Great to deliver a speech & answer questions at the Local Government Association conference. Whilst Nigel Farage continues this farce against a man with a bin on his head, local councillors are getting on with making real changes in their communities. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Congratulations to the new Children’s Laureate, @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social! We were lucky enough to chat with her on @islandofbrilliant.bsky.social… podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

A stunt to con the public as Nigel Farage tries to avoid scrutiny overs his dodgy donations. He has never been a man of the people, but a representative of the wealthy and the establishment.

So much debate about the Clacton by-election. As a @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social cllr, I am waiting to see Garage get re-elected on a smaller vote, be held to account by the investigation, have to stand down and trigger a proper by-election that is not a publicity stunt that everyone competes in.

"Our local party have decided that we won't be standing a candidate in the by-election." - Hannah Spencer outlines the Greens position for the Clacton by-election, arguing that Farage’s decision to trigger it will create turmoil for Clacton's constituents.

Sophy Ridge: "If your baby's black, your baby is twice as likely to die. If you live in a poor area, your baby is twice as likely to die"

After I wrote last week's column, I learnt that a neighbour with severe disabilities, an extremely tough & resourceful woman who lived to the full, died in the heatwave. Everyone here is devastated. I can scarcely express my anger towards a mindset that treats people like her as collateral damage. 🧵

Dr Hussam Abu Safiyah has been held for more than two years in an Israeli torture facility. His life is at risk, denied medical treatment and tortured daily. The world silent. He is an innocent man who must be released immediately and the perpetrators held to account. The UK government must act now.

Best thing I’ve seen on FB in a long while…

Devonians were horrified to learn last week of plans for a massive AI data centre near Great Torrington, north Devon. The proposals from company XLinks Ltd would cover 850 acres of farmland. But who owns the land? I decided to investigate. 1/ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Our remaining forests in the Amazon and the Congo Basin are the ultimate defense line against climate change. Allowing their destruction isn't just local negligence,it’s global ecocide. We must demand environmental sustainability now.

At the heart of the Reform project are allegations of big money buying influence. They wrap themselves in the flag while selling our future. We can be in no doubt about what they'd do in power. They would rip apart our communities and serve their crypto paymasters.

Today was the opening of Colourway, a project that has transformed the Plumstead overpass with painted murals, ceramic walls and staircase, new flooring, lighting and events support. I worked on this with Adams & Sutherland, Make:Good, & Rumi Bose for RBG, Peabody & Berkeley

“You have my promise that, as long as I’m in politics, I’ll stand every day for the rights of my LGBTQ+ siblings – even when that means swimming against the tide.” @zackpolanski.bsky.social writing in today’s Indy www.independent.co.uk/voices/pride... #Pride

How can my new book with @scholasticuk.bsky.social help support children with diverse needs, such as autism and ADHD? #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky uk.bookshop.org/p/books/my-t...

Important to call out Aramco #Sportwashing by Fifa. "They’ve been killing us all our damn lives.” www.theguardian.com/football/202...

After the awful atrocities of El Fasher, the world cannot allow a repeat at El Obeid #HumanRights #RuleofLaw www.independent.co.uk/news/sudan-r...

🛤 One of the many reasons I support re-opening old rail routes (and building new ones) is to get some more badly needed resilience in our public transport system. 🧭 No Ox-Cam East West Rail yet. 🚈 And I'm at London King's X watching all the cancelled Cambridge trains...

Today we've launched our new Homes for Greater Manchester plan. Green Mayoral candidate Geraldine Coggins pledges to deliver 20,000 genuinely affordable homes within 10 years, end Labour's developer rip off, and put the people before profit. Vote Green for affordable housing 🏠️

RENEWABLES: They're still wildly popular with the British public, not that you'd realise from news coverage * Only 4% are opposed Even for wind/solar farms in your local area, opposition is very low * 74/68% would either be happy to have a local solar/wind farm, or don't care

New research by Transition Security Project tells the truth that this Government won't. Infrastructure cuts to pay for defence will cost 10,000 jobs. We need proper defence - but we deserve an honest conversation about what really makes this country safe www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

This will hopefully become increasingly important news... Bristol City's Robins Foundation, Empire Fighting Chance & Bristol Bears Foundation have joined forces for a major new project to tackle the issue of 18-21-yr-old NEETs in Bristol. Full story here: www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...

#FactoryFarm chickens - government minister says it has no say in where the farms go as it plans to work to EXPAND the industry. Err... what about controlling the air and river pollution, the #PublicHealth and environmental impacts? Isn't that the government's job?

Not the easiest day but lightened on the way into work by a small girl with her mum singing 'If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands' and a tall runner went past and clapped his hands! A little moment of joy. Then went past a pop up pirate trio playing funky music #bristol #lovebristol

Today fossil fuel billionaires celebrate because it's the 1st July and once again - the energy price cap is going up. It doesn't have to be this way. Join the movement to end Rip Off Britain. Join.greenparty.org.uk

"We absolutely must rescue Greater Manchester from the threat of a Reform mayor with their toxic divisive policies" - Geraldine Coggins on BBC Politics North West

Growth mentioned ten times. Climate mentioned zero times. A reminder that the green economy is worth £100bn a year, benefits every part of the UK, and green jobs are paid 11% above the average wage. Burnham must stamp out creeping climate skepticism and deliver for people and for nature.

Crying with laughter at these. You have to read them all!! @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social is a twisted genius.

I've decided to compile a definitive thread of photos of the best sheep I've photographed during my walks in the countryside, together with supporting biographical information. I will put the vital story associated with each sheep in the alt text, since some of it is a little long to fit in a post.

Today is the last day to object to the insane further expansion of #Bristol Airport. Make your objection to the planning application here: planning.n-somerset.gov.uk/online-appli... View some of the key points in my film below: www.instagram.com/reel/DaFwtvz... @zackpolanski.bsky.social

The Green Party has a serious plan to end Rip Off Britain. After my speech to the British Chambers of Commerce, we had a short interview about our plans. 👇🏼 youtu.be/736bPlJ_BdM?...

26 Celsius at midnight in Bristol, England. Unheard of. 🥵🥵🥵 This breaks all records for the highest midnight temperature ever recorded in the uk. Prior to this, 25.8°C was recorded at Kenley Airfield, in July 2022.

Today as we slowly boil I can’t stop thinking about how most people voted FOR climate change - at the ballot box and with their wallets. And how, along with thousands of other scientists, I’ve tried for years to sound the alarm & educate, and we’ve largely been ignored or trolled. We must act.

"We can take on Reform, and we can beat Reform" @greenpartyhan.bsky.social introduces the next Green Mayor of Greater Manchester, and her longstanding council colleague Geraldine Coggins💚

António Guterres, "Here in London, the city of Dickens.. Climate chaos is accelerating before our eyes" "London isn't just calling, it's cooking"

Brexit - a lost decade of broken promises has left businesses and communities paying the price. It's time for a roadmap back to prosperity.

Beautifully put, Sandi ❤️ Happy #PrideMonth

Spare me this "Keir Starmer is a decent man who fell victim to events" bullshit: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Nigel Farage has taken part in just one vote out of the 98 that have been held in the House of Commons over the last three months. That's a participation rate of around one per cent

It's time to end Rip Off Britain. Brexit was one of the worst mistakes. Time for the future.

As we melt in the heat we also know this is the coolest summer for the rest of our lives. It is weird how the majority of people have never prioritised addressing runway capitalism, runaway climate chaos & living planet collapse when choosing who to vote for. That so few people join the dots.

"We know that this is going to be an election between the Green Party and Reform. And I am standing to make sure that at the end of July, we are looking at our first ever Green Party mayor in Greater Manchester." Green Party Greater Manchester mayoral candidate Geraldine Coggins on ITV.

It appears the government won't be satisfied until it has hounded trans people out of society altogether. The Government are choosing every moment and mechanism they can to demonstrate they don't care about their lives. We have to draw the line. Reject the framework.

Bills up. Wages too low. Record profits for Oil & Gas. 50 richest families with more wealth than 50% of population. Shit in our rivers. Pensioners jailed for protesting. Migrants thrown under the bus. Supporting a Genocide. That's Starmer's legacy.

This is only the beginning. The climate crisis is here. So why are politicians and most of the media still acting as though this can wait? It can't. We can still avoid some of the worst impacts - but only if we find the courage to act. metro.co.uk/2026/06/22/g...

@zackpolanski.bsky.social is asked if Andy Burnham becoming PM is bad news for the Green party. Zack explains why it isn't. And two and half years into Israels genocide Cathy Newman still interrupts as soon as Zack says the word.

Anyone going to see David Olusoga at St George's Hall tonight? I'll be on my lonesome but hoping it will be cooler there than my house....

📸 On the campaign trail with Hannah Spencer MP and Greater Manchester mayoral candidate Geraldine Coggins 💚

#GetGreensElected - #VoteGreen And now's a great time to be part of the effort: hope and a plan with people coming together, not cryptocurrency tycoons calling the shots join.greenparty.org.uk

So amazing to hear @geraldinecoggins.bsky.social inspire everyone in the room today 💚 She shared her realization that the establishment parties have not done enough to help ordinary people We have to do it ourselves ☺️✨🙏🏽 #VoteGreen 💚