraging debate?
Laying a 'Tax Charge' motion exerts undue control over MPs' ability to amend & scrutinise the Budget. Tories started this tactic in 2018 but Labour has a massive majority; why continue a restrictive trend of discouraging debate?