Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central @Ekua4Manchester Twitter profile

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

1 month

Tomorrow I hope @TheGreenParty members vote in favour of the social and environmental justice of having a country connected by rail. #hs2

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

5 months

If you know me, I know you love me. And you'll love to support me to bring Real Change to UK Politics!

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

4 months

How brilliant for #CroydonWest to have such an amazing candidate stepping up to represent the people in Westminster. Real Hope. Real Change. 💚💚💚💚

Cllr Ria Patel (they/she)

@CroydonRiaPatel

4 months

I’m the @CroydonGreens candidate for Croydon West! We need real hope and real change. If you want better, then you have to vote for better. #VoteGreen Promoted by Martyn Post on behalf of Ria Patel at 12 Johns Terrace, Croydon CR0 6TD

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

I think it would be fair to say I threw myself into the parade with all the passion and enthusiasm that all @TheGreenParty and @GreensOfColour councillors muster for their work !

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

2 years

Out delivering the @McrGreenParty #HulmeGreens newsletter on #StBeesEstate . @TheGreenParty . Here for #BlackFamilies , here for #WorkingClassFamilies . Here for you.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

2 years

#NewProfilePic

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

No more emails from this group saying that women who don't share their birth privileges are the greatest threat to my womanhood. No more emails saying our rights to ramble or craft are being threatened @GreenPartyWomen . Have you seen what's actually going on in the world?

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

Why Councillor Jo Bird joined the Green Party

On the third episode of #BrightGreenLive, our editor Chris Jarvis interviewed Wirral Councillor Jo Bird. First elected as a Labour Councillor, Jo Bird now sits as a Green. In their conversation,...

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

#NewProfilePic

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

Thank you. I love my ward. This city. And all her residents.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

A very positive day with some very lovely @LonGreenParty members..... and a magical @CroydonGreens member. Coming up: all 3 of us hope to stand as parliamentary candidates for @TheGreenParty changing the face of British politics for the good forever!

Antoinette Fernandez

@a4antoinette

1 year

☀️Spent a lively day with @Ekua4Hulme down from @McrGreenParty 💚and @magicmarz over from @CroydonGreens 💚bumped into @ZackPolanski 💚 and attended @islingtongreens 💚BHM roundtable then canvassing for @ZoeGarbett @hackneygreens 💪🏾💚 #exhausted 😂

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

Today @LabourList published an article claiming Senior @UKLabour women had written to the party with a statement about our need to protect women in the workplace including in the Labour Party. I can confirm we did. Here’s the statement in full.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

2 years

To my comrades in the Hulme Labour Party. I am writing to you today to express my appreciation for all the hard work and commitment you extend to the people of Hulme and to me as the candidate you selected to stand to represent Hulme as a councillor.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

I'm being rightly held to account for not sharing news of my work in my ward. Here's some good casework news! A family of 6 , living with damp, mould, mice and disrepair in a 2 bedroom house have been offered a 4 bedroom property. 🤞🏾job done. I'm supported by @gmtenantsunion

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

As ever our Manchester @UKLabour councillors fail in their support of our residents by refusing to hear a late submission of an emergency motion against the closure of Manned Ticket Offices in Manchester. Without even hearing the motion, they reject it out of hand.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

That’ll be Artist Grandmother Activist Politician now then!! Xx

Dr Jenna C. Ashton

@heritagemcr

3 years

Sooooooo thrilled that AMAZING artist-activist-grandmother @Ekua4Hulme is the new Labour Councillor for #Hulme . Yeeeeeah! ❤️❤️❤️✊

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

5 months

Just visited all 6 polling stations in my ward to say a big thank you to all the staff who've given this sunny day to ensure my residents can vote! Polling stations close at 10pm Don't forget your photo ID!

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

7 months

Arriving at the Town Hall to defend our motion protecting Democracy through the right to protest. With @Amna4A and my @McrGreenParty colleagues. Wish me luck Ms Pankhurst! Wish us luck everyone!

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

Out in Platt Fields protesting for peace and justice for the Palestinian People. As a ⁦ @TheGreenParty ⁩ councillor, as a member of ⁦ @unitetheunion ⁩ , a member of ⁦ @gmtenantsunion ⁩ and as a human being.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 months

Some brilliant @TheGreenParty candidates everywhere #VoteGreen2024 . Come on #Leicester you have a great opportunity to be the voice of the nation! Vote #sharmen4leicestersouth

Sharmen Rahman

@sharmen_r

3 months

Leicester South deserves better. Vote for Sharmen Rahman on the 4th of July to see that change! #VoteGreen #Sharmen4LeicesterSouth

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

🏳️‍⚧️ Over 900 @TheGreenParty members have now signed the @FeministGreens pledge 💚 I am proud to be one of them, standing with trans people when they need solidarity more than ever ✍️ Join me, sign here

Pledge to stand up against transphobia

Sign now

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 months

Vote Green. Vote @carla_denyer in Bristol Central . Sending you love from Manchester's Global Majority Greens!

Carla Denyer

@carla_denyer

3 months

Stop 7 on my big polling day tour of #BristolCentral took me to this gorgeous leafy spot in Montpelier! After a well-deserved lunch, this fantastic group of Green volunteers were back out and ready to go 💚 #GeneralElection2024

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

2 years

Many reasons why Labour nolonger represents the interests of working class people in this country. Racism being one of them. Its time Socialist activists, across the UK start looking seriously at joining the Green Party. Social & Eco justice are the only choice for the future.

Owen Jones

@owenjonesjourno

2 years

This story about how the Labour leadership ignored the abuse and general hounding of Apsana Begum is so, so disturbing. Thanks so much for @RivkahBrown for explaining what happened with such clarity.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

Proud to be part of party that is clear on its inclusive and actively anti discrimination stance.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

4 months

Thank you so much for the support I've had to date. Please keep sharing and donating. We need change. Real Change. Only by entering parliament as a Green MP can I help deliver on our promises.

Help Ekua be our first MP for Manchester Central.

I need your help to power my campaign to be the MP for Manchester Central. For a greener, fairer future for ALL, we need REAL CHANGE.

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

Congratulations @AsangaRae and to your hardworking and amazing team in Moss Side! Socialists everywhere come join us. We have work to do.

Greens of Colour

@GreensOfColour

1 year

Hot off the press from @McrGreenParty where there are now all 3 councillors in one ward for the first time ever, we hear from candidate @AsangaRae who tripled the green share of the vote to come second on first attempt in Moss Side.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

We dedicate this mural to all the amazing activists of Moss Side who we’ve worked tirelessly alongside for many many years. So many unsung heroes, not just of yesteryear but now ! We’d love to mention all of them but here’s an amazing sample! 1/3

I Love Manchester

@ILoveMCR

3 years

Co-op Funeralcare has unveiled a hand-painted mural in Moss Side, celebrating Ekua Bayunu and Angela Ankeli, Founders of Global Arts Manchester, to reflect the Co-op Groups’ commitment to supporting and championing black individuals and communities, beyond #BlackHistoryMonth ❤️

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

Have joined ! @Greens4HS2 A rail connected country fit for the 21st century. Where Social justice and climate justice coincide!

Who We Are - Greens4HS2

Who are Greens4HS2? We're Green Party members who say that we need HS2 to help make our railway network fit for a low-CO2 future.

hs2.green

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

Absolute pleasure to lose to such a great candidate. I know we share much of the same vision for our city. Congratulations and I look forward to serving on the council under your leadership.

Bev Craig

@bevcraig

3 years

Last night @McrLabour elected me as the new Leader of Manchester. I’m humbled to have the privilege to lead our fantastic city. Commiserations to the other great candidates @RahmanCllr @GarryBridges @Ekua4Hulme but Mcr Labour is strong & united. Manchester- We won’t let you down

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

8 months

Join the Green Party TODAY

Zack Polanski

@ZackPolanski

8 months

Real change is on the ballot paper at the next election. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Join us:

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

I'd encourage everyone who understands how important this role is to the development of our party as inclusive and welcoming to vote for Kelsey Trevett @CouldBeKel and Ria Patel @Ria__Patel in the current election for E&D Co-ordinator on GPEX. Deadline on Tuesday.

Kelsey Trevett (they/them)

@CouldBeKel

1 year

🚨 @TheGreenParty members, voting for your Equality & Diversity Coordinator closes on Tuesday 💚 It takes just 2 mins to cast your 1️⃣ preference vote for @Ria__Patel and me 🎧 And if you’re anything like me, you can even do it without pausing #1989TaylorsVersion — winning! 🙌

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

2 years

So this guy @Geordetroiter and @AaronBastani , another guy, are telling me that @TheGreenParty isn't socialist. Twitter isn't a great place to waffle but I just needed to chat about this

Untitled document

Ok. After the treachery of the Labour Party, and it's broad church bollocks, I'm not surprised you're jaded. I also sense we approach mainstream politics in a very different way. I was raised in a...

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

I’ll be there Saturday and Tuesday in my capacity as member of the new Labour Party National Women’s Committee ( Vice Chair) . Want to meet ( and greet) as many women in Brighton as possible! ✊🏾❤️ with @solma_ahmed @ComradeChoppy @PamelaFitzNWC @MizJama @Ruth4UniteE and others!!

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

2 years

in the Green Party. So today I have ended my membership of the Labour Party and joined the Green Party and will serve out the rest of my term as a Green Councillor. I hope that I will be able to continue to work in partnership with both Lee-Ann, Annette and yourselves

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

Join @RMTunion marching to Downing Street to send a clear message to this government & rail profiteers: #SaveTicketOffices @GreenPartyTU

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

4 months

Campaigning for your votes! Here at the Cheetham Hill community hustings @KhizraMosque . Warm welcome. Well hosted. Thank you to everyone involved. Here I am summing up at the end. Full video at

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

Standing for leadership of MCC was an honour. Being part of a group who elected the city’s first woman leader @bevcraig an absolute pleasure. Here’s what I stood on and what I and many of my councillor colleagues will continue to work to see actioned.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

Here's the leadership we need in the House of Lords. ( whilst we still have a House of Lords) @natalieben @TheGreenParty

Natalie Bennett

@natalieben

1 year

Truly ILLEGAL - and a chance to stop it tonight around 10pm #HouseofLords #RuleofLaw #HumanRights

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

Blue Labour. Red Tories. Go Green!

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

My union. This is the only person I trust to lead us in the 21st Century.

Howard Beckett

@BeckettUnite

3 years

Come with us on this journey. Let us show the establishment that there is power in a union. Our union. Unite the Union. Vote Howard Beckett.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

10 months

Start electing more @McrGreenParty councillors to strengthen our opposition on @ManCityCouncil so its leader @bevcraig will think radically about what our city and our citizens need for a secure future. #socialhousing #affordablehousing #freepublictransport #activetravel

Matt Edwards 🟢

@greenmattbfd

10 months

🇫🇷 Montpellier is the latest place to offer free #PublicTransport to reduce emissions. 🚊 Policies like this tackle inequality, reduce congestion and bring down emissions. 🟢 It's good for society, our health and the planet.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

2 years

@LabourHulme @HFWJDW @carla_denyer @McrGreenParty @ManCityCouncil @TheGreenParty I acknowledge all those who campaigned for the election of a black socialist woman who held the same principles as many members of @LabourHulme . @McrLabour then vilified me for acting on those principles for Hulme! Wouldn’t it be novel to NOW care for our residents together?

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

8 months

Really looking forward to this. As well as hearing from our amazing deputy leader @ZackPolanski , the food from Jafra Palestinian restaurant is delicious!

Muslim Greens

@muslim_greens

8 months

Join us for an inspirational evening with the Green Party! in Manchester. Hear Zack Polanski Deputy Leader of the Green Party talk about our party's ambitions for 2024 and how you can get involved. Book your tickets now:

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 months

Horrifying video of this brutal attack, failure by MGP, attempts to divert by racist and Islamophobic stereotyping. The council must unite behind our @TheGreenParty councillors call to hold our police force to account. These individual officers are products of a broken service.

Astrid Johnson

@tweetaj

3 months

Greater Manchester’s Green councillors are demanding answers. This brutal incident at Manchester Airport shows yet again deep-rooted failures by GMP. We will apply all our political power to ensure our citizens get assurances that GMP will be held accountable and do better.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

2 years

Calling all my climate activist residents in Hulme. I’m thinking Hulme High Street ( we can sort out the cycle Lane at the same time) . Get in touch at Cllr.Ekua.Bayunu @manchester .gov.uk

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

I've given my vote for the Equality & Diversity Role to @Ria__Patel and @CouldBeKel

Cllr Ria Patel (they/she)

@CroydonRiaPatel

1 year

Green Party members, you have until 10pm today to vote in the Executive elections! Please give @CouldBeKel and I your first preference vote for Equality & Diversity Coordinator 💚 We’ve got the experience, skills and track record 👇🏽

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

2 years

but I believe that will be up to you as the branch members but sadly also be determined by the same Labour Group leadership who have treated me and other socialist councillors so appallingly.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 months

Around the country people are understanding the viability of @TheGreenParty MPs influencing government. In Brighton, where I spent a day campaigning, the wonderful @sianberry is going to be in Westminster after todays vote. #VoteGreen2024 #votesianberry #teamsianberry

Sian Berry

@sianberry

4 months

Honestly I’m bowled over by all the people out working in #TeamSian today to keep Brighton Green! Beyond lovely to bump old friends from every part of the South East and so many Brighton people too. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! 🙏 🤩💚 @TeamSianBerry

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

Delighted to join @AnnIgbon and @KeepBritainTidy at Barracks Park. Litter Picking is so rewarding. & thanks to Biniyam and colleague from one of the nearby contractors. Sparks? Which turns out to be name of multiple electrical contractors in Mcr! @AnnetteWright @LabourHulme

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

Going to @UKLabour National Annual Womens Conference? I’m chairing this Fringe event in my role as Chair of the SHA Health & Social Care inequalities working group! Official Labour Party website.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

I say Yes.

LGBWithTheT

@LGBwiththeT

1 year

Many, many more women say yes, to sharing their spaces with trans people. They say YES. They DO consent.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

Over the last year, I and other @McrGreenParty members have been supporting @rmtmansouth pickets. Across the country @GreenPartyTU have been organising same. I am proud to be a member of the only parliamentary party to be consistent in their support of trades unions. #VoteGreen

We Own It

@We_OwnIt

1 year

Closing ticket offices increases risk to rail staff and passengers alike. It's outrageous that a proposal could be considered which leaves people vulnerable, when all they're trying to do is travel. Don't let the shutters come down. #SaveTicketOffices

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

2 years

So important that we build our party, @TheGreenParty to challenge whichever shade of Tory, Blue or Red is in power. . And we @GreensOfColour are here to shape that future alongside @DisabledGreens @GreenPartyTU and all the liberation groups. (Twitter accounts I can't find!)

Caroline Lucas

@CarolineLucas

2 years

Painful to witness Starmer in tortuous arguments about “making Brexit work” when it clearly can’t and won’t. Pretending we can prosper just as well outside the EU as inside is intellectually dishonest, as mounting evidence shows #r4today

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

2 years

Across the country people are realising their power to challenge the way things are always done in their neighbourhoods. #vote4change in the local elections . #VoteGreen . In Manchester, vote for your local @McrGreenParty candidate. Not just some whipped invisible Labour puppet.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

Brilliant work here from @natehiggins in Newham standing up for his right to stand up for the rights of his residents.

Nate Higgins

@natehiggins

1 year

Newham Labour illegally shut @NewhamGreens off of vital committees for the last 17 months. I haven't stopped fighting this, despite abuse and gaslighting. This week we finally won! 🎉 The council will now be forced to submit to the scrutiny Newham voted for. Watch my speech 👇

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

It's brilliant to see support for @Ria__Patel and @CouldBeKel coming from across England & Wales. Being part of this amazing group of councillors gives me so much hope for the future of our party.

Kelsey Trevett (they/them)

@CouldBeKel

1 year

Since launching our campaign for election to the post of @TheGreenParty ’s Equalities & Diversity coordinator, @Ria__Patel and I have been humbled by all of those who have shared their support for our candidacy. Here are just a few, kicking off with 16 elected Greens 💚 Thread 🧵

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

2 years

Since being elected, I have tried my best to live up to your expectations and to serve our residents. However my efforts have been hampered by both the individual acts of bullying and discrimination I have faced from the Labour Group leadership in Manchester

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

The choice is clear. #VoteGreen

Sign up - Green Party

join.greenparty.org.uk

Cllr Benali Hamdache

@greenbenali

1 year

Rent Controls? Labour ❌ Lib Dems ❌ Greens ✅ Wealth tax? Labour ❌ Lib Dems ❌ Greens ✅ Renationalise utilities? Labour ❌ Lib Dems ❌ Greens ✅ Scrap tuition fees? Labour ❌ Lib Dems ❌ Greens ✅ The choice is clear 💚

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

7 months

Green Party names Trafford councillor as candidate for Greater Manchester mayor @traffordgreens @McrGreenParty @StockportGreens @rochdalegreens @TamesideGreens @SalfordGreens @BoltonGreens @BuryGreenParty Well done @HaleGreensHan !

Green Party names Trafford councillor as candidate for Greater Manchester mayor

She is the fifth candidate to confirm they will stand against Andy Burnham

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

5 months

@TheGreenParty @ZackPolanski @carla_denyer Just visited all 6 in my ward to say thank you to the staff!

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

2 years

Really looking forward to meeting with students to discuss what the Green Party has to offer them and the country and their future.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

2 years

The only way to ensure socialism has a voice in local and central government. #votegreen

Bristol Green Party

@bristolgreen

2 years

Well, look at us. Like what you see? Get involved to help #TurnBristolGreen

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

Really informative meeting this morning with councillor officers and head of planning ( I think). Working with @AnnetteWright and @AnnIgbon to shape the local plan for Hulme. No more student blocks, more social housing, older residents accommodation, protecting green spaces…

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

2 years

Forward to an established workers party! @TheGreenParty . Last month I proposed a Insourcing First motion to protect the pay and conditions of workers and renters. Today I seconded a Rent Freeze motion. We are here on the frontline . Join us?

Meetings

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𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙢

@Geordetroiter

2 years

I and other socialist officers of @unitetheunion advocate our union's disaffiliation from @UKLabour . Today our case is even stronger. Join us in July at conference to exert our power to break this link once and for all. I stand with @jeremycorbyn . Forward to a new workers' party:

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

You can take your postal vote to the polling station tomorrow if you’ve forgotten to return it. Great reminder from @AbMarcia4 !

Marcia Hutchinson

@Marciathewriter

3 years

Don't forget to return your postal vote. You can deliver it in person to your polling office if you forgot to post it.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

2 years

AND my growing dismay at the direction that the current leadership of the Labour Party is taking at a national level. I am not a quitter. A life time battling racism and misogyny as a socialist has given me both an enduring resilience and

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

....we're left wing because we're Green....

Nate Higgins

@natehiggins

1 year

It is not a coincidence that almost every Green Party in the world comes at things from a left wing perspective. We’re not green AND left-wing, we’re left wing BECAUSE we’re green. The solutions to the climate emergency ARE left wing. This crisis is CAUSED by right wing policy.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

2 years

a deep understanding of which battle I am best suited to fight. I have come to the realisation that in order to be best able to serve locally, I needed a party that would welcome and support my work as a socialist councillor. I believe I have found a new hope and a new home

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

2 years

I encourage my residents and Manchester residents across the city to pay close attention to this decision making in MCC. Is this the action we expect from a Labour council that has declared a climate emergency? ⁦⁩ ⁦⁦⁦⁦ @HulmeLabourMcr ⁩

Manchester's £12m Hough End spend questioned - Place North West

A group of Liberal Democrat and Green Party councillors has questioned whether the city council's controversial plans to create artificial sports pitches at the leisure centre would represent good...

www.placenorthwest.co.uk

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

Celebrations in Alexandra Park to mark 32yrs of independence for Somaliland. Food, drink, cultural activity, speeches . Will be a great event. Come down to support. Today Saturday 20th May midday til 7pm.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

My heart breaks for my country being given a choice between #Sunak and #Starmer . But closer to home and remembering all the rationale I gave for staying, my heart breaks for every decent soul still in @UKLabour .

Video: Starmer says he will treat families of refugee boat children as terrorists

Any family members aware a refugee child is coming to UK by boat who doesn’t report it will be ‘bracketed as terrorists’ under a Starmer fascist government Knowing a refugee child…

skwawkbox.org

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

There is a Solidarity with @MarcusRashford event organised by Stand Up to Racism. Tomorrow (Tuesday 13th July), 6pm at the mural of Marcus, Moorfield Street, Withington, Manchester M20 3HF @charlpuck @Annadav42395848

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

First Event celebrating International Womens Day. Many thanks to the women from Ahamdiyya Muslim Association for hosting the exhibition: Women in Islam.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

5 years

Hello twitter! I am running to be your local Labour councillor for Hulme. Here is my full manifesto. Any questions, let me know!

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

4 years

Students at UOM are launching a #rentstrike . Let’s support. @gmtenantsunion @LabourHulme

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 months

Good Luck today @JoBirdJoBird . Yet another fantastic @TheGreenParty candidate on her way to Westminster!

Jo Bird

@JoBirdJoBird

3 months

Today is the day Birkenhead. For real hope and real change, Vote Green! Get the blue Tories out. Don’t let the red Tories in. #BirkenheadDesrrvesBetter

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

I called for left unity in not responding to the actions of one woman’s betrayal. Then I broke my own determination. I apologise to everyone for this lack of consistency. I considered deleting the tweet. But let’s start allowing for the capacity for everyone to learn and grow.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

Why are children from the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community removed from their mothers at alarming rates across the UK and rarely if ever placed with families from their own communities?

Domestic abuse: GRT communities need more support

By Andrea Gilbert Domestic abuse in the UK is on the rise. It is estimated that two women are killed by their partner or ex every week. In ethnic groups such as the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller …

labourhub.org.uk

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

4 years

@Keir_Starmer BAME CLP Officer zoom, patronising and ignorant. What a wasted opportunity. You could have learned so much. But you don’t even understand how little you know.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

At the foundation of all these Red Tory tweets is the willingness to lie to the electorate. These are local elections. Local councillors don't form part of a national government . #VoteGreen . Hold your local council to account and let Labour know that truth is important .

Keir Starmer

@Keir_Starmer

1 year

Labour will build a Britain where everyone feels safe, where you have access to the healthcare you need, and the economy works for working people. A Labour government would freeze council tax for this year to cut the cost of living. And to keep bills down, we would make Britain

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

2 years

It’s an honour to serve as a councillor in Hulme. On Tuesday I’ll be with @AnnIgbon and @AnnetteWright speaking in support of residents objection to this development. Empowering local voices! Everything I believe in. #socialist

Block the Block!

@blocktheblock1

2 years

"It feels like the residents are being pushed out and we're now the outsiders." Emma Cooper, resident of the Aquarius Street and member of the campaign, shares why she's calling on the planning committee to vote against proposals for the Gamecock site on Tuesday.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

What a positive sisterly meeting discussing, sharing and planning how the new National Womens Organisations can develop policy in the Labour Party to tackle Violence against Women and Girls.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

Whatever your day ahead looks like. Take a moment to stop, breath, look up into the sky and appreciate the world we are trying to make safer, fairer and more sustainable for all. Socialism is Love.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

Thank you @MizJama Sitting in Group meeting offering endless congratulations to @SirRichardLeese on his departure without acknowledging that it’s under his leadership that this bullying has led to the ONLY African-Caribbean councillor quitting the council!

Nadia Jama

@MizJama

3 years

Just to acknowledge the many messages I have received following the recent resignation of a Manchester Cllr. I have asked this is looked into urgently - Afrophobia & Anti-Black racism is unacceptable in the Labour Party, just as it is unacceptable in wider society.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

If ever there was justification to have October as BHM, then the story of this man would be its highlight. However black history , whether African, Caribbean or South Asian should be taught year round.

AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY

@AfricanArchives

1 year

36 years ago today, Thomas Sankara, a revolutionary African leader, was assassinated by French imperialists. Sankara drove out French imperialism from Burkina Faso and withdrew from IMF and made the country non-reliant on foreign aid. He was assassinated in a coup led by his

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

@bevcraig you promised to change the culture of Manchester City Council, instead you continue to allow and encourage a lack of cooperation and collaboration and thus continue to ignore the needs of our residents.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

@TheGreenParty election for E&D coordinator. Vote Ria Patel and Kelsey Trevett. For full video go to

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

Came straight off campaigning with @LabourHulme to attend this meeting! Im an active member of @gmtenantsunion . My focus is on housing issues for women and black communities. Chairing our Antiracism subcommittee, pushing to deepen relations with anti racist organising across GM.

Greater Manchester Tenants Union

@gmtenantsunion

3 years

Last night at our packed All Members Meeting, we 📢 Heard about our successful member solidarity disputes 💥 Voted to affiliate GMTU with the No Police in Schools campaign led by @KidsOfColourHQ and @npolicemonitor 🎉 Elected 3 new member solidarity officers onto our committee!

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

4 months

It was a joy to be on the Wirral supporting @JoBirdJoBird on Sunday. You can also support her campaign in person or by donating "Real Hope and real change"

Donate - Wirral Green Party

Donate to Wirral Green Party Wirral Green Party work hard for local people and are always actively campaigning on issues that make a difference. Your donation will support work within the region...

wirral.greenparty.org.uk

Jo Bird

@JoBirdJoBird

4 months

Real hope and real change: Green Party launch Jo Bird for Birkenhead MP Wirral Green Party has announced Jo Bird as their candidate for the Birkenhead constituency at the coming General Election. Greens are the clear challengers to Labour in Birkenhead. Last year in Council

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

To be truly socialist you must fight racism.

Howard Beckett

@BeckettUnite

3 years

The launch of Labour Left 4 Socialism today was inspiring. It’s hard to pick a contribution, all superb. But Ekua, we were in awe as you spoke of how racism & class divisions define society. To truly fight racism you must be a socialist.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

We have written to @UniteSharon . Clearly oppose the UK Government’s approval of Israel’s attacks on Palestinian civilians, and demand steps to protect civilian life and infrastructure instead; Full text here: This better?

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

Socialist artists and socialist politicians! Working together for a transformative agenda? Can you DM me. I need to be working with you NOW!

[DWAN]

@dwarchivenorth

3 years

3yrs ago this group of inspiring international women artists smashed it outta the park with their powerful & beautiful performances of “StillI Rise” @mcrartgallery . They all continue to do amazing work challenging inequalities & injustices. #WomensArt

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

For a fairer, greener future #votegreen

Zack Polanski

@ZackPolanski

1 year

Defend freedom of movement. Rejoin the customs union. Rejoin the EU when it's politically possible. Tell positive stories about migrants & don't accept toxic narratives. 🇪🇺💚

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

I first met Ria as an active member of Greens of Colour and sitting on the board of the Deyika Fund. What struck me first was her warmth and openness . Her keenness to share her experience in a non hierarchical way and her passion and commitment to equalities and diversity.

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

Out on St Bees estate with cllr. @ben_clay . Dropping postal vote letters. Followed by a 3 hour working sesh on the strategic financial management of @gmtenantsunion . Ben is our lead organiser and I’m treasurer. #GLW5 #housingaction #hulmelabour

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

1 year

Failing to support @rmtmansouth in taking its planned action throughout Manchester. Failing to commit to ensuring that local people are made aware of the supposed consultation being carried out by this Tory government. Failing to even support the words of @Afzal4Gorton .

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

7 months

Working in partnership with an independent councillor, our Green seconded motion 'Protecting Our Democracy by upholding the right to protest is passed . @Amna4A accepted the amendments because she and I both understand that we have forced this Labour led council to act!

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

Want to know how the Labour Party is ( or isn’t) helping women thrive in the Labour Party? Check out Then watch the interview on Andrea Gilbert’s Socislism & Strawberries on Socialist Telly on Sunday 23rd January at 5pm.

Ekua Bayunu (@ekuacampaigns) • Instagram video

www.instagram.com

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Ekua Bayunu, Green candidate 4 Mcr Central

@Ekua4Manchester

3 years

Am committed to working with @AnnetteWright and @AnnIgbon on initiatives in Hulme to further the Green New Deal and Climate Emergency agendas. Really welcome the support from @McrGND and @ClimateEmergMcr

GND Media

@gndmediauk

3 years

We chatted to three Labour #Manchester councillors about local government and climate breakdown🌹 In this clip, @Ekua4Hulme explains to Ads and Lucy what councillors can do to be radical when it comes to climate mitigation. Listen to the full episode 👉

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