Olly Ashton🌱
@ollyashton.bsky.social
EnviSci Student 🏳️🌈
Young Greens Democracy and Accountability Co-Chair 💚
Young Greens Democracy and Accountability Co-Chair 💚
So great to have an MP speak at our uni! Ellie was fantastic and we had the best turnout for any green party society event ever in UoB history!! 💚
So lovely to return to the University of Birmingham, where I studied and taught for years, to chat with such a great bunch of students. Fantastic questions and brilliant energy in the room!
October 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
So great to have an MP speak at our uni! Ellie was fantastic and we had the best turnout for any green party society event ever in UoB history!! 💚
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ICYMI Green Party membership numbers have now overtaken the Conservative Party's! 🎉
📈 125,000 members and counting.
📈 125,000 members and counting.
October 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
ICYMI Green Party membership numbers have now overtaken the Conservative Party's! 🎉
📈 125,000 members and counting.
📈 125,000 members and counting.
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🎉 We did it - over 100,000 England and Wales Green Party members strong! Now let’s turn that energy into followers 💚
You know what to do. You did it once. Now we’re asking you to do it again.
📲 Follow. Share. Tag your friends.
🎯 Let’s hit 10,000 followers by 31 October.
#GreenSurge
You know what to do. You did it once. Now we’re asking you to do it again.
📲 Follow. Share. Tag your friends.
🎯 Let’s hit 10,000 followers by 31 October.
#GreenSurge
October 13, 2025 at 10:47 AM
🎉 We did it - over 100,000 England and Wales Green Party members strong! Now let’s turn that energy into followers 💚
You know what to do. You did it once. Now we’re asking you to do it again.
📲 Follow. Share. Tag your friends.
🎯 Let’s hit 10,000 followers by 31 October.
#GreenSurge
You know what to do. You did it once. Now we’re asking you to do it again.
📲 Follow. Share. Tag your friends.
🎯 Let’s hit 10,000 followers by 31 October.
#GreenSurge
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We've had the driest spring and summer on record, which means farmers can't water their crops, lower yields, higher food prices, and worsening of the cost of living crisis!
Climate change effects ordinary people in their daily lives!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Climate change effects ordinary people in their daily lives!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Kemi Badenoch vows to repeal Climate Change Act
Tory leader says she would replace it with ‘cheap energy’ strategy, ending decades-long consensus on climate
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:27 AM
We've had the driest spring and summer on record, which means farmers can't water their crops, lower yields, higher food prices, and worsening of the cost of living crisis!
Climate change effects ordinary people in their daily lives!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Climate change effects ordinary people in their daily lives!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Lady Gaga stuns on ROBLOX.
August 15, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Lady Gaga stuns on ROBLOX.
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Severn (Stroud) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 27.8% (+10.0)
🌳 CON: 26.9% (-6.6)
➡️ RFM: 26.7% (New)
🌹 LAB: 11.2% (-21.3)
🔶 LDM: 7.1% (-9.1)
💷 UKIP: 0.3% (New)
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
🌍 GRN: 27.8% (+10.0)
🌳 CON: 26.9% (-6.6)
➡️ RFM: 26.7% (New)
🌹 LAB: 11.2% (-21.3)
🔶 LDM: 7.1% (-9.1)
💷 UKIP: 0.3% (New)
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
June 11, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Severn (Stroud) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 27.8% (+10.0)
🌳 CON: 26.9% (-6.6)
➡️ RFM: 26.7% (New)
🌹 LAB: 11.2% (-21.3)
🔶 LDM: 7.1% (-9.1)
💷 UKIP: 0.3% (New)
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
🌍 GRN: 27.8% (+10.0)
🌳 CON: 26.9% (-6.6)
➡️ RFM: 26.7% (New)
🌹 LAB: 11.2% (-21.3)
🔶 LDM: 7.1% (-9.1)
💷 UKIP: 0.3% (New)
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
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There's no climate justice without social justice!📢
Housing is one of the biggest inequality facing people in the UK, with most renters spending over 30% of income rent. Let's fix that together.
#Thomas4Deputy
Housing is one of the biggest inequality facing people in the UK, with most renters spending over 30% of income rent. Let's fix that together.
#Thomas4Deputy
June 9, 2025 at 1:36 PM
There's no climate justice without social justice!📢
Housing is one of the biggest inequality facing people in the UK, with most renters spending over 30% of income rent. Let's fix that together.
#Thomas4Deputy
Housing is one of the biggest inequality facing people in the UK, with most renters spending over 30% of income rent. Let's fix that together.
#Thomas4Deputy
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FUN FACT: Bottled water companies do not produce water, they produce plastic bottles.
May 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
FUN FACT: Bottled water companies do not produce water, they produce plastic bottles.
Would love to see someone from the north jump into the @greenparty.org.uk deputy leader race
With Huddersfield, Sheffield and Liverpool all key spots for #GreenParty growth - let's give them a voice
With Huddersfield, Sheffield and Liverpool all key spots for #GreenParty growth - let's give them a voice
May 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Would love to see someone from the north jump into the @greenparty.org.uk deputy leader race
With Huddersfield, Sheffield and Liverpool all key spots for #GreenParty growth - let's give them a voice
With Huddersfield, Sheffield and Liverpool all key spots for #GreenParty growth - let's give them a voice
I was hoping @elliechowns.bsky.social would throw her name into the deputy race as I love how she represents rural voters and speaks loudly against global issues 💚
But teaming up with @adrianramsay.bsky.social for leadership is a mistake IMO. The greens need bolder leadership and he isnt it sadly 💔
But teaming up with @adrianramsay.bsky.social for leadership is a mistake IMO. The greens need bolder leadership and he isnt it sadly 💔
May 12, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I was hoping @elliechowns.bsky.social would throw her name into the deputy race as I love how she represents rural voters and speaks loudly against global issues 💚
But teaming up with @adrianramsay.bsky.social for leadership is a mistake IMO. The greens need bolder leadership and he isnt it sadly 💔
But teaming up with @adrianramsay.bsky.social for leadership is a mistake IMO. The greens need bolder leadership and he isnt it sadly 💔
Very much the case the @greenparty.org.uk is the home of those angry at the lack of action on stopping the genocide in Gaza, climate crisis and protecting human rights
I wouldnt call them anxious though, I'd call them caring, passionate and ofc anti-fascist!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I wouldnt call them anxious though, I'd call them caring, passionate and ofc anti-fascist!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We obsess over the angry young men going Reform. But what of the anxious young women going Green? | Gaby Hinsliff
Desire for a politics that cares about global and local injustice is sharpening the political gender divide, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
www.theguardian.com
April 26, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Very much the case the @greenparty.org.uk is the home of those angry at the lack of action on stopping the genocide in Gaza, climate crisis and protecting human rights
I wouldnt call them anxious though, I'd call them caring, passionate and ofc anti-fascist!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I wouldnt call them anxious though, I'd call them caring, passionate and ofc anti-fascist!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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When in @greenparty.org.uk we talk about Gaza or taxing the super rich, there's often one person who asks "why is this a Green issue?"
The same forces who are protecting wealth and power (& the military complex) are the same people that are destroying our climate & nature.
The same forces who are protecting wealth and power (& the military complex) are the same people that are destroying our climate & nature.
April 19, 2025 at 8:22 AM
When in @greenparty.org.uk we talk about Gaza or taxing the super rich, there's often one person who asks "why is this a Green issue?"
The same forces who are protecting wealth and power (& the military complex) are the same people that are destroying our climate & nature.
The same forces who are protecting wealth and power (& the military complex) are the same people that are destroying our climate & nature.
4 @greenparty.org.uk constituencies: 2 urban climate action hubs and 2 rural nature positive districts. 💚
We have the space for 3 figureheads in our #GreenParty leadership, one should be a voice for us country greens. 🌳
We have the space for 3 figureheads in our #GreenParty leadership, one should be a voice for us country greens. 🌳
April 18, 2025 at 10:27 AM
4 @greenparty.org.uk constituencies: 2 urban climate action hubs and 2 rural nature positive districts. 💚
We have the space for 3 figureheads in our #GreenParty leadership, one should be a voice for us country greens. 🌳
We have the space for 3 figureheads in our #GreenParty leadership, one should be a voice for us country greens. 🌳
‼️The government now needs to act on the side of science, lived experiences and human rights.
🏳️⚧️ Legislate for gender to be used over sex. Banning women from women only spaces is ridiculous. #Trans women ARE women.
⚖️ The #SupremeCourt claims there's ambiguity in the law. Let's clear that up.
🏳️⚧️ Legislate for gender to be used over sex. Banning women from women only spaces is ridiculous. #Trans women ARE women.
⚖️ The #SupremeCourt claims there's ambiguity in the law. Let's clear that up.
April 16, 2025 at 10:55 AM
‼️The government now needs to act on the side of science, lived experiences and human rights.
🏳️⚧️ Legislate for gender to be used over sex. Banning women from women only spaces is ridiculous. #Trans women ARE women.
⚖️ The #SupremeCourt claims there's ambiguity in the law. Let's clear that up.
🏳️⚧️ Legislate for gender to be used over sex. Banning women from women only spaces is ridiculous. #Trans women ARE women.
⚖️ The #SupremeCourt claims there's ambiguity in the law. Let's clear that up.
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Brilliant news on a Friday afternoon: gov will launch new natural history GCSE. It's taken Mary Colwell, @carolinelucas.bsky.social & others years of campaigning. (I'm praying it'll be introduced quickly enough for my children!)
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Department for Education confirms launch of natural history GCSE
Campaigners have been calling for the qualification for years but plan stalled despite a curriculum being drawn up
www.theguardian.com
March 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Brilliant news on a Friday afternoon: gov will launch new natural history GCSE. It's taken Mary Colwell, @carolinelucas.bsky.social & others years of campaigning. (I'm praying it'll be introduced quickly enough for my children!)
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The #GreenParty leadership needs to evolve
We played nice to be seen as a serious party that can win, and we did. But it's time to be bold and address the real issues of class in the UK. Doesnt automatically mean we need a change in leaders but a change in narrative
novaramedia.com/2025/03/11/t...
We played nice to be seen as a serious party that can win, and we did. But it's time to be bold and address the real issues of class in the UK. Doesnt automatically mean we need a change in leaders but a change in narrative
novaramedia.com/2025/03/11/t...
The Green Party Needs New Leaders – And Fast | Novara Media
The Greens could be the party to take on Reform. But their leaders are just too nice, argues Joe Todd.
novaramedia.com
March 12, 2025 at 8:34 AM
The #GreenParty leadership needs to evolve
We played nice to be seen as a serious party that can win, and we did. But it's time to be bold and address the real issues of class in the UK. Doesnt automatically mean we need a change in leaders but a change in narrative
novaramedia.com/2025/03/11/t...
We played nice to be seen as a serious party that can win, and we did. But it's time to be bold and address the real issues of class in the UK. Doesnt automatically mean we need a change in leaders but a change in narrative
novaramedia.com/2025/03/11/t...
Only 5 more votes and this could have been a new Green Councillor! 💔
Never think voting Green Party is a wasted vote! If you want it, vote for it! 💚
Never think voting Green Party is a wasted vote! If you want it, vote for it! 💚
Rushmere St Andrews (East Suffolk) Council By-Election Result:
🌳 CON: 29.8% (-17.0)
🌍 GRN: 29.5% (+8.9)
➡️ RFM: 27.5% (New)
🌹 LAB: 13.1% (-19.4)
Conservative HOLD.
Changes w/ 2023.
🌳 CON: 29.8% (-17.0)
🌍 GRN: 29.5% (+8.9)
➡️ RFM: 27.5% (New)
🌹 LAB: 13.1% (-19.4)
Conservative HOLD.
Changes w/ 2023.
February 28, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Only 5 more votes and this could have been a new Green Councillor! 💔
Never think voting Green Party is a wasted vote! If you want it, vote for it! 💚
Never think voting Green Party is a wasted vote! If you want it, vote for it! 💚
"As far as Im concerned, going for growth is without a doubt priority number one"
Not a quote from our alleged left wing Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves but Christopher Luxon, the Conservative national PM of NZ. Surprised? I'm not
Labour is unrecognisable, happily pushing Tory policies but in red
Not a quote from our alleged left wing Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves but Christopher Luxon, the Conservative national PM of NZ. Surprised? I'm not
Labour is unrecognisable, happily pushing Tory policies but in red
January 30, 2025 at 11:56 PM
"As far as Im concerned, going for growth is without a doubt priority number one"
Not a quote from our alleged left wing Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves but Christopher Luxon, the Conservative national PM of NZ. Surprised? I'm not
Labour is unrecognisable, happily pushing Tory policies but in red
Not a quote from our alleged left wing Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves but Christopher Luxon, the Conservative national PM of NZ. Surprised? I'm not
Labour is unrecognisable, happily pushing Tory policies but in red
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We agree with @elliechowns.bsky.social 💯
Today MPs debate Proportional Representation. A proper national conversation about alternatives to our broken system is long overdue.
We're calling for a National Commission for Electoral Reform to design a voting system that's fit for the 21st century.
Today MPs debate Proportional Representation. A proper national conversation about alternatives to our broken system is long overdue.
We're calling for a National Commission for Electoral Reform to design a voting system that's fit for the 21st century.
January 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We agree with @elliechowns.bsky.social 💯
Today MPs debate Proportional Representation. A proper national conversation about alternatives to our broken system is long overdue.
We're calling for a National Commission for Electoral Reform to design a voting system that's fit for the 21st century.
Today MPs debate Proportional Representation. A proper national conversation about alternatives to our broken system is long overdue.
We're calling for a National Commission for Electoral Reform to design a voting system that's fit for the 21st century.
A 3rd runway "will mean that instead of circling London, flights can land" Says Rachel Reeves.
So what are they gonna do when the new third #heathrow runway reaches capacity and have planes circling London again? Build another runway? Draw the line. You can't have infinite growth on a finite planet
So what are they gonna do when the new third #heathrow runway reaches capacity and have planes circling London again? Build another runway? Draw the line. You can't have infinite growth on a finite planet
January 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A 3rd runway "will mean that instead of circling London, flights can land" Says Rachel Reeves.
So what are they gonna do when the new third #heathrow runway reaches capacity and have planes circling London again? Build another runway? Draw the line. You can't have infinite growth on a finite planet
So what are they gonna do when the new third #heathrow runway reaches capacity and have planes circling London again? Build another runway? Draw the line. You can't have infinite growth on a finite planet
A 'Heart of Wessex' Mayor? Might as well start calling them the Arse of Wessex.
No one person can represent the likes of Bournemouth, Bridport, Exmoor, Salisbury and possibly Swindon because there's nothing remotely close about them at all.
www.google.com/amp/s/www.bb...
No one person can represent the likes of Bournemouth, Bridport, Exmoor, Salisbury and possibly Swindon because there's nothing remotely close about them at all.
www.google.com/amp/s/www.bb...
Devolution deal: BCP Council opts to join Heart of Wessex
BCP Council has decided to join a new combined authority with Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset.
www.google.com
January 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
A 'Heart of Wessex' Mayor? Might as well start calling them the Arse of Wessex.
No one person can represent the likes of Bournemouth, Bridport, Exmoor, Salisbury and possibly Swindon because there's nothing remotely close about them at all.
www.google.com/amp/s/www.bb...
No one person can represent the likes of Bournemouth, Bridport, Exmoor, Salisbury and possibly Swindon because there's nothing remotely close about them at all.
www.google.com/amp/s/www.bb...
#Dorset is big enough, I'm from south Dorset and always need to be reminded there's a north Dorset, how can a mayor spreading 4 councils really take time to care & accurately allocate funds across such a massive space - we aren't one city. Give the powers to councils.
www.google.com/amp/s/www.bb...
www.google.com/amp/s/www.bb...
Councils confirm Heart of Wessex devolution bid despite concerns
Councils in Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset could form a new Heart of Wessex combined authority.
www.google.com
January 16, 2025 at 1:09 PM
#Dorset is big enough, I'm from south Dorset and always need to be reminded there's a north Dorset, how can a mayor spreading 4 councils really take time to care & accurately allocate funds across such a massive space - we aren't one city. Give the powers to councils.
www.google.com/amp/s/www.bb...
www.google.com/amp/s/www.bb...
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This is dangerous and puts trans youth in an incredibly precarious position.
Streeting is ignoring trans voices, ignoring the risk the ban poses and ignoring the desperate need for gender affirming care.
The ban must be challenged and immediately reversed.
Streeting is ignoring trans voices, ignoring the risk the ban poses and ignoring the desperate need for gender affirming care.
The ban must be challenged and immediately reversed.
Puberty blockers to be banned indefinitely for under-18s across UK
Puberty blockers to be banned indefinitely for under-18s across UK
Health secretary says emergency measures banning sale and supply will be made indefinite after expert advice
Puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria will be banned indefinitely across the UK, except for use in clinical trials, the government…
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2024 at 8:48 PM
This is dangerous and puts trans youth in an incredibly precarious position.
Streeting is ignoring trans voices, ignoring the risk the ban poses and ignoring the desperate need for gender affirming care.
The ban must be challenged and immediately reversed.
Streeting is ignoring trans voices, ignoring the risk the ban poses and ignoring the desperate need for gender affirming care.
The ban must be challenged and immediately reversed.
Went to the Canterbury Agricultural Show here in Aotearoa NZ, can you guess my favourite stall??
Yep the EU Delegation!
Funny how even being the other side of the world, the EU is still a vital organisation for trade and culture.
(oh and there was no UK stand)
Yep the EU Delegation!
Funny how even being the other side of the world, the EU is still a vital organisation for trade and culture.
(oh and there was no UK stand)
November 18, 2024 at 11:13 AM
Went to the Canterbury Agricultural Show here in Aotearoa NZ, can you guess my favourite stall??
Yep the EU Delegation!
Funny how even being the other side of the world, the EU is still a vital organisation for trade and culture.
(oh and there was no UK stand)
Yep the EU Delegation!
Funny how even being the other side of the world, the EU is still a vital organisation for trade and culture.
(oh and there was no UK stand)