Today's announcement is the opposite of what it says it is. It's the formal cancellation of the high speed line across the Pennines. What's left - additional TRU scope - is a good idea but should be delivered as a business as usual enhancement in 2027, not some far off fanfaron.

Who would NEU members vote for if there were an election tomorrow? 🟢Greens - 23% 🔴Labour - 18% 🟠Liberal Democrat 7% 🔵Conservative 4% 🟣Reform UK 6% 🔺Your Party 3%

The PM and Foreign Secretary should be condemning this illegal strike and breach of international human rights law. After years of arming a genocide and worshipping the “special relationship”, Trump now believes he can act with impunity.

2026 - Let’s make hope normal again. A new kind of politics doesn’t just come from new politicians. Make this the year you get involved. www.instagram.com/reel/DS8AeE2...

The story of Farage and Putin, told by British-Ukrainian soldier Shaun Pinner on a destroyed apartment block in Kyiv.

Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.

Latest monthly visa application figures are out. Skilled workers? Still dropping. Health & care workers? Still dropping. Slow clap.

Thank you to everyone who voted for Louise Maddison. We trebled our share of the vote!

Thank you to everyone who voted for Louise Maddison. We trebled our share of the vote!

Independent analysis of Red Hall and Lingfield recommends voting for Louise Maddison to beat Reform.

BREAKING: Employee who demand a trans-exclusive toilet policy loses employment tribunal. All claims, direct and indirect discrimination, harassment, and 1992 Regs, dismissed. Judgment: www.gov.uk/employment-t...

Here is a list of reasons why some of my hearings and trials this year have been delayed and kicked off into the long grass, stuck in our record court backlog. Serious allegations which will now be tried *years* after the event. 🧵👇

This is what happens when you create safe #streetsforkids 👇 🎉Celebrating one year of our ambitious and transformative school street. 💚Happy, safe journeys to school for all these kids. Our first Streets for Kids manifesto ask? 👉An effective school street for every school.

There is dismay that another opportunity to tackle the cost of housing crisis has been missed as the latest Labour budget fails to provide clarity to the social housing sector on many key policy areas.

Can't believe that it is a years since the Darlington Community Grocery opened. I visited again today and heard about the activities and groups that are available there. After speaking with team members and volunteers, I cycled home with a rainbow in the sky.

There is a big shift in politics right now. There is a rise in politicians spreading hate and fear … And then there is the Green Party who are bringing hope back to people’s lives. Join.GreenParty.org.uk

"About 35% of children in Newcastle are growing up in poverty, which is absolutely disgraceful" South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters appeared on #BBCPoliticsNorth on Sunday to discuss the upcoming budget and what the Chancellor should do to alleviate poverty in Newcastle.

“It is a political choice to keep children in poverty whilst billionaires and multi-millionaires get richer. That’s a fact, and any politician who says otherwise doesn’t have the public’s interests at heart."

For a party that has always, and always will, stand up for refugee rights - join.greenparty.org.uk

“Privatisation was the experiment — and it’s failed. We have water companies pumping sewage into our rivers and charging us extra for the privilege.” Zack Polanski says it’s time to bring water back into public hands on #BBCPoliticsNorth.

People are joining because they want to take the fight to Reform. Thousands are signing up to be part of the team who make hope normal again. join.greenparty.org.uk

Our street surgeries are as popular today as when we started them six years ago. People say how they are glad that they have Green Party councillors that look after them, listen and respond to their concerns.

For everyone who missed our 10th anniversary event… This write up of the event on Friday perfectly captures the feeling in the room. www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...

We’re gonna need a bigger room! 350 people pack Central Hall in #Darlington Celebrating @darlingtongreens.bsky.social 10th anniversary Hearing @zackpolanski.bsky.social deliver his message of bold politics and making hope normal again.

Amazing reception for Green Party leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social in Darlington tonight 💚🌍🍉 Thanks to @matthewsnedker.bsky.social and the @darlingtongreens.bsky.social for hosting such a great event

75% of Brits said they would support a wealth tax of 1% on assets above £10m and 2% on assets above £1bn. This is the exact same wealth tax as that proposed by Zack Polanski’s Green Party, who themselves are enjoying a surge in the polls. x.com/londoneconomic…

“The idea that the Labour party are on the left is completely incoherent" Zack Polanski challenging the tired narrative of the mainstream media is a thing of beauty.

Who runs Labour’s housing policy? The biggest profit-driven big developers, that’s who. Not councils, not Mayors with carefully Green-influenced policies, not housing co-ops or charities, not even housing associations. And definitely not homeless families.

I’m British and I carry my migrant heritage in my surname. It shows my Danish roots, via the Netherlands, every time I write or say my name. I have Scottish (Reed) and French (Guilbert) blood in my veins too. I’m proud of my country because, not despite, of migration.

"The problem in this country is not immigration. It's inequality." - @elliechowns.bsky.social

What's the biggest barrier to households taking the leap to energy efficiency? 💷Cost is definitely a factor ⚒️Disruption and hassle But a huge blockage is lack of confidence in the system 👷‍♂️Cowboy installers 📑Impenetrable paperwork 💤Long delays ‼️And now failure rates as high as 98%

The next elections are shaping up to be Green Party vs Reform. If you want to be part of a party that brings the bold politics of hope to our communities and stands firm against the wealthy who are focussed on dividing our communities, join us. join.greenparty.org.uk

Latest poll puts Greens just two points behind Labour. When I said we weren't here to be disappointed in Labour but to replace them, I meant it. Join us and let's make hope normal again. join.greenparty.org.uk

Join the tens of thousands of people who find our bold and positive messages brings them hope for a fairer future for everyone. join.greenparty.org.uk

I’m excited to announce that Zack Polanski will be in Darlington on 24 October. Be sure to follow Darlington Borough Greens to be alerted when tickets become available.

Has a political broadcast ever made you feel this good, this proud, this inspired? Instead of telling us to distrust or disbelieve another party, Zack offers us hope and a fair future for everyone. youtu.be/qxt4HCjd7VA?...

Having spoken on several occasions with a constituent whose family continues to suffer the injustice of this cover up, I’d like to encourage you to consider signing this petition.

This is a lie. There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years. But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.

At our Autumn Conference I met so many people who were bursting with enthusiasm, having found their political home with the @greenparty.org.uk. You can find your home with us too. join.greenparty.org.uk

🥳 I'm so so delighted that my motion for completely building East West Rail and fully electrifying it passed overwhelmingly at conference. 🙏 Huge huge thanks to @greenchloem.bsky.social , Ed Fraser and @benwheels.bsky.social for speaking in favour. #TrainsNotPlanes #RailNotRoad #GPConf

It’s happening, #BoldPolitics LIVE with @owenjones.bsky.social and @zackpolanski.bsky.social Coming from #Bournemouth #GPConf25

Delivering high quality social housing ticks so many boxes on our social justice check sheet ✅Housing crisis ✅Cost of living crisis ✅Health inequality ✅Resilient communities Thanks to the determination of Green Party councillors, York City Council will deliver social housing to Passivhaus standards

People recognised as refugees fleeing persecution & granted the right to live in the UK to be denied the right to be joined safely by their spouse & children. This Labour govt is a moral void, a stinking darkness, an empty hollow of cowardice & contempt. #r4today www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

We stand with the Jewish community and everyone affected by the horrific attack at the synagogue in Manchester today. Zack Polanski: “We've seen rising antisemitism for years, as well as rising hate crime more generally. This is about civil society, democracy, and bringing people together.”

EMERGENCY The Global Sumud Flotilla illegally boarded by IDF. The UK Foreign Office have CLOSED THE PHONELINES with an automated message stating it will not act nor comment on the flotilla. email [email protected] With your concern for the flotilla & 13 British on board

"We absolutely need to stop the boats,” Polanski said, “but let’s stop the boats by offering safe and legal routes to asylum and not having people clinging on to dinghies for dear life.* www.newstatesman.com/politics/gre...

🚨 Private affluence and public squalor 🔽🔽🔽 Or, why modern life has become shit - all in one graph! ➡️ World #Inequality Report: wir2022.wid.world/chapter-3/

Renewables are a masterclass in learning-by-doing. Each doubling of deployment cuts costs via experience curves: better manufacturing, finance & supply chains. Result: Solar now cheapest new power in many regions Falling battery costs enable flexibility Electrification gets more attractive

Tonight at midnight: Will Zack Polanski win over Gary Stevenson on the Green Party?