I wrote a thing about the local election here in South Tyneside. open.substack.com/pub/deedsand...

South Tyneside chose anger, but it also chose hope.

There is no point pretending last Thursday’s local election results in South Tyneside were anything other than huge.

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If you’re looking for something to watch, this is so worth an hour of your time. What a woman 💚 youtu.be/xcTvmIEG4Xw?...

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May you find peace in the promise of the solstice night That each day forward is blessed with more light That the cycle of nature, unbroken and true Brings faith to your soul and well-being to you Rejoice in the darkness, in the silence find rest And may the days that follow be abundantly blessed

"I don't think you can solve a men's health crisis without tackling poverty" @davidfrancisgreen.bsky.social on the crisis in men's health and the long-term health impacts of austerity. CW: mental health, suicide

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And then there was 4. Greens on the rise in Newcastle www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...

Newcastle Labour councillor defects to Greens and attacks government 'failure'

Ouseburn ward councillor Alistair Chisholm has announced he is quitting the Labour Party and joining the Greens

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In case you were wondering why the government was shut down:

Last night in Leeds, I joined a powerful demo after recent attacks on brown women across the UK. I almost didn’t want to speak — because it’s women’s voices that need to be amplified. But this had to be said. If I say Sarah Everard, most people know that name. If I say Sabina Nessa, far fewer do

Not sure about that ‘action’ shot of me 😂 but amazing to be with @mothinali.bsky.social and Greens from across Yorkshire and the Humber region today. We’re bringing the hope! 🙌💚 join.greenparty.org.uk @greenparty.org.uk

Mothin Ali@mothinali.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Packed out room at the Leeds Bangladeshi Centre for our regional party AGM, the energy in the room is phenomenal! Loads of new members full of energy and raring to get to work! Next stop Peterborough!

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10/10 take. No notes.

We’re building a movement. We’re bringing the hope. Get amongst it. join.greenparty.org.uk #LoveSouthTyneside

listening to these stories breaks me everytime, there's no training that can prepare you for these stories yet we've got to do what we can to help.

We want the media and politicians to recognise that there is a large number of women who are supportive of the trans+ community. We call on them to report truthfully about the sources of violence against women and to address the systems that perpetuate harm. notinourname.org.uk/petition/not...

Zohran Mamdani focused on childcare costs to win the race for New York Mayor, and the UK needs to have the same conversation about how no-cost childcare could help more than just parents. Me for @glamouruk.bsky.social: www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/zohr...

Zohran Mamdani's victory is a win for mothers. Is the UK ready to follow?

Childcare is an election-winning issue, writes Green Party MP Siân Berry for Glamour.

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There’s been lots of noise here recently about HMO’s so I put down some thoughts. open.substack.com/pub/deedsand...

Homes, humanity and the politics of blame.

HMO’s, housing and misplaced outrage in South Tyneside

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I should say this is a “record” for YouGov. Both Find Out Now and Lord Ashcroft polling have Greens on 17%. Want to help this grow? Join. join.greenparty.org.uk

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Steve Hyndside@stevehyndside.bsky.social · 9mo ago

A new day, and a new poll showing Greens on their joint record polling (YouGov have Greens on 16% - same as Tories and one point ahead of Lib Dem’s).

A memorable night ruined by a racist thug. I was invited to speak at the EuroAsia Curry Awards on Monday night, it should have been an exciting opportunity. But on my way there, outside Earl’s Court station, I was subjected to an Islamophobic hate crime. I have now reported it to the police

Overshooting 1.5°C wasn't 'inevitable.' We've been pushed by fossil fuel giants & governments that pander to them. Every delay, every oil field, every broken promise made this crisis worse. Keir Starmer, will you promise to leave Rosebank undeveloped? www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head

Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30

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Transphobes don't just hate trans people, but they're generally quite shit - racists, islamophobes, shit politics, that's what they stand for When I said our fight is one, I meant it, the same people coming after one minority also target others Legitimate concerns need space, hate doesn’t

According to The Spectator - I’m the person that bothers Piers Morgan the most. Green membership doubled, record polling & Piers bothered - I’m delighted! But we're just beginning. Join us to keep the movement growing and keep bothering Piers! Join.greenparty.org.uk

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The Green Party of England & Wales@greenparty.org.uk · 10mo ago

"We intend to replace Labour at the ballot box." @zackpolanski.bsky.social speaks to Sky News following the defection of three former Labour councillors to the Green Party in Swindon.

Reform dropped by another 100 overnight. There is one party able to hold Labour to account and take the fight to Reform. Join @greenparty.org.uk today join.greenparty.org.uk

UK Green Stats@ukgreenstats.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Fun fact: Yesterday, at around 6:40pm, Reform UK had 261,693 members. Today, at 6:40pm, they had 261,557 members. -136 members in the past 24 hours, while the Greens have gained thousands. And while actively LOSING members, they still have the balls to put this on their join page:

This week I will be hosting a meeting with the Women’s Environmental Network to push for regulation of period products. Because no one should be exposed to toxic chemicals every month just for having a period. #PeriodJustice #SafeProducts | @wen-uk.bsky.social

Another day and another RECORD poll for Greens. YouGov had Greens on record high last week of 13%. This week they have Greens up 2 at 15%. Combine this with record membership and it’s clear Greens are cutting through. join.greenparty.org.uk

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Had a cracking night seeing one of my comedy heroes @angelabarnes.bsky.social Thanks for being bloody brilliant 💚

There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of @greenparty.org.uk so come and work with us! We’re hiring a Campaign Organiser in #Bradford 🔗 Click for more info and to apply: greenparty.org.uk/get-involved... @zackpolanski.bsky.social @mothinali.bsky.social @bradfordgreens.bsky.social

💚 An amazing opportunity to be part of our Green success here! We’re looking for a Campaign Organiser to support our exciting and ambitious work ahead of the 2026 all-out local elections here. If you’ve got great communication skills and the determination to see Greens succeed, please apply!

“The other day, there were some kids at the top of the track who saw us and started waving and smiling.” The latest, possibly most miserable, installment in the story of adults hating children having fun.

road.cc@roadcc.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Reason #682 for opposing a new cycling infrastructure project – children “waving and smiling”…