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Louis Stephen

@louisjosephstephen.bsky.social
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Green Party councillor for Battenhall, Worcester City and St Peter, Worcs County Council. Links to all my socials: linktr.ee/LouisStephen

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Karen Lewing 💚 @karenlewing.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I understand why people are worried about the early release of prisoners. But we cannot build our way out of the prison crisis. We need to tackle poverty, poor housing and lack of opportunity, while investing in rehabilitation and reducing reoffending. www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/2660065...
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Worcestershire MP calls for more prisons as fears grow over early release
The controversial early release scheme for prisoners has raised concerns in Worcestershire, including from West Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin
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Louis Stephen @louisjosephstephen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Great to be in Holborn and St Pancras delivering leaflets for the by-election. Five of is from Worcester today. Good luck @zackpolanski.bsky.social !
Louis Stephen holding up vote Zack leaflet in front of a roadside bike shelter.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 24/09/2026
Healthcare should be there when you need it. No exceptions. Trans people deserve the same dignity, respect and access to care as everyone else.
Quote graphic. Headline reads: “When trust in healthcare is broken.”

Quote from Anthony Slaughter, Leader of the Wales Green Party:

“People had surgeries cancelled at the 11th hour, with no explanation or option to reschedule. These are people who had spent years preparing, both physically and mentally, for this life-affirming surgery.

In my own way, I was able to relate to that agonising wait. In the days leading up to planned surgery over recess, I underwent scheduled and serious surgery. You trust the system around you. For some, that trust has been broken.

What is important is that the voices and experiences of the trans community are amplified and understood. Gender-affirming healthcare saves lives. What this community needs now more than ever is decisive action, proof that their government will stand up for them and take the lead.”
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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I've written to the govt raising the voices of my constituents affected by this and pressing for the urgent action and investment farmers need.
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Chris @oakymoron.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Just completely wrong. The Labour government should have sorted this out before now news.sky.com/story/reform...
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Reform given £72m by two donors in record-breaking haul
The donations come amid a criminal investigation into allegations Reform UK breached rules on political donations.
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Louis Stephen @louisjosephstephen.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/pu...
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Put the Pride Back in Our Libraries
Over the last few months, Reform councillors in both Staffordshire and Warwickshire have attacked the visibility and representation of LGBTQ+ people in council libraries. In Staffordshire, library st...
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Worcester Green Party @worcestergreens.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Adding to our already impressive lineup of talented comedians is… Nick Page! He’s reached the live finals of Britain’s Got Talent, won the prestigious title ‘English Comedian of the Year’, performed at comedy festivals in 3 continents and awarded the Operational Service Medal by the British army.
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Worcester Green Party @worcestergreens.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Also joining us for our Green Comedy Night is, Birmingham Comedy Festival’s Breaking Talent Award Finalist…. Abbie Hale! Make sure to get your tickets before they’re gone!! Book tickets here actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...
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Worcester Green Party @worcestergreens.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
After years of persistence, Councillor and County Council Leader Matthew Jenkins has been successful with in getting a pedestrian refuge installed on Bilford Road. Well done @cllrmattjenkins.bsky.social! www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/2646669...
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New pedestrian crossing installed after years of campaigning
A new pedestrian refuge has been installed on Bilford Road near Perdiswell Park in Worcester after years of campaigning by residents.
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Louis Stephen @louisjosephstephen.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
County Council Leader calls on county MPs to help lobby the government. worcester.greenparty.org.uk/2026/08/07/c...
Cllr Matthew Jenkins, Leader of Worcestershire County Council.
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Louis Stephen @louisjosephstephen.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Mayor invites Worcester families to free Guildhall fun day in support of local charity worcestercitizen.substack.com/p/mayor-invi...
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Mayor invites Worcester families to free Guildhall fun day in support of local charity
By Lee Robinson
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Louis Stephen @louisjosephstephen.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Here are some of the things I did to support my residents in July. Many thanks for your support.
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Stats for Lefties 🍉🏳️‍⚧️ @leftiestats.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
🚨 How the British public would vote in Clacton (excluding undecided voters): 🗑️ Count Binface ~ 61% ➡️ Nigel Farage ~ 39% Support for Binface is highest with Green voters (92%). Via @Ipsos, 8-9 July 2026 x.com/LeftieStats/...
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Burnham talks as if the genocide in Gaza is in the past, but it's happening NOW. Britain is arming Israel NOW. This UN report is from two weeks ago. Burnham must commit to fully ending UK complicity NOW.
UN comission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 23/06/2026
We can't afford another lost decade. It's time to turn the page.
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Louis Stephen @louisjosephstephen.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Much talk about Andy Burnham suupprting PR. He doesn't, he supports the Supplementary Voting system. Really not the same thing at all electoral-reform.org.uk/voting-syste...
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Supplementary Vote
The Supplementary Vote (SV) is the traditional system for electing Mayors and Police and Crime Commissioners in the UK. The Conservative Government imposed First Past the Post on these
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Worcester Green Party @worcestergreens.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Worcester has a new Green Mayor! Huge congratulations to the amazing Councillor Tor Pingree. Tor’s chosen charity is Onside Advocacy and her theme for this mayoral year is ‘community’.
Text reads ‘Our new Mayor Tor Pingree’ with a picture of Tor.
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Worcester Green Party @worcestergreens.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Huge congratulations to councillor @cllrmattjenkins.bsky.social who has become leader of Worcestershire county council! www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/2610673...
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Reform UK kicked out of power in Worcestershire by coalition
Reform UK have been kicked out of power in Worcestershire as a new leader is elected.
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Louis Stephen @louisjosephstephen.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Seven things we learnt from the elections open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/s...
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Seven things we learnt from the elections
Hopefully Comment is Freed readers will have felt a sense of familiarity as election results came in over Thursday night and Friday.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
A please @labouruk.bsky.social, stop saying that it's up to us to stop Reform. YOU could stop a Reform government in 2029, by introducing the proportional representation so many in the country have been clamouring for. The only way Farage can win is through our crazy first-past-the-post system.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 07/05/2026
📈 230,000 Green Party members and counting. 💚 People are rejecting hate and division and opting for real hope and real change. 🗳️ And that change starts by voting Green before 10pm today!
REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.
230K GREEN PARTY MEMBERS
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
When you see the relentless attacks from other parties on the Greens across the media remember this: They hate our plan to end Rip Off Britain. They don't want a wealth tax. They don't want public ownership & lower bills. They're trying everything in their power to stop us.
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Louis Stephen @louisjosephstephen.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Despite the McSweeny and Mandelson controversies Labour Together is still being funded. How did we get into this mess? open.substack.com/pub/jodymcin...
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Labour Together is still being funded
With Morgan McSweeney summoned for questioning, the Peter Mandelson scandal continues to decimate the ailing Starmer administration.
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Worcester Green Party @worcestergreens.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
This shows just how terrified of the Green Party Reform is. Greens are not afraid to expose them for the racist, hate-filled grifters that they are. Make them even more terrified by voting Green this coming Thursday!
Zia Yusuf, Reform's home affairs spokesman, has now disclosed that none of the new centres would be built in areas that elect Reform councillors or MPs.
"Even though illegal migrants will not be allowed to leave the sites, we are committing to not placing these detention sites in areas with a Reform MP or where Reform controls the council," he told The Telegraph.
"Given the Green Party advocates for open borders and for an infinite number of undocumented men to come here, we will prioritise Green constituencies and Green-controlled councils to locate these detention centres.
"This is the fairest approach to ensuring democratic consent for all aspects of our mass deportation programme."
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Worcester Green Party @worcestergreens.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Here in Worcester this would be a great help with easing our clogged roads as well as helping young people struggling with the cost of living.
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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
While ordinary British families struggle to cope with rising energy prices, oil giant BP has more than doubled its profits in the wake of Trump and Netanyahu's illegal war - an absolute disgrace. We need a further windfall tax now. news.sky.com/story/oil-gi...
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Oil giant BP announces huge rise in profits in first results since Iran war
"Exceptional" oil trading contributed to the more than doubling of profits, BP said.
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Karen Lewing 💚 @karenlewing.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
As a school governor, I see how years of austerity have left school buildings crumbling. Children and staff deserve better than this. It’s a national disgrace and can’t go on. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Half of England’s schools unfit due to leaks, mould and faulty toilets, poll finds
NAHT survey says widespread disrepair forcing closure of playgrounds and classrooms, with Send facilities also hit
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Worcester Green Party @worcestergreens.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
This would be a game-changer for our small businesses in Worcester. Bring it on! 💚
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Louis Stephen @louisjosephstephen.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Excellent primer on Palantir - must watch. If you agree that Palantir should have no involvement in running UK services like the NHS, would you sign the petition in the comments below Zack's post?
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
It's time to take the fight to Palantir. youtube.com/shorts/IPF5b...
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It's time to take the fight to Palantir.
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Enough is enough. Starmer must go.
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Worcester Green Party @worcestergreens.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Here in Worcester, the National Emergency Briefing will be shown at @thehiveworcs.bsky.social on 5th May at 5pm. Find out why ‘business as usual’ is unacceptable in the face of the climate crisis.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Greens making a habit of taking on Reform - and winning! Robert Jenrick came to visit - as did Emily Thornberry. And their vote share both dropped. Huge congratulations to the entire Green Party team. People power wins the day once again! 💚🙌🏽
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Labour can keep attacking - it hasn't worked and won’t change the truth. They’re protecting wealth and power. The Green Party are fighting for people and planet. Lower bills. Tax billionaires. Protect the NHS. join.greenparty.org.uk
Labour is divided over the green threat. After Gorton and Denton, Labours battle with the Greens could get nastier.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
🚨 First time in British history that a party to the left of Labour have topped a national poll. 💚 Hope is here. It's all of us. ✊🏼 Reject hateful, divisive politics - and let's make hope normal again. Join.greenparty.org.uk
Zack in front of a hope is here sign.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 04/04/2026
"If we work together, if we find common ground, if we mobilise, make a plan and stick together - we can defeat the far-right" Hannah Spencer at the Together Alliance March discussing how we defeat the far right in the local and general elections.
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Worcester Green Party @worcestergreens.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
If the current energy situation has you wondering about getting a heat pump installed, there’s a great project that enables you to visit homes where they have been installed and chat to the owners to see what their experience has been like. Go to www.visitaheatpump.com to find out more!
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Visit a heat pump
Visit a heat pump near you in real life. See it in action and get your questions answered by heat pump owners.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 01/04/2026
"We need to look at economic sovereignty for the UK" @zackpolanski.bsky.social outlines the risks and alternatives to US dependency for economic, military, and energy security.
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Worcester Green Party @worcestergreens.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Elections are hugely expensive and unlike other parties, we don’t take funds from big business, unions or dodgy crypto billionaires! Please help us raise what we need to get Worcester’s first Green MP elected! A Green MP for Worcester www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/elect-worc...
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A Green MP for Worcester
To recruit and pay a campaign manager to deliver a Green MP for Worcester at the next General Election
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Louis Stephen @louisjosephstephen.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
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Zack Polanksi: I want to hold balance of power at next general election
Green Party leader says thought of becoming PM is 'on his mind' and the aim of 30-40 MPs now feels
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Quite a lot of people have told me they joined the Green Party after watching this BBC Newsnight Interview - so here it is again! youtu.be/cpVOHPYnnmE?...
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Zack Polanski challenged on “unproductive wealth”, welfare and international relations
YouTube video by BBC Politics
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
An illegal war waged by two countries the UK arms & supports B52s launched from British soil. Israeli jets built with British parts A UK economy still hooked on fossil fuels. We must end support for the war, cut fossil fuel addiction & support families facing this price shock.
UK gas prices soar after strike on energy facilities in Qatar and Iran
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Appalling and just unbelievably short-sighted. Our security here in the UK relies on action around the world to tackle the climate crisis. Yet another example of the deep damage done by short-termist budget setting. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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UK to cut climate aid to developing countries by 14% to £2bn a year in ‘refocus’
Move will put national security and lives overseas at risk, critics say, as overall UK aid budget is slashed to 0.3% of gross national income
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Cllr Louis Stephen @chairworcscc.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Pleasure to be at tonight's Iftar hosted at Jamaica Wah Gwaan on Lowesmoor. Great company and fantastic food. Many dates eaten.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 17/03/2026
"The Green Party calls on the UK Government to make clear to Trump and Netanyahu the UK will not accept breaches of international law, to withdraw permission for the US to use UK military bases, and to refuse any further complicity in this illegal war." @elliechowns.bsky.social
Ellie Chowns
MP for North Herefordshire

"Following the strikes on Iran, 
Israel has expanded their ground campaign in Lebanon, displacing a million people throughout the country and seemingly preparing for prolonged occupation of southern Lebanon. 

Trump has intensified his threats against Cuba following the collapse of the island nation's energy grid under a US-imposed oil blockade, declaring just yesterday that he believes he will ‘take’ the country and ‘could do anything [he] want[s] with it.

This cannot continue."

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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
For over a year the UK govt has taken no serious action as the US and Israel flouted international law with impunity. Despite it becoming increasingly clear our inaction has only emboldened the two nations, the govt still refuse to condemn the illegal US/Israeli strikes on Iran.
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Worcester Green Party @worcestergreens.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
This! 👇
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Thank you to the hundreds and hundreds of people who showed up in Cardiff this weekend. Across England & Wales, more and more people are joining the Green Party. I’ve loved being in Wales this weekend - bring on the elections on May 7. Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
Big crowd in Cardiff!
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Worcester Green Party @worcestergreens.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Our monthly newsletter is now available on our website - go to worcester.greenparty.org.uk/news/worcest...
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SUPPORTERS NEWSLETTER - Worcester Green Party
March 2026 WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN ELECTIONS We are all celebrating the election of our newest Green MP Hannah Spencer, who won the Gorton & Denton by-election with 41% of the vote leaving Reform and Lab...
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