Cllr Andrea Powell
@greenandrea.bsky.social
Green Party Councillor for Benson & Crowmarsh and 💚 Vice-Chair of South Oxfordshire DC
Swimmer, cyclist, dog lover, walker
Promoted by Peter Dragonetti, on behalf of Andrea Powell (South Oxfordshire Green Party), both c/o PO Box 78066 LondonSE169GQ
Swimmer, cyclist, dog lover, walker
Promoted by Peter Dragonetti, on behalf of Andrea Powell (South Oxfordshire Green Party), both c/o PO Box 78066 LondonSE169GQ
Reposted by Cllr Andrea Powell
At the Budget, the Green Party's message is clear: Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
November 19, 2025 at 8:20 AM
At the Budget, the Green Party's message is clear: Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
Not to mention pursuing local government reorganisation to achieve mythical cost savings while reducing local accountability and eating up thousands of hours and God knows how much money that should have been directed on areas that actually need it.
What a shocking waste of opportunity this government has proved to be.
It has squandered its time and attention on ridiculous fiscal rules, persecuting refugees and trashing ecosystems in the name of growth, while failing to deliver what we so desperately want.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
It has squandered its time and attention on ridiculous fiscal rules, persecuting refugees and trashing ecosystems in the name of growth, while failing to deliver what we so desperately want.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
NHS failing to cut waiting times as promised in recovery plan, report warns
Public accounts committee finds Labour’s progress ‘appears to have stalled’ despite billions of pounds in investment
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Not to mention pursuing local government reorganisation to achieve mythical cost savings while reducing local accountability and eating up thousands of hours and God knows how much money that should have been directed on areas that actually need it.
Reposted by Cllr Andrea Powell
The basic problem with the temporary refugee status policy - especially one lasting up to 20 years - is it leads to very few removals (based on Denmark's experience) but does significantly worsen integration.
November 18, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The basic problem with the temporary refugee status policy - especially one lasting up to 20 years - is it leads to very few removals (based on Denmark's experience) but does significantly worsen integration.
Reposted by Cllr Andrea Powell
Source: The Guardian
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November 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Source: The Guardian
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But I thought "illegals" were all young men of "fighting age"??
BBC News: "the government believe refugees are deliberately bringing their children to avoid deportation"
As opposed to doing what with their children??
As opposed to doing what with their children??
November 18, 2025 at 7:41 AM
But I thought "illegals" were all young men of "fighting age"??
Powerful stuff from @zackpolanski.bsky.social and he's 100% right to be so angry.
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 18, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Powerful stuff from @zackpolanski.bsky.social and he's 100% right to be so angry.
Little visit to Harcourt Arboretum to catch the last of the autumn colours. Some magnificent trees including a glorious Swamp Cypress!
November 17, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Little visit to Harcourt Arboretum to catch the last of the autumn colours. Some magnificent trees including a glorious Swamp Cypress!
Reposted by Cllr Andrea Powell
Cruel. Callous. Cowardly.
The public are seeing this Labour government for exactly who they are.
We all have a responsibility to make them pay at the ballot box.
Reject the hate. Reject them.
This is not who we are. Let's make hope normal again.
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The public are seeing this Labour government for exactly who they are.
We all have a responsibility to make them pay at the ballot box.
Reject the hate. Reject them.
This is not who we are. Let's make hope normal again.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Cruel. Callous. Cowardly.
The public are seeing this Labour government for exactly who they are.
We all have a responsibility to make them pay at the ballot box.
Reject the hate. Reject them.
This is not who we are. Let's make hope normal again.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
The public are seeing this Labour government for exactly who they are.
We all have a responsibility to make them pay at the ballot box.
Reject the hate. Reject them.
This is not who we are. Let's make hope normal again.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Reposted by Cllr Andrea Powell
Farage earns more than any other MP for NOT being an MP. He says it’s “obviously sad” that part of his constituency is the most deprived area in England.
But everything he’s ever done, said and wanted has made sure of it.
This is the whole country if he gets into power.
(Private Eye)
But everything he’s ever done, said and wanted has made sure of it.
This is the whole country if he gets into power.
(Private Eye)
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Farage earns more than any other MP for NOT being an MP. He says it’s “obviously sad” that part of his constituency is the most deprived area in England.
But everything he’s ever done, said and wanted has made sure of it.
This is the whole country if he gets into power.
(Private Eye)
But everything he’s ever done, said and wanted has made sure of it.
This is the whole country if he gets into power.
(Private Eye)
Reposted by Cllr Andrea Powell
So Wes Streeting allies want him to become Prime Minister - for the Labour Government to tank even faster.
We don't have time to play these silly games - people are suffering now.
Keep growing the alternative - they need replacing.
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We don't have time to play these silly games - people are suffering now.
Keep growing the alternative - they need replacing.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 9:20 AM
So Wes Streeting allies want him to become Prime Minister - for the Labour Government to tank even faster.
We don't have time to play these silly games - people are suffering now.
Keep growing the alternative - they need replacing.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
We don't have time to play these silly games - people are suffering now.
Keep growing the alternative - they need replacing.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
The Benson Green Team gets together for a catch up and a pint at The Crown 👑 😁. Lots of chat about future activities, Zack's social media brilliance and mobilising new members. 💚
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The Benson Green Team gets together for a catch up and a pint at The Crown 👑 😁. Lots of chat about future activities, Zack's social media brilliance and mobilising new members. 💚
Reposted by Cllr Andrea Powell
I think somehow it's going to take a lot more then that.
But yes, that would be welcome.
But yes, that would be welcome.
November 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I think somehow it's going to take a lot more then that.
But yes, that would be welcome.
But yes, that would be welcome.
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The RSPB’s Otmoor reserve is to get a 21-hectare extension, funded by developers. A former agricultural site will be transformed into a floodplain grazing marsh, with wetland features such as scrapes and footdrains.
November 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The RSPB’s Otmoor reserve is to get a 21-hectare extension, funded by developers. A former agricultural site will be transformed into a floodplain grazing marsh, with wetland features such as scrapes and footdrains.
I think the road in my village is trying to tell me something! Too many drivers not sticking to the 20mph limit past the pre-school?
November 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I think the road in my village is trying to tell me something! Too many drivers not sticking to the 20mph limit past the pre-school?
Another bike ride to enjoy the autumn colours today. So good to get out into the countryside and away from the desk for a couple of hours!
November 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Another bike ride to enjoy the autumn colours today. So good to get out into the countryside and away from the desk for a couple of hours!
Reposted by Cllr Andrea Powell
The party who claim to be patriots literally had a Reform leadership member caught red handed taking bribes from Russia.
This article details the speeches Nathan Gill gave that he was paid to give.
How are Reform getting away with this?
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
This article details the speeches Nathan Gill gave that he was paid to give.
How are Reform getting away with this?
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Reform UK, the Russian spy and rolls of Kremlin cash: the inside story of Nathan Gill
How did a former Mormon bishop end up pleading guilty to taking bribes to make statements in favour of Russia in the European parliament?
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The party who claim to be patriots literally had a Reform leadership member caught red handed taking bribes from Russia.
This article details the speeches Nathan Gill gave that he was paid to give.
How are Reform getting away with this?
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
This article details the speeches Nathan Gill gave that he was paid to give.
How are Reform getting away with this?
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Reposted by Cllr Andrea Powell
One in twenty Reform councillors elected in May 2025 has left by the Autumn
- half expelled/suspended
- a quarter resigned from council
- some defected
An "unusual rate" of attrition in 6 months, says Tony Travers
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
- half expelled/suspended
- a quarter resigned from council
- some defected
An "unusual rate" of attrition in 6 months, says Tony Travers
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Reform Is Losing Councillors Elected In May At An 'Unusual' Rate
Reform UK has lost more than 5 per cent of the councillors it had elected six months ago, an analysis by PoliticsHome has found.
www.politicshome.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:58 AM
One in twenty Reform councillors elected in May 2025 has left by the Autumn
- half expelled/suspended
- a quarter resigned from council
- some defected
An "unusual rate" of attrition in 6 months, says Tony Travers
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
- half expelled/suspended
- a quarter resigned from council
- some defected
An "unusual rate" of attrition in 6 months, says Tony Travers
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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"A proposed plan to trial free bus passes for under-22s in England will not go ahead as it is "unaffordable" at the moment, the government has said."
Pensioners get free bus travel and are almost always wealthier than under-22s. The government is upholding systemic intergenerational unfairness.
Pensioners get free bus travel and are almost always wealthier than under-22s. The government is upholding systemic intergenerational unfairness.
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
October 31, 2025 at 6:37 PM
"A proposed plan to trial free bus passes for under-22s in England will not go ahead as it is "unaffordable" at the moment, the government has said."
Pensioners get free bus travel and are almost always wealthier than under-22s. The government is upholding systemic intergenerational unfairness.
Pensioners get free bus travel and are almost always wealthier than under-22s. The government is upholding systemic intergenerational unfairness.
Pinch me.
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 32% (=)
GRN: 17% (+2)
CON: 16% (-1)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 29 Oct.
Changes w/ 22 Oct.
RFM: 32% (=)
GRN: 17% (+2)
CON: 16% (-1)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 29 Oct.
Changes w/ 22 Oct.
October 30, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Pinch me.
Glorious autumn colours today; Scrumpy is well camouflaged amidst all the fallen leaves 😁.
October 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Glorious autumn colours today; Scrumpy is well camouflaged amidst all the fallen leaves 😁.
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Reposted by Cllr Andrea Powell
These are the nightmarish scenes we'd see if Farage & Reform ever got into power in the UK.
Would they be able to recruit for the same kind of Gestapo as Trump has created in ICE?
Probably. There are racist thugs & would-be bully boys here too, as recent events have shown.
Would they be able to recruit for the same kind of Gestapo as Trump has created in ICE?
Probably. There are racist thugs & would-be bully boys here too, as recent events have shown.
This is a clear example of racial discrimination.
It’s hard to understand how Americans can tolerate such behavior.
Masked men are approaching women with brown skin on the streets, asking if they were born here and where they come from.
It’s truly heartbreaking to witness things like this.
It’s hard to understand how Americans can tolerate such behavior.
Masked men are approaching women with brown skin on the streets, asking if they were born here and where they come from.
It’s truly heartbreaking to witness things like this.
October 26, 2025 at 11:27 AM
These are the nightmarish scenes we'd see if Farage & Reform ever got into power in the UK.
Would they be able to recruit for the same kind of Gestapo as Trump has created in ICE?
Probably. There are racist thugs & would-be bully boys here too, as recent events have shown.
Would they be able to recruit for the same kind of Gestapo as Trump has created in ICE?
Probably. There are racist thugs & would-be bully boys here too, as recent events have shown.
Reposted by Cllr Andrea Powell
Party that cut 20,000 police officers between 2010 and 2017 promises to recruit 10,000 when they never win power again.
October 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Party that cut 20,000 police officers between 2010 and 2017 promises to recruit 10,000 when they never win power again.
Reposted by Cllr Andrea Powell
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
📈 Since the election of our new leadership team, our membership has doubled, now sitting at more than 140,000.
And this is just the beginning: join.greenparty.org.uk
📈 Since the election of our new leadership team, our membership has doubled, now sitting at more than 140,000.
And this is just the beginning: join.greenparty.org.uk
October 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
📈 Since the election of our new leadership team, our membership has doubled, now sitting at more than 140,000.
And this is just the beginning: join.greenparty.org.uk
📈 Since the election of our new leadership team, our membership has doubled, now sitting at more than 140,000.
And this is just the beginning: join.greenparty.org.uk