People in north of England twice as likely to be killed in accidents as Londoners, report finds Safety charity warns deaths are rising overall and closely linked to deprivation

Using "poisonings" and "accidents" to refer to deaths which are largely called by drug, including alcohol, use seems disingenuous in the extreme...

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I'd love to need nationally-binding selection rules. We struggle to find good, committed hard-working candidates to stand.

Oh, yes, we are setting the bar high, but what's the point of being a Councillor if you don't want to bring real hope of real change? And that takes hard work and integrity.

I love being a Green when colleagues talk like this

"There's 45% poverty among children in Hackney and [Labour] are messing around with attack vans with messages about the Greens.

"People are thinking 'I can't feed my kids', they're not looking out the window at attack vans."

Subliminally describing the Arsenal performance - all over the place.

It's a grey morning, but once we get going it will be warm and fun!

See you later?

If you're not watching West Ham v Leeds, you are missing a treat...

Leeds 0:2 up at 92 minutes.

2:2 at the end of normal time and extra time.

Now penalties.

Oh, and yes, West Ham's substitute goalie (aged 20) has just had to come on.

I want to blame the clocks going forwards for being so bleary-eyed this morning that I actually clicked the link and thought this was possible...

Pinch, punch first of the month.

"Hate like this is becoming normalised. This sentiment was echoed on all sides of the House when ministers gave MPs an update in Parliament today, which we were pleased to hear. We welcome the Government's commitment to replacing the ambulances and maintaining a visible policing presence in Jewish communities. No one should feel unsafe because of who they are, their faith, or where they live. We must stand firmly against antisemitism in all its forms, wherever it appears. We need to make sure all communities feel safe and protected. Now is the time for solidarity with our Jewish friends and family. We cannot allow fear or extremism to divide us. Our communities are strengthened by our diversity and when people are unable to live in peace then we are all much worse off." Hannah Spencer MP Dr Ellie Chowns MP Siân Berry MP Adrian Ramsay MP Carla Denyer MP Green Party Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

The vile antisemitic attack in Golders Green yesterday morning was absolutely horrific.

A tweet saying "A toaster from the 1920s" and a picture of a very ornate toaster.

Saw this on Instagram earlier if it's any help (credit Iamthirtyaf).

Is it really extreme to want to save the planet, and not persecute migrants and protesters?

To want to bring more fairness and equality to our society, care for our vulnerable and struggling people, and protect our NHS and clean our rivers and seas?

"Extremely good" perhaps. join.greenparty.org.uk

Greens make great Town Councillors, as Michelle Parsons is already showing in Middlewich.

Soon voters will get another chance to Vote Green, for Suze Ward in Crewe South Ward's by-election.

Get in touch if you'd like to help the campaign - or please donate!

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Dame Jenni Murray: Former BBC Woman's Hour host dies at 75 She was the Radio 4 programme's longest-serving presenter, having left in 2020 after 33 years.

I am sorry to hear of the death of Jenni Murray whose Woman's Hour shaped much of my youth.

Her mis-informed trans views aside, she was a remarkable presenter.
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Waving to neighbours in Knutsford: Are you free tomorrow afternoon?

2-4pm on The Moor the Town Council is launching action to support frogs and pondlife.

I'm told there will be cake!

Some Councillors have less experience than this as Councillors. Not wanting to contradict you, but to remind you that we keep winning seats in by-elections!

(And of course that as Greens we try to keep it honest.)

Keep posting all your good stuff!

I talked last night on Green Party policy on alcohol and other drugs.
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@childrenssociety.bsky.social say maybe 46,000 children, as young as 6, are used by criminals in County Lines gangs.
Heard personal stories of suffering, pain and death from addiction.
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Current policies are not working.
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Good to meet up with our Councillors, local campaigners, organisers and members old and new.

Both John Knight - elected to Cheshire East Council in the by-election in November, and Michelle Parsons, newly elected to Middlewich Town Council were there - after winning to making hope normal again.

Are you feeling sickened and saddened by the senseless and murderous violence in the Middle East, and/or by the performative cruelty of Labour's policies towards migrants, including refugees?

Don't keep scrolling - ACT!

join.greenparty.org.uk and get involved in making hope normal again.

The last Borough Council by-election campaign I was involved in they got it right - finally - and it was hard (for them) to call with no polling data just rival campaign managers saying "we're winning".

Turned out their recommendation to vote Green was right then, and is going to be right here too!

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A few months ago, Michelle said that she'd like to help the people of Middlewich by getting elected to listen to and work for local residents - and here we are!

Congratulations Michelle - your inspiration and hard work made this happen.

Are you mistaking the Greens for a party which has had the resources in the past identify their voters in every seat? G&D wasn't a Green target seat until now, so Greens probably knew nothing on day 1.

I think you're right though about the numbers. Green assumptions about responses are pessimistic.

Remind anyone you know who lives in Cledford Ward, Middlewich to VOTE TODAY.

They don't have to be green-leaning, just want Michelle as their Town Councillor in preference to some ReformUK candidate.

(Don't worry if you don't know if they live in the right ward... just ask them anyway!)

Stop the Tories and Reform in House of Commons Vote tactically in House of Commons to stop the Tories and Reform

Ditto stopreformuk.vote/parl/gorton-... .... errr... we're still making our mind up.... come on!

I'm just going to assume you're living in the US and take your question at face value.... in which case it's good to hear that you know about Zack! The others are the (UK) Greens Deputy Leaders - Rachel Millward and Mothin Ali.

Probably laughing all the way to the polls...

Excellent article... especially the last sentence!

I'd like some of this - why does my Council refuse to even think about it?

Come on @cheshire-east.bsky.social, living in the past is damaging our futures.

You're not? What are you waiting for?

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Stop the Tories and Reform in House of Commons Vote tactically in House of Commons to stop the Tories and Reform

Time for StopReformUK.vote to get off the fence and make a 💚decision!

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Was there a reason for you changing the ordering to D&G (rather than G&D), to put the white working class bit before the multicultural, urban and larger piece of the constituency?

I spent five years volunteering for Citizens Advice - it's what led me joining to the Green Party.

I don't want to live in a home which doesn't meet basic standards. Do you?

If it's not good enough for you and me, it's not fit for anyone.

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Yes - please DO donate!

But also remember we have Middlewich Town Council's by-election, where there are only 2 candidates - GREEN OR REFORM.

We need to get our message out, and for that we need your money locally too. Please donate if you can:

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