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Darren Parkinson

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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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🟒 Want to help to elect more Greens on to Bradford Council and stop Reform?

πŸ’š The good folk at @gndrising.bsky.social are including our Action Days on their new 'My Election Map' to elect hope and beat the far right.

πŸ–‹ Sign up for this weekends 'Wyke Ward Big Weekend' πŸ‘‡

06.03.2026 12:03 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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This time last week the amazing Hannah Spencer won in Gorton and Denton.

Let's not forget what a momentous moment this was, not just for the Green Party, but also for Labour.

This is the nightmare they feared.

Let's give them more to worry about: Join.greenparty.org.uk

06.03.2026 07:38 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Green Party is clear: migrants and refugees are welcome here 🀝

05.03.2026 16:35 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic from Bradford District Green Party promoting Green Party membership growth.
At the top of the graphic are two people speaking and smiling during what appears to be a filmed interview or discussion. One is a blonde woman wearing a patterned white blouse with black spots and a green sleeveless layer, and the other is a man wearing a dark blazer and white shirt. The text above them reads: β€œBRADFORD DISTRICT GREEN PARTY”.
Overlaid in the centre is a screenshot styled like a newspaper article from The Guardian. The headline reads: β€œGreen party membership in UK passes 200,000 after byelection victory.”
Below the headline, the subheading reads: β€œParty leader Zack Polanski says surge in numbers β€˜proves that the future of progressive politics belongs to the Greens’.”
At the bottom of the graphic is a green banner with the text β€œjoin.greenparty.org.uk”. In the bottom-right corner is the Bradford District Green Party logo. Small promotional text along the bottom reads that the graphic is promoted by D Parkinson on behalf of Bradford District Green Party, with a Shipley address.

Graphic from Bradford District Green Party promoting Green Party membership growth. At the top of the graphic are two people speaking and smiling during what appears to be a filmed interview or discussion. One is a blonde woman wearing a patterned white blouse with black spots and a green sleeveless layer, and the other is a man wearing a dark blazer and white shirt. The text above them reads: β€œBRADFORD DISTRICT GREEN PARTY”. Overlaid in the centre is a screenshot styled like a newspaper article from The Guardian. The headline reads: β€œGreen party membership in UK passes 200,000 after byelection victory.” Below the headline, the subheading reads: β€œParty leader Zack Polanski says surge in numbers β€˜proves that the future of progressive politics belongs to the Greens’.” At the bottom of the graphic is a green banner with the text β€œjoin.greenparty.org.uk”. In the bottom-right corner is the Bradford District Green Party logo. Small promotional text along the bottom reads that the graphic is promoted by D Parkinson on behalf of Bradford District Green Party, with a Shipley address.

πŸ—£ @zackpolanski.bsky.social: β€œThis membership surge proves that the future of progressive politics belongs to the Greens. Greens are not here to be disappointed by Labour, but to replace them. We will not wait politely for change; we are building it.”

ICYMI: We hit 200,000 members!

05.03.2026 19:16 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ˜ƒ We were so pleased to have the incredible @elliechowns.bsky.social MP in Ilkley last weekend!

πŸšͺ Ellie helped us deliver thousands of newsletters and knock on nearly a thousand doors.

🎬 Watch our new video - this is how we win big in #Bradford on May 7th πŸ‘‡

05.03.2026 07:55 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌊 "It's been a scandal for a long time that Ilkley’s river water has been failing its water quality tests."

🟒 @richardwilsoneu.bsky.social, Green Party candidate in Ilkley, sets out the importance of tackling water pollution in #Ilkley.

#TurningBradfordGreen

04.03.2026 07:59 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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βœ…οΈ Greens leapfrog Labour into second place in 'bombshell' poll.

βœ…οΈ Highest *ever* Green poll rating.

βœ…οΈ Only 2 points off Reform.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

*Sky/YouGov poll published 3/3/26

03.03.2026 11:16 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Let's make hope normal. Donate now in green lozenges. Background photo of Bradford.

Let's make hope normal. Donate now in green lozenges. Background photo of Bradford.

✳️ We’re within reach.

βœ…οΈ More candidates.
βœ…οΈ More wards.
βœ…οΈ More momentum.

πŸ—³ This could be the election that changes Bradford politics.

πŸšͺBut only if our message reaches every doorstep.

πŸ’· Fund hope. Fund visibility.

πŸ‘‰ Donate via the link below πŸ‘‡

03.03.2026 06:48 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’¬ "The actions that have been taken by the US and Israeli government are not making the world a safer place. They are making it more dangerous. "

@elliechowns.bsky.social MP on Trump and Netanyahu's attacks on #Iran.

02.03.2026 15:41 πŸ‘ 99 πŸ” 38 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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βœ…οΈ "We can win anywhere."

🟒 Help us turn #Bradford Green.

πŸ’· Donate to our fighting fund ‡️

02.03.2026 13:11 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

It took just one phone call from Donald Trump for Starmer to jump into yet another Middle East illegal war, failing to learn the lessons of the tragedies of Iraq, Libya and Syria.

01.03.2026 21:57 πŸ‘ 2650 πŸ” 785 πŸ’¬ 116 πŸ“Œ 47
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πŸ—£ @zackpolanski.bsky.social: "It's quite astounding that we have a Prime Minister that seems to be singularly incapable of standing up to Donald Trump...I'm worried we're going to be pulled into another illegal war."

#Iran

01.03.2026 11:28 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ‘€ Keep your eyes peeled for our Green candidate videos that'll be dropping on the run up to May's local elections.

🎬 Filming in action ‡️

#TurningBradfordGreen

28.02.2026 19:50 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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✨ A huge thank you to the fantastic Ellie Chowns for joining us in Ilkley today!
She delivered an inspiring speech and then hit the doorsteps with us as we work to turn Ilkley Green πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š

28.02.2026 16:26 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ellie Chowns and our Ilkley Green candidates speaking to voters (and their pets!) this morning.

(The dog is definitely voting Green 😁 🐢 )

28.02.2026 11:58 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’¬ "It is truly transformational"

Green MP Ellie Chowns speaking in #Ilkley today about how Hannah Spencer's victory in Gorton and Denton will give a huge boost to our campaign to turn #Bradford Green at this year's local elections!

βœ…οΈ Get involved!! πŸ‘‡

28.02.2026 11:33 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Israel and the US have launched an unprovoked and illegal attack on a sovereign nation during ongoing diplomatic negotiations.

We should not allow the UK to be dragged into another American war.

We must do everything possible to stop this and uphold peace in the region.

28.02.2026 09:34 πŸ‘ 312 πŸ” 88 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 5
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🟒 In all the excitement of Hannah Spencer becoming our 5th Green MP (😍) we nearly forgot to remind you that the wonderful Ellie Chowns will be in #Ilkley tommorrow!

βœ…οΈ Let's keep the Green surge (tsunami?) going!!

Sign up essential ‡️

27.02.2026 16:40 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘€

Join.greenparty.org.uk (when it's working again πŸ˜‰)

27.02.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Graphic from Bradford District Green Party with a green overlay background image of Bradford City Hall reflected in water. At the top, white text reads β€œBRADFORD DISTRICT GREEN PARTY.” In the centre is a large smartphone-style message bubble that says, β€œOk, I’ve just done it. I’ve joined the Green party.” Below the message is a red heart reaction and a blurred profile picture, with a small reply icon and the time β€œ08:06.” At the bottom, the Green Party logo appears with the text β€œGreen Party Bradford District,” and small print promoter information along the footer.

Graphic from Bradford District Green Party with a green overlay background image of Bradford City Hall reflected in water. At the top, white text reads β€œBRADFORD DISTRICT GREEN PARTY.” In the centre is a large smartphone-style message bubble that says, β€œOk, I’ve just done it. I’ve joined the Green party.” Below the message is a red heart reaction and a blurred profile picture, with a small reply icon and the time β€œ08:06.” At the bottom, the Green Party logo appears with the text β€œGreen Party Bradford District,” and small print promoter information along the footer.

It's happening.

People all over the country are joining the Green Party.

Our time is now.

Join us: Join.greenparty.org.uk

27.02.2026 12:26 πŸ‘ 54 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A green campaign graphic headed β€œBRADFORD DISTRICT GREEN PARTY” with very large white text reading β€œNOW LET’S WIN IN BRADFORD.” The background shows Bradford City Hall and its reflection in water, tinted green. At the bottom are the Green Party logo and the words β€œGreen Party – Bradford District,” along with small promoter text including a Shipley address.

A green campaign graphic headed β€œBRADFORD DISTRICT GREEN PARTY” with very large white text reading β€œNOW LET’S WIN IN BRADFORD.” The background shows Bradford City Hall and its reflection in water, tinted green. At the bottom are the Green Party logo and the words β€œGreen Party – Bradford District,” along with small promoter text including a Shipley address.

We did it in Manchester.

Now let's do it in Bradford.

Let's turn #Bradford Green.

Sign up πŸ‘‡

27.02.2026 08:08 πŸ‘ 41 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Not.Even.Close πŸ’š

27.02.2026 06:14 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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‼️ Ellie Chowns is in Ilkley this Saturday!

🟒 Come and meet her and campaign alongside her!

βœ…οΈ Let's turn Ilkley Green.

Sign up πŸ‘‡

26.02.2026 07:42 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the Green Party Join the Green Party from just Β£6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.

Labour know they're in third place. Yet in the last 48 hours have gone as far as obsessively attacking the Green Party and even creating a fake tactical voting website to spread misinformation.

If you can't vote today - then join us instead!

Join.greenparty.org.uk

26.02.2026 07:40 πŸ‘ 380 πŸ” 94 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 6
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😱 Beware the 'dangerous' Green Menace:

βœ…οΈ Cutting your bills
βœ…οΈ Defending the NHS
βœ…οΈ Rebuilding our public services

🟒 How dare we?

25.02.2026 12:42 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ₯³ We've just hit 1,200 Green Party members in #Bradford!!!

🟒 Let's use that people power to turn Bradford Green this May.

βœ…οΈ Get involved ⬇️

25.02.2026 07:46 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

The worst of people in a vile party.

Why does Nigel Farage, Richard Tice, and their nasty acolytes get such a free pass from the UK media?

#ReformUK

24.02.2026 18:58 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A campaign graphic headed β€œBRADFORD DISTRICT GREEN PARTY” featuring two side-by-side photos of Zack Polanski and Nigel Farage. Overlaid is a newspaper-style panel branded β€œThe London Economic” with the headline: β€œGreens second in new poll as worrying signs continue for Reform.” Smaller text reads: β€œAs the Greens’ popularity shows no signs of dipping, the same perhaps can’t be said for Reform.” At the bottom is a green banner reading β€œjoin.greenparty.org.uk,” along with the Bradford District Green Party logo and small promoter text with a Shipley address.

A campaign graphic headed β€œBRADFORD DISTRICT GREEN PARTY” featuring two side-by-side photos of Zack Polanski and Nigel Farage. Overlaid is a newspaper-style panel branded β€œThe London Economic” with the headline: β€œGreens second in new poll as worrying signs continue for Reform.” Smaller text reads: β€œAs the Greens’ popularity shows no signs of dipping, the same perhaps can’t be said for Reform.” At the bottom is a green banner reading β€œjoin.greenparty.org.uk,” along with the Bradford District Green Party logo and small promoter text with a Shipley address.

⬆️ Green Party up.

⬇️ Reform down.

βœ…οΈ More of this to come.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

24.02.2026 18:58 πŸ‘ 216 πŸ” 58 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Daily Mail columnist Sarah Vine has been called out for sharing a "vile" post comparing Green Party leader Zack Polanski – who is Jewish – to Adolf Hitler

Read more: www.thenational.scot/news/2...

24.02.2026 10:49 πŸ‘ 173 πŸ” 55 πŸ’¬ 22 πŸ“Œ 15

πŸ’₯ 198,000 Green Party members!!

πŸ“ˆ Who wants to see 200,000 by the weekend?

(And a new Green MP) πŸ˜ƒ πŸ’š

βœ…οΈ Let's make it happen:

Join: Join.greenparty.org.uk

Get to Gorton and Denton πŸ‘‡

24.02.2026 14:10 πŸ‘ 61 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0