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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 8h

🚨 GREEN WIN VS REFORM 🚨 Congratulations to Amber Valley Green Party on electing new councillor Bess Saunders in Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley ward in Derbyshire 💚

Amber Valley Borough Council
BY-ELECTION WIN
GREENS WIN VS REFORM

Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley

GRN 29.5%
REF 27%
CON 17%
LAB 16%
RES 11%

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Green Elects @greenelects.world · 09/10/2026

Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley (Amber Valley) Green GAIN from Conservative

Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley (Amber Valley) Council By-Election Result for October twenty-twenty-six displays voting percentages across five parties. The Green Party leads at thirty percent, representing an increase of four percentage points since May twenty-twenty-five. Reform UK follows at twenty-seven percent. The Conservative Party stands at seventeen percent, showing a decrease of fifteen percentage points. The Labour Party is at sixteen percent, reflecting a decrease of six percentage points. Finally, Restore stands at eleven percent.

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 03/10/2026

We’re also at increased risk of contracting West Nile virus, Usutu virus and malaria from native British mosquitoes Add to that the increased chance of invasive mosquitoes transmitting zika, dengue and chikungunya But hey, “English sparking wine gets better…” www.gov.uk/guidance/mos...

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HECC report: mosquitoes

Chapter 8 of the HECC report examines how climate change may have an impact on mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases, potentially changing associated health risk.

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Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Reform UK's new 'Small Boats Watch' app is not only cruel, it is in clear violation of Apple and Google’s rules and must be removed immediately. You can take action now: bestforbritain.org/take-action/...

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Tell Apple and Google: Remove 'Small Boat Watch' from your app store - Best for Britain

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Nicolas Hénin @nicolashenin.net · 17/09/2026

Nice campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council about the declining lifespan of products. Enjoy!

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 16/09/2026

What an utter, utter scumbag

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 03/09/2026

Palantir’s contract with NHS England is up for renewal in February 2027, with discussions expected to begin this year. This is a critical moment for us to tell the new Health Secr... www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involved...

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Tell the Health Secretary, Yvette Cooper: No Palantir in our NHS

Palantir’s contract with NHS England is up for renewal in February 2027, with discussions expected to begin this year. This is a critical moment for us to tell the new Health Secretary: No Palantir in...

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Liz Webster 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧🇪🇺 @lizwebster.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🙌 Come on BlueSky 💪 I’m relying on you to ensure this Brexpress poll reflects reality. 🔗 www.express.co.uk/news/politic...

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 01/09/2026

Not clear if these figures take into account SEG for the half of solar that is not used - that could contribute a further £200ish depending on your tariff

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 30/08/2026

Yes, works like a dream Gone from using 14MWh of gas for heating and hot water to 2.8MWh of electricity per year

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 25/08/2026

Call on the new Prime Minister to introduce a Right to Food Bill so that all governments from now on have a duty to make food affordable and accessible to all. www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involved...

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Prime Minister: Protect the right to food in UK law

Call on the new Prime Minister to introduce a Right to Food Bill so that all governments from now on have a duty to make food affordable and accessible to all.

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 24/08/2026

Make a band bigger The Cure-all

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 13/08/2026

The horror. I must be evil personified as I exported my battery during the 2 hours to support the grid (Got paid for it mind you and will get 1hr of free⚡️ on Sunday when I will charge the 🚘 , heat the water, charge the 🔋 and 🤔 some baking, reckon I can push 12kWh being the tyrant that I am)

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 12/08/2026

My eucalyptus tree helped with this

Solar eclipse projected through tree leaves

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 30/07/2026

Dried leaves etc fuel source if stray ember lands in them

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 17/07/2026

Dear Andy Burnham: it’s time to scrap First Past the Post. Our voting system only breeds instability and chaos, and poisons our political culture. We know you agree. Now is the time to fix our democracy. Sign the open letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/an...

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Dear Andy Burnham: it's time for a fair voting system

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 13/07/2026

“Liberate tutemet ex inferis”

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Eliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

In case you missed it, here's Count Binface's appearance on the BBC this morning.

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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The time has come for proportional representation. Together with cross-party leadership, I have written to Andy Burnham calling on him to commit to rebuilding public trust in politics and bringing in proportional representation before the next general election.

Dear Andy,
“There is nothing more unstoppable than an idea whose time has come, and proportional
representation’s time has come”. This is what you told Labour conference last year – and, as a cross
party group of MPs, we could not agree more.
As you have recognised, we have a responsibility to rebuild the public’s trust in politics. As people
struggle to pay their bills, fight to provide a home for their family, and watch as the world becomes yet
more unstable, too many people have little belief that politicians are working for them. Sadly, 46% of
people “almost never” trust British governments of any colour to place the needs of the nation before
the interests of their own political party. In 1986, this figure was just 12%. This growing
disillusionment is driving division and unrest in our communities.
Specifically, voters now feel there is little connection between the paper they place in a ballot box and
decisions made in Westminster. And they would be right. Almost three quarters of votes did not
directly affect the outcome of the 2024 election, according to the Electoral Reform Society. How can
we ask the public to trust our political system when so often their voice doesn’t count?
Yet there is a remedy for this – one we know you support. Introducing proportional representation can
ensure every vote matters at the next election.
When you enter Downing Street, we call on you to:
• Introduce proportional representation ahead of the next general election: We know you
have committed in recent months to making proportional representation a future Labour
manifesto commitment, but there is no time to lose. If we want to ensure our politics is not
hijacked by those who seek to divide us, rebuilding trust through a more representative voting
system is vital.
• Set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform: We welcome the backing you have
given to a national commission and urge you to set this up swiftly so it can report back to
parliament i…

Less than two months ago, you said you remained committed to proportional representation. You must
make clear as Prime Minister that this remains an immediate priority and is front and centre of your
plans to restore trust in politics.
There is consistent support for electoral reform from a majority of the public. As you set out on your
mission to deliver “the biggest rebalancing of power this country has ever seen”, it’s critical there’s no
delay in making sure proportional representation is part of your agenda.
Yours sincerely,
Ellie Chowns MP, Leader of the Parliamentary Green Party
Lisa Smart MP, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office spokesperson
Dave Doogan MP, Leader of Scottish National Party in the House of Commons
Liz Saville Roberts MP, Leader of Plaid Cymru in the House of Commons
Sorcha Eastwood MP, Alliance Party

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 06/07/2026

Police have made 2700+ arrests under terrorism laws in the UK for protesting peacefully against the banning of Palestine Action. This cannot go unchallenged. The UK’s chief pr... www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involved...

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End the prosecution of peaceful protestors in the UK

Police have made 2700+ arrests under terrorism laws in the UK for protesting peacefully against the banning of Palestine Action. This cannot go unchallenged. The UK’s chief prosecutors must now decide...

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 03/07/2026

Two billionaires who live abroad are planning to sidestep the Government's £100,000 cap on overseas donations. It's clear we need to kick big money out of our politics entirely with a donations cap. Please sign the petition. secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/194728/...

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It’s happening again…

Two billionaires who live abroad are planning to sidestep the Government's £100,000 cap on overseas donations. It's clear we need to kick big money out of our politics entirely with a donations cap.

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 02/07/2026

Coventry Council votes to end Palantir contract over sensitive data access A motion proposed by the Green Party has been passed, asking the local authority to reconsider its contract with the US tech giant Palantir

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Coventry Council votes to end Palantir contract over sensitive data access

A motion proposed by the Green Party has been passed, asking the local authority to reconsider its contract with the US tech giant Palantir

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 02/07/2026

Britain’s voting system is broken. 150 MPs are backing an amendment to finally review it. We have until 14 July to convince even more to add their names. I've just emailed mine using this tool. Can you contact yours too? actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...

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Ask your MP to back the amendment to fix our broken voting system.

Our voting system is broken. It gives total power to parties that most people didn't vote for, and leaves millions of people unrepresented. 150 MPs have already signed an amendment calling for a tota...

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Fergus Murray @oolong.co.uk · 02/07/2026

If only Burnham had plans to make it difficult to paint him as a continuity Starmerite!

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The Daily Britain @thedailybritain.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Green leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social revisited the byelection attack line that claimed the Greens wanted to “sell crack to children”. Kojo Koram just explained why “crack in Tesco” is not a serious drug policy argument 👇

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Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

That ABBA hologram is shit.

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 01/07/2026

You’re absolutely right, unfortunately my kit is GivEnergy who went bust and so I’ve lost all saved historical data ☹️ Thankfully, the kit is still working

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Nothing says 'speaking for the concerns of the common man' like being paid hundreds of thousands of pounds to promote actual gold bars

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 30/06/2026

I exported 183kWh last week w/c 22/6 I exported 180kWh in spring for w/c 20/4 Don’t get me wrong, good figures for 5kW set up, but it really underscores the fact that high temperatures really impact pV efficiency

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 16/06/2026

I just signed a @foxglovelegal.bsky.social petition: Health Secretary James Murray: Trigger the break clause and get Palantir out of the NHS. Sign here: www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ja...

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New health secretary James Murray: trigger the break clause and kick Palantir out of our NHS.

ADD YOUR NAME NOW!

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 21/05/2026

Very similar to you and we’ve got an ASHP and induction hob - no dino juice whatsoever. If I factor in the cost of replacing the boiler (it was 20yo), the whole system has paid for itself in 4 years🤯🤯

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 21/05/2026

Sorry to be the one who corrects you but you’ve generated nearer 11MWh 🌞🌞🌞🌞

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 08/05/2026

My heat pump was on for all April and used 140kWh @ 4p/kWh so £5.60. If I had a gas boiler that wasn’t switched on it would have cost me £20-standing charge If I had a gas boiler that wa

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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 07/05/2026

Wind and solar have now beaten fossil fuels in Great Britain for a record 15 months in a row Just a decade ago, fossil fuels were generating four times more than wind + solar Now that's flipped: Since the Iran war, wind and solar generated twice as much as fossil fuels

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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

If you truly care about those less fortunate than yourself, if you’re inclined to help people rather than hate on them, if you can see beyond what’s in it for you and contemplate what might alleviate the suffering of others, then think really hard about how you vote tomorrow. 🟢

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Gareth @gruff2001.eurosky.social · 14/04/2026

3 winters in with ours and we’ve gone from using 14MWh of gas to 2.8MWh of electricity per year On a standard tariff we’d be better off, but as we’ve got solar and battery (which we charge at cheap rate) the the cost savings are significant

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