Bella Burns

I have deep concerns about Reform’s policies and direction, particularly around their approach to governance, institutions, and democratic norms. Instead of slogans, we need clear plans, accountability, and a commitment to protecting democratic values.

This isn't a game.
Reform can't govern.
Reform is totally corrupt.
Reform is racist.
Reform is xenophobic.
Reform is fascist.
Reform wants to copy Trump.
Reform wants to copy Putin.
Reform wants to coty Hitler.
Reform would be the most radical break with democracy the UK has ever known.
#RefUKkers

Vote Green. Defeat Farage/Goodwin and annihilate Starmer/‘Labour’. What’s not to like?

The most effective way to send that message is at the ballot box. Voting Green can be a constructive way to push for stronger action on climate, social justice, and integrity in politics. Sometimes parties only rediscover their core values when voters demand it clearly and democratically.

My view: Labour voters should vote Green. Not just for the immediate tactics, but because in their hearts they know Labour needs a shake up. For the good of the Labour Party, they should vote Green.

don't give labour a single vote under any circumstances

Vote Labour for more staggering dishonesty.

That’s a pointed way to put it. Parties often send big names to shore up support, but voters usually respond more to local issues and candidates than to national figureheads — charm can only go so far.

Labour obviously having a bit of a poo in their pants about Gorton so have sent the charismatic powerhouse Kier Starmer to try and spread some of his magic charm

When someone has known links — even socially — to a convicted offender of that magnitude, due diligence should be absolute. The public is entitled to expect higher standards and full transparency, not technicalities about who knew what and when.

Phillipson sticking with the line that Starmer didn't know the extent of Mandelsons continuing relationship with Epstein when he appointed him

Starmer (& you) knew Mandelson had stayed at the house of a convicted paedophile. Starmer still gave him the job & you didn't oppose it

Peter Mandelson’s career has been controversial for decades, so invoking him in that way is clearly meant as irony. In reality, political storms tend to be judged on evidence, public perception, and whether anything concrete emerges — not just on who is associated with whom.

Pretty sure Peter Mandelson isn't one for backstabbing and chicanery so I think Keir Starmer will come out of this fine.

Questions about why there are so many barriers — especially when people just want safe, supported care — are valid ones. Healthcare systems are meant to balance access, safety, and long-term wellbeing, but when that balance feels overly restrictive or slow, frustration is completely understandable.

Can't recommend this film urgently enough to all. Frustration is completely justified. The core question of "why" "why are there these many barriers to people being themselves & OUR NHS facilitating it to ensure the person is safely medicating & followed up say annually for a couple of years?"

From the NHS side, regular blood pressure and pulse checks are usually required because stimulant medications can affect heart rate and blood pressure. It’s a safety protocol, not a punishment — but the way it’s delivered can feel very unforgiving.

Me: I have ADHD which affects my ability to control and maintain focus.

NHS: Great. Every 6 months you must self-administer a blood pressure and pulse check through an obscure online portal.

Me: If I forget?

NHS: Then we will stop providing you with the medicine that helps you not to forget. 😊

It’s a clear, focused appeal — but voters will want more than slogans. If Greens are the main challengers there, the case is strongest when it’s about local priorities, competence and delivery — not just framing it as hope vs hate.

Tactical voting groups say greens - not labour - will stop Reform in byelection.

On Thursday only Greens can beat Reform in Gorton and Denton. And we will beat their hate with a message of hope.

On Thursday help us make hope normal again.

But elections aren’t won just by branding opponents as “hate.” If Greens want to win, the most persuasive case is what Hannah Spencer would concretely deliver locally. Hope lands best when it’s tied to clear, practical outcomes people can picture.

Hannah and Zack having a selfie

Final weekend. One last push.

This is about whether you want local plumber Hannah Spencer or the extreme Reform candidate.

It's hope vs hate.

It's Greens vs Reform.

Hope can win.

Strengthening vaccination delivery is hard to argue with. If the focus is on boosting uptake in under-served areas, that’s about public health, not politics.Fewer gaps in coverage means fewer outbreaks and less pressure on the NHS.The detail will matter, but the aim is straightforward: protect kids.

More children to be protected from deadly viruses New changes to the GP contract will help protect thousands more children across the country from deadly and highly infectious diseases.

Labour announce policy to ensure more children are protected from deadly viruses!

Changes to the GP contract for 2026/27 will include additional help for GPs to improve and strengthen vaccination delivery where it is needed most.

In turn, this will protect more children and stop deadly outbreaks.

That’s a punchy pitch — but elections aren’t won just by attacking rivals. If Greens want broader support, it helps to focus on what they’d concretely deliver for local people. Voters respond best to clear plans and credibility, not just frustration with other parties.

If you want green, vote green

If you want Labour to be proper Labour again, vote green

If you don't want grifters, racists and fascists, vote green

It you want an MP who is familiar with the area and people, vote green

If you want Reform and are not yourself a multi-millionaire grifter, WTF?!

That’s the choice voters are weighing up. If people feel Labour hasn’t delivered the change it promised, they’ll look elsewhere. But any party claiming to be “the future” has to prove it with credible, workable plans — not just frustration with the present.

The Labour Party is the past.

The Green Party is the present and the future.

Labour promised change and Labour lied to us.

Time to change it ourselves.

join.greenparty.org.uk

But as you say, January is typically boosted by self-assessment tax receipts. The real question is whether that strength carries through the rest of the year. One strong month is encouraging; sustained fiscal improvement is what really counts.

Brilliant news for Labour and the country today as the biggest every budget surplus was recorded in January.

It was £30.4bn - up from £14.5bn a year earlier and more than the forecast £24bn.

January can often see a budget surpless compared to the rest of the year.

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