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The Drug Policy Group for @thegreenparty.bsky.social Campaigning to end prohibition, reduce harm and save lives 🌱 #greendrugpolicy #ProhibitionIsRacist #greenfuture 🌍 Official website 👉 www.greenpartydrugpolicy.org.uk

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International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC) @idpc.net · 29/09/2026
Punitive drug policies reinforce systemic racism in law enforcement. At #HRC63, IDPC & partners welcomed UN EMLER’s recognition of this intersection and called for stronger action by Member States & across the UN drug control system. Read & share: ow.ly/It5K50ZSaE4
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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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Green Party Drug Policy @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
You just love to push those drugs @andyburnham.bsky.social because we all know how alcohol makes for a family environment. www.joe.co.uk/news/andy-bu...
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Burnham calls for lift of drinking ban in stadiums
For clubs in the top five tiers of men’s football in England, laws are in place which don’t allow drinking in the stands.
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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 · 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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Julyan Levy @julyanlevy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Hi Baroness Jones 👋 I know exactly what is needed to revive this country's hemp industry. If you want to speak to an expert I'm right here! @greenjennyjones.bsky.social #hemp #textiles #housing #food #medicine
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Rosalie Genova, LCPC, CCS @rosalie-genova.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Review of an important new book! The social justice ideals of drug reform are being sidelined by big money. Check out The Next Fix by @kojokoram.bsky.social #drugsky #addictionmed #harmreduction
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Review of The Next Fix: The Winners and Losers in the Future of Drugs
At this point in the unwinnable "war on drugs," the question is not whether drugs should or will be legalized, but rather how.
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Green Party Drug Policy @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
@transformdrugs.bsky.social @kojokoram.bsky.social
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kojokoram.bsky.social @kojokoram.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Check out my downstream podcast episode on my new book w/ @novaramedia.com m.youtube.com/watch?v=lo_b...
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Who REALLY Won the War on Drugs? | Ash Sarkar Meets Kojo Koram
YouTube video by Novara Media
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Green Party Drug Policy @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Next Monday we welcome Professor Kojo Koram to speak about his new book - The Next Fix: Winners and Losers in the Future of Drugs. Come join us! @kojokoram.bsky.social
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International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC) @idpc.net · 02/06/2026
Are you passionate about #DrugPolicy reform? ✨ IDPC is looking for volunteers to help with social media, campaign updates, website content & light research. 💚 📥Express your interest by Friday, 12 June!
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IDPC recruits campaigns & communications volunteer
Are you passionate about drug policy that promotes social justice and affirms rights? This volunteering opportunity may be for you!
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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! 💚💚💚
Group of 6 people smiling at the camera.
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International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC) @idpc.net · 07/05/2026
On #HarmReductionDay, we honour communities, peer workers and civil society organisations keeping each other alive — often with little to no funding, protection or recognition. #SupportDontPunish
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Haydn Osborne-Brookes @haydnob.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Legalising and regulating drugs is the only way to reduce drug related deaths and defund criminal gangs. We want drugs off our high streets, and in to safe and regulated sources.
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Julyan Levy @julyanlevy.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
It was great to back on the Simpa Life Podcast. As well as our beloved cannabis we discussed the importance of third spaces and the absurdity of Labour's tobacco ban. Big up Simpa! 💚🌱 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zstc...
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| Julyan Levy | Ep 175 | Green Party Drug Policy | Importance of Third Spaces | Labour Tobacco Ban |
YouTube video by The Simpa Life Podcast
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Green Party Drug Policy @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
We often think of the racism and xenophobia behind prohibition as a purely North American / Harry J. Anslinger dynamic. However, we should remember the British racism in India under colonialism. Happy 420! 🌱 link.springer.com/book/10.1057...
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Julyan Levy @julyanlevy.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Decolonising cannabis with Héritier Lumumba. Happy 420! 🌱
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Green Party Drug Policy @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Great overview of our policy from @leedsgreenparty.bsky.social leeds.greenparty.org.uk/2026/03/26/g...
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Green party Drug Policy - A Closer Look - Leeds Green Party
You've probably heard a lot of discussion recently about the Green Party's position on drugs. Drug Counsellor Colin Noble has an explainer...
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Green Party Drug Policy @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
The importance of building an infrastructure of care around a system of regulation. The case of Canada vs Portugal. sookenewsmirror.com/2026/04/09/u...
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UVic researchers discuss why B.C. couldn’t replicate Portugal’s drug strategy - Sooke News Mirror
Experts point to fundamental differences in context, toxic drug supply, and government reluctance
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
🚨🎉 The Green Party BEATS Reform!!! 😮 Greens came fourth here last year. 💚 Proving once again that Greens can win anywhere. 🙌🏽 Labour tanking and Greens beating Reform! 👉🏽 Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
The Green Party has secured a "huge victory" at the Kent County Council (KCC) Cliftonville by-election. Green candidate, Rob Yates, gained the seat from Reform UK, increasing the Green vote share from 12 per cent to 39 per cent. They're dubbing it Kent's 'Gorton & Denton moment'.
Green candidate, Rob Yates with Zack Polanski by the beach. Both smiling, ZP in a suit and Yates, sticking his thumb up with a big grin. And a formidable moustache.
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Julyan Levy @julyanlevy.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Friday reminder: Cannabis is first and foremost a plant. They were here long before capitalism, colonialism and commodification and they will be here long after the fall of Western Imperialism 👍🌱
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Green Party Drug Policy @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
We have a new website!! www.greenpartydrugpolicy.org.uk
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 01/04/2026
April fools... but the only joke is Labour refusing to nationalise water to protect our rivers and lower our bills
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Mick Lynch "Nigel Farage is a racist." RT if Mick is right.
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Green Party Drug Policy @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Huge well done to Hannah and all involved in making this happen!! The terrible lies & slurs about our drug policy by both labour & reform didn't land. That's because they were ridiculous and people are far more intelligent than they've been given credit for. Onwards! 💚🌱💚🌱💚
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Whenever we see Britain First they are always rioting and smashing Britain up. What is 'First' about that?
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Green Party Drug Policy @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
@zackpolanski.bsky.social in #Manchester talking about our public health approach. Vote Green!
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Great piece from Hannah Spencer on why Britain needs a Green Victory at the Gorton and Denton by-election this Thursday. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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This election is an appeal for trust, a battle against fear and a straight fight between Greens and Reform | Hannah Spencer
Thursday’s stakes could not be higher. We know Labour has failed and Farage’s Reform is poisonous. I want to win Gorton and Denton as a fresh start, says Hannah Spencer, the Green party candidate in t...
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Zoë Garbett @zoegarbett.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
UK drug laws are currently built on hypocrisy & the price is paid in preventable deaths. Greens want to take control of a market that exploits people, is violent & devoid of care. I worked on our policy in 2019 with grieving families, doctors, an ex undercover- cop...& I'll continue to back it.
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Green Party Drug Policy @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
A reminder that at the heart of our policy is care and harm reduction set out in our 6 principles. Don't listen to the dangerous propaganda from @labouruk.bsky.social .The current system offers little protection to young people and vulnerable adults.
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Anyone's Child: Families For Safer Drug Control @anyoneschild.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
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Clare - Anyone's Child
I find that other people don’t seem as sympathetic when it is a drug related death and there appears to still be lots of stigma for families like mine
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Prohibition never works and in fact drives harder drug use courtesy of the "iron law of Prohibition." Everyone knows that in government but they're too scared of the tabloids to do anything about it. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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I’ve never taken drugs or drunk alcohol, says Zack Polanski
Green party leader wants to legalise all drugs, regulate their use and not be ‘the fun police’
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
When I ran for leader, I said we're going to make the Labour Government more worried about losing seats to the Green Party - than to Reform. We're making this happen in Gorton & Denton. This is about our country. Volunteer in the next 9 days! greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...
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Now is the time to get involved and get Greens elected. See below for action days across the country and sign up now to be part of a winning team.
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Doug Aoki 青木定夫 @nantanreikan.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party.
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Zoë Garbett @zoegarbett.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Today, Ann-Marie, Vicky and Jane from @anyoneschild.bsky.social finally met with the Deputy Mayor of Police & Crime and people from the Mayor’s public health team. To share their stories & why they campaign for drugs to be legal & regulated. @transformdrugs.bsky.social 1/3
Zoë with Ann-Marie,  Jane and Vicky outside Union Street
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Carrie Lou Hamilton @carrielouhamilton.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
My latest publication in @redpeppermag.bsky.social on why it’s high time for the UK left -all of it!!! - to get behind the full legal regulation of all drugs. Think racist policing, class prejudice, state violence… #harmreduction @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social www.redpepper.org.uk/society/heal...
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How the left can support drug law reform - Red Pepper
It’s high time for the UK left to support comprehensive drug policy reform, driven by anti-racism and class consciousness, argues Carrie Lou Hamilton
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Zoë Garbett @zoegarbett.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
This news is utterly heartbreaking. I met Peter a few times and, like many others, I've been inspired by his direct action to address drug harms. My thoughts are with his friends, family & all those feelings this loss. 🩷
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Tributes after sudden death of drugs campaigner Peter Krykant
A man wearing a yellow cap and a grey t-shirt sitting in the back of a van.
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Peter Krykant, a former heroin addict, set up a safe consumption bus

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Tributes have been paid following the sudden death of Peter Krykant, who led a campaign for safe drug consumption facilities to be established.
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Green Party Drug Policy @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
#harmreduction #harmreductionsaveslives
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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Terribly sad news about Peter Krykant. He was a kind, thoughtful and intelligent man who lived for righting wrongs in society. Many people owe him a debt of gratitude and doubtless many more lives will be saved in the future thanks to his work. Rest in peace 😢 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Drugs campaigner Peter Krykant dies, aged 48
Peter Krykant, a former addict, set up a supervised facility from a van which he took around Glasgow.
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Zoë Garbett @zoegarbett.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Playing politics with people's lives & denying them the chance to live is cruel. Drug consumption rooms save lives. They were recommended by a cross-party Home Affairs Select Committee in 2023....now not supported by Government. 1/2 www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Labour refuses to back controlled drug use rooms despite ongoing pilot
Ministers were accused of ‘condemning thousands of people to death’ over their stance
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
I’ve written to the Home Secretary and Policing Minister to ask for their support in establishing an Overdose Prevention Centre in Bristol. It has the support of @BristolCouncil, local police and drug safety campaigners - all it needs now is for govt to get out of the way!
A letter from Carla Denyer MP to Yvette Cooper MP and Diana Johnson MP. A link to the full text can be found in the reply to this post.
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Zoë Garbett @zoegarbett.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
I'm often a lone critical voice on London's Police & Crime Committee. Today we are scrutinising the Met's Territorial Support Group (TSG). Most Assembly Members are asking for more money & more TSG. You can’t fix a toxic, bullying culture with more money. Let's look at alternatives.
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Zoë Garbett @zoegarbett.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
"The Slice has been investigating the arrival of dangerous synthetic opioids...interviewed dozens of local experts, charities, grassroots groups...national specialists about the science, psychology, and legal framework of drugs. There’s one name that keeps coming up: Zoë Garbett."
Preview image of the Slice - with Zoë in Green jacket with Pink hair with The mayor of London, City Hall and Hackney Town Hall in the background
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Julyan Levy @julyanlevy.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
2/2 Essentially this is government supporting continued corporate control over the relationship people have with the plant. Absolutely nothing to do with 'keeping people safe'. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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Petition: Introduce 'Grow Your Own' Laws for Legal Medical Cannabis Patients (CBPM)
We think patients prescribed 'CBPM' by a medical specialist should be allowed to maintain 3-6 flowering plants (with extra considerations for starting new seedlings).
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Julyan Levy @julyanlevy.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
1/2 It is a political decision and not based on any empirical evidence to not even consider homegrown cannabis. There is more than enough information available for medical cannabis patients to choose which strain suits their condition best. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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Petition: Introduce 'Grow Your Own' Laws for Legal Medical Cannabis Patients (CBPM)
We think patients prescribed 'CBPM' by a medical specialist should be allowed to maintain 3-6 flowering plants (with extra considerations for starting new seedlings).
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Green Party Drug Policy @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Join us on Tuesday June 3rd for our AGM! 7-8 pm: Presentations from DPWG members (open to all) 8-9 pm: Business meeting (members of @greenparty.org.uk only) - election of key roles #greenfuture #greendrugpolicy
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 11/04/2025
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Greens Organise @greensorganise.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
💷 Meet the Billionaire 💷 This is Michael Platt, the richest man in the UK. Wouldn't it be good free up that cash to do something useful? #greenparty #billionaires #politics #taxwealthnotwork
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Greens Organise @greensorganise.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
A stark reminder of why it’s important to vote [Green]. Deadline to register to vote is tomorrow at midnight. Register now - www.registertovote.service.gov.uk #registertovote
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