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@greendrugpolicy

The Drug Policy Group for @thegreenparty.bsky.social Campaigning to end prohibition, reduce harm and save lives 🌱 #greendrugpolicy #ProhibitionIsRacist #greenfuture 🌍

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Yes! Bring it on!!

27.02.2026 12:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Huge well done to Hannah and all involved in making this happen!! The terrible lies & slurs about our drug policy by both labour & reform didn't land. That's because they were ridiculous and people are far more intelligent than they've been given credit for.

Onwards! πŸ’šπŸŒ±πŸ’šπŸŒ±πŸ’š

27.02.2026 12:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Whenever we see Britain First they are always rioting and smashing Britain up.

What is 'First' about that?

24.02.2026 14:58 πŸ‘ 71 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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@zackpolanski.bsky.social in #Manchester talking about our public health approach. Vote Green!

24.02.2026 14:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This election is an appeal for trust, a battle against fear and a straight fight between Greens and Reform | Hannah Spencer Thursday’s stakes could not be higher. We know Labour has failed and Farage’s Reform is poisonous. I want to win Gorton and Denton as a fresh start, says Hannah Spencer, the Green party candidate in t...

Great piece from Hannah Spencer on why Britain needs a Green Victory at the Gorton and Denton by-election this Thursday. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

24.02.2026 10:07 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

UK drug laws are currently built on hypocrisy & the price is paid in preventable deaths.

Greens want to take control of a market that exploits people, is violent & devoid of care.

I worked on our policy in 2019 with grieving families, doctors, an ex undercover- cop...& I'll continue to back it.

22.02.2026 21:38 πŸ‘ 68 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

A reminder that at the heart of our policy is care and harm reduction set out in our 6 principles. Don't listen to the dangerous propaganda from @labouruk.bsky.social .The current system offers little protection to young people and vulnerable adults.

21.02.2026 14:57 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Clare - Anyone's Child I find that other people don’t seem as sympathetic when it is a drug related death and there appears to still be lots of stigma for families like mine

anyoneschild.org/clare/

24.11.2025 15:59 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’ve never taken drugs or drunk alcohol, says Zack Polanski Green party leader wants to legalise all drugs, regulate their use and not be β€˜the fun police’

Prohibition never works and in fact drives harder drug use courtesy of the "iron law of Prohibition."

Everyone knows that in government but they're too scared of the tabloids to do anything about it.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

01.02.2026 19:34 πŸ‘ 385 πŸ” 75 πŸ’¬ 33 πŸ“Œ 6
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National Action Days - Green Party Now is the time to get involved and get Greens elected. See below for action days across the country and sign up now to be part of a winning team.

When I ran for leader, I said we're going to make the Labour Government more worried about losing seats to the Green Party - than to Reform.

We're making this happen in Gorton & Denton. This is about our country.

Volunteer in the next 9 days!

greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...

17.02.2026 09:57 πŸ‘ 1365 πŸ” 334 πŸ’¬ 36 πŸ“Œ 14
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Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party.

17.02.2026 13:51 πŸ‘ 139 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 7
ZoΓ« with Ann-Marie,  Jane and Vicky outside Union Street

ZoΓ« with Ann-Marie, Jane and Vicky outside Union Street

Today, Ann-Marie, Vicky and Jane from @anyoneschild.bsky.social finally met with the Deputy Mayor of Police & Crime and people from the Mayor’s public health team. To share their stories & why they campaign for drugs to be legal & regulated.

@transformdrugs.bsky.social

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13.08.2025 13:46 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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How the left can support drug law reform - Red Pepper It’s high time for the UK left to support comprehensive drug policy reform, driven by anti-racism and class consciousness, argues Carrie Lou Hamilton

My latest publication in @redpeppermag.bsky.social on why it’s high time for the UK left -all of it!!! - to get behind the full legal regulation of all drugs. Think racist policing, class prejudice, state violence… #harmreduction @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social
www.redpepper.org.uk/society/heal...

01.08.2025 07:41 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tributes after sudden death of drugs campaigner Peter Krykant
A man wearing a yellow cap and a grey t-shirt sitting in the back of a van.
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Peter Krykant, a former heroin addict, set up a safe consumption bus

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11 June 2025
Tributes have been paid following the sudden death of Peter Krykant, who led a campaign for safe drug consumption facilities to be established.

BBC news Tributes after sudden death of drugs campaigner Peter Krykant A man wearing a yellow cap and a grey t-shirt sitting in the back of a van. Image caption, Peter Krykant, a former heroin addict, set up a safe consumption bus Published 11 June 2025 Tributes have been paid following the sudden death of Peter Krykant, who led a campaign for safe drug consumption facilities to be established.

This news is utterly heartbreaking. I met Peter a few times and, like many others, I've been inspired by his direct action to address drug harms.

My thoughts are with his friends, family & all those feelings this loss.

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12.06.2025 10:22 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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#harmreduction #harmreductionsaveslives

12.06.2025 15:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Drugs campaigner Peter Krykant dies, aged 48 Peter Krykant, a former addict, set up a supervised facility from a van which he took around Glasgow.

Terribly sad news about Peter Krykant. He was a kind, thoughtful and intelligent man who lived for righting wrongs in society. Many people owe him a debt of gratitude and doubtless many more lives will be saved in the future thanks to his work. Rest in peace 😒 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

11.06.2025 21:20 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Labour refuses to back controlled drug use rooms despite ongoing pilot Ministers were accused of β€˜condemning thousands of people to death’ over their stance

Playing politics with people's lives & denying them the chance to live is cruel.

Drug consumption rooms save lives. They were recommended by a cross-party Home Affairs Select Committee in 2023....now not supported by Government.

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www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

10.06.2025 06:00 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
A letter from Carla Denyer MP to Yvette Cooper MP and Diana Johnson MP. A link to the full text can be found in the reply to this post.

A letter from Carla Denyer MP to Yvette Cooper MP and Diana Johnson MP. A link to the full text can be found in the reply to this post.

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I’ve written to the Home Secretary and Policing Minister to ask for their support in establishing an Overdose Prevention Centre in Bristol.

It has the support of @BristolCouncil, local police and drug safety campaigners - all it needs now is for govt to get out of the way!

06.06.2025 12:49 πŸ‘ 176 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 2

I'm often a lone critical voice on London's Police & Crime Committee.

Today we are scrutinising the Met's Territorial Support Group (TSG).

Most Assembly Members are asking for more money & more TSG.

You can’t fix a toxic, bullying culture with more money. Let's look at alternatives.

04.06.2025 11:58 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview image of the Slice - with ZoΓ« in Green jacket with Pink hair with The mayor of London, City Hall and Hackney Town Hall in the background

Preview image of the Slice - with ZoΓ« in Green jacket with Pink hair with The mayor of London, City Hall and Hackney Town Hall in the background

"The Slice has been investigating the arrival of dangerous synthetic opioids...interviewed dozens of local experts, charities, grassroots groups...national specialists about the science, psychology, and legal framework of drugs.

There’s one name that keeps coming up: ZoΓ« Garbett."

03.06.2025 20:56 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Petition: Introduce 'Grow Your Own' Laws for Legal Medical Cannabis Patients (CBPM) We think patients prescribed 'CBPM' by a medical specialist should be allowed to maintain 3-6 flowering plants (with extra considerations for starting new seedlings).

2/2 Essentially this is government supporting continued corporate control over the relationship people have with the plant. Absolutely nothing to do with 'keeping people safe'.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

22.05.2025 11:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Petition: Introduce 'Grow Your Own' Laws for Legal Medical Cannabis Patients (CBPM) We think patients prescribed 'CBPM' by a medical specialist should be allowed to maintain 3-6 flowering plants (with extra considerations for starting new seedlings).

1/2 It is a political decision and not based on any empirical evidence to not even consider homegrown cannabis. There is more than enough information available for medical cannabis patients to choose which strain suits their condition best.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

22.05.2025 11:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us on Tuesday June 3rd for our AGM!
7-8 pm: Presentations from DPWG members (open to all)
8-9 pm: Business meeting (members of @greenparty.org.uk only) - election of key roles #greenfuture #greendrugpolicy

21.05.2025 14:38 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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11.04.2025 06:45 πŸ‘ 63 πŸ” 39 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 4
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πŸ’· Meet the Billionaire πŸ’·

This is Michael Platt, the richest man in the UK.

Wouldn't it be good free up that cash to do something useful?

#greenparty #billionaires #politics #taxwealthnotwork

09.04.2025 10:49 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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A stark reminder of why it’s important to vote [Green].

Deadline to register to vote is tomorrow at midnight.

Register now - www.registertovote.service.gov.uk

#registertovote

10.04.2025 17:39 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 4
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California university to expand student minds with new psychedelic studies course California Institute of Integral Studies, located in San Francisco, will welcome its first undergrad class this August

Some of those course titles include β€œGlobal and Indigenous Knowledges and Ecopsychedelics” and β€œPsychedelic Advocacy, Equity, Research, and Connection”.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

09.04.2025 09:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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CND68 and drug policy reform: Unpacking key implications Join us for a debrief session on the 68th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) to discuss progress, gridlocks and potential ways forward for the UN drug control regime.

idpc.net/events/2025/... @idpc.bsky.social

09.04.2025 09:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Truth.

06.04.2025 20:47 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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3 short lessons on language and drugs from @carrielouhamilton.bsky.social

07.04.2025 10:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0