Exeter Green Party

Exeter Green Party

@exetergreens.bsky.social

We are the Green Party in Exeter, working for a fairer, greener community. Promoted by TJ Milburn on behalf of Exeter Green Party, 4 Fountain Way Exeter EX1 2DE

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Exeter's Green Fighting Fund We want to build strong Green campaigns in communities across the city, supporting residents and helping shape the future of Exeter.

Here are the details of our Green Fighting Fund which will help turn Exeter Green.

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👥 We're people powered, not funded by large corporate donations.
🗣That's why we're calling on your support.
⚠️ AND GET THIS ⚠️
🥳 Any donations to our crowdfunder over the next 2 weeks will be match funded up to £4000.

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We've just hit 215,000 members.

More than 2,000 people a day have joined us since our historic win in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Come and be a part of the movement which is making hope normal again. Join us 👇

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Dear Shabana,
I notice today that you referred to me in your speech on immigration at the IPPR think tank.
You said: “A party leader should not be on the beaches of France encouraging people to
make a perilous crossing on small boats.”
I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised especially after the hateful Labour campaign in Gorton
and Denton, but this is just the latest in a string of lies peddled by a discredited Government
who intentionally fan the flames of racism and division.
When I went to Calais, I was not there to encourage people to travel to the UK. I was there
to see at first hand the suffering your Government and successive Governments have done
in demonising migrants in a pathetic bid to pander to the base instincts of Reform and the
flawed strategy of Morgan McSweeney.
As you will know, if you even bothered to research my visit instead of taking Reform talking
points, I was there to witness the brutality of families living in tents in freezing temperatures. I
filled water tanks and picked up litter.
What that visit did do is confirm my belief that if we are to smash the boat gangs and stop
the boats, we need to offer safer and managed routes for migrants to come to this country.
Showing compassion as a politician is not a crime. In fact, we need to see much more of it.
It reminded me of a young MP who in October 2015 spent three days in Lesbos helping
migrants fleeing war-torn Syria. She posted videos on X, talked about handing out water and
croissants to refugees and food parcels.
When she returned to the UK, she wrote a very moving piece in the New Statesman. She
said “we have to work with our European partners and create new, safe, and legal routes for
refugees to get to Europe. We cannot abandon them to their fate, left as prey for smugglers
whilst risking death on the seas.”
She said “maybe we can make ourselves feel better by saying no-one is making them get on
the boats. And again, the Home Secretary is not entirely wrong when …

Dear Shabana,

Let's clear some things up around migration and remember we're talking about people's lives.

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1 week ago

US and Israeli strikes on Iran are hugely dangerous: irresponsible, provocative and illegal. Starmer must call out these so-called ‘allies’ - who are acting as rogue states - and use all UK levers to uphold international law.

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1 week ago
A graphic which says 1000 Green Party Members in Exeter.

A plumber from Manchester has caused a political earthquake and lots of people are once again flocking to the Green Party 💚

Including here in Exeter, where we are proud to announce we've just topped 1000 members 🥳

We're here to replace Labour and stop Reform UK. Join the surge!💪

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Have the Greens finished off Nigel Farage? YouTube video by Channel 4 News

💚 Loving the title of this Channel 4 podcast.
Excellent interview at the start with @zackpolanski.bsky.social - he just gets better and better - and @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social brilliant in the debate.
youtu.be/heQUwN3jvbA?...

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Green Party takes Gorton and Denton from Labour in first ever Westminster by-election win Hannah Spencer wins the Manchester seat, ahead of Reform UK in second and pushing Labour into third.

“If we see a swing like this at the next general election, there will be a tidal wave of new Green MPs.

“People everywhere will now know that voting Green is the way to defeat Reform." ~ @zackpolanski.bsky.social

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1 week ago
INTRODUCING! 

Hannah Spencer 

The new Green MP for GORTON & DENTON 

Green Party 

Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

Introducing Hannah Spencer MP 💚

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1 week ago
Manchester Green Party graphic on a green background with hannah spencer. it’s a green win! the gorton and denton residents chose hope, not hate. here’s to change. thank you very much to all of our volunteers that helped elect hannah, our 5th Green MP and 1st in the north!

✅ Hope HAS WON!

💪 Only the GREENS can take on Farage

🇬🇧 Politics has changed forever

🪠 Hannah the Plumber is now Hannah Spencer the MP for Gorton and Denton!

🐝 The FIRST NORTHERN GREEN MP

🥀 Labour have been replaced

🚫 Reform's rise has been halted. Hate has been defeated.

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Hannah and Zack in a park

Green Menaces - let’s go. 💚

Huge huge thanks to everyone who’s backed this campaign and shown it so much love.

Now we leave nothing on the pitch. Let’s get this over the line.

Vote Green.

Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk

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2 weeks ago

💥 198,000 Green Party members!!

📈 Who wants to see 200,000 by the weekend?

(And a new Green MP) 😃 💚

✅️ Let's make it happen:

Join: Join.greenparty.org.uk

Get to Gorton and Denton 👇

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The next few days are crucial to stopping Reform and getting Hannah Spencer elected as Gorton and Denton's next MP.

I'll be in Manchester on Polling Day, and I'd love to see you there! Sign up to join here: greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...

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Exeter Greens challenge Stagecoach over 'steep' city bus fare hikes Exeter Greens challenge Stagecoach over steep bus fare hikes as operator defends its new pricing structure and prepares for electric vehicle rollout

“It’s clear that a lack of ambition by Stagecoach to increase passenger numbers is bypassed by an easier route to generate profits. So if they can carry 10 passengers paying £5 each rather than 20 passengers paying £2 each, they'll carry fewer passengers if this means more revenue.”

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This election is an appeal for trust, a battle against fear and a straight fight between Greens and Reform | Hannah Spencer Thursday’s stakes could not be higher. We know Labour has failed and Farage’s Reform is poisonous. I want to win Gorton and Denton as a fresh start, says Hannah Spencer, the Green party candidate in t...

Gorton & Denton Green candidate Hannah Spencer:
"I’ve spent my working life fixing homes. But after years of watching things fall apart, I’m done waiting for someone else to change things. It’s time to turn my hand to fixing whole communities – and... repair our broken politics." ⬇️ 💚

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Exeter Greens call for review of bus fare hikes and reintroduction of child £1 add-on ticket - Exeter Green Party Green Party councillors have met with the CEO of Stagecoach South West, Peter Knight, to challenge him over a series of fare hikes affecting Exeter bus passengers.  Earlier this year, Stagecoach intro...

“Greens believe strongly that bus fares shouldn’t be left to the whim of private bus operators but should be set by a regional transport authority along with routes and frequencies. This would mean passengers being prioritised over private profit.” - Cllr Thomas Richardson

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Graphic showing a Stagecoach bus and a thumbnail of Green councillor Thomas Richardson. The banner on the graphic says: Review bus fare hikes and reintroduce child £1 add-on. Thomas says: "Presenting the new Greater Exeter fares structure as offering 'better value' is Stagecoach spin."

⚠️EXPOSED ⚠️
New 'Greater Exeter area' bus fares structure, billed as offering passengers 'better value', actually means massive fares hikes for Exeter residents.
Green cllrs have met Stagecoach South West's boss and called on him to review bus fare hikes & reintroduce the child £1 add-on ticket.

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Green volunteers in Pennsylvania, smiling to camera in the sunshine. Green councillor Diana Moore with Pennsylvania campaigner Gill Baker.

🌞 The sun is shining on the Greens!
💚 Out today in Pennsylvania Exeter talking to residents.
Lots of support here!

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Bar chart showing Greens in the lead on 20% with Reform UK on 17% and Labour on 15%. But there are still 27% undecided.

🥳 Greens lead in Gorton and Denton.
❓️And all those undecideds wondering where best to cast their vote to beat the hatemongers, it's now clear.
💚 Only the Green Party can beat Reform UK.

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Greens succeed in halting sell-off of green space at County Hall - Exeter Green Party Campaigning by a Green councillor to stop the sell-off of a piece of land for development at County hall has paid off. County and City councillor, Andy Ketchin, has been working with residents to oppo...

Full press release.
Cllr Andy Ketchin: "The grounds of County Hall are much cherished; they provide a precious and historic green space within the city. Devon County’s own officers have argued against this particular development as it damages the setting of the listed Coaver House."

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The picture shows the piece of land at County Hall earmarked for sell-off and development. A green flag superimposed on the photo proclaims: Development Halted.

GREEN WIN!
Campaigning by Exeter Green councillor Andy Ketchin has paid off.
Flogging off land to developers at the much cherished historic green space of County Hall has been halted!
Now the County Council must listen to the many objections from residents & officers and abandon this sell-off.

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2 weeks ago

This campaign is about hope vs hate.

United, we can make sure Greens defeat Reform.

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3 weeks ago

Wow!
Only the Lib Dems come anywhere near beating the Greens in an imagined two-way contest.
Head-to-head we're way more popular than Reform UK, Labour and the Tories.

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3 weeks ago

We're looking forward to campaigning for Greens in Exeter!

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Exeter council elections restored after major government U-turn Labour could lose control of Exeter City Council when 13 of its 39 seats are contested.

@dianafmoore.bsky.social said voting was "a right, not a privilege".

"Denying millions of people their right to vote was a dangerous decision. One I am sure Labour will come to regret on 7 May.

"Green candidates are ready to step up to become councillors and serve our communities."

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Reaction from Exeter Green councillors to government U-turn on local elections - Exeter Green Party The Green Party in Exeter have welcomed a U-turn announced by the government today that cancelled local elections will now take place on 7th May. Leader of the Green Group, Diana Moore, said: “Voting ...

Greens are the positive choice and we will take our message of hope and fairness to Exeter residents.

Our candidates are ready to step up to become councillors and serve our communities.

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A graphic showing a person placing a bote into a ballot box. Text reads: Labour U-turn on disgraceful disregard of democracy. People will have their say in May.

Greens have consistently said these elections should go ahead and led a coordinated campaign with other opposition parties to lobby the government to do the right thing. Now they have.

People will now have their say on who will best represent them in their ward and who runs Exeter City Council.

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Dear Gorton & Denton,

Something you might want to hear...

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Screenshot of Tommy Ten Names, claiming he's afraid and fleeing the UK.

Just checking, it's now ok to flee your homeland, because you're afraid for your safety, and seek refuge in another Country?

Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.

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“If you’ve lived in Greater Manchester all your life like I have, or you came here yesterday — if you’re part of our community and you’re mucking in, you’re one of us.”

Our candidate for Gorton and Denton, Hannah Spencer, rejects the demonisation of immigrants and calls for politics that unite.

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