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Southwark Green Party

@southwarkgp.bsky.social
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Southwark Green Party campaigns for social and environmental justice in Southwark. (c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ).

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Claire Sheppard @shinyshep.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
8 more boards up in Nunhead & Queens Rd, 400 leaflets delivered in Peckham Rye, now for some doorknocking, let’s go @southwarkgp.bsky.social #VoteGreen #SayYepForShep
A beautiful vote Green Party sign with the sun shining on itA yellow diary with Yep for Shep logo rests on a “Love being Green” tote ready to knock doors
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Rotherhithe needs change - real change. We need councillors that serve the community, and will stand up to British Land. Your Green team will work for you - and always ask the right questions 💚 Help turn Rotherhithe Green✅ www.southwarkgreenparty.org.uk
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Dr Tom Riddington @drtomriddington.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
100% Zack. Get Palantir out of NHS data. We should use this incredibly valuable resource for the benefit of patients, not private company profits.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
I just made a surprise appearance at the Royal Albert Hall for Earth Day. The room felt so hopeful. People so sick and tired of climate injustice - but even more driven by wanting change. Tackling the climate crisis needs all of us - and an end to Rip Off Britain. #LettersLive
Picture from Letters Live at the Royal Albert Hall
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Greens/EFA in the EU Parliament 🌍 @greens-efa.eu · 22/04/2026
Trump’s war in #Iran has shown how dependent we are on this unstable fossil system. The EU Commission’s #AccelerateEU plan must go further & include: - Windfall tax on fossil profits - Binding phase-out of oil, gas & coal - Massive investment in solar, wind & hydro More ➡️ greens.eu/accelerateEU
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End dependence on autocrats - make energy affordable - invest in solar, wind and hydro power
The European Commission today (Wednesday, 22 April) presented its communication “AccelerateEU – Energy Union” as an answer to tackle soari...
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Ten years on from the Paris Agreement, we’ve lost precious time. But the need for action has only become clearer. Let’s rebuild that global momentum — and act now for a safer, fairer future. #ClimateAction #ParisAgreement
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
If you really want to see the Green Party have an extraordinary election - then you have to go out and vote. There's too many close calls where it's Labour Vs Green - time to show Starmer the door and end Rip Off Britain. greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...
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National Action Days - Green Party
Now is the time to get involved and get Greens elected. See below for action days across the country and sign up now to be part of a winning team.
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Help us turn Southwark Green! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/get-greens...
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Get Greens Elected in Southwark this May!
Southwark deserves a fresh start. We are raising funds to power our May 2026 election campaign - from door-knocking to local leaflets.
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
@zackpolanski.bsky.social loves Southwark. So do we! Vote for hope on 7 May! 💚 #votehope #votegreen
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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
We need an electoral revolution. Read my full op-ed here: bestforbritain.substack.com/p/we-need-an...
A graphic showing an image of the Palace of Westminster overlaid with the text "Unfairness is rocket fuel for the politics of resentment; when people feel the political establishment doesn’t recognise or value their voice, they lose trust in the politics of collaboration and start listening to the loudest, angriest alternative."
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
James McAsh, former leader of the Labour Group and Leader-elect of Southwark Council, primary school teacher and trade unionist has joined the Green Party.
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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
⚡2026 is a turning point. UK #climate & environmental activists face both crisis & opportunity. Fascism rises, the #climate agenda is under attack, & political representation is urgent. 🧵A longish thread on why we must unite behind @zackpolanski.bsky.social & the @greenparty.org.uk 💚
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
🚨 A third Labour councillor has joined Southwark Green Party. “The Green Party offers a message of real hope and change.” – Cllr Reginald Popoola Reginald will be a candidate for Rye Lane in the May election.
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rachaelpenny-green.bsky.social @rachaelpenny-green.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Great to chat to so many people in camberwell yesterday, hearing what issues matter to them- including Father Christmas himself! @southwarkgp.bsky.social #greenparty
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Setting up for the market today on Camberwell green - we’ll be there until 3pm - we look forward to seeing you there!
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
I've spent three days in Calais & it's horrendous. People living in disgusting conditions. Our Government is spending £476m on the militarisation of the border. We must divert that money to a humanitarian response that treats people with basic dignity. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Zack Polanski: Allow small boat migrants in and let them work
Green Party leader accuses Sir Keir Starmer of following Nigel Farage in ‘pushing racist rhetoric’ and calls JK Rowling’s stance on single-sex spaces ‘hateful’
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Welcome Sam!
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Claire Sheppard @shinyshep.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
That Greenwave keeps rolling! Welcome to @southwarkgp.bsky.social Sam! #HopeIsHere
Welcoming councillor Sam foster Faraday, Southwark Borough council 1 with photo of smiling Sam
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Let's clean up Camberwell! For Green Party members and anyone else. Join our litter pick on Sunday! 🌳🌱🥤🌻🧃☘️🌲 🗓 November 30th, 2025 ⏰ 10:45am–12:45pm 📍 By the Benhill Road entrance to Brunswick Park, SE5 7RJ www.southwarkgreenparty.org.uk/litter_pick_...
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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Did you know you pay more fuel tax on a single car journey than a billionaire does on a private jet flight? Right now the gov is subsidising tax breaks, when they could be using that tax to generate billions for public services. Help us change this: bit.ly/43NAeFN
A large SUV with private jet wingsA group of campaigners holding "Tax Private Jets" signs.
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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Is it fair that public transport fare payers see annual increases in ticket prices, while costs for people driving remain static?
BBC headline EV congestion charge “will increase minicab fares”
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“The congestion charge in central london is due to increase to £18 per day”
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
The government has STILL not cleared out the highly partisan decision-makers imposed on the BBC by the Tories. Starmer and co are so amazingly spineless and feeble. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Boris Johnson trying to undermine BBC leadership, insiders fear after leak
Director general under pressure after release of memo criticising reporting on Trump, trans rights and Gaza
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Clearly a sign they are being paid too much money, and not paying nearly enough tax. They need to check @seatsixtyone.bsky.social to work out how to get there by train www.ft.com/content/90f5...
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Tech moguls turned away as Lisbon airport hits private jet limit
Some delegates to Web Summit technology conference are being forced to land in Spain
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Your new Green Councillor!
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
This is deeply disappointing from Starmer. The UK *helped design* this 'TFFF' fund, designed to stop deforestation, and supposedly 'continues to back the fund' (in theory). But now isn't putting any money into it 🤯 How embarrassing for the UK. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Screenshot of Guardian headline available at link
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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
I have updated my official log of lobbying and policy meetings for the past three months. This should be a basic requirement for all MPs. We all need to know who those who serve us meet with, and in whose interests they act. www.sianberry.org.uk/official-mee...
Nigel Farage MP pictured smiling with Nathan Gill, former Reform UK leader in Wales who has pleaded guilty to eight counts of taking bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament. In exchange for money, Nathan Gill used parliamentary speeches to speak in favour of Russia.
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Powerful questioning from my colleague @elliechowns.bsky.social, pinning the government on exactly what it needs to do - NOW - to bring about an end to the atrocities being committed in Sudan.
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Today we welcomed Kath Whittam to Southwark Green Party! "We need a better way of doing our politics. The Labour Party is no longer looking after the people. The Green Party is positive, hopeful, and focused on real solutions. It's talking about how to make things better.”
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
News!
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 04/11/2025
“People are rejecting the old party politics…but they know they don't need to go to the politics of hate and division. The politics of hope is where it's at.” Zack and Carla discuss why Bristol Cllr Al-Maghrabi, has joined the Greens and why so many others are doing the same.
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
The government spends £2.7 BILLION a year on TAX BREAKS for oil and gas companies Those companies pay billions to their shareholders And then lay off their workers Think that's unfair? Tell Rachel Reeves to stop propping up oil and gas companies and back workers instead…
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European Greens @europeangreens.eu · 04/11/2025
The next step to make abortion safe & accessible in the EU is happening! On Wednesday, the FEMM Committee votes on @myvoicemychoice.bsky.social. Will they stand for safe & legal abortion in the EU, or will they let women suffer because of restrictive bans?
Map of Europe showing abortion access across EU countries with text reading ‘The EU institutions have the power to turn this…’. Countries are color-coded: pink for ‘availability on request’, red for ‘highly restrictive’, and black circle for ‘total ban (Malta)’. Additional patterns mark mandatory waiting periods, counselling, and distress requirements. The map highlights disparities in abortion access.Map of Europe with all countries shaded in pink to represent equal abortion access, accompanied by text reading ‘Into this. Free, legal & accessible abortion for all who need it.’ The image contrasts with the previous map to advocate for universal abortion rights.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 04/11/2025
“People are rejecting the old party politics…but they know they don't need to go to the politics of hate and division. The politics of hope is where it's at.” Zack and Carla discuss why Bristol Cllr Al-Maghrabi has joined the Greens and why so many others are doing the same.
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Can’t quite believe the Chancellor is seriously considering slashing support for home energy efficiency as a way to cut fuel bills 👀. Locking people into cold & leaky homes which will cost them more to heat & decimating the insulation industry at same time. Total madness 👇
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Reeves considers cut to green levies in effort to reduce cost of energy bills
Exclusive: Chancellor hopes to save up to £170 from average bill but industry insiders say move would be ‘disastrous’
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Welcome Kath!
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Does this sound like urgency on #Deforestation, #ClimateEmergency and #NatureCrisis to you? @globalwitness.org
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Claire Sheppard @shinyshep.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Labour have at the last minute pulled the funding for the well needed and long planned upgrade to Peckham Rye station. Will keep the dubious accolade of busiest interchange railway station in the country with no step-free access. Will @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social be lobbying for constituents here?
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Beyond the chaos and confusion of the last few days, Southwark's residents will be wondering who runs Southwark Council - our elected representatives or Labour Party regional officials? join.greenparty.org.uk
Beyond the chaos and confusion of the last few days,
Southwark's residents will be wondering who runs
Southwark Council - our elected representatives or Labour
Party regional officials?
Far more questions have arisen than have been answered by
the Labour group's re-vote.
Who is the new council leader beholden to - the people of
Southwark or those who arranged for the re-run election to
take place?
Were councillors pressured to change their vote, and by
whom?
Finally, what direction will Southwark Labour, and more
importantly, Southwark Council now take?
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Southwark

Council
controversial decisions made about major housing projects,
there will be concern that the new leader of the council is
the co-owner and director of a lobbying firm that advises
clients such as private developers.
Southwark's people need a leader that will speak up for
them, not big developers.
For the real change Southwark is desperately calling out for,
vote Green next May.
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Cllr Scott Ainslie 💚 @greenpartyscott.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
It’s time to sack Lambeth Labour. Their ‘vision’ for Lambeth is more of the same: let’s flog off our land to international developers-the very thing that has led to the massive growth in inequality over the past 25 years in our borough. lambeth.greenparty.org.uk/2025/07/07/c...
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Cllr Scott Ainslie Criticises Lambeth Labour's Growth Strategy - Lambeth Green Party
Cllr Ainslie spoke at Lambeth’s Cabinet meeting on 30 June, 2025 to criticise Labour’s Growth Strategy. Read his speech below or watch the proceedings and review the agenda by following this link. “So...
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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Why do controls on advertising not extend to deadly fossil fuels? It's time for a ban on high-carbon, often greenwashing ads as @carladenyer.bsky.social and I said in yesterday's debate 👇
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Claire Sheppard @shinyshep.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Am sure a housing development consultant being put in charge of Southwark Council won’t be problematic at all. Not like Southwark Council have previously had form for underselling huge swaths of social housing to property developers or anything… 🤨 @shapecoalition.bsky.social @josh.politics.co.uk
Photo of Sarah king with text reading “An expert in property and planning, Sarah leads our award winning team who recently collected the Public Affairs Award 2017 for Planning Campaign of the Year. Established and well red within the property industry, she provides strategic advice and hands on engagement to a range of house builders and developers at the local, regional and national level, including Bellway, Barrett Homes, Prologis and Essential Living. Sarah also provides senior counsel to public affairs clients, particularly in the areas of housing, planning and outsourcing”
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Claire Sheppard @shinyshep.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Anyone know who was elected Leader of Southwark Council last night? @jamesmcash.bsky.social @neilcoyle.bsky.social @lb-southwark.bsky.social feels like something people who live in Southwark have a right to know - no? You know democracy in action and all that...
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Southwark Green Party condemns the proscription of Palestine Action by the UK government as a "terrorist organisation".
Southwark Green Party condemns the proscription of Palestine Action by the UK government as a "terrorist organisation". PA have engaged in non-violent disruption tactics to prevent arms manufactured in Britain from causing direct violence on the Palestinian people.
This is the first time a domestic protest group has been proscribed and is an incredibly dangerous precedent for protest and civil liberties in the UK.
The right to protest, non-violent civil disobedience, and free speech are critical in a healthy democracy, and we call on the government to reverse this decision immediately.
Solidarity with Palestine Action, those
campaigning against genocide, and the people of Gaza.
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European Greens @europeangreens.eu · 01/07/2025
Over 50 detained at Istanbul Pride on Sunday — including 6 lawyers & journalists. 3 still under arrest, 50 released with travel bans. We call on Erdoğan’s govt to drop all charges and free them now. In Istanbul and across Europe: freedom of assembly is a human right!
Photo of protesters behind a banner marching in Istanbul. Title says: Meanwhile in Istanbul, police arrests pride marchers. 53 people were detained on Sunday just for attending Pride.Rainbow flag with the title: "We stand with LGBTQI+ people. Always. Everywhere. Like it. Support it. Share it."
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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Those who are sick and injured or Disabled today and in the future need our solidarity, and from Greens they will get it. This rushed, shameful, cruel Bill must fall.
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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
All four Green MPs voted against this cruel mistake of a Bill. To those who are scared and worried about what this result means, we will continue to vote against it, and stand against any proposals that seek to save money by impoverishing those already struggling to get by. Solidarity always 💚
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Southwark Green Party @southwarkgp.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
BREAKING NEWS All five of Southwark's MPs vote IN FAVOUR of tonight's second reading of the government's welfare bill. This is despite the process descending into chaos and uncertainty as to how exactly thousands of Southwark residents will be affected.
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London Green Party @londongreenparty.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Join us at our Conference 🗓 Saturday 10th May 📍 Birkbeck, WC1 🎫 Free tickets available ✅Open to non-members ➡️Book now: actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
As chair of the Environment Committee I'm releasing a cross party report into local food growing. This is ultimately an issue of inequality - and it's vital we grow towards a more resilient future. Full report below 👇🏽
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
I know there are many trans and non-binary people who will be feeling deeply worried today, caught in the midst of a media storm as they try to simply live their lives. Please know that I stand with you - today, tomorrow and always. My statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling today:
"I know there are many trans and non-binary people who will be feeling deeply worried today, caught in the midst of a media storm as they try to simply live their lives. To those people, I say: please know that I stand with you - today, tomorrow and always.
The Green Party continues to support a policy of self-ID to allow trans people to live full lives free from harassment in the gender they know themselves to be. The judge emphasised in his speech that trans people are still protected under the law, but it is for government to now demonstrate how this will be achieved.
I will work closely with human rights and LGBTIQA+ groups to understand the consequences of this ruling, and will not hesitate to press for changes in legislation if it is needed to protect the human rights of all.” - Carla Denyer MP, Green Party Co-leader - MP Bristol Central
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