The creeping privatisation of public places Our parks are under increasing threats as Councils see them as a way to make money instead of a vital part of the public space www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

As above, so below The changes in our climate could lead to far more subsidence and put millions of homes at risk Yet another reason why our Government needs go further and faster to prevent climate change www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Politicians who fanned these flames should hang their heads in shame. Time and again we've seen this story play out. Single incidents used to fuel a far right narrative - and communities across the nation paying the price.

"It's not a company that we should be commissioning because of their involvement in ICE in America and the genocide in Palestine." Mayor of Hackney Zoë Garbett on why Palantir should not be allowed contracts for our NHS and policing on LBC’s Cross Questions.

@clairehanna.bsky.social : "Last week, in a very high profile case, the murder of Natalie McNally, the judge.. talked about a frenzied knife attack, he talked about wounds so bad the cause of death was unable to to be determined. There were no riots over the perpetrator of that brutal crime"

A fairer voting system is better for all of us It’s obvious we need to get rid of the First-Past-The-Post system. We already use PR systems in the UK for lots of elections and we should be using them for Councils and Westminster @makevotesmatter.bsky.social insidecroydon.com/2026/06/08/w...

The issue of youth unemployment is not a problem with youth, it is a problem with employment The Dutch approach is wrong. Instead of trying to turn children into economic units we need to change our economy to provide better opportunities and lives www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Labour and Conservatives are working together to keep all the power for themselves, prevent any scrutiny, and stop residents having a say Greens are now effectively the opposition party on Croydon Council insidecroydon.com/2026/06/06/h...

Labour keep spouting stupid slogans like ‘build baby build’ and repeating the lie of ‘affordable housing’ If we want to really fix the housing crisis the Government must give Councils the money to buy up empty properties and build new housing to rent out www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Why are Labour Ministers acting like they're in opposition? In Government you don't call for things, you just do them Or is it that all decisions in the Labour Party are made by a small group behind the scenes and others have to beg to get anything done? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Go Greens!!

Poverty press gangs offer the king’s shilling There is a long history of military recruiters preying on the poorest members of society but do want our armed forces full of people who are only there for the money? www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Impractical, intrusive and inhumane - @rachelmillward.bsky.social responds to the ECHR guidance on behalf of Green Party leadership.

If you refuse to recognise your own failures, you are doomed to repeat them Too many in the Labour Party think that Tony Blair was a success We need a politics that looks to the future not one that keeps resurrecting old Blairite politicians and ideas www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Steve Reed kills babies A key site for endangered swifts has been demolished during nesting season The Government’s ‘build baby build’ obsession lets developers do whatever they want - our natural world is bring destroyed just to increase company profits www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Heard clattering outside my back door earlier. When I checked I found the fox who usually sleeps in my garden had moved some of my junk so they had a place to curl up out of the rain I really should tidy up the mess on those shelves, but now I've got another excuse to leave that job for another day

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month begins today: a time to celebrate the diverse histories, cultures and ongoing contributions of GRT communities in the UK, and reaffirm our commitment to a fairer, more just future where nomadic ways of life are protected. #OnwardsWithHope

Israel's escalating military campaign in southern Lebanon has already killed thousands of people and forced more than a million from their homes. This utter disregard for civilian lives is inexcusable. We saw these patterns in Gaza - it cannot happen again in Lebanon.

We need to end the throw-away society We can all do our bit by not buying so-called disposable items but manufacturers and retailers also have to take responsibility for the waste they create and sell www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Labour will allow firms to continue exploiting young people Yet again, Labour shows that they think profits are more important than people If you want a party that genuinely cares about you and will bring in a real living wage for everyone join.greenparty.org.uk

Palantir’s technologies are used by the powerful to attack the powerless. This company should not be involved in our public services. Sign this petition if you agree act.globaljustice.org.uk/get-palantir...

Bringing back EU food standards will “add up to £5.1bn a year to the economy” and end the paperwork hell for British farmers, producers and businesses We would all be so much better off if we were fully back in the EU where we belong www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Matthew 7:22-23 (GNT) When the Judgment Day comes, many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord! In your name we spoke God's message, by your name we drove out many demons and performed many miracles!' Then I will say to them, 'I never knew you. Get away from me, you wicked people!'

First they came for the trans women…. Then they came for women who wanted an abortion…. Then they came for women who are feminists… Are you speaking out, or cheering them on? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Disposable barbecues are a danger to life and should have been banned by now Please don’t buy them and definitely don’t use them in any green space www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Oil and gas companies use donations to influence politicians and get the laws they want Please write to your MP asking them to support changes to the Representation of the People Bill that would ban parties from accepting oil and gas donations 350.org/ban-fossil-f...

We must fight back against anti-trans apartheid The increasing attacks on a tiny minority of the population have no place in a caring society #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Up and Over Lovely walk in the woods today Sound Up 🔊

Why is our Government hiding the dangers we face from climate and nature breakdown? Please sign this petition calling on the Government to hold an emergency briefing from leading experts so the public know the risks and understand why we must act. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...

UN vote confirms that countries have a legal obligation to address climate change - the only opposition comes from those trying to make a profit from our own destruction Our Governments need to stop being destroyers and start being saviours www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Today's Climate Change Committee report warns our way of life is under threat from heat, flooding, and drought. The Government must take concrete steps to protect people's lives and introduce a Climate Protection Unit in Number 10.

We support the Global Sumud Flotilla. The Israeli Navy has forcibly stopped the flotilla near Cyprus, detained 12 UK nationals, and reportedly fired upon remaining vessels. The UK government has a duty to protect its citizens and must condemn these actions and demand that aid is allowed into Gaza.

Perry's anti-democratic council has created constitution crisis insidecroydon.com/2026/05/17/p... #Croydon #CroydonINCrisis @britainelects.com @bylinesnetwork.co.uk

Out on the Selsdon Residents Association litter pick this morning and mamma fox was keeping a careful eye on me to make sure I didn't miss any

Far right newspapers are trying to run a smear campaign against Misan Harriman. We can't let them. Add your name to the open letter, and stand against hate and division. goodlawproject.org/s/4ca10b

The Independent are predicting a Green win in Croydon – but it’s incredibly close and it will only happen if you vote for it If you want a real change for the better #VoteGreen on May 7th www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Horrendous attack in Golders Green. Thinking of the victims, their families and everyone who will once again be shaken by this attack. Thank you to all of those involved with the emergency response.

Labour just want to ‘build baby build’ Conservatives and Reform want to leave everything in the hands of rich people Only Greens are focused on the real problem of housing affordability with demands for rent controls and more council houses www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I enjoyed being part of the @insidecroydon.bsky.social #DigitalDebate last night with those Mayoral Candidates who were willing to be asked questions If you want to watch the hour long discussion, then it is available for free www.patreon.com/posts/inside...

Croydon, we have a great guy for you! Check out what our mayoral candidate @greenpeteru.bsky.social is all about! croydon.greenparty.org.uk/peter-for-mayo…#GreenpartyUkU#Croydono#VoteGreenen

I'm very happy to sign the #MoreNaturalCapital Coalition's 10 Environmental Pledges I hope that all candidates do the same

YouGov are predicting that Croydon is a three-way race between Greens, Labour, and Conservative If you want a real change for the better, then this is the time to #VoteGreen

The attacks on trans women in sport are driven by bigotry, not science, and based on the sexist belief that womanhood is defined by weakness Prejudice against trans women is prejudice against all women www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The Government must act to reduce the use of temporary accommodation and fund the creation of far more safe, affordable, Council owned housing www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Israel is not trying to hide its war crimes, it is celebrating them Our Government and others supporting Israel's actions cannot claim that they do not know what’s happening and they must be held accountable for their role in the genocide www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

If you want to find out a bit more about me and why you should vote for a Green Mayor on May 7th then have a look on our website You can also vote for Green Councillors wherever you live in Croydon 💚💚💚 croydon.greenparty.org.uk/peter-for-ma...

Animal cruelty is not entertainment Just like bearbaiting, dogfighting, and cockfights, these relics of history only exist so bookmakers can make profits from the misery of gambling addicts and tortured animals - it’s time animal racing was stopped www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

'What you get when you vote Green is councillors with two vested interests: to protect people in the community and to protect the planet and the environment.' @zackpolanski.bsky.social on what you'll get when you vote Green on 7th May.

It was lovely to go back to Purley Food Stop this morning to catch up with Pastor Nick and the team I used to help with food deliveries during the covid lockdown and it's great to see that they are continuing their amazing work to support the local community