Portsmouth Greens

(Yes, this is our fourth Christmas post in a row. Yes, our social media officer put up her Xmas decs in November. Yes, she has Mariah as her ringtone. We'd say to space them out but we kinda want to see how many she's got.)

Say no to buying unrecyclable Christmas paper and decorate plain cardboard boxes or wrap them in material that you already have. It's a great way to reduce waste and practice some art therapy (or keep the kids busy for a couple of hours).

#Christmas #Eco #KidsActivities

Sian Berry: The Government is "laying the groundwork for further crackdowns on dissent, whistleblowing and protest if it removes juries from so many charges that have state or corporate victims." greenparty.org.uk/2025/12/03/s...

Following on from our other Christmassy posts, if you're looking for a gift for yourself, why not choose to Make Hope Normal Again and join the Green Party?

#GreenParty #MakeHopeNormalAgain #Join

We've got some very talented members who have created some amazing merch for Portsmouth Green Party - just in time for Christmas!

Thanks to @sarahmillnscreative for these incredible designs that will help Portsmouth Green Party campaign (and win!) in May.

#GreenParty #Portsmouth #Christmas

We're pleased to invite you to a Trivia Night for a bit of friendly competition!

It's 7-9pm on December 5th at Somerstown Community Hub. Please check your email sent out earlier this week for more information.

We'd appreciate it if you could RSVP via the link in the email.

This is how the Mail has covered a 70% fall in net migration.

The Government should stop kidding itself it will ever get credit for being anti-migration. They could cut numbers to zero and there would still be front pages blasting them for making the UK a socialist wasteland no one wants to come to

Hope is here.

Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️

Labour does not trust public, says Jenrick amid reports of more jury-less trials Sir Brian Leveson’s review of the courts system has recommended juries are reserved for rape, murder and manslaughter cases.

Sian Berry: this is “building a toolkit for authoritarians out of digital ID, police facial recognition and now cutting jury trials for apparently all charges that might be associated with dissent”. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Labour MPs attack Starmer U-turn over workers’ rights as ‘complete betrayal’ Former minister says ditching plan for day-one protection against unfair dismissal ‘definitely is a manifesto breach’

Another Labour manifesto commitment bites the dust. The Green Party is committed to equal employment rights for all workers from their first day of employment, including those working in the ‘gig economy’ and on zero-hours contracts.
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A graphic featuring a dimly lit photo of Nigel Farage in the House of Commons, wearing a dark suit and red tie. Over the image, a large headline reads “Farage’s Record Speaks for Itself.” Below it is a quotation criticising Farage’s long-standing use of far-right and antisemitic conspiracy theories. A small circular photo of Zack Polanski appears near the bottom with the text “Zack Polanski, Green Party Leader.” The Green Party logo is placed at the bottom of the graphic.

"We can judge Farage not just by the words he, allegedly, shouted as a child, but by the words and actions he has chosen as an adult."

Zack Polanski on why Farage should be judged on his record as a politician which has seen him echo conspiracy and language of the far right.

What would Zack Polanski do? The Green Party leader on wealth taxes, the Nordic model and fiscal rules

"We need to challenge inequality, that starts with a wealth tax on assets: a 1 per cent tax on £10m or more and a 2 per cent tax on £1bn or more. Yes, that will raise revenue but more importantly it’s about reducing inequality: we must rebalance power and wealth"
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The Chancellor spoke about asking everyone to make a contribution, but it is inexcusable that she has made the political choice to squeeze households already struggling with the cost of essentials, whilst letting multimillionaires and billionaires off the hook. greenparty.org.uk/2025/11/26/g...

Looking for Christmas cards? We've got you covered.

A local artist has donated handmade cards to us and we've listed them on our ebay page. (We also have a bunch of items that will make great gifts.)

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#Christmas #Handmade #Fundraise

For David Lammy to describe the right to trial by jury as ‘not a right’ is a disgrace. The Government must fund our justice system properly – not make people pay for Labour and Conservative austerity with their fundamental rights. greenparty.org.uk/2025/11/26/g...

Tell Rachel Reeves not to raise income tax tomorrow.

The Green Party is clear - time to tax wealth, not work.

#WealthTax

Another milestone smashed.

Hey new members, want to get involved? You'll soon receive an email with info on how to join our WhatsApp, Slack, and monthly meetings.

And we're planning a quiz night fundraiser in early Dec - keep a eye out for a post/email with the details.

#GreenParty #Portsmouth

I promise, you can use the bathroom without earning £1000 per minute. The rest of us do it all the time.

#WealthTaxNow

If you're working hard every day, whether paid or unpaid, we won't take money from your pockets.
If you're making more money when you use the loo than most people do in a year, I'm sorry, but we do need to feed children, treat the sick and provide a social safety net, so we do need some of your cash

We'll be putting a 2% tax on anything you have over £10 million, so we're not raising tax on hairdressers, builders, or any other small/medium business owners.

We're not taxing ambition. We're taxing interest on money hoarded in bank accounts by people who couldn't spend that much in a lifetime.

How are you going to fund all these social services?

Great question. Can those with £10 million in assets just make themselves known in the comments?

Oh, no one? Cool, well we didn't expect them to be following us anyway.

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, so we're taking time to remember our trans siblings lost as a result of transphobia.

We're also signal posting you to @TransPridePortsmouth

#TDOR

"#ZackPolanski- he's got a good aura... Let's plant a seed of hope."

Thanks Dan and Phil. We agree. It's sad the rest of the party leaders are lacklustre!

The most chronically online person on our committee told us to tag this #phan but said normal people should not seek out the rest of this show.

Greens build new homes, Labour stalls Greens are delivering new homes and rethinking affordable housing while Labour slashes council housing targets in capital

Greens build new homes, Labour stalls www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...

At the Budget, the Green Party's message is clear: Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.

“They went for pensioners, they went for the disabled, and now they’re going for people fleeing war and conflict. I am furious — this government should hang their heads in shame.”

Zack Polanski on Labour’s new immigration reforms on Newsnight.

Reform MP invites Mahmood to join his party, saying he ‘welcomes’ and ‘recognises’ her rhetoric – as it happened Shabana Mahmood tells MPs asylum system is ‘out of control and unfair’ amid Labour backlash over proposals

Carla Denyer: "it isn’t people seeking sanctuary that are tearing people apart, it’s toxic, racist narratives and the scapegoating of migrants and asylum seekers for what is nothing to do with them". www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

Confiscating the belongings of people fleeing war and violence, and trapping refugees in perpetual limbo, undermining integration and making it impossible to put down roots. These are extreme, inhumane proposals from a desperate and failing government. greenparty.org.uk/2025/11/17/g...

Pass the phone… to the 40,000 Young Greens! 📲 💚

We now have the largest youth and student movement in UK politics - AND the biggest Young Greens group in Europe 🥳

This is the generation that’s done waiting. Join us. ⤵️

We must be more open about men's mental health, so with tomorrow being International Men's Day, we wanted to highlight Andy's Man Club.

They have a free peer-to-peer support group for men to talk through their problems.

For urgent support, ring The Samaritans on 116123.

#InternationalMensDay