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Matt Rogan

@mattrogan.bsky.social
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25, Leeds, Green Party Councillor for Beeston and Holbeck. 🏳️‍🌈

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 22/06/2026
The country needs a bold change of direction.
Zack Polanski quote graphic. It reads

"The country needs a bold change of direction. Starmer lost the confidence of the country because of his abject failure to challenge the power and wealth of an establishment which has taken for themselves while leaving the vast majority in a cost of living crisis and facing the worst impacts of the climate and nature crisis."
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Ant 🐜 @likethebug.co.uk · 19/06/2026
Call me cynical but gal… I can’t see anything changing
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Tristan Grayford @tristangrayford.scot · 14/06/2026
Burnham is literally just saying whatever the latest stakeholder group meeting told him to. There is absolutely no sign he is going to be anything but a continuity Starmer, from policy to his complete lack of vision or strategy inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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Andy Burnham: I’ll keep the triple lock, and give pensioners a tax cut
The Greater Manchester Mayor tells The i Paper that ripping up Labour's manifesto commitment would be 'very damaging' despite calls for it to be ditched
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
An incredible, beautiful evening tonight at Slung Low for Hunter King's show: 'A Northern Tr*nny Hootenany' - just in time for Pride Month! Massive thanks to both Hunter and Slung Low for putting this on in our amazing Holbeck community 🙏 Go see it if you get a chance! Trans rights, always 🫶🏳️‍⚧️
A selfie of Matt and Hunter KingA chalkboard reading "Welcome to The Warehouse in Holbeck" with a flyer for Hunter King's show "A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny"
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 01/06/2026
Happy Pride Month from the Green Party! 🏳️‍🌈
A graphic with a rainbow coloured background that reads: Say it with us. Happy Pride Month!
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
So, what have I been up to this week? Short answer: a lot! Long(er) answer...
A cover photo that says: "Weekly Roundup, 29th May 2026". There is a selfie of Matt, smiling, in Beeston, accompanied by text reading "What have I been up to this week?"A description of what Matt has been up to:

"Walkabouts across the community, and reporting fly-tipping, overflowing bins, abandoned trolleys, and more where I come across it. Say hi if you see me, I’m always happy to stop and chat!

Chasing bin collections & cleanups, that are causing issues such as rats. Updates to come once I hear back from the refuse & enviro health teams!

Councillors & officers briefings on Wednesday, hearing all about projects and updates in our communities

Heart of Holbeck - lots of engagement & chatting with residents, council officers, and folks from partners (Groundwork, Holbeck Together, etc). Have your say online or drop into a consultation session!"

There is a QR code leading to the Beeston and Holbeck Green Party page on the Leeds Green Party website, along with Matt's contact details. It says:

"You can do lots apply for and report various things online, via leeds.gov.uk/apply-report-or-pay. If you want to get in touch to raise an issue, please email me so I can pass details on to the relevant council departments. Thanks!"
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Happy bank holiday! Two weeks in, and I've been up to a lot! Please do email me on matt.rogan@leeds.gov.uk if you want to get in touch. Enjoy the sun, have a good half term, and stay safe in the heat 😎
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
✅️ First full council of the year - done! Looking forward to the year ahead of working hard for our Beeston & Holbeck communities. I'm already getting things sorted, so drop us a message or an email if there's anything I can help with!
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
As someone living with Crohn's Disease, days like today mean a lot. World IBD Day is a chance to raise awareness & help break stigma. Thanks to medication & support, I'm able to not just survive, but thrive... and crack on with lots of casework! More info here: www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk
A poster for World IBD Day
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Cottingley Community Centre is under threat of closure. The Friends Of & members of the community are doing all they can to keep it open. As Cottingley's councillor, I'll be doing what I can too. Please donate, share, and spread the word! www.gofundme.com/f/help-save-...
A photo of Matt with volunteers at Cottingley Community Centre.Details of a fundraising event on June 2nd from 5-7: Pies Peas and Pizazz Magic Show. Adults £5, Children £3, Family of 4 £12, All proceeds go to the building fund.A photo of Cottingley Community Centre.
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Geekboymeta @geekboymeta.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
@mattrogan.bsky.social absolutely delighted for you mate! Brilliant, best of luck in LS11 ✅💚 @greenparty.org.uk
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
A belated, but very important, THANK YOU! Still lost for words, but it's a huge honour to be your new councillor for Beeston and Holbeck ward. Thank you for this opportunity to represent my community, my home, in Leeds. I'm in inductions from tomorrow, but please do keep in touch. Let's do this 💚
A photo of Matt, having just been elected, underneath the count sign that says "Beeston & Holbeck". They are wearing a blue suit with a black shirt, along with a Green rosette and Progress Pride Flag pin.
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Today's the day! Vote Green in Beeston and Holbeck 💚 Don't forget your voter id.
Poster reading "Today's the day - Make Matt your new councillor today"

There is information about polling day:
- Polls are open until 10pm
- Remember your photo id!
- Find your polling station at wheredoivote.co.uk
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Busy day yesterday out and about talking elections with residents in Beeston with @edleeds.bsky.social! I am, however, sunburnt and have learned my lesson of wearing a vegan leather jacket in 20 degree heat 😂🥵
Ed Carlisle and Matt Rogan, standing at opposite ends with a group of Green volunteers who are holding "Vote Green May 7th" signs.
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
After a busy evening canvassing and sorting out posters for my election, I get back and think "I wonder what rating Ratatoing [the Temu version of Ratatouille] is rated by critics?" Side-note: hell yeah, trans rights! 🏳️‍⚧️ Unsurprised, and undeserved 😪
A screenshot of the ratings for Ratatoing. It has 1.9/10 on IMDB and 53% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
📅 Just 40 days to go. 💚 Huge thanks for all the support so far - it's looking like a close race between myself and the Labour candidate in my area. 🏃‍♂️‍➡️ Want to get involved? Let me know! I'm always in need of more help, and with your support we can turn Leeds Green! @leedsgreenparty.bsky.social
A graphic reading:

"In Beeston & Holbeck it's Green or Labour

Get in touch if you can help me get over the line! Thanks, Matt x"

There is a bar chart with a white outline displaying the projected results for the ward from Pollcheck: Lab 39%, Green 35%, Reform 14%, Others 12%.

There is a photo of Matt in the corner with a white outline next to the Green Party logo and legal imprint:

"Promoted by Colin Noble on behalf of Matt Rogan (Leeds Green Party) c/o 9 Norfolk Terrace Leeds LS7 4QW"
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
It's not every day the Head of Elections at the Green Party comes to your ward to canvass with you! Chuffed to welcome Chris to Holbeck, and to talk to residents with me 💚
A selfie of Matt with Chris, Head of Elections for the Green Party. St Matthew's Church and streets in Holbeck are in the background.
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
📅 Just 40 days to go. 💚 Huge thanks for all the support so far - it's looking like a close race between myself and the Labour candidate in my area. 🏃‍♂️‍➡️ Want to get involved? Let me know! I'm always in need of more help, and with your support we can turn Leeds Green! @leedsgreenparty.bsky.social
A graphic reading:

"In Beeston & Holbeck it's Green or Labour

Get in touch if you can help me get over the line! Thanks, Matt x"

There is a bar chart with a white outline displaying the projected results for the ward from Pollcheck: Lab 39%, Green 35%, Reform 14%, Others 12%.

There is a photo of Matt in the corner with a white outline next to the Green Party logo and legal imprint:

"Promoted by Colin Noble on behalf of Matt Rogan (Leeds Green Party) c/o 9 Norfolk Terrace Leeds LS7 4QW"
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Stop Rosebank @stopcambo.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Caroline Lucas hits the nail on the head 💯 Our dependence on oil and gas is making us poorer.
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Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Anyone heard from Stop HS2 recently? www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
bbc.co.uk
New A47 stretch in Norfolk revealed in drone footage
National Highways estimates 30,000 motorists use the stretch in Norfolk.
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Hair felt very 'swish' here :))
A selfie of Matt wearing a leather jacket in a lift. They have painted black nails.
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Geekboymeta @geekboymeta.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Anyone in sunny Beeston LS11, please consider voting @greenparty.org.uk and @mattrogan.bsky.social cheers 💚✅❌🇬🇧🧊🙅‍♂️🙅‍♀️
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Leeds Green Party @leedsgreenparty.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
We’re pleased to confirm that @mattrogan.bsky.social is your Green Party candidate for Beeston and Holbeck at the local elections on 7th May. leeds.greenparty.org.uk/2026/03/05/m...
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Matt Rogan is your candidate for Beeston and Holbeck - Leeds Green Party
Leeds Green Party is pleased to confirm that Matt Rogan will be our candidate for Beeston and Holbeck in the local elections on Thursday 7 May
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 07/03/2026
Crackdowns on peaceful protest Support for Conservative benefit cuts Blaming migrants for failing public services As Labour keeps moving right. The question is: How low do they want to go?
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
There's nothing the establishment is more scared of them a calm, kind, thoughtful gardener who happens to be a Muslim man in politics. We'll stand together. Solidarity Mothin.
Rachel, Zack and Mothin
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
There's a lot of enthusiasm for the Green Party, and it's obvious to see: we've now got 200,000 members (3,000+ in Leeds!), a new Green MP in the North, and we're out pounding the streets to let people know that we're active in our Beeston and Holbeck communities 🥳 www.instagram.com/p/DVWP_QlDe17/
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mattrogangpew on Instagram: "We have indeed done well this week! We've hit 200k members, a new Green MP in the North, and lots of doors knocked to let people kn…"
We have indeed done well this week! We've hit 200k members, a new Green MP in the North, and lots of doors knocked to let people know we're active in our Beeston and Holbeck communities 🥳💚#greenparty #leeds #ukpolitics #southleeds #localpolitics
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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Keir Starmer: the Greens are extremists The Greens: we want people who work hard to have a nice life.
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MrTom 👾 @mrtom.uk · 28/02/2026
Ah yes, sectarian voting by conservative, sectarian Muslim men who are forcing their wives and other family members to vote for *checks notes* a white women representing a progressive party lead by a Jewish gay man
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
George Galloway had nothing whatsoever to do with a Green win in Gorton and Denton. Greens won because we offered something hopeful against the hate of Reform UK, and didn't join Labour's race to the bottom (fake tactical voting companies, smears/lies, and misrepresentations of party policy).
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K. @ksc10.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Why do Home Secretaries all dress like villains? This is an evil person’s coat.
Shabana Mahmood dressed in a black and grey dictator coat
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 27/02/2026
Introducing Hannah Spencer MP 💚
INTRODUCING! 

Hannah Spencer 

The new Green MP for GORTON & DENTON 

Green Party 

Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
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Pileus Media @pileusmedia.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
The level of dirt thrown against Zack Polanski and Hannah Spencer this week from the Gutter Press and from Labour/Reform was unbelievable. And for what crime? Just wanting to make Britain a better place to live. But in the end it did not work. Shows there is still hope in this world
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Hope 💚
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SimpsonsQOTD @simpsonsqotd.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
"Now, to the plant! We'll take the Spruce Moose! Hop in!" "But, sir" "I said hop in."
Season 5 / Episode 10
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Chris Terry-Enescu @cjterry.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
So just as a final word on this by election before polls close: No matter what the result, Gorton and Denton is supposed to be in a category of safe seat that should essentially render it uncompetitive. The fact that it isn't is a damning indictment of Labour's time in office.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 25/02/2026
On the eve of the Gorton & Denton by-election the Labour Party have invented a fake tactical voting organisation to put on their leaflets. Lying to voters is all they have left. All the (real) tactical voting organisations agree: only a Green vote can stop Reform on Thursday.
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LABOUR CAUGHT CREATING FAKE TACTICAL VOTING WEBSITE

Screenshot of a tweet that reads:
The Movement Forward | StopTheTories.vote @MVTFWD
A Warning: there is no tactical voting site called "Tactical Choice"
If you choose to vote tactically it's important to seek independent, impartial advice. And always check the source online, as printed leaflets could be out of date, or even intentionally misleading.
#GortonAndDenton

Promoted by Miles Thorpe on behalf of Hannah Spencer, both at 173 Mount Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7QT.
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Bosh 👊
A selfie of Matt with their friend Matthew and Big John
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
I've been awake for FAR too long and I look very unsociable rn so have this photo from 11 hours ago when it was sunrise :))
A mirror selfie of Matt. They are wearing a polo shirt under a burgundy jumper.
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Myself and a number of local folks, in various conversations, all agreed that the slip road between Holbeck and Beeston was in need of a good clean. So we went along and took action on it 💚👊 We're continuing to develop litter-free action in Holbeck, so if you fancy helping us then get in touch!
A photo of Matt, Cllr Ed Carlisle, and a number of local volunteers with nine bags of rubbish collected from the slip road between Holbeck and Beeston.
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Mothin Ali @mothinali.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
The Greens on Leeds City Council punch well above their weight, we've held the labour administration to account and brought meaningful change to the wards we represent. I can't wait for Khizer and Brannoc Green to join us in the council chambers! @leedsgreenparty.bsky.social
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Leeds Green Party @leedsgreenparty.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Can you help us elect @mattrogan.bsky.social as our first Green councillor in Beeston & Holbeck? We’ll be door knocking across the ward on Wednesday and Sunday this week. Please join us if you can! leeds.greenparty.org.uk/local-wards/...
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Beeston and Holbeck ward - Leeds Green Party
The Leeds Green Party is active in Beeston, Holbeck, Cottingley and Elland Road. Find out how you can get involved with our local events.
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Labour would rather lose to Reform than to the Greens, because that's their only attack line: "Vote Labour to keep Reform out". After all that Change™️ there's nothing positive left to offer, I guess 🤷 www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Greens slammed over 'misleading claims' in crucial by-election campaign
Labour Deputy leader Lucy Powell wrote to Greens Leader Zack Polanski, accusing him of trying to take support from Labour not to win, but to boost his profile nationally
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Such a shame to miss the biggest @younggreens.bsky.social Winter General Meeting yet, but a very productive (soggy 😔) day out in Holbeck, and down into Beeston! And some good conversations too, with a real hunger for change in the air 💚 Mayy need to put my feet up before we're out again tomorrow 😅
A selfie of Matt from their Instagram story.Matts pedometer showing 10,425 steps today
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The Mill @manchestermill.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK just broke electoral law in Gorton and Denton. The party confirmed they sent out campaign materials without proper party imprint, something it insists was a mistake.
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depths of wikipedia @depthsofwikipedia.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
ten years ago today no one clapped
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
TIL the selfies I take in my building have looked exactly the same for two years now
A selfie of Matt in their building mirror.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 30/01/2026
Say hello to Hannah Spencer—councillor, plumber, greyhound lover and your Green Party candidate for Gorton and Denton 💚
INTRODUCING!
Hannah Spencer
Green Party candidate for GORTON & DENTON
Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of the Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
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Jason Reid @jasonreiduk.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
One for the over 40s…
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Matt Rogan @mattrogan.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
🕑 The countdown is on! 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ days to go. Don't lose your vote - make sure you're registered by April 20th, and if you applied for a postal vote on/before Jan 30th 2024, you have 4 days to reapply! (Avoid getting into a conundrum 😉) @leedsgreenparty.bsky.social @greenparty.org.uk
A graphic of a green clock ticking down. There is text in bold, reading "Only 100 days to go". Underneath it says "Leeds City Council local elections 7th May 2026". There is a QR code underneath that, with an arrow pointing to it and handwritten text saying "Make sure you're registered by April 20th! gov.uk/register-to-vote". The Green Party logo is in the bottom right corner.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Labour have blown it. This is it. Time to take on Reform. Manchesters first Green MP is coming. Join us to help get them elected on Saturday. actionnetwork.org/events/a-gre...
Latest polling. Only the greens can stop Reform in Gorton and Denton. Reform +12%, Greens +11%, -20% Labour
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