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Jon Featonby @jonfeatonby.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

So from @andrewsparrowgdn.bsky.social's life blog, Zia Yusuf has said that "We’re not going to be sending people back to be tortured or killed." Which presumably needs a process for working out if that's going to happen to someone or not. Which starts to sound a bit like an asylum process?

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

📺 I'm really glad to see so much positive press around our motion supporting trans and non-binary people's rights in Oxford. This was spotted by @apowelllaw.bsky.social's nan and mum all the way down in Dorset tonight! Much more work to be done, but we will get there. 🏳️‍⚧️ www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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South Today - Evening News: 10/10/2026

The latest news, sport and weather for the South of England.

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

Great to teach the first class on my new module: Law in the Culture Wars this week! Really looking forward to discussing the impact of so called 'culture wars' on legal institutions and frameworks with students over the next 10 weeks.

Alex's title slide. It reads Welcome to Law in the Culture Wars.

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

And, since I know Zack sometimes reads my posts, I want to be really clear: this isn't an attack. But your impulse to seek affirmation is going to undo everything. You need to get real. Irrespective of the merits or the motion, the party is at the eye of the storm and you are its leader. Lead.

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

Also liking sub tweets about journalists is giving them another thing to report on. Stop it now. The leadership needs to get serious about the situation at hand or consider their position.

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

Being asked if Israel has a right to exist is an entirely predictable outcome of Zionism is Racism being passed and both Zack and the press office should be prepared. This is going to be every interview for the next 6 months. It is simply not tenable to try and ignore or wait out the question.

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Congrats to all for a great campaign. So sorry it wasn’t enough this time, but tripling our vote share was huge. On Zack’s next steps - his leadership has led to huge party successes. I hope he can now bring same leadership to help resolve huge issues we face & transform our internal structures too

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Laura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

“If you don’t like public executions just don’t watch it” says the crowd trying to ban drag shows and books

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

While focused on this by-election, he has shown lapses of judgment and leadership. But we also need to be balanced and recognise that we wouldn't even be in a position to compete without the transformations the party has seen under his leadership.

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

On the one hand, 33% in a Westminster by-election was unthinkable 2 years ago. We must not lose sight of that. On the other hand, it's disappointing to have stood our leader and thrown so much resource at things and to fall that far short. The next few weeks, and how Zack responds, is crucial.

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Leonardo Carella @leonardocarella.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

In other words, a 10 percent contraction in one of Britain’s most successful exports. If it were steel or fish or other infinitely less profitable sectors, people would be having a meltdown.

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Cllr Dr Max Morris @maxmorris.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

My comment to BBC Oxfordshire on Monday's motion about the EHRC Code of Practice and Trans Rights: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'Oxford has the highest density of transgender and non-binary people outside of London, according to the census.

The proposals were put forward by Oxford Green Party councillor Dr Max Morris, who said they would help the trans community feel safe at a time when "moral panic" had led to "harassment and discrimination".

Photo of Max with caption: Dr Max Morris put forward a motion recommitting the council to following trans-inclusive policies

Morris said there had been "a lot of uncertainty and a lot of confusion" about what the updated EHRC guidance meant'

'Morris said they hoped by the city council showing leadership in supporting the trans community, other businesses, local authorities and community groups would follow suit.

"The real issue here is the uncertainty for an already marginalised minority group, but also for local businesses, charities, public service providers including Oxford City Council," they said.

"How on earth are we supposed to navigate this when the guidance is so unclear?"

Photo of public toilets with caption: Some public toilets in Oxford are already gender neutral'

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Of course my first teaching day of the academic year is the first properly cold day we have had in months 😭

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Just trying to look up my teaching room ahead of my 9 am this morning. Not too hard you'd think. After all, it's 2026, British railways would never have dial up speed internet that needs to load an image line by line...

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ALT: Dial-Up Internet Connection Progress

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I won't pretend this isn't a very difficult moment, but so proud of Greens who continue to stand up for trans rights in councils across the UK. This time it was our turn in Oxford! Amazing work by @maxmorris.bsky.social who drafted and proposed the motion www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/news/2661155...

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'Abuse' and 'intimidation' described as city approves trans rights plan

An Oxford plan to protect trans and non-binary people's rights has been passed amid "abuse" and "intimidation" in a "manufactured moral panic".

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Cllr Dr Max Morris @maxmorris.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Green councillor Max Morris proposed the motion and described "unacceptable levels of abuse on social media" for representatives who had previously put forward a proposal... They said that experience is "something that many of us are all too familiar with" www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/news/2661155...

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'Abuse' and 'intimidation' described as city approves trans rights plan

An Oxford plan to protect trans and non-binary people's rights has been passed amid "abuse" and "intimidation" in a "manufactured moral panic".

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

My speech in support of our motion on the EHRC Code of Practice and Trans rights. Proud that Oxford City Council supported our call for new legislation to protect trans rights and to maximise trans inclusion until that is achieved. @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social

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Cllr Dr Max Morris @maxmorris.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

My speech to Oxford City Council proposing the Green Group's motion on the EHRC Code of Practice and Trans Rights 🏳️‍⚧️💚 @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

To Jewish members of the Green Party: Assurances, from the motion proposers, that they had no intention for Jewish members to feel targeted for their beliefs or associations have been clear. And if anyone else does try to use it in this way, I will be there for you with my solidarity and support.

Statement reads: As Greens, we will always uphold universal human rights.

We will never tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

We will continue to stand in opposition to genocide, ethnic cleansing, apartheid and the illegal occupation.

We will continue to call out the heinous crimes of the Netanyahu government.

And we will continue to work to ensure that the Green Party is an anti-racist party in every way.

We know there is no conflict between supporting the rights of Palestinians and the rights of Jewish people.

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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I am deeply saddened that the "Zionism is Racism" motion has passed.

As Greens, we will always uphold universal human rights.

We will never tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

We will continue to stand in opposition to genocide, ethnic cleansing, apartheid and the illegal occupation.

We will continue to call out the heinous crimes of the Netanyahu government.

And we will continue to work to ensure that the Green Party is an anti-racist party in every way.

We know there is no conflict between supporting the rights of Palestinians and the rights of Jewish people.

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The "Zionism is racism" motion, to be debated at the Green Party conference tomorrow, will not advance the Palestinian cause one inch. But, if adopted, it would marginalise and discredit the party. There are powerful ways to confront the genocide. Toxic gesture politics isn't one of them.

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

My thoughts on tomorrow's conference motion 'Zionism is Racism’

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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 · 02/10/2026

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 · 02/10/2026

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

And I ask again, how much productivity is lost to needlessly shoddy infrastructure?

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

Thank you for having me! It was a pleasure!!

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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

The vibes of this Labour conference are better, but on a concrete policy footing this just Starmer 2.0.

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

Labour continues to bring forward the Immigration Bill, which creates permanent precarity, locking people out of citizenship for a generation and dramatically restricting settlement, it's like Nigel Farage's Christmas list. In this context, to speak of humanitarian values is hypocrisy.

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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

It's jarring for students- who in my classes are being told that the use of AI is never acceptable and will result in reporting for misconduct- to be doing their readings on a system which offers the shortcuts right next to what they are reading and seems to actively try and spark corner cutting

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

While the default is that a boat would not constitute a public place, he takes the weapon outside of that private property and onto a public waterway during the video. The necessity of being at sea may constitute good reason for having the knife on the boat. But again, it does not remain there.

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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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