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Working for a Fairer, Safer, Greener Calderdale. #GreenFuture Sharing all things Green Party in Halifax and the Calder Valley Published and promoted by Mark Mullaney on behalf of Calderdale Green Party, c/o Coach House, Luddenden, Halifax, HX2 6RF

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 7h
No human is illegal. Scotland must always remain a welcoming country for migrants and refugees. 💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
No human is illegal.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
We TRIPLED our vote share. Second best byelection result in Green Party history. On a date that Labour chose to deliberately clash the same week as our conference. All with a brand new PM in previously a "safe" seat. Best response to all the absolute nonsense today? Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Thank you Holborn & St Pancras. Our second best byelection result ever. 💚
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Voting is open until 10pm in Holborn & St Pancras - and remember to take photo ID. Rent controls, water nationalisation, tackling the climate crisis - I'll be pushing on these issues from inside Parliament. Vote Green 💚
Group of doorknockers with Zack in Kentish Town Group of volunteers in St Pancras Gardens Zack with Domi and El in front of a treeGroup of doorknockers from all over the country!
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Today is the day! Go and campaign for @zackpolanski.bsky.social if you can! Even if it's just for an hour! Go to 📍St Pancras Gardens NW1 1UL. Spread the word!
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Calderdale Green Party @calderdalegreenp.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Greens push for transparency on Palantir NHS Data At Cabinet this week, Green Councillor Margot Puddepha (Hebden Bridge and Todmorden East Ward) raised ethical and privacy concerns regarding Palantir’s involvement in NHS data.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Previously unseen lobbying shows the oil and gas industry is misleading government on North Sea drilling. For now, it looks like Burnham is listening to them. Only a Green win tomorrow will force them to listen to us. New analysis from Influence Map 👇
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 07/10/2026
Tomorrow we can send Zack to Parliament. And you can make the difference. Sign up for polling day linktr.ee/HSP_6thGreenMP
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 03/10/2026
“I'm brown. I’m a Muslim. But I’m as English as a Yorkshire cup of tea.” Mothin Ali on belonging, diversity and building a country confident enough to live with difference.
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Calderdale Green Party @calderdalegreenp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Shay Stadium crisis looms as Reform fail to get a grip of the situation, with a risk of significant long-term financial damage to the Council. At last month’s Cabinet Meeting, Green Group Leader Cllr Martin Hey pressed Calderdale’s Reform administration on a decision over the future [...]
Drone shot high overhead of the Shay Stadium, looking at the stadium stands and the pitch from an angle. The stadium is surrounded by trees, housing at the top of the image, and a carpark near the bottom. Two sides of the stands with seating can be seen near the top of the image, followed below by a green pitch being mowed in the centre, and the backs of the last stands at the very front of the photo.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
We've won big this year - and our wins have forced the Labour government to change course. But we need far more and urgently. From climate action to an emergency brake on rents - we'll keep the pressure on to bring about the change this country needs. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Greens can move Labour in the right direction, says Zack Polanski
The Green leader tells his autumn conference that a vote for his party can force changes from Andy Burnham.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 01/10/2026
A £276 increase in bills in January would be the final straw for millions across the country. The Prime Minister must turn words into actions and stop bills going up on his watch.
Green graphic image with Hannah Spencer's photo quoting her: 'The Prime Minister must commit to stopping bills rising'. Full quote reads:

“Andy Burnham keeps talking about giving families breathing space. But actions speak louder than words and bills are still going up on his watch when people can’t afford it.  

A £276 increase in January would be the final straw for many people in the constituency I represent and for millions across the country.

The Prime Minister must commit now to stopping bills going up in January, starting with moving more costs off energy bills, properly funding a national home insulation scheme, clamping down on rampant profiteering by energy companies, and rapidly scaling up cheaper, cleaner energy.”
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 29/09/2026
"It is clear that Labour needs the Greens to keep them in check everyday to push them towards the real transformation this country needs." @zackpolanski.bsky.social reacts to the Prime Minister's speech at Labour conference.
HOPE IS NOT JUST A SLOGAN, IT NEEDS TO MEAN REAL CHANGE

ZACK POLANSKI
LEADER OF THE GREEN PARTY

"Unlike his predecessor, we have a PM who talks like he gets it. But sadly like his predecessor he isn’t prepared to break from the powerful and wealthy interests that have created an inequality, affordability and a climate crisis.
 
Hope is not just a slogan, it needs to mean real change. The speech today had no wealth taxes, no rent controls, no water nationalisation and a strong hint of more North Sea drilling.
 
It is disappointing that we have a country ready to break from the last 40 years, a Labour government with the majority to do it, and yet what we see are more half measures, reannouncements and tinkering."

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 30/09/2026
A fairer voting system can't wait until after the next general election. We need electoral reform now.
WE NEED FAIR VOTING BEFORE THE NEXT ELECTION
 
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MP FOR NORTH HEREFORDSHIRE
 
"The PM cannot acknowledge the unfairness of a system capable of handing power to a government with a minority of the vote share, and then say the answer is to let that happen exactly once more before he fixes it.
 
Burnham must act with urgency to immediately jumpstart the National Commission, guarantee timely progress, and ensure its recommendations are delivered in time for a fairer voting system to be in place at the next general election."

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 22/06/2026
📸 On the campaign trail with Hannah Spencer MP and Greater Manchester mayoral candidate Geraldine Coggins 💚
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 22/06/2026
Today we celebrate the Windrush generation and the immense contribution they have made to communities across Britain. Their story is one of courage, resilience and determination, and their legacy continues to shape our country for the better.
Celebrating Windrush Day banner showing a yellow-tinted historic photo of the Empire Windrush crowded with passengers, overlaid with bold text "Celebrating Windrush Day," the Green Party logo, and the slogan Real hope. Real change.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Bills up. Wages too low. Record profits for Oil & Gas. 50 richest families with more wealth than 50% of population. Shit in our rivers. Pensioners jailed for protesting. Migrants thrown under the bus. Supporting a Genocide. That's Starmer's legacy.
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Whoever replaces Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street needs to hear the message loud and clear: The UK's democracy is in crisis. A fair, proportional voting system isn't a "nice to have". It's a priority and we need it now.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 22/06/2026
The country needs a bold change of direction.
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"The country needs a bold change of direction. Starmer lost the confidence of the country because of his abject failure to challenge the power and wealth of an establishment which has taken for themselves while leaving the vast majority in a cost of living crisis and facing the worst impacts of the climate and nature crisis."
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 22/06/2026
• Crackdowns on peaceful protest. • Support for Tory benefit cuts. • Blaming migrants for failing public services. This is Starmer’s legacy.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 26/05/2026
Happy Eid al-Adha from the Green Party to all who celebrate.
Photograph of the Kaaba at Mecca- text overlays the image, reading: “FROM THE GREEN PARTY” and “HAPPY EID AL-ADHA”. The Green Party. Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party,  both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Change?
Controls on immigration. I'm voting Labour
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
"Instead of substantive policy debate, a significant proportion of the coverage focused on the “horse race” elements of the election" A substantial factor in UK's #BrokenPolitics www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Broadcasters too reliant on vox pop interviews and failing to challenge politicians, says study
Researchers also question whether UK’s impartiality rules allow for proper scrutiny in era of multiparty politics
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 21/05/2026
Say hello to Chris Kennedy - Safeguarding Nurse, battle-tested Green Campaigner, Passionate Grassroots Visionary and your Green Party candidate for Makerfield 💚
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 11/05/2026
Look at that growth 😍 💚 From 164 councillors in 2016 to 1319 in 2026 - a 704% increase! We're not stopping here. Join the Green Party today ⤵️
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 09/05/2026
🎉 BIG GAINS IN BRUM 🎉 👏 Huge congratulations to Birmingham Green Party on going from 2 to 19 councillors! 💚 Greens are now the second biggest party on Birmingham Council.
LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026

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ELECTED IN BIRMINGHAM

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
❗️Support the campaign for Proportional Representation. 60% of the public agree: our voting system needs to change. Now we need to make Westminster listen. If you can, please support our crowdfunder and help build the movement to fix our broken democracy👇 makevotesmatter.org.uk/2026-wake-up...
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2026 Wake Up Westminster - Make Votes Matter
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 09/05/2026
🥳 HUGE RESULT IN NEWHAM 🥳 Congratulations to Newham Greens on electing 16 Green councillors, gaining 14 from Labour 💚
LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026

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ELECTED IN NEWHAM

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 08/05/2026
🟢 @irisduane.bsky.social elected to represent Glasgow region! Iris is one of three Scottish Green MSPs elected in Glasgow today, taking our total across Scotland so far to 10!
Elected. Iris Duane. Glasgow region.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
The Green Party go from 2 seats to 28 in Lambeth - and Labour lose control! This is happening in our cities and in many of our rural targets too. People voting Green Party councillors to help end Rip Off Britain! Join.greenparty.org.uk
Labour lose control of Lambeth as Greens surge with three London councils still to declare
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
This is just the beginning. Join our movement of hope: Join.greenparty.org.uk
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 09/05/2026
🎉 Big gains in Kirklees! Congratulations to Kirklees Green Party on electing 12 councillors - our most ever on the council! 💚
LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026

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COUNCILLORS
ELECTED IN KIRKLEES

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Manchester Green Party 🟩 @mcrgreenparty.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
🐝 Manchester Green Party wins Manchester Council elections 2026!
Manchester Green Party wins Manchester council elections 2026
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Amazing! Up from four councillors! That's really #GetGreensElected
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Bradford District Green Party @bradfordgreens.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
✨️ Green win in Heaton & Frizinghall Ward! ✨️ ✅️ Khalid Mahmood and Nargus Rangzeb are elected to Bradford Council!!! 🔴➡️🟢 Gaining two seats from Labour!!
Graphic from Bradford District Green Party with a light grey and green background. Large green and white text at the top reads: “GREEN WIN! TWO SEATS”.
Below the headline are two Green Party candidates standing side-by-side against a plain background. A green banner across the lower part of the image reads: “Heaton and Frizinghall”.
At the bottom are the words “Local Elections 2026”, the Bradford District Green Party logo, and imprint information.
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Welcome to all our new followers! 💜 Following the local elections, it's more clear than ever before: First Past the Post must be scrapped before it does any more damage. We are building a cross-party, grassroots-led movement for Proportional Representation. Join us today.
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The system has failed us. Join the movement to change it. - Make Votes Matter
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Inspired by the Green Party wins of the last couple of days? A grass roots people powered movement to make life affordable for everyone and tackle the climate crisis. It's a great time to get involved! Join.greenparty.org.uk
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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.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 09/05/2026
"We have committed to deliver a thousand homes for social rent." Our newly elected Mayors @zoegarbett.bsky.social and @liamshrivastava.bsky.social speak to @novaramedia.com following their election.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
The Green Party GAIN a majority on Lewisham Council! 🥳 28 seats needed for a majority and counting hasn't even finished yet. Huge congratulations to the entire team - we're replacing Labour! 💚 Join.greenparty.org.uk
Green party - 30, labour - 9
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Calderdale Green Party @calderdalegreenp.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
🎉🥳 We won ALL THREE SEATS in Todmorden West for the first time! Congratulations and well done, Oscar, Sarah and Jamie!!💚💚💚
A close-up of Oscar wearing a blue collared shirt and navy coat while standing outside in front of a road, terraced houses and parked cars. The graphic over the photo reads 'Local Elections 2026: Introducing Your New Green Councillor Oscar Seville-Leach.'A close up of Sarah, who has long blonde hair, a red top, and is smiling while standing in front of a parked car with visible brickwork and a window in the background. The graphic accompanying the photo reads 'Local Elections 2026: Introducing Your New Green Councillor Sarah Goodfellow.'A medium close-up of Jamie wearing a cap and glasses, sitting outside in front of a stone wall surrounded by grass, shrubbery and a picnic table in the right side of the image. The accompanying graphic over the photo reads 'Local Elections 2026: Introducing Your New Green Councillor Jame Furlong.'
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Calderdale Green Party @calderdalegreenp.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
🎉🥳💚 Congratulations to Calderdale Green Party Councillors Martin Hey and Dan Wood for being re-elected in Northowram and Shelf ward!!! 💚💚💚
A close-up of Green Councillor Dan standing in front of trees, which are out of focus in the distance. He has a beard and wears a green and white collared shirt. The text reads 'Your Green Councillor, Dan Wood.'A close-up of Martin, who stands outside in front of out-of-focus trees in the distance, smiling. He wears a blue jumper over layered t-shirts and has silver cropped hair. The text reads 'Your Green Councillor Martin Hey.'
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Calderdale Green Party @calderdalegreenp.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
🚨🎉🥳 Huge congratulations to Hannah Mickleburgh-Benn and Margot Puddepha, our (and your) two brand-new @calderdalegreenp.bsky.social councillors for Hebden Bridge and East Todmorden!!! Thank you to everyone who helped make this historic win happen. 💚💚💚
A close-up of Margot, who wears glasses and smiles broadly as she stands in front of a road. The graphics over the photo read 'Local Elections 2026: Introducing Your New Green Councillor Margot Puddepha.'A medium shot of Hannah standing with Hebden Bridge in the background, wearing a navy hoodie and purple t-shirt and faintly smiling. The graphics over the photo read 'Local Elections 2026: Introducing Your New Green Councillor Hannah Mickleburugh-Benn.'
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 07/05/2026
🚨 Don’t forget your photo ID when going to vote today. It’s time to vote for candidates who only have two vested interests – people and planet. Why not head down to the polls on your lunch break? 🗳️
Local Elections 2025 Polling Day Checklist Graphic stating:
1. Polling stations are open from 7am-10pm today
2. Bring your accepted photo ID
3. Vote at your assigned polling station
4. You don't need your polling card to vote
5. Vote Green on all ballot papers
6. Tag us when you have voted
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Just met a group of friends who just voted in a Senedd election for the first time! Voting to make hope normal again! 💚💚💚
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Make Hate Weird Again.
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Jem Alexander @jemalexander.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
VERY excited to be voting for hope today. 💚 Vote @greenparty.org.uk!
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
📣Election Day! Polling stations are open! Your chance to vote for amazing Green councillors who have just 2 vested interests - your local community and your environment. Make hope normal again & Vote Green💚 (& remember to take photo ID to the polling station!)
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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
It's time to make your voice heard! #VoteGreen today to make hope normal again💚 Don't forget to bring your ID with you to the polls!
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Robert Tatnell @robbodev.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
I VOTED! 🗳️ Come on Greens! @greenparty.org.uk
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