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Brighton & Hove Green Party @bhgreens.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

A statement from Brighton & Hove Green Party, our twelve Green councillors, and Siân Berry MP on ‘Zionism is Racism’ www.brightonhovegreens.org/2026/10/06/b...

As Brighton & Hove Green Party, we utterly reject antisemitism, and stand fully for the dignity and belonging of Jewish residents and communities across our city. We stand against war crimes, genocide and forced displacement committed by the Israeli state - atrocities recognised as breaches of international law.

These statements are not in conflict. Our beliefs will never change: that both causes are vital to us as a party committed to fighting racism in all forms.

We recognise the wide range of views amongst residents on the ‘Zionism is Racism’ motion. This includes members of our own party. This includes members of our Jewish community who may feel hurt, concerned, or uncertain. And this includes those who are supportive of the motion.

We are committed to representing all residents of Brighton & Hove, regardless of their background or their views on these or any other issues. To our Jewish members, colleagues, and neighbours: you belong here, your contributions are valued, and your voices matter.

Brighton & Hove Greens are absolutely clear: our commitment to Palestinian liberation goes hand in hand with defending Jewish people’s safety, dignity and belonging in our movement and in our city. We reject antisemitism, and always will. We reject any attempts to interrogate people’s politics purely because of their synagogue, family, or identity. And we also reject the conflation of anti-zionism with antisemitism.

Above all, we are united in our values: to listen and to act with compassion and respect. To oppose discrimination and stand with all marginalised communities. And to fight for a better future for people and planet.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

LETS GO NYC ✊

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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"A senator in Vermont has noticed who is buying Reform. Why do you think so many British papers haven't?" via Very Brexit Problems

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Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Thinking about voting Labour in the Queens Park by-election? You might want to know that two BHCC Labour Cllrs just voted with Reform and Tories to block a Green Chair of an important cross-Sussex committee. Sadly that's how Labour roll... @markforqueenspark

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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"Earth just lost enough ice to bury the whole United States five feet deep 🧊 A massive new study published in the journal Scientific Data reveals that Greenland and Antarctica have lost 11.3 trillion metric tonnes of ice since 1979." via Digital Kashmir

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Frank&Stein @brandtandstein.com · 17/09/2026

God it is so darkly funny that Canada is on course to have a closer relationship to the EU than the UK

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Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

4/ Also a fresh public consultation is justified, based on new evidence and arguments emerging. We're in favour of Red Routes where they proportionately address a clear constraint to cycling and public transport. On Western Road that proportionality is in question. @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social

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Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

3/ So @chloeg.bsky.social and I are calling for a pause to RR implementation so that questions from campaigners can be answered. Ideally the pause will include consideration of viable alternatives that allow immediate ticketing without the red route.

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Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

2/ Arguments for, even from the Labour council administration, were frankly feeble. Supportive evidence is being challenged, as is the way the scheme was consulted on. Full details of the consultation results have never been released.

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Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

1/ Western Road Red Route. I chaired a meeting about this last week and consequently have changed my view on this project. The full room at the Cornerstone probably wasn't representative of the whole community, but the passion and quality of the arguments against the planned RR were overwhelming...

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Kees van der Leun @sustainable2050.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Glaciologist @matthias-huss.bsky.social shows that the centre of the Great Aletsch glacier in Switzerland (the biggest in the Alps) lost 6 meters(!) of thickness just this summer. "No words...", he adds on LinkedIn.

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Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Yesterday Government announced the final figures for councils next year... and little or nothing more for B&HCC. Why isn't our Labour council able to get more for Brighton and Hove from their Labour government? @bhgreens.bsky.social www.brightonandhovenews.org/2026/02/05/o...

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Opposition councillors slate Labour’s begging bowl budget

Opposition councillors said that Brighton and Hove City Council was “on its knees” as the Labour leadership went cap in

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Brighton & Hove Green Party @bhgreens.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Brighton & Hove Green Party statement on Reform UK Brighton and Hove's antisemitic Facebook post:

Brighton & Hove Green Party utterly condemn the antisemitic graphic of Green Party leader Zack Polanski posted on Friday by ‘Reform UK Brighton & Hove’ on their official Facebook page. There can be no question that the graphic is antisemitic: depicting Zack Polanski, only the fifth Jewish leader of a UK political party in history, using tropes and imagery that deliberately and intentionally draw upon Nazi propaganda.

The image itself is beneath contempt. Yet it is even more terrifying to reflect that for Reform UK, this is nothing new. This act of antisemitism represents only the latest demonstration of Reform’s openly racist and fascist platform. Nationally, they have been at the forefront of fuelling a rising tide of hatred, and discrimination. And on Reform UK Brighton & Hove’s Facebook, this antisemitic attack on Zack Polanski was followed yesterday by a further racist graphic declaring New York Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to be a terrorist.

Brighton & Hove remains a city that is anti-racist, anti-fascist and that stands firm against hatred. Two weeks ago, Brighton & Hove Greens were proud to join more than 600 people at the Stand Up to Racism Unity March. We note that this follows our own party members being subjected to explicit antisemitic abuse in the public gallery during a council meeting earlier in the month. We will continue to stand against antisemitism and racism in any form - and stand in solidarity with Zack Polanski against such abuse.

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Brighton & Hove Green Party @bhgreens.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Something is happening in Brighton & Hove! 3000 members last week. 3500 members today. And more than 100 people at our monthly meeting last night! There's never been a better time to get involved. join.greenparty.org.uk

3500 members graphic with green activists at the friends meeting house, Brighton

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Brighton & Hove Green Party @bhgreens.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

100,000 MEMBERS KLAXON 🎉 Thousands are joining us every single day. What about you? join.greenparty.org.uk

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

We should all ask the question: Where is Keir Starmer?

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Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Local Government Reorganisation was not in Labour's 2024 manifesto, will cost us a fortune when we can ill afford it, will not improve efficiency and will undermine local democracy. Its an expensive solution to a problem way down on our priority list and should be scrapped

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Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Massive victory for a brilliant candidate who will be a fantastic Councillor. Welcome Marina and well done!

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Brighton & Hove Green Party @bhgreens.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

"Marina is committed. She has energy. She is all abouIt equality and fairness, and stands openly against the genocide in Gaza." Former independent parliamentary candidate Tanushka Marah on why she's endorsing Marina Lademacher in the Queen's Park by-election on September 18th.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Nigel Farage is the biggest charlatan in British political history. And here's what his constitutents in Clacton really think:

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Brighton & Hove Green Party @bhgreens.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

"Marina is passionate about representing people in Queen’s Park, and working hard all year round." @carolinelucas.bsky.social on why Marina Lademacher is the best candidate for Queen's Park.

Green overlay over picture of Caroline Lucas and Marina Lademacher in Queen’s Park.

Text:
"Marina is passionate about representing people in Queen’s Park, and working hard all year round.

We have a Labour government and Labour council who we can push to be better.

That is exactly what Marina will
do in Queen’s Park.”

Caroline Lucas, former MP for Brighton Pavilion

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Brighton & Hove Green Party @bhgreens.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Two flats. Same city. One rule for them. Another for the rest of us. It's time to kick Labour out.

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Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Labour knew they'd need a full council stamp on this ages ago. Now a special council meeting with three weeks notice, no heads up to other parties, no consideration of obvious clashes. Shambolic and rude www.brightonandhovenews.org/2025/09/03/s...

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Special council meeting to discuss council shake up

A special council meeting has been called to discuss proposals for a shake up of Sussex councils. The council said:

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Leading a political party means leading the political conversation - being available and being heard on the platforms people actually use. Join me every Wednesday on my new podcast: Bold Politics. The only podcast led by a current party leader in the UK. Link in bio.

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Latest 💩 sewage 💩 alert. Southern Water hiked bills more than any other water supplier this year. Is the money being used to fix Brighton’s Victorian water system? Clearly not! It is diabolical that these private companies continue to profit while our coast is polluted.

Image shows a sewage map of the coastline along Brighton. It shows an ongoing pollution incident at Shoreham.

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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

@zackpolanski.bsky.social : "The problem is not the small boats, the problem is the private jets.. lets make sure the people in this country that have massive wealth are redistributing a tiny bit.. 1% on assets of £10m or more or 2% on assets of £1bn or more. That would raise about £25bn"

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

By juggling demand for speaking to national audiences with nurturing individuals & local parties, @zackpolanski.bsky.social can play to his many strengths & bring to life that vital yet often intangible political ingredient about which he spoke so meaningfully - hope. Me for @indyvoices.bsky.social

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As a former Green Party leader, here’s what Zack should do next

Zack Polanski will need all of his obvious skill and genuine charm if we’re to broaden our grassroots appeal, says Caroline Lucas – and it’s early days to be talking about cooperating with Jeremy Corb...

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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Congratulations to @zackpolanski.bsky.social on your stunning victory. Your campaign took on the rich and powerful, stood up for the dignity of all marginalised communities, and gave people hope! Real change is coming. I look forward to working with you to bring about a fairer, kinder world.

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Brighton & Hove Green Party @bhgreens.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

BOLD LEADERSHIP NOW. The Green Party has today elected Zack Polanski as our new leader, with Rachel Millward and Mothin Ali as our new Deputies. The system is broken. If you want a radical alternative in Brighton & Hove, there's only one answer: vote Green. join.greenparty.org.uk

Bold leadership now in bold text at top of Green background graphic. Pictures of Zack Polanski (leader), Rachel Millward (Deputy Leader) and Mothin Ali (Deputy Leader). Text: The system is broken. If you want a radical alternative, vote Green. Brighton and Hove Green Party.

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Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Zack as leader, Rachel and Mothin as deputies. Brilliant result for the Greens

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Why on earth do the Tories want to keep people locked into high energy bills? And, come to that, why is the BBC citing Reform but saying nothing about climate science or renewable alternatives? Complete madness - except for the fossil fuel industry of course

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Tories pledge to get 'all our oil and gas out of the North Sea'

The government warns Kemi Badenoch's plans would "only accelerate the worsening climate crisis".

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Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Brighton's last tram (number 53) is being restored and is nearly ready to come back to the city. Built in 1936 it was all electric and carried 100 people up Elm Grove. It looks amazing. All aboard! brightontram53.org.uk

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

"The party members realise the gravity of this contest. Has the Green moment finally arrived? Won't only determine the direction the party itself takes, but the future configuration of the British left." 🚀 Let's go. 💚 #BackZack www.newstatesman.com/politics/gre...

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The new Green Party leader will shape Britain’s future

This leadership election is a choice between continuity and populism.

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Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Loads of Green posters up. So many disaffected Labour voters. Go Marina!

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Brighton & Hove Green Party @bhgreens.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Marina Lademacher has been working non-stop as our Green candidate for Queen's Park - and we were delighted to be joined last night by @carolinelucas.bsky.social in speaking to residents who want change. 🥀 People are sick of Labour. ✅ Vote Green on September 18th to show enough is enough.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Feels like the Green Left are taking a much needed collective breath. What’s going on? And what the fk happens next? I sat down with the brilliant Mark Steel to find out. Catch up here 👇🏼 pod.link/1573424189

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

You can't claim to be serious about the climate crisis while expanding airports. Heathrow’s third runway won’t help working people: it’s a gift to the ultra rich frequent flyers. @greenparty.org.uk will always call this out. My piece in the Standard 👇🏼 www.standard.co.uk/comment/heat...

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Who will benefit from the Heathrow expansion? Ultra rich jetsetters

There’s something bitterly ironic about a government claiming to take the climate crisis seriously while backing the expansion of Heathrow Airport — a project that will release an estimated 4.4 millio...

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Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Massive peaceful march today in B&H. Shame on our Labour government for its deny, distract, delay, tactics on Gaza. Shame on our MP. Stop denying genocide and apartheid and take some action, say your constituents #gaza #freepalestine

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Ollie Sykes @brunswickgreen.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Double standards at B&HCC. Palestine flag on a Hove beach hut is enforced away, yet the 'memorial' on Palmeira Sq remains a so-called tolerated trespass. #gaza #genocide @bhgreens.bsky.social

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

⏳Final week to sign up to the Green Party. 🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

1. Starmer was warned and warned that his benefits cuts were not just cruel and unfair, but a political disaster. He dismissed the warnings, even this week, as no more than "noises off". Now, as the disaster materialises, he's desperately backtracking. Here's an idea: how about listening? 🧵

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Political pressure means a reprieve for some who were set to be cruelly harmed, but this is way too small a concession to accept. Greens demand the full withdrawal of cuts to PIP and any changes only through working with Disabled people to get it right. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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PM 'agrees' benefit changes deal with Labour rebels

Cuts to some disability benefits will only hit future claimants, not those already on it, it is understood.

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Dr. Genevieve Guenther (she/they) @doctorvive.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

I hope everyone on this website thinks very carefully about this graph and then considers whether or not they need to reorder their priorities at all.

Global average temperature compared
with the middle of the 20th century

+1.0°C 2010 to
present

+0.5°C
1970 to
2010

Cooler than average
-0.5°C
1880 to 1970

• Note: Data available through May 2025. Anomalies
relative to the average temperature between 1951 and 1980. • The New York Times
2020

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