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Oxford Greens have gained a 9th councillor, making them joint second largest opposition in the City Council. Independent Cllr Edward Mundy, who was elected for Labour in '21 and '22, but had left Labour along with 9 other councillors over Keir Starmer’s position on Gaza, joined the Greens today.

🚨Former Labour Councillor Ed Mundy has defected to the Oxford @greenparty.org.uk

Incredibly excited to welcome Oxford City Councillor Edward Mundy to the Green Party today. As a result of this, the Greens now have a record nine councillors on Oxford City Council.

We’re looking back over our most read articles in 2025. 👇 1️⃣ @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social reported on how MPs voted on the proscription of Palestine Action.

We’re looking back over our most read articles in 2025. 👇 2️⃣ @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social reported on @zackpolanski.bsky.social and @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social’s response to comments from Rupert Lowe.

We’re looking back over our most read articles in 2025. 👇 5️⃣ @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social reported on internal factionalism in Your Party.

We’re looking back over our most read articles in 2025. 👇 1️⃣5️⃣ @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social reported on the announcement of Your Party being founded.

We’re looking back over our most read articles in 2025. 👇 1️⃣6️⃣ @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social reported on a poll which found that the public would rather have any major party leader as Prime Minister than Nigel Farage.

We’re looking back over our most read articles in 2025. 👇 3️⃣4️⃣ @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social reported on a rebellion against the government’s propose disability benefit cuts.

We’re looking back over our most read articles in 2025. 👇 4️⃣0️⃣ @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social reported on Reform losing two council by-elections.

We’re looking back over our most read articles in 2025. 👇 4️⃣3️⃣ @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social reported on one of the early developments in Your Party.

We’re looking back over our most read articles in 2025. 👇 4️⃣7️⃣ @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social looked at the significance of the massive number of people that signed up to Your Party’s mailing list.

We’re looking back over our most read articles in 2025. 👇 5️⃣4️⃣ @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social took a look at Labour’s candidate in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election.

We’re looking back over our most read articles in 2025. 👇 6️⃣8️⃣ @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social reported on two senior figures in Your Party issuing a damning statement on the divisions in the party.

We’re looking back over our most read articles in 2025. 👇 7️⃣2️⃣ @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social reported on a Labour activist taking Nigel Farage and Steve Bannon to task on GB News.

We’re looking back over our most read articles in 2025. 👇 8️⃣5️⃣ In July, @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social reported on Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana confirming the launch of Your Party.

We’re looking back over our most read articles in 2025. 👇 9️⃣1️⃣ @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social’s article in 2024 looking at Nigel Farage’s worst moments of last year’s general election campaign.

We’re looking back over our most read articles in 2025. 👇 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social’s interview with Owen Jones at Your Party Conference.

My round up of what happened at Your Party's founding conference 👇

My piece in this weekend's @mstaronline.bsky.social about what's underpinning the current rise of the Green Party and why now is the time for socialists to join. You can still get a paper copy or read online here: morningstaronline.co.uk/article/rise...

On Monday, Oxford City Council near-unanimously supported the Green Party motion which made clear our city stands against the far right and against regressive migration policy - from banning asylum seekers from working to scrapping family reunion.

Delegates at #TUC25 have voted for a motion which will see the TUC "campaign publicly on its policy for gender self-declaration"

Speaking to me at #TUC25, Green MP @carladenyer.bsky.social said: "It's clear that the Green Party and the trade union movement are very strongly aligned in our vision for what needs to change in the UK"

I spoke to @zackpolanski.bsky.social at #TUC25 about the relationship he wants to see between trade unions and the Green Party.

I spoke to @richardburgon.bsky.social at #TUC25 about Labour's deputy leadership election.

Green Party members: I'm keen to hear who you're voting for in the leadership and executive elections. In lieu of Bluesky having a poll function here is where you can indicate which way you're voting: x.com/chrisjarvisd... www.instagram.com/stories/chri... www.threads.com/@chrisjarvis...

A few thoughts on the Green Party leadership election for @left-foot-forward.bsky.social on the eve of voting opening

Big Green Party news today - Carla Denyer announces she's not re-standing for the Green Party leadership.

Big news in Green Party land this morning as @zackpolanski.bsky.social has announced he's standing to be the next Green Party leader

Incredibly proud to have played a small role in getting these two wonderful people elected in East Oxford. @greenpartyemma.bsky.social and @emilykerr36.bsky.social will now be part of the largest ever group of Greens on Oxfordshire County Council.

Adrian Ramsay, co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, called for Thames Water to be taken into public ownership following a visit to Oxford Sewage Treatment Works yesterday.

Slightly late to the party, but 2024 was a great year for new music. To my mind, these were the 10 best albums of the year. 1. Sprints - Letter to Self 2. English Teacher - This Could be Texas 3. Mumbles - In the Pocket of Big Sad 4. @thecure.com - Songs of a Lost World

Over 100 people have now started reading the novel I'm publishing in instalments every Saturday. Join them! 👇

We're looking back at our most read articles of 2024. 3️⃣1️⃣ - @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social covered polling on what the public thought of the general election leaders' debate.

We're looking back at our most read articles of 2024. 4️⃣9️⃣ - @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social covered former MP Beth Winter leaving the Labour Party.

We're looking back at our most read articles of 2024. 5️⃣1️⃣- @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social covered a poll which revealed what the public really think about Lee Anderson.

Looking for something new to explore in 2025? I've been publishing a bleak post-apocalyptic novel (@thesevennovel.bsky.social) in weekly instalments. Read the first 9 chapters, with more to come in the new year. 👇 Now just two people away from reaching 100 readers on chapter 1!

We're looking back at our most read articles of 2024. 6️⃣5️⃣ - @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social covered polling which showed the only demographic in the UK that wanted Trump to win the US election.

We're looking back at our most read articles of 2024. 7️⃣1️⃣ - @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social looked at where the Greens were projected to perform best in the 2024 general election according to the polls.

We're looking back at our most read articles of 2024. 7️⃣2️⃣ - @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social reported on the calls for a vote of no confidence in the Speaker of the House of Commons over his handling of the Gaza ceasefire vote.

We're looking back at our most read articles of 2024. 7️⃣8️⃣ - @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social reported on the exit poll of the 2024 general election which showed the Green Party were set to increase their representation in parliament.

We're looking back at our most read articles of 2024. 7️⃣9️⃣ - @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social reported on one of Rishi Sunak's more absurd general election claims.

We're looking back at our most read articles of 2024. 8️⃣2️⃣ - @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social reported on polling on the general election in Islington North - polling which turned out to be wrong.

We're looking back at our most read articles of 2024. 9️⃣9️⃣ - @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social looked at the claims made by Liz Truss in her new book. leftfootforward.org/2024/02/liz-...

Incredibly exciting to have @oliviarosebarb.bsky.social joining the @left-foot-forward.bsky.social team!

2024 is Left Foot Forward's 15th anniversary. To celebrate, we're looking through our archive at some of the most popular stories we've ever published. In 2023, @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social reported on how every MP voted on the call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

2024 is Left Foot Forward's 15th anniversary. To celebrate, we're looking through our archive at some of the most popular stories we've ever published. In 2023, @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social reported on an extraordinary moment on Question Time.

2024 is Left Foot Forward's 15th anniversary. To celebrate, we're looking through our archive at some of the most popular stories we've ever published. In 2022, @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social reported on @graceblakeley.bsky.social shutting down a Tory privatisation advocate.

Your regular reminder 👇 🏥 81% want publicly owned NHS 🏫 78% want publicly owned schools 💧 73% want publicly owned water 🚂 70% want publicly owned rail ✉️ 70% want publicly owned mail 🚍 67% want publicly owned buses 💡 65% want publicly owned energy