John Hill
@johnhillgreen.bsky.social
Green Party candidate for Dovedale & Ashbourne North in the 2025 County Council elections.
Focus on energy transition, domestic renewables and retrofitting buildings for sustainability. Views own.
Promoted by John HIll c/o PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ.
Focus on energy transition, domestic renewables and retrofitting buildings for sustainability. Views own.
Promoted by John HIll c/o PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ.
Really enjoyed participating in the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School question time event this morning.
Representatives from 5 parties faced the sixth form. It's always striking how thoughtful the questions are.
Thanks so much to the school and the students.
Representatives from 5 parties faced the sixth form. It's always striking how thoughtful the questions are.
Thanks so much to the school and the students.
November 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Really enjoyed participating in the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School question time event this morning.
Representatives from 5 parties faced the sixth form. It's always striking how thoughtful the questions are.
Thanks so much to the school and the students.
Representatives from 5 parties faced the sixth form. It's always striking how thoughtful the questions are.
Thanks so much to the school and the students.
Anything we can do, we can afford.
Don't believe me or Zack, believe the greatest economist of the 20th century.
Don't believe me or Zack, believe the greatest economist of the 20th century.
2/ And here is Keynes in 1942 stressing - like @zackpolanski.bsky.social - that government spending is nothing like managing a household budget.
What Keynes described as the "vile doctrine of the nineteenth century" has been reinvented under the guise of neoliberal austerity economics.
What Keynes described as the "vile doctrine of the nineteenth century" has been reinvented under the guise of neoliberal austerity economics.
November 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Anything we can do, we can afford.
Don't believe me or Zack, believe the greatest economist of the 20th century.
Don't believe me or Zack, believe the greatest economist of the 20th century.
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It's the same thing with Reform's manifesto.
NEW: It’s takes a moment for this to really sink in.
Guardian reporting that key parts of Trump’s peace plan was drafted IN RUSSIAN first.
Guardian reporting that key parts of Trump’s peace plan was drafted IN RUSSIAN first.
November 23, 2025 at 7:07 AM
It's the same thing with Reform's manifesto.
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We're in a really good position to win this byelection and Lian will be an excellent councillor.
Dales people be ready to answer the call for help leafleting etc.
Dales people be ready to answer the call for help leafleting etc.
I am pleased to have been selected as the Green candidate for the Horsley by-election for Derbyshire County Council. Now the hard work of getting out and challenging Reform to be the representative for the parishes of Denby, Horsley, Horsley Woodhouse, Kilburn, Mapperley, Shipley and Smalley.
November 14, 2025 at 11:54 AM
We're in a really good position to win this byelection and Lian will be an excellent councillor.
Dales people be ready to answer the call for help leafleting etc.
Dales people be ready to answer the call for help leafleting etc.
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Well this is interesting, isn't it?
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Well this is interesting, isn't it?
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The news from the US this morning is encouraging and there are lessons for the left and centre left in this country. Money doesn’t always win. The billionaires may pour it out to their chosen politicians but the people can still stick two fingers up to them.
November 5, 2025 at 7:50 AM
The news from the US this morning is encouraging and there are lessons for the left and centre left in this country. Money doesn’t always win. The billionaires may pour it out to their chosen politicians but the people can still stick two fingers up to them.
The UK needs a wealth tax. Multimillionaires and billionaires will scream and wail, but when it comes down to it, most of them will pay up. The ones determined not to pay their way to live in our country may go where they please.
It can be done
How Spain put up wealth taxes - without chasing away the billionaires www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
How Spain put up wealth taxes - without chasing away the billionaires www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
How Spain put up wealth taxes - without chasing away the billionaires
Amid calls for Rachel Reeves to bring in a new levy for the super-rich, Madrid offers lessons for policymakers
www.theguardian.com
August 16, 2025 at 8:57 AM
The UK needs a wealth tax. Multimillionaires and billionaires will scream and wail, but when it comes down to it, most of them will pay up. The ones determined not to pay their way to live in our country may go where they please.
Very disappointed in Derbyshire Dales MP John Whitby for his vote here.
What Palestine Action has done is clearly not terrorism.
What Palestine Action has done is clearly not terrorism.
The ban on Palestine Action: how every MP voted leftfootforward.org/2025/07/pale...
Palestine Action: How every MP voted on proscribing them as a terrorist group
Find out who voted which way
leftfootforward.org
July 13, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Very disappointed in Derbyshire Dales MP John Whitby for his vote here.
What Palestine Action has done is clearly not terrorism.
What Palestine Action has done is clearly not terrorism.
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Another record year for the Green Party 👏
859 Councillors on 170 Councils in England & Wales
Now join us to keep Greens growing and to take the fight to Reform join.greenparty.org.uk
859 Councillors on 170 Councils in England & Wales
Now join us to keep Greens growing and to take the fight to Reform join.greenparty.org.uk
May 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Another record year for the Green Party 👏
859 Councillors on 170 Councils in England & Wales
Now join us to keep Greens growing and to take the fight to Reform join.greenparty.org.uk
859 Councillors on 170 Councils in England & Wales
Now join us to keep Greens growing and to take the fight to Reform join.greenparty.org.uk
No Green breakthrough in Dovedale & Ashbourne North on Thursday, but it was a good night for us overall. In Derbyshire, congratulations to Gez who held his seat & Rachel who gained one, both by big margins.
Thank you everyone who helped, voted Green & those who gave serious thought to voting Green.
Thank you everyone who helped, voted Green & those who gave serious thought to voting Green.
May 3, 2025 at 7:53 AM
No Green breakthrough in Dovedale & Ashbourne North on Thursday, but it was a good night for us overall. In Derbyshire, congratulations to Gez who held his seat & Rachel who gained one, both by big margins.
Thank you everyone who helped, voted Green & those who gave serious thought to voting Green.
Thank you everyone who helped, voted Green & those who gave serious thought to voting Green.
The Greens did well on Thursday, but like it or not, we all depend on Labour making some halfway sensible decisions for the foreseeable future if we are not to fall to the hard right.
Trying to be diet Reform is clearly not working.
Trying to be diet Reform is clearly not working.
May 3, 2025 at 7:40 AM
The Greens did well on Thursday, but like it or not, we all depend on Labour making some halfway sensible decisions for the foreseeable future if we are not to fall to the hard right.
Trying to be diet Reform is clearly not working.
Trying to be diet Reform is clearly not working.
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Derbyshire Dales Green Party, and the Green Group of District Councillors, give a warm welcome to Cllr Nick Whitehead. Disappointed with Labour performance, he finds his values match Green Party policies.
www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/...
www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/...
Derbyshire council’s Labour Group expresses disappointment after councillor joins Green Party
A Derbyshire council’s Labour Group has expressed their disappointment after one of their councillors has decided to join the Green Party but it is hoped that they might be able to take him back shoul...
www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk
April 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Derbyshire Dales Green Party, and the Green Group of District Councillors, give a warm welcome to Cllr Nick Whitehead. Disappointed with Labour performance, he finds his values match Green Party policies.
www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/...
www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/...
I'm in this picture, and I like it
Our planet is in crisis
This week, many in the UK will stay home and ignore the local elections and allow Trump-supporting ghouls from Reform to win power
Or in these seats, voters could flip the national narrative
🗳️ @mvtfwd.bsky.social tactical voting guidance is now live stopreformuk.vote
This week, many in the UK will stay home and ignore the local elections and allow Trump-supporting ghouls from Reform to win power
Or in these seats, voters could flip the national narrative
🗳️ @mvtfwd.bsky.social tactical voting guidance is now live stopreformuk.vote
April 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM
I'm in this picture, and I like it
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Solidarity with all trans, non-binary & intersex people facing the harsh and ill-considered guidance issued by the EHRC.
It’s full of holes & has clearly been written without input from trans people. I will push for this to be withdrawn until thought-out guidance can be produced.
It’s full of holes & has clearly been written without input from trans people. I will push for this to be withdrawn until thought-out guidance can be produced.
April 27, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Solidarity with all trans, non-binary & intersex people facing the harsh and ill-considered guidance issued by the EHRC.
It’s full of holes & has clearly been written without input from trans people. I will push for this to be withdrawn until thought-out guidance can be produced.
It’s full of holes & has clearly been written without input from trans people. I will push for this to be withdrawn until thought-out guidance can be produced.
Entering the last week of the campaign now. I've not been very active on here, but I have been working hard delivering leaflets.
According my phone app (accuracy is questionable!) I've racked up over 120,000 steps & around 80km while leafleting, and the team has done far more.
Thanks everyone!
According my phone app (accuracy is questionable!) I've racked up over 120,000 steps & around 80km while leafleting, and the team has done far more.
Thanks everyone!
April 26, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Entering the last week of the campaign now. I've not been very active on here, but I have been working hard delivering leaflets.
According my phone app (accuracy is questionable!) I've racked up over 120,000 steps & around 80km while leafleting, and the team has done far more.
Thanks everyone!
According my phone app (accuracy is questionable!) I've racked up over 120,000 steps & around 80km while leafleting, and the team has done far more.
Thanks everyone!
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Thank you Natalie.
Strictly, Frank's patch is over the border in North East Derbyshire, but Dales people please do join the effort if you are able.
Strictly, Frank's patch is over the border in North East Derbyshire, but Dales people please do join the effort if you are able.
Looking forward to joining @derbsdalesgreens.bsky.social campaigning for @frankadlingtons.bsky.social on Sunday for #LE2025.
If that's in or near your patch, hope to see you there!
#GetGreensElected - #VoteGreen
actionnetwork.org/events/april...
If that's in or near your patch, hope to see you there!
#GetGreensElected - #VoteGreen
actionnetwork.org/events/april...
April 27th: Get Frank Elected
Frank does not do things in halves. After becoming the first elected Green in North Derbyshire, Frank is working hard to defeat the Conservative County Council Leader and send a strong message that bu...
actionnetwork.org
April 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Thank you Natalie.
Strictly, Frank's patch is over the border in North East Derbyshire, but Dales people please do join the effort if you are able.
Strictly, Frank's patch is over the border in North East Derbyshire, but Dales people please do join the effort if you are able.
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🏳️⚧️ Trans liberation will free us all.
GO were out yesterday to celebrate trans joy & human rights - not just in solidarity, but as a community that includes trans people.
You’re not just welcome here. You belong here and you make this movement stronger.
Let's stand together.
GO were out yesterday to celebrate trans joy & human rights - not just in solidarity, but as a community that includes trans people.
You’re not just welcome here. You belong here and you make this movement stronger.
Let's stand together.
April 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
🏳️⚧️ Trans liberation will free us all.
GO were out yesterday to celebrate trans joy & human rights - not just in solidarity, but as a community that includes trans people.
You’re not just welcome here. You belong here and you make this movement stronger.
Let's stand together.
GO were out yesterday to celebrate trans joy & human rights - not just in solidarity, but as a community that includes trans people.
You’re not just welcome here. You belong here and you make this movement stronger.
Let's stand together.
A bit of lightness to start my timeline
![Comic by Stephen Collins for the Guardian. Script as follows:
Scene is a British WOODLAND by a RIVER. A NATURALIST is stood next to a cage, and TV NEWS REPORTERS are filming him and the cage.
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NATURALIST:
And now It is my great honour
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NATURALIST:
to reintroduce the first wild beaver
back into Britain
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[Cut to the BEAVER’S CAGE. Its door is open and the Beaver is leaned nonchalantly up against the opening, smoking a cigarette.]
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BEAVER:
Well, well, well.
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BEAVER:
Look who's come crawling back.
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BEAVER:
Got a rubbish ecosystem have ya?
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BEAVER:
Not happy with the *critical anti-flood infrastructure* engineered by the flippin *badgers*?
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BEAVER:
I almost didn't recognise you without one of my ancestors on your head…
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BEAVER:
First you wipe us out… now you ask us to come back and build dams for free…
You actually expect me to be *pleased* don’t ya?
NATURALIST:
I'm so sorry I…I…
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BEAVER:
“Ooh la la, the Brits have come crawling back…”
Do I look like *Michel flippin’ Barnier*?
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NATURALIST:
I-if there’s some kind of… *remuneration* we could offer I-I’m sure…
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BEAVER [throwing cigarette to the ground]:
Unlimited pond weed, two tickets to Abba Voyage.
NATURALIST:
Done.
[ends]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4m3we4apbjayclzcnhwe3pfp/bafkreihs2p5lw7psgwmqpzruuvd42k54oippf6wwx5glghmewzjj4w7tne@jpeg)
March 16, 2025 at 11:14 AM
A bit of lightness to start my timeline
Just arrived here. I'm busy following interesting people right now (those starter packs are a great help!) Will be posting shortly.
March 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Just arrived here. I'm busy following interesting people right now (those starter packs are a great help!) Will be posting shortly.