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Darren Parkinson
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Green Party Campaigner | Living with Long Covid | Bradford | Shipley Town Councillor 2020-24 |

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Promoted by D Parkinson (Bradford Green Party) at 88 Hirst Wood Road, Shipley, BD18 4BU.
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Labour are shedding voters left, right, and centre.

Let's make sure those voters who are fed up with Starmer's government of inaction head left instead of towards Farage's populist right-wing mob.

Help us win the argument:

Join.greenparty.org.uk
A BBC graphic shows polling figures with portraits of political leaders inside coloured circles. In the centre, Keir Starmer is shown in a red circle with three black arrows pointing outwards. One arrow points left towards Nigel Farage in a blue circle with "12%". Another arrow points up-right towards Ed Davey in an orange circle with "11%". A third arrow points down-right towards Zack Polanski in a green circle with "10%". At the top, a large grey number "32" is displayed.
September 28, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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What are you waiting for?

Join.greenparty.org.uk
September 19, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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Two public schoolboys cosplaying as working-class heroes.

#DannyKruger #Reform
Nigel Farage and Danny Kruger at press conference
September 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
greendarrenshipley.bsky.social
Won't outright condemn far-right, racist thugs.

Refuses to be open about his tax affairs.

Admits Reform are not ready for government.

Farage is a charlatan and Reform shouldn't be anywhere near power.

#BBCLauraK
Nigel Farage on TV show
September 7, 2025 at 9:37 AM
greendarrenshipley.bsky.social
Apparently a 'dark moment for democracy' is when a democratic political party democratically elect a new leader.

Is this the best they've got?
Screenshot of a news article from The Telegraph. The headline reads: “Annabel Denham — Polanski’s win is a dark moment for British democracy.” The subheading says: “In echoes of entryism, Corbynistas have taken charge of the Green Party. Politics will turn uglier.” At the bottom are icons showing 149 comments, a gift icon with the words “Gift this article free,” and a share icon.
September 3, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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So incredibly pleased that @zackpolanski.bsky.social is now the leader of the Green Party.

An inspirational leader who will bring our message to the country with renewed clarity and vigour.

With Zack as leader, we will elect even more Green MPs and councillors.

Today is a good day 💚
September 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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The Green Party leadership election is nearly over - voting closes midday tomorrow!

It's been great to have the debate and see a real contest.

Excited for the results next week.

Hoping for a @zackpolanski.bsky.social win with Rachel Millward & Frank Adlington-Stringer as deputies 💚

#BackZack
August 29, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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If you incite racist violence and get prosecuted as a result, you are not a political prisoner.

You are a racist who incited violence and broke the law.

End of.
August 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
greendarrenshipley.bsky.social
And we continue to send weaponry to Israel...
Guardian article. Headline reads, "Famine confirmed in Gaza City for first time, UN-backed body says." Below, a photo shows people in Khan Younis, Gaza, pressing forward with empty pots, pans, and containers at a charity kitchen, including children and adults with urgent, distressed expressions.
August 22, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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Can't believe this even needs saying...
August 9, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Have you voted for Zack Polanski for Green Party leader?

I have ✅️

What are you waiting for? - Vote today!
A campaign graphic with a green background features bold white and green text that reads: "I VOTED FOR ZACK." Below, there's a stylised black-and-white halftone image of Zack Polanski, smiling and wearing a blazer over a buttoned shirt. At the bottom, in bold white text: "ZACK POLANSKI – BOLD LEADERSHIP. NOW." A disclaimer at the bottom states: "Promoted and produced by Zack Polanski as part of his campaign for election to the post of Leader. This is not an official communication from the Green Party of England and Wales."
August 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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✅️ I voted for @rachelmillward.bsky.social and @frankadlingtons.bsky.social for an election-winning deputy leadership team!

➡️ Don't delay, vote today!

#Rach4Deputy #Frank4Deputy
Graphic.Photo of Rachel Millward in middle. Surrounded by "I voted" repeated in a circle. Beyond that, green rays like sun point towards the edge. Graphic. Photo of Frank Adlington-Stringer in profile black and white. Reads: choose winning elections. Choose Frank. Open. Honest. Direct.
August 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Voting opens in the Green Party leadership election at midday today.

Here’s who I’m voting for:

Leader:
✅️ @zackpolanski.bsky.social

Deputy:
✅️ @rachelmillward.bsky.social
✅️ @frankadlingtons.bsky.social

Make sure to cast your vote!

#BackZack #Rach4Deputy #Frank4Deputy

Graphic: Miles Thorpe
Graphic titled "Who I'm voting for... Green Party Leadership" with a bright green background. It features three candidates in rounded rectangular panels. On the left, under the heading “Leader,” there is a photo of Zack Polanski, a man in a light grey blazer and white shirt, smiling outdoors. Below his name, the text reads: “Zack is the leader we need to achieve media cut-through, and give our excellent ground campaigns the air game to match.” In the center, under the heading “Deputy Leaders,” is a photo of Rachel Millward, a woman with long brown hair and fringe, wearing a navy jacket and smiling in front of greenery. Below her name, which is followed by “#1,” the text reads: “Rachel has successfully led organisations and a council, is a natural in the media and has 7-figure fundraising experience.” On the right is a photo of Frank Adlington-Stringer, a man with medium-length brown hair, wearing a black top and smiling against a plain light background. His name is followed by “#2.” The text reads: “Frank’s election experience and media skills make him an excellent addition to the leadership team.”
August 1, 2025 at 8:19 AM
greendarrenshipley.bsky.social
📢 Last day to join the Green Party to vote @zackpolanski.bsky.social for leader.

The Guardian put it perfectly: "Polanski was in a different league when it came to verve, polish and passion...he is a natural performer on a political stage."

This is what we need.

#BackZack and join today!
Green party leadership hustings – snap verdict from The Guardian. Most commentators who have expressed a view think Zack Polanski will win the Green party leadership contest, perhaps quite easily. Voting does not open until Friday and the ballot goes on all month – the results will be announced on Tuesday 2 September. There is a limit to what you can pick up from a single leadership hustings, but there was nothing that was said or that happened tonight that suggests this assessment is wrong. Ellie Chowns came over as decent and reasonable, but Polanski was in a different league when it came to verve, polish and passion. As a member of the London assembly, he was playing to a home crowd, but that alone does not explain why, judging by the audience reaction, he was able to fire them up more. He is a natural performer on a political stage. In a contest with a small electorate (like the parliamentary Conservative party), public appearances aren’t always decisive because the voters know all the candidates personally, and so other factors come into play. Green party elections were probably like that a long time ago. But the party has more than 60,000 members now, and many who vote will do so on the basis of what they have seen on the media. In this space, Polanski seems the clear winner.
July 31, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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As deputy leader, @zackpolanski.bsky.social came to #Bradford to help with our election campaigns.

Zack is committed to winning elections.

And with his bold leadership style, we will elect even more Greens ✅️

This is why I am backing Zack Polanski for Green Party leader.

#BackZack
Photo of a group of Green Party campaigners stand together outside a building on a sunny day, holding bright green "VOTE GREEN – Green Party" signs. There are ten people in total, smiling and posing for the photo. The group includes men and women of diverse backgrounds. Zack Polanski stands at the front with candidate Khalid Mahmood. Behind them is a building with large windows and a stone and brick exterior. Trees and neatly trimmed bushes line the background.
July 28, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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Farage on the BBC...again. And not a Green in sight.

A reminder:

Greens: 4 MPs 800+ councillors

Reform: 4 MPs 600+ councillors

When will the BBC give the Green Party the same amount of coverage as Reform?

#BBCLauraK
Nigel Farage on TV show
July 20, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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I'm backing @zackpolanski.bsky.social for leader of @TheGreenParty.

Zack understands the need for clear, bold messaging that will widen our support and result in more Green MPs at the next election.

It's time for bold leadership. Now.

#BackZack
Photo of Darren and Zack Polanski
July 13, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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‼️ MPs vote tomorrow on the #WelfareReformBill.

They must vote to #Scrap
TheCuts.

Email your MP today and tell them to vote against this cruel bill.

takingthepip.co.uk/write-to-you...

#TakingThePip #DisabilityBenefits
June 30, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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🚨 Last chance to contact your MP to stop #DisabilityBenefits cuts!

MPs vote on Tuesday.

The changes offered by government aren't good enough.

MPs must vote against the #WelfareReformBill to stop these cruel cuts.

Email your MP today!

#TakingThePip
A row of three large white billboards with bold black letters reading “STOP PIP CUTS” beside a road.
June 29, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Wes Streeting says he wants to listen to disabled people re #WelfareReformBill.

So listen to us now: bin the bill, start over and involve sick & disabled people and organisations from the start. Not as an afterthought.

#BinTheBill #TakingThePip #StopTheCuts #bbclaurak
Wes Streeting MP on TV show
June 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM
greendarrenshipley.bsky.social
Many MPs, like mine, who signed the reasoned amendment are awaiting more detail from gov't about new #DisabilityBenefits plans before deciding how to vote.

We still have a window of opportunity to convince them to vote against the #WelfareReformBill.

Write to your MP today!
A billboard with large red and black text reads: "Government cuts to disability benefits will force nearly half a million people into poverty and severe hardship. It’s time to stop these cuts! Write to your MP today." The sign is displayed on a roadside brick wall with trees and stone buildings in the background. The message is urgent and advocacy-focused.
June 28, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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I've emailed my MP to ask her to stand firm against #DisabilityBenefits cuts.

These concessions are a sham, intended solely to win back rebels and force through these cruel cuts.

They must be stopped.

Email your MP today 👇

#TakingThePip #DisabilityRebellion
Three large roadside billboards display the bold black text “STOP PIP CUTS” in capital letters on a white background. The signs are partially overgrown with grass and weeds. A tree shades part of the middle sign, and a road with parked cars and lampposts runs alongside the billboards under a partly cloudy sky.
June 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Have you written to your MP about #DisabilityBenefits cuts yet?

It's just a few days until MPs vote on cuts that will force nearly half a million people into poverty and severe hardship.

We must keep up the pressure.

Write today ⬇️
A billboard with large red and black text reads: "Government cuts to disability benefits will force nearly half a million people into poverty and severe hardship. It’s time to stop these cuts! Write to your MP today." The sign is displayed on a roadside brick wall with trees and stone buildings in the background. The message is urgent and advocacy-focused.
June 26, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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Government cuts to disability benefits will force nearly half a million people into poverty and severe hardship.

It's time to stop these cuts.

Write to your MP today.

takingthepip.co.uk/write-to-you...
Three large roadside billboards display the bold black text “STOP PIP CUTS” in capital letters on a white background. The signs are partially overgrown with grass and weeds. A tree shades part of the middle sign, and a road with parked cars and lampposts runs alongside the billboards under a partly cloudy sky.
June 23, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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Today is #ShowYourStripes day.

The current #heatwave is not an isolated incident.

Temperatures are going up and up as the #ClimateCrisis bites.

No more talk. Time for action.
A visual "warming stripes" chart showing the temperature change in Bradford from 1850 to 2023. Each vertical stripe represents one year, with blue tones indicating cooler-than-average years and red tones indicating warmer-than-average years. The chart begins with predominantly dark and light blue stripes in the 19th century, gradually transitioning to red shades in the 21st century, illustrating a clear trend of long-term warming.
June 21, 2025 at 8:28 AM