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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Met with Camden Leaseholders Forum this morning to hear about leasehold issues in Holborn and St Pancras. I was disappointed to hear they had been promised a dedicated councillor for leaseholders but this was reneged on by Camden Council. As MP I'll hold the council to account.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 01/10/2026
📺 Watch our Party Political Broadcast tonight. Tune in on ITV1 and BBC One, or via our social media channels.
Green Party advert for party political broadcast, with picture of Zack Polanski. 

Text reads: Party Political Broadcast. Thursday, October 1. ITV 1: 6.25pm. BBC 1: 6.55pm.
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Brendan Hark! T'is nearly Halloween. @brendanjharkin.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Now watch and see as arrests in the wake of this, for standing on a road, prompt triumphant posting from Unionist politicians and calls for more arrests which you will quite literally NEVER see them posting for the men who burnt families out of their homes the past 3 summers (and in future).
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 30/09/2026
When operated at full capacity this data centre would use the energy equivalent to over two million homes. Its emissions would exceed the legal limit in Dumfries and Galloway by almost double. This application must be rejected.
STV News. Plans submitted for 'world's largest' data centre at former nuclear power station. The Scottish Greens have warned that the proposal would put a massive straight on Scotland's energy grid.
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ndandardsgreens.bsky.social @ndandardsgreens.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Good on @zackpolanski.bsky.social to point out Purnell, a previous chief executive of Flint Global. The company lobbied for, alongside Amazon and BP, Thames Water. Now Purnell is chief of staff in Labour. It rings of Starmer hiring Blairites such as Peter Mandelson and casts doubt on Burnham.
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Alex Mace @alexmace.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Off to Green Party conference in Brighton today. Looking forward to what new party policy we make that Labour supporters dismiss as "crazy", "nuts" and "weird", and then copy next year at their own conference. We lead, they follow.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Great afternoon in Kentish Town! One week today we can make history in Holborn & St Pancras - voting for rent controls, water nationalisation and action to tackle the climate crisis. We can only do it with your help! Join here: linktr.ee/HSP_6thGreenMP
Zack with two young people on the street holding vote Zack signsStaff and volunteers gathering outside cafe palestinaVote Zack Polanski sign going up in barber window Zack and a selfie with a woman on the street
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This is how you deal with the DUP’s Jonathan Buckley when he attempts to demonise migrants while talking about Drumcree. Well done Gerry! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 30/09/2026
I'm considering writing something up on the Man City stuff for non football fans, why it's so much bigger than football and how Andy Burnham is already putting his thumb on the scales in favour of authoritarians. Anyone interested?
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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 30/09/2026
Some of the political journalists could do with looking very closely at Andy Burnham, his time as Mayor of Manchester, and the Man City owners. I'll shut up about football now.
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ndandardsgreens.bsky.social @ndandardsgreens.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Solidarity to you in return and hope answers are provided!
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 30/09/2026
Scotland shouldn't be providing resources to support and facilitate marches that cause fear and division in communities. The Scottish Government and Police Scotland must ensure officers are never deployed to events like this again.
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ndandardsgreens.bsky.social @ndandardsgreens.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
No more backbenchers for the uni-party. More voices to hold them to account! Vote for @zackpolanski.bsky.social on October 8th
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Tony Bird @tonybirdlondon.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Leafletting in Kentish Town this afternoon - 500 of these delivered
Green Party leaflet with a picture of Zack Polanski.
Let's fix Camden's housing crisis. A Green MP to challenge the Labour Government and Labour Council
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ndandardsgreens.bsky.social @ndandardsgreens.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I'm not sure comparing any politician to Thatcher is a ringing endorsement...
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ndandardsgreens.bsky.social @ndandardsgreens.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Good on @zackpolanski.bsky.social to point out Purnell, a previous chief executive of Flint Global. The company lobbied for, alongside Amazon and BP, Thames Water. Now Purnell is chief of staff in Labour. It rings of Starmer hiring Blairites such as Peter Mandelson and casts doubt on Burnham.
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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"If you vote Lab you just get another backbench MP who will vote with the govt.. if you vote Green the worst case scenario is you.. get the Lab MP you might have got anyway, but the best case.. is you get an ind Green MP.. who can push Burnham.." @zackpolanski.bsky.social on the by-election
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
He posted it because he thought he could get away with it. Now he is pretending it was a joke. We think it’s obvious the only joke here is McDowell himself. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/area/armagh/...
belfasttelegraph.co.uk
‘I really need to learn social media better’: TUV deputy leader admits Drumcree crowd image was AI-enhanced
The deputy leader of the TUV has said he “needs to learn social media better” after admitting to posting an AI image that greatly enhanced the number of loyalists attending a rally over Drumcree.
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Alexandra Lanes @ajlanes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I’ve heard decent people I respect describe Burnham’s speech as the most consequential of their lifetimes. For trans people - not mentioned at all - it has no consequences beyond the continuation of our demonisation and exclusion.
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Queer Greens NI @queergreensni.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We accept no crypto sugar daddies here! Climate action must be pushed and insisted on, we are in the middle of an emergency.
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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🍕Ed Miliband said on Sunday that he is “happy to have a chat” with us. He told Andrew Marr he doesn’t think “anyone intended to have those people [Lift The Ban signholders] criminalised.” Well, Ed Miliband, it’s time to turn your words into deeds. Deproscribe Palestine Action.
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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
".. the argument starts to become whether you will split the progressive vote.." @zackpolanski.bsky.social : "I don't think you can describe Labour as a progressive vote. They are still arresting pensioners for holding carboard signs saying 'I support Palestine Action'" 🎯
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 30/09/2026
"Privatised water has failed and must be taken into public ownership now."
PRIVATISED WATER HAS FAILED. WE NEED PUBLIC OWNERSHIP NOW.

ADRIAN RAMSAY
MP FOR WAVENEY VALLEY

"The Prime Minister is right that water must be run for public good and not profit and that the public is very clear that water should be taken back into public control and end the scandal of sewage in our rivers and seas. Unfortunately, the Prime Minister’s words in his speech today gave no commitment to this, just that at some point in the future there will be more regulation. This isn’t good enough. 

Privatised water has failed and must be taken into public ownership now so we can start to fix the crumbling infrastructure."

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Green Elects @greenelects.world · 30/09/2026
The Austrian Greens are polling at 19% in Vienna, up two points compared to the previous poll. 📈 In the 2020 Vienna state election, the Greens had their best-ever showing, winning 14.8% of the vote. Now, they are polling at nearly 20%. Immense. 💥
Bar graph depicting results of an IFDD/W24 poll from 29 September 2026, on Vienna state voting intention, with percent changes from 26 June 2026, showing the Social Democratic Party on 35%, down 1%, the Freedom Party on 26%, up 1%, the Greens on 19%, up 2%, NEOS on 7%, down 2%, and the People's Party on 7%, down 1%
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 30/09/2026
“We need to make sure our bills get lower. This is absolutely vital. It frees people up to contribute to society. It ends up helping our economy so much more.” Rachel Millward on why bringing down household bills benefits everyone.
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Cleona @cleonaw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Andy Burnham may be saying the right things, but he's still arresting people protesting genocide, still drilling for more chaos-inducing oil fields. A new Labour backbencher won't challenge him. We need Green Party MPs representing real people's interests, and Zack especially! #voteZack #voteGreen 💚
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Campaigning With Zack Polanski In Holborn & St Pancras - Episode 2
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It was an honour and a privilege to be welcomed to Crossroads Women's Centre in Kentish Town and meet with women who have been fighting for change for so many years. The work women do is too often ignored and devalued - I gave my promise that as MP here I'll stand with them.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 30/09/2026
A fairer voting system can't wait until after the next general election. We need electoral reform now.
WE NEED FAIR VOTING BEFORE THE NEXT ELECTION
 
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MP FOR NORTH HEREFORDSHIRE
 
"The PM cannot acknowledge the unfairness of a system capable of handing power to a government with a minority of the vote share, and then say the answer is to let that happen exactly once more before he fixes it.
 
Burnham must act with urgency to immediately jumpstart the National Commission, guarantee timely progress, and ensure its recommendations are delivered in time for a fairer voting system to be in place at the next general election."

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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 30/09/2026
There we go. The former Mayor of Manchester, who was very cosy with the owners of Manchester City who have been found guilty of the biggest cheating scandal in British football, would be "really concerned" if they sold the club www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Andy Burnham 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell up after rule breaches
The prime minister compares the allegations against Man City to the plight of his own club Everton.
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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 30/09/2026
State of Burnham. Just throwing the club he's supposed to support under the bus by comparing their charge of spending a bit too much that they completed accepted with industrial scale cheating by Manchester City who are still lying about it to this day.
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Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Really pleased to speak at various events and propose motions at the Green Party conference this year. On Friday, I'll be running the conference's first panel alongside Lydia and Emma, discussing the defence and security case for climate resilience.
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Bradford District Green Party @bradfordgreens.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
📣 Bingley Greens have launched a petition calling on Bradford Council to explain why Cottingley’s play area has gone over 20 years without an upgrade. ✍️ Sign and share the petition calling for the reinstatement of previously withdrawn funding ⬇️
Graphic from Green Party Bradford District showing a children’s playground in a large grassy park, with hills and houses in the background. Three people are pictured in the foreground, from left to right: Rachael Drucquer, Cath Bacon and John Brazendale. Large text reads, “BINGLEY GREENS LAUNCH PLAYGROUND PETITION”. The Green Party Bradford District logo appears at the top.
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Queer Greens NI @queergreensni.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Come join Queer Greens at Belfast Pride tomorrow! Plus come check out these Green Pride events tonight and tomorrow morning
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 24/07/2026
This is just a glimpse of what's to come without immediate action. It’s time to treat Scotland's wildfire risk as the national emergency it is. That means investing in prevention, early warning systems, and restoring the natural habitats that make our landscapes more resilient.
dailyrecord.co.uk
Devastating images show aftermath of wildfires that ripped through Cairngorms
Dramatic pictures of the charred landscape taken by those fighting the fire have highlighted the scale of the damage caused by the inferno.
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End Deportations Belfast @enddbelfast.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Important rally on Saturday in Portrush. Racism has no place in our communities! Reject racism. 📆 Sat 25 July 📍 Station Square, Portrush ✊ Parade through town: 4pm
Say no to racism. NIPSA graphic.

Racism has no place in our communities!

We will stand alongside Causeway Trade Union Council this Saturday as they continue their decade-long campaign for a permanent, purpose-built skatepark in Portrush and reject racism occurring across the North Coast and beyond.

📆 Sat 25 July
📍 Station Square, Portrush
🛹 Skating from 11am
✊ Parade through town: 4pm
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 24/07/2026
Last year, Louise Haigh said Israel's actions in Gaza were "nothing less than a genocide." Now she's in the Cabinet, will she stand by those words and help end the UK's complicity in it?
Dated 24 July 2026 letter on Green Party letterhead addressed to a Louise Haigh who is now foreign secrtary. It cites her previous words in parliament where she called Israel's impossible to conclude it was anything less than a genocide. The letter urges action over the genocide in Gaza, citing UN findings, asking about sanctions and recognition, and signed by the Green Party leader Zack Polanski.
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ndandardsgreens.bsky.social @ndandardsgreens.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
I thought we were a menace? Going up in the world I guess! www.greenpartyni.org
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Green Party Northern Ireland
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Congratulations to Andy Burnham. But this isn’t a team of advisers which looks like challenging wealth and power. The race for Greater Manchester mayor starts today and it’s Greens v Reform.
Burnham advised by ex BOE, Goldman economists ahead of UK pm bid.
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Join us as we launch our new Charter! 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/ppni-chart...
PPNI CHARTER LAUNCH 

* PROGRESSIVE PERSPECTIVES
* LIVE MUSIC
* PROGRESSIVE STALLS

- Saturday 11h July
- 1pm to 4pm
- Vault Artist Studios, Bedford St, Belfast
- Venue fully accessible

FREE ADMISSION!
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Brendan Hark! T'is nearly Halloween. @brendanjharkin.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Photos from Mid East Antrim Pride are up now. brendanjharkin.myportfolio.com/mid-east-ant...
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Wonderful time in Norfolk and Suffolk. Local Greens are doing brilliant work offering hope to so many communities. On my way to Greater Manchester to launch our campaign for Mayor!
Annette and Zack with members and supporters in Ipswich Zack speaking with a Young Green
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 20/06/2026
Meet Geraldine Coggins. Greater Manchester councillor, Green group leader, straight talking anti-austerity campaigner - and your Green candidate for Greater Manchester Mayor.
Graphic announcing Geraldine Coggins as the Green Party canidate for the Greater Manchester Mayor. 

There is a pic of Geraldine smiling with her name below and the wording Greater Manchester Mayoral Candidate.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Who's feeling fired up for the Greens to win the Mayor of Manchester? This is it. It's on! 💚🚀 Join.greenparty.org.uk
join.greenparty.org.uk
Join the Green Party
Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Get along & support @meapride.bsky.social in Ballymena today if you can. ✊🏻🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Mid & East Antrim Pride logo
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 20/06/2026
Pride is a celebration, but it's also a protest. Greens will always stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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ndandardsgreens.bsky.social @ndandardsgreens.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Another shocker from the 'protecting women and children' crowd. They should be ashamed of themselves
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Green Party Northern Ireland @greenpartyni.org · 18/06/2026
Children are being dragged into racist violence by adults who stay in the shadows. That’s not community protection, it’s exploitation. Join us to protect children, confront racism and confront the networks behind it. 💚 greenpartyni.org/join #GreenPartyNI #NoToRacism
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Join the Green Party
Join the Green Party NI from just £2 a month - the only party that puts people & planet first, and fights for a fair future for everyone.
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Green Party Northern Ireland @greenpartyni.org · 18/06/2026
Children should never be driven into racist violence to clear debts or do the bidding of criminals. What we’re seeing is not “community protection”, it is child abuse, grooming and exploitation. Ten of those arrested in Belfast last week were children. The youngest was 12.  1/3
Green Party social graphic on a green background showing two Irish News article screenshots tilted side by side. The left headline says teenagers were ferried to Belfast race riots to clear paramilitary drug debts, and the right says more than one in four arrested for Belfast race-hate riots were children. White curved text at the top reads “JOIN THE DOTS,” with a dotted arrow pointing between the two articles. Green Party logo and imprint appear at the bottom.
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ndandardsgreens.bsky.social @ndandardsgreens.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
All the best to the Manchester Greens!
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Peter Welsh @peterwelsh68.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
A Greener Manchester Mayor sounds pretty good to me. All Greens on Deck! 💚 #BeeBusSummer
Brightly lit tram at night in Central Manchester
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