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Your local Green community in South Glos - let's build a fairer society together! linktr.ee/SthGlosGP join.greenparty.org.uk Promoted by Jenny Vernon on behalf of the South Glos Green Party, both at 17 Great George St, Bristol BS1 5QT

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Green Elects @greenelects.world · 23/09/2026
(UK) The Greens are polling at 14% in the recent YouGov poll, an increase of three points compared to YouGov's previous poll. 📈
Westminster Voting Intention, sourced from YouGov between 20th and 21st September, features a headline stating Greens up, Reform down (again). The Labour Party leads at twenty-three percent, showing no change in support since thirteen to fourteen September. The Conservative Party and Reform UK are tied at twenty-one percent, with the Conservatives increasing by one percentage point and Reform UK decreasing by two percentage points. The Green Party stands at fourteen percent, an increase of three percentage points. The Liberal Democrats are at twelve percent, reflecting a decrease of one percentage point, and Restore stands at four percent, representing an increase of one percentage point.
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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
First hosepipe ban in 50+ years. It could get worse - but it doesn't have to. We CAN build affordable, climate resilient homes and take action locally to fight climate change and restore our waterways. It takes political action - start yours today: join.greenparty.org.uk
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Bristol Water issues 2026 hosepipe ban - what you need to know
Half of the UK's water companies - including Wessex Water and Thames Water - have now announced bans.
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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Tech giants are forcing data centres on our communities across the country - the people need to decide if it’s something we want. Not leave it to individual planning committees. Here’s the latest near Bristol: www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
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Data centre could be built next to recycling plant
"Fuck AI" is the concise view of one objection to the plans
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Bradford District Green Party @bradfordgreens.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
‼️Reform will privatise our NHS.
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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Next up in our showcase of some of our fantastic volunteers - Tom, who also helps organise!
Tom Hathway, Comms Officer with Amy Hurrell.
What is your connection to South Glos: I grew up in Kingswood
What is your favourite hobby? Riding my bike, you see much more of what’s around you!
What inspired you to become a member of the SGGP Committee? I ‘m sick of stale politics. I want to help showcase the Green Party as something different.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 06/08/2026
"BP has doubled its profits during the Iran war. We should be using that money both for wildfire prevention and also to fund the fire service that is badly struggling." Zack Polanski speaking about the climate crisis on LBC.
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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Our new parish councillor, Monica Maggs, has also joined our new committee!
Introducing Monica Maggs (She/Her)

Where in South Gloucestershire do you live?
Frampton Cotterell

What is your favourite hobby?
I have an art studio in Bristol I paint in. I am an artist and have been creative my whole life, it brings me joy and benefits my wellbeing.

What inspired you to become a member of the SGGP committee?
Since becoming a councillor on Winterbourne Parish Council, I wanted to get involved with the wider Green Party organisation and make our country a better place, as I have seen first-hand the effects that the previous government's decisions have had on the most vulnerable in our community, and I believe the Green Party is the only party that can bring real positive change.

What is your favourite song?
Only You - Yazoo

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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Leaping from behind our emails to your screen right now - Amy Hurrell is one half of your social media team.
Introducing Amy Hurrell (She/Her)

What is your new committee role?
Communications Officer, with Tom Hathway

Where in south glos do you live?
Cheswick Village

What is your favourite hobby?
Chess - you can find me playing at UWE on Wednesday nights!

What inspired you to become a member of the SGGP Committee?
The messaging around hope really motivated me. I’m excited to put what I know about graphic design (omg look at these) into action!

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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Hubaish recently moved from Bristol - please give him a warm welcome!
Introducing Hubaish Farooqui (He/Him)

Where in South Gloucestershire do you live?
Stoke Gifford

What is your favourite hobby?
I love writing short stories and poetry. When I’m free from work I enjoy sitting in pretty places and writing (if I am not hanging out with my friends).

What inspired you to become a member of the SGGP committee?
I have always liked having a political opinion and have been an activist in multiple countries, I do realise that activism in itself poses a risk to yourself especially being an immigrant from a Muslim family, so I believe being involved in politics like being an SGGP Committee member would ensure mine and many voices of my community are heard while keeping all of us safe.

What is your favourite song?
In Love - Kid Cudi

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Tinkering around the edges doesn’t meet the crises of our age: affordability, inequality and climate. We need rent controls, wealth taxes and real action on climate. Only the Greens are free of the vested interests to meet this challenge. inews.co.uk/opinion/zack...
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Zack Polanski: Andy Burnham's tinkering won't transform Britain
The lead singer has changed, but it's all the same songs
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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Polling has just closed in Longwell Green. Thank you so much to our members and supporters for contributing to Rachael's campaign, and to the residents who spoke to us and voted for a fairer, greener future in South Gloucestershire.
A group of campaigners surrounded by the text "Thank you!" and the South Gloucestershire Green Party logo.

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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Our treasurer, James Nelson, also keeps his position on our new committee.
Introducing James Nelson (He/Him)

What is your new committee role?
Treasurer

Where in south glos do you live?
Bradley Stoke

What is your favourite hobby?
Parkrun, it sends me places I wouldn't go otherwise.

What inspired you to become a member of the SGGP Committee?
Originally, no one else wanted to be treasurer. I stayed as the role kept getting more interesting and enjoyable.

Promoted by Jenny Vernon on behalf of The South Gloucestershire Green Party, both at 17 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT
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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Dan Boardman returns as our Deputy Treasurer! Here's what he had to tell us...
Introducing Dan Boardman (He/Him)

What is your new committee role?
Deputy Treasurer

Where in south glos do you live?
Old Sodbury

What is your favourite hobby?
Ice Hockey (for the Bristol Pirates).

What inspired you to become a member of the SGGP Committee?
To help grow the Green Party in South Glos and share my knowledge.

Promoted by Jenny Vernon on behalf of The South Gloucestershire Green Party, both at 17 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT
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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Ian's position on the committee as our TikTok admin was confirmed at our AGM, let's get to know him!
Introducing Ian Gilson (He/Him)
What is your new committee role?
Non-Portfolio Officer (The TikTok Admin)

Where in south glos do you live?
Kingswood

What is your favourite hobby?
I'm a disabled artist & activist. I use my work to explore "Perceptions of disability in a disposable society" to highlight disability & environmental concerns.

What inspired you to become a member of the SGGP Committee?
I want to encourage a new younger generation of MPs and feel I can offer support in this goal as a committee member.
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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Bradley Stoke mayor Jenny James has joined our committee as a non-portfolio officer!
Introducing Jenny James

What is your new committee role?
Non-Portfolio Officer

Where in south glos do you live?
Bradley Stoke

What is your favourite hobby?
Reading and research as it's important to remain curious and empowered.

What inspired you to become a member of the SGGP Committee?
I want to become more involved in the Green Party and share ideas/knowledge/support.

Promoted by Jenny Vernon on behalf of The South Gloucestershire Green Party, both at 17 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT
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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
We're all back home after a busy day leafletting in Longwell Green for our wonderful by-election candidate Rachael Ward!
A group of Green Party members stand in front of a tree, accompanied by text reading: Longwell Green, Vote July 23rd. Promoted by Jenny Vernon on behalf of The South Gloucestershire Green Party, both at 17 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT.
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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Heather Bell, previously our interim Local Party Contact, returns to our committee as a Non-Portfolio Officer!
Introducing Heather Bell (She/Her)

What is your new committee role?
Non-Portfolio Officer

Where in south glos do you live?
Stoke Gifford

What is your favourite hobby?
Reading and playing console games

What inspired you to become a member of the SGGP Committee?
I want to support the Green Party to grow so that it can help the local communities, but also as part of the bigger picture to create hope and positive change for the nation.

Promoted by Jenny Vernon on behalf of The South Gloucestershire Green Party, both at 17 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT
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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
We've just had our AGM so it's time to start introducing our wonderful 2026-27 committee, starting with our new coordinator Karina Aheer!
Introducing Karina Aheer (She/Her).

What is your new committee role? Coordinator.

Where in South Glos do you live?
Emersons Green.

What is your favourite hobby?
Kick-boxing, it helps me relieve stress!

What inspired you to become a member of the SGGP committee?
I want to be politically involved and give back to my community. I think I have the skill set to do so successfully.

Promoted by Jenny Vernon on behalf of The South Gloucestershire Green Party, both at 17 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT
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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
📦 A stack of leaflets are about to drop, ready to be delivered to the people of Longwell Green. But to get our message through people’s doors, we need your help. 📆 Saturday 18 July, from 10:00 am 🗺️ Meet at Longwell Green Aldi on Bath Rd, BS30 9DE
A scenic picture of Longwell Green, with text reading "Longwell Green Action Day, Join us Saturday 18th July, 10:00am start." The picture is accompanied by the Green Party logo, a globe with leaves around it, and the text "Green Party, South Gloucestershire". Next to the logo reads the text "For a fairer, greener country".
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 09/07/2026
MPs urge Labour to ditch £330m Palantir software contract with NHS
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MPs urge Labour to ditch £330m Palantir software contract with NHS
Cross-party group backs call last month from science and technology committee to look at alternative options A second parliamentary committee has urged Labour to scrap Palantir’s £330m contract with the NHS, increasing pressure on the next prime minister over government deals with the controversial US tech company. MPs on the health and social care select committee want the NHS to cut ties with Palantir and find a replacement for its system, which is supposed to unify and analyse huge amounts of often highly sensitive NHS health data. Continue reading...
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
I'm in Greater Manchester for the launch of our Green Party plan. It's time to take Greater Manchester back from big money. Reform are distracted fighting a bin. And Labour have let people down. Geraldine Coggins & the Green Party have hope and a plan. 👇🏼
Zack on camera launching the manifesto
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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
🚨 Good Morning South Glos, today is a good news Monday. 💚 We are delighted to announce Cllr Sean Rhodes of Kingswood ward has defected to the Green Party, we welcome you, your forward thinking, climate and community focused work to South Glos Green Party and this pivotal Green political movement 🤗
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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
SGGP proud announcement; Rachael Ward for the Longwell Green by-election Rachael " I am honoured to be representing the Green Party in the by-election in Longwell Green. I believe in a fairer, greener world, and I will work to protect the quiet and beautiful character of the area that is my home."
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
For three days in a row the heat record for June has been broken in the UK. The same story right across Europe. Any attempts at this key moment to slow climate action is utterly indefensible. We need day one action to accelerate our climate ambition from Andy Burnham.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
This is not what real change looks like. www.opendemocracy.net/blair-tribut...
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‘Blair tribute act’: Zack Polanski on Burnham’s plan to hire top lobbyist
New PM’s likely chief of staff, James Purnell, runs lobbying firm whose clients include tech giants and water companies
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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
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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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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 20/06/2026
📸 Together for a greener Greater Manchester! 💚
Green Party Greater Manchester Mayoral candidate Geraldine Coggins with Zack Polanski in front of a smiling and cheering crowd many of whom are holding up vote Green banners.
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
NEW: Zack Polanski has slammed right-wing politicians' 'hatred' after five people were left injured following an 'anti-Muslim' attack in Edinburgh 🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Good news! Ministers have finally given green light to new #NaturalHistory GCSE. We’ve campaigned so long for this! Big hats off to tireless advocate Mary Colwell 🙌 Now our young people will have a chance to get to know & love the natural world, to feel awe & wonder, & gain skills to protect it 🌷🌳🦡
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Natural history GCSE to teach teenagers to plant wildflower-friendly gardens
Long-awaited course to examine human effects on natural world and explore everyday ways to aid biodiversity
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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
☀️ It's been a hot long weekend to last week. 🌱 Hope is coming with Green representatives standing up for people and planet. #weeklyroundup #southglosgreens
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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
🌤 Today is a good day to be a Winterbourne resident, we are so proud to welcome Monica Maggs to the Town and Parish councillor team here in South Gloucestershire. #WeGotAGreenElected #GreenCouncillors #WinInSouthGlos #WinterborneElects
Dark green background with bright pink angular bands running across and diagonally down from left to right.

Black and white megaphone photo with green sound waves. 

Monica Maggs, Winterbourne Parish council. Winning in South glos.
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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Great coverage of South Glos Green Party, the same can't be said for the former Reform candidate for Winterbourne... www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
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Reform UK suspends candidate in South Gloucestershire election
Voters in South Gloucestershire go to the polls on Thursday this week
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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Welcome, what a great day to join 🌱
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 07/05/2026
🚨 Don’t forget your photo ID when going to vote today. It’s time to vote for candidates who only have two vested interests – people and planet. Why not head down to the polls on your lunch break? 🗳️
Local Elections 2025 Polling Day Checklist Graphic stating:
1. Polling stations are open from 7am-10pm today
2. Bring your accepted photo ID
3. Vote at your assigned polling station
4. You don't need your polling card to vote
5. Vote Green on all ballot papers
6. Tag us when you have voted
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Just voted for @greenparty.org.uk. I voted for hope - and against a political and media establishment which has ruined this country. It felt good. I highly recommend it 💚
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Just met a group of friends who just voted in a Senedd election for the first time! Voting to make hope normal again! 💚💚💚
Group of 6 people smiling at the camera.
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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
🗳 Today is the day, go forth and elect Green Councillors where you are. Then let's grow from this next year and the year after 🌱
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
We have a toxic combination of low wages and high bills. We need to make life affordable for everyone. Make hope normal again & Vote Green. 💚 (& remember to take photo ID to the polling station!)
Huge crowd with Hackney Green Party
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
“It is the total collapse of the traditional two-party system" Today's the day to play your part: #VoteGreen - #GetGreensElected. Polls open until 10pm - don't forget your ID www.nytimes.com/2026/05/07/w...
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‘A Total Collapse’: Elections May Expose Britain’s Fraying Political System
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Protect our Green Spaces. Vote Green on Thursday!
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
The billionaire class are terrified because we're coming for them - we're going to tax them fairly and end rip-off Britain. Let them attack. We're here to win. Join.greenparty.org.uk
Polanskis Greens are a party of poison. Beware the Green Menace
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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
🌈 Introducing Monica Maggs, Winterbourne Parish Council Green Party Candidate 💫 More info on our website, link in bio.. #GetGreensElected #SouthGlosGreens
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
I'm Jewish. I condemn genocide. I condemn the Labour Governments role in the Genocide. The Prime Minister repeatedly conflating criticism of the Israeli Governments genocide and actual antisemitism is disgusting - and makes so many of us as Jewish people feel less safe.
Starmer slams Polanski over "disgraceful" Antisemitism comments.
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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Harry spreading hope, one leaflet at a time 🌈
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
"If the players work together, European deterrence will be more effective and credible." Yes it is difficult. But there is no alternative. You will be hearing a lot more about Article 42.7. Which of course the UK is not covered by #BrexitReality www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/w...
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Europe Mulls What Mutual Defense Looks Like Outside NATO
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Bradford District Green Party @bradfordgreens.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Labour just burned through any remaining climate credibility they had. Drilling for more fossil fuels won't lower bills, but it will accelerate climate breakdown. Only the Green Party will take the action needed to reduce emissions and lower bills. Join.greenparty.org.uk
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 01/04/2026
“Starmer must end this involvement in Iran and stop the King's visit to the USA.” @zackpolanski.bsky.social calls on Starmer to show leadership - stop UK involvement in illegal wars, refuse concessions to Trump, and oppose normalising fascism through inappropriate state visits.
Quote graphic from Zack Polanski, Green Party Leader. 

"The King should be going nowhere near Donald Trump at this time. The truth is, Keir Starmer has waved this visit through because he's scared to stand up to this rogue president. 

Starmer is telling everyone he's Hugh Grant, while the reality is he is imitating Tony Blair by involving Britain in another illegal war in the Middle East. 
The reported 27 US B52 bombers taking off from British soil to bomb Iran is testament to that. "

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London Politics Briefly @londonpolbriefly.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
The ruling against Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham is viewed as a political move to suppress dissent in the UK.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 01/04/2026
“It’s all interlinked. If we’re tackling the housing crisis and making people’s lives better, we’re also tackling the climate crisis at the same time.” Wales Green Party Leader Anthony Slaughter at our launch for the Senedd elections.
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