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Bristolian. Green. Full time pessimist, part time biologist, smooth operator. Views my own obviously. 🌱

South West, England
Joined September 2010
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“The country has never been so divided and that is heartbreaking” The Green Party’s Rachel Millward says it is our “collective responsibility” to heal political divides in the UK, but the “great divide” is the “economic difficulty” caused by wealth inequality #bbcqt
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BREAKING NEWS: we've won! Just now, the Renters' Rights Act has finally become law of the land. This is the moment we've been waiting for. Soon, landlords will be banned from evicting tenants for no reason. A new era for renters' rights begins now!
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🎉 We now have 70,000 members! 💚 We're breaking records everywhere right now, with more MPs, more councillors, and more members than ever before. 🤝 Our movement is growing. Are you with us? Join the Green Party today ⤵️
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West of England Mayoral Voting Intention: Page (GRN): 27% (+5) Godwin (LAB): 23% (-10) Banks (RFM): 18% (New) Smith (CON): 17% (-12) Henman (LDM): 13% (-3) Scott (IND): 2% (New) Via @YouGov, 9-23 Apr. Changes w/ 2021 Election.
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🚀 It's GO time! Real hope and real change does not trickle down from the top, it rises up. Greens are organising across communities all over the country. We're backing bold, exciting candidates at upcoming council elections. Get involved - greensorganise.uk/taking-the…
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🚮 The Greens running Bristol City Council are determined to make recycling easier across Bristol, and want to hear from YOU on how to do this. 🚮 Put a lid on speculation, fill in the consultation.
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🚨New RRC Report🚨 Our Roadmap for Reform sets our vision for renting in England with safe, secure and affordable homes for all. The government’s Renters' Rights Bill is a good start but check out our recommendations on where it needs amending👇 rentersreformcoalition.co.uk…
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Really pleased to see a new, beefed-up Renters' Rights Bill proposed by this government. The immediate ban on Section 21 'no fault' evictions is very welcome and will help protect over 10 million renters from risk of eviction. Longer notice periods, banning bidding wars, Awaab's law to address dangerous hazards such as damp and mould, a landlord register, abolishing blanket bans on those with children or on benefits, and a default right for tenants to have pets - all urgent and really positive. But on affordability I would have liked to see a lot more. This is an opportunity missed. We must not miss this opportunity. There are some measures to stop rents being hiked very high mid-contract, but nothing to control overall affordability, e.g. by allowing councils to introduce rent controls in overheated housing markets as @TheGreenParty long campaigned for. And a lot of reliance on individual tenants challenging increases, which inevitably means the most vulnerable, lacking the spare time or capacity, will face the most unreasonable rent increases. Greens are also keen to ensure energy efficiency is properly and thoroughly addressed by this bill. A decent, warm home is a right. It is welcome that the Government is going to introduce a Decent Homes Standard in the private rented sector but the devil will be in the detail, including how much funding is attached and how it is enforced. This hugely important and urgent bill looks good as a starting point – but there is a serious gap on tackling sky-high rents and more clarity on making homes energy efficient and cheaper to heat would be hugely welcome. Where there are gaps, Green MPs really want to work with Ministers to close them. We had five years of failed promises from the last Tory Govt during which time households were threatened with homelessness over 80,000 times – this time we need swift and ambitious action for renters who are being ripped off, living in cold homes or being made homeless.
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⚡Interested in getting an EV but no driveway to charge it? 📌You can put a pin on a map for where you would like to see on-street charging points installed across Bristol. Plot it here: orlo.uk/B6WMh
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.@BristolPride last weekend was a blast! I’ve been going for over 10 years. I used to organise the @BristolGreen presence at it. So returning last Sat as a proud queer Bristolian AND the city’s first openly bisexual MP was a huge moment 🩷💜💙 Thank you for all the support 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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Right wing politicians along with cheerleader media tried to paint @MothinAli badly. He's shown his dedication to his community, his kindness and his bravery. @TheGreenParty are very proud of you. Brilliant interview by @OwenJones84. youtu.be/teC0YHQElWU?si=eG_2…
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Voting tactically in Bristol Central? The choice is clear... 💚
If you want to vote tactically in Bristol Central, vote Green for Carla Denyer! 💚 As Tactical Vote explains, because "there is no risk of a Tory win, we are calling for a vote for the Greens here." tactical.vote/bristol-centra…
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📗 A manifesto for real hope and real change. Read our 2024 general election manifesto below ⤵️ greenparty.org.uk/about/our-…
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LET'S GOOOOOO
💚 Together, we can make the change. 🗳️ Vote Green on 4 July to help build a fairer, greener country.
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Tom Hathway retweeted
Watched the first couple seconds of this on mute and though Dave had been blown up mid-speech
Today I’m in Austria to fight for a safer future. We will always defend our country.
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Welcome to all our new followers - we hope you're feeling inspired by yesterday's result! Help us build a greener, fairer future for Bristol and beyond: join.greenparty.org.uk/
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Was out in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston today with @Mary4BristolNW, @Tom_jam, Jo Sargent and others today Greens are winning everywhere 💚💚 #VoteGreen
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We fact-checked these Labour & Nick Robinson’s Today Programme claims that the Greens in Bristol ‘oppose housing development’. The results are below- have a read👇🏼: bristolpost.co.uk/news/brist…
The Green Party is launching its local election campaign today, with an emphasis on affordable housing. But does the party oppose building new housing? @BBCNickRobinson asks co-leader Carla Denyer. #R4Today
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We’re doing some fundraising for the fantastic @stpetershospice ! Could you support us (or join us!) on the 100 km bike ride #TourDeBristol and 100 mile CARTEN justgiving.com/fundraising/t…
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