Wouldn't it be easy to make this inclusive? Couldn't they just call it "women and trans women's conference" if they must make a thing of it? Seems designed to be gender critical. join.greenparty.org.uk instead. You're not leaving Labour, they've left you. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

In the run up to Christmas, shall we all consider this post from Trussell... and then maybe donate: www.trussell.org.uk/support-us/d...

Wow, we hit 1000 members - welcome one and all! Now to make that 1000 activists - if you've just joined (here in Cheshire East or across the country), get in touch with your local party and help make change real.

Mourning the passing of the playwright whose works I always went out of my way to see, and to act in at Uni... Feeling old this evening... www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/n...

Labour flip-flopping around trying to please everyone - first it's "get hard on immigration to please the right" now it's "get rid of the 2-child benefit cap [finally] to please the left". I'll stick with the party which has genuine belief in fairness, equality and justice. join.greenparty.org.uk

Getting the same up here in Cheshire East in the Macclesfield Central by-election. No wonder StopReformUK.vote recommended #VoteGreen on Thursday both in Macclesfield and in Hale (for Trafford Council).

Did voters expect this level of unhumanity from a Labour government? My country welcomes refugees, and understands that when you're fleeing, you need certainty and the chance to make a new home where you can be safe. Doesn't yours? How did we end up here: observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

If John wins on Thursday, he will be the first Green Councillor on Cheshire East Council. I"m not saying the lack of Green vision of hope for people and the planet is why our Council is so lacklustre, but John offers real hope of real change.

The internet was made for this. Sorry to be ridiculing a politician... not sorry... Snorting with laughter really.. @stevebraysodem.bsky.social Thank you!

This could be John Knight, Green Party Candidate in the Macclesfield Central by-election and @zackpolanski.bsky.social laughing about Reform - but more likely their focus is on bringing hope of a better future for ordinary people in Macclesfield.

"Keir Starmer's Labour tacking to the right to try and catch up with Reform" Apart from meaning that the vulnerable in our society are abandoned, this just shows that they are prepared to jettison their values for popularity. Justice for people and planet - values matter. join.greenparty.org.uk

I volunteered for @citizensadvice.bsky.social for 5 years, so I can tell you from experience, people on PIP are not "gaming the system", they vulnerable and need our support and care. Choose your party - punch down with the others or lift up with hope with the Greens. join.greenparty.org.uk

True - no other party has a positive message of hope for the people of Macclesfield.

If Macclesfield Labour Party tell you "it's us or Reform", they're clearly trying to instill fear. You know it's not true - just look around you! You can vote for hope of a better future. #VoteGreen #MacclesfieldCentral

"Eventually they [Reform] have got to run something... I think that will be the test". So far - no savings, proposed 10% increase in Council Tax, Councillors resigning, being suspended from the party... I could go on. Keep voting Reform at your risk. #VoteGreen for hope of a better future.

Another great day out knocking on doors in the Macclesfield by-election. Having too much fun to take photos, so "here's one I prepared earlier" from our January doork-knocking asking residents for their views..

We’re looking for our missing boards! Between midnight & 6am 6 of them went missing from Park Lane. Fortunately a local resident found some dumped in gardens on Craig Road - but others are still missing. If you find them please let me know I expect it's high jinks rather than electoral shenanigans!

More and more boards popping up in Macclesfield. How many have you seen?? #VoteGreen on 20th November for our hard-working candidate already improving the lives of local residents.

It doesn't bring in the money to scroll past, only "liking" this... Please donate if you can afford it. The Greens don't take fossil fuel funding, pounds from polluters or cash from capitalists. We need your money - however little you can spare!

So many people are saying yes to John Knight - already known in Macclesfield Central for his hard work and commitment to helping the community. Voters have a positive choice - John - bringing hope of a better future for the ordinary people of Macclesfield

Look what's popping up in Macclesfield ... Out of the gloom of a failing Labour-led Council under Keir Starmer's heartless Labour government, we can bring hope of a better future for ordinary people. In Macclesfield Central ward and want a sign or a poster? Get in touch!

Billionaires wake up each morning to find they've earned another million while they slept... Meanwhile I wake up and find we've gained another 5,000 new members! I hope they get as much joy.. but I doubt it.. join.greenparty.org.uk

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill will be disastrous for nature AND for our communities. We condemn it, and developments like this proposed for Adlington. We need safe, warm, affordable homes for everyone, not luxury houses making super-profits for house-builders.

It's only just over a week ago since we were in Bournemouth celebrating 83,000 members. Welcome to all new Green Party members, especially those of you here in Cheshire - we've a by-election to win next month, do come and help! Start tonight: come to The Castle, Church St Macclesfield 5.30-8.30pm

For weeks I've been planning an email to our members to encourage them to tell their friends to join.greenparty.org.uk but we've had other priorities so it hasn't happened.. They've joined anyway! Hey new members - come tonight to The Castle, Church St Macclesfield 5.30-8.30pm!

I'll be there, will you join us? We will be led by candidate John Knight - pictured here meeting Green Party leader Zack Polanski.

Welcome to all the new members who have joined us because they realise this ⬇️ Come along to The Castle, Church St, Macclesfield on Monday from 5.30 to meet others who feel the same and help our campaigning! Not joined yet? Come along anyway! And try this: join.greenparty.org.uk

Thank to to those from across Cheshire `East who joined us in Congleton last night to discuss engaging your community in eco initiatives, and winning in Macclesfield. Here we are celebrating as the Greens hit 15% in the polls and 95,000 members... Just the beginning! join.greenparty.org.uk

Want to hear more? Come along tomorrow to Victoria Cafe, Congleton (7pm), or Saturday morning to Monocle Cafe, Macclesfield (from 9.30am), or Monday evening to The Castle, Macclesfield (5.30-7.30pm. For a warm, personal welcome, let me know if you're coming by replying or DM!

Ok, Ok, Ok... I've changed my banner so it doesn't say 75,000 any more... P.S. you can still join.greenparty.org.uk And if you're in Cheshire East - come along tomorrow to our Open Meeting: VIctoria Cafe, Congleton, CW12 1GU. It's at 7pm with a special welcome for new members.

It looks as though it might be standing room only - come early for coffee and cake.... and a seat! See you on Thursday at the Victoria Cafe in Congleton. Start time is 7pm. (Just as it says ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ )

I've lost count.... where are we now... My banner is so out of date... Join.greenparty.org.uk and make a difference in your community.

If you want to make this difference over here in Cheshire East, get in touch - join us on doorsteps where we can address our residents' issues too. We're out most afternoons, evenings and Saturdays - so when would suit you?

Last night I heard the Green Party is up to 87,000 members. My banner is so out of date. You can help make this post out of date too: join.greenparty.org.uk

I had a hand in this. No, no... I don't mean I am anything like as talented as the team who made this video. I mean literally - my hand is visible for a nanosecond! Not yet a member - what more do you need for us to convince you? join.greenparty.org.uk

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Sorry Sunday morning Beeb viewers - you're not getting the most articulate leader with policies of fairness, equality, and justice. But you can find him pretty much anywhere you get unbiased news.

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I met someone today (at the Green Party Conference) who has left Labour and is looking for a political home (as are so many). He said he couldn't join the Greens because of our views on Trans Rights. I said I thought our policies for lifting 4 million children out of poverty perhaps matter more.

Everything at the Green Party conference has been uplifting, inspiring and hopeful. Not so for the people of Gaza experiencing yet more air strikes and starvation as the bombing continues. Today we took time out to show our support and demand sanctions on the genocidal Israeli government.

Inspiring words from Rachel and Mothin this morning. Time for a party bringing hope of fairness and equality.

'We will say it loud, say it clear, migrants and refugees are welcome here'. If you've not joined the Green Party yet, what are you waiting for?

I took it for granted that I can just walk safely (thoughtlessly) into any church in the country, while my Jewish friends and families (and those of other faiths) were already taking steps to protect their communities. It is time for peace and unity among all people and faiths.

This is where Keir Starmer's Labour Party has taken us. A country where continuing to support Israeli action is legal, but supporting Palestinian Action is not. It is time for change.

Everywhere we're hearing the same call on the doorsteps - address inequality. It's time for compassion, fairness and leaders like Paul who will bring communities together.

Quiz nights show fundraising can be fun too! We want to get the Green message out in Macclesfield - would you help: donate or share the link? As you can see we have a long way to go! At this rate we'll be getting Green families producing leaflets in crayon www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/macclesfie...

Welcome to all our new members! You've joined the growing national party, but also I bet your local party is buzzing too. Do get in touch and help out if you can! Our first Quiz Night tonight, pretty much sold out I think but we might find you space if you're in Macclesfield - Red Willow at 7pm.

The picture of John with @zackpolanski.bsky.social embodies the hope the Green Party brings for us all. Please help us get our message across to voters in Macc. It will be John, or another Keir Starmer Labour candidate, and we can win in Macclesfield Central www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/macclesfie...

So many new Green Party members joining! Welcome. If you're nearby, come along and meet us at Rustica, Park Lane Macclesfield tomorrow 9.30-10 - John Knight will be there! And if you're in Strawberry Ward come along and help deliver leaflets tomorrow. Back in Macc, it's Quiz Night on Sunday...

I know John Knight - he's a hard-working Green campaigner who has helped people in Macclesfield Central over many years, and has been a close second in previous elections. It's time for change! #VoteGreen join.greenparty.org.uk