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Serena Ralston

@serenaralston.bsky.social
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Green Party Councillor for Clifton Down, Bristol. Comms specialist, writer, urban planning anorak. English cyclist envying the Dutch. Christian. Views own.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 03/10/2026
“We don’t want the tech billionaires' post-human reality. We want this world. The soil between our toes.” Rachel Millward on choosing a future built for people, not billionaires.
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 21h
The ‘Zionism is Racism’ motion has passed at Green Party conference. While there are many parts of the motion I can agree with, there are some that I could not, so I did not vote for it. Here is a joint statement from the Green Party leadership team and all of us Green MPs:
Joint statement: 

As Greens, we will always uphold universal human rights.
We will never tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.
We will continue to stand in opposition to genocide, ethnic cleansing, apartheid and the illegal occupation.
We will continue to call out the heinous crimes of the Netanyahu government.
And we will continue to work to ensure that the Green Party is an anti-racist party in every way. 
We know there is no conflict between supporting the rights of Palestinians and the rights of Jewish people.

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Rachel Milward
Mothin Ali
Siân Berry MP
Ellie Chowns MP
Carla Denyer MP
Adrian Ramsay MP
Hannah Spencer MP
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Serena Ralston @serenaralston.bsky.social · 20h
Come and join us! We need you!
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I'm so pleased Zack made a Fair Rents Guarantee a key part of his conference speech - keeping up pressure on govt on behalf of the millions of renters who have no choice but to transfer an unsustainable and growing proportion of their income straight into the bank accounts of landlords.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Labour just don't get it. They don't get how scared people are with extreme weather becoming our new normal. We need voices in parliament that will force them to take wildfires seriously, not quietly shirk responsibility.
Revealed: government quietly dropped plan to orepare England for wildfires
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
💚 a guaranteed job for every 18-24 year old 💚 a plan to bring failing water companies into public ownership by Christmas 💚 standing up for an inclusive and welcoming Britain So proud of our Deputy Leaders @rachelmillward.bsky.social @mothinali.bsky.social
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Join us on Sunday for our huge action day in Holborn & St Pancras actionnetwork.org/events/0409-...
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the 1st BIG DAY
📣 Calling all TEAM 6th GREEN MP 📣 🚨THIS SUNDAY is Our 1st BIG DAY. 📌 Join us at 10am next to Primrose Hill Cafe for the first BIG DAY OUT of the Parliamentary By-Election to get our 6th Green MP. ...
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Serena Ralston @serenaralston.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Calling all Greens! The Holborn & St Pancras by-election is only five days away! Come and help campaign for the brilliant @zackpolanski.bsky.social @greenparty.org.uk We need you! It’s great fun and I’ve met lots of lovely friendly people today.
Out campaigning with lovely people Old pub in Kentish TownOn my way to campaign in Holborn &St Pancras by election
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I've pushed the government to end unaffordable rents every day I’ve been an MP, and before then. It's a national scandal that thousands of ordinary people are forced to limit themselves & their life chances just to keep up with sky-high rents. This would be a much-needed reset👇
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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 01/10/2026
Repealing Thatcher's ban on public ownership of water companies is only meaningful if Andy Burnham brings water into public ownership Over 9 in 10 of us want our water in public ownership. Let's do it, starting with Thames Water
Screenshot of Independent article that includes a quote from Cat Hobbs that says, "Cat Hobbs, director of public ownership campaign We Own It, repeated calls for Thames Water to be nationalised urgently.  She said: “Repealing the ban on public ownership of water companies is a welcome step in the right direction, but it is far from meeting the scale of the crisis.  “Thames Water should have been in special administration yesterday.  “It is in £20 billion of debt and teetering on the brink of financial collapse.  “The only option to keep it privatised is to hand it over to a group of US hedge funds.  “How can this Government be serious about their promise to reverse Thatcher’s legacy of privatisation, if they are not urgently bringing it into public hands?”"
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Northern & proud 👊 @gazlancs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Boris Johnson became PM based on these promises He kept none of them - & knew he would not He lasted 3 years Sacked MP’s that challenged his Brexit Illegally prorogued Parliament & lied to the Queen!!
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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"I realised how much we've been sold a myth - that flying is the only practical way to travel" London > Portugal by train. Not the harder choice, but the BETTER choice. 🚂💚
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Le Monde in English @english.lemonde.fr · 27/09/2026
Thousands march for climate across France: 'I wish there were more of us, after the summer we've just had'
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Thousands march for climate across France: 'I wish there were more of us, after the summer we've just had'
From Bordeaux to Paris, organizers say 120,000 people took part in 260 demonstrations 'for the climate, for life, for peace, for social justice.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This is what the path to winning looks like - but only if we keep the numbers up. More people came out to volunteering that there's no way of getting a photo angle to show them all! This is a huge moment - time to get it done. 10 days left. Sign up below 👇🏽
Huge crowd smiling with vote green signsHuge crowd smiling with vote greens signs
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Serena Ralston @serenaralston.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Right there. That passion for our beautiful planet. That courage and that commitment to climate action. That’s why I became a Green.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Thank you to the Independent for including me in Climate List of Worlds Top 100. The UK Labour Govt are due to approve new oil & gas licences in the north sea. They've delayed the decision post October 8th. We can invest in renewables instead. Vote Green in Holborn & St Pancras
Since becoming leader of the Green Party in 2025, Zack Polanski has made the links between climate change, inequality and the cost of living central to his politics, arguing that environmental action must also make people’s lives better.

This summer, as the UK faced its hottest summer ever and wildfires swept across the UK and the rest of the globe, he called for oil and gas companies to pay higher taxes to fund climate adaptation. That is alongside investment in cooling homes and public spaces and bringing water companies into public ownership.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Vote Green on October 8th in Holborn & St Pancras 💚
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Absolutely horrifying. How can our government be planning to drill for new oil and gas when we know these are the consequences? We have to keep the pressure on this Labour Government to keep all fossil fuels in the ground and secure a safe future for our children and grandchildren.
Babies will face almost twice as much extreme fire weather in Europe that great grandparents
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 18/09/2026
“Inequality has got worse and worse and worse. Wealth is hoarded in the tiny top percentage, and most people are really, really struggling.” Deputy Leader Rachel Millward on why the UK needs a wealth tax, on Cathy Newman.
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
the cost of doing business.
b/w sticker on a green city pole

WEVE MADE IT SO THAT
AUTOMOBILES
CAN GO
EVERYWHERE
AT THE EXPENSE OF CHILDREN
GOING
ANYWHERE
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
For years I've been told that aviation emissions are negligible, so don't worry your little head about them. But I've kept pointing out that there are - and will be - no good technical solutions, and they'll keep growing. Now we know just how big the problem is. www.carbonbrief.org/ccc-heathrow...
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CCC: Heathrow expansion could push flights to ‘80% of UK emissions by 2050’ - Carbon Brief
Aviation is on track to be responsible for 80% of the UK’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2050, according to the Climate Change Committee (CCC).
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Dr. Genevieve Guenther (she/they) @doctorvive.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
“If the move survives expected legal challenges, it could also prevent future administrations from regulating greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.” Absolutely fucking demonic. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/13/c...
NYT headline: E.P.A. Expected to Erase Limits on Climate Pollution From Power Plants

Generation of electricity is the second largest source of carbon dioxide and other planet-warming gases in the United States.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
As we head home from our European train journey, did you know: less than half of the available passenger capacity through the Channel Tunnel is currently being used? We're urging Govt to develop an International Rail Strategy to enable more journeys to be made by #TrainNotPlane
Less than half of the available passenger capacity through the Channel Tunnel is currently being used
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
First big weekend starts today! The Daily Mail being completely normal about the pressure Greens are putting on Labour. Vote Green on October 8th 💚
Burnham bows to the green menace
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We live in Rip Off Britain. The same corporations who are ripping us off are also destroying nature too. My speech to the Wild Summit 👇🏽 www.youtube.com/live/bbUxIM4...
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Greens leader Zack Polanski gives speech at summit
YouTube video by Sky News
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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This is simple and it matters. Every trip you take overland instead of through the sky makes a real difference. Less emissions, less warming and better for all of us. 🌎💚
Flight Free UK graphic: Flight Free for the climate - 'not flying is one of the quickest and most impactful ways of reducing your greenhouse gas emissions.' Illustration of hands holding the Earth over a grassy background
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 09/09/2026
Huge win! Now it’s time for a maximum workplace temperature. Green MP @greenpartyhan.bsky.social has brought a bill to Parliament to protect workers from dangerous temperatures and push the Government to act after a summer of record breaking extreme heat.
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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
€10.9bn in FREE permits?! That is not support, that's a massive, unfair subsidy - handing them billions while everyone else pays their way. No wonder there's no incentive to cut emissions. 🤨 Enough free rides for polluters. Make them pay the true cost - and watch those flight numbers drop.
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𝕯𝖆𝖓🍂🎃🕸️ @arepublic86.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Charlotte Wainwright restoring and saving old/ancient books. www.wainwrightbookbinding.com
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We need a government that will be upfront with the public, not parrot fossil fuel talking points. A Prime Minister who will protect our national security and long-term prosperity. He must say NO to more drilling in the North Sea.
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North Sea oil and gas is a test of leadership for Labour and they’re already failing
This summer we reached an inflection point. From now on, people living in the UK will only become more familiar with the real-world consequences of...
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 03/09/2026
Fossil fuels have to stay in the ground if we are to have a liveable future. It’s time for this Labour government to rule out Rosebank and Jackdaw.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 03/09/2026
The Government is letting data centre developers bypass local scrutiny... BUT they don't even know what the data centres are being used for 🤯 It's time to put the brakes on. It's time for a national data centre strategy.
UK government does not know what datacentres are being used for, FoI request shows

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Leader of the Green Party:
“The government plans to steamroller over local opposition so private companies can build these facilities – yet they can’t even explain what the benefits are and who is benefiting.”

Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of the Green Party of England and Wales c/o PO Box Green Party London SE1P 6YL
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Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Climate breakdown is a national security threat. Nature loss puts our food, water, health, economy and stability at risk. The Government no longer has the luxury of time. We need urgent action and a dedicated Climate Protection Unit. We need a Number 10 for the future.
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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The 1.5℃ target is slipping through our fingers. UN confirms: emissions cuts alone can no longer get us there. Carbon removal is now essential - but that's no substitute for stopping new pollution. The crisis isn't distant, it's here.
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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The people have spoken and they want trains, not planes! Almost half of those surveyed want more international rail 🚂
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Daniel Moser @dmoser.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Pollution levels in London after 10 years of advancing sustainable transport.
Map showing Lower Pollution levels in London after 10 years of advancing sustainable transport.
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Christian Climate Action @cclimateaction.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The signs say it all. Just Stop Oil took to the road outside Parliament again. Vicars, priests and other Christians, alongside people of all faiths and none, speaking out for Creation. It is time for us all to be saying to our governments- stop burning our world, just stop burning fossil fuels.
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Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Market towns like Bungay illustrate the problem with rural access to banking. There was a time when HSBC, Barclays, NatWest and Lloyds had a branch. Now there are none. Yet Link says it concluded that it does not meet the requirements for a banking hub.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 31/08/2026
Britain should be at the forefront of the global fight against climate change. The Conservatives trying to scrap our climate commitments is the opposite of leadership.
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Kev @caoimhin1.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Backtrack Burnham strikes again!
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Labour shelves plan to restrict foreigners buying new flats
Party downgrades its manifesto pledge to end ‘farce of entire developments being sold off to international investors’
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Rob Davies @byrobdavies.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
"I want your children's lungs to be smaller and less functional" is a bold electoral strategy.
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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 huggingZack Polanski and Carla Denyer up Cabot Tower in Bristol, looking at the viewI 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 💚

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Why are Labour dragging their heels and not acting to end rip off Britain? They could announce a windfall tax now but are clearly afraid of something.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Is politics for profit or the people? “The public won’t forgive us [Labour] if we miss this chance” - even those within Labour can see it's shocking that Burnham is rowing back on another key promise. Democracy should not be for sale www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Burnham drops support for political funding cap aimed at curbing mega-donors
PM said he would set bar at £500k, but trade unions say funding reforms could undermine their ability to donate to Labour
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Carole King @carolekingofficial.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
My heart is breaking. In addition to her musical talents, she was an exemplary human being. R I P Dolly Parton www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/a...
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Dolly Parton, Country Music Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80
Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.
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Cllr David Wilcox @david-on-a-bike.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Looking at the graph thread, it's based on data that stopped in 2015. Improvements in safety for cyclists have been made - not nearly enough of course! The latest stats are here: www.gov.uk/government/s...? And this graph is telling:
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
A windfall tax on the big banks. Support our small businesses.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
This is what the billionaire press and many politicians were campaigning so hard to destroy. Their freedom to drive took precedence over our children's freedom to thrive. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Ulez led to better lung size and function among London children, study finds
Researchers find capacity stunted by pollution restored after introduction of ultra-low emission zone
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Christian Climate Action @cclimateaction.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Five heatwaves in the UK this summer! They are becoming more common because of climate change. They will become worse in the future if we don’t do something. There is a way to lessen future effects at the same time as making energy more secure and cheaper and that is investment in renewable energy.
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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
ULEZ was never a crack down on people driving, always a push for better respiratory health. 🚗 💨 “Examinations of London schoolchildren before and after the introduction of the city’s ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) found a restoration of lung capacity […] stunted by exposure to pollution”.
Image of a bus speeding past and headline “Ulez led to better lung size and function among London children study finds” 

“Researchers find capacity stunted by pollution was restored after introduction of ultra low emission zone.”

Red text: Damian Gayle Env correspondent.
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