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Dr Ellie Chowns MP

@elliechowns.bsky.social

🍏 Green MP for North Herefordshire and leader of the Green Party MP group in Parliament. Mum, activist, optimist!

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Best for Britain@bestforbritain.org · 3d ago

❌ Ellie Chowns: "We now have less strong protection for our environment. Socially, politically, culturally, Brexit has been poisonous." "It's catalyzed a toxic political debate, polarization, the proliferation of disinformation, short-termism in politics, a discounting of rights and opportunities"

Dr Ellie Chowns MP@elliechowns.bsky.social · 3d ago

After months of wildfires, drought, and record heat, the UN is now warning El Niño will ramp up temperatures even further, to disastrous effect. Climate breakdown is here, and it's only getting worse. The govt must focus all its efforts on reducing emissions and mitigating existing impacts.

Dr Ellie Chowns MP@elliechowns.bsky.social · 3d ago

The Representation of the People Bill takes some steps in the right direction, but the lack of necessary action to root out dark money, foreign influence, and misinformation in UK politics makes it a huge missed opportunity overall- especially the outrageous decision to exclude any discussion of PR.

Dr Ellie Chowns MP@elliechowns.bsky.social · 4d ago

Trump's renewed attacks and genocidal rhetoric towards Iran are not the actions of a man seeking peace. Conflict between the US and Iran only endangers more lives, destabilises the region, and further disrupts the global economy. The UK must push for de-escalation and an end to this illegal war.

Dr Ellie Chowns MP@elliechowns.bsky.social · 5d ago

Despite years of calls from MPs across the House to ban all trade with illegal Israeli settlements, the last govt failed to take genuine action in the face of war crimes and human rights abuses. The new Foreign Sec cannot repeat the mistakes of the old; we must act to end Britain's complicity now.

Dr Ellie Chowns MP@elliechowns.bsky.social · last wk.

Months after the govt announced they were looking into decoupling the price of electricity from gas, we still have no further details or timelines on these plans - all while families across the UK face down surging energy bills. I've written to the SoS for Energy Security and Net Zero for answers.

I am writing to you regarding the urgent need to address the high and inflated cost of electricity, particularly in light of this week’s announcement that, from October, households already struggling with the cost of living will face the highest energy costs in three years. As you are aware, billpayers across the country remain at the mercy of volatile global fossil fuel markets due to the UK’s marginal pricing system. Under this system gas-fired power stations set the wholesale price of electricity the majority of the time, even though cheaper renewables generate a significant and growing share of our energy. This flawed system has repeatedly resulted in huge spikes to household energy bills and cost the UK economy billions. Since 2021, £90 billion extra has been spent on gas, with £40 billion in public money used to cushion soaring household bills (Greenpeace, 2025). Considering this, the government’s announcement earlier this year that it would look into breaking the link between gas prices and electricity prices marked a welcome acknowledgment that this system is broken and needs to change. However, months have now passed seemingly without any published updates, detailed plans, or clear timelines on how exactly this is being delivered, let alone when billpayers will feel the benefits. While the public waits for action, volatile global gas prices are once again pushing bills up just in time for winter. I also have concerns that the model of decoupling announced, which relies on electricity generators voluntarily leaving the market, will not properly break the link and deliver substantially lower bills. By pursuing a more ambitious model of market decoupling, such as the approach set out in Greenpeace’s Power Shift proposal or Common Wealth’s fixed price model proposals, the government would cut average bills by hundreds of pounds, while simultaneously taking real control over our energy system and accelerating the transition to clean, affo…plans, timelines, and progress to implement the decoupling policy, and whether you are considering adopting a more thorough model of price decoupling. I look forward to hearing your response and to seeing swift, decisive action on this critical issue.
Dr Ellie Chowns MP@elliechowns.bsky.social · last wk.

My thoughts are with all affected by the flash flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border, including the many British families waiting for information on their loved ones' wellbeing. The UK govt must make every effort to aid rescue operations and support impacted communities as they recover and grieve.

Dr Ellie Chowns MP@elliechowns.bsky.social · 2w ago

Ahead of Parliament's return in one week, I've written to the Foreign Secretary urging him to learn from the mistakes of his predecessors and take action to protect human rights, uphold intl law, and make clear that the UK will no longer be complicit in genocide and other war crimes in Palestine.

Dear Ed, As you will be aware, we are quickly approaching the return of Parliament following a summer which has ushered forth a new Prime Minister, a largely new Cabinet, and a new position for yourself, as Foreign Secretary. What is yet to be seen is whether we will also see a new and more effective and principled way of responding to the Israeli Government’s grave and ongoing human rights abuses in Palestine. It is vital that the UK Government does not simply condemn breaches of international law, but acts decisively to stop them. The need for urgent action cannot be overstated; the ongoing genocide has seen more than 1,000 Palestinians in Gaza killed by Israeli forces since the ceasefire came into effect in October 2025. Access to critical humanitarian aid such as food and medical supplies remains heavily restricted, and the displacement of Palestinians has continued as Israeli forces expand further into Gaza beyond the agreed ceasefire boundaries. Illegal Israeli settlement expansion and settler violence in the West Bank also continues to escalate, with the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reporting about 190 attacks a month in the first four months of 2026, alongside the publication of construction tenders for 1,200 homes in the E1 area. While I recognise your condemnation of the E1 plans and acknowledgement of the destructive threat that settlement expansion poses to peace in the region, it is clear that simply issuing statements of concern is not enough to make the Israeli Government change course. I therefore urge you to learn from the mistakes of your predecessors and take genuine action to protect the human rights of Palestinians, uphold international law, and make clear that the UK will no longer be complicit in genocide and other war crimes in Palestine. These actions include, but are not limited to: Ending all arms sales to, and military cooperation with, Israel; Banning all trade with illegal Israeli settlements in o…There is significant and growing support for these measures across Parliament, including from many MPs within your own party. Indeed, the Prime Minister himself has acknowledged that Labour previously “got it wrong” on Gaza and has said that more needed to be done to ensure Israel adheres to international law; your new position grants you an opportunity to turn that recognition into meaningful action. I therefore hope that you will act with the urgency that this moment demands. The UK Government must stand firmly for international law, human rights, and the protection of civilians, not for further impunity for those responsible for war crimes. I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss the cross-party role Parliament can play in securing justice, accountability, and a lasting peace for Palestinians and Israelis alike. Yours sincerely, Dr Ellie Chowns MP for North Herefordshire Leader of the Parliamentary Green Party and Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs
Dr Ellie Chowns MP@elliechowns.bsky.social · last mo.

I had a ball visiting Matt Hudd Martial Arts and getting to take part in one of their Learning Disability classes - it was brilliant to see first-hand how much joy this community project can create for participants!

Ellie smiling with the instructors at Matt Hudd Martial Arts
Dr Ellie Chowns MP@elliechowns.bsky.social · last mo.

Given our consistent engagement on the adult social care crisis and willingness to work together to solve it, it's deeply disappointing that the Greens weren't invited to today's cross-party talks. We need all hands on deck to tackle this issue - the Greens remain ready to work cross-party to do so.

Dear Andy, 29 July 2026 I welcome your commitment to addressing the challenge of fixing social care, an issue which has for too long been neglected and treated as a political football. There are no shortage of reports and proposals on how to change things; what has been missing for far too long is the political will to do so. I am therefore glad to see that you have committed to spending political capital on securing positive change. I also agree that cross-party working is essential to best face this challenge. Indeed, I have repeatedly called in Parliament for cross-party talks, and I have represented the Green Party at the (so far, only two) cross-party meetings convened as part of the Casey Commission’s work, in September 2025 and May 2026. I expressed my strong desire for more frequent and in-depth cross-party discussions at that most recent meeting, as well as consistently calling on the government to show greater political leadership on this issue. It was therefore disappointing to learn yesterday that only two political parties had been invited to meet with you today, at very short notice, to discuss social care. I am puzzled as to why you did not extend an invitation to the Green Party, given our long track record of positive engagement in this area and our frequent expressions of interest in, and support for, cross-party work on social care. Failing to extend an invitation to your first cross-party meeting on the topic is, frankly, not consistent with your stated commitment to working cooperatively across party lines. I remain very keen to work constructively with you and other cross-party colleagues to find solutions to the crisis in social care, so that we can meet the needs and uphold the interests of people who draw on care, their families and other unpaid carers, and all those who work in the care sector. I look forward to hearing from you.
Dr Ellie Chowns MP@elliechowns.bsky.social · last mo.

I had a brilliant time trying my hand at walking cricket with the team at Bartestree and Lugwardine Cricket Club - and luckily for me, no one managed to grab a video of the moment I fell over after taking too big a swing with my bat! Huge thanks to the team for having me along!

Ellie posing with a cricket bat and smiling with the Walking Cricket team
The Green Party of England & Wales@greenparty.org.uk · last mo.

"I will Greater Manchester back from big money. We all want change, and I've got a plan: free buses for under-22s, genuinely affordable homes, thriving high streets, and a clean, safe planet for our children." Geraldine Coggins outlines her vision on ITV's Greater Manchester Mayoral hustings.

Dr Ellie Chowns MP@elliechowns.bsky.social · last mo.

The US-Saudi nuclear deal raises profound concerns - it risks provoking Iran, sets new precedents which potentially threaten the pathway towards global nuclear non-proliferation, and entirely ignores the Saudi regime's appalling human rights abuses, prioritising a lucrative deal over justice.