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Green Party Campaigner | Living with Long Covid | Bradford | Shipley Town Councillor 2020-24 | https://linktr.ee/darrenparkinson Promoted by D Parkinson (Bradford Green Party) at 88 Hirst Wood Road, Shipley, BD18 4BU.

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Do I hear, 100,000 members by the weekend? πŸ‘€

join.greenparty.org.uk

09.10.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We can't keep up...

Yesterday we reached 90,000 members. Today we're at 95,000.

Be part of the Green surge. Join the Green Party today ‡️

09.10.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 564    πŸ” 215    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 23
Highest ever poll rating! 15%

Highest ever poll rating! 15%

πŸ“Š The Green Surge continues.

βœ…οΈ Be a part of it: Join.greenparty.org.uk

09.10.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Poll from find out now showing greens on 15 and labour and Tories on 17. Reform on 32.

Poll from find out now showing greens on 15 and labour and Tories on 17. Reform on 32.

Latest poll puts Greens just two points behind Labour. When I said we weren't here to be disappointed in Labour but to replace them, I meant it.

Join us and let's make hope normal again.

join.greenparty.org.uk

09.10.2025 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1625    πŸ” 449    πŸ’¬ 75    πŸ“Œ 76

#abolishbadthings
#greensurge

09.10.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Astonishing advance by the Greens, astonishing implosion of Labour. When will Starmer's government get the message that it is destroying its base with deeply unpopular, rightwing policies?

By chasing Reform, it legitimises the far right while delegitimising itself.

09.10.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1209    πŸ” 332    πŸ’¬ 88    πŸ“Œ 15
A promotional graphic from the Bradford District Green Party for BBC Question Time. It features a photo of Zack Polanski smiling, wearing a light shirt and beige jacket. Text reads: β€œZack Polanski – Leader of the Green Party. Describes himself as an β€˜eco-populist’. London Assembly member.” The BBC Question Time logo is above his photo, and a sticker in the corner says β€œTonight!” The Green Party logo is at the bottom on a green background.

A promotional graphic from the Bradford District Green Party for BBC Question Time. It features a photo of Zack Polanski smiling, wearing a light shirt and beige jacket. Text reads: β€œZack Polanski – Leader of the Green Party. Describes himself as an β€˜eco-populist’. London Assembly member.” The BBC Question Time logo is above his photo, and a sticker in the corner says β€œTonight!” The Green Party logo is at the bottom on a green background.

πŸ“Ί Watch out for Green Party leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social on BBC Question Time tonight!

➑️ On iPlayer at 9pm and BBC One at 10.40pm.

πŸ’ͺ Bringing bold politics to the #BBC.

09.10.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not only are we at record numbers of members and growing every day - this is our highest ever poll rating.

We're just getting started.

This is the politics of the 99% Vs the 1% for a country we can all afford to live in - plenty of room to grow.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

09.10.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 994    πŸ” 273    πŸ’¬ 51    πŸ“Œ 19

Didn't realise the Daily Express was such a fan of our policies!

Kudos, @bradfordgreens.bsky.social πŸ‘Œ

09.10.2025 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Image featuring a graphic from the Bradford District Green Party. The background is green with the Daily Express logo in the upper left and a photo of Zack Polanski speaking into a microphone on the right, holding a cartoon-style bundle of cash with a pound sign. Below, a mocked-up newspaper headline reads: β€œZack Polanski wants to redistribute our money and turn Britain into a Left-wing haven.” At the bottom, the Green Party logo and web address Join.greenparty.org.uk are displayed.

Image featuring a graphic from the Bradford District Green Party. The background is green with the Daily Express logo in the upper left and a photo of Zack Polanski speaking into a microphone on the right, holding a cartoon-style bundle of cash with a pound sign. Below, a mocked-up newspaper headline reads: β€œZack Polanski wants to redistribute our money and turn Britain into a Left-wing haven.” At the bottom, the Green Party logo and web address Join.greenparty.org.uk are displayed.

Don't threaten us with a good time, Daily Express.

09.10.2025 07:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1425    πŸ” 350    πŸ’¬ 51    πŸ“Œ 30
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πŸ“° Rachel Reeves unblocked a development of 20,000 homes that were being held up by a rare snail, after being approached by a developer with whom she said, β€œwe have a good relationship”.

πŸ₯€ Labour's priorities are clear.

From the Guardian.

08.10.2025 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Kemi Badenoch blames those crossing borders for our problems. It’s a lie aimed to distract.

The real issue is a system protecting the super-rich while nurses & carers can’t make ends meet. Tax wealth fairly, fund public services properly. This is how we give Britain hope again.

08.10.2025 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2799    πŸ” 819    πŸ’¬ 82    πŸ“Œ 30
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The right-wing press can't stop talking about @zackpolanski.bsky.social.

Join the Green Party today and help us annoy the billionaire press even more.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

08.10.2025 07:00 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scientists develop first β€˜accurate blood test’ to detect chronic fatigue syndrome Research could offer hope for ME patients – but some experts urge caution and say more studies needed

ME/CFS is a devastating condition that has long been denied, dismissed, psychologised and underdiagnosed. Research is at last starting to catch up with it, with glimmers of hope for those who have been left untreated for so long.
There's a huge BUT coming ...🧡
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

08.10.2025 06:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1460    πŸ” 619    πŸ’¬ 57    πŸ“Œ 62
Let's Make Hope Normal Again - Green Party Political Broadcast
YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales Let's Make Hope Normal Again - Green Party Political Broadcast

Have you seen the Green Party's viral Party Political Broadcast?

It's essential viewing.

Let's make a more equal society.

Together. Join.greenparty.org.uk

youtu.be/qxt4HCjd7VA?...

07.10.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

No sudden rupture is now required for the far right to take power in this country. For what we're seeing is a steady normalisation of extremists by the Conservative and Labour Parties, BBC, Telegraph, Mail and others. A shift once considered unthinkable beings to look acceptable, even inevitable.🧡

07.10.2025 07:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1617    πŸ” 545    πŸ’¬ 64    πŸ“Œ 31

Green graphic with bold white and green text that reads: β€œBradford District Green Party β€” Over 500 Green Party members in Bradford.” Below is a green banner with the website β€œJoin.greenparty.org.uk” and the Green Party logo with a sunflower symbol at the bottom.

Green graphic with bold white and green text that reads: β€œBradford District Green Party β€” Over 500 Green Party members in Bradford.” Below is a green banner with the website β€œJoin.greenparty.org.uk” and the Green Party logo with a sunflower symbol at the bottom.

πŸ“ˆ The Green Party in #Bradford is growing.

🀝 Together we can turn Bradford Green.

βœ…οΈ Join: Join.greenparty.org.uk

βœ…οΈ Donate: tinyurl.com/Donate-to-Br...

07.10.2025 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🀯

90,000 by the end of today?

Join.greenparty.org.uk

07.10.2025 09:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Let's Make Hope Normal Again - Green Party Political Broadcast
YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales Let's Make Hope Normal Again - Green Party Political Broadcast

πŸ“Ί Watch.

βœ…οΈ Then join.

πŸ’š We are making hope normal again.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

youtu.be/qxt4HCjd7VA?...

07.10.2025 06:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Seeing lots of this tonight after that party political broadcast.

The Green Party are on track to overtake the Tories in membership.

Let's make hope normal again.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

06.10.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 930    πŸ” 224    πŸ’¬ 48    πŸ“Œ 12

πŸ—“ Tonight: 6:25 on ITV1, 6:55 on BBC One.

πŸ“Ί Watch.

βœ…οΈ Then join.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

06.10.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski, on Newscast
YouTube video by Zack Polanski Leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski, on Newscast

In case you missed it - here's the chat I had all about our plans for @greenparty.org.uk on Newscast!

youtu.be/qCLd78eRunE?...

06.10.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 144    πŸ” 56    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 4
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BBC Laura Kuenssberg Show Accused of Anti-Green Bias After Cancelling Zack Polanski Interview The new Green Party leader was the only major party leader not to have been granted a conference interview on the flagship BBC show

The Greens requested an interview on the Laura Kuenssberg Show with Zack Polanski when he was elected leader, but were denied, with a promise to interview him during Green conference instead.

This was then scrapped citing the Manchester synagogue attack. Polanski is both Jewish and from Manchester

06.10.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2976    πŸ” 1306    πŸ’¬ 153    πŸ“Œ 85
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πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Έ @zackpolanski.bsky.social: "Labour politicians know exactly what they are doing when they continue not to condemn and not to vote against arms sales."

06.10.2025 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'd actually forgotten how extraordinary it is that when I won the leadership - I wasn't interviewed as it was too close to our party conference interviewed.

And then refused a second time!

Part of the antidote to all of this is creating our own media platforms.

Hey @boldpolitics.bsky.social πŸ‘‹πŸΌ

06.10.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1358    πŸ” 428    πŸ’¬ 75    πŸ“Œ 19
Image promoting Bradford District Green Party fundraising campaign.
Text reads: β€œBradford District Green Party. In 2026, we can elect more Greens in Bradford than ever before. But we can’t do it without your help! Donate today.”
Below the text is a web link: β€œhttps://tinyurl.com/donate-to-bradford-greens”.
At the bottom, a large group of smiling people hold β€œVote Green” placards in front of a green background.

Image promoting Bradford District Green Party fundraising campaign. Text reads: β€œBradford District Green Party. In 2026, we can elect more Greens in Bradford than ever before. But we can’t do it without your help! Donate today.” Below the text is a web link: β€œhttps://tinyurl.com/donate-to-bradford-greens”. At the bottom, a large group of smiling people hold β€œVote Green” placards in front of a green background.

🟩 The Green Party in #Bradford is standing up to Reform and holding Labour to account.

βœ…οΈ In 2026, we can elect more Green councillors than ever before.

🀝 But we can't keep Reform out of Bradford without your help.

πŸ™ Donate today πŸ‘‡
tinyurl.com/Donate-to-Br...

06.10.2025 07:34 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ†™οΈ Since @zackpolanski.bsky.social was elected Green Party Leader, our social media reach has been going up, up, up!

πŸ“² You can help us reach even more people by following #Bradford Greens on all our platforms.

Make sure to like, share and comment! πŸ’š

πŸ”— Links below & in bio.

05.10.2025 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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"The Green Party will always stand up for nature and communities, people and planet" 🌱πŸ‘₯️

Co-Deputy Leader @rachelmillward.bsky.social gives her conference speech.

Like what you are hearing from Green Party conference? Join.greenparty.org.uk

05.10.2025 07:39 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🟒 ICYMI: The Green Party now have more members than the Lib Dems!

πŸ“ˆ Let's keep our membership growing and growing.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

04.10.2025 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Green Party membership overtakes Liberal Democrats under Polanski Around 20,000 people have joined the Green Party in the past few months, and new leader Zack Polanski says he has "undoubtedly" had a role in this success.

The @greenparty.org.uk recent surge following @zackpolanski.bsky.social become leader means they now have more members than the @libdems.org.uk

MP Watch are at the conference & the rising energy is palpable.

news.sky.com/story/green-...

04.10.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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