Robin Bennett
@robinfbennett.bsky.social
Musician, Festival organiser and Green Party Councillor
Today in Oxford @truckmusicstore.bsky.social, 6pm. See you there if you're in the neighbourhood! The album is getting some nice reviews, including 4 stars in the new issue of Mojo.
November 11, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Today in Oxford @truckmusicstore.bsky.social, 6pm. See you there if you're in the neighbourhood! The album is getting some nice reviews, including 4 stars in the new issue of Mojo.
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I think we can officially now say the #GreenSurge of 2015 looks on the graph like a foothill. Great!
Could you help this surge even higher?
join.greenparty.org.uk
Could you help this surge even higher?
join.greenparty.org.uk
🚨BREAKING : The Green Party has passed 150,000 members 🥳
Thousands are joining right now to help us replace Labour and take the fight to Reform.
Are you in?
Make hope normal again. Join the Green Party now ⤵️
Thousands are joining right now to help us replace Labour and take the fight to Reform.
Are you in?
Make hope normal again. Join the Green Party now ⤵️
October 27, 2025 at 11:17 AM
I think we can officially now say the #GreenSurge of 2015 looks on the graph like a foothill. Great!
Could you help this surge even higher?
join.greenparty.org.uk
Could you help this surge even higher?
join.greenparty.org.uk
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🚨 | @greenparty.org.uk has hit 150,000 members.
It's incredible that in less than two months, the party has grown from 68,500 to 150,000.
Happy Monday everyone 😀
It's incredible that in less than two months, the party has grown from 68,500 to 150,000.
Happy Monday everyone 😀
October 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM
🚨 | @greenparty.org.uk has hit 150,000 members.
It's incredible that in less than two months, the party has grown from 68,500 to 150,000.
Happy Monday everyone 😀
It's incredible that in less than two months, the party has grown from 68,500 to 150,000.
Happy Monday everyone 😀
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We can’t keep up - it’s now 6k
Or by the time you’re reading this, it’ll be another number 🤷♂️
Or by the time you’re reading this, it’ll be another number 🤷♂️
🚨The Green Party has seen it’s highest number of new members join the party in one day - 5,000.
October 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
We can’t keep up - it’s now 6k
Or by the time you’re reading this, it’ll be another number 🤷♂️
Or by the time you’re reading this, it’ll be another number 🤷♂️
as a 1/16th hot Chilean, I approve this message...🌶️
October 19, 2025 at 8:56 PM
as a 1/16th hot Chilean, I approve this message...🌶️
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You folks do seem suddenly
October 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
You folks do seem suddenly
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Support is available. If you need help this World Mental Health Day, visit mind.org.uk
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We're Mind, the mental health charity. We're here to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone.
mind.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Support is available. If you need help this World Mental Health Day, visit mind.org.uk
Like what you've seen in recent weeks? Join our club!*
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
*that's a Saint Etienne reference
join.greenparty.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
*that's a Saint Etienne reference
join.greenparty.org.uk
Join the Green Party
Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.
join.greenparty.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Like what you've seen in recent weeks? Join our club!*
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
*that's a Saint Etienne reference
join.greenparty.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
*that's a Saint Etienne reference
join.greenparty.org.uk
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BBC accused of 'extraordinary' anti-Green bias after party say the Laura Kuenssberg Show scrapped a promised interview with @zackpolanski.bsky.social on Sunday.
Green sources say the show also refused to interview Polanski after he was elected as leader last month
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/06/b...
Green sources say the show also refused to interview Polanski after he was elected as leader last month
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/06/b...
October 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
BBC accused of 'extraordinary' anti-Green bias after party say the Laura Kuenssberg Show scrapped a promised interview with @zackpolanski.bsky.social on Sunday.
Green sources say the show also refused to interview Polanski after he was elected as leader last month
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/06/b...
Green sources say the show also refused to interview Polanski after he was elected as leader last month
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/06/b...
For supposed strategy geniuses, Morgan McSweeney and co always seem to choose the worst possible option for any given moment...
History shows that when democracies face crises, strengthening and reinvigorating democratic participation is essential to prevent democratic backsliding and the rise of authoritarianism. This is not that.
Starmer’s desperate rush for digital IDs is a recipe for repression
ID cards won’t reduce migration and will put trans rights at risk. But that’s not the biggest cost of Starmer’s half-baked scheme, says Cat MacLean
goodlawproject.org/starmers-des...
ID cards won’t reduce migration and will put trans rights at risk. But that’s not the biggest cost of Starmer’s half-baked scheme, says Cat MacLean
goodlawproject.org/starmers-des...
September 27, 2025 at 8:48 AM
For supposed strategy geniuses, Morgan McSweeney and co always seem to choose the worst possible option for any given moment...
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Now this is Content
September 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Now this is Content
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"The era of trickle down economics was always a lie."
@zackpolanski.bsky.social lays out the Green Party's plan for a fairer taxation system on Sky News.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social lays out the Green Party's plan for a fairer taxation system on Sky News.
September 7, 2025 at 9:10 AM
"The era of trickle down economics was always a lie."
@zackpolanski.bsky.social lays out the Green Party's plan for a fairer taxation system on Sky News.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social lays out the Green Party's plan for a fairer taxation system on Sky News.
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The UK government is now prioritising the resource needs of Gen AI slop machines over… *checks notes*
Water. Actual water.
What will they not sacrifice at the altar of these plagiarism machine snake oilers??
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Water. Actual water.
What will they not sacrifice at the altar of these plagiarism machine snake oilers??
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
AI boom means regulator cannot predict future water shortages in England
Datacentres, which do not have to report amount of water used to cool servers, leave Environment Agency with no idea of shortfalls
www.theguardian.com
August 13, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The UK government is now prioritising the resource needs of Gen AI slop machines over… *checks notes*
Water. Actual water.
What will they not sacrifice at the altar of these plagiarism machine snake oilers??
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Water. Actual water.
What will they not sacrifice at the altar of these plagiarism machine snake oilers??
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Powerful research with a clear message.
“Children are fascinated by the natural world. It’s maintaining that through their childhood and schooling that’s essential, alongside urban greening. There’s policies starting to do that but we’ve got to think in transformational terms – not 30% but 1,000%.”
“Children are fascinated by the natural world. It’s maintaining that through their childhood and schooling that’s essential, alongside urban greening. There’s policies starting to do that but we’ve got to think in transformational terms – not 30% but 1,000%.”
My latest research looked at people’s relationship with nature since 1800, and created a model that accurately recreated that trend and looked forward to 2125 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
August 9, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Powerful research with a clear message.
“Children are fascinated by the natural world. It’s maintaining that through their childhood and schooling that’s essential, alongside urban greening. There’s policies starting to do that but we’ve got to think in transformational terms – not 30% but 1,000%.”
“Children are fascinated by the natural world. It’s maintaining that through their childhood and schooling that’s essential, alongside urban greening. There’s policies starting to do that but we’ve got to think in transformational terms – not 30% but 1,000%.”
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✋ Stop Starving Gaza.
🕕 This Friday 25th July, 6pm
📍 Carfax Tower, Oxford.
Anyone within hailing distance - please join us.
Or if you have money to spare but not time, donate to MAP: www.map.org.uk
www.facebook.com/oxfordpsc/po...
🕕 This Friday 25th July, 6pm
📍 Carfax Tower, Oxford.
Anyone within hailing distance - please join us.
Or if you have money to spare but not time, donate to MAP: www.map.org.uk
www.facebook.com/oxfordpsc/po...
July 23, 2025 at 4:54 PM
✋ Stop Starving Gaza.
🕕 This Friday 25th July, 6pm
📍 Carfax Tower, Oxford.
Anyone within hailing distance - please join us.
Or if you have money to spare but not time, donate to MAP: www.map.org.uk
www.facebook.com/oxfordpsc/po...
🕕 This Friday 25th July, 6pm
📍 Carfax Tower, Oxford.
Anyone within hailing distance - please join us.
Or if you have money to spare but not time, donate to MAP: www.map.org.uk
www.facebook.com/oxfordpsc/po...
Great idea! 💚 🚲
Cllr Gavin McLauchlan (Green, Benson & Crowmarsh) wants a dedicated team to look at maintenance of cycle paths. Cllr Gant says “Happy to take that away for discussion with officers.”
July 8, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Great idea! 💚 🚲
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3 Reform in the top 10.
1st Lib Dem is at 24
1st Green at 84
This is a failure of the UK new media ecosystem.
1st Lib Dem is at 24
1st Green at 84
This is a failure of the UK new media ecosystem.
Says a lot. A "ranking of every MP’s media visibility across the UK’s leading publications over the last 3 months." (Source: www.mp.govspendbase.uk)
June 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
3 Reform in the top 10.
1st Lib Dem is at 24
1st Green at 84
This is a failure of the UK new media ecosystem.
1st Lib Dem is at 24
1st Green at 84
This is a failure of the UK new media ecosystem.
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Anyone know anyone in Wantage?
Consultation launches today on how to make Market Place a nicer public realm and better for walking and cycling. Do share the below with any people and groups you know there.
letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/wantage-mark...
Consultation launches today on how to make Market Place a nicer public realm and better for walking and cycling. Do share the below with any people and groups you know there.
letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/wantage-mark...
Wantage Market Place
Welcome to the engagement page for the Wantage Market Place Improvements project. About the project We want your help to make Wantage Market Place more vibrant, welcoming and accessible for everyone. ...
letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk
June 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Anyone know anyone in Wantage?
Consultation launches today on how to make Market Place a nicer public realm and better for walking and cycling. Do share the below with any people and groups you know there.
letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/wantage-mark...
Consultation launches today on how to make Market Place a nicer public realm and better for walking and cycling. Do share the below with any people and groups you know there.
letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/wantage-mark...
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Two thoughts:
1) A (de)congestion charge will be effective in reducing traffic and making buses faster + more reliable. The thought put into the exemptions (eg for care workers, blue badge holders) is positive to see.
2) I hope an online survey is not the main/only way people are being consulted.
1) A (de)congestion charge will be effective in reducing traffic and making buses faster + more reliable. The thought put into the exemptions (eg for care workers, blue badge holders) is positive to see.
2) I hope an online survey is not the main/only way people are being consulted.
Oxford temporary congestion charge for cars
We are asking for your views on six temporary congestion charge locations for cars in Oxford. The temporary congestion charge is being proposed to reduce traffic around Oxford during Network Rail’s ex...
letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk
June 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Two thoughts:
1) A (de)congestion charge will be effective in reducing traffic and making buses faster + more reliable. The thought put into the exemptions (eg for care workers, blue badge holders) is positive to see.
2) I hope an online survey is not the main/only way people are being consulted.
1) A (de)congestion charge will be effective in reducing traffic and making buses faster + more reliable. The thought put into the exemptions (eg for care workers, blue badge holders) is positive to see.
2) I hope an online survey is not the main/only way people are being consulted.
Great explainer of how we got to today’s broken housing market…
June 24, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Great explainer of how we got to today’s broken housing market…
we should probably be prouder of the UK's success in reducing its share emissions... even including offshore footprint it's a 36% reduction since 1990
Something really striking about the energy transition in the UK is that, despite having halved our emissions since 1990, very few people are aware of this success - only a quarter of the public think we've made a meaningful difference to cutting our emissions
June 24, 2025 at 7:29 AM
we should probably be prouder of the UK's success in reducing its share emissions... even including offshore footprint it's a 36% reduction since 1990
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#NowPlaying The Dreaming Spires - Normal Town - on 107 Meridian FM
Who thought we'd be playing them on #NewMusicMonday in 2025?
The album us out on October 24th...
Who thought we'd be playing them on #NewMusicMonday in 2025?
The album us out on October 24th...
June 23, 2025 at 7:57 PM
#NowPlaying The Dreaming Spires - Normal Town - on 107 Meridian FM
Who thought we'd be playing them on #NewMusicMonday in 2025?
The album us out on October 24th...
Who thought we'd be playing them on #NewMusicMonday in 2025?
The album us out on October 24th...
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The Dreaming Spires at Sutton's @soundloungecio.bsky.social yesterday evening, featuring @robinfbennett.bsky.social
Great gig, highly recommended - apparently a new album is on the way...
#photography #music #London
Great gig, highly recommended - apparently a new album is on the way...
#photography #music #London
June 20, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The Dreaming Spires at Sutton's @soundloungecio.bsky.social yesterday evening, featuring @robinfbennett.bsky.social
Great gig, highly recommended - apparently a new album is on the way...
#photography #music #London
Great gig, highly recommended - apparently a new album is on the way...
#photography #music #London
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Exciting night down in Sutton tonight where our great friends (and band mates!) The Dreaming Spires & Demo Buttons are taking the stage at the @soundloungecio.bsky.social…This promises to be a night of fantastic songwriting, brotherly harmonies & melodic sunshine…So get down there folks!! 😎💥❤️
June 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Exciting night down in Sutton tonight where our great friends (and band mates!) The Dreaming Spires & Demo Buttons are taking the stage at the @soundloungecio.bsky.social…This promises to be a night of fantastic songwriting, brotherly harmonies & melodic sunshine…So get down there folks!! 😎💥❤️
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An important but under-funded way to boost the amount of social housing is for councils to buy existing homes into their stock.
It pays off in rents, less benefit £ and huge wider gains, and it helped the Mayor of London achieve his housing targets. I call it Buy the Supply. 🧵
It pays off in rents, less benefit £ and huge wider gains, and it helped the Mayor of London achieve his housing targets. I call it Buy the Supply. 🧵
If the Treasury fail to provide Angela with the funding needed to deliver enough social homes in the Spending Review, they can wave goodbye to building 1.5 million new homes. A promise made to the country
Worse still, they’ll be condemning an entire generation to a cycle of poverty and homelessness
Worse still, they’ll be condemning an entire generation to a cycle of poverty and homelessness
'It's a national disgrace - the worst housing crisis we have faced since WWII.'
'160,000 homeless kids in England alone.'
@kwajo.bsky.social tells @matthew-wright.bsky.social that people living in 'slum' conditions are waiting on the government to fulfil its promised housebuilding targets.
'160,000 homeless kids in England alone.'
@kwajo.bsky.social tells @matthew-wright.bsky.social that people living in 'slum' conditions are waiting on the government to fulfil its promised housebuilding targets.
June 10, 2025 at 7:20 AM
An important but under-funded way to boost the amount of social housing is for councils to buy existing homes into their stock.
It pays off in rents, less benefit £ and huge wider gains, and it helped the Mayor of London achieve his housing targets. I call it Buy the Supply. 🧵
It pays off in rents, less benefit £ and huge wider gains, and it helped the Mayor of London achieve his housing targets. I call it Buy the Supply. 🧵