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Cara Lavan

@caralavan.bsky.social
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Film-maker & Green Councillor for St George Central, Bristol. Interests include drug law reform, harm reduction, feminism, BLM, LGBTQPI+, climate change, nature, politics, public transport, netball and music. Not always in that order. FT single parent.

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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 10h
The confected MSM storm about Greens in crisis shows how entrenched they are in the bigger parties. Greens are democratic. We have differences. We talk about them. We vote. We elect a leader for 2 years. We respect their position. Zack has done us proud so far and has another ten months to do more.
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 14h
It's been a tricky few weeks for the Green Party and in particular for @zackpolanski.bsky.social. I'm grateful the government now appears to be shying away from asylum seeker blaming narratives & holding off on new North sea oil & gas drilling. Let this chart remind them of the direction of travel.
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👻 🎃 🦇 Boola Lughosti's Dad 🏳️‍⚧️ 🇵🇸 @belalugosisdad.bsky.social · 15h
@caralavan.bsky.social said: "...Together, the ten of us [planning to take part in then10k walk] have sponsorship of over £3,000. As busy women with busy lives, it will be near enough impossible for us all to reconvene for next Friday instead of this Friday...
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Received these gorgeous flowers gifted from a friend’s allotment this morning. 🥰
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“So much that Camden Labour are doing is seen to be not in the best interests of people who live here." Yes - I spent many years fighting for local space and services in Somers Town. #VoteGreen on Thursday for @zackpolanski.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Loss of green space could be issue that decides Holborn and St Pancras byelection
Labour could pay price for disappearance of parks and playgrounds around Euston station
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I am pleased with this evolution of our energy policy. Renewables remain our top priority. This isn’t about fast-tracking new nuclear, but about recognising that in a climate emergency we should be using all the existing infrastructure we have to move off fossil fuels.
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
So many amazing tunes on the new Protoje Album ❤️🎶. Well worth a listen if you like reggae. It’s just got me through a 4.5 hour train journey.
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I’m glad this has been said 👇
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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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Pissedoffpundit @pissedoffpundant.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Not sure you will get away with promising £350m a week for the NHS again Nige. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Burnham’s reopening of Brexit debate is ‘biggest boost in my career’, says Farage
Reform UK leader tells supporters PM’s move has ‘opened up a huge flank to us’
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🚩Anyone else see a red flag when Andy Burnham‘s only comment on the wide scale corporate corruption from Man City is that they ‘made a great contribution to Manchester’? 🚩
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I’m hosting a screening on 4th November at the Rose and Crown pub on Two mile Hill, Bristol at 7pm. Sign up for a free spot using the QR code below.
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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‘Explosion of melt rates’: 20% of Swiss glaciers lost in five years
Alpine regions in Europe experiencing extreme glacier collapse due to heat-trapping effects of fossil fuel pollution
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
He's representing all of Britain's core cities so I would argue yes. He also undertook other work and meetings whilst there.
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The best thing about leafletting and canvassing for @zackpolanski.bsky.social in Holborn is all the lovely Greens you meet from across the country. They are so positive, thoughtful and committed to change. 💚
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Heading from Bristol to London with @robbryher.bsky.social to hear about residents concerns and assure them that @zackpolanski.bsky.social will make a massive difference as the Green Party’s 6th MP.
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Great that the government is being more open about the climate crisis (even if not promising significant action) and I hope this is nothing to do with facing the Greens at a by-election in two weeks. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under Starmer
El Niño poses critical threat to nations’ defences, says Ed Miliband in presentation to global foreign ministers
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
@robbryher.bsky.social on Green politicians flying for work. robbryher.com/2026/09/23/t...
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The real target is the fossil fuel burners and the UK Labour government, not Green politicians who take a flight
I last flew on a plane in March 2018. It was because the Eurostar was fully booked for my urban planning course’s field trip to Lyon. In other words, I hadn’t been organised enough to take the low-…
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Prohibition of drugs doesn’t stop young people wanting or getting them. It DOES prevent us from giving them accurate information about why they might be tempted to use these drugs and what the potential harms are though. It can also delay them seeking help. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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Children as young as 13 being referred to UK hospital suffering from ‘ketamine bladder’
County’s first such clinic, at Alder Hey in Liverpool, treating children suffering from chronic bladder problems with severe cases needing dialysis
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Bristol's free drug checking service, offered by @theloopuk.bsky.social at BDP is now accessible to a wider cohort. If you would like to be sure what your drugs contain or you know anyone who would benefit from this safety information, please get them to check out www.bdp.org.uk/thedrop/the-...
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The Loop Drug Checking Service
The Loop Drug Checking Service lets you receive a tailored harm reduction intervention based on what drugs are circulating the city.
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Fentanyl is entering illicit drug markets, often without the knowledge of users. It’s one of the reasons drug related deaths go up year on year. If only there was something we could do about it. Oh wait…there is… Rest in peace Hayden Panetierre. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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Hayden Panettiere’s cause of death confirmed as fentanyl overdose
South Carolina medical examiner says ‘no signs of trauma’ and ‘the manner of death has been ruled accident’
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
So excited that Bristol's Green City Leader, Tony Dyer is meeting with NY's Mayor Mamdani and 48 mayors from the around the world. One agenda item is city owned grocery stores which could provide access to affordable decent food to combat food poverty. So good to see progressives sharing ideas.
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
'Drugs are a solvable issue...we need our politicians to be genuinely inquisitive about finding a solution, rather than using the issue as a way to score points.' Beautifully put by journo Tom Nicolas. Proud to feature (quite a bit!) in this deep dive into drug policy www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjLD...
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How We Lost the War on Drugs.
YouTube video by Tom Nicholas
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Delighted our Green City Leader, Tony Dyer got to meet @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social & 49 other mayors. Progressives must unite to share ideas & policies that will address the wealth inequality crisis and stop the far right from spreading the lie that immigration is the source of all our problems.
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Greens initiative to declare Bristol a city of Harm Reduction gets mentioned front and centre in this ITV coverage of the brilliant @anyoneschild.bsky.social event that happened last week. I was pleased to be quoted. www.itv.com/news/westcou...
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Peter Welsh @peterwelsh68.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Some vital and inspiring work going on down Bristol way towards saving and renewing lives impacted by substance use! Well done @caralavan.bsky.social and @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social👏
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
If you are a Councillor of any party and you are interested in harm reduction, please get in touch. We are building a growing national network to improve harm reduction measures across all regions. Whilst we suffer prohibition, this work is necessary to save lives and reduce suffering.
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Ellie Freeman @ellief.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Our festival has a range of events for tots to teens, from drama to drawing, affordable, fun and accessible with our most diverse line up to date. I'm really excited (but also nervous) & now need lots of people to buy tickets and take part! www.storytalefestival.com/whats-on/ #lovebooks #lovebristol
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What's on? - Storytale Festival
Travel to inspirational places with our wonderful hosts, from the comfort of your own home…
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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The rain and last-minute punctures couldn't stop @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social councillors from attending today's @kidicalmass.bsky.social bike ride! There was an amazing turnout despite the weather, in an excellent reminder of the importance of making our city safe and accessible for cycling.
Bristol Green Councillors Ed Plowden, Rob Bryher, David Wilcox and Patrick McAllister, with their bikes and smiling in the drizzle.
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I’m definitely a supporter of a one hour ticket - although i think it might need to be 90 minutes in Bristol! www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
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Bristol could get new bus service and one-hour ticket
The ideas are part of wider plans to invest a £4m income from the Clean Air Zone
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Torsten Bell @torstenbell.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
So much of the right these days have a massive patriotism problem. This guy: - is a tax exile (left long before this govt) - hates his own country while complaining he doesn’t get big enough subsidies from it - laments the manufacturing hit from a Brexit he supported www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Billionaire Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in UK
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
“All of this is a mere preview,” said von der Leyen. “These were the hottest summer months ever – but probably the coolest of the years to come. Science is clear. Europe is warming at double the global rate.” Yet accordung to Burnham, net zero can wait till 2050? www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Burning forests, emptying rivers, €180bn in damage: Europe’s politicians face reckoning after ‘summer of truth’
Amid record-shattering heatwaves and popular demand for climate action, why are politicians often timid or in denial?
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
ACMD’s Prof. Anne Campbell shares data on how global majority citizens are more likely to be arrested or convicted for drugs and also to receive heavier sentences (but not more likely to use or carry drugs). Ethnicity is not recorded in many drug related deaths, so we don’t have a true picture.
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
If you are a Councillor of any party and you are interested in harm reduction, please get in touch. We are building a growing national network to improve harm reduction measures across all regions. Whilst we suffer prohibition, this work is necessary to save lives and reduce suffering.
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Jenny Scott on treatment to reduce drug related harms. This image reminds us about the difference between equality and equity. ‘Guidelines need to be guarded rails, not train tracks’.
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Drug checking contains actionable intelligence. #wedinos.
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Important stats from WEDINOS’ Dean Acreman at the harm reduction conference. 36% of illicit substances submitted for testing do not contain the intended substance. A further 7% are adulterated.
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Cllr David Wilcox @david-on-a-bike.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Lots of praise and respect for @caralavan.bsky.social and @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social at this event: www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea... Now the Home Office needs to listen to our case for change.
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Community unites to discuss future of drug safety policies in Bristol
Bristol was named the UK's first official 'city of harm reduction' in July
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Yesterday I was so proud to talk about Bristol Green Party’s motion to become the UK’s first city of harm reduction to these harm reduction professionals at @bdpbristol.bsky.social and the Hep C Trust conference.
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Two days of phenomenal speakers at the National Harm Reduction Summit in Bristol. Thanks so much to @bdpbristol.bsky.social and the Hep C trust for organising this in Bristol. This panel on women and HR raised great points about women’s exclusion from services, sex work and trans inclusion.
Panel on women and harm reduction: @-r Deb Hussey, Rachel Halford, Grace Sumner, Vicki Beere, Julia Sheehan
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Canada to become an associate member of the EU while Britain thinks it makes sense to remain outside? When will Britain wake up to the self-harm of Brexit ?
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Yes I do. I was wondering who would be the first to flag the missing 'Northern'. Thanks.
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Really useful video for residents of and visitors to South Bristol (details North Street, Totterdown and more) to help explain the traffic changes coming under the South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood Plan. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mies...
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Revised South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhoods plans
YouTube video by Bristol City Council
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The leaders of Wales, Scotland and Ireland want to leave the UK and rejoin the EU. If only someone had warned this might happen in the run up to the Brexit referendum. 🤔😩
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Cllr @robbryher.bsky.social and i had a good afternoon in St George Park talking to residents about ideas for our area yesterday and answering questions (many of which were about the skate park).
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Direct evidence of links of the monarchy to slavery, ‘But successive governments have not formally apologised…and have rejected any discussion of reparations. Even if Charles wanted to, as king he is constitutionally bound by the government’s stated position.’ www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ng-i...
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The royal crown branded on enslaved Africans: Britain’s monarchy and the slave trade
From Elizabeth I’s backing of early voyages to royal investment in trafficking companies, generations of monarchs were central to Britain’s slave trade
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
The BS5 community is working to buy this building and ensure it is protected for community use. I’ve been volunteering at the cake stall at today’s fundraiser as an astonishing £85,000 out of the £400k needed has been pledged. Make your pledge here. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Brilliant day volunteering on the cake stall at Spark Space on Church Rd as part of incredible community campaign to buy a local building to ensure Redfield has a community space. You can make a pledge to support the project here. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Bethesda Building Share Offer Pledge
This form is to gather Pre-pledges to Coexist's upcoming Community Share Offer to purchase the Bethesda Sunday School Building, also known as The Spark Space, and bring it into community ownership. W...
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I imagine the odds on AI killing all humans within 10 years are pretty good.
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