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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 14h
Most Brits would vote to rejoin if there was a second referendum leftfootforward.org/2026/10/majo...
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Majority of Brits would vote to rejoin the EU in referendum re-run
Just 27% of people would vote to remain outside of the EU
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 14h
Palestine Solidarity Campaign has responded to the motion passed at Green Party conference
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Palestine Solidarity Campaign sends message of solidarity to Green Party over Zionism is racism motion
"Zionism as a political project has been used to justify over a century of Palestinian dispossession and continues to underpin Israel’s genocide in Gaza today."
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 15h
"It's a nonsense and factually incorrect" leftfootforward.org/2026/10/form...
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Former Holborn and St Pancras parliamentary candidate says "it’s a nonsense" to claim Greens suffered ‘crushing defeat’ in by-election
Andrew Feinstein said that the erosion of Labour’s vote means a Green Independent Left Alliance could win the seat at the next election
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 18h
Zack Polanski has spoken on the Zionism is racism motion
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Zack Polanski’s full statement following Zionism is racism motion passing at Green Party conference
"Antisemitism and criticism of the Israeli state are, and must always be, completely distinct – blurring the line between the two is not only wrong but antisemitic, and makes Jewish people less safe"
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 17h
The Conservatives have doubled the cost of the transition to net zero in a spreadsheet gaffe leftfootforward.org/2026/10/tori...
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Tories overestimate net zero cost by nearly £500 billion in policy document blunder
The government's climate change adviser, the Climate Change Committee, has said: "We don't recognise this number"
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 18h
Zack Polanski has spoken on the Zionism is racism motion
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Zack Polanski’s full statement following Zionism is racism motion passing at Green Party conference
"Antisemitism and criticism of the Israeli state are, and must always be, completely distinct – blurring the line between the two is not only wrong but antisemitic, and makes Jewish people less safe"
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 19h
Labour’s victory was not the ‘crushing defeat’ for the Greens that the media is making it out to be leftfootforward.org/2026/10/anal...
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Analysis: How close was the Holborn and St Pancras by-election?
Labour’s victory was not the ‘crushing defeat’ for the Greens that the media is making it out to be
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 19h
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Left Foot Forward is one of the UK's leading progressive news sites. We don't have the backing of big business or billionaires — we rely on readers like you. What we COVER Shining a light on th...
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 20h
Your regular reminder 👇 🏥 81% want publicly owned NHS 🏫 78% want publicly owned schools 💧 73% want publicly owned water 🚂 70% want publicly owned rail ✉️ 70% want publicly owned mail 🚍 67% want publicly owned buses 💡 65% want publicly owned energy
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EXCLUSIVE: Poll shows huge support for nationalisation of key industries and utilities
Privatisation has failed.
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Reform has said "many people in Kirklees" would "sympathise" with Tracy Clayton's offensive comments leftfootforward.org/2026/10/refo...
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Reform defends councillor calling immigrants ‘third world animals’ in social media post
Opposition politicians have called Tracy Clayton’s comments “profoundly offensive, dehumanising, and unacceptable”
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Zack Polanski is in no danger of having to step down as leader if he loses the by-election, a former Green Party leader has said leftfootforward.org/2026/10/excl...
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Exclusive: Zack Polanski not in ‘any danger’ of having to step down if he loses Holborn and St Pancras by-election, former Green Party leader says
The ex-Green Party leader said Polanski will not have to step down as leader if he doesn’t win
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"What is the problem with recognising the part that different cultures have played in the melting pot that is the UK population?" leftfootforward.org/2026/10/refo...
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Reform council’s decision to cancel Black History Month called ‘the worst dog whistle politics’
The Reform council leader claimed that BHM is "divisive" and "racist"
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Reform has said "many people in Kirklees" would "sympathise" with Tracy Clayton's offensive comments leftfootforward.org/2026/10/refo...
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Reform defends councillor calling immigrants ‘third world animals’ in social media post
Opposition politicians have called Tracy Clayton’s comments “profoundly offensive, dehumanising, and unacceptable”
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Reform made an 'embarrassing' gaffe in a piece of its by-election literature leftfootforward.org/2026/10/refo...
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Reform spells own party name wrong in Holborn and St Pancras by-election letter to voters
‘They can’t even spell their own name’
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Richard Tice has said the country doesn't have time for a debate that a fellow Reform MP ignited leftfootforward.org/2026/10/rich...
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Richard Tice says the country doesn’t have time for Suella Braverman’s debate on Englishness
The Reform deputy leader also wouldn’t say whether he questions Kemi Badenoch’s Englishness
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Green Party activists told Left Foot Forward that housing is a key battleground in tomorrow's Holborn and St Pancras by-election leftfootforward.org/2026/10/its-...
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‘It’s all about housing’: What are voters talking about on the campaign trail in Holborn and St Pancras?
Green Party activists claim that there is a "real palpable sense of upset" about the Labour candidate's record on housing
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Kemi Badenoch rules out Reform deal despite her party having been accused of trying to "out-Reform Reform" leftfootforward.org/2026/10/kemi...
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Kemi Badenoch rules out forming coalition with Reform UK
The Tory leader has said she would rather have another election than do a deal with Reform
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
'Andy Burnham’s announcement of a National Commission on Electoral Reform might not have been the headline-grabbing moment of his conference speech. But it could prove to be one of the most consequential.'
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Why Electoral Reform could be the most consequential decision from Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham’s announcement of a National Commission on Electoral Reform might not have been the headline-grabbing moment of his conference speech. But it could prove to be one of the most consequenti...
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Support for Labour continues to rise
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Labour hits 30% in polls for the first time since November 2024
The Labour Party has hit 30% in the polls for the first time since November 2024, opening up a 5 point lead over Reform. The poll, which was carried out by Opinium after the Labour conference,
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The deputy leader of the Wales Green Party has resigned
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Wales Green Party deputy leader resigns over Zionism is racism motion
'This motion to me achieves nothing materially to help people in Palestine'
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
BREAKING: The deputy leader of the Wales Green Party has resigned following the passing of the Zionism is racism motion at the Green Party of England and Wales conference
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Deputy leader of Wales Green Party resigns over Zionism is racism motion
'This motion to me achieves nothing materially to help people in Palestine'
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
BREAKING: The deputy leader of the Wales Green Party has resigned following the passing of the Zionism is racism motion at the Green Party of England and Wales conference
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Deputy leader of Wales Green Party resigns over Zionism is racism motion
'This motion to me achieves nothing materially to help people in Palestine'
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
More than a dozen Labour MPs have reported the Green Party to the police and the Equalities and Human Rights Commission over its Zionism is racism policy
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More than a dozen Labour MPs report Green Party to Police and EHRC over its ‘Zionism is racism’ policy
More than a dozen Labour MPs have reported the Green Party to Sussex Police and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) over its "Zionism is racism" policy, and are calling for police to inves...
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Labour's poll rating continues to rise
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Labour reaches its highest level of support since January 2025, new poll shows
The Labour Party has reached its highest level of support in the polls since January 2025, while Reform continues to plummet, in a boost to Andy Burnham. The poll, carried out by YouGov, put Labour...
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“Jewish self-determination is a right. Declaring it racist is an attack on Jews."
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Labour Party slams Greens for voting against two-state solution for Israel and Palestine
The Labour Party has criticised the Green Party after it passed a motion at its party conference declaring that “Zionism is racism”. Activists at the party’s annual conference voted by 1,022 to 813...
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign has sent a message of solidarity to the Green Party following the passing of the 'Zionism is racism' motion
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Palestine Solidarity Campaign sends message of solidarity to Green Party over Zionism is racism motion
"Zionism as a political project has been used to justify over a century of Palestinian dispossession and continues to underpin Israel’s genocide in Gaza today."
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Green Party leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social has released a statement following the Zionism is racism motion passing at the party's conference. Read it in full. 👇
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Zack Polanski’s full statement following Zionism is racism motion passing at Green Party conference
"Antisemitism and criticism of the Israeli state are, and must always be, completely distinct – blurring the line between the two is not only wrong but antisemitic, and makes Jewish people less safe"
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign has sent a message of solidarity to the Green Party following the passing of the 'Zionism is racism' motion
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Palestine Solidarity Campaign sends message of solidarity to Green Party over Zionism is racism motion
"Zionism as a political project has been used to justify over a century of Palestinian dispossession and continues to underpin Israel’s genocide in Gaza today."
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Green Party leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social has released a statement following the Zionism is racism motion passing at the party's conference. Read it in full. 👇
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Zack Polanski’s full statement following Zionism is racism motion passing at Green Party conference
"Antisemitism and criticism of the Israeli state are, and must always be, completely distinct – blurring the line between the two is not only wrong but antisemitic, and makes Jewish people less safe"
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Natalie Bennett said Andy Burnham will only delay electoral reform by establishing a National Commission @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social leftfootforward.org/2026/10/nata...
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Natalie Bennett interview: Andy Burnham is ‘kicking electoral reform into the long grass’ with National Commission
The former Green Party leader says a National Commission isn't necessary and will only delay electoral reform
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The Green Party has voted to abandon its long-running opposition to nuclear power
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Green Party abandons opposition to nuclear power
A major shift in policy
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Chris Jarvis @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
This weekend, @left-foot-forward.bsky.social was reporting from @greenparty.org.uk conference in Brighton. Here are the big things we covered. 🧵 1. The one everyone's talking about - Greens voted to say Zionism is racism.
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Green Party votes for ‘Zionism is racism’ motion
The contentious motion also commits the Green Party to a 'one-state solution'
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
This is everything you need to know about Green Party conference 👇
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Anti-Zionist and pro-nuclear: Inside Green Party conference
This is everything you need to know about Green Party
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"We haven't seen the amount of affordable housing that we need to see." We spoke to @greenbenali.bsky.social at Green Party conference.
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Sadiq Khan has overseen people being ‘priced out of London boroughs’ – Green London Assembly member Benali Hamdache interview
"We haven't seen the amount of affordable housing that we need to see."
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Leading Greens @zackpolanski.bsky.social, @mothinali.bsky.social, @rachelmillward.bsky.social, @sianberry.bsky.social, @elliechowns.bsky.social, @adrianramsay.bsky.social, @carladenyer.bsky.social and @greenpartyhan.bsky.social have released a statement on the Zionism is racism. Read it in full. 👇
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This is the full statement from Green Party MPs and leaders on Zionism is racism motion
"We will never tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment."
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The Green Party has voted to abandon its long-running opposition to nuclear power
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Green Party abandons opposition to nuclear power
A major shift in policy
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Green Party conference has voted to say that Zionism is racism, with 1,022 votes in favour to 813 votes against.
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Green Party votes for ‘Zionism is racism’ motion
The contentious motion also commits the Green Party to a 'one-state solution'
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The Green Party has voted to say that Zionism is racism by a margin of 1,022 votes in favour and 813 votes against.
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Green Party votes for ‘Zionism is racism’ motion
The contentious motion also commits the Green Party to a 'one-state solution'
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
A member of the gender-critical group told the protesters to "get the f*** out"
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Exclusive: LGBT Greens protest Green Party women’s group platforming of gender-critical speaker at conference event
A member of the gender-critical group told the protesters to "get the f*** out"
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Natalie Bennett said Andy Burnham will only delay electoral reform by establishing a National Commission @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social leftfootforward.org/2026/10/nata...
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Natalie Bennett interview: Andy Burnham is ‘kicking electoral reform into the long grass’ with National Commission
The former Green Party leader says a National Commission isn't necessary and will only delay electoral reform
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The general secretary of Equity @paulwfleming.bsky.social and Green Party deputy leader @rachelmillward.bsky.social spoke at the launch of a new network of local councillors to support arts and entertainment
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Equity launches network of local councillors to support arts and entertainment at Green Party conference
The launch was attended by dozens of councillors
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Today, Green Party members will vote on the 'Zionism is racism' motion. Here's a detailed look at what will happen. 👇
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Will Green Party members vote to call Zionism racism?
Green Party members will be voting on the motion this weekend
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Green Party members backed a motion which will see the party's councillors push for their councillors to boycott and divest from firms 'complicit' in Israel's occupation of Palestine
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Green members vote for councils to support BDS in show of solidarity with Palestine
Members have voted through a conference motion to cut ties with companies linked to Israel
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Three Green MPs have made a last-ditch attempt to stop the 'Zionism is racism' motion passing at Green Party conference
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Green MPs make last-ditch attempt to stop Zionism is Racism motion
Sian Berry, Adrian Ramsay and Carla Denyer have all released statements seeking to stop the Zionism is Racism motion passing
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Three Green MPs have made a last-ditch attempt to stop the Zionism is Racism passing at Green Party conference
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Green MPs make last ditch attempt to stop Zionism is Racism motion
Sian Berry, Adrian Ramsay and Carla Denyer have all released statements seeking to stop the Zionism is Racism motion passing
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"We haven't seen the amount of affordable housing that we need to see." We spoke to @greenbenali.bsky.social at Green Party conference.
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Sadiq Khan has overseen people being ‘priced out of London boroughs’ – Green London Assembly member Benali Hamdache interview
"We haven't seen the amount of affordable housing that we need to see."
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Campaign group @weownit.org.uk has endorsed @rachelmillward.bsky.social announcement that the Green Party would take water firms into public ownership without compensation
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Water campaigners back Green Party’s ‘no-compensation’ public ownership plan for water firms
"It is absolutely right that people want these water companies to not receive any compensation."
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The Green Party has backed introduce a new Nature, Biodiversity and National Security Act
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Green Party votes to endorse Nature, Biodiversity and National Security Act
Green MP Adrian Ramsay said: "Natural systems are critical national infrastructure, and it is time we treated them that way."
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The Green Party co-leader hit out at Suella Braverman's comments that "Englishness" is exclusively tied to ethnicity leftfootforward.org/2026/10/moth...
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Mothin Ali calls for government to declare national emergency on racism and blasts Reform’s Suella Braverman in conference speech
The Green deputy co-leader hit out at Suella Braverman's recent comments about "Englishness" and ethnicity
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