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Cllr Dr Dave McElroy

@davemcelroy.bsky.social

All puns, no guns. Green Councillor in Reading UK. Science PhD. Aussie ExPat, sports lover and Age of Sigmar enthusiast. Promoted by Dave McElroy (Green Party), 42 Albert Rd, Reading, RG4 7PE

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Emily Thornberry makes an incredibly patronising, smug video on Labour account on Instagram - even by her standards!

These Labour ministers with Reform- just can't seem to stop talking about the Green Party.

And it's just making membership rise & rise!

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06.12.2025 22:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1103    ๐Ÿ” 186    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 59    ๐Ÿ“Œ 20
On Zack Polanskis magic money tree economic gravity simply doesn't exist.

On Zack Polanskis magic money tree economic gravity simply doesn't exist.

All in one day:

Immigration Minister lied about me with a slur.

Wes Streeting then tried a different attack.

And the Evening Standard write yet another attack piece because I dare to say we need to tax the rich.

Want to help create our better future?

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05.12.2025 22:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1228    ๐Ÿ” 346    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 66    ๐Ÿ“Œ 28

First they ignore you.

Then they attack you in the budget.

Etc.

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26.11.2025 15:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1386    ๐Ÿ” 222    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 78    ๐Ÿ“Œ 15

Things are just getting started.

Join now. Knock on doors. Be the hope you want to see.

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24.11.2025 12:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”„ We are here to replace Labour.

โœ…๏ธ Join.greenparty.org.uk

13.11.2025 12:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 52    ๐Ÿ” 18    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Another council meeting, heated courtesy of the hot air pumped out by the Tories
Reform fully backed the Tory white paper
Again proving there's nothing different about reform, it's just a more extreme version of the Tory Party, backed by the same billionaires working for the billionaires!

13.11.2025 11:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 47    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Labour really don't get it. The local Labour party in Reading have started putting litter picks and nature restoration on their leaflets, completely misunderstanding the threat.

13.11.2025 10:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The BBC must reassert its independence and learn to resist political interference and stand up for robust scrutiny and news values.

The Culture Sec Lisa Nandy must also resist Trumpian pressure in appointing the new DG. It's messy and the Beeb is in trouble, but we should fight for its future.

10.11.2025 21:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 108    ๐Ÿ” 23    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Trump is now promoting right-wing channel GB News over Britain's flagship national broadcaster. GB News has been repeatedly sanctioned for misleading and conspiracy theory content. The Telegraph has faced a stream of press watchdog probes for misleading reporting, particularly on the climate.

10.11.2025 21:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 66    ๐Ÿ” 22    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Michael Prescott, behind the leaked dossier, is a corporate lobbyist and former Murdoch press man.

The BBC belongs to all of us here in the UK. It is still highly trusted and vital.

It doesnโ€™t belong to the US, shady think tanks, or vested interests in the media. It needs to grow a backbone.

10.11.2025 21:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 57    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

The former Chairman of the BBC, Richard Sharp, helped secure then-Tory PM Boris Johnson a loan for ยฃ800.000.

And still there is a pattern of right-wing attacks on the BBC. Johnson and his top adviser Cummings wanted the BBC destroyed. They did not hide it well.

10.11.2025 21:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 80    ๐Ÿ” 21    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Went on LBC News earlier to discuss the BBC shambles.

I said the BBC has kowtowed to Trump in the US and conservative outlets here - both of which want the Beeb dead.

Two of the most senior people quit over a 10-second clip using Trumpโ€™s exact words, albeit put closer together than heโ€™d like.

10.11.2025 21:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 247    ๐Ÿ” 71    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

We all need to appreciate the lunacy of ostensibly British 'patriotic' outlets cheering on a foreign leader threatening to bring down one of our country's most valued institutions.

10.11.2025 21:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 84    ๐Ÿ” 20    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The left-wing bias claim is nuts โ€“ Davie, a former Tory candidate, had overseen the BBC drawing up plans to win over voters of Reform UK, as my Byline colleague @adambienkov.bsky.social reported in June. BBC board member Robbie Gibb helped set up GB News - which is now cheering the Beeb's turmoil.

10.11.2025 21:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 78    ๐Ÿ” 22    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Poll predicts Keir Starmer will LOSE his seat to the Green Party at next election Though there's still a few years left until our next General Election, the Green Party renaissance will give Sir Keir some food for thought.

Let's make this happen. Together.

www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/pol...

01.11.2025 16:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2754    ๐Ÿ” 641    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 126    ๐Ÿ“Œ 95
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The Public Wants to Ban โ€˜Politician Presentersโ€™ Like Nigel Farage But Ofcom Isn't Listening The broadcasting watchdog is refusing to act despite research suggesting a majority of viewers oppose politicians like the Reform leader being allowed to host current affairs shows

๐Ÿ”ด The Public Wants to Ban โ€˜Politician Presentersโ€™ Like Nigel Farage But Ofcom Isnโ€™t Listening

The broadcasting watchdog is refusing to act despite research suggesting a majority of viewers oppose politicians like the Reform leader being allowed to host current affairs shows

24.10.2025 10:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 250    ๐Ÿ” 105    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 17    ๐Ÿ“Œ 8
Westminster voting intention

Greens reach 15% with You Gov

Westminster voting intention Greens reach 15% with You Gov

๐Ÿšจ NEW | Greens reach 15% with YouGov

โžก๏ธ REF: 26% (-1)
๐Ÿ”ด LAB: 20% (-)
๐Ÿ”ต CON: 17% (-)
๐ŸŸข GRN: 15% (+2)
๐ŸŸ  LDM: 15% (-1)

via @yougov.co.uk /19-20 Oct
Chgs w/ 13-14 Oct.

21.10.2025 11:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 34    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
Greens and lib Dems - 15%
Tories - 17%
Labour - 20%
Reform - 26%

Greens and lib Dems - 15% Tories - 17% Labour - 20% Reform - 26%

Highest. Ever. (Yet.) ๐Ÿš€

Let's go! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ

Source: YouGov

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21.10.2025 11:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1620    ๐Ÿ” 330    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 84    ๐Ÿ“Œ 44

Inspired by @zackpolanski.bsky.social I joined the Green Party today. I like his honesty and now more than ever we need a loud voice in opposition to Reform.

18.10.2025 18:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Straight forward language!

18.10.2025 08:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a south park cartoon with a girl holding a torch and the word never ALT: a south park cartoon with a girl holding a torch and the word never

You'll never take us alive! Seriously though, good shout @edpoole1975.bsky.social. Everyone, here's an example from Reading: www.facebook.com/cllrdjmac/po...

18.10.2025 07:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Poll showing labour and greens neck and neck.

Poll showing labour and greens neck and neck.

When I said we weren't here to be disappointed in Labour but to replace them. I meant it.

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16.10.2025 12:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1420    ๐Ÿ” 331    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 93    ๐Ÿ“Œ 50
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Thames Water wants to pollute illegally until 2040. Ofwat must say NO. Thames Water wants to make at deal with Ofwat, to pollute illegally for 15 years

๐Ÿ“ฃURGENT more than 14,000 people have signed our petition calling on Ofwat to REJECT Thames Water's latest ridiculous proposal.

๐Ÿค‘Their creditors want to pollute our rivers & seas illegally for the next 15 years.

โœ๏ธOfwat makes its decision next week. Add your name, ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ป & ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ today!

15.10.2025 10:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 158    ๐Ÿ” 107    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7

MFW I'm trying to personally call every new local member to welcome them to the party and the number keeps going up.

14.10.2025 21:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

MFW I'm trying to personally call every new local member to welcome them to the party and the number keeps going up.

14.10.2025 21:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nigel Farage finally admits to knowing Nathan Gill after senior Reform figure repeatedly claimed he didnโ€™t Farage has admitted he knew Gill for 'a very long time' but claims he didn't know anything about his pro-Russia activities...

Nigel Farage has finally admitted to it.

But now there's lots more questions especially considering Rupert Lowes intervention....

leftfootforward.org/2025/10/nige...

13.10.2025 16:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1395    ๐Ÿ” 577    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 92    ๐Ÿ“Œ 25

I wonder if Reform will still support PR once in power due to FPTP.

13.10.2025 12:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A new week - and a new huge milestone!

@greenparty.org.uk now have 100,000 members!!!

We are absolutely on track to next overtake the Tories - let's make hope normal again!

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13.10.2025 06:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1619    ๐Ÿ” 357    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 37    ๐Ÿ“Œ 38

Personally I have had enough of do-gooders, what we need is more do-badders.

08.10.2025 16:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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