"It would be the worst form of double standards if somebody important doesn't get arrested, and other people do." These placards use the exact words published by Sarah Helm (wife of National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell). #FreeSpeech #RighttoProtest #FreePalestine #UKNews

★★★★★ “As a work of cinema, it is exemplary. As a work of journalism, it is inarguable. As a document, it is an indictment.” Time Out Naza (15) is showing on Wednesday 11 November in Wotton-under-Edge, including a recorded Q&A with the filmmakers. Book tickets at wottoncinema.com.

This is the same Labour Government letting B52 bombers take off from British soil to bomb Iran - while people here at home pay the price of Trump's illegal war in spiking energy prices. Warm words about ending the war won't cut it - Burnham must end the UK's participation.

Politics UK@politicsuk.com · 4d ago

🚨 WATCH: Andy Burnham says the Democratic landslide in the US midterms means the world now has an opportunity to end the Iran war “That’s what the voters, in my view, are saying in the United States”

Parents for Future Stroud have an climate group event coming up on 10 November - details below. parentsforfuture.org.uk

Labour plans to destroy Sheffield's administration. Sheffield’s Green Councillor Group responds to Labour’s intent to rip up the joint administration of Sheffield City Council. Read our full statement and response on our website: sheffieldgreenparty.org.uk/2026/11/02/l...

We just wanted celebrate the work of @strouddc.bsky.social Environment Committee, working through the Climate and Nature Grants programme. 29 brilliant projects this year building on similar success last year. Read all about it here: stroud.moderngov.co.uk/documents/s2...

As the nights draw in and thoughts move towards preparing for Christmas, why not join decorate your front door with a unique, natural piece of art you made yourself? Join our Willow Star workshop on Wed 11 Nov, 6.30pm - 8pm at the Trinity Rooms in Stroud. Tickets £25 www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticket...

Labour left wealth taxes out of the Budget. It's time to tax the super-rich fairly.

Xmas is just around the corner and we all have that difficult to buy for person. Why not get them something different from this auction of arts and crafts and help the green party at the same time? Please share and see what green people power can do? Thank you.

Stroud District Green Party@stroudgreens.org.uk · last wk.

New items have been added to our online art auction, kindly donated by some very generous friends in Lincolnshire. Only a few more days to get your bids in - don't miss out! www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticket...

Healey really painted himself into a cornichon at the budget, didn't he?

Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire Green Party@cambsgreenparty.bsky.social · 2w ago

🥒 Pickle policy? What about the big issues? Today’s Budget must do more than balance the books. We need an economy that makes life more affordable, tackles inequality and invests in our future — not gimmicks. What would a fairer economy look like to you? greenparty.org.uk/2026/10/27/g...

Last call for our event tomorrow night at Lansdown Hall with Rachel Millward and Jonathon Porritt. Still a few tickets available if you move quickly!

Stroud District Green Party@stroudgreens.org.uk · 3w ago

Only 5 days to go until 'An Audience with Jonathon Porritt and Rachel Millward' at Lansdown Hall. Come along and see two generations of environmentalists interrogated by the generation who are coming next. Friday 23 October, 7-9pm, tickets £10. actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...

🗣 "There's nothing pragmatic about selling our children's and our grandchildren's future down the river" @zackpolanski.bsky.social reacts to Andy Burn 'em's 'disastrous' decision to drill for more fossil fuels.

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Green councillors condemn ‘attack on local democracy’ over planning changes | Stroud Times

Stroud district councillors will have less say over planning applications under new Government rules coming into force on October 31.

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Only 5 days to go until 'An Audience with Jonathon Porritt and Rachel Millward' at Lansdown Hall. Come along and see two generations of environmentalists interrogated by the generation who are coming next. Friday 23 October, 7-9pm, tickets £10. actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...

Our silent online fundraising auction is live! Pieces include a pastel by renowned artist Anthony Hodge, a one-off ceramic bowl by Sheila Fournier, and signed oil paintings of Green Party leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social and Bristol Central MP @carladenyer.bsky.social by Stroud artist Fred Barker.

Rachel Millward and Jonathan Porritt are coming to Stroud! Friday 23 October. 7pm–9pm, Tickets only £10 and free for Young Greens and unwaged. 👉 stroudtimes.com/green-party-...

Green Party deputy leader and Jonathon Porritt to share Stroud platform | Stroud Times

Green Party deputy leader Rachel Millward will appear alongside veteran environmentalist, writer and campaigner Jonathon Porritt at a special event in Stroud later this month.

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Green candidate @robinlayfield.bsky.social has congratulated Labour's John Bloxsom who won yesterday's by-election in Rodborough. Robin said: "John’s team ran an efficient and fair campaign and with his previous council experience and community involvement I know he will be a good councillor."

🥀 Labour will allow inequality to keep on growing. ✅️ The Green Party will tackle inequality by taxing wealth, not work.

A thoughtful and considered comment piece from a Labour party supporter.

West England Bylines@westenglandbylines.co.uk · 4w ago

From peaceful protest to mass arrests: is the policing of Palestine Action supporters proportionate, democratic or even effective? | Stephen Kinsella

Solidarity with those arrested yesterday for holding handwritten cardboard signs whilst sitting on John Marjoram's peace bench in Stroud. www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouces...

Police called to Palestine Action demonstration in Stroud

There are reports that arrests were made, but this has not yet been confirmed by police

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In Stroud today observing just how many police officers it takes to arrest 2 of our elderly friends for holding signs while sitting on a bench in a quiet corner.

Stroud Greens going the extra mile for @robinlayfield.bsky.social's by-election campaign! 4,500 leaflets delivered, 850 doors knocked on and over 500 Rodborough residents spoken to about their concerns. To everyone who has helped - THANK YOU 💚💚💚💚 Vote Robin this coming Tuesday 13 October!

Thank you Holborn & St Pancras. Our second best byelection result ever. 💚

Three years on, we remember the horrific events of October 7 and the wave of destruction in Gaza that has followed it. We call today, and every day, for an end to the violence, for peace and safety for all.

More than 20 Stroud Greens were down in Brighton at the weekend for the Green Party conference - an amazing turnout. 💚💚💚

Such an inspirational speech from @zackpolanski.bsky.social today at Conference, and Stroud Greens got a nice name check! 💚💚💚

A fairer voting system can't wait until after the next general election. We need electoral reform now.

Our very own @cllrgillthomas.bsky.social who was recently diagnosed as autistic at the age of 45, plans to run 250km during October to raise money for autism and childhood bereavement charities. She'll be collecting litter en route, of course! stroudtimes.com/autism-diagn...

Autism diagnosis inspires councillor to run 250km in a month for charities  | Stroud Times

Being diagnosed as autistic at the age of 45 has inspired a local councillor to take part in a charity fundraiser that involves running 250km during October.

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Stroud District Food Bank are teaming up with the wonderful Chalford Community Choir & Orchestra for a special fundraising evening. 📅 Friday 2nd October 📍 Chalford Sports & Social Club 🚪 Doors open 7pm 🎵 Music from 7.30pm 🎟️ Tickets £10 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening...

An Evening with Chalford Community Choir & Orchestra

Enjoy an evening of music with Chalford Community Choir & Orchestra, in aid of Stroud District Foodbank

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Great to see some Stroud Greens on the ground with Caroline supporting @zackpolanski.bsky.social in the by-election campaign! 💚💚💚👏👏👏

Caroline Lucas@carolinelucas.bsky.social · last mo.

Great response on the doorsteps in Holborn & St Pancras this evening - more & more people recognising that @zackpolanski.bsky.social will make a brilliant local MP. One more Labour backbencher changes nothing - the best way to make this Labour government braver, bolder & better is to #VoteGreen