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George Edgar

@GeorgeEdgar23

Former British and EU Ambassador

 Greenwich, London
Joined September 2014
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Victoria Rance@VictoriaRanceMar 31
Unbearable. UK’s smallest bird of prey among 200 species at risk of extinction, study finds theguardian.com/environment/…

UK’s smallest bird of prey among 200 species at risk of extinction, study finds

Merlin could disappear in worst-case scenario, with British isles facing ecological ‘point of no return’

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A mature & healthy, well established Acacia in King William Walk is subject to a Conservation Area notice for removal. Its “removal” would result in a clear & permanent loss of local green character. There are better methods than removal. Please respond (planning ref: 25/4276/TC)
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Our new Green Party Councillor @LakshanSaldin on why he has joined us: @LonGreenParty @ZackPolanski @TheGreenParty 💚
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Victoria Rance@VictoriaRanceJan 7
Replying to @ZackPolanski @LakshanSaldin
Green roots, green shoots! 🌱
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So great to hear @tamasinrhymes speak at the hustings today. Calm confident and with realistic solutions to the problems the community faces. She will use her experience, intelligence and able scrutiny to make residents life better. Please vote for Tamasin in #ShootersHill.
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The only realistic option is to nationalise our water supply.
John Collingridge (@jmcollingridge) profile pictureJohn Collingridge@jmcollingridge7 Jun 2025
Revealed: bidders demand Thames Water be granted immunity from prosecution for serious environmental crimes. Creditors want @SteveReedMP to order Environment Agency not to punish breaches inc sewage leaks as a condition of buying it. With @Annaisaac theguardian.com/business/202…

Bidders demand Thames Water granted immunity over environmental crimes

Exclusive: ‘Ransom note’ requests would leave Environment Agency unable to prosecute company or management

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Replying to @zerohour_uk @CIEEMnet @isabella_tree @jonathonporritt @EJMilnerGulland @CarolineLucas @BenGoldsmith @sophusticated @ProfDavidHill @RuthTingay @PTES @GeorgeMonbiot @EllieChowns @GideonJAmos @LukeMLabour @OllyGloverLD @RachelTaylorMP @DSimmonds_RNP @Nesil_Caliskan @AmandaMartinMP @Jim4Dartford @johnadgrady @NatureSpaceUK @RSKWilding @edie @neill_pippa @TheENDSReport
👏 Thank you, @elliechowns, for proposing these vital amendments to the Planning Bill. 🌍 There is no nature action without climate action. @mtpennycook do both, or do neither.
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Our commitment to the planet isn’t just for one month—it’s every single day. As environmental partners for 1% for the Planet, we try to show up for the Earth all year long. What’s your plan? Let us know how you’re helping the planet this year in the comments below! 🌎
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89% of the world's people want to see governments around the world take more action on the climate crisis. We're the majority. The climate denial of the Tories and Reform is the minority So, starting this Earth Day, let's speak up and show governments we want climate action NOW
EARTH DAY REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE. Green Party Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

ALT EARTH DAY REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE. Green Party Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

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Greenwich Greens were on BBC London live with Eddie Nestor yesterday morning representing the concerns of residents about the threats to health posed by Silvertown Tunnel which opens on Monday. Do report increased noise, air pollution and congestion do us. And to @MumsForLungs.
Victoria Rance (@VictoriaRance) profile pictureVictoria Rance@VictoriaRance4 Apr 2025
Replying to @BELLEGREENWICH @susana_mendonca @EddieNestorMBE @BBCRadioLondon @BBCTomEdwards @SilvertownTn
Agree. It’s going to open on Monday and we will all be watching to see how it plays out over the next year. At the very least HGVs should be charged at night, PMs monitored comprehensively (with adjustments to tolls if needed) and the cycling bus should be made more useable.
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100%. A short-sighted view of what security means and what our national interests are.
Caroline Lucas (@CarolineLucas) profile pictureCaroline Lucas@CarolineLucas25 Feb 2025
Utterly shameful - a sickening betrayal of some of the poorest people. And deeply counterproductive too - as if global security isn’t also dependent on efforts to tackle the climate crisis, global poverty, inequality, and humanitarian needs.
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Hi Ed.
Ed Miliband (@Ed_Miliband) profile pictureEd Miliband
@Ed_Miliband25 Jun 2018
We owe it to future generations not just to have good environmental principles but to act on them. That is why I will be voting against the third runway at Heathrow. business.facebook.com/edmili…

Ed Miliband

My statement on the vote on Heathrow tonight: I will be voting against the Heathrow third runway this evening on grounds of both climate change and air pollution. Climate change is the biggest...

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Sian Berry
@sianberry29 Jan 2025
The Chancellor’s stated goal today is ‘raising living standards in every part of the UK’ but more and bigger airports will serve only the very richest aviation bosses and the most frequent flyers whose wealth doesn’t help people’s daily lives get better.
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John Vink@vinkjohn17 Jan 2025
Father François Ponchaud passed away today. He rang the bell about the Khmer Rouge exactions in his book ‘Cambodge Année Zéro’, published in 1977. I was privileged to photograph him working in his beloved Cambodia: johnvink.photoshelter.com/ga…
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I don't often repost a Conservative, but Ben Gascoigne is right.
Oceana UK (@OceanaUK) profile pictureOceana UK@OceanaUK17 Jan 2025
🗣️ "Let's be clear: this activity is unbelievably destructive. It's practically bulldozing entire habitats." Bottom trawling has NO place in marine protected areas. 2025 must be the year we finally ban it from these areas. Well done, Lord Gascoigne, for championing our seas 👏
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What planet are they on? In the #CimateEmergency planning to build what are sure to be stranded #CarbonBubble assets “Four out of London’s five major airports are seeking to expand” ft.com/content/feb173fa-6831…
London’s airports test Labour with plans for rapid growth

London’s airports test Labour with plans for rapid growth

Luton and Gatwick ruling to come this year, while Stansted and City expansion already approved

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It was fantastic to welcome @natehiggins to our meeting.Such an inspirational & hard working councillor who has done sterling work since being elected, including using the law to challenge Newham council to implement the right of all parties to be represented on all committees.
Nate Higgins, George Edgar, Stacy and Phil sitting around a table in a private room in a pub in Woolwich

ALT Nate Higgins, George Edgar, Stacy and Phil sitting around a table in a private room in a pub in Woolwich

Various Green Party members + Nate Higgins sitting around a table in a private room in a pub

ALT Various Green Party members + Nate Higgins sitting around a table in a private room in a pub

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We want proof of a budget and timescale. Many thanks to The Greenwich Wire for highlighting our Campaign for Greenwich residents and their visitors. Fix Cutty Sark DLR station's broken escalators, petition demands - The Greenwich Wire greenwichwire.co.uk/2024/12/…
Fix Cutty Sark DLR station's broken escalators, petition demands - The Greenwich Wire

Fix Cutty Sark DLR station's broken escalators, petition demands - The Greenwich Wire

A campaign has been launched by frustrated passengers demanding that Transport for London fixes the broken escalators at Cutty Sark DLR station once and for all.

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💚We’re proud of what we’ve achieved this year including attending Full Council meetings on many local issues,campaigning for our London Assembly candidate, Karin who came second,for Stacy in GE, also second & for Adrian Ramsey, Carla Denyer, Ellie Chowns & Sian Berry, now MPs!
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Brilliant performance by @carla_denyer and the Durham team.
Tracey MacLeod (@Traceyamacleod) profile pictureTracey MacLeod@Traceyamacleod23 Dec 2024
Tonight on BBC2, 8.30pm, I’ll be part of Team Durham, facing Warwick in the 1st round of this year’s #UniversityChallenge alumni specials. Top captaining from @carla_denyer, & team mating from @sophiasgaler & Liz James. Something of a fever dream, but @amolrajan made it fun
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