Patrick McAllister 🌱
@patdbmcallister.bsky.social
Green Party councillor for Hotwells & Harbourside | Fan of cycling + circular economies | Views my own | Sign up to my e-news at https://tinyurl.com/PatricksENews.
Promoted by Patrick McAllister (Bristol Green Party) at 17 Great George St, Bristol BS1 5QT.
Promoted by Patrick McAllister (Bristol Green Party) at 17 Great George St, Bristol BS1 5QT.
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'We do not ask lightly for Bristolians to pay more council tax'
Green councillor Patrick McCallister is asking for everyone's views on Bristol's budget
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"Bristol is beginning to see the benefits of a Green approach to governing: one that prioritises genuine prevention over instead of sticking plaster treatments, a philosophy at the heart of our financial mindset."
Me for @bristol247.bsky.social.
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Me for @bristol247.bsky.social.
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Bristol Green councillors again turned out to help stand between anti-migrant protestors and a hotel housing vulnerable asylum seekers.
The protesters claim to "defend women and girls" but what about the terrified women and girls who are living in the hotel thanks to the UK's broken asylum system?
The protesters claim to "defend women and girls" but what about the terrified women and girls who are living in the hotel thanks to the UK's broken asylum system?
November 15, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Bristol Green councillors again turned out to help stand between anti-migrant protestors and a hotel housing vulnerable asylum seekers.
The protesters claim to "defend women and girls" but what about the terrified women and girls who are living in the hotel thanks to the UK's broken asylum system?
The protesters claim to "defend women and girls" but what about the terrified women and girls who are living in the hotel thanks to the UK's broken asylum system?
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Once again, anti-migrant protests are happening outside a Bristol hotel sheltering asylum seekers. As @heathermackbristol.bsky.social wrote a few weeks ago: 'Targeting hotels full of children is not the answer to our problems.'
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'Targeting hotels full of children is not the answer to our problems'
Heather Mack says we must target those who have the power to make meaningful change; not vulnerable and traumatised children
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November 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Once again, anti-migrant protests are happening outside a Bristol hotel sheltering asylum seekers. As @heathermackbristol.bsky.social wrote a few weeks ago: 'Targeting hotels full of children is not the answer to our problems.'
bristol247.com/opinion/your...
bristol247.com/opinion/your...
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Congratulations to our newest Green councillor, Cllr Mike Dunn, on winning the Long Ashton ward by-election in North Somerset with a huge Green vote!
November 14, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Congratulations to our newest Green councillor, Cllr Mike Dunn, on winning the Long Ashton ward by-election in North Somerset with a huge Green vote!
1% of Bristol's population is a member of @greenparty.org.uk!
There are more people attending every event we put on - we had to move our AGM to a bigger venue!
Something truly exciting is happening.
There are more people attending every event we put on - we had to move our AGM to a bigger venue!
Something truly exciting is happening.
🚨BREAKING: Bristol Green Party has passed 5,000 members 🥳
We have more than TRIPLED our membership in 2 months!
Are you in?
Make hope normal again. Join the Green Party now 👉 join.greenparty.org.uk
We have more than TRIPLED our membership in 2 months!
Are you in?
Make hope normal again. Join the Green Party now 👉 join.greenparty.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
1% of Bristol's population is a member of @greenparty.org.uk!
There are more people attending every event we put on - we had to move our AGM to a bigger venue!
Something truly exciting is happening.
There are more people attending every event we put on - we had to move our AGM to a bigger venue!
Something truly exciting is happening.
Another day at the picket line supporting the striking school support workers! 🤝
Got to spend more time with the lovely Mabel 🐶 as well.
Schools could not run without support staff, and society could not run without schools.
Got to spend more time with the lovely Mabel 🐶 as well.
Schools could not run without support staff, and society could not run without schools.
November 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Another day at the picket line supporting the striking school support workers! 🤝
Got to spend more time with the lovely Mabel 🐶 as well.
Schools could not run without support staff, and society could not run without schools.
Got to spend more time with the lovely Mabel 🐶 as well.
Schools could not run without support staff, and society could not run without schools.
Thanks to all of the many members who joined for tonight's Hotwells & Harbourside phonebank! 📞
Bristol Green Party is surging like never before 💪
Be part of our movement at join.greenparty.org.uk 💚
(we also have pizza 🍕)
Bristol Green Party is surging like never before 💪
Be part of our movement at join.greenparty.org.uk 💚
(we also have pizza 🍕)
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Thanks to all of the many members who joined for tonight's Hotwells & Harbourside phonebank! 📞
Bristol Green Party is surging like never before 💪
Be part of our movement at join.greenparty.org.uk 💚
(we also have pizza 🍕)
Bristol Green Party is surging like never before 💪
Be part of our movement at join.greenparty.org.uk 💚
(we also have pizza 🍕)
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No child should be subjected to unnecessary #FGM or #circumcision. Tell your MP it's time to protect boys from non-consensual religious and cultural genital cutting. 👇 www.secularism.org.uk/mp-letter-ci...
MP Letter: Circumcision
Tell your MP it's time to protect boys from non-consensual religious and cultural genital cutting.
www.secularism.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
No child should be subjected to unnecessary #FGM or #circumcision. Tell your MP it's time to protect boys from non-consensual religious and cultural genital cutting. 👇 www.secularism.org.uk/mp-letter-ci...
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Powerful questioning from my colleague @elliechowns.bsky.social, pinning the government on exactly what it needs to do - NOW - to bring about an end to the atrocities being committed in Sudan.
In the midst of horrific mass killings and violence, British-made military equipment has been found in Sudan.
It's clear our arms export licensing system is not fit for purpose; we need a full review, alongside an embargo on all arms exports to the UAE now.
It's clear our arms export licensing system is not fit for purpose; we need a full review, alongside an embargo on all arms exports to the UAE now.
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Powerful questioning from my colleague @elliechowns.bsky.social, pinning the government on exactly what it needs to do - NOW - to bring about an end to the atrocities being committed in Sudan.
Back again this morning - if anything I think the turnout was higher!
November 6, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Back again this morning - if anything I think the turnout was higher!
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In the midst of horrific mass killings and violence, British-made military equipment has been found in Sudan.
It's clear our arms export licensing system is not fit for purpose; we need a full review, alongside an embargo on all arms exports to the UAE now.
It's clear our arms export licensing system is not fit for purpose; we need a full review, alongside an embargo on all arms exports to the UAE now.
November 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
In the midst of horrific mass killings and violence, British-made military equipment has been found in Sudan.
It's clear our arms export licensing system is not fit for purpose; we need a full review, alongside an embargo on all arms exports to the UAE now.
It's clear our arms export licensing system is not fit for purpose; we need a full review, alongside an embargo on all arms exports to the UAE now.
Me for @bristolpost.co.uk:
“It’s really important that as politicians we come down and support workers when they are striking for better pay and conditions.
"I fully support the ask of the workers and the support staff who are absolutely essential in running the schools today."
“It’s really important that as politicians we come down and support workers when they are striking for better pay and conditions.
"I fully support the ask of the workers and the support staff who are absolutely essential in running the schools today."
November 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Me for @bristolpost.co.uk:
“It’s really important that as politicians we come down and support workers when they are striking for better pay and conditions.
"I fully support the ask of the workers and the support staff who are absolutely essential in running the schools today."
“It’s really important that as politicians we come down and support workers when they are striking for better pay and conditions.
"I fully support the ask of the workers and the support staff who are absolutely essential in running the schools today."
✊ Inspiring to join this morning's picket in my ward, in solidarity with the school support staff strike for back pay
📢 I read a statement of support from @carladenyer.bsky.social, in Parliament today
💚 @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social backs workers striking for fair pay and conditions
🤝Solidarity!
📢 I read a statement of support from @carladenyer.bsky.social, in Parliament today
💚 @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social backs workers striking for fair pay and conditions
🤝Solidarity!
November 5, 2025 at 10:23 AM
✊ Inspiring to join this morning's picket in my ward, in solidarity with the school support staff strike for back pay
📢 I read a statement of support from @carladenyer.bsky.social, in Parliament today
💚 @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social backs workers striking for fair pay and conditions
🤝Solidarity!
📢 I read a statement of support from @carladenyer.bsky.social, in Parliament today
💚 @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social backs workers striking for fair pay and conditions
🤝Solidarity!
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Thanks so much to all the
Bristol Greens who poured so much time and care into this warm and inclusive event!
Zack, Dominique and Carla
gave 3 superb speeches straight from the heart!!
Inspiring!!
@bristolgreenparty.bsky.social
Bristol Greens who poured so much time and care into this warm and inclusive event!
Zack, Dominique and Carla
gave 3 superb speeches straight from the heart!!
Inspiring!!
@bristolgreenparty.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Thanks so much to all the
Bristol Greens who poured so much time and care into this warm and inclusive event!
Zack, Dominique and Carla
gave 3 superb speeches straight from the heart!!
Inspiring!!
@bristolgreenparty.bsky.social
Bristol Greens who poured so much time and care into this warm and inclusive event!
Zack, Dominique and Carla
gave 3 superb speeches straight from the heart!!
Inspiring!!
@bristolgreenparty.bsky.social
At today's Council meeting I brought a statement condemning the worrying rise in extremism and violence afflicting the UK.
As politicians we have a duty to stand against rising extremist rhetoric. We must be able to disagree on policies without indulging in the politics of hate.
As politicians we have a duty to stand against rising extremist rhetoric. We must be able to disagree on policies without indulging in the politics of hate.
November 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
At today's Council meeting I brought a statement condemning the worrying rise in extremism and violence afflicting the UK.
As politicians we have a duty to stand against rising extremist rhetoric. We must be able to disagree on policies without indulging in the politics of hate.
As politicians we have a duty to stand against rising extremist rhetoric. We must be able to disagree on policies without indulging in the politics of hate.
I was grateful recently to speak at a beautiful ceremony of Bristol's Sikh and Hindu communities consecrating Bristol's first Ashes Immersion Site.
Hotwells & Harbourside proudly hosts this site, which will welcome people of all faiths and none who wish to commit loved ones' ashes to the river.
Hotwells & Harbourside proudly hosts this site, which will welcome people of all faiths and none who wish to commit loved ones' ashes to the river.
November 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I was grateful recently to speak at a beautiful ceremony of Bristol's Sikh and Hindu communities consecrating Bristol's first Ashes Immersion Site.
Hotwells & Harbourside proudly hosts this site, which will welcome people of all faiths and none who wish to commit loved ones' ashes to the river.
Hotwells & Harbourside proudly hosts this site, which will welcome people of all faiths and none who wish to commit loved ones' ashes to the river.
"A sea of Green Party supporters gathered in Bristol for a rally led by party leader Zack Polanski and Bristol Central MP Carla Denyer."
A sea it was! @zackpolanski.bsky.social and @carladenyer.bsky.social led a truly electric atmosphere⚡
Bristol is going green! 💚 #MakeHopeNormalAgain
A sea it was! @zackpolanski.bsky.social and @carladenyer.bsky.social led a truly electric atmosphere⚡
Bristol is going green! 💚 #MakeHopeNormalAgain
‘Lack of truth and honesty in politics leads to rise in fascism’
Zack Polanski, Carla Denyer and hundreds of supporters gathered for a Green party rally on Monday
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November 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
"A sea of Green Party supporters gathered in Bristol for a rally led by party leader Zack Polanski and Bristol Central MP Carla Denyer."
A sea it was! @zackpolanski.bsky.social and @carladenyer.bsky.social led a truly electric atmosphere⚡
Bristol is going green! 💚 #MakeHopeNormalAgain
A sea it was! @zackpolanski.bsky.social and @carladenyer.bsky.social led a truly electric atmosphere⚡
Bristol is going green! 💚 #MakeHopeNormalAgain
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I knew Gill and Farage and the rest of the UKIP crew in the European Parliament
They were crooks and shysters to a man
They repeated Putin talking points and appeared on Russia Today
UKIP then and Reform now are both a threat to our democracy
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
They were crooks and shysters to a man
They repeated Putin talking points and appeared on Russia Today
UKIP then and Reform now are both a threat to our democracy
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 2, 2025 at 8:20 AM
I knew Gill and Farage and the rest of the UKIP crew in the European Parliament
They were crooks and shysters to a man
They repeated Putin talking points and appeared on Russia Today
UKIP then and Reform now are both a threat to our democracy
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
They were crooks and shysters to a man
They repeated Putin talking points and appeared on Russia Today
UKIP then and Reform now are both a threat to our democracy
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Today I was pleased to be able to check out progress at the Cumberland Basin lock gates with the Harbour Master. The work is coming along well and the crew working on this critical infrastructure deserve a lot of praise 👏
I will keep monitoring progress - looking forward to them being fixed!⛵
I will keep monitoring progress - looking forward to them being fixed!⛵
November 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Today I was pleased to be able to check out progress at the Cumberland Basin lock gates with the Harbour Master. The work is coming along well and the crew working on this critical infrastructure deserve a lot of praise 👏
I will keep monitoring progress - looking forward to them being fixed!⛵
I will keep monitoring progress - looking forward to them being fixed!⛵
"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.
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Thank you Patrick, I'm really looking forward on getting on with the job and making sure sure we are the main opposition to Reform when the time comes. Hope not hate 💚
October 30, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Thank you Patrick, I'm really looking forward on getting on with the job and making sure sure we are the main opposition to Reform when the time comes. Hope not hate 💚
A great evening out in Long Ashton supporting the by-election! Looking strong but Reform were out today as well so every vote matters 💪
The Green candidate is the fantastic Mike Dunn - Long Ashton will have a dedicated and compassionate representative in him 💚
The Green candidate is the fantastic Mike Dunn - Long Ashton will have a dedicated and compassionate representative in him 💚
October 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
A great evening out in Long Ashton supporting the by-election! Looking strong but Reform were out today as well so every vote matters 💪
The Green candidate is the fantastic Mike Dunn - Long Ashton will have a dedicated and compassionate representative in him 💚
The Green candidate is the fantastic Mike Dunn - Long Ashton will have a dedicated and compassionate representative in him 💚
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So either Labour need to ask candidates to step aside for the Greens to take on Reform....
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
'Just getting started': Zack Polanski reacts as Greens SECOND in new poll
ZACK Polanski has welcomed a new poll putting his party in second place at Westminster.
www.thenational.scot
October 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
So either Labour need to ask candidates to step aside for the Greens to take on Reform....
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
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“I am incredibly excited to join the Greens to put hope back into the politics of Bristol.”
Welcome to the Green Party, Cllr Alsayed Al-Maghrabi 💚
Welcome to the Green Party, Cllr Alsayed Al-Maghrabi 💚
October 30, 2025 at 12:41 PM
“I am incredibly excited to join the Greens to put hope back into the politics of Bristol.”
Welcome to the Green Party, Cllr Alsayed Al-Maghrabi 💚
Welcome to the Green Party, Cllr Alsayed Al-Maghrabi 💚
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💚 Delighted to welcome our new councillor in Bristol!
🥀 Alsayed is one of 20 councillors to leave Labour & join the Greens this year.
🎤 “I will never stop standing up for equality, justice & the right to speak truth to power."
Huge welcome, Alsayed!
www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
🥀 Alsayed is one of 20 councillors to leave Labour & join the Greens this year.
🎤 “I will never stop standing up for equality, justice & the right to speak truth to power."
Huge welcome, Alsayed!
www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
Bristol Labour councillor defects to join Greens
Alsayed Al-Maghrabi's defection means the Green Party holds exactly half of the seats at City Hall
www.bristol247.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:44 AM
💚 Delighted to welcome our new councillor in Bristol!
🥀 Alsayed is one of 20 councillors to leave Labour & join the Greens this year.
🎤 “I will never stop standing up for equality, justice & the right to speak truth to power."
Huge welcome, Alsayed!
www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
🥀 Alsayed is one of 20 councillors to leave Labour & join the Greens this year.
🎤 “I will never stop standing up for equality, justice & the right to speak truth to power."
Huge welcome, Alsayed!
www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
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Welcome!! Anyone who wants to follow you, it is easy: join.greenparty.org.uk
🎉 We are all thrilled to welcome Cllr Al-Maghrabi into the Green Group!
💚 Al is a kind, compassionate and diligent councillor - we are lucky to have him with us.
📈 @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social now has half the councillors in Bristol!
🤝 Welcome @alsayedpolitico.bsky.social!
💚 Al is a kind, compassionate and diligent councillor - we are lucky to have him with us.
📈 @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social now has half the councillors in Bristol!
🤝 Welcome @alsayedpolitico.bsky.social!
Bristol Labour councillor defects to the Green Party
He criticised Labour's national leadership
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October 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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