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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 17h

Excellent speech from @zackpolanski.bsky.social. Bold, direct and principled. Particularly glad to see Zack speak so directly about the urgency of council house building, an emergency break on private rents. Also wonderful to see support for RNL and a politician speaking against fascist vigilantism.

Zack on stage at Green Party conference!

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Bold Politics @boldpolitics.bsky.social · 17h

Zack Polanski walks out to speak at a packed out Brighton Centre. What a speech. What a moment.

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 20h

What is this framing from the BBC? Is it not preferable for politicians to admit when they don't have sufficient information than to speak off the hoof? Saying you don't know enough shows integrity and I am baffled by the framing the BBC has chosen to adopt. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Green Party deputy leader can't answer questions on bin strike

Rachel Millward admits to the BBC's Ed James she isn't up to date on the Birmingham dispute.

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Cllr Emily Kerr 💚 @emilykerr36.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📢 Oxford Greenways launch 📢 We launched the Greenways project today! Masterplan of connecting safe cycle routes. It was just great to be standing on a stage with City, County, and Uni ALL behind the project, and Councillors from 3 different parties speaking in support. Also I got a mug! 😍☕ (1/4)

Leaders from City, County & Uni all standing up on the stage supporting Greenways. & me :).

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

TRied to update my learning portal pages on my train home. Because the UK fails to provide viable internet connectivity (or stable phone network) on trains, this didn't work. I will now have to choose between working late this evening or working on leave tomorrow to get materials to my students.

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UoP Law @uoplaw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This morning saw the start of this year's Law School Staff and PGRS Research Seminar series, with Warwick's Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social discussing an aspect of his @brisunipress.bsky.social book bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/queering-uk-.... Many thanks to Alex and all the attendees.

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Queering UK Refugee Law

Queering UK Refugee Law - Sexual Diversity and Asylum Administration; In the context of a global backlash against migrant and LGBTIQA+ rights , this book examines the experiences of LGBTIQA+ people in...

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It was great to present my work regarding third sector organisations and their role in the context of LGBTIQA+ Asylum claims as a part of the University of Portsmouth‘s Research Seminar Series this morning. Some really interesting conversations around how politics shapes the role of these orgs.

Alex’s title slide. The title is: The Role of Third Sector Organisations in Supporting LGBTIQA+ People Seeking Asylum

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

There is so much at stake at this election. Real hope looks like action. Rent controls, nationalising Thames Water and no to fossil fuels. Here's an update on how it's going! youtu.be/hPmtOL6obLw

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Campaigning With Zack Polanski In Holborn & St Pancras - Episode 2

YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

If you like how Andy Burnham and this Labour party sound, then you're seeing first hand evidence of the power of people voting Green.

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Hundreds of pensioners continue to face criminal charges in relation to the Terrorism Act 2000. I fail to see how that is compatible with the Foreign Secretary telling Palestine activists 'you were right'. While welcome, this intervention only deepens the farcical nature of Labour's response.

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Why has Jstore added an AI assistant, which you cannot close, to the side panel next to whatever you are reading? It's like a conscious calculation to diminish the cognitive abilities of those engaged in intellectual work. Please cease with the enforced AI bloatware. Nothing is better with AI.

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Delayed decisions on Jackdaw and Rosebank, delayed decisions on a Heathrow Third runway. Sanctions on Israel in relation to settler violence. None of this would be happening if Labour didn't see a threat to its left. It's absolutely vital that Labour continues to feel that pressure.

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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This is only happening because of the Holborn & St Pancras byelection. Burnham will announce Heathrow expansion the day after polling day.

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Burnham dodges questions on Heathrow third runway as project faces four-year delay

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

We're having the best time in Holborn & St Pancras! The opportunity to win and push the Government on housing costs, tackling the climate crisis and for international justice. And so much more. We can't stop now. This is it. Sign up for the final 12 days below 👇🏽

Zack greeting a resident on her doorstep

Zack walking with Faiza and her absolutely cutie of a child!

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Cllr Dr Max Morris @maxmorris.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Another weekend trip for @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social to Holborn and St Pancras to get @zackpolanski.bsky.social elected. 💚

Oxford Green Party activists holding 'Vote Green' and 'Vote Zack Polanski' posters with a huge crowd in Castlehaven Community Park

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I remain astounded at the failure of universities, as supposed centres for critical enquiry, to challenge the ideological capture of AI. The only AI policy that is ethical, fair and defensible for students is an outright ban on its use.

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Nick Davies @njdavies.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Great to hear the PM say “We are going to be much prouder in standing up for our values and the rule of law” re foreign information warfare. I wonder if he or the Home Secretary might consider doing the same when it comes to masked vigilantes shutting down infrastructure and harassing the RNLI

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Dave Andress @davidandress.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

If British politics had any decency left, party leaders would be queuing up to be photographed with lifeboat crews.

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

So, just to be clear, Daniel Thomas was: 1- Carrying a knife contrary to section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 2- Used that knife to commit criminal damage (Criminal Damage act 1971) 3- likely engaged in the criminal offense of endangering Life at Sea (Merchant Shipping Act 1995)

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Apropos of me waiting 20 minutes for a word document to open so I can amend a single line before attaching it to an email, I wonder how much productivity is lost to the UK failing to modernise its rail network with functional WiFi.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Much needed stop in Pedro's cafe in between interviews and doorknocking! Thanks for the chips 💚

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Cllr Dr Max Morris @maxmorris.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Outside Brookes Freshers' Fair with Oxford Green Students today, had lots of lovely chats with new members and others passing by! 💚 @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social

Theo and Max at an Oxford Green Students stall with 'Free Palestine', 'No New Oil & Gas', and 'Vote Green' posters on display

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Can't be doing with this dusky before 7pm nonsense please. I know I spent summer saying (correctly) that it was far too hot. But nobody asked for the light to go.

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Green group on Oxford City Council has written to Oxford MPs Anneliese Dodds and Layla Moran to ask them to ensure Oxford is not left out in the Government's plans to give local areas the power to impose a Tourist Tax. Oxford is among the UK's most visited cities and must not be left behind.

Letter from the Green Group asking Oxford MPs to act to ensure Oxford is not left out of the devolution of new powers over Tourist Tax.

Signatures of all 13 sitting Oxford City Green Councillors.

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I cannot stress enough how much we should *not* be normalising parents stalking their adult children like this. Just because something is possible, doesn't mean you should do it and this headline summary speaks to some profoundly concerning patterns.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 17/09/2026

“A real test of this government will be torule out new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. The reason they have decided not to announce that before the by-election in Holborn and St Pancras is incredibly telling.” Caroline Lucas on the government’s refusal to rule out new oil and gas on #BBCQT.

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

One day I won't put my wireless headphone charger in a random spot and lose it, but today is not that day.

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Oh someone speaking in Urdu makes you uncomfortable? Apropos of nothing in particular, You know what makes me uncomfortable? Subtle polite middle-class racism. Billionaire wealth makes me uncomfortable too. But I guess there is a reason I don't like Labour ministers...

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Don't let Oxford be left out of Tourist Tax Powers. Labour should end their obsession with Mayors and focus on genuinely local devotion on powers. www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2654876...

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Oxford tourist tax 'will not go ahead without elected mayor', Greens say

Oxford's Green group has warned that a tourist tax will not be able to go ahead without an elected mayor.

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Alasdair Mackenzie @alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

You couldn’t ask for clearer proof of how the right basically hate the country they claim to love, and would rather be rid of it

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Why is Piddington in Oxfordshire holding a referendum on leaving the UK?

Residents of Piddington, near Bicester, will vote in a symbolic referendum on Tuesday.

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

All eyes on Brighton. These actions are hideous. But they also suggest serious issues at the institution, are we about to see the first institution go bust? Without government action, this decimation of our universities will continue to and accelerate. Where is the Prime Minister?

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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Party that wants to retrospectively change rules so as to remove migrants also says retrospective rules on party funding are "dictatorship tactics".

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

What a day! Brilliant again to speak to so many people today. Voting Green in Holborn & St Pancras is a powerful vote for the entire country to keep Labour in check. Join our campaign: linktr.ee/HSP_6thGreenMP

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Incredible turnout today in support of @zackpolanski.bsky.social in Holborn and St Pancras. 16 activists came down to London from Oxford, including several councillors 💚 #getgreenselected

Oxford Green Councillors with Zack Polanski at Tavistock Square

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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Such an amazing turnout to get @zackpolanski.bsky.social elected! Lovely to see @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social and hear from @mothinali.bsky.social too. There are loads more events you can help out at. Sign up here: linktr.ee/HSP_6thGreenMP

I don't know who took this photo- it's a photo of the first lot of Oxford Greens to arrive st the location, with Zack.

Selfie taken by the amazing Max!
Lots of Oxford Green activists crowding around a bench - some sitting, some standing - and smiling.

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Incredible turnout today in support of @zackpolanski.bsky.social in Holborn and St Pancras. 16 activists came down to London from Oxford, including several councillors 💚 #getgreenselected

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Cllr Dr Max Morris @maxmorris.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

So exciting to be with @zackpolanski.bsky.social knocking on doors in Holborn and St Pancras. #votegreen #getgreenselected 🌈💚

Zack Polanski and Max Morris taking a selfie in Tavistock Square Gardens

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Rachel Millward @rachelmillward.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It's been a fantastic start to the campaign in Holborn & St Pancras. It's clear that voters here want a voice to hold Burnham accountable, not another unquestioning backbencher. Make sure you join us for future Action Days before October 8th! You don't want to miss this. 💚

Rachel Millward and Zack Polanski stand Infront of a crowd of Green Activists holding Vote Green signs

Rachel delivers a speech to Green Activists

Green Party campaigners take a photo with Vote Green signs. There is a very large crowd.

Rachel takes a selfie with Green campaigners

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

There is a profound moral case for calling donations. There is also the simple blunt reality that you don't have to give Reform the massive advantage that their sycophantic symping for billionaires currently gives them.

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Sheer unadulterated cowardice that will inflict unnecessary suffering on those without the means to access choice which for the wealthy already exists.

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I feel this very personally given the last few months, but I am abhorred by the cowardice of MPs who have since voting for the previous iteration of the Assisted Dying Bill surrendered the position to indulge religious extremists.

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

PSA: Harassing volunteers who risk their lives to save others is not "Protesting". The media choice of language around far right intimidation betrays a staggering bias. As an Island nation all parts of the UK rely on having rescue facilities at sea.

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Looking forward to being in H&SP on Sunday to campaign for Zack. Burnham has changed the vibes but the substance is the same, weak concessions that leave billionaires firmly in the driving seat. Voters in Holborn & St Pancras have the chance to elect a genuine champion for the left. Let's do this!

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Cllr Dr Max Morris @maxmorris.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Let's get Zack elected! I'll be in London this weekend to contribute to this people powered movement. 🤩💚🗳️

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I reiterate the point, this is the single most consequential election in the History of the Green party. Our credibility as an alternative to Labour was riding on it as soon as Zack announced his intention. Now is not the time for factional battles, get yourself to Holborn and St Pancras.

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This is fantastic and long overdue news. But the decision to put the power at the level of Regional Mayors means that large parts of England remain excluded, a matter exacerbated by the Local Government Reorgansiation debacle this government has overseen. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax

Hospitality leaders warn the uncapped levy would risk jobs and push prices up for families holidaying in England.

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Cllr Dr Max Morris @maxmorris.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

It's been a busy few days for me on Oxford City Council. Here are some clips from Tuesday's Scrutiny and Wednesday's Planning Review committees. Having @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social in the room makes a difference. 💚

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