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๐Ÿ“Bristol, England / ๐ŸŒฟ Green councillor for St George West on Bristol City Council // ๐Ÿข Chair of Development Control Committee A // ๐Ÿš‹ Chair of Kerbside and Parking Strategy Task and Finish Group and Member of Transport & Connectivity Policy Committee

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Leeds v Man City: Boos heard during Ramadan pause at Elland Road Boos are heard during a brief break in play to allow players observing Ramadan to break their fast during Saturday's match between Leeds United and Manchester City.

Dispiriting. Still a long way to go.

Boos heard during Ramadan pause at Elland Road - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

28.02.2026 20:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

So nothing to do with promotion and relegation then?

28.02.2026 08:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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'The mayor must be more ambitious and back control of our region's bus network' Green councillor Toby Wells says metro mayor Helen Godwin needs to deliver "desperately needed change"

โœ… As my colleague @tobywells.bsky.social points out, "franchising is such a good idea that it was universally supported by all parties" in the mayoral elections.

โŒ But now she is in power, Labour's mayor is dragging her feet.

๐ŸšŒ We need better buses, not more Labour delays and broken promises.

24.02.2026 18:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Controversial way the Greens are tackling Bristol's housing crisis Council leader calls for more Government

It's not that controversial when you read it and understand it...

Controversial way the Greens are tackling Bristol's housing crisis

www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...

28.02.2026 08:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I genuinely don't understand why promotion and relegation has led to clubs going bankrupt. Is it because there's no equivalent of parachute payments or is it something else?

27.02.2026 22:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Positioning himself for leader bit doubt he will ever be it. The Labour party isn't for leftwingers.

27.02.2026 22:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Prem: Relegation scrapped as league switches to franchise-style model Traditional promotion and relegation to and from the Prem will be scrapped from the 2026-27 season as landmark changes to the English game are voted through.

Ugh. English rugby union to become like US sports. Promotion and relegation give lesser sides agony and glory. That's what sport is about.

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...

27.02.2026 21:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We are not an island of strangers.

27.02.2026 17:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
KRANTZ- "This Is Manchester"  featuring Hannah Spencer
YouTube video by KRANTZ KRANTZ- "This Is Manchester" featuring Hannah Spencer

Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard on the Gorton and Denton campaign.
Reform tried to smear our candidate, Laboured tried to smear our policies, but in the end the people saw through it.

Link to our newest MP Hannah Spencerโ€™s words.

youtu.be/ZYg4bN8G0II?...

27.02.2026 07:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you! It turns out my zip has been fixed by my lovely significant other, and we have figured out the kettle. But more things will break, so we'll use this link!

27.02.2026 17:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I mean, I could provide a list, but it would obviously not be as long as the one she could provide on me, so I'll keep quiet.

27.02.2026 17:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This clip is gonna be getting a lot of use the next few months

27.02.2026 16:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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27.02.2026 16:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 43    ๐Ÿ” 16    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Update: Anna, my wife, is incredible.

27.02.2026 15:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I asked someone to do this the other day and they went for 11am. I could have hugged them.

27.02.2026 11:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The reaction from our volunteers in Manchester! ๐Ÿ’š

It is time to join our movement of hope ๐Ÿ‘‰ join.greenparty.org.uk/

27.02.2026 05:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1032    ๐Ÿ” 226    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 32    ๐Ÿ“Œ 55
Historic by-election win indicates Green Party could win over a hundred seats at next General Election - Green Party Greens are on track to win over a hundred seats at the next general election, if the historic swing achieved to win Gorton and Denton is replicated nationwide.

Well well well. A new dawn has broken, has it not!

greenparty.org.uk/2026/02/27/h...

27.02.2026 11:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Found something to take the kids to on Saturday, thank you!

26.02.2026 23:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Taking the first step: what to expect at our free monthly support sessions | SARSAS Did you know that SARSAS now offers free, monthly support sessions in Bristol? These sessions are designed to be low-pressure, supportive, and led by your n ...

Did you know there is FREE support in Lawrence Hill for survivors of sexual violence? ๐Ÿ’œ

The next information session is 11am to 1pm on Tues 17 March, at the Wellspring Settlement. No need to book - just drop in! ๐Ÿ‘

More here: www.sarsas.org.uk/taking-the-f...

#Bristol #sexualabuse #sexualviolence

24.02.2026 15:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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'The mayor must be more ambitious and back control of our region's bus network' Green councillor Toby Wells says metro mayor Helen Godwin needs to deliver "desperately needed change"

Green Bristol Cllr @tobywells.bsky.social makes a clear case here on how the WECA Mayor has let the West of England down by โ€˜deprioritisingโ€™ bus franchising - despite it being an election promise. www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...

25.02.2026 07:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A salutary graph for anyone with an interest in local authority finance, adult social care and SEND services. And if you donโ€™t have an interest in those things but you arenโ€™t happy about the state of roads, waste collection, libraries and community cohesion - then this is also worth noting.

26.02.2026 07:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Utopia Abstract. Ideal societies, better worlds, more just and peaceful ways of living: these have long been the stuff of human beingsโ€™ social dreaming. In this c

NEW BOOK!

I'm very happy to say that my new book, Utopia, co-written with Douglas Mao, has been published on-line

academic.oup.com/book/62279

03.02.2026 16:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 220    ๐Ÿ” 71    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

The people running the Labour party have never been good at anything except lying about their opponents. Unfortunately for them, no one buys it anymore.

26.02.2026 20:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 94    ๐Ÿ” 20    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

@zackpolanski.bsky.social was just asked by Sky what he would say about the result tonight if โ€œI held a gun to your headโ€ - โ€œI would ask you to be less violentโ€ he replied.
Peston just told ITV News he thinks it will be a win for the Greens.
What an amazing, positive and honest campaign ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ธโ˜ฎ๏ธโ˜ฎ๏ธโ˜ฎ๏ธ๐Ÿ™Œ

26.02.2026 22:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 289    ๐Ÿ” 38    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

What Labour leaders of major city regions can do.

Why can't the West of England's?

26.02.2026 22:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tax billionaires out of existence.

26.02.2026 18:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17021    ๐Ÿ” 3843    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 565    ๐Ÿ“Œ 304

Christmas tomorrow, and I might not be able to sleep waiting for what Father By-election will bring.

26.02.2026 22:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Where is there one in Bristol? Excuse my embarrassed ignorance...

26.02.2026 22:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Broken zip on my coat

Broken zip on my coat

The zip on my coat is broken

BUT

We might have the first Green MP in the north of England tomorrow morning!

26.02.2026 21:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Dear Lucy
On the eve of the by-election, your Labour party spokesperson has admitted to the Huffington Post that a
Labour party leaflet has been delivered through doors with your imprint recommending a vote for Labour
by a tactical voting organisation which does not exist.
This is deeply troubling, it is actually lying to voters. Did you approve this? Do you feel the Labour Party
in government should be held to different standards in terms of honesty to the British public?
In your last letter to me you mentioned your โ€˜very extensive dataโ€™ and โ€˜having spoken to over a third of
eligible votersโ€™ which led you to an understanding that the by election โ€˜was a contest between labour and
Reformโ€™. Clearly this latest development only tells voters one thing - you will employ any type of
political deception (or in Urdu โ€œDhokaโ€ ) to win.
You will be very aware that all three real tactical voting organisations are recommending a vote for the
Greens as the best way to stop Reform. Lying to the voters, as you have been caught doing, raises the real
prospect that Reform will be the beneficiaries, something you have said that you donโ€™t want.
As this is such an important issue, for the sake of your own reputation, I would strongly urge you to
apologise to the voters of Denton and Gorton before the polls open in the morning.โ€
Kind regards,
Zack Polanski
Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales

Dear Lucy On the eve of the by-election, your Labour party spokesperson has admitted to the Huffington Post that a Labour party leaflet has been delivered through doors with your imprint recommending a vote for Labour by a tactical voting organisation which does not exist. This is deeply troubling, it is actually lying to voters. Did you approve this? Do you feel the Labour Party in government should be held to different standards in terms of honesty to the British public? In your last letter to me you mentioned your โ€˜very extensive dataโ€™ and โ€˜having spoken to over a third of eligible votersโ€™ which led you to an understanding that the by election โ€˜was a contest between labour and Reformโ€™. Clearly this latest development only tells voters one thing - you will employ any type of political deception (or in Urdu โ€œDhokaโ€ ) to win. You will be very aware that all three real tactical voting organisations are recommending a vote for the Greens as the best way to stop Reform. Lying to the voters, as you have been caught doing, raises the real prospect that Reform will be the beneficiaries, something you have said that you donโ€™t want. As this is such an important issue, for the sake of your own reputation, I would strongly urge you to apologise to the voters of Denton and Gorton before the polls open in the morning.โ€ Kind regards, Zack Polanski Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales

Dear @lucympowell.bsky.social,

Why did you invent a fake tactical voting company to stop the Green Party beating Reform?

I'm starting to think your letters haven't always been in good faith...

25.02.2026 21:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2192    ๐Ÿ” 840    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 126    ๐Ÿ“Œ 162