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Melissa Harker

@melissa.green
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Green Party Cllr in Gateshead, and member of Green Party Council. @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk Co-Chair. 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈

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Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Quite emotional… Been out delivering my very first Newsletter as a campaigner for Green Party in Whinfield. Meeting so many residents who were all incredibly lovely even when some were of other political leaning. Aged 9 trafficked nationwide by peadophiles. Now, a campaigner to make a difference.
Me holding a Whinfield Green Party newsletter with my picture on it.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 11/09/2026
Congratulations Zack. Let's make Holborn and St Pancras Green!
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 10/09/2026
Late Motion to Conference to unfreeze gender-affirming surgeries in Wales: autumnconf2026.greenparty.org.uk/std/Unfreeze... We need 50 co-proposers, ideally by midnight.
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Ed Poole @edpoole1975.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I spoke to Kat Bristow and Melissa Harker from LGBTIQA+ Greens about conference motions A116: End political capture of the EHRC and create a truly Independent Equality & Human Rights Authority and A12: Oppose Gender-Based Blanket Bans in Sport. youtu.be/J_eySTo4LW4?...
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 10/09/2026
One thing that the last few days have made clear is that there's a very real gap in publicly available information about how the Green Party Council (GPC) works within the @greenparty.org.uk, and that a clear explainer of its roles, powers and processes would ease a lot of confusion.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Ed Miliband’s statement on Israel is only a first step. We need to go further: a full ban on goods, services & investment. Labour is still shamefully refusing to recognise the Gaza genocide. We must have a full arms embargo, full sanctions & an end to military collaboration.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 06/09/2026
There has been some uninformed speculation in the media about the Green Party’s disciplinary processes. Rightly, LGBTIQA+ Greens has no knowledge about any specific incidents and we would not comment on any individual case, but we are able to make the following things clear: 1/4
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Christyn Parkes @parkesland.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
She really takes the piss in this interview. Later on, when addressing Brown's racebaiting questions about migration, she says something about men being 98% of sexual assault but people shouldn't fear men because of it. That's the exact opposite of how that framing is used contra trans people.
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 16/08/2026
Like Spring Conference, I have a motion - A12 - to Autumn Conference, calling for the end of blanket bans of trans people from sporting categories. One of the mechanisms in which we can end these bans are to make sporting bodies and their decision-making processes public and transparent.
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 14/08/2026
Nine days ago, Jason said "speculation and public commentary" had taken a profound toll on him and loved ones. The same media class get to announce his death. He leaves behind a wife and two children. Remember that next time the same media class morally grandstands about "protecting children".
bbc.co.uk
Jason Arday: Former Cambridge university professor found dead
Jason Arday was found "unresponsive" at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon, officials said.
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 14/08/2026
It would appear sending an alert warning about wildfires about two months late'll do it for the Government...
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 14/08/2026
Two derailments in the same number of days. Grass suffering from drought so badly that you'd be mistaken it wasn't sand from a distance. The climate crisis is here. The important question is what those in power are going to be doing about it. I'll put my bets on "nothing".
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 09/08/2026
Richie had a brilliant speech yesterday right after mine at #darlingtonpride but of course people hear his story of abuse at the hands of the cis people in his life, and they deflect onto trans people. Solidarity with you Richie, you absolutely smashed it, and amazing response.
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 28/07/2026
Playing Splatoon Raiders... damn this game is colourful.
The image shows a background that is bright orange with blue-grey accents which are squiggly lines. The character is an octoling from the franchise, and is wearing RCA cables to keep their hair containers. They're holding a mint green book and wearing bright red trousers. It's clear they are in the air while striking a pose.

This is a stage clear screen (this might not be too obvious for those not seeing this ALT text)
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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 26/07/2026
This whole thing actually makes me really upset. I think people being loving and intimate with each other is beautiful. The idea that two lovers kissing on a park bench is some sort of affront to public decency is genuinely obscene to me. I think public affection actually makes the world better.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 26/07/2026
A short statement following the events in Berlin yesterday.
White on black text throughout.

Statement reads:

The thoughts of LGBTIQA+ Greens are with CSD Berlin - Berlin Pride following the attack last night in Tiergarten, Berlin.

Pride events should be safe for all attendees, and no one should be injured or harmed.

Our thoughts are with the victims, family and friends of those affected.

LGBTIQA+ Greens stand in solidarity with the German LGBTIQA+ community at this difficult time.

End of statement. White Green Party logo, and imprint:

Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party) PO Box Green Party, London SE1P 6YL
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 25/07/2026
It was great to get to speak at Newcastle Pride after being invited to do so by Curious Arts, who are the organisers of the event. It seemed like it was potentially going to rain at one point, but there was no raining on our parade!
A banner for "Newcastle Pride" in front of a crowd. To the right of the shot is a stage with equipment, with flags on the two microphone stands.
There is a lot of people, cameras and rainbow banners.
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 19/07/2026
I am so happy to see my motion at @younggreens.bsky.social Convention pass unanimously, with 95 votes for and 0 against, which calls on the Young Greens to stand firmly with trans youth, and to oppose attacks on them.
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 18/07/2026
Uh huh... Uh huh... Interesting. Tell me more about how trans women are apparently a threat to women's safety.
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⚢ Wheypenwifestre 🔆 @nizzy.cc · 14/07/2026
A friend of mine is running in the Newcastle marathon to raise money for @notaphaseorg.bsky.social, please share and donate. Link below! tilt.fyi/buOkQdHJvT
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 13/07/2026
I am so pleased to have signed this, and I think anyone who wants to protect LGBT+ rights should do the same!
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 13/07/2026
Promoted by Pam Woolner on behalf ot the Green Party, c/o PO Box Green Party, London SE1P 6YL
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 10/07/2026
Reform beat Labour by 5 votes in High Fell in Gateshead. Properly close. It's far closer than it was in May. There was the added unknown of there being a Tory this time.
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Richie Daiches Barlow @thedogwalker.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Let me be very clear on this. Attitudes like this by Robinson will harm innocent people & put children in direct harm. I was trafficked by peadophiles for four entire years simply because of attitudes like this when I was a child & my community was targeted. www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teessid...
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Richie's childhood torture by mum for being gay and abuse by paedophiles
Richie Barlow was handed into care by his homophobic mum, where he says he was sexually assaulted and trafficked to a paedophile ring
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 04/07/2026
Very excited to get to work representing the North East region on this important committee. Thanks for your hard work over the years @miketually.bsky.social, and good luck in Darlington!
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 01/07/2026
I attended a People's Emergency Briefing this evening. I was the only councillor in the room. It felt great to listen to people, and my contributions about how people can help councillors such as myself went down incredibly well.
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 30/06/2026
On the final day of Pride Month, a local publication has published a story about me (and it's positive) and my win in Gateshead. www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
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Region's first openly trans councillor on the Green Party and 'wild' election
Melissa Harker was elected to represent the people of Bridges in Gateshead on May 7
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 30/06/2026
Who needs infrastructure when you can just spend more on the military? This is before you realise that some people consider modern day war tactics would be to undermine infrastructure.
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 26/06/2026
I finally got around to watching The Amazing Digital Circus this week and what a rollercoaster of emotions. It's quite rare for an animated show to really get the tears going. Some of the characters and the themes are too damn relatable.
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 25/06/2026
Oh so we're just blatantly allowing the NHS to do conversion practices if they just dangle the carrot of "health care services" in front of someone. Surely more analysis to come, but this draft bill is a joke. No bill would be better than this bill. Perhaps that's what Bridget Phillipson wants.
A screenshot of the draft bill to "end Conversion Practices". It reads:
(3) Conduct which (a) is carried out by a person towards an individual with such an intention, but (b) is carried out in the course of providing health care services to the individual concerned, is not a conversion practice unless the person acts in such a way that falls far below the standards reasonable expected of a person in their position.
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 23/06/2026
Man, hayfever is really messing me up. I love nature but it hates me. 😭
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 22/06/2026
Trans Apartheid. Continuation of puberty blocker ban for under 18s. Active removal of trans healthcare for trans youth. KSCIE and EHRC guidance. This, too, is Starmer's legacy. We really hope to see you bring this up more, @zackpolanski.bsky.social!
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 19/06/2026
Amazing to see that just stating to a political commentator that trans bathroom bans might be in part the reason people have ditched Labour and Starmer gets you blocked. This just shows the utter contempt that politically captured journalists have for the truth when it comes to trans rights.
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TG42Birder🇵🇸 @tg42birder.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
This story isn’t getting the coverage that the initial (and incorrect) allegations enjoyed.
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 18/06/2026
It was great to speak at @darlingtongreens.bsky.social' "Greens Rising" event yesterday and to stick around for an (alcohol free) tipple afterwards. Invite me down again! I just hope this time the A1(M) isn't closed next time... 😂
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 16/06/2026
God damn, I have been grumpy all the time I have had to do the job search. Think I have landed something good. At long last. Going from 9 hours to 9 months to find a job as a trans woman has been... a learning experience.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 16/06/2026
We quite rightly welcome the signing of the EDM by Siân, Hannah and Ellie. Fighting for trans rights is what Greens should be doing. It's a long-standing party policy that trans women are women, trans men are men and non-binary people are non-binary.
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 16/06/2026
Agree that a big difference between then and now is that we now have algos and lax moderation. Some of my best friends are people I met via IRC and forums in my early teens, when I struggled to make friends in person. Without them, I'd have hated my teen years, moreso than I did being trans.
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Mark Grimshaw @markgrimshawtism.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
At this point, I genuinely believe the entire public is being actively gaslit by both the media, and Esther Ghey herself, into forgetting that Brianna Ghey was murdered, by people she knew from school, in real life, who were partly influenced by transphobia, fuelled by the media and politicians.
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flyingrodent @flyingrodent.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
LOL at Starmer talking about how social media is bad because it “records every mistake”. We don’t all go on LBC and endorse crimes against humanity live on air, mate.
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BREAKING: PM bans social media for children.
"Today I can announce that the government will ban access to social media for all children under the age of 16".
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"I feel for this generation", says Starmer.
"We didn't have to deal with anything like this. A technology that intrudes into every corner of a life... almost impossible to escape... that records every mistake".
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What The Trans?! 🏳️‍⚧️ @whatthetrans.com · 13/06/2026
DURHAM TRANS PRIDE is underway! There's speakers, a stall about responding to the EHRC, and a generally chill picnic vibe. I'm here with this sign, come say hello, grab a sticker and have a natter
A sign saying "ask me about Trans Journalism"  laying on the grassThe same sign from the last image on the other side, it is covered in glitter making out the trans flag
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 12/06/2026
The rise of 'gender critical' organisations alongside a high volume of anti-trans media coverage has been mapped for the first time @amnestyuk.bsky.social 
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JK Rowling mentioned four times as often as actual trans people in media coverage of 'trans issues', research finds
The rapid rise of 'gender critical' organisations in the UK shows ahigh volume of anti-trans media coverage and increasing spending by 51 organisations
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 12/06/2026
I beg, nay, plead for the BBC to be broken up, and defunded. This is clear anti-trans bias from an organisation that is supposed to be impartial. The young people at WellBN were under the care of an endocrinologist... you know, hormone Drs... you know, the same Drs that sign off my private care.
bbc.co.uk
Dozens of children put at risk after gender care failures at GP clinic, inquiry finds
A safety inquiry into the WellBN clinic in Brighton found 78 children were potentially harmed after being given gender medication without proper checks.
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 10/06/2026
Here we are: forced detransition of trans youth. They know the harms that this will cause to trans teens and their families, and they just don't care. This country and this government is flagrantly indifferent to the mental and physical wellbeing of transgender youth.
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 08/06/2026
There is something profoundly cruel about the timing of such a statement being made and/or released. Of course, this is something that we, as trans people, probably now expect when we enter awareness periods, like Trans Day of Remembrance or Pride month, and it's all kinds of messed up.
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 05/06/2026
Nobody deserves to have their car firebombed for putting their head above the parapet and getting stuck in with activism in their communities. The point of democracy is that we can disagree, but we don't settle disagreements with arson or violence, but at the ballot box, or in political chambers.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 03/06/2026
Impractical, intrusive and inhumane - @rachelmillward.bsky.social responds to the ECHR guidance on behalf of Green Party leadership.
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 02/06/2026
Earlier this evening I visited the ONE Centre in Gateshead to speak to OUT North East and also did some t-shirt making with Gateshead Libraries.
Melissa in a black t-shirt standing in front of a background of squares of various shades of the pride flag and different languages.Melissa in front of some artwork backgrounds with a t-shirt that has various different words on it such as "pride", "positive vibes only" "born this way" and hearts, rainbows, etc on. She is smiling as she holds the t-shirt up.
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 02/06/2026
Segregation? Thoughts and prayers. Wonder if this would be the party line taken during the times of the Civil Rights movement.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 01/06/2026
We are writing to our leadership and elected representatives to express our utmost disappointment following the lack of Green voices during the Parliamentary debate on the Code of Practice, and we will be asking for urgent clarification on why this was the case.
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