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Cllr Max McLoughlin

@midlandmax.bsky.social
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Councillor for Shirley South and Green Group Leader on Solihull Council For: PR, support for communities and environment Against: Prejudice 🗳=💚 ⚽️= #AVFC

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The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
If you don’t like being called a racist, maybe don’t make a career of saying things that appeal to racists, don’t create a political party that keeps attracting racist candidates, don’t fawn over racist world leaders, and don’t make a convicted racist the guest of honour at your party conference.
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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Blatant xenophobic lies, specifically designed to foster racism and promote a far-right ideology MUST be called out and Reform MUST be held to account. www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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Royal Parks say no evidence to back Nigel Farage’s claim that migrants are eating their swans – UK politics live
Reform UK leader claimed swans and carp being eaten from parks by ‘people from different cultures’
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Sad news. Greens down 2%. Better news. It's a mistake and we're actually up 2%. Best news. Membership is still leaping up every single day. Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
I think they're banking on inequality rising faster than sea levels... Or to mix metaphors from the lockdowns "we're all in the same storm, we're not all in the same boat" We cannot trust oil executives to do the right thing.
First panel: A cartoon of a wealthy man and woman on a penthouse balcony. She says " the world economic Forum has identified inequality and climate change as the two biggest global risks."

Second panel: it zooms out to show their apartment tower is being eroded by sea level, with cranes building new layers on top. He says "as long as the inequality rises faster than the oceans we should be ok"
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
LETS GO!!!! Join.greenparty.org.uk
Reform suffer drop in polls following conference whilst greens have polanksi bounce.
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
What's causing the housing crisis in the UK? 🚤 Reform think it's the 40k people that arrived by irregular means. 🏡 Over 300k households presented as homeless in each of the last 2 years. 🏚️There are 1.5 million vacant or unoccupied dwellings in the UK. 💰190k properties in the UK are foreign owned
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Congratulations @zackpolanski.bsky.social on your election as Leader! Thank you Ellie & Adrian.
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Been a very tiring and depressing week at Solihull Council. The psychodrama of the Conservative group has done serious harm to the reputation of the authority. There are laws and guidance on how things operate FOR GOOD REASON! It’s to protect the effective functioning of local government.
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
A very controversial meeting of Council this evening. An unprecedented 6 motions being considered. 3 of them relate to a lack of democratic norms on the Council, proposed by the Green Group, Lib Dems, and Independents. A Conservative motion attempts to remove independent chairs of scrutiny!
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
I just voted against proscribing Palestine Action, a civil disobedience group, as a terrorist organisation. But I'm furious that in doing so, the government forced me and others to vote against proscribing two other clearly terrorist groups. Cynical and dangerous from govt.
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
This isn’t going to end well.
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Jo Bird @jobirdjobird.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
*Green MPs will be voting against the two-tier Welfare Bill It’s very shameful the Labour MP for Birkenhead is one of the 10 Labour MPs sponsoring the PIP Bill.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 29/06/2025
As another heatwave hits the UK, the UK Green Building Council have said the UK’s schools, care homes and offices are not equipped for the effects of global heating. We need a maximum working temperature and urgent adaptation to protect people from the effects of extreme heat.
REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.
WE NEED A MAXIMUM WORKING TEMPERATURE
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Edge O. Erin @edgeoerin.com · 18/06/2025
Bluesky is dying?! Really? Repost if you're still actively using Bluesky and not posting on X. www.spectator.co.uk/article/blue...
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Bluesky is dying
Bluesky was invented to create a nicer space than Twitter. The problem is that too few people have joined and most are smug and boring.
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Trussell @trusselluk.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
❗️ Cutting disability support won’t help people back into work. And it won’t help people who are already working. Shockingly, cuts could drive 3.2 MILLION people deeper into hardship.
Screenshot of an article in The Guardian that reads: Our £5bn disability benefits cuts will stop welfare state collapsing, says Kendall. Red lines are on top of the text to cross bits out and the amends now read: Our £7bn disability benefits cut will drive 3.2m into deeper hardship.
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Doing the same thing and expecting a different result is the definition of insanity. So why are Solihull Conservatives cutting funding and expecting services to improve? They would rather call the cuts “service transformation”. Orwell would be proud. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
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More than 60 council staff accept resign-for-cash scheme
'Austerity does not work' opposition councillors voice concerns as plans to reduce staff numbers finalised
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Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Such sad news that Stroud icon and Green luminary John Marjoram died this morning He was driven by his love for other people and the planet and his desire for peace His grasp of political strategy was extraordinary and laid the groundwork for the success we're now seeing as Greens #RestInPower
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
🧵 1/7 Solihull's Democratic deficit: Tuesday evening I met the outgoing and incoming Leaders of Solihull Council to discuss appointments to outside bodies of the Council. 41 positions were contested and the incoming Leader expressed a wish to reduce the time dignitaries watched voting.
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
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Solihull councillors quit ruling group in shock move
'No falling out' - new council leader responds as councillors quit ruling group
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Rejecting something doesn’t change the fact it was said, or who said it before. You cannot hold two opposing positions simultaneously. We heard it. We see it. We know what was meant. For those looking for a better alternative: join.greenparty.org.uk
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 12/05/2025
How can we rebalance the economy so it work for everyone, not just the super rich? Tune into Channel 4 at 19:55 to watch the Political Slot presented by Green Party Deputy Leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social
THE POLITICAL SLOT
Monday 12 May 19.55
Zack Polanski
Green Party Deputy Leader
REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.
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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Less than a year after the country saw racist riots, I'm deeply concerned to see the PM following Reform's agenda. We all want to live in united communities but that requires investment. And won't be helped by divisive rhetoric.
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
If it took this article to shock anyone’s support for Reform then they either weren’t paying attention, or it was never about making things better. Reform sells a poison that the buyer hopes will be taken by their enemies. Labour are harming themselves and the country by using it in government.
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 29/04/2025
How to call your bank by dialling just 3 numbers… simply dial 1-5-9! Then you know it’s legit, watch the video for more info. Please share, the more people know, the fewer will be scammed.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 03/05/2025
🚀 Following Thursday's election we've reached a new record high 859 councillors on 181 councils! 💚 The Green Party is the only party offering a real alternative to the tired old parties. Join the Green Party today to help us keep delivering real hope and real change ⤵️
LOCAL ELECTIONS 2025
Results
859 GREEN COUNCILLORS
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 01/05/2025
💚 Thank you for voting Green! Want to be part of a winning team? Join the Green Party today ⤵️ join.greenparty.org.uk?mtm_campaign...
LOCAL ELECTIONS 2025 Results 

 

Thank you 

 

With photo of Zack Polanski, Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay 

 

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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Pope Francis wasn’t afraid to be outspoken on matters of injustice, whoever was affected. He was a powerful and compassionate advocate for those without hope and for our planet. He spoke truth to power, and reminded us that empathy and compassion are essential. His work will live on in others 🕊️
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
What I remember with particular gratitude is his extraordinary environmental leadership, on what he called “care for our common home”, with the publication of Laudato Si’ www.vatican.va/content/fran...
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Laudato si' (24 May 2015) | Francis
Encyclical Letter Laudato si' of the Holy Father Francis on care for our common home (24 May 2015)
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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 19/04/2025
In Manchester, where buses have been in public control since January, average fares have reduced by 15%, usage is up 4% on the year, punctuality is up on major routes by ~80%, and revenue is 4% over target. Public control is good start - next stop public ownership!
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
We are in an environmental crisis. There was a recent incident in Shirley that is being investigated. It’s one symptom of the ideology that believes “there is no social cost”. Negative externalities harm people and planet. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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England's serious water pollution incidents at 10-year high
Campaigners release official data showing the most serious pollution incidents in England are double the target.
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
This was information in my English Language A-Level, many years ago. Some prejudice seems innocuous, but what starts in subtle language, often ends with more serious discrimination. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Birmingham accent ranked ‘most hated’ on BBC’s unofficial league table, Kate Adie reveals
Journalist shares details of broadcaster’s dislike for Brummie accent as archives of her life and career to be catalogued
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
There was someone in Solihull that would put red food colouring in the fountain in Mell Square in my childhood. The fountain is no longer there, but the practice is. The idea that this was a criminal act is ludicrous.
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
This is a symptom of a national problem. Services are underfunded Inequality pushes more people into needing support. This isn’t fair on those who need or work in those services. There is a solution: the super wealthy can pay a little more to fund services. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Dad whose baby died says Solihull Council still failing children
Matt Purssell shares his grief over the loss of four-month-old daughter Francesca in 2022.
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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
It was brilliant to meet Jiggy earlier today, an incredibly powerful advocate for how disabled people need support, not cuts to benefits while the wealthiest are protected.
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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 28/03/2025
We took over the giant screen at Farage’s big rally in Birmingham
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
We absolutely need this in Solihull. We’ve seen new cycling infrastructure put in, but some of it is so poor that cyclists don’t want to use it. Parts work well, but usage is impacted by junctions and choke points that stop lanes being routes or networks.
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Hearing people try to answer “what Labour stands for now?” are struggling to answer it. When you look at “who Labour stands for now?” it’s easier to answer. The numbers are out. The poorest and people with disabilities are being hurt most by them: www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
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Unsung Britain bears the brunt • Resolution Foundation
This briefing note analyses the choices the Government has made in the context of an awkward backdrop to the 2025 Spring Statement.
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Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @brumcjc.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
If you ever want your faith restored in the people of Birmingham stand on a bridge for an hour in Town with some anti-racist banners. Heartening support from drivers this evening. See you Friday, 6pm, Utilita Arena: bit.ly/3Dk7ISg 💚 #StopFarage #RefugeesWelcomeHere #brumunited
Banner drop. Anti-racist campaigners stand on a bridge in Birmingham city centre above traffic with banners saying, 'stand up to racism', 'protet Farge' and 'refugees welcome here'
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
There are tough decisions in government. I’m sure closing tax havens wouldn’t be popular with press owners. It would be fairer than cutting support to the most vulnerable.
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Rachel Reeves is right that the world has changed - so why won’t she change her strategy to reflect it? Rigid adherence to arbitrary fiscal rules & refusing wealth taxes is a political choice that’s causing huge pain & harm, as well as laying out the welcome mat for the populists at Reform UK
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Can anyone explain to me why Labour still oppose Proportional Representation when: 1. If they want to form a government again, they will need to do it with other parties 2. Their membership voted for this as policy 3. Every party’s voters support PR over FPTP (except Conservatives)?
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
This 👇 As old as “bread and circuses”, except they don’t want you to have bread and they always turn government into a circus.
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Can the government please explain how you can be “working with” people with disabilities, and also arrive at cutting support to them by £5 billion? Again the government shows that marginalised communities are an easier target than taxing the super wealthy.
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Absolutely! 👏 Now, how do we get the government to: a) understand this b) have the human decency to act to redress it?
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
@tamhauyu.bsky.social Welcome to the @greenparty.org.uk 💚 You are amongst many others recovering from the disappointment of other parties and their lack of principles.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
🎉 A huge welcome to our new councillor for @greenparty.org.uk in Lewisham. 🙌🏼 A proud champion for migrants, a clear and effective voice against austerity and a voice of solidarity with Palestine. 💚 Welcome @tamhauyu.bsky.social!
Zack, Hau-Yu,Nick with Hau-Yus residents, supporters and Green Party members.
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Momentum Magazine @momentummag.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
As avid cyclists, we know that not all bike lanes are created equal. Some bike lanes are the stuff of dreams, while others, unfortunately, are nothing short of nightmares. momentummag.com/worst-bike-l...
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The worst bike lanes on the planet as submitted by our readers
Fasten your helmets and saddle up for a tour of the worst bike lanes on the planet from the absurd to the downright dangerous
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
“The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members”. By these standards all recent Conservative governments and the current Labour government are failing society as a whole. We were promised “change”, not “pocket change”.
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
“Mental health conditions are overdiagnosed, Streeting says” Not sure Wes is qualified to say this. Maybe say “too many people are suffering with poor mental health”. You could then provide support and treatment for those people, like a responsible government. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Mental health conditions are overdiagnosed, Streeting says
Wes Streeting says too many young people are "being written off", as he defends upcoming welfare reforms.
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Cllr Max McLoughlin @midlandmax.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
The work MND Association do is incredible. I’ve had the privilege of supporting them in the past. A diagnosis is scary and isolating for patients and carers. Helping to navigate the journey and holding the hands of those impacted is life changing. MNDA support people when they feel most alone.
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