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Elizabeth Taylor @elizabethtaylor47.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

This is racist on so many levels I don’t even know quite where to start

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

The contrast between the utterly sycophantic coverage this week of Kemi Badenoch, whose party has a truly atrocious electoral record under her leadership, and the utterly dismissive coverage of the Greens, tells you everything you need to know about media bias in the UK

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Why the Holborn and St Pancras By-Election Was a Good Result for the Green Party

The dismissive coverage of Zack Polanski’s party obscures a far bigger truth about the rise of the left in British politics

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 07/10/2026

Three years on, we remember the horrific events of October 7 and the wave of destruction in Gaza that has followed it. We call today, and every day, for an end to the violence, for peace and safety for all.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Phil Davies is a man who has given a huge amount to the Green Party, whose progressive politics and commitment to his principles I have admired for the several years I have known him. His resignation is a huge loss to the Green Party. leftfootforward.org/2026/10/depu...

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Wales Green Party deputy leader resigns over Zionism is racism motion

'This motion to me achieves nothing materially to help people in Palestine'

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 04/10/2026

Following the vote on the anti-Zionist policy at Green Party Conference, the 5 Green MPs, the Leader and Co-Deputy Leaders have issued a joint statement

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

My thoughts on tomorrow's conference motion 'Zionism is Racism’

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The "Zionism is racism" motion, to be debated at the Green Party conference tomorrow, will not advance the Palestinian cause one inch. But, if adopted, it would marginalise and discredit the party. There are powerful ways to confront the genocide. Toxic gesture politics isn't one of them.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our pension system doesn't just rely on state pensions though; we have a large private pension sector which brings provision up. As a Green I believe strongly in progressively taxing the wealthy, especially the super-rich. I also believe in intergenerational fairness, which the triple lock is not.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I don't disagree - I think any economically just social care settlement will need to address the sheer wealth disparity (while also ensuring it doesn't all get swallowed by the predatory private care industry).

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Pensioners are the richest UK demographic + have benefited from decades of preferential gov't policy, often at young people's expense. Pensioner poverty is real, but the triple lock is a regressive, inefficient way to address it. Green Party policy is to replace it with inflation uprating and UBI.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

On the train heading to help elect @zackpolanski.bsky.social - and bumped into fellow Green volunteers Adrian and Gudrun on the platform!

Adrian, Patrick and Gudrun on the Overground to Camden.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 24/09/2026

Healthcare should be there when you need it. No exceptions. Trans people deserve the same dignity, respect and access to care as everyone else.

Quote graphic. Headline reads: “When trust in healthcare is broken.”

Quote from Anthony Slaughter, Leader of the Wales Green Party:

“People had surgeries cancelled at the 11th hour, with no explanation or option to reschedule. These are people who had spent years preparing, both physically and mentally, for this life-affirming surgery.

In my own way, I was able to relate to that agonising wait. In the days leading up to planned surgery over recess, I underwent scheduled and serious surgery. You trust the system around you. For some, that trust has been broken.

What is important is that the voices and experiences of the trans community are amplified and understood. Gender-affirming healthcare saves lives. What this community needs now more than ever is decisive action, proof that their government will stand up for them and take the lead.”

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Bristol Green Party @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

That’s my Mayor! (We live in Bristol) Bristol City Council Leader Tony Dyer, represented Bristol and the UK’s Core Cities at the U20 Summit in New York, discussing how to tackle the great global challenges of our time. What can Bristol learn from Mamdani? 🤝

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It's brilliant to have Bristol City Council Leader and @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social Cllr Tony Dyer in New York with @mayor.nyc.gov and city leaders from around the world.

Zohran Mamdani and Tony Dyer speaking together at a conference meeting.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The rain and last-minute punctures couldn't stop @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social councillors from attending today's @kidicalmass.bsky.social bike ride! There was an amazing turnout despite the weather, in an excellent reminder of the importance of making our city safe and accessible for cycling.

Bristol Green Councillors Ed Plowden, Rob Bryher, David Wilcox and Patrick McAllister, with their bikes and smiling in the drizzle.

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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Yesterday I was so proud to talk about Bristol Green Party’s motion to become the UK’s first city of harm reduction to these harm reduction professionals at @bdpbristol.bsky.social and the Hep C Trust conference.

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Bristol Central Constituents! I want to take your renting experiences to the Prime Minister. Today I’ve launched the Bristol Central Renters’ Survey to get hard data on the reality of renting in our city. Use the link below to make your voice heard… forms.gle/q7QTeYrmNexG...

The image has a picture of Carla on the right-hand side with the Clifton Suspension Bridge in the background. Superimposed on the image is a clipboard that reads 'Bristol Central Renters Survey 2026'. At the bottom of the image, it says "I want to hear from you"

This image is predominantly a large clipboard graphic that reads:

"If you:
> Live in Bristol Central
> Rent Privately
> Have 5 minutes to spare

Then I want to hear from you.

Please fill out my short survey so I can take your experience of renting to the Prime Minister.

Link in Bio. "

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Great to be at the @transsolidarity.bsky.social event in Parliament today and to speak to so many amazing folk who took the trouble to come down and meet their MPs. I will never stop fighting for the rights of my trans siblings and the whole LGBTQ+ community.

Carla stands in in an old part of Westminster in front of a crowd of people. She is holding a sign that reads "Trans people deserve real equality" (the word real is underlined).

Carla stands in an old part of Westminster. She is in conversation with two people. They are all smiling.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Only slightly bleary-eyed as @robbryher.bsky.social and I head off to Coventry for the day to take part in a @local.gov.uk training day on Corporate Peer Challenges for councils! This is just one of the exciting opportunities for the Green Party now that we have our own LGA group.

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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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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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

An organised force of literal blackshirts occupied a major piece of infrastructure just as the leader of a far right political party was egging on violence towards peaceful protesters. The UK is heading down a very dark path - you only need to look to history to see that.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Jeju is a must-visit for South Korea. The lava cave walks are amazing and there are some lovely hikes up the mountain and hills.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Looking forward to helping steward #KidicalMass later this month! 🚴‍♂️

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The Canary has had a run of revolting antisemitic articles about the Green Party recently; individual Jewish members have been named and smeared with baseless allegations. If recent news is accurate, this poison is partly what's destroying the Canary from within. Solidarity with those affected.

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Elizabeth Taylor @elizabethtaylor47.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This is article is so exceptionally vile and deranged, even for the Canary. Complete and utter poison, as well as containing so many basic factual errors it’s almost just funny at a point.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

This looks like blatant illegality. It speaks to the arrogance of Farage and his far-right pals that they feel they can talk so openly like this - and clearly it's not the first time they've apparently knowingly broken the law on donations. Criminal investigations must follow.

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Feels good to be back at my desk in Parliament today. Special thanks to my amazing office staff here and in Bristol for all their hard work while I’ve been away. Being an effective MP is a huge team effort, and I’ve felt that more than ever recently. Let’s get going.

The image shows Carla Denyer MP at her desk in Westminster. The background is a red brick wall with white horizontal stripes. In the foreground, Carla sits at her desk with her arms folded, smiling at the camera.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Online is the worst option - none of the socialising and networking of conference, but with all the concomitant stressing. In person is great even if you're going by yourself because you get to actually meet people in person, often for the first time.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Carla's bravery in being open about her burnout and recovery - instead of just vanishing silently for a while as MPs are sometimes known to do - is only one of the reasons why all of us in @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social are so proud to have her as our MP. Welcome back Carla 💚

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

✍️ Some words on my return to Parliament this week, including a huge thanks to all my constituents for their understanding and compassion while I've been working on my recovery from burnout. I've been blown away by your kindness 🫶 Looking forward to getting back into things. Onwards and upwards 💚

Zack Polanski and Carla Denyer up Cabot Tower in Bristol, looking at the view

I want to say a huge thank you to all my constituents for their understanding and compassion while I have been working on my recovery from burnout. Thank you especially to those who sent me supportive messages during my time away, sharing your own stories of burnout and recovery, and words of advice. I have been blown away by your kindness. 🫶

I recognise that I have been enormously fortunate to have been able to take this time, and that many people faced with the same situation would not be so lucky. No one should be penalised for being too unwell to work, and no one should have to jeopardise recovery because of job insecurity. This is something I am determined to change.

As anyone who’s ever had serious health issues can tell you, recovery isn’t linear, but I am making good progress, so I will be heading back to Parliament this week on a phased return.

I’m really looking forward to getting back into things and working alongside my amazing colleagues and inspiring constituents to make a positive impact together.
And so it was great timing that Zack visited Bristol again this weekend (appearing at Forwards Festival yesterday), and we were able to catch up over coffee this morning.

In a world where the UK government’s response to wildfires and droughts ravaging our communities is to temporarily ban disposable BBQs (whilst still considering expanding oil and gas production in the North Sea 🤯), the need for us Green politicians has never been clearer. There is much to do.

Onwards and upwards 💚

Carla Denyer

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Bristol Water is imposing a hosepipe ban. More details at the link below. The UK needs to renationalise water and build more reservoirs! We have spent decades letting these problems pile up and the bill is coming due at a time of increasing climate breakdown. www.bristolwater.co.uk/hosepipe-ban

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Hosepipe restrictions are being introduced

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David Lewis @davidclewis.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

18 August 2026 at 16:44
Threads is used by people who think they run the country; Bluesky is used by people who think they ought to run the country; X is used by the people who actually do run the country; Instagram is used by the wives of the people who run the country; Linkedln is used by people who own the country; TikTok is used by people who think the country ought to be run by another country; and Facebook is used by people who think it is.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Surprise Yes, Minister, in this economy? Superb. 10/10, no notes.

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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Good to see a rogue landlord served some justice. The tenants deserve better compensation than this though and their rights need to be strengthened. www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...

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Landlord fined after leaving tenant with no electricity for winter months

"I hope it sends a clear message that we will continue to support residents who are affected by unlawful landlord practices"

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

So much of Bristol's infrastructure has been neglected for decades. The Greens have a plan to fix that, but sometimes events overtake. Investigations into Pero's Bridge are ongoing to get it back into operation as soon as possible.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

* true here means purely financial cost, ignoring the many externalities of AI usage.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

This is an issue that will impact the entire economy - not just rail. Right now, AI companies are effectively loss-leading and token prices do not truly reflect their true* cost. What happens when that changes and they jack up the price, likely after users have locked themselves into dependency?

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

A lovely afternoon to be walking around Cumberland Basin and Spike Island with Avon Riversides, discussing the future of flood defence and housing developments in the area.

Patrick on the bridge with the New Cut in the background.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I had such a good time at Bristol Harbour Festival this weekend! It was great to see some brilliant acts and how everyone was enjoying the events so much.

Patrick overlooking the Amphitheatre and main stage.

Patrick overlooking the Harbour with the Goram Homes "Bristol is our Home" hoarding opposite.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The right decision from my party, given the below - there is no purpose in us playing into Farage's self-indulgent stunt. Looking forward to Count Binface taking out the trash. bsky.app/profile/gree... "We won't be standing a candidate in the by-election" - Hannah Spencer.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

This way he can (incorrectly) claim he wanted to refresh his mandate to beat the investigation (not how that works and he knows it), but that "the establishment knew he was too dangerous and the case was faulty", so they conspired to eject and defeat him.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Theory: Farage *wants to lose* his by-election. He clearly doesn't like being an MP. If he'd just resigned he'd clearly be running from scrutiny. But *losing* means leaving with his head held high claiming "establishment stitch-up", and he can keep grifting from the sidelines with no scrutiny.

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Nigel Farage resigns as MP for Clacton, triggering by-election which he says he will stand in

The Reform UK leader's statement follows reports he failed to declare financial support from an ally. He has also faced questions over an unregistered £5m gift from a donor.

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A great article from Tom Woolmore in Verdant about Green Party defence policy. "Progressives absolutely can and must have the difficult discussions required in these times of global instability, and we are entirely capable of coming up with the robust answers this country desperately needs."

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Beyond 'Increase Defence Spending': A Progressive Case for Security — Verdant

Guest blog by Tom Woolmore (Centre for Statecraft and National Security)

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Matt Badlose can get stuffed with this racist, ignorant hate. Yassin works incredibly hard representing one of the UK's most deprived wards; now as Lord Mayor he upholds Bristol's values of unity, respect and inclusion. I'm proud to call him a colleague and friend.

A Facebook post from Matt Goodwin reading: The new Lord Mayor of Bristol was a Somali REFUGEE.
Yassin Mohamud said that “unity was his biggest priority,” according to the BBC.
He was sworn into office this May.
This is the state of Britain in 2026.
We should NOT have former refugees running our cities.

There is a photo of Yassin in his official regalia.

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