Reform UK’s response to this video shows Farage & co do NOT want to “stop the boats”. They want division to gain power. @zackpolanski.bsky.social is clear: 1) we’re angry the UK is funding toxic policing in France that is driving up crossings. 2) We need a fair, managed migration system.

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The Radge Mag nice list 🔥

Good to speak to Felicity earlier today. Lizzie is safe and well after being stolen in Byker on Saturday. Grateful to Northumbria Police for taking the time to explain the CCTV issues and the work they’ve been doing since the incident was reported. www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...

I like how @carladenyer.bsky.social on University Challenge has become a Christmas tradition. Who needs Doctor Who? Tonight, 8.30pm, BBC2.

Last week @mothinali.bsky.social visited us in Newcastle. Mothin announced @greenparty.org.uk now has 184,000 members! 🎉 One of those new members is former North of Tyne Mayor, Jamie Driscoll. We've worked alongside Jamie and @majorityuk.bsky.social during local elections + now Jamie is a green 💚

Brilliant Byker homecoming for Andrew Cushin tonight at The Grove

Santa comes to Byker, thanks to the fab folk at Foundation Futures. And no, he’s not joining the Green Party - his job is a politically restricted position 😉 Merry Christmas everyone!

Loved hearing about the good work of @briansmyth99.bsky.social when I visited my Belfast friends this summer. Greens working with communities and getting things done is changing Northern Irish politics for the better. Great to see more and more Young Greens getting involved 👇

Wonderful to announce Jamie Driscoll has joined the Green Party, now is the time to build on the foundations laid by the Newcastle Green team to make a real change for the city in May 26! More and more people are seeing the Green message of hope and feeling inspired!

Excited to welcome @jamiedriscoll.bsky.social to @nclgreenparty.bsky.social today Jamie thinks deeply about how we tackle inequality and the impact of a broken economic system on people and planet As former North of Tyne Mayor he brings so much to our teams working with our communities. Welcome!

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So if this review points to how attacks on welfare, poor housing, stretched services, underfunded schools, cuts to councils and public services, and growing inequality are behind the rise in mental health diagnoses, what will Wes Streeting do about that? www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

This week I called for more lessons to be learnt from Bonfire Night; one citywide lead on the night and a contact point in every ward so we can better feed in information for prevention. This builds on our Green Party motion backing a ban on loud firework sales #Newcastle

Feeling inspired after my visit to Bradford for the Association of Green Councillors conference. So many practical ideas on cleaning our streets, cutting bills, creating play spaces, rethinking social care and greening our council budgets - real action.

In June, with help from Food & Solidarity, we passed a motion at Newcastle Full Council to end the poverty-making two child benefit cap. Today the government finally listened. Let this be the start of a reversal of toxic politics in this country. #Budget

Speaking as a Clinical Psychologist, the mind can be pretty powerful Rachel! I’ve seen a fair few Labour politicians use their minds to inflate nothing but their own egos. Meanwhile the Green Party poll ratings keep rising… #Budget

Newcastle’s Council Leader is right to admit Labour’s budget doesn’t benefit our city enough. Reeves missed a chance to be bold: to build a fairer tax system, reverse cuts to councils, and put people and planet first. Newcastle can vote Green in May to send a clear signal.

Good to see @greenparty.org.uk’s Sarah Peters make her first appearance on #BBCPoliticsNorth since being elected as South Jesmond’s first Green councillor. Rachel Reeves knocked on doors in Jesmond as part of Labour’s failed election campaign. I hope she’s listening 👀 #Budget2026

McAlmont & Butler shortly followed by Slipknot on BBC 6Music breakfast this morning. The Beeb is back.

White Ribbon Day remains necessary in a society where sexism and misogyny harms directly and creates the conditions for violence against women and girls. Thank you to Cllr Maines and Newcastle City Council for raising the White Ribbon at the Civic Centre today.

Welcoming Ouseburn Councillor Alistair Chisholm to Newcastle Green Party! 💚 “Residents tell me they feel let down by Labour — and I can’t tell them they’re wrong. (1/4)

And then there were four! Exciting news 💚 A big welcome to new @nclgreenparty.bsky.social councillor, Alistair Chisholm. As Alistair says, so many people feel let down by Labour. With Alistair joining the Greens, it makes us stronger as a local party to work together for Newcastle.

The climate crisis is the product of an economic system which prioritises profit over people and planet. Social, racial and economic justice are all integral parts of environmental justice - you cannot have any single one without all of the other three.

We're in Newcastle with PMUK's Ian Gregg - former chairman of Greggs. Speaking in a personal capacity, he said: "We hope the Chancellor uses this Budget to raise taxes on the wealthiest people first - who can most afford it - instead of ordinary people who can’t."

“Tax the rich” says former Greggs chairman and Patriotic Millionaire Ian Gregg 👏 👏 👏 northeastbylines.co.uk/business/eco...

As Clinical Psychologists we have to (thankfully) take part in regular supervision - a confidential space to learn, think & reflect with another psychologist. Good supervision both nourishes and challenges. Surely we’d have a better politics if politicians had a space like that?

Good to join St Peter’s Basin residents yesterday for training on using the new emergency throw lines along the Tyne. Big thanks to Tommy from Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue for showing us the ropes (literally!). These new lines replace the old life rings, and they work better in real emergencies.

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If this is true - this should have happened a long time ago. The Green Party alongside campaigners have been calling for this - and it's good to see maybe they've finally listened. Will reserve relief for all children being lifted out of poverty until we know it's happening.

Wondering how this will age…

Predictive text in emails trying to get me to ask people to ring me on my cell, rather than my mobile. I’m having none of it, and neither should you.

Government response incoming…. #Fireworks www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news...

#RemembranceSunday has personal meaning to us all. It is an honour as a Councillor to join service men and women at the remembrance parade at Old Eldon Square. I think of family, conflicts around the world and the service that so many have given. Together for peace and justice.

I was proud to join all councillors cross-party on Wednesday supporting the motion to strengthen Newcastle City Council’s commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. #RemembranceSunday is a day when we hold up a mirror to ourselves as a society. To remember. For solidarity. For peace.

As the sun rises over Byker, we’re looking forward to tonight’s winter lights “switch on” over at Hadrian Square and Shields Road. The second year running. Thanks to everyone at Newcastle City Council & Lizzie West, creative director, for making this happen! Get along for 5.30 ❄️

Antisocial firework use has been harming our communities across Newcastle. Yesterday, @nclgreenparty.bsky.social successfully brought a motion to council for stronger local action and national legislation, in line with Green policy. Read more here 👇 www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...

As @zackpolanski.bsky.social says... We need YOU! The local elections in May 2026 are fast approaching and are our chance to make hope normal again in Newcastle 🌱 There's never been a more exciting time to get involved. Join us today join.greenparty.org.uk

If Reform UK were listening, they’d have known how austerity and attempts to cut back on the state only leads to more costs and expense. Though with more and more austerity architect Conservatives swelling their ranks, maybe that was the plan 🤷‍♂️ observer.co.uk/news/politic...

18 months ago when I rocked up for my debut as a @greenparty.org.uk councillor on #BBCPoliticsNorth, I’d never have thought that by now we’d have @zackpolanski.bsky.social being asked by @bbcrichardmoss.bsky.social about Greens possibly running Newcastle Council in May…. but that just happened! 👀

Nearly every resident I spoke to today was glad that @nclgreenparty.bsky.social were out, helping to pick up local concerns and picking up litter. There were a few friendly disagreements, but nothing like some of the vitriol you get on Twitter/X. Real life isn’t X. Now to address the casework!

I like this from @sanders.senate.gov on @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social in today’s Observer

Great being in Newcastle today, amazing hope and enthusiasm in the air Greens winning in South Tyneside and Byker!! 💚🌍

Ahead of @zackpolanski.bsky.social’s visit to the North East, here’s a reminder of @owenjones.bsky.social’s reaction when Zack told him about Greens winning in working class communities like South Tyneside and here in Byker! @southtynegreens.bsky.social @nclgreenparty.bsky.social

🎉 Happy 30th to @mariecurieuk.bsky.social Newcastle! Great to be back at the hospice where I worked as a Psychologist. Such inspiring colleagues. Proud too this month to help pass a Newcastle City Council motion supporting those dying in poverty and to join Marie Curie’s councillor network. 🌼

The Geordie Springsteen did good! Well deserved, Sam. Great news for the North East #mercuryprize

Yes! @zackpolanski.bsky.social often talks about how many future Green MPs are out there working hard in their communities, not in @greenparty.org.uk yet. I know a few in Newcastle who have only just joined, who would make excellent MPs. Getting involved in politics for values not a career.

If we had a donation for every time someone said ‘there’s only the Greens or Reform worth voting for’, we’d have the millions that Reform’s backers pour in to keep politics for themselves. Greens step up in our communities, build collective action and get sh*t done. Join us.

The #MercuryPrize coming to Newcastle hasn’t been without controversy but there’s definitely a buzz! Great to hear the toon getting shout outs on the radio. All eyes on Sam Fender to bring home the prize too! Join our favourite Mackem @laurenlaverne.bsky.social for the result from 9.30pm on BBC4.

I’ve been listening to The Newsagents since their launch and their main approach to @greenparty.org.uk has been not to talk about us. Until recently. Something is happening.