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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 5h
Challenge the imbalance between economy and nature. We are on the brink of a once in a lifetime opportunity to make history, to reshape the future of the UK by embedding the Nature's rights into national legislation.
Nature’s Rights Bill enters Parliament, a woman presents at Green Party conference as a panel watches. Infographic explaining the difference between treating nature as either extrinsic or intrinsic.
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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 9h
Delivering more social housing at pace and at scale doesn’t only mean building new. It also means buying the supply by funding local authorities to buy back ex-social housing.
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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Green Party Conference in Brighton & Hove. Bigger and busier than ever. The foundational nature of safe, affordable social housing is well made. The since the 1980’s the focus has been wrong, looking at the cost of social housing rather than the value of it.
Homes North and national housing federation speaker panel
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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It’s always a pleasure to join in the celebration of young people in Darlington who have achieved their Duke of Edinburgh awards. All of these youngsters should feel vey proud of their achievements and I wish them all the best for their future.
Three people on a stage. One being presented with a certificate.
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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It was wonderful to be a guest member of Darlington’s youth cabinet this afternoon We discussed the top priority of youth poverty and how growing up in deprivation can lead to lifelong loss of opportunity All of the members are full of energy and ideas.
Eight people sat around a conference table
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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Thanks to the Local Government Association for delivering an excellent briefing on bus franchising It’s clear that there is a pathway to public control of transport whatever part of the country you live in Manchester may be top of the news agenda now, but other regions are delivering great things
Zoom call screenGreater Manchester’s Franchising JourneyBus services act 2025
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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Andy Burnham's council home ambitions could be met much faster with a Buy the Supply fund for councils to buy back the homes sold off under Right to Buy, and get hold of second-hand family homes too. Join me and call for a massive national Buy the Supply fund! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
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Fund Councils to Buy the Supply of Council Homes
We urgently need to replenish our decimated council housing stock, and part of the answer is real funding for councils to Buy the Supply. Over 169,000 children are homeless and living in overcrowded ...
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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Growth mentioned ten times. Climate mentioned zero times. A reminder that the green economy is worth £100bn a year, benefits every part of the UK, and green jobs are paid 11% above the average wage. Burnham must stamp out creeping climate skepticism and deliver for people and for nature.
Image is a an exert from Andy Burnham’ speech this morning. It reads: The change will be the biggest change in our lifetimes to the way the country is run and it is consistent with the 2024 manifesto. We will create a more streamlined state with a clearer purpose: to power up all parts of the country and put a laser-like focus on growth and regeneration. Good growth.
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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Thanks for a fascinating SuDS of Newcastle as part of today’s susdrain and CIRIA SuDS awards day. The multiple benefits that can be stacked into such an attractive feature are amazing. Flood elevation Passive cooling Air cleaning Biodiversity net gain Place making Noise pollution reduction
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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
I'm attending a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social event: Greens Rising: Fresh Perspectives. Everyone is welcome to attend - members and non-members. Click to let us know you're coming, or just turn up on the night. RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/green...
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Greens Rising: Fresh Perspectives
Wondering how to find your place in the Green Party? Perhaps you've recently become a member but you're not sure where to start with getting involved. Perhaps you're not a member, but you'd like t...
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
An event is planned to be hosted in London proudly promoting the sale of land on illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. This is obscene. I've called on @london.gov.uk and @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social to stop the event and for this govt to take real action on illegal settlements.
https://greenparty.org.uk/2026/06/10/zack-polanski-calls-on-sadiq-khan-and-yvette-cooper-to-cancel-obscene-and-illegal-sale-of-settlements-on-palestinian-land/
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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Robert Kenyon (Reforms candidate in Makerfield) is asked about comments he's made about women. Sarah Wakefield (the Greens candidate) then asks him if he'll apologise. He doesn't Sarah goes on to point out Reforms policies on women (e.g. scrapping the equality act) are shocking
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Bradford District Green Party @bradfordgreens.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
📝 Tony Blair's new essay reads like a Reform manifesto: ❌️ End net zero ❌️ Privatise our NHS ❌️ Cut Welfare ❌️ Get closer to Trump ⚠️ His plans would worsen public services, increase inequality and exacerbate the climate crisis. ➡️ Reform in Labour clothing.
Green Party Bradford District graphic featuring a large portrait of Tony Blair against a dark blue background. Over the image is a mock Guardian headline reading: “Tony Blair tells Starmer and rivals: abandon net zero and move closer to Trump”. A blue Guardian banner appears above the headline. At the bottom is a green banner displaying “join.greenparty.org.uk”. Small imprint text says it was promoted by D Parkinson on behalf of Bradford District Green Party.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Change?
Controls on immigration. I'm voting Labour
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
⬇️ Downloadable Passivhaus site signage Signage can be an effective way of conveying expectations and culture on site. Find this and practical tips, checklists, sequencing diagrams and more in our FREE-to-download Delivering Quality Paper: passivhaus.uk/delivering-quality
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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
As promised. We got a bigger graph.
Graph ‘Green Councillors 1974 to 2026’ Showing slowly rising line up to 2019 then steeply rising above 1,200
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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
There are still many seats yet to declare but it’s clear that… We’re gonna need a bigger graph. Vote Green Join Green
Green Councillors elected 124 up 70Green councillors 1974 to 2025. Graph showing gradually rising line that becomes steeply rising from 2019
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
New poll just dropped! The only poll that matters is tomorrow. Please vote and if you can - get involved with your local campaign! Some of these seats are going to come to a handful of votes. Replace Labour. Stop Reform. Vote Green. 💚
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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
The widening gulf between people’s work and the pay they receive is destroying our society. 10:1 ratio between top and bottom pay Worker representation at board level Tax workers and wealth collectors more fairly Restore link between productivity and wages End rip off Britain
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 30/04/2026
Yesterday's attack in Golders Green was an appalling act of antisemitic violence. The Green Party stands in solidarity with the British Jewish community.
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This was an appalling act of antisemitic violence. Jewish people deserve safety and belonging wherever they live and we stand in solidarity with the British Jewish community. Our hearts go out to the victims and their loved ones and we pay tribute to the emergency services, including Hatzola ambulances, for their swift response.

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Bradford District Green Party @bradfordgreens.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
🟢 Anna Watson is seeking re-election in Shipley on May 7th. As a local councillor, Anna has succeeded in reducing harmful pesticide use in Shipley and is committed to getting the small wins that make a real difference to local people. Vote Green three times in #Shipley.
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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 25/04/2026
We have uncovered a haphazard approach to the use of Advanced Practitioner (AP) roles by NHS trusts. Our investigation has revealed almost half of hospital trusts are using non-doctors to fill doctor rota gaps.
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
The sacked head of the foreign office gave bombshell evidence to MPs today leftfootforward.org/2026/04/5-th...
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5 things we learned from Sir Olly Robbins giving evidence on Peter Mandelson’s appointment
Pressure is piling on the prime minister over the Mandelson scandal ahead of the local elections
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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 20/04/2026
THREAD: The IEA global energy review 2026 * CO2 record high, but growth nearly ground to halt * Clean energy shaved 3bn tonnes off CO2 * Fossil-fuel power pushed into reverse * Age of Electricity "confirmed" * "Extraordinary" solar growth * Batteries up 40% * EVs up 20% 1/10
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Dan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Our new report: Richard Tice signed accounts wrongly claiming £98,000 of tax exemptions A 🧵 with the evidence:
What should have happened: the REIT paid no tax but the Tice companies holding shares in the REIT paid £98k tax on the dividends they received.

What actually happened: none of the companies paid any tax.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 16/04/2026
Peter Mandelson failed his Government security vetting. Starmer appointed him as ambassador to the US anyway. No more buck passing, no more mysteriously vanishing mobile phones, we need the truth. Starmer must go.
A picture of Starmer and Mandelson with Starmer Must Go in the background with green party logo and imprint
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jazzrat2000 AKA Bonsai anonymous @jazzrat2000.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
And here's the other one
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
In case you missed it, Utrecht, Netherlands has begun building the largest Dutch “car-free” neighbourhood. 12K people 6K homes 1.8K social rental homes 1.5 mid-range rental & affordable owner-occupied homes 21.5K bike parking spaces 250 shared cars 2 parcel hubs Parking structures on the edge.
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Utrecht to start construction on largest car-free neighborhood in the country next week
Construction of a new neighborhood is set to begin in Utrecht next week. The neighborhood, called Merwede, is scheduled to be the largest car-free district in the Netherlands, with 6,000 homes. The ar...
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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Despicable. A question for Labour members and activists, is this the policy that makes you decide to cut your losses and join the Green Party? Join.GreenParty.org.uk
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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
📈Jobs surge in the Green economy 📋 PwC highlights Green economy is growing at pace. 👷‍♂️ONS confirms that there’s been a 28% surge in Green jobs over the decade 📉Cutting bills ✅Energy security 💷Well paying jobs Let’s end rip off Britain and build a fairer future for all! Join.GreenParty.org.uk
Uk green jobs surge nearly 28% over the past decade data reveals- EDIETotal green jobs ads number of singular ads 272178 uk total up 9.2% from 2023Woman in hard hat and hi-viz with tablet, mans with paperwork, heat pump in background
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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
“Gender is a symphony, not a harmony. It is complex, it is lived, and it is diverse. To suggest that protecting the rights of women must come at the expense of the dignity of transgender people is a false choice.” #TransRights www.thecanary.co/uk/2026/03/2...
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New Darlington Reform councillor gets battered by Greens in anti-trans motion
Reform's Walker and conservative Dulston failed to push transphobic motion as Darlington council backs inclusive safety for all women
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 26/03/2026
I am getting ready to observe the Darlington Council meeting where the transphobic motion is being heard. Updates to come.
A photo of the sign outside Darlington Borough Council. It's a blue background with a white logo.A photo of Matthew Snedker and Melissa Harker. Matthew on the left with a "pro-trans pro-trains" t-shirt on.
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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Tonight I held the line against a ReformUK We regard any framing that presents the rights of women, transgender, bisexual and non-binary are in inherently in conflict Protecting women & protecting transgender people are both essential and compatible obligations www.instagram.com/reel/DWXK78Y...
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Canary on Instagram: "@matthewsnedker of @darlingtongreens explains why Reform and the Tories' push to roll back trans, intersex, and non-binary people's rights is so dangerous. You know what to do on...
168 likes, 6 comments - thecanaryuk on March 26, 2026: "@matthewsnedker of @darlingtongreens explains why Reform and the Tories' push to roll back trans, intersex, and non-binary people's rights is so...
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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Despite having no viable plan or the consent of the Commons, the UK Government has once again allowed Trump to drag Britain further into his illegal war in the Middle East.
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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
We can't afford another fossil fuel energy crisis! Only a few people who benefit from slowing down energy efficiency and investment in renewables - the big fossil fuel companies. If you want a future that is as affordable as it is sustainable - join.greenparty.org.uk read more tinyurl.com/msk62p9z
person in green hard hat standing underneath wind turbineperson in hi-viz jacket standing in front of a roof full of solar photo voltaic panels.Person in the plant room of an energy efficient leisure centre
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Cat Neilan @catneilan.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
For several months, people have been wondering why Reform hasn't declared any crypto donations, despite Nigel Farage saying they'd received some Now @theobserveruk.bsky.social can reveal why...
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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
NEW: This new report, from BBC, is the best takedown of the insanity of Trump you will see anywhere. Calm, coherent and repeating only Trump’s own words. Devastating. Brilliant work once again from Roz Atkins. (🎥 BBC News)
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Jim Killock @jim.killock.org.uk · 14/03/2026
‘It beggars belief’: MoD sources warn #Palantir’s role at heart of government is threat to UK’s security #digitalsovereignty www.thenerve.news/p/palantir-techno…
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‘It beggars belief’: MoD sources warn Palantir’s role at heart of government is a threat to UK’s security
Experts say that claims UK data remains under government ownership miss the point that the company has the capability to build its own detailed picture of the British population, and even infer state secrets. Report by Charlie Young and Carole Cadwalladr
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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
When you built cities for cars, everybody looses. When you build cities for people, everybody (including drives) thrives.
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
The question isn’t whether the economy will grow. The real test is whether it feeds people, houses people, and protects the stability of our fragile planet. #Economy #Wellbeing
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
The Green Party's Mothin Ali on the importance of community spaces and how the Green Party has a plan to invest £5 billion to revive them #C4News "People are angry, our country is divided. And I get it" "One of the main reasons is the loss of our country's social infrastructure"
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Dr Iain Staffell @iain-staffell.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
There is no single “correct” path to decarbonise. There are six trillion. Our new paper in Science puts 36 climate solutions into one common unit, so you can build your own pathways. Paper: doi.org/10.1126/scie... App: climatewedges.com What would your pathway look like?
My global decarbonisation pathway, built on www.climatewedges.com

It deploys 20 wedges to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.An infographic showing the 36 strategies that can deliver at least a wedge of mitigation.  It explains the scale of deployment each one needs, across the electricity, industry, buildings, transport, and land use sectors.
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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
The Representation of the People Bill contains some useful measures, but it must go further – put proportional representation on the statute books, shut loopholes that let dark money in, and modernise media platform oversights to stop misinformation and disinformation.
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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 06/03/2026
Yesterday evening, for the second time in a year, the Met Police raided Westminster Quaker Meeting House and arrested a number of young nonviolent activists. STATEMENT: www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Westminster Meeting House raided by Metropolitan Police again. Statement: “For Quakers, faith and action are inseparable. Peaceful protest, prayer and nonviolent action are integral parts of many Quakers' religious life.

Whilst we take the planning of criminal acts very seriously, we believe that this incident is a deliberate targeting of committed young people who want to make our country a more equitable place. This raid is part of a systematic stifling of dissent.

That this is the second time in a year that the police have raided our meeting house dramatically illuminates the broader trend in the UK of cracking down on those who disagree with the government. The right to protest is fundamental to our democracy. It's a key part of how people make their voices heard between elections.” – Oliver Robertson, Head of Witness and Worship
Quakers in Britain, 5 March 2026
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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Zack’s formidable!
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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Another bollard fallen in service. @worldbollardassoc.bsky.social If you look closer, you’ll see all the cracked paving slabs. The bollard was installed at my request to stop drivers overrunning the footway. This is a residential street, near a primary school.
Concrete bollard at a pedestrian crossing snapped off at the base.
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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Membership triples since September 2025 “This membership surge proves that the future of progressive politics belongs to the Greens.” - Zack Polanski The surge comes amid a wave of local election successes and follows the party’s recent victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election
real hope real change 200,000 Green Party members
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Matthew Snedker @matthewsnedker.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Reform asked voters of Gorton and Denton to 'channel their patriotic Blitz spirit' And they did just that - by defeating fascists.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 27/02/2026
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