We need major media reform. Leveson 2 needs to happen and we need a major shift in the relationship between politicians, commentators and journalists. All that will take some time. A big first important step though is as simple as this: Ed Balls needs to go.

"What we are witnessing on our streets is fascist violence fuelled by racism and Islamophobia. Only by naming it and understanding clearly what it is can we work to defeat it." Sian Berry on the ongoing violent disorder at the hands of the far-right.

The Green Party stands in solidarity with our Muslim communities and all those who have been left fearful by the events of the last week. The fascist violence we are seeing on our streets cannot be allowed to divide our communities. I commend people in the areas that have been

But lets all focus on the role social media has played in whipping up racist attacks, right?

my impression of a labour mp

Scotforth East (Lancaster) Council By-Election Result: 🌍 GRN: 57.8% (+22.7) 🌹 LAB: 22.4% (-18.2) 🌳 CON: 13.7% (-4.8) 🔶 LDM: 6.1% (+0.3) Green GAIN from Labour. Changes w/ 2023.

🚨 BREAKING Greens gain Lancaster council seat from Labour, making them largest party on the council. 🟩 GRN 58% (+23) 🟥 LAB 22% (-18) 🟦 CON 14% (-5) 🟧 LD 6% (-) Green GAIN from Labour (20.4% swing)

🟩 In 2023, the Greens came 2nd to Labour in Lancaster and formed a coalition (Labour leads). After two by-election gains, the Greens are now the largest party in Lancaster for the very first time.

Tough on the weak, weak on the tough.

I woke up this morning and reflected on how refreshing it was to have a government that would at least sometimes stick to its values. It was fun while it lasted. theguardian.com/business/2024/…

That's a tripling only because Tories slashed the active travel budget. Should have been £450 million before slashed. So, this is pathetic from Labour and far from "unprecedented," as earlier promised by Louise Haigh. Steamrollered by Treasury?

In Trump's heart there is no curiosity, no wonder, no kindness, no compassion, no lightness of spirit; only ego, rage, resentment, impulsiveness and cruelty. You are better than him. He does not deserve your vote.

The world feels a whole lot more terrifying this morning - especially for any hope of climate action. Right now I feel sick. But I also know we have choices on how to respond - and will try even harder to light candles rather than curse the darkness 🕯️

I’ll never understand why Tim Stanley gets to spout this shit on Question Time, and then pop up on Thought for the Day on Radio 4 as though he’s some kindly, apolitical parish priest. x.com/i/status/18572…

Very Well Done! Green Party takes control of Lancaster City Council bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…