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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 13h

During the assisted dying debate, Ministers made clear commitments to provide more support for palliative care services. Really helpful to catch up with my local hospice provider, Southern Hospice Group. It is vital we keep life-limiting illness at the top of the political agenda.

Image is of Sian and a staff member of Martlets Hospice. They are stood besides an empty bed, having a discussions. A television is visible on the wall behind Sian.

Image is of Sian and a staff member at Martlets Hospice. They are stood smiling, having a conversation, on a path in a garden outside of the hospice. Benches and trees line the path, and the hospice building is visible in the background.

Image is of a handmade book. The cover has an image of a tree-lined path leading to the sea. The title reads: Remembering those we love, you are very welcome to write something within this book.

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 14h

I have tabled a motion calling on the PM to implement in full the recommendations in the first report from the Ethics and Integrity Commission. We deserve nothing less than total transparency about who has the Government's ear. These recommendations would go a long way towards achieving this.

Graphic reads: Lobbying transparency and public confidence. Motion text
That this House welcomes the first report of the Ethics and Integrity Commission entitled Lobbying, Business Appointment Rules and Disclosure, published in July 2026, following the previous Prime Minister’s request for an urgent review of lobbying transparency, financial interest declarations and post-employment rules; notes the Commission's finding that the current lobbying regime is wholly inadequate, including a narrow definition of who counts as a lobbyist, exemptions for smaller organisations and for lobbying deemed incidental to other business, the exclusion of lobbying of special advisers and other senior officials from registration requirements, and weak enforcement; further welcomes the Commission's recommendations, including a comprehensive Lobbying Register covering all lobbying activity, closing the loophole that allows non-VAT-registered organisations not to register as lobbyists, extended registration covering the lobbying of special advisers and senior officials,

Graphic reads: an integrated digital transparency platform bringing together details of ministerial meetings and the lobbying register, mandatory monthly reporting with more information on the purpose of meetings, a graduated fee structure for lobbying registration to protect smaller businesses and charities, and higher civil penalties for non-compliance; also welcomes support for recommendations from within the professional lobbying industry itself, including the Chartered Institute of Public Relations; welcomes the new Prime Minister’s pledge to fix a broken Westminster system; and calls on the Government to implement the Commission's recommendations in full and without delay, including through the necessary primary and secondary legislation, in order to restore public confidence in the integrity and transparency of lobbying and decision-making in government.

The motion is signed by all five Green MPs.

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

I have already heard from trans constituents who are avoiding essential NHS screening and treatment for fear of being treated without respect and dignity. Ministers told me: “the revised guidance will support the privacy, dignity and safety of all patients” How exactly does this do that?

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Just brilliant to see the new Green administration in Lambeth saving these excellent estates so decisively, after many years of listening and working with residents to defend their homes. When I launched my 2021 Mayor manifesto, Cressingham Gdns was the obvious place to hightlight our values. 💚💚👏👏

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Bill Committee: Day Two Nigel Farage is calling for charities like the RNLI to be prosecuted for saving lives, and Robert Jenrick is saying Reform will authorise legal force against asylum seekers. Meanwhile I am scrutinising a Labour Bill that is completely the wrong response to this awfulness.

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

I have raised concerns with ministers about the welfare of the beagles at MBR Acres, a breeding facility for laboratory animals. Animal testing belongs in the past but while we win that, the welfare of all animals must be better protected.

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Taxing private jets at the same rate as regular flights, and ending the tax exemption on plane fuel could give the Chancellor an extra £2.7 bn. £2.7bn for our green transport networks! With other MPs I am calling on the Govt to end the tax breaks for wealthy private jet users. buff.ly/B65XyNf

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Private jet tax open letter — Possible

For *one week only* all donations have double the impact.

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Sara Alsherif @sarahalsherif.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

ERRORS, INACCURACIES AND HOME OFFICE INCOMPETENCE Check the findings from our latest report @openrightsgroup.org All the resources are now publicly accessible. Review them and verify the findings. www.openrightsgroup.org/publications...

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The Use of ChatGPT in Asylum Decisions

Errors, Inaccuracies and Home Office Incompetence Executive summary Deciding whether someone can or cannot seek refuge in the UK is one of the most serious and life-changing decisions that the state ...

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Hannah @policyhannah.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Are you fed up that government departments are continuing to share important information on platforms like X? Ask your MP to support the 'Public sector comms, decentralised platforms & local journalism' EDM by @sianberry.bsky.social 👇 action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp... @openrightsgroup.org

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Tell your MP: Government must move away from toxic social media platforms

What’s going on? Tell your MP to support the 'Public sector communications, decentralised platforms and local journalism' EDM (Early Day Motion) 411, tabled by Siân Berry MP. No member of the public s...

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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

To have a shot at meeting our climate targets, "we can't have any new oil and gas." Funding new fossil fuels is "irresponsible and short-sighted." These aren't my words - they're past statements from our current Energy Secretary. So I asked her - what's changed?

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

I want Brighton and Hove residents to be decision-makers in the future of our seafront. I have welcomed the Council’s ambition to invest in our city’s biggest asset. Let’s involve our community to co-produce ideas for improvement rooted in Brighton’s spirit, values and talents. buff.ly/8Z8IqA3

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Brighton and Hove Seafront Development - Sian Berry MP

I have written to Brighton and Hove’s Seafront Development Board about the Council’s work and ambition to invest in, and regenerate, our city’s seafront. See my full letter below.

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Day one of Bill Committee for the Immigration and Asylum Bill. The last time I took part in this process was for the Courts and Tribunals Bill which tried to take away jury trial rights. The very worst parts of that Bill have now been watered down.

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Pitting NHS funding against the right to asylum is textbook Reform, who already plan on privatising our healthcare to line the pockets of its billionaire backers. A ‘normal country’ upholds basic human rights for all. It doesn’t sow division and spread poison. Britain deserves much better.

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Cllr Benali Hamdache @greenbenali.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Cutting heat pump subsidies to fund the military Digging for new oil and gas in the North Sea Labour’s greenward turn didn’t last long did it? www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Ministers preparing to slash heat pump subsidies to fund defence spending

Exclusive: Some of £2bn savings needed from energy budget expected to come from boiler upgrade scheme, sources say

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Ruthi Brandt @ruthibrandt.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

I am not going to share that disgusting cartoon that was in the Daily Telegraph. Suffice to say that it was disgusting and deeply offensive. Here is Jewish and Muslim Greens' joint statement on the matter, and a call to the DT to withdraw it - jewishgreens.greenparty.org.uk/2026/10/11/j... 1/10

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Joint Statement from Muslim Greens and Jewish Greens Condemning Islamophobia, Antisemitism and Anti-Palestinian Racism in The Daily Telegraph - Jewish Greens

Muslim Greens and Jewish Greens stand together in unequivocal condemnation of the deeply offensive cartoon published in The Daily Telegraph on Saturday 10 October 2026. The cartoon, illustrated by Blo...

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 09/10/2026

“Burnham wouldn’t be there without Zack, because we won four times as many votes from Labour as Reform.” Green Party Deputy Leader Rachel Millward, on BBC Newsnight, discussing Zack Polanski’s influence on moving Labour to the left.

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

My reflections this morning, some thoughts on how we build back better from here, and a message to members and constituents. 💚🙏

Sian Berry
Green Party MP for Brighton Pavilion
This morning, in what I know is a very initial and uncomprehensive way, I want to offer some of my personal reflections and thoughts on what we do now, in the wake of both conference, last night's by-election, and following the many powerful and heartfelt messages I have received from residents, constituents and party members in recent days.
I am full of regret for so much that has happened, and very sad Zack is not joining me in Parliament next week. Sincere congratulations to Sagal on winning her seat too.
On the motion, I voted and argued against it because I felt it needed serious amendment, and if not then sending back for more dialogue or voting down. But the clash of conference with an exciting and mobilising by-election campaign meant many of us were persuaded not to campaign publicly for these ends, while proposers were very organised and remained intent upon no changes at all.
I want to take my full share of personal responsibility for the result of all this in the votes at conference. I should have worked harder to persuade more of our leading figures to speak up in a unified way to say that the motion as written was clearly not reflective of our values and policy principles.
Both in the words of the motion and in how they have been heard in the country, I can hear genuine worry about what it means for our communities, and can see genuine damage being done to our strong reputation as a leading, principled and inclusive voice for human rights in Palestine and against the atrocities of the Israeli state.
I regret this hugely, and apologise to members and constituents for where we are now as a party, which I know is causing real concern.

To Green Party members - especially those for whom thoughts of leaving must have crossed their minds in recent days - I say please stay and let us fix this together.
I am very glad that Zack has now said that he would have voted against the motion as it stood, and that he has agreed we have work now to do. We are not at all where we want to be today, but I know we can build from this starting point if we work together in a new spirit.
I stand ready to work with all my colleagues to restore trust in our processes and our party, fix the serious flaws in the motion that was passed, as well as to restore key policies aimed at inclusive peace-building.
And my principles dictate that I will always want to help find a way to do this work through understanding, listening and consensus building.
To my constituents, I want to reassure you this morning that the party's currently stated policy on this issue does not reflect my values, and that it will make no difference to the inclusive way in which I represent our fantastic, diverse, kind and inclusive community here in Brighton.
With love and respect to all, I look forward to important conversations taking place in the coming days and weeks to find a way to make sure our party is again a unified, enthusiastic and very clear voice for understanding, peace and human rights for all people.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

This is it. The final hours to vote. Greens got 10% here last time. And now we're genuinely on the cusp of winning it. Vote Green in Holborn & St Pancras! 💚

Zack in a group smiling outside Camden square

Zack with a group of volunteers in Covent Garden

Zack with volunteers outside Russell Square

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Today marks the third anniversary of the horrific October 7 attacks. In pursuit of peace and justice for Israelis and Palestinians, today I remember those lost, hurt, and taken on that harrowing day.

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I wanted to speak on an amendment to motion EO2 Zionism is racism at Green Party conference today, but was not called on. I’ve copied over what I would have said in the next posts. I was heartbroken this amendment fell and that the vote went against providing this protection for Jewish members.

Text of amendment 3 to motion EO2 Zionism is racism

Safeguarding Jewish party membership

This amendment is to mitigate the possiblity that this motion could be used to achive indirect discrimination against practising Jews

Add after actions 2. ADD

This motion shall not be used to pressure, proscribe or discipline members based on affiliation with Jewish community institutions, such as synagogues, community centres or denominational groups, that describe themselves as Zionist or used to discipline or sanction Jewish members for expressing views that would be non sanctionable if expressed by non Jewish members such as (such as support for a binational state, or two state solution).

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

My speech from the conference debate on 'Zionism is Racism’ motion

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

To Jewish members of the Green Party: Assurances, from the motion proposers, that they had no intention for Jewish members to feel targeted for their beliefs or associations have been clear. And if anyone else does try to use it in this way, I will be there for you with my solidarity and support.

Statement reads: 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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Green Isles @green-isles.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Amid the controversy of Palantir infiltrating & running our public services, in an excellent Green Isles piece James Baker of @openrightsgroup.org sets out an ecology of digital sovereignty, what a community-owned domestic tech infrastructure might look like. www.greenisles.uk/ecological-d...

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Ecological Digital Sovereignty: Monocultures to Ecosystems - Greenisles.uk

By James Baker, Platform Power and Free Expression Program Manager at the Open Rights Group. As a child, I remember journeys before screens were commonplace. Sitting with my head against the cool wind...

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Green Isles @green-isles.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Day 2 of #gpew conference, and the Green Isles stall is going strong. If you're arriving today or still haven't said hello, swing by the stall and pick up the launch issue of Green Isles, 'the New Statesman for the Green movement'.

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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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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

With love and respect to every colleague and fellow member, here is my personal view on motion E02, which Greens are set to debate tomorrow as part of our afternoon plenary.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Time and time again when I'm knocking on doors people tell me they've still got their kids living at home with them. The extreme cost of housing is putting lives on hold across this country. We need an emergency brake on rents. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Zack Polanski to call for three-year cap on private rent rises

In his speech to his party's conference, the Green leader will frame housing as a key issue of generational fairness.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 01/10/2026

A £276 increase in bills in January would be the final straw for millions across the country. The Prime Minister must turn words into actions and stop bills going up on his watch.

Green graphic image with Hannah Spencer's photo quoting her: 'The Prime Minister must commit to stopping bills rising'. Full quote reads:

“Andy Burnham keeps talking about giving families breathing space. But actions speak louder than words and bills are still going up on his watch when people can’t afford it.

A £276 increase in January would be the final straw for many people in the constituency I represent and for millions across the country.

The Prime Minister must commit now to stopping bills going up in January, starting with moving more costs off energy bills, properly funding a national home insulation scheme, clamping down on rampant profiteering by energy companies, and rapidly scaling up cheaper, cleaner energy.”

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Come to conference in Brighton, help in H&SP or do BOTH, which is surprisingly easy. But please help get our 6th Green MP elected! linktr.ee/HSP_6thGreen...

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Alf Dubs @alfdubs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I'm so very sad to hear of the death of Esther Ranzen who played an important role in reuniting me with Nicky Winton - the man who saved my life. It's so desperately sad that she couldn't choose assisted dying as was her wish.

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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

ELLIE CHOWNS
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."

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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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Oh I could not be sadder at this news. An incredible campaigning broadcaster. I remember vividly the impact of Childline when I was very young, and recently Dame Esther was a dedicated supporter of the assisted dying work I was involved in. Huge love to all her family. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cq...

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Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86

Her family paid tribute to her in a statement calling her the "most wonderful mother" and a "cherished grandmother".

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I have said before and will again: any electoral reform commission must NOT rule out a change of system BEFORE the next election if needed. We cannot risk a minority vote handing a huge majority to any party that would take a shredder to democracy itself.

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

So let’s see practical steps to rejoin asap. As global insecurity grows, anything less simply won’t do

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 29/09/2026

"It is clear that Labour needs the Greens to keep them in check everyday to push them towards the real transformation this country needs." @zackpolanski.bsky.social reacts to the Prime Minister's speech at Labour conference.

HOPE IS NOT JUST A SLOGAN, IT NEEDS TO MEAN REAL CHANGE

ZACK POLANSKI
LEADER OF THE GREEN PARTY

"Unlike his predecessor, we have a PM who talks like he gets it. But sadly like his predecessor he isn’t prepared to break from the powerful and wealthy interests that have created an inequality, affordability and a climate crisis.

Hope is not just a slogan, it needs to mean real change. The speech today had no wealth taxes, no rent controls, no water nationalisation and a strong hint of more North Sea drilling.

It is disappointing that we have a country ready to break from the last 40 years, a Labour government with the majority to do it, and yet what we see are more half measures, reannouncements and tinkering."

Green Party
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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Encouraging words from the PM on social housing but STILL no new funding for councils to buy existing homes at scale. Fixing the devastation of Right to Buy cannot be achieved just through sluggish building. Time for Buy the Supply. Sign my petition: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...

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Fund Councils to Buy the Supply of Council Homes

We urgently need to replenish our decimated council housing stock, and part of the answer is real funding for councils to Buy the Supply. Over 169,000 children are homeless and living in overcrowded ...

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 29/09/2026

Will Burnham back Rachel Reeves on building a third runway for Heathrow during a climate crisis?

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

As we have recently lost some of our amazing LBGTQ+ venues - I wanted to share some good news. The fabulous community hub, the Ledward Centre is now back open - such an important asset for our city and was great to drop in and see them over Pride weekend!

Image shows Sian, laughing with a member of staff, at the newly refurbished Ledward Centre in Brighton. She is stood across from a counter with cakes and coffee on.

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I wrote to the EHRC chair about how she must monitor the impact of her code of practice on trans and nonbinary rights, and inclusive organisations. It is her statutory duty to do so and is vital if we are to make legal gender recognition for trans people a reality again in the UK. buff.ly/AhfkaJr

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

September 26 is the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons (Nuclear Abolition Day). www.un.org/en/observanc...

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

We're having the best time in Holborn & St Pancras! The opportunity to win and push the Government on housing costs, tackling the climate crisis and for international justice. And so much more. We can't stop now. This is it. Sign up for the final 12 days below 👇🏽

Zack greeting a resident on her doorstep

Zack walking with Faiza and her absolutely cutie of a child!

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

If you like a quality, dementia-friendly moquette on your public transport, Brighton & Hove buses is for you! Their game is just as strong as TfL’s in my opinion. This design was co-produced with the Alzheimer’s Society Horsham Rusty Brains Dementia Voice Group 🚍

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 26/09/2026

We need more Greens in Parliament to hold Labour to account 💚

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A third runway for Heathrow in the face of a climate emergency? The Government's own climate advisors say no! Ministers must withdraw support for this reckless plan that only benefits wealthy airport bosses, and support the buses and trains we use every day instead.

Image is of Green MPs Carla Denyer and Sian Berry, with Green Peer Jenny Jones and a campaigner from No 3rd Runway Coalition. They are stood in front of a digital van which reads: FINAL CALL: Andy Burnham. PROTECT OUR ECONOMY. Say NO to Heathrow's Third Runway.

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Good to see Foreign Secretary presenting the findings of the suppressed Joint Intelligence Report on ecosystem collapse to other governments. But when is it going to be shared with the rest of us? We can’t prepare for what we don’t know - it should be published in full

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UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under Starmer

El Niño poses critical threat to nations’ defences, says Ed Miliband in presentation to global foreign ministers

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The foiling of another attack on Manchester’s Jewish community reflects concerns heard at my local Synagogue. In Parliament I raised solidarity. There are ways to build community without creating further dividing lines and we must all play our part. www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

On this issue, he was a strong republican all along, who knew?!

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Watch the excellent John Humphrys talking to me as part of his documentary ‘The Royals: Time to Go?’ on Channel 4 at 9 tonight!

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I was interviewed about my Bill in a new documentary for Channel 4! This sounds like a Bill only for republicans, but I believe monarchists should be its most fervent supporters. Perhaps with greater transparency, further reputational damage could be prevented. www.channel4.com/programmes/t...

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The Royals: Time to Go?

Is it time to think the unthinkable? Should the UK put the royal family out to grass?

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