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Carla Denyer

@carladenyer.bsky.social

Green MP for Bristol Central. Former Co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales. Engineer. Bi 🏳‍🌈. She/Her. Need to get in touch? 📧 carla.denyer.mp@parliament.uk

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Sian Berry MP@sianberry.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I have written to the Prime Minister and Bridget Phillipson, calling for the cruel and confusing EHRC Code of Practice to be rejected. Legislative action must be taken to create an equalities framework that protects trans people’s safety, dignity and humanity.

Image is a letter. It reads: Dear Keir and Bridget, Reject the EHRC’s Code of Practice I am writing as Interim Women and Equalities lead of the Parliamentary Green Party to raise serious concerns over proposed guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, which is not fit for purpose and will harm trans people living in the UK. The Code of Practice for services, public functions, and associations is the culmination of years of well-funded campaigns to drive a minority group out of British public life. It sets out a system of segregation where trans people are excluded from services and spaces that reflect their gender, and in some cases also excluded from services and spaces that reflect their sex assigned at birth. Where unisex facilities exist, trans people will be forced into them. Where they do not exist, trans people will be left with nowhere to go. Your own Equalities Impact Assessment1 on the code admits there will be a significant impact on those with the protected characteristic of gender reassignment - from forcing trans people to out themselves by using disabled toilets to putting trans women at greater risk of sexual violence by making them use men’s services. The Code of Practice is both cruel and confusing. Inconsistencies between the Code of Practice and its Equalities Impact Assessment, the Gender Recognition Act and the European Convention on Human Rights will leave organisations and service providers at risk of litigation from all sides. Frontline staff in spaces like cafes, gyms, and offices will be forced to police gender, whilst the costs of creating self-contained gender neutral facilities are estimated by your advisors as reaching £600m, which the government is providing no funding to cover.2 I am pleased to see associations, like the Women’s Institute and Girlguiding, given a potential route to serving trans and cisgender women, but this does not counteract the pain caused by the majority of the guidance. Letter continued: By enacting this guidance, trans people will simply be scapegoated. Research by Translucent found there was just one complaint to English Unitary Authorities in 2025 concerning trans women’s use of single-sex spaces, such as toilets and changing rooms.3 By refusing to act, your government is once again playing politics with trans people’s lives, rather than tackling real problems, like the soaring cost of living, rising inequality and the ongoing climate crisis. Trans people of all ages and backgrounds exist in communities across the country - and always have. They have every right to thrive just as their cisgender friends, family members, and colleagues do. When Labour brought in the Gender Recognition Act in 2004 it promised trans people they could live their lives with peace, privacy, and dignity. Now you are breaking that promise. I believe there is a real risk of trans people being essentially segregated from public spaces. I urge you to withdraw the code and take legislative action to create an equalities framework that protects trans people’s safety, dignity and humanity.
Carla Denyer@carladenyer.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Following my doctor’s advice, I am taking some time away from work for health reasons. My office will be functioning as usual and my staff are there to support all my constituents who need help, so please don't hesitate to get in touch. See my full statement below.

I've worked in politics for over a decade: as a Councillor, for an MEP, as the Co-Leader of the Green Party, and now it is a privilege to serve as the MP for Bristol Central. Over the last few years, I have been struggling with persistent health issues, and I have been trying to manage these alongside the long hours and significant responsibility my work entails. It has become clear that this is not an effective strategy and that doing so is inhibiting my ability to recover. Having taken advice from my doctor, I will be taking several weeks off in order to try to get back to full health. I want to be open about the fact that what I am suffering from is burnout – and the mental and physical symptoms that arise from it. Burnout is a condition that does not tend to get better on its own. If left unmanaged, it can worsen and increase your risk of long-term health problems. This is something that I know will be familiar to many people in all walks of life, especially those working in high-stress environments and in people-facing professions such as nurses, teachers and social workers. But it is also something that too often is not openly discussed. I hope that by sharing my own struggles, I can help in some small way to combat the stigma around it and contribute to a more open conversation. Making the decision to take time off for my health was incredibly difficult. It is an honour to represent the people of Bristol Central. And I know that by stepping back for a little while now, I will ultimately be able to return as a better champion for the community that means so much to me. I am grateful for the kindness and understanding I know my constituents will show if they see me out and about while I am recovering. I want to say a huge thank you to all of my colleagues in the Green Party, in Parliament and in my Constituency team for their understanding and support. I also want to thank Nadia Whittome MP for the leadership she showed in 2021 when she took a leave of a…
Patrick McAllister 🌱@patdbmcallister.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Thank you @carladenyer.bsky.social for lobbying the Government on business rates, which are at risk of devastating our high streets. I was pleased to support the letter as a Bristol Central councillor with many small businesses in my ward who are struggling with the rise in business rates.

Business rates rise 'stands to finally put many out of business completely'

Bristol MP Carla Denyer says small businesses need government support to survive

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The Green Party of England & Wales@greenparty.org.uk · 3mo ago

A great example in Parliament that shows why elected Greens coming from lots of different backgrounds is so valuable. Carla Denyer drawing on her knowledge as a renewable energy engineer while questioning air pollution experts at the Environmental Audit Committee.

Carla Denyer@carladenyer.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Listening to PMQs yesterday I was appalled to hear how Karl Turner MP was treated by the Labour whipping machine. Turning mental health into a stick to beat its MPs with when they refuse to follow orders is not OK.

Screenshot of a statement by Karl Turner posted on X here: https://x.com/KarlTurnerMP/status/2057169148564602958
Carla Denyer@carladenyer.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Remember this shocking national security assessment, only released thanks to an FoI, warning of ecosystem collapse? That was only the summary. The government still won't release the full report, not even on a confidential basis to MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee.

Carla Denyer@carladenyer.bsky.social · 7mo ago

This week the government quietly published a 'Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security assessment': www.gov.uk/government/p... Meant to be out last year, but rumoured to be blocked by Number 10: www.theguardian.com/environment/... The judgements are stomach-churning

Screenshot of the first two pages of the assessment. Machine readable version at link
Carla Denyer@carladenyer.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I'm a member of the Environmental Audit Committee. Right now, one thing we're examining is the role the Treasury and their thinking plays in shaping the UK’s response to climate change & sustainability - and we’re accepting submissions👇 🧵…

House of Commons Committees@hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 4mo ago

The Environmental Audit Committee have launched an inquiry into HM Treasury and the economics of climate and nature 👉 https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/62/environmental-audit-committee/news/213159/new-inquiry-mps-explore-treasurys-role-in-environment-and-climate-policy/

HM Treasury and the economics of climate and nature. We've launched an inquiry. Photo shows the HM Treasury building on Whitehall, Westminster, London.
Carla Denyer@carladenyer.bsky.social · 3mo ago

By forcing a vote on oil & gas the Tories are wasting valuable time that should be spent working cross-party to plan for the energy transition & future-proofing jobs. There is no future in fossil fuels. Pretending otherwise fails workers, billpayers & the next generation.

Carla Denyer@carladenyer.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The Government must use the Energy Independence Bill to give workers a seat at the table as workplaces adapt to the climate, nature, and cost-of-living crises. That's why I'm asking Ed Miliband to grant statutory rights to trade union future-proofing reps.

Dear Ed, Re: Statutory rights for trade union “future-proofing reps” in the Energy Independence Bill I am writing on behalf of the Green Party to ask you to grant statutory rights to union ‘future-proofing reps’ in the forthcoming Energy Independence Bill. This would create a legal requirement on employers to include trade union representatives in workplace planning related to decarbonisation, and is key to delivering a just transition. As you know, the UK is entering the most significant period of industrial change in decades. Energy, manufacturing, construction, and transport will need to rapidly transform, driven by the need to address both the climate and cost-of-living crises and end our reliance on expensive and insecure fossil fuels. This has only become more pressing in light of economic fallout from the US-Israel illegal war on Iran. These changes are already – and will continue to – have huge repercussions on the workforces currently employed in these industries. Already the number of jobs supported by the oil and gas industry in the UK has halved in the last decade due to declining North Sea reserves, and many are facing worsening conditions. It is vital that workers have a defined role at the heart of this change. Whilst we welcome many of the steps your government has taken in the past year in this regard, we are concerned that workforce planning is still too often an afterthought, and too many workers are finding out about major changes once decisions are already made. Already workers up and down the country are taking this into their own hands. When the last coal power station closed in Ratcliffe-on-Soar in 2024, reps from Prospect, GMB and Unite identified new jobs for workers to move into, backed up by funding and support for employees to retrain for these new roles. In Falkirk, Unite shop stewards were central to plans for bus manufacturerAlexander Dennis to invest more in electric buses, protecting jobs and supporting greener transport... Statutory rights for future-proofing reps would mean workers have a seat at the table from the start. Employers would be legally required to involve reps in workforce planning, skills, retraining, redeployment and job continuity linked to decarbonisation. It would ensure the workforce are consulted early on major investment and restructuring decisions linked to industrial change, and give them oversight to ensure public money supports decent jobs. And worker reps would be given protected time to carry out transition-related duties without loss of pay. Futureproofing reps will be of particular importance in industries like oil and gas, where it is essential that jobs are protected as we phase-out fossil fuel production. They will also have a crucial role to play in workplaces that are changing significantly as a result of steps to decarbonise, such as steel plants or car factories. We know that giving trade unions statutory roles delivers change. Workplaces with union health and safety reps have half the serious injury rates than those without, and the UK’s injury rate has fallen dramatically since the introduction of statutory rights for these in 1977. The Trades Union Congress has long called for statutory recognition for reps to support workplace transitions. These rights also have support from environmental groups including Greenpeace, Uplift, Friends of the Earth Scotland, Platform and Oil Change International. This proposal also builds on my Energy and Employment Rights Bill introduced in the last parliamentary session. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss both my bill and this proposal with you further. Yours sincerely, Carla Denyer MP Member of Parliament for Bristol Central
Carla Denyer@carladenyer.bsky.social · 3mo ago

‘Cost of Rent Day’ in England fell on Monday, representing when the average tenant has earned enough to cover their annual rent. Renting in this country is out of control. Our makeshift graph after an afternoon of talking to renters in Bristol told a sorry story…

Carla standing on a sunny street watching someone put a dot on a handwritten scale from 0% to 100% to indicate how much of their income is spent on rent each month
Carla Denyer@carladenyer.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Renting in Britain is broken. While the Labour government tears itself apart I have written to Steve Reed, alongside our two new Green Mayors @zoegarbett.bsky.social & @liamshrivastava.bsky.social , to ask him to listen to those who voted for change last week and to introduce rent controls now.

The Green Party of England & Wales@greenparty.org.uk · 3mo ago

Our election campaigns were rooted in fighting to end the housing affordability crisis, and voters have spoken. Green Mayors @zoegarbett.bsky.social & @liamshrivastava.bsky.social alongside Carla Denyer MP have written to the government to demand a Rent Controls Bill in the King's Speech tomorrow

A letter to Steve Reed secretary for Housing, Communities and Local Government from Carla Denyer MP, Zoe Garbett Mayor of Hackney and Liam Shrivastava Mayor of Lewisham demanding a rent controls bill in the King's Speech tomorrow
Carla Denyer@carladenyer.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Bristol has so many amazing charities supporting refugees. I visited one this week. These volunteers provide clothing and other items for people who were forced to leave everything behind, and have created an amazing community space too. It makes me proud to be a Bristolian.

The picture shows Carla Denyer speaking to a volunteer in front of a densely packed rail of jumpers. On the shelf above the rail is a red label that says 'Jumpers and Coats'. On top of the shelf are lots of colourful fabrics labelled 'Pillows'. The picture shows the interior of a room with packed clothing rails, shelves of crockery and bookcases. On top of the bookcases are several pairs of children's shoes. On the wooden floor is a bright red oval rug. The image shows Carla Denyer smiling and playing table football with a group of people.
Carla Denyer@carladenyer.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Yesssss @zoegarbett.bsky.social!!! You've been working so hard for this. So well deserved 💚 (And cue even more people getting the two of us confused I reckon, now that you're going to get more well known 😅 - I used to have a pink undercut once, maybe it's time for a reprise in your honour!)

The Green Party of England & Wales@greenparty.org.uk · 3mo ago

BREAKING: First Ever Green Mayor Win 🎉 Zoë Garbett has been elected Mayor of Hackney – huge congratulations!

WELCOMING ZOE GARBETT MAYOR OF HACKNEY Green Party Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
The Green Party of England & Wales@greenparty.org.uk · 3mo ago

📢 Polling stations are now open! 📢 Want to replace the failing Labour Party and defeat the hateful message of Reform? Get yourself down to your local polling station and vote Green today! Every vote counts. Make sure your voice is heard 💚 Don’t forget your Photo ID for voting in England!

Vote Green Poster by Artist Raissa Pardini - Vote Green - Join for a real change, real hope.
Carla Denyer@carladenyer.bsky.social · 3mo ago

This week is @transhistoryweek.com - a great time to reflect on the fact that - contrary to what you might think from the current toxic debate - trans people have always existed, across all ages and cultures🏳️‍⚧️🧵 www.transhistoryweek.com/latest/thw20...

Trans+ History Week back bigger in 2026 with bold national campaign, new stories, cross-party support — Trans+ History Week

Third annual week (4–10 May) launches with Reflections, lifting Trans+ voices into public space, as community responds to hostile rhetoric with solidarity and growing support

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