James Abbott
@jamesabbott2024.bsky.social
Green Party District Councillor in Braintree District, Essex.
Astronomy; music - punk & goth; nature; sport and tea you can stand up a spoon in.
Astronomy; music - punk & goth; nature; sport and tea you can stand up a spoon in.
Pinned
Promoted by Witham & Braintree Green Party Agent Cllr. Philip Hughes on behalf of James Abbott both at 163 Honeysuckle Way Witham CM8 2YD
Less than a month to go now to the Winter Solstice.
November 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Less than a month to go now to the Winter Solstice.
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“Our job is to stand in solidarity with Ukrainians and support a negotiated settlement — not let Donald Trump bulldoze the whole process.”
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing the need for real diplomacy in securing peace in Ukraine.
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing the need for real diplomacy in securing peace in Ukraine.
November 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
“Our job is to stand in solidarity with Ukrainians and support a negotiated settlement — not let Donald Trump bulldoze the whole process.”
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing the need for real diplomacy in securing peace in Ukraine.
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing the need for real diplomacy in securing peace in Ukraine.
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I don't play bingo being more of a pickleball convert these days.
But, if I did, I wouldn't have had a @zackpolanski.bsky.social Observer front page on my bingocard this morning!
I didn't buy, it as I'm not made of money, but it was good to see it there all the same!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
But, if I did, I wouldn't have had a @zackpolanski.bsky.social Observer front page on my bingocard this morning!
I didn't buy, it as I'm not made of money, but it was good to see it there all the same!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I don't play bingo being more of a pickleball convert these days.
But, if I did, I wouldn't have had a @zackpolanski.bsky.social Observer front page on my bingocard this morning!
I didn't buy, it as I'm not made of money, but it was good to see it there all the same!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
But, if I did, I wouldn't have had a @zackpolanski.bsky.social Observer front page on my bingocard this morning!
I didn't buy, it as I'm not made of money, but it was good to see it there all the same!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Witham & Braintree Green Party @wandbgreenparty.bsky.social councillors and members taking part in one of our regular litter picks this weekend in #Cressing #Essex
Shocking amount of rubbish collected in just 90 minutes from 2 local rural lanes.
Shocking amount of rubbish collected in just 90 minutes from 2 local rural lanes.
November 23, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Witham & Braintree Green Party @wandbgreenparty.bsky.social councillors and members taking part in one of our regular litter picks this weekend in #Cressing #Essex
Shocking amount of rubbish collected in just 90 minutes from 2 local rural lanes.
Shocking amount of rubbish collected in just 90 minutes from 2 local rural lanes.
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Pass the phone… to the 40,000 Young Greens! 📲 💚
We now have the largest youth and student movement in UK politics - AND the biggest Young Greens group in Europe 🥳
This is the generation that’s done waiting. Join us. ⤵️
We now have the largest youth and student movement in UK politics - AND the biggest Young Greens group in Europe 🥳
This is the generation that’s done waiting. Join us. ⤵️
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Pass the phone… to the 40,000 Young Greens! 📲 💚
We now have the largest youth and student movement in UK politics - AND the biggest Young Greens group in Europe 🥳
This is the generation that’s done waiting. Join us. ⤵️
We now have the largest youth and student movement in UK politics - AND the biggest Young Greens group in Europe 🥳
This is the generation that’s done waiting. Join us. ⤵️
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Ahead of next week's Budget, the Green Party is calling for immediate cost of living measures to cut bills by hundreds of pounds, and for fair taxes on extreme wealth to raise over £30 billion a year.
Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
November 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Ahead of next week's Budget, the Green Party is calling for immediate cost of living measures to cut bills by hundreds of pounds, and for fair taxes on extreme wealth to raise over £30 billion a year.
Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
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Brrrr, it was a cold night for many with Northern Ireland, England and Wales all recording their coldest night of the season so far ❄️
November 20, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Brrrr, it was a cold night for many with Northern Ireland, England and Wales all recording their coldest night of the season so far ❄️
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Welcome to the Green Party, former Labour and Co-operative MP for Brighton Kemptown, @russell-moyle.co.uk 💚
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Welcome to the Green Party, former Labour and Co-operative MP for Brighton Kemptown, @russell-moyle.co.uk 💚
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NASA releases new images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Watch: Nasa releases new images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
The comet, first discovered in July 2025, is only the third ever confirmed object to pass through the solar system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:33 AM
NASA releases new images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
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My thoughts are with all who lost loved ones or still struggle with effects of #Covid. Tho we knew it at the time, confirmation of the “toxic & chaotic culture” at heart of Govt; that they did “too little, too late” & that faster action could have saved over 20K lives is still horrifying
‘Chaotic and indecisive’: key findings of report on UK’s Covid response under Tories
Second pandemic report focuses on decision-making, organisation and messaging by senior politicians including Boris Johnson
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
My thoughts are with all who lost loved ones or still struggle with effects of #Covid. Tho we knew it at the time, confirmation of the “toxic & chaotic culture” at heart of Govt; that they did “too little, too late” & that faster action could have saved over 20K lives is still horrifying
Pleased to have confirmation last night at #Braintree DC Budget meeting that Green cllr requests for solar panels on #SilverEnd village hall are included in draft Budget; £61k.
Makes sense that when roof is replaced (scheduled work) solar panels are added on the largest village hall in England.
Makes sense that when roof is replaced (scheduled work) solar panels are added on the largest village hall in England.
November 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Pleased to have confirmation last night at #Braintree DC Budget meeting that Green cllr requests for solar panels on #SilverEnd village hall are included in draft Budget; £61k.
Makes sense that when roof is replaced (scheduled work) solar panels are added on the largest village hall in England.
Makes sense that when roof is replaced (scheduled work) solar panels are added on the largest village hall in England.
Consultation starts on Local Government Reorganisation in #Essex - Have Your Say until January 11th :
www.essexlgrhub.org/have-your-say
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.essexlgrhub.org/have-your-say
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Essex council reform proposals go out for consultation
The government is seeking views on plans to cut the number of councils in Essex.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Consultation starts on Local Government Reorganisation in #Essex - Have Your Say until January 11th :
www.essexlgrhub.org/have-your-say
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.essexlgrhub.org/have-your-say
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
More than 1.5 tonnes of rubbish that has been thrown from vehicles is collected from just one section of the A12 through #Essex
For how many more years will this selfish and ignorant behaviour carry on before firm action is taken to stop it ?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
For how many more years will this selfish and ignorant behaviour carry on before firm action is taken to stop it ?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
More than 1.5 tonnes of rubbish cleared from A12 near Colchester
Colchester City Council says it deals with thousands of fly-tipping and littering incidents a year.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
More than 1.5 tonnes of rubbish that has been thrown from vehicles is collected from just one section of the A12 through #Essex
For how many more years will this selfish and ignorant behaviour carry on before firm action is taken to stop it ?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
For how many more years will this selfish and ignorant behaviour carry on before firm action is taken to stop it ?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#Rivenhall incinerator saga rumbles on.
Its NOT an "integrated site"; NO #recycling processing in planning consent has been built.
Its NOT "combined heat & power".
Essex CC, which has contract with site, MISLEADS saying their waste has had all recycling taken out.
www.essexlive.news/news/essex-n...
Its NOT an "integrated site"; NO #recycling processing in planning consent has been built.
Its NOT "combined heat & power".
Essex CC, which has contract with site, MISLEADS saying their waste has had all recycling taken out.
www.essexlive.news/news/essex-n...
Locals left worried after 'visible discharge' approved for waste incinerator
People are worried the decision is leading to the 'industrialisation of the Essex countryside'
www.essexlive.news
November 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
#Rivenhall incinerator saga rumbles on.
Its NOT an "integrated site"; NO #recycling processing in planning consent has been built.
Its NOT "combined heat & power".
Essex CC, which has contract with site, MISLEADS saying their waste has had all recycling taken out.
www.essexlive.news/news/essex-n...
Its NOT an "integrated site"; NO #recycling processing in planning consent has been built.
Its NOT "combined heat & power".
Essex CC, which has contract with site, MISLEADS saying their waste has had all recycling taken out.
www.essexlive.news/news/essex-n...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
November 17, 2025 at 11:28 PM
November 17, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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COP30 is being flooded by fossil fuel lobbyists — more than any country delegation except Brazil. While other parties take their money, we never will.
Help us stand up to dirty fossil fuel money and demand real climate leadership. Donate today.
Help us stand up to dirty fossil fuel money and demand real climate leadership. Donate today.
November 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
COP30 is being flooded by fossil fuel lobbyists — more than any country delegation except Brazil. While other parties take their money, we never will.
Help us stand up to dirty fossil fuel money and demand real climate leadership. Donate today.
Help us stand up to dirty fossil fuel money and demand real climate leadership. Donate today.
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I mean I barely go on Bluesky myself ( joking!!) but congrats
to @zackpolanski.bsky.social getting an incredible 50K followers by the end of today !!
Zack has a warm and inclusive presence on bsky and models the proper way to do Social Media business.
Thanks Zack!
#greensky
to @zackpolanski.bsky.social getting an incredible 50K followers by the end of today !!
Zack has a warm and inclusive presence on bsky and models the proper way to do Social Media business.
Thanks Zack!
#greensky
November 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I mean I barely go on Bluesky myself ( joking!!) but congrats
to @zackpolanski.bsky.social getting an incredible 50K followers by the end of today !!
Zack has a warm and inclusive presence on bsky and models the proper way to do Social Media business.
Thanks Zack!
#greensky
to @zackpolanski.bsky.social getting an incredible 50K followers by the end of today !!
Zack has a warm and inclusive presence on bsky and models the proper way to do Social Media business.
Thanks Zack!
#greensky
Greens win in Kent.
🎉 Green WIN! 🎉
💚 Congratulations to Peter Campbell of Canterbury Green Party on being elected in Wincheap ward!
💚 Congratulations to Peter Campbell of Canterbury Green Party on being elected in Wincheap ward!
November 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Greens win in Kent.