Elaine Francis @greenlainey.bsky.social · 10/05/2026I wrote a thing about the local election here in South Tyneside. open.substack.com/pub/deedsand...open.substack.comSouth Tyneside chose anger, but it also chose hope.There is no point pretending last Thursday’s local election results in South Tyneside were anything other than huge. 021
Reposted by Elaine FrancisThe Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 07/01/2026📮 Help us deliver hope one letterbox at a time. Join us and join in ⤵️ 16510273
Elaine Francis @greenlainey.bsky.social · 01/01/2026If you’re looking for something to watch, this is so worth an hour of your time. What a woman 💚 youtu.be/xcTvmIEG4Xw?...youtu.beWishful Drinking: Trailer (HBO Docs)YouTube video by HBODocs 000
Elaine Francis @greenlainey.bsky.social · 21/12/2025May you find peace in the promise of the solstice night That each day forward is blessed with more light That the cycle of nature, unbroken and true Brings faith to your soul and well-being to you Rejoice in the darkness, in the silence find rest And may the days that follow be abundantly blessed 010
Reposted by Elaine FrancisThe Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 08/12/2025"I don't think you can solve a men's health crisis without tackling poverty" @davidfrancisgreen.bsky.social on the crisis in men's health and the long-term health impacts of austerity. CW: mental health, suicide 715564
Reposted by Elaine FrancisThe Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 28/11/2025Hope is here. Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️ 942409905
Reposted by Elaine FrancisLee Irving @magpieuk.bsky.social · 20/11/2025And then there was 4. Greens on the rise in Newcastle www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...chroniclelive.co.ukNewcastle Labour councillor defects to Greens and attacks government 'failure'Ouseburn ward councillor Alistair Chisholm has announced he is quitting the Labour Party and joining the Greens 062
Reposted by Elaine FrancisMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 12/11/2025In case you were wondering why the government was shut down: 412139734438
Reposted by Elaine FrancisMothin Ali @mothinali.bsky.social · 08/11/2025Last night in Leeds, I joined a powerful demo after recent attacks on brown women across the UK. I almost didn’t want to speak — because it’s women’s voices that need to be amplified. But this had to be said. If I say Sarah Everard, most people know that name. If I say Sabina Nessa, far fewer do 116455
Elaine Francis @greenlainey.bsky.social · 08/11/2025Not sure about that ‘action’ shot of me 😂 but amazing to be with @mothinali.bsky.social and Greens from across Yorkshire and the Humber region today. We’re bringing the hope! 🙌💚 join.greenparty.org.uk @greenparty.org.uk 1236
Reposted by Elaine FrancisThe Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 07/11/2025Zack for PM, anyone? join.greenparty.org.uk 53823221
Reposted by Elaine FrancisDavis Bickford @davis.social · 07/11/202510/10 take. No notes. 206222235630
Reposted by Elaine FrancisSouth Tyneside Green Party @southtynegreens.bsky.social · 07/11/2025We’re building a movement. We’re bringing the hope. Get amongst it. join.greenparty.org.uk #LoveSouthTyneside 095
Reposted by Elaine FrancisMothin Ali @mothinali.bsky.social · 07/11/2025listening to these stories breaks me everytime, there's no training that can prepare you for these stories yet we've got to do what we can to help. 26021
Elaine Francis @greenlainey.bsky.social · 07/11/2025We want the media and politicians to recognise that there is a large number of women who are supportive of the trans+ community. We call on them to report truthfully about the sources of violence against women and to address the systems that perpetuate harm. notinourname.org.uk/petition/not...notinourname.org.ukWomen in support of the trans+ community - Not in our name 020
Reposted by Elaine FrancisSian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Zohran Mamdani focused on childcare costs to win the race for New York Mayor, and the UK needs to have the same conversation about how no-cost childcare could help more than just parents. Me for @glamouruk.bsky.social: www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/zohr...glamourmagazine.co.ukZohran Mamdani's victory is a win for mothers. Is the UK ready to follow?Childcare is an election-winning issue, writes Green Party MP Siân Berry for Glamour. 420263
Elaine Francis @greenlainey.bsky.social · 04/11/2025There’s been lots of noise here recently about HMO’s so I put down some thoughts. open.substack.com/pub/deedsand...open.substack.comHomes, humanity and the politics of blame.HMO’s, housing and misplaced outrage in South Tyneside 020
Reposted by Elaine FrancisSteve Hyndside @stevehyndside.bsky.social · 04/11/2025I should say this is a “record” for YouGov. Both Find Out Now and Lord Ashcroft polling have Greens on 17%. Want to help this grow? Join. join.greenparty.org.ukjoin.greenparty.org.ukJoin the Green PartyJoin the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet. 02110
Reposted by Elaine FrancisMothin Ali @mothinali.bsky.social · 29/10/2025A memorable night ruined by a racist thug. I was invited to speak at the EuroAsia Curry Awards on Monday night, it should have been an exciting opportunity. But on my way there, outside Earl’s Court station, I was subjected to an Islamophobic hate crime. I have now reported it to the police 6026574
Reposted by Elaine FrancisZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Overshooting 1.5°C wasn't 'inevitable.' We've been pushed by fossil fuel giants & governments that pander to them. Every delay, every oil field, every broken promise made this crisis worse. Keir Starmer, will you promise to leave Rosebank undeveloped? www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.com‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN headExclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30 472306794
Reposted by Elaine FrancisMothin Ali @mothinali.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Transphobes don't just hate trans people, but they're generally quite shit - racists, islamophobes, shit politics, that's what they stand for When I said our fight is one, I meant it, the same people coming after one minority also target others Legitimate concerns need space, hate doesn’t 2012534
Reposted by Elaine FrancisZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 23/10/2025According to The Spectator - I’m the person that bothers Piers Morgan the most. Green membership doubled, record polling & Piers bothered - I’m delighted! But we're just beginning. Join us to keep the movement growing and keep bothering Piers! Join.greenparty.org.uk 1061279256
Reposted by Elaine FrancisZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Join.greenparty.org.uk 14414100
Reposted by Elaine FrancisSteve Hyndside @stevehyndside.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Reform dropped by another 100 overnight. There is one party able to hold Labour to account and take the fight to Reform. Join @greenparty.org.uk today join.greenparty.org.uk 32410
Reposted by Elaine FrancisNatalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 22/10/2025This week I will be hosting a meeting with the Women’s Environmental Network to push for regulation of period products. Because no one should be exposed to toxic chemicals every month just for having a period. #PeriodJustice #SafeProducts | @wen-uk.bsky.social 26520
Reposted by Elaine FrancisSteve Hyndside @stevehyndside.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Another day and another RECORD poll for Greens. YouGov had Greens on record high last week of 13%. This week they have Greens up 2 at 15%. Combine this with record membership and it’s clear Greens are cutting through. join.greenparty.org.ukjoin.greenparty.org.ukJoin the Green PartyJoin the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet. 34014
Elaine Francis @greenlainey.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Had a cracking night seeing one of my comedy heroes @angelabarnes.bsky.social Thanks for being bloody brilliant 💚 110
Reposted by Elaine FrancisElaine Francis @greenlainey.bsky.social · 15/10/2025There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of @greenparty.org.uk so come and work with us! We’re hiring a Campaign Organiser in #Bradford 🔗 Click for more info and to apply: greenparty.org.uk/get-involved... @zackpolanski.bsky.social @mothinali.bsky.social @bradfordgreens.bsky.social 0207
Reposted by Elaine FrancisSouth Tyneside Green Party @southtynegreens.bsky.social · 20/10/2025💚 An amazing opportunity to be part of our Green success here! We’re looking for a Campaign Organiser to support our exciting and ambitious work ahead of the 2026 all-out local elections here. If you’ve got great communication skills and the determination to see Greens succeed, please apply! 131
Reposted by Elaine FrancisAlison Stenning @alisonstenning.bsky.social · 17/10/2025“The other day, there were some kids at the top of the track who saw us and started waving and smiling.” The latest, possibly most miserable, installment in the story of adults hating children having fun. 74112
Elaine Francis @greenlainey.bsky.social · 15/10/2025There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of @greenparty.org.uk so come and work with us! We’re hiring a Campaign Organiser in #Bradford 🔗 Click for more info and to apply: greenparty.org.uk/get-involved... @zackpolanski.bsky.social @mothinali.bsky.social @bradfordgreens.bsky.social 0207
Reposted by Elaine FrancisThe Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 13/10/2025🎉 We've done it. We've passed 100,000 Green Party members! 📈 But we're not stopping there. 💚 Let's make hope normal again! Join the Green Party today! 491660453
Reposted by Elaine FrancisBrian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 11/10/2025Dolly Peel, fishwife and smuggler, South Shields, 1850. When her husband and son were press-ganged, she snuck on board ship and hid. Discovered, she was allowed to work as a nurse and stay with her family. 520230
Reposted by Elaine FrancisZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 11/10/2025Greens growing. Reform ratttled. PS - I changed my name back to my family's original Jewish name because I'm proud of being Jewish. If Tice think that makes me a weirdo, I think that makes him an antisemite. Join.greenparty.org.uk 2242219460
Reposted by Elaine FrancisZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 11/10/2025Ever since I finished Question Time, Reform have massively been on the attack. Including a rant from Richard Tice entirely designed to distract from Reform and Russia. Everyone should know about Nathan Gill, the bribes from Russia and the link to Reform. 27465092374
Reposted by Elaine FrancisRSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Nature lovers and photographers! 🍂 The leaves are turning, the nights are growing longer… and it’s time for seasons to change on our profile. Share your best autumn snaps in the replies, and we’ll pick a favourite to feature as our cover photo! 😍 1525035
Reposted by Elaine FrancisZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Latest poll puts Greens just two points behind Labour. When I said we weren't here to be disappointed in Labour but to replace them, I meant it. Join us and let's make hope normal again. join.greenparty.org.uk 811888507
Reposted by Elaine FrancisAnita R @orwellsanoptimist.bsky.social · 09/10/2025I could watch Zack Polanski utterly wreck Zia Yusuf ALL DAY LONG. 261032253
Reposted by Elaine FrancisDr Phoenix CS Andrews @thatdocphoenix.com · 10/10/2025She fucked everything up and we’re still dealing with the consequences, pal 726952
Reposted by Elaine FrancisZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 09/10/2025#BBCQT Always bring the receipts. 311120343
Reposted by Elaine FrancisZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Thanks for all the really amazing support from Question Time tonight! You heard it several times (including even from Reform!): @greenparty.org.uk are surging. Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk #BBCQTjoin.greenparty.org.ukJoin the Green PartyJoin the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet. 611184252
Reposted by Elaine FrancisThe Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 09/10/2025“You can’t blame austerity on one hand, but then say it’s the immigrants. The immigrants haven’t caused austerity.” Zack Polanski takes on Reform’s Zia Yusuf over spreading of misinformation on #BBCQT 421582450
Reposted by Elaine FrancisZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 08/10/2025My secret evil plot to ‘destroy Britain’ has been unveiled by (checks notes) the same paper that endorsed Liz Truss. If I don’t know better I’d say we’ve got them entirely rattled. Join.greenparty.org.uk 871689377
Elaine Francis @greenlainey.bsky.social · 08/10/2025I’ve just seen someone in a local politics group call Michael Heseltine a ‘leftie’ for speaking the truth about R*form being the equivalent of 1930’s fascists. A leftie?? Ffs. Have a day off man. 040
Reposted by Elaine FrancisZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Nearly 3000 new members in the 24 hours since the Party Political Broadcast. Extraordinary. Hope is returning. 💚🚀 Join.greenparty.org.uk 571843401
Reposted by Elaine FrancisGreens Organise @greensorganise.bsky.social · 05/10/2025“Your enemies aren’t other poor people. Your enemies are those that extract wealth from our society to fill their coffers.” @mothinali.bsky.social 314656