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Cllr Martin Abrams

@martinabrams.bsky.social
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Dad, Husband, Trade Unionist, Leader of Lambeth Council

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Meryl O'Rourke @merylorourke.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
And this is why the new Green Lambeth council have cancelled the library closures started by the Labour Council. Thank you @martinabrams.bsky.social
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 17/06/2026
"The positive message and the policies that the Greens are talking about are really resonating with people." Martin Abrams, Leader of Lambeth Council, on growing support for the Green Party in London at the London Green Party conference.
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Cllr Scott Ainslie 💚 @greenpartyscott.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Our heart goes out to the family and friends of 25-year old Keanu Taylor who has died from injuries sustained in the drive-by shooting on Sat at 01:14 hrs on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton. Please help the police with their enquiries by contacting 101, quoting CAD557 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Man, 25, dies after Brixton drive-by shooting
Keanu Taylor, 25, dies in hospital after shots were fired on Coldharbour Lane on Saturday.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Reform took a £5m donation and they're trying to distract you. Farage is just another establishment stooge. Like in Gorton & Denton - the only way to stop Reform on Thursday - Vote Green. Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
We'll take absolutely no lectures from @lambethlabour.bsky.social on Antisemitism. When I was smeared as a "Fake Jew" by a sitting Councillor and Lambeth Labour candidate I raised a formal complaint to Leader @clairekholland.bsky.social back in Aug 2025 and have not even had an acknowledgement.
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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
@zackpolanski.bsky.social : "Antisemitism and Jewish safety is not some abstract concept for me. In fact, in the last 6 weeks alone 2 people have been arrested in relation to antisemitic actions towards me and yesterday the Times newspaper published a vile antisemitic cartoon.."
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
A Message From Jewish @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social Candidates 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
A MESSAGE FROM JEWISH GREEN PARTY CANDIDATES IN LAMBETH

May 2026

Dear Neighbour,

Lambeth Labour are engaging in relentless negative campaigning because they know that for the first time in 20 years there is a serious challenge to their failing regime. We are proudly Jewish Green Party candidates in Lambeth. We reject Lambeth Labour’s cynical misrepresentation of our party. We will never allow antisemitism or any form of racism to gain a foothold in Lambeth. Under a Green-led Lambeth, we will work every day to keep our Jewish community, and all minoritised communities, safe. A Green-led Lambeth will be a borough where people of all faiths and none will be welcomed and supported to flourish.

The Green Party’s message of hope is cutting through, and voters are coming over to us in every ward in the borough. From building and renovating council homes, to ending rip-off outsourcing, to protecting our parks from over- commercialisation, and working directly with communities, our plan for Lambeth speaks to what people here want. Labour can’t defend their record of failure. They have nothing positive to offer the people of Lambeth andinstead are relying on scare tactics.

On 7th May, vote for hope. Vote for a Green Lambeth.

Yours truly,

Cllr Martin Abrams, Green Party candidate, Streatham Hill East
 
Jeremy Isaacs, Green Party candidate, St Martin’s

Lisa Schulkind, Green Party candidate, Knight's Hill
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Last Sunday campaigning day before polling day. We are getting a very warm response on the doorstep with our positive message of Hope & Change for #Streatham and #Lambeth Meanwhile Lambeth Labour is panicking and desperately trying to scaremonger with negativity and smears Vote Green on 7th May 💚
Streatham Hill East candidates Martin Abrams and Amelia Shoebridge with Green Party Activists
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Something special is happening in #Lambeth One week to go. Be part of it on 7th May 🗳️💚 #VoteGreen 💚
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Another great evening talking to residents in #Streatham Hill East and a really positive response on the doorstep. Hope and change is in the air! We are turning Streatham Hill East Green 💚💚💚
Green Party Activists A Vote Green Poster in a doorwayA Vote Green Poster in a doorwayA Vote Green Poster in a doorway
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
The election is hotting up but your @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social Councillors are still working hard for our community in #Streatham and #Lambeth 💚💚 #VoteGreen 💚
Collage of Lambeth Green Party activities from this week: 
'Spoke at Halabja memorial to remember the genocide of Iraqi Kurds'
'Secured emergency rehousing of a family in a severely unsuitable hostel'
'Took part in a community litter pick on Streatham Common'
'Made a commitment to deliver for Lambeth Leaseholders'
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Inside Croydon @insidecroydon.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
This week's top posts: Four face cybercrime charges over Croydon selection scandal insidecroydon.com/2026/04/21/f... #Croydon #LabourTogether @theguardian.com @zackpolanski.bsky.social @left-foot-forward.bsky.social
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Four face cybercrime charges over Croydon selection scandal
A former councillor close to Tony Newman and Simon Hall and a friend of cabinet minister Steve Reed are among those due in court next month following a lengthy police investigation. By STEVEN DOWNE…
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Great day meeting residents in #Streatham Hill East. Door by door, conversation by conversation turning Streatham Hill East and Lambeth Green 💚💚💚💚
Group photo of Green Party activists in Streatham Hill EastGroup photo of Green Party Activists with Zack Polanski outside Lambeth Town Hall
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
@lambethlabour.bsky.social Empty Homes Scandal Lambeth Council is spending more than £100m per year to private landlords for Temporary Accommodation to house 4,500 people and families in Lambeth. Meanwhile 600+ Council Houses are sitting empty, many for years This is a scandal. #VoteGreen💚
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
@lambethlabour.bsky.social Empty Homes Scandal Lambeth Council is spending more than £100m per year to private landlords for Temporary Accommodation to house 4,500 people and families in Lambeth. Meanwhile 600+ Council Houses are sitting empty, many for years This is a scandal. #VoteGreen💚
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Cllr Scott Ainslie 💚 @greenpartyscott.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
There may be a very important election on the 7th May, but your hard working @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social candidates are still helping and supporting the people of Lambeth. See our full manifesto here: lambeth.greenparty.org.uk #VoteGreen
Collage of Lambeth Green Party activities from this week: 
'Spoke at Halabja memorial to remember the genocide of Iraqi Kurds'
'Secured emergency rehousing of a family in a severely unsuitable hostel'
'Took part in a community litter pick on Streatham Common'
'Made a commitment to deliver for Lambeth Leaseholders'
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We Deserve Better @wedeservebetteruk.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
🚨 Less than 3 weeks until the May local elections. We’re launching the We Deserve Better Election Map 🗺️ Find socialist candidates near you, support campaigns, and help us add candidates standing in your area. If you’re standing yourself, add your details too. wedeservebetter.uk
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Here's just a few things your hardworking @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social Councillors have been up to this week. 💚💚💚💚
Collage of Lambeth Green Party activities from this week: 
'Launched the Green manifesto for Lambeth, setting out our vision of hope, community and progress'
'Highlighted the Greens' proud record in Streatham at a local hustings'
'Exposed Labour's desperate lies attempting to cover up their appaling record on housing'
'Ensured Thames Water repairs on Streatham High Road were finished with minimal disruption'
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Here's just a few things your hardworking @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social Councillors have been up to this week. 💚💚💚💚
Collage of Lambeth Green Party activities from this week: 
'Launched the Green manifesto for Lambeth, setting out our vision of hope, community and progress'
'Highlighted the Greens' proud record in Streatham at a local hustings'
'Exposed Labour's desperate lies attempting to cover up their appaling record on housing'
'Ensured Thames Water repairs on Streatham High Road were finished with minimal disruption'
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Tom Killick @killicktom.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Lying Lambeth Labour again. Well done Brixton Buzz and @insidecroydon.bsky.social for exposing this. @michaelchessum.bsky.social @martinabrams.bsky.social @greenpartyscott.bsky.social @lambethlibdems.bsky.social @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social www.brixtonbuzz.com/2026/04/clai...
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Claire Holland’s manufactured threat to the Freedom Pass at heart of Labour’s ‘lying leaflets’ scandal
Lambeth’s Labour leader Cllr Claire Holland has been exposed as the chief architect of the Freedom Pass fabrication at the heart of ‘Labour’s lying leaflets’, and furious Li…
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Great to be out meeting local residents in Streatham Hill East yesterday. Thanks to all who joined us. We are turning Streatham Hill East Green one conversation at a time 💚💚💚
Green Party campaigners and activists standing on the steps of Hive Community Cafe holding up Green Party signs reading 'Vote Green'
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Cllr Scott Ainslie 💚 @greenpartyscott.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Hope you all had a lovely Easter. Here’s just a few things your hard working @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social councillors have achieved this week. Help us get more Greens elected by signing up to join one of our action days near you. lambeth.greenparty.org.uk/news/ 💚
Collage of Lambeth Green Party activities from this week: 
'Met with Lime to discuss how they are tackling e-bike parking issues in Lambeth'
'Removed fly-tipping from Streatham Green'
'Cleared a blocked drain on Mountearl Gardens '
'Called for support to help save beloved Streatham Youth & Community Trust'
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Wow! Something is happening 💚
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Here's what your @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social Councillors have been doing this week! Just imagine what we could do if we controlled the Council! 💚
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John Lubbock @jwsal.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
I’m standing as a Green Party council candidate for the May local elections in the ward in Lambeth where I’ve grown up and lived most of my life. Labour has taken our communities for granted and racked up over £1 billion in council debt. It’s time for a change.
John at the entrance to Myatt’s Fields park in Myatt’s Fields ward, Lambeth.
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Cllr Scott Ainslie 💚 @greenpartyscott.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Here are just a few of the things your @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social councillors have been up to this week. Our party is growing. Please join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
ALT TEXT: Collage of Lambeth Green Party activities from this week: supporting pension divestment campaign, meeting residents affect by potential nursery closures, attending London housing hustings, and launching road safety petition in Streatham.
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Great Campaigning session in #Streatham Hill East this weekend speaking to residents and listening to their concerns, feedback and hopes for our community. #TurnStreathamHillEastGreen @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social
Great Campaigning session in #Streatham Hill East this weekend speaking to residents and listening to their concerns, feedback and hopes for our community. 

#TurnStreathamHillEastGreen
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
One week on from @greenparty.org.uk's landslide #GortonAndDenton by-election victory and Nigel Farage and Reform UK are still whinging about the result so I went on Live TV and called Nigel Farage a sore loser. Felt good
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Cllr Scott Ainslie 💚 @greenpartyscott.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Some of the things your @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social have been up to this week. If you like what we do, join us: join.greenparty.org.uk 💚
"Collage of Lambeth Green Party activities from this week: visiting COPEF training and skills centre, supporting UNISON campaign to keep Central Hill Day Centre open, planting trees on Magdalen Estate, and engaging with Cressingham Gardens residents."
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Here's what your hardworking @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social Councillors have been up to this week #RealHopeRealChange 💚
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Cllr Scott Ainslie 💚 @greenpartyscott.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
We have to stop the rot of world leaders and elites destroying our lives and planet - one country at a time, one region at a time and one local area at a time. Here’s just a glimpse of what your @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social councillors have done to make our area that bit better this week. 💚
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Top left header text "What we’ve been doing for you in Lambeth, Streatham St Leonard’s, Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction ward"
Right hand header - image of Cllr Scott Ainslie, Cllr Nicole Griffiths, Cllr Martin Abrams & Cllr Paul Valentine in front of Lambeth Town Hall entrance,
Central text:
"Our achievements this week...
Supported the Lambeth UNISON campaign to keep the vital Central Hill Day Centre open
Planted trees with residents on the Magdalen Estate in St Leonard's Ward
Asked Lambeth’s Chief Executive to meet with Cressingham Gardens residents to move forward their bid to take control of the estate
Visited COPEF Training Skills in Loughborough Junction to see the amazing work they do for residents"
Footer featuring Green Party logo on a green background.
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Lambeth Green Party @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
While Labour were signing off £100m in cuts to vital services in Lambeth, your local Green councillors have been hard at work supporting residents, workers and estates 🌲 On May 7th, Lambeth can reject Labour austerity and choose hope by voting GREEN 💚
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
One week on from @greenparty.org.uk's landslide #GortonAndDenton by-election victory and Nigel Farage and Reform UK are still whinging about the result so I went on Live TV and called Nigel Farage a sore loser. Felt good
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Lambeth Green Party @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Tonight, Lambeth is holding its Budget Council, where Labour are proposing £100m in cuts to the services residents need. We will be putting forward an amendment that protects the most vulnerable from the worst impacts of these cuts. Follow live here - moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk
Agenda for Council on Wednesday 4 March 2026, 7.00 pm | Lambeth Council
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Lambeth Green Party @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
@martinabrams.bsky.social has outlined the choice Lambeth residents have in May - a choice between austerity with Labour or real change and real hope with the Greens.
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Boycott Thames Water @boycottthameswater.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Excellent article by Brixton Buzz about Thames Waster. @weownit.org.uk @cathobbs.bsky.social @martinabrams.bsky.social @insidecroydon.bsky.social www.brixtonbuzz.com/2026/02/mart...
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Martin Abrams demands Lambeth action over Thames Water’s ‘never-ending litany of failures’ as residents mount petition
The borough’s record of burst mains, supply cut-offs and sewage dumping has been thrown into sharp national focus by Channel 4’s Dirty Business, as Lambeth residents mount a formal peti…
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
No spoilers but we've gone the extra mile for this one....
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Statement from #Streatham St. Leonard's Councillors following the tragic news of a fatal collision in Streatham in December. news.met.police.uk/news/appeal-...
We are heartbroken to learn of the tragic death of an 11-year-old girl who has died in hospital after being struck by a car at the junction of Garrads Road and Tooting Bec Road at 12:50pm on 12th December. 

Our deepest condolences go to her family, friends, and everyone in our community who is grieving this unimaginable loss. No family should ever have to endure such pain. As Councillors and local residents we stand in solidarity with them at this devastating time.

We will be calling on the Mayor of London, Transport for London, the Metropolitan Police and local authorities to urgently review safety measures at this junction and across the wider area to prevent such tragedies from happening again.

We also urge anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant information to come forward to assist the ongoing police investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call 101, quoting reference 3570/12DEC25. 

Cllr Martin Abrams, Cllr Nicole Griffiths and Cllr Scott Ainslie
Streatham St. Leonard's Councillors
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Happy Winter Solstice - Days are getting longer from today 🌞 www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c4...
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Thousands watch as Sun rises over Stonehenge on winter solstice
In the northern hemisphere, it's the shortest day and the longest night of the year.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Deck the halls and lock him up. Written by Rikki Beadle-Blair Performed at Soho Theatre, Walhamstow for charity fundraiser "Comedians Do Carols."
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
This is a massive scandal. Lambeth Council is set to write off £59.3m in loans to the failed #HomesForLambeth housing scheme equivalent to a £500 cost for every single Lambeth resident. Where has the money gone? Where is the accountability from Lambeth Labour? www.brixtonbuzz.com/2025/12/home...
Homes for Lambeth now costs residents £500 each as Lambeth Claims it can't afford £1m Country Show
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Hope is here. It's all of us. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
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Hope is here: help us deliver it
Hope is here. In just 5 hours, we hit our £100,000 target. We're upping our target. Let's take the fight to Reform in May.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
I've spent three days in Calais & it's horrendous. People living in disgusting conditions. Our Government is spending £476m on the militarisation of the border. We must divert that money to a humanitarian response that treats people with basic dignity. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Zack Polanski: Allow small boat migrants in and let them work
Green Party leader accuses Sir Keir Starmer of following Nigel Farage in ‘pushing racist rhetoric’ and calls JK Rowling’s stance on single-sex spaces ‘hateful’
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Migrants Organise @migrantsorganise.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
💥 We demand a legal aid system accessible for all! After 30 years of neglect, the government's proposed funding increase does not go far enough in addressing the devastating impact that the legal aid crisis is having on our communities.🚨 #AccessToJustice #LegalAid
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Here's what your @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social Councillors have been up to this week 👇🏼👇🏼
Top left header text "What we’ve been doing for you in Lambeth, Streatham St Leonard’s, Herne Hill Loughborough Junction ward"
Right hand header - image of Cllr Scott Ainslie, Cllr Nicole Griffiths & Cllr Valentine against sky background,
Central text:
"Our achievements this week...
Lobbied Lambeth MPs at Westminster to call for an end to the genocide in Gaza and occupation of Palestinian Land
Supported local events for Small Business Saturday, including opening the Carnegie Library Winter Fair
Spoke at a Stand Up to Racism event in Streatham, calling for people to unite against anti-immigrant rhetoric and the far right
Visited Heron Academy in Herne Hill and offered support on accessibility issues"
Footer featuring Green Party logo on a green background.
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Lambeth Council should absolutely be doing this and I'll certainly be pushing for this to happen in our borough #RoadSafety #Lambeth #Streatham www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
standard.co.uk
Revealed: 'Unofficial' zebra crossings are putting brakes on selfish London drivers
All London boroughs urged to adopt Westminster council initiative and drive down number of road casualties
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 09/12/2025
🎯ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY🎯 The Green Party has passed 180,000 members! That's enough to fill Ally Pally 18 times - and we're not getting any littler 😉 All across the country, thousands of people are joining to build a positive movement of hope. Be part of it. Join today ⤵️
REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.

180,000
Green Party Members

Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
We've now raised over a quarter of a million! Thank you! If you can - please donate to help take the fight to Reform this May: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
crowdfunder.co.uk
Hope is here: help us deliver it
Hope is here. In just 5 hours, we hit our £100,000 target. We're upping our target. Let's take the fight to Reform in May.
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Just got a family facing imminent eviction in #Streatham permanently rehoused and they are so happy 😊 Being a Councillor you often get to see and hear from residents facing desperate situations which can be hugely challenging so when these positive events happen it is worth shouting about! 🎉
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Cllr Martin Abrams @martinabrams.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Here's what your @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social Councillors have been busy doing this week. @greenpartyscott.bsky.social @paulvalentineactor.bsky.social
Top left header text "What we’ve been doing for you in Lambeth, Streatham St Leonard’s, Herne Hill Loughborough Junction ward"
Right hand header - image of Cllr Scott Ainslie, Cllr Nicole Griffiths & Cllr Valentine against sky background,
Central text:
"Our achievements this week...
Laid wreaths at Lambeth's War Memorials to pay our respects to all those who have lost their lives in war and conflicts
Continued to demand Lambeth keep their Council homes to help families in need rather than flogging off the family silver to the private sector
Listened to those with lived experience of disability and upgraded our training regarding the challenges people face 
Participated in a Community Cohesion event in Lambeth Town Hall with faith and community leaders
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Footer featuring Green Party logo on a green background.
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