Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸

Dear Shabana, I notice today that you referred to me in your speech on immigration at the IPPR think tank. You said: “A party leader should not be on the beaches of France encouraging people to make a perilous crossing on small boats.” I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised especially after the hateful Labour campaign in Gorton and Denton, but this is just the latest in a string of lies peddled by a discredited Government who intentionally fan the flames of racism and division. When I went to Calais, I was not there to encourage people to travel to the UK. I was there to see at first hand the suffering your Government and successive Governments have done in demonising migrants in a pathetic bid to pander to the base instincts of Reform and the flawed strategy of Morgan McSweeney. As you will know, if you even bothered to research my visit instead of taking Reform talking points, I was there to witness the brutality of families living in tents in freezing temperatures. I filled water tanks and picked up litter. What that visit did do is confirm my belief that if we are to smash the boat gangs and stop the boats, we need to offer safer and managed routes for migrants to come to this country. Showing compassion as a politician is not a crime. In fact, we need to see much more of it. It reminded me of a young MP who in October 2015 spent three days in Lesbos helping migrants fleeing war-torn Syria. She posted videos on X, talked about handing out water and croissants to refugees and food parcels. When she returned to the UK, she wrote a very moving piece in the New Statesman. She said “we have to work with our European partners and create new, safe, and legal routes for refugees to get to Europe. We cannot abandon them to their fate, left as prey for smugglers whilst risking death on the seas.” She said “maybe we can make ourselves feel better by saying no-one is making them get on the boats. And again, the Home Secretary is not entirely wrong when …

Dear Shabana,

Let's clear some things up around migration and remember we're talking about people's lives.

Got ideas to improve the local area? This could be play parks, road crossings, or any other infrastructure!

CIL funding open til Mar 23rd. These events cover the basics for anyone interested!

👉 TONIGHT 5-7pm, St Mary & Redcliffe Temple School
👉 Wed 11th Mar, 6.30pm, Wellspring Settlement

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Huge congratulations to Hannah, and to every single activist who went to Manchester to help campaign!! So refreshing to be reminded that there is a genuine alternative to the racist rhetoric of Reform ... and that people are choosing it! 💚 #makehopenormalagain

Taking the first step: what to expect at our free monthly support sessions | SARSAS Did you know that SARSAS now offers free, monthly support sessions in Bristol? These sessions are designed to be low-pressure, supportive, and led by your n ...

Did you know there is FREE support in Lawrence Hill for survivors of sexual violence? 💜

The next information session is 11am to 1pm on Tues 17 March, at the Wellspring Settlement. No need to book - just drop in! 👍

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#Bristol #sexualabuse #sexualviolence

On another grey day - throwback a couple weeks ago when the sun shone down on our #Valentines litter pick for #LoveStapletonRoad. A hugely impressive effort and thanks to the team for organising! Let's make our neighbourhoods sparkle #Bristol

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'We are delighted that community rooms in tower blocks are bookable again' Councillors Jemphrey and Mohamud say spaces to gather and socialise are vital

During Covid, community room access was generally restricted to working hours only. Not practical for most gatherings, particularly for families. Now, residents can book them again! This was hard work but I'm so happy we were able to do it. #Bristol

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Zack Polanski, "When Nigel Farage says jump, Labour ask, how high. You will never appease the right, they will just get more extreme"

"In Reform UK we see an extreme political party"

What do you mean by neu-greens?

In Bristol today we said:
No to racism.
No to anti-migrant hate.
No to anti-Muslim hate.
No to anti-Jewish hate.
No to any and every form of hate that's directed at people whether it's to do with where they come from, the god they worship, or the colour of their skin.

We stand up for one another.

Crowd of 50 involved in street brawl near popular Bristol pub People with face coverings and waving flags were seen involved in a brawl

Heard that an antifascist fundraiser being held in Easton today, was attacked by a group of about 25 masked fascists. They were held at bay by over 100 community members who turned out at short notice. Huge respect to everyone who stopped them. No Pasarán! ✊️

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🍲 And finally, in #LawrenceHill - a free community event all afternoon at the Wellspring Settlement, with food, crafts, family activities, theatre, and much much more.

Dodge the rain, come hang out indoors and meet your neighbours! More info here: wellspringsettlement.org.uk/activity/lov...

#BS5

✊️ Secondly - a unity march and rally, 12 noon at College Green - standing against racism and inequality, and with refugees! The real leeches are the billionaires, not people fleeing war and starvation ❤️ #HopeNotHate #TaxTheRich

A very busy Valentines Day tomorrow in #Bristol - showing our streets, our communities, and our refugee siblings some love! Come one come all!!

🗑 First up - there's a community litter pick on Stapleton Road, starting 11am, meeting at Rawnsley Park! Equipment provided!

#Valentine #ValentinesDay

Budget Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 2.00 pm YouTube video by Bristol City Council Live (Public Meetings)

Good afternoon to all democracy, local government finance and politics lovers!

Bristol City Council is setting its annual budget today and I'll be live-posting what is happening in this thread.

The meeting starts at 2pm and could last 5 hours+!

Watch live here:
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So it’s Greens versus Reform
Hope versus Hate
A brilliant local candidate who loves her community
Versus a full time grifter bussed in from London
It’s not hard
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Under Starmer, recognised refugees can no longer reunite with their children.

Recognised refugees.

Denied the right to reunite with their children.

It’s diabolical. Worse than anything the Tories did. & no, the racists are not & never will be satisfied.

So yes, he’s hated.

Got ideas for neighbourhood improvements that need funding in East #Bristol? Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding is open!

Come to the meeting this evening at Easton Community Centre, 6-8pm. Focusing on Easton & Lawrence Hill, but all welcome who want to chat about this!

Once the investigation results are out, we will have a clearer idea of what exactly led to this tragic loss of life. In the meantime, as a community we will keep fighting for what is needed for our areas and our residents. (3/3)

A huge thank you the emergency services who worked hard to try and save this man's life.

One tragedy is one too many, and sadly there have been several in recent years. We need to provide hope and alternatives for our communities not only within Bristol but nationwide too (2/3)

Seven murder arrests as man dies after Bristol street incident The men aged between 18 and 29 remain in police custody.

As local councillors we are hugely saddened to hear of this tragedy, and our thoughts are with the victim's family and friends.

This is a live investigation and anyone who has information can contact the police, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously (1/3) #Bristol

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I assume so, but definitely a question to be raising as the work progresses! Also, having some unisex / gender-inclusive toilets makes a huge amount of sense and can make life so much easier for our trans / non-binary siblings

What a way to start the day - supporting the @unisonsw.bsky.social as a local councillor at the picket line outside Second Step! Staff are calling for union recognition and fair pay. They provide so much #mentalhealth support to those who need it and should be fairly compensated! #Bristol #Unison

Ofsted finds no political bias at Bristol school criticised for cancelling MP’s visit Snap inspection of Brunel academy took place after it withdrew invitation to pro-Israel Labour MP Damien Egan

Great to see Keir Starmer and Damien Egan handed their hats on this spurious, partisan and authoritarian project. Parents have a right to object about which people's ideas their children are exposed to. Farage visiting? The Government would not have got involved!

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Reopening public toilets back on the table in Bristol £270,000 has been set aside

Very exciting news about plans to hopefully re open public toilets! I remember gathering signatures about this with Acorn years ago when they first closed. Access to public toilets is an equalities issue - everyone has the right to pee! #Bristol #publictoilets

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Bristol’s Cultural Investment Programme receives significant funding boost

Delighted that the Cultural Investment Programme in #Bristol is getting this funding! Culture and the arts are incredibly important and need to be accessible to all; and we have so many wonderful creative orgs in this city that need protected #culture #arts

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Depressing that the state of the housing crisis means the players in #TheTraitors want home ownership with their winnings.