Helen Geake

Nan’s not bankrupting Britain (but politicians might be) Pensions, productivity and the myth of the migrant “drain” – why Britain’s real crisis is ageing, not immigration

Britain’s pensions & care crisis isn’t caused by migrants. It’s caused by ageing – and all the politicians who ignored it. The Bear explains.

Couldn't agree more, Rupert.

Leadership elections results New Deputy leader Rachel Millward Photo of Rachel Millward REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE. Green Party Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

Congratulations to the newly elected Deputy Leader of the Green Party of England & Wales, @rachelmillward.bsky.social

Leadership elections results New Deputy leader Mothin Ali Photo of Mothin Ali REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE. Green Party Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

Congratulations to the newly elected Deputy Leader of the Green Party of England & Wales, @mothinali.bsky.social

Congratulations to my colleague @zackpolanski.bsky.social on being elected as @greenparty.org.uk's next Leader!

Well done on a brilliant race. I look forward to continuing to work together on the future of the Green Party and to the many achievements to come!

Congratulations to @zackpolanski.bsky.social. Grateful to everyone who gave time, energy + heart to our campaign. 💚
Hugely proud of the record-breaking successes of our party in recent years. Let's keep growing our movement.
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Currently we appeal to those who otherwise might vote for any party. Let's keep on threatening all our opponents, not just Corbyn!

A fascinating Newsnight interview. Both the political journalists on the panel said that it's a competition between: broad church & appealing to voters of every party on the one hand, versus fishing in the same waters as Jeremy Corbyn on the other. A very clear choice, I'd say.

Flag Fen felt positively tropical!

This is about leadership that can unite and grow the Green movement. If you haven’t yet, please cast your vote today. 🗳 www.ellie-adrian-2025.org

Excellent sum up of current Green strength and achievement, from a local councillor who knows what he's talking about.

'How the Green Party Should Respond to Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana's New Left Party' The creation of a new explicitly left party means that any attempt by the Greens to compete on the same ground is now a dead end, argues Rupert Read

Our policies have always been more radical than Corbyn's

We should not retreat into a Left ideological ghetto but should invite everybody to vote for a sustainable and peaceful future with the Green Party

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Greens sign cross party letter

@carladenyer.bsky.social, @adrianramsay.bsky.social, @elliechowns.bsky.social & @sianberry.bsky.social sign cross party letter calling for Keir Starmer and UK Government to recognise Palestine as a state.

Pecksniff: Exclusive! We reveal far right plot behind Epping riots In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life

Interesting take on the Green Party leadership election, from the entertaining and always well-informed Mr Pecksniff:
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'How the Green Party Should Respond to Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana's New Left Party' The creation of a new explicitly left party means that any attempt by the Greens to compete on the same ground is now a dead end, argues Rupert Read

A very clear analysis of why the Green Party is different to all others. It has broadly left-wing policies because these are essential for the planet, but it is first and foremost a Green party and not a leftist party.
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“If a new political party is setting up, now, without having climate- and ecological- breakdown front and centre, then it’s hopelessly out of date”: Adrian Ramsay brilliant, on LBC #GreenLeadership debate, on why the Green Party is deeply different in fundamental starting-point from Corbyn-Sultana.

Thank you Mags - you're a tireless champion for disabled people's rights, and I’m proud to have your backing!

#TogetherWeWin

Huge congrats to Diane @ddpearly & well done to the Wealden Green Party for holding Horam and Punnetts Town.

The Greens are keeping seats like this because constituents see us delivering, not just shouting from the sidelines & delivering nothing like some parties seem to do.

The new voting system for mayors and PCCs: how it affects democracy This month’s elections for mayors and police and crime commissioners were contested under a revised voting system. In a post published yesterday, Alan Renwick found that this change had a substanti…

Great to see that the English Devolution Bill, published today, restores the Supplementary Vote system for electing mayors and PCCs.

In a blogpost last year, I set out why the switch to FPTP in 2022 was bad for democracy, and why reversing that move is good.

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I’ve put together this listing of top endorsements for Adrian & Ellie for the Green Party Leadership race. They really are quite something. Check out this thread 🧵.

Let’s start with the mother of all endorsements: Caroline Lucas’s: x.com/carolineluca...

This is indeed the best analysis of Green electoral success I've read. Under Carla & Adrian, the party has gained power and influence on a whole new scale. Let's keep going upwards with Adrian & Ellie.

Graphic promoting an online event hosted by Ellie Chowns and Adrian Ramsay on Tuesday 8 July at 8PM. Headline reads: "How Greens Can Beat Reform UK." Subheading: "Real stories. Smart tactics. A plan for hope." Image features portraits of Ellie and Adrian with the Green Party logo and the hashtag #TogetherWeWin. Call to action: “Sign up now at www.ellie-adrian-2025.org/events”.

Reform UK is rising fast - but we’ve shown they can be beaten.

On 8 July, join us and Greens who’ve done just that. Let’s share tactics, build confidence, and win together.

📅 Sign up here: www.ellie-adrian-2025.org/events

#TogetherWeWin

Great news!

Thanks to Jonathon Porritt for backing us as the leadership team this moment demands.

Climate. Justice. Fair taxation. Peace.
We’ll lead with purpose — and never back down.
#TogetherWeWin

Bear in mind (did you see what I did there @bearlypolitics.co.uk 😉) this was the Chair of the party. If he’s this clueless, imagine what all those rookie councillors are going to be like. 😳 Excellent article, worth a read.

"It’s not enough for our leaders to appeal to the Green bubble. If we are going to win elections, they have to appeal to teachers, plasterers, drivers and nurses: the voting public. That’s why I’m backing Ellie and Adrian. They are proven to be electable, and can lead the Green Party to the next level.” Endorsement from Mark Redding - Chair of West Midlands Green Party

We’re not here to stay small. We’re here to win. Mark Redding’s right — it’s time for leadership that speaks to real people, not just the Green bubble. Let’s take this to the next level #TogetherWeWin

Follow the money Most of it is ours

Great book-in-progress shouting at stately homes here from @susannahwalker.bsky.social. I live with this very happily.

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Screenshot of an amendment to the King's Speech, voted on 23 July 2024. The Amendment is to abolish the two-child benefit cap and is signed by all four Green MPs.

Nigel Farage wants attention for *saying* he’d scrap the 2-child benefit cap. But in the vote against it, did he show up?

No. Zero Reform MPs voted against the cap in July.

Green MPs put it in our costed manifesto, signed the motion, and voted to scrap it. Actions not words.

#TogetherWeWin
@elliechowns.bsky.social @adrianramsay.bsky.social

This is the first really good assessment of @greenparty.org.uk leadership race.

Those of us who are worried 😟 about our planet 🌍 know we have to gain the voters attention.

🤔We can easily put voters off by the terms 🤔shorthand?... we use to describe what we are about.