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I am not here. I can't support Elon and Trump. I won't be party to racism and dodgy politics. If you want to follow me as an author, you can find me here: Thanks

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Jai Breitnauer Author. 24 likes. breitideasmedia.com belongs to Jai Breitnauer; author, journalist, and content specialist.

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Jai Breitnauer Author

@breitideas

5 months

When does a name stop being 'foreign'? My family have lived in England for almost 200 years. The most common surname in England is Smith, which is proto-Germanic in origin. Does that mean it's not English? Who gets to join this mythical 'English' club? And who gets to decide?

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@breitideas

5 months

If you'd like to vote Green, but are voting Labour to oust the Tories, stand down. Democracy doesn't need Labour with a 194 seat majority. Stick an X in that Green Party box so we've got a few socialist MPs in the house to keep them under control.

General Election 2024: Tory wipeout and 12 ministers at risk of losing seats, YouGov poll suggests

Sir Keir Starmer could be heading to Downing Street with the biggest majority for 100 years - the biggest since Stanley Baldwin was elected - according to the first polling projection by YouGov since...

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@breitideas

4 months

I've had so many requests in Bristol South for 'Vote Green' boards I could have exhausted my election budget getting more printed! Thanks so much for the incredible support. There is a wave of Green sweeping Bristol!

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@breitideas

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On Thursday 4th July 2024, 10,855 people in Bristol South trusted me with their vote. That's 25% - second biggest share of the vote, and best result for @bristolgreen in this constituency ever. Thank you so much! I'm humbled by the huge surge of Green support 💚💚💚 Now to 😴

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@breitideas

5 months

For all the Green economics doomsday forecasters - it's been looked at, and it is sound.

Robert Lindsay 🍃💚🍃

@robjlinds

5 months

Arun Advani declares @TheGreenParty manifesto is "economically credible". Thank you @BBCNews , great to see our policies aired properly.

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@breitideas

5 months

The paperwork is done! I am officially your Green Party candidate for Bristol South.

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@breitideas

5 months

Having worked in Holocaust rooted anti-xenophobia education for many, many years of my career, I wouldn't be Green if I thought antisemitism was an issue. @ZackPolanski sums it all up nicely here. Great work 💚

Saul Staniforth

@SaulStaniforth

5 months

. @ZackPolanski responding to accusations of antisemitism directed at Green Party candidates. And well done to Zack for making it clear the right wing are attacking & smearing the Greens because progressive Green policies are challenging power and wealth.

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@breitideas

4 months

I'm not going to re-share the vile, misogynist comments about @AngelaRayner 's green suit. I am going to tell those commenters to grow up. You will probably see me disagree with Rayner's politics over the next 5 years but you'll never see me slag off a female politician's outfit.

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@breitideas

5 months

Want your kids more engaged in politics? Stand to be an MP. My kids have been buzzing since 5pm. 'Do you think you'll win, mum?' 'Is there vegan food in Westminster?' 'Can you create a coalition with Count Binface?' 😅😅😅 💚Vote Green💚July 4th💚

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@breitideas

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@AnnabelDenham1 My favourite quote in this article: "But the madness doesn’t stop there. The Greens want free school meals for all primary and secondary pupils" Feeding children! Total madness! Tells you everything you need to know about the values of the author, and the mag that published it

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@breitideas

6 months

Excited to announce I'm the Green Party candidate for #BristolSouth in the next General Election. Follow @bristolgreen for more info on Bristol campaigns Promoted by Miles Thorpe on behalf of Jaime Breitnauer (Bristol Green Party) both at 17 Great George St, Bristol BS1 5QT

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@breitideas

4 months

In 2008 the NHS saved my life. In 2010 they helped my husband breathe. In 2011 they brought my new born back from the brink. They've sewn up and supported many family members in between. Only the @TheGreenParty have a fully costed plan to save it. Vote Green 💚 July 4th

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@breitideas

6 months

Danica and I didn't win Filwood, but how could we possibly be sad when the Greens did so bloody well in Bristol! Woo hoo! 🥳🥳🥳

The Green Party

@TheGreenParty

6 months

🎉 Huge congratulations to @bristolgreen on gaining 10 councillors on Bristol City Council, taking their total to 34 and becoming the largest party! #GetGreensElected | #LocalElections2024

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@breitideas

7 months

I understand many people in Bristol South may be concerned about their MP's position on the Cass Report. As the Green Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Bristol South I want you to know you can reach out to me, I'm here to listen - whether you intend to vote Green or not.

Karin Smyth

@karinsmyth

7 months

As an NHS manager, Board Member and MP I’ve written, consulted on, been briefed about and read numerous NHS reports. This a such a thorough and well written piece of work and taken me all day to read. Telling us so much and telling us how much we didn’t and don’t know.

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@breitideas

5 months

@VinaigretteGirl Then I would be correcting you on your pronunciation and suggesting that if you don't know how to say someone's name, just politely ask them.

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@breitideas

3 months

People critising Carla have no idea what diplomacy is. Yes, Joe Biden was a public servant. Yes, he did many good things in office. No, no country should currently be arming the state of Israel, including the UK. Would you take Trump instead? Biden critics are Trump enablers.

Carla Denyer

@carla_denyer

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I wish President Biden well and thank him for his many years of public service. This cannot have been an easy decision for him. But to take a decision that is personally difficult, but that is in the public interest, is a true sign of leadership.

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@breitideas

4 months

We're going to need strong opposition MPs holding the likes of @AngelaRayner to account. Don't write Labour a blank cheque. Vote Green and here is a taster of what you can expect from @carla_denyer and other elected Greens. We will keep the next government under control.

ITV News

@itvnews

5 months

'Angela, which of your party's u-turns are you most proud of?' @carla_denyer questions @AngelaRayner #ITVDebate

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@breitideas

4 months

Super excited to get this in the post this morning! 💚

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@breitideas

6 months

I can't get my head around this open transphobia from Labour

Stats for Lefties 🍉🏳️‍⚧️

@LeftieStats

6 months

🚨 BREAKING: Labour will ban trans women from female hospital wards, confirms Keir Starmer. Starmer told ITV today he agrees with NHS reforms that would ban trans people from single-sex wards. When asked if trans women should be allowed on women's wards, he said: "I disagree".

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@breitideas

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@user_1_1 @annasiancole I was telling my 15 year old son just yesterday that I wished I'd understood my debilitating pain and heavy periods weren't normal when I was a teen and sought medical help. Sadly your attitude is the type that made me believe nothing was wrong and I just needed to harden up.

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@breitideas

4 months

I've seen quite a few people noting that they haven't had me knock on their door. I'm sorry if I've not made it to you. There's about 40,000 houses in Bristol South. It would take about 64 days of 24-hours-a-day doorknocking to reach everyone. I'd love to speak to you all 💚

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@breitideas

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I'm excited to announce I'm the Green Party candidate for #BristolSouth in the next General Election. Follow @bristolgreen for more info on Bristol campaigns Promoted by Ed Fraser on behalf of Jaime Breitnauer (Bristol Green Party) both at 17 Great George St, Bristol BS1 5QT

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@breitideas

2 years

Ladies and gentlemen, this is what happens when SEND parents fight for their kids rights. Blocked by the person elected to support citizens. 'One City' as long as you stay quiet, tow the line and don't critique. @Keir_Starmer this is your Mayor in Bristol. #disgrace

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@breitideas

3 months

In some parts of Bristol South, like Knowle West and Hartcliffe, more than a third of children are living in poverty. I find that unacceptable, and I'm dissapointed our Labour MP @karinsmyth voted against lifting the two child benefit cap today.

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@breitideas

11 months

@Mouhssin_Ismail I refuse to believe there is no middle ground between chaos and oppression. This is not impressive, it is terrifying. We need to find a way to foster care and respect among students while still allowing freedom of expression.

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@breitideas

4 months

Only the @TheGreenParty have a workable plan for SEND funding and inclusion in education. #SENDcrisis

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@breitideas

5 months

It was amazing to attend the Green Party election campaign launch today and crouch like a little mushroom next to the incredible @carla_denyer 😂 @ZackPolanski is a much more stylish croucher! Policy focus on NHS and affordable quality homes 💚 Vote Green 💚

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@breitideas

4 months

Sex offences: 91% are committed by cis-gender men on women. Very few sex offenders are trans - 60 trans people in prison for sex offences, vs 14,000 men. 86% of UK prisons are male, sex offences are the 2nd most common offence. Trans people are not the problem.

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@breitideas

4 months

Even Sunak knows the Tories can't win in Bristol Central where they're polling at 3%. Greens have 20pt lead over Labour there in the latest polls. The Labour offer isn't bold. The Green offer is. Vote Green for real hope and real change 💚 Vote @carla_denyer for Bristol Central

Thangam Debbonaire

@ThangamDebb

4 months

A vote for anyone else in Bristol Central is a vote against a change of government. It helps give Rishi Sunak 5 more years. Only Labour can kick the Tories out. Want to transform Bristol and beyond for the better with a bold Labour government? You have to vote for it.

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@breitideas

7 months

Some candidates photograph themselves with rubbish, others solve the problem. Here's a pic of @DanicaPriest on one of our community litter pics. We both regularly volunteer for these. Once in council we will organise a longer term programme to resolve South Bristol's litter.

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3 months

I'm at a lovely market in Broadmead, Bristol, selling books. We've got African baskets, English flowers, Indian Mandala art and Sudanese food (among other things) plus reggae blasting on the speaker. It's exactly where I want to be today. Come join us. #ThisIsReallyEngland

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@breitideas

5 months

@babyYaga4 It's not German 🤣🤣🤣

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@breitideas

6 months

The Bristol count is about to start. Good luck everyone! @Bristolgreen

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@breitideas

6 months

@TomRenhard @bristolgreen The same sort of flexibility around meeting times that parent carer volunteers have been requesting for the past 8 years? When we don't show up to meetings Asher Craig says we don't care. But when Labour don't show up it's because other people aren't being flexible 🤔

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@breitideas

7 months

Thanks to team @DanicaPriest for helping out!

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@breitideas

2 years

Parenting SEND kids is hard. It's not the kids, it's everyone else. Fighting for EHCNA. Fighting for EHCP. Fighting for legal provisions to actually be provided. Fighting for Student Support Plan. Fighting for medical rights and access. Also working and trying to stay sane.

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@breitideas

11 months

Really excited to be part of this team, with some amazingly experienced candidates and of course Green co-leader @carla_denyer Let's turn Bristol Green! 💚 #BristolSouth

Bristol Green Party

@bristolgreen

11 months

For Bristol South, the candidate is Jai Breitnauer! Jai, @breitideas , is a mum of two, a small business owner, an education equity campaigner and a trustee of a local charity. 2/7

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@breitideas

8 months

I am super excited to be @DanicaPriest running mate for Filwood in the upcoming local elections, as well as the Green Party candidate for Bristol South in the general election. Let's turn Bristol Green!!! 💚

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@breitideas

6 months

It's so disappointing for people who trusted @LabourBristol with their vote that Labour are refusing to work collaboratively. I'd encourage newly elected Labour councillors, many of whom I've met and are so lovely, to ignore party directives and do the job people elected you for.

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@bristol247

6 months

Bristol's committee system has already descended into bickering, claims and counter-claims as the Greens accuse Labour of a "dereliction of their responsibility to the city" by refusing to chair any policy committees

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@breitideas

7 months

@AliArthPainter This frustrates me. We have two dogs. Neither is well behaved, despite training. We always keep them on a lead. We always pull them in close unless someone shows genuine interest. Why can't all dog carers do this? Dogs should only be off lead in the bark park.

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@breitideas

4 months

@carla_denyer using actual research to demonstrate Labour and Conservative plans for the NHS aren't workable, meanwhile Karin Smyth is just butting in with baseless insults. Bristol South deserves better.

Charlie Watts

@char1iewatts

4 months

“I think we’ve heard quite a lot of nonsense that doesn’t get challenged”: Labour’s Karin Smyth and Green’s Carla Denyer butted heads on Politics West this morning

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@breitideas

5 months

I am one of 10.6 million unpaid carers in the UK. Few current MPs have direct caring duties. The fact I'm supported by @TheGreenParty to stand as a general election candidates shows the commitment the party has to prioritising diverse, marginalised voices.

Bristol Citizen

@bristol_citizen

5 months

Keir Starmer is drawing up a terrifying blueprint for the UK

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@breitideas

6 months

I'm so proud of @DanicaPriest . The level of energy she has brought to the election campaign is unbelievable. She is so committed to Filwood. If this is what she can achieve while healing from a major injury, imagine what a local powerhouse she'll be when elected and not in pain!

Danica Priest🍃💚🍃

@DanicaPriest

6 months

This lyric sums up the past few weeks perfectly😂 Humour is healing 💚 It will all be worth it though if I am honoured with the opportunity to represent the community I love and will always fight for 💪

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@breitideas

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The ICB have reversed Sirona CIC's decision to limit access to autism assessments, thanks to a legal challenge by a parent supported by Assess for Autism. Thanks to everyone who gave to the Crowd Justice campaign xx

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@Assess_4_Autism

1 year

@ris_law We did it!!!

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@breitideas

6 months

I really wish @TomRenhard would just admit his initial refusal to engage with the committee system had nothing to do with childcare.

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@breitideas

6 months

One of the nice things about actually being at the verification and the count was talking to the other lovely candidates. @DanicaPriest couldn't make the count due to pain from her injury, and I stepped back from the results to give Lisa and Rob the glory they deserved.

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@breitideas

1 year

Last month I replied to a tweet by Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees about his response to Sirona over the autism assessment debacle that his 'talks' were inadequate. He blocked me. Today he appears to be trying to claim credit on FB for the success of our campaign! Poor form.

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@breitideas

1 year

Two weeks ago the council put a protection order on this funeral parlour preventing the developer owner - who wanted to demolish and build 74 flats - from doing anything until it had been assessed for listed status. Tonight the building burned down.

Joanna P. Booth

@stillawake

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Demolition of former funeral parlour is now illegal And now it’s burnt down. What a coincidence 🧐

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@breitideas

2 years

One day I dream that I won't have to be an expert on education law, disability rights, and funding models to get my children access to education. If I'd known I was going to spend my days reading policy and writing angry letters, I would have done an LPC and got paid for it.

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@breitideas

7 months

Labour's housing policy is intrinsically linked with the idea the only route for new homes is through commercial development. This will see thousands of poor quality houses built on environmentally valuable land, in exchange foe a handful of 'affordable' homes and social lets.

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@DanicaPriest

7 months

Yet another reason to #VoteGreen in May. Your greenbelt is not safe with labour.

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@breitideas

7 months

"Evidence that has emerged during the protesters’ trials suggests ... many of the accused were acting in self-defence against police aggression; and that ... riot charges may [be more about] a politically driven crackdown on the right to protest.

‘It was so wrong’: why were so many people imprisoned over one protest in Bristol?

The long read: More people have been imprisoned for rioting during a single day in Bristol in 2021 than in any other protest-related disorder since at least the 1980s. What was behind this push to...

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@breitideas

4 months

It is my youngest child's 13th Birthday tomorrow. They would like three gifts: - a change of government - mum to be elected - a hammock I believe they're all achievable and at least two are definite 🤣 Do your thing people! Make sure you vote on 4th July! 💚

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@breitideas

3 months

This is how I've woken up. You can't call our GP, only do online consult. I did, it said phone 111 for urgent care. 111 said I need an urgent GP appointment. I need to call them to say I've been referred. But there's no mechanism to do that 🤯🤦‍♀️ Wtf @wesstreeting fyi

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@breitideas

7 months

I made a formal complaint to @BristolCouncil a few weeks ago about Cllr Asher Craig's comment she had never seen the type of passion directed at allotments toward children's and adults social services. Many SEND families, carers and disabled people took huge offense to this.

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@breitideas

7 months

I spoke to a parent this afternoon in a #SafetyValve area. Their child should have a 1:1, it's in the EHCP, but the school have been directed to 'share the funding' with other children, and are not providing a 1:1. Safety Valve forces schools to break the law. #SEND #Crisis

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@breitideas

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@babyYaga4 The name. It's too old to be German. The language formation is specific to the region in the middle ages. I guess you could say it's of Germanic origin. But saying it's German is a bit like saying the name Ceaser is Italian. I'm not being pedantic. This is at the crux of my point

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@breitideas

3 months

@JustPlaneNews @misterduncan This is a completely irrelevant question actually. We need systems change, no levying individual blame. People who do fly usually do so because its cheap and accessible. Change needs to come from the top.

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@breitideas

4 months

While I was representing @bristolgreen at Women's Voice hustings, Labour MPs were out door knocking Central. Hustings are an important part of the democratic process and I'm dissapointed in @UKLabour stance. Why isn't @Keir_Starmer letting his candidates go to hustings?

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@JennyChapman

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Wonderful to be out with the fabulous ⁦ @ThangamDebb ⁩ in Bristol Central with ⁦ @karinsmyth ⁩ and ⁦ @jessicamordenmp ⁩ #votelabour

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I keep hearing the phrase 'golden ticket' bandied about in relation to #EHCPs . Politicians, council workers, even teachers use it. Golden ticket to what? My son's EHCP has been a golden ticket to every school and college for 20 miles saying 'can't meet needs'.

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@breitideas

7 months

Why do women have to put up with verbal and physical abuse for undertaking basic daily tasks like exercise?

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@breitideas

4 months

Tonight's Bristol South hustings have also been cancelled. @UKLabour need to take some responsibility. Their candidates appear to have been told not to do hustings which means people who wanted to compare their local offering to other candidates aren't coming to the events.

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Shame to hear tonight’s Bristol East hustings have been cancelled due to low interest. We hear a lot about Bristol Central, but we also need to hear from candidates running in the other parts of the city

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@breitideas

2 months

@BristolDon Weird response from a former cabinet member. "We TOLD you we were shit at our job."

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@breitideas

7 months

What I find insane is that the organisation I work for is actually funded to create dormice habitats. We can't kill off species and devastate natural environments and say 10 Hail Mary's with a bit of tree planting. We must conserve what we have, or we will die. Simple.

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@DanicaPriest

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Unfortunately I’m not able to relax at the waiting room because while I’ve been injured @MarvinJRees has been going behind our backs to give Yew Tree Farm grazing rights to the people responsible for destroying the dormice habitat. They just officially ended Catherine’s lease 😡

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@breitideas

6 months

I just voted!

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@breitideas

4 months

Many thanks to Hilary, both for coming to the hustings and for putting your trust in me. From today's Guardian Letters. 💚

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@breitideas

9 months

@christteach But do you not realise that it needs to change? That getting in shit because you have turned up for work late once with a genuine reason is disenfranchising and rude? And yes, I have worked in a factory.

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@breitideas

3 months

I feel like so much money has been wasted this morning and I haven't even received care yet. There's a serious systems issue with the arse and the elbow not speaking to each other. A lack of efficiency is clearly going to drive up costs and wait times and reduce quality of care.

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@breitideas

7 months

I'm at the last ever meeting of Cabinet in Bristol in the public gallery. I'm really happy the Mayoral system is ending and proper democratic systems will be back in place after May 2nd.

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@breitideas

6 months

Quick throwback from January on the 10 UK constituencies where YouGov believes the Green Party will perform the best. Two are in Bristol, @carla_denyer in Bristol Central, and yours truly in Bristol South. I love living in this green, progressive, city!

Who are the Green Party candidates standing in the seats where YouGov thinks the party will do best?

In a recent article for Left Foot Forward, I took a look at the constituencies where YouGov's recent MRP poll indicated the Green Party is currently on track to perform best at the next election....

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@breitideas

4 months

Massive thanks to @BrilLiving and @WECILBristol for hosting today's deaf and disabled hustings at the Beacon. It was a really great event, lovely to see a full quota of party reps even if not all of them were actual candidates. Great questions from the audience. Good chats after

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@breitideas

5 months

Beautiful @DanicaPriest in beautiful South Bristol. We live in a really special urban wild zone.

Danica Priest🍃💚🍃

@DanicaPriest

5 months

Meadow is Meadowing 💚 at Manor Woods Valley

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@breitideas

3 months

The NHS funnel. I contacted my GP online who advised 111. 111 said call GP. Had to go through admin route as can't book appointments by phone. GP said go to A&E. A&E said go to eye hospital. Eye hospital can't book me in because hospital didn't discharge me so I'm waiting. 1/2

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@breitideas

8 months

Yew Tree Farm is home to a new species of grass fly, and dormice- a protected species. Yet contractors are being allowed to destroy these habitats. Well done @DanicaPriest for documenting this destruction. Action needs to be taken to preserve this site.

Fury at cutting of ancient hedge near Yew Tree Farm

One planning chair described it as 'outrageous wanton vindictive damage'

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@breitideas

7 months

I'm feeling v.guilty I wasn't out canvassing with @DanicaPriest . My husband has just come out of hospital and I've been sticking close to home. It's important to go out in pairs in case of accident or adverse situation. If anyone can help with leafleting please shout 🙏

Tristan Cork Post

@TristanCorkPost

7 months

Election candidate has finger bitten off, posting leaflet through door. Wishing @DanicaPriest all the best.

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@breitideas

11 months

Taking some reflective time this morning with @MichaelRosenYes excellent book on the matter. Have I reached my cracking point?

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@breitideas

6 months

Running for office is like the longest job interview ever. @RobBryher has risen to that challenge, putting in the miles, both literally and physically. So glad to see his hard work pay off. He's going to be an excellent councillor for St George West!

Rob Bryher

@RobBryher

6 months

Thanks so much to everyone for the lovely messages and to the people of St George West for putting their trust in me. I am humbled by your kindness. In 2010, I joined @bristolgreen when we had one councillor, not really knowing where it would go. Take the long road and walk it!

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@breitideas

7 months

Do you have a couple of hours spare Tuesday evening (2nd April)? I'm looking for 10 volunteers to help finish the Filwood leafleting and allow Danica to rest. Meet 6.30pm at the playground outside @FilwoodCentre . Message me if you can come. @DanicaPriest @bristolgreen

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@breitideas

11 months

Dissapointed there seems to be no money in Bristol for libraries, arts venues (except the Beacon), SEND education, adult social care, parks or essential public transport (side-eye, WECA) but there is money for Marvin Rees to fly overseas? This is why I left @UKLabour #greenparty

BBC Radio Bristol

@BBCRB

11 months

Bristol's two deputy mayors have defended a decision to scrap funding for cultural venues. The Bristol Old Vic theatre is among the organisations recommended for council funding cuts. Read more 🔗⬇️

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@breitideas

6 months

@Samfr I think it's really important to say here that the so-called deficit isn't real. It's a Tory govt creation. Legally, there is no financial limit on the help a young person can recieve to attend school. The Tory's have created this crisis through deliberate underbudgeting.

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@breitideas

2 months

Look at my face! It's almost normal. Just a bit of cheek swelling that might take a week or so to go down. Antibiotics and the NHS = dream team. I can probably go home tomorrow 🥰

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@breitideas

4 months

No Labour candidate at the @BristolWV hustings. Just me for @bristolgreen @LouiseLibDem and @roseadkinshulse for the Conservatives.

Cllr Ani Stafford-Townsend

@AniST

4 months

@Glutenfreescone @breitideas @LouiseLibDem Big empty labour shaped chair at the end

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@breitideas

6 months

I can't believe I'm having to say this but, PSA, taking the piss out of someone who has suffered a serious injury is not okay. Also, taking the piss out of LGBTQ+ candidates is not okay. Read the manifestos, talk to candidates, vote. Remember everyone is a human with feelings.

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@breitideas

10 months

@DHTDurrant @kazza_cupcake Sam is an absolute legend but sadly, because his school is so underfunded and oversubscribed, Lily doesn't get the daily check in arranged, messages are not passed on, and she repeatedly receives detentions for no pen. Eventually she drops out of school and dissapears.

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@breitideas

4 months

My youngest was at secondary school for 6 months before having to leave dur to crippling anxiety. Today, 15 months after he left, some of his class made him a birthday card and posted it through our door 🥹

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@breitideas

5 months

@abigailb That's a pretty simplistic breakdown. Proto-Germanic was spoken in a specific area of Europe by a specific group of people. As those people began to migrate and share their language, it became the dominant language framework.

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@breitideas

4 months

Last week, in the thick of the politics, my beautiful, talented teenager quietly released their first EP. They began music therapy some years ago to support their mental health and wellbeing, this is the result. Betony - I Don't Feel Like Myself Anymore

I Dont Feel Like Myself Anymore

Betony · EP · 2024 · 6 songs

open.spotify.com

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@breitideas

7 months

If Mervin Rice hadn't blocked me, I'd let him know how insulting and belittling it is to repeatedly say my name wrong. He gets paid a chunky salary to be Mayor. I took unpaid time off work to hold Cabinet to account - my democratic right. Basic respect is the least he could do.

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@breitideas

7 months

My husband has been in hospital since Saturday and I just want to thank all the staff on ward A700 (BRI) at @uhbwNHS for looking after him brilliantly. Fair pay, greater investment and better working conditions essential for these legends to keep going. #withNHSstaff

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@breitideas

3 months

Thank you Kirsty Young @Emmabarnett for this important piece. We don't talk about chronic pain enough. We don't take it seriously. I've lived with chronic pain since a back injury in 2018 with limited support from medical services. The impact on my life has been huge.

BBC Radio 4 Today

@BBCr4today

3 months

“I felt incapable, I felt hollowed out by it… I lost my sense of self.” BBC presenter Kirsty Young speaks to @EmmaBarnett about the impact of living with chronic pain, and how she learned to accept her condition. #R4Today

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@breitideas

5 months

I'm genuinely struck by the lack of compassion in this piece. Firstly, always with the 'working people' rhetoric. What about the 10.8m people who provide unpaid care, saving the government £162bn a year? They work, but often aren't 'working' - don't they qualify for help?

Rachel Reeves

@RachelReevesMP

5 months

Today Labour is launching our first six steps for change. All of these steps lie on the bedrock of economic stability. A fully costed plan to make working people better off. It’s time for change. That’s what a changed Labour Party will deliver.

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@breitideas

4 months

Such an important thread. There are many, many people who can't work - disabled people and carers top the list. It's not that they don't want to, it's that they can't. That doesn't mean they don't have value and shouldn't be supported.

Tim Boxall ♿🇪🇺 Et Daemonium In Rotae

@timboxall

4 months

1) I'm utterly sick of every government - Labour, Tory, whatever - defining the absolute worth of a person by work. "We'll help people get back to work", "It's important to work", "Everyone should have the goal to return to work", etc. Please understand:

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@breitideas

8 months

"We are stunned that parent carers never come to our inaccessible Cabinet meetings held at 4pm, that drone on for hours in clouds of self congratulation and, where we never listen to the public gallery anyway because it's just a tick box exercise."

Chopsy Bristol

@ChopsyBristol

8 months

Cabinet lead for education insults Send families ahead of making cuts to Home to School Travel:

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@breitideas

6 months

@bristol247 Can't believe @LabourBristol are being so petty and trying to sabotage the new administration. I'm sure many newly elected Labour councillors will be unhappy about this and would prefer to just crack on with the job.

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@breitideas

6 months

I cheered for them when they won because they fought a hard campaign too, and I had a hug with Rob. So many lovely Labour people asked me how Danica was. @LabourBristol you better wind Chris Jackson in. He's making you look like petty idiots and it's not fair on Lisa and Rob.

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@breitideas

2 months

During the General Election, I was harassed online. I'm sure I wasn't the only one. A lot of it was sexualised in nature. It seems unlikely I would have been treated the same if I were a man. I made a complaint to @ASPolice regarding one X user who took it well too far. 1/2

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@breitideas

3 months

Can I just take a moment to discuss the appalling treatment of adults with #ADHD undervthe current NHS system. A thread 🧵 1/8 @wesstreeting pay attention ...

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@breitideas

7 months

At Cabinet in March Asher Craig said she'd never seen major support at council for SEND and adult social care. Perhaps the utter contempt she and the Mayor treated me with tonight is why. Democratic spaces should be welcoming spaces. Thank goodness this toxicity is ending.

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@breitideas

4 months

I see teachers on here banging on about following rules, 'good' behaviour, rewards systems etc but the truth is your job is to engage and empower your students. Use their passions to support them, not punish them, and the results might surprise you. 3/3

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@breitideas

6 months

Okay so after election results, anniversary and a day of volunteering it turns out I'm freakin' knackered. I'm going to take a short break from socials to eat, sleep and reconnect with the weirdos I live with. Apparently I birthed two of them - who knew?

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@breitideas

3 months

It's essential to point out there is no overspend on SEND, just under budgeting. There is no legal limit on the amount of money a council can spend on supporting SEND CYP. It's guided by needs, as it should be. Central govt have failed to budget adequately for the level of need.

Sally Phillips

@sallyephillips

3 months

Shame on you ⁦ @guardian ⁩. Councils break the law with impunity - 2-4 years wait 4 a diagnosis 5 month wait for ECHP response, badly written or undelivered support then a year wait for Tribunal 98%. 120,000 kids out of school 1/2

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