James Crawford @James_CrBS7 Twitter profile

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

10 days

I mean, if you told most British people 20 years ago that pothole repair would be a major pledge from both parties, rather than just something that happens, you'd be laughed out the room

The Labour Party

@UKLabour

11 days

Labour is on the side of drivers.

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

10 months

I am thrilled and honoured to have been elected as the new city councillor for Bishopston and Ashley Down! Thanks everyone for your support, let's get to work!

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

15 days

Angela Rayner is right. Keir Starmer has changed the Labour Party. He’s changed them into the Conservative Party. Vote for real change. Vote for @thegreenparty

Politics UK

@PolitlcsUK

15 days

🚨 BREAKING: Unite the Union have not endorsed the Labour Party’s manifesto [ @SkyNews ]

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

1 month

It's the Eurovision grand final tonight. I won't be watching, and I urge others to do the same By continuing to allow Israel to perform, it legitimises the continued violence against the Palestinian people. #FreePalestine

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@James_CrBS7

1 month

Things look promising for @carla_denyer , but she's going to need all our help to get her over the line. Fancy getting involved? You can join @TheGreenParty here: #VoteGreen

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Stats for Lefties 🍉🏳️‍⚧️

@LeftieStats

1 month

📊 Projected outcome for Bristol Central: 🟢 GRN 50% (+24.4) 🔴 LAB 40% (-19.1) 🔵 CON 4% (-10.2) Green GAIN from Labour (22% swing to Green) Projection via @ElectCalculus , 3-26 April

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

3 years

@AaronBastani This is the best argument for having directly elected regional and general secretaries. There is no system for holding this level of incompetence and/or malice to account, and that's just not good enough for a party that wants to present itself as a viable government in waiting.

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

11 months

I am thrilled to have been nominated as @bristolgreen @TheGreenParty candidate for the upcoming by-election in Bishopston and Ashley Down. It's been a fantastic response on the doorstep so far, and I'm so pleased for the opportunity to represent local people and businesses

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

1 month

I find it really disappointing that Bristol Labour aren't meaningfully engaging with discussions around the new committee system. There's a lot of expertise and passion in Labour and it's a shame that they want to put party politics above serving their city effectively.

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@James_CrBS7

1 month

This guy may well swan into Downing street with a supermajority and his total aspirations basically end there. No vision. No hope. No interest in change. Time to vote for something better. Time to vote for @TheGreenParty

Stats for Lefties 🍉🏳️‍⚧️

@LeftieStats

1 month

🚨 Keir Starmer has today confirmed that austerity will continue under a Labour government, declaring that it is necessary to "grow the economy". Making six pledges to voters, the Labour leader promised "tough spending rules" and said he would "deliver economic stability".

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@James_CrBS7

1 month

Landlords breathing a sigh of relief I'm sure! The next government needs to take private renting seriously, with stronger protections and rent controls. To do that, we'll need stronger @TheGreenParty voices like @carla_denyer who will fight hard for renter's rights!

Tom Darling

@a_darling_tom

1 month

🚨 🚨 Renters (Reform) Bill is dead As PM says this morning he ‘can’t guarantee’ the bill will pass, I’ve heard from a few people that the bill is dead.

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

3 months

I'm pleased to be restanding as @bristolgreen candidate for Bishopston and Ashley Down, alongside @bristol_pip Since my by election victory last year, I've been working hard as part of a strong local green team and I hope to be able to continue this after May

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

10 months

Enjoying a well earned pint after a fantastic session speaking to residents in Bishopston and Ashley down about why they should #votegreen with our hardworking @bristolgreen volunteers!

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

7 months

A disgraceful lack of solidarity from Bristol's Labour MPs. Who chooses to abstain on peace?

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

1 month

In the @bristolgreen party we remain committed to proportionally dividing the chair in line with the democratic votes of Bristolians, and we will continue to be open to discussions with them

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

2 months

Great little thread this. With renewed interest in climate conscious travel and with a nationalised rail network, perhaps it's time to start advocating for new international services? I'd personally love to be able to fall asleep in Bristol and wake up in Paris!

Luke James

@LukeEJames2

2 months

Thread: It's the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Channel Tunnel In an effort to extend its benefits beyond the south east of England, plans were made for a night train between Swansea and Paris This is the story of Wales' own wagons-lit...

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

11 months

As a Green, I just pledged to stand up against transphobia. 🏳️‍⚧️✊ It is clear to me that transgender people are under attack, and I will make no apologies for standing with them as they fight for the rights and respect they deserve. Take the pledge here:

Pledge to stand up against transphobia

Sign now

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@James_CrBS7

1 month

Sometimes it is the little things that show the extent of how far we've fallen over the last few years. We're one of the richest countries on the planet! We should be able to resurface a road back to how it's meant to look!

James Scantlebury

@turini2

1 month

Doing some work site visits this morning - I hate that Thames Water (and others!) don’t have to return a street to its original condition, leaving a giant scar in the public realm.

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

3 years

@LeftieStats Any other leader would be 21 points ahead

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@James_CrBS7

7 months

I was delighted to attend @BristolCycling future transport today, it was a fantastic exchange of ideas on how to improve Bristol's transport. Great to see lots of @bristolgreen party members, councillors and candidates too! Another great example of #greensreadytogovern

Cllr David Wilcox

@David_on_a_bike

7 months

5 green councillors. @James_CrBS7 , @david_on_a_bike , @filipwatteeuw , Martin Fodor & @tim_wye . Four from @bristolgreen and one from @Groen_Gent . We can learn so much from Ghent.

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

1 month

How can you have 6 first steps for change and one not be around the housing crisis?!

Aaron Bastani

@AaronBastani

1 month

Permanent decline is the plan. Just choose which shade. Same across Western Europe. As long as property prices stay healthy inside the M25, & London economy ticks along, the establishment doesn’t really care. And if you have an alternative you’ll end up like Corbyn or Truss.

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

3 months

Great news for West Yorkshire! Long overdue that @WestofEnglandCA takes back control too, don't you think @votedannorris ?

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire

@MayorOfWY

3 months

BREAKING: I’ve just announced my decision to bring West Yorkshire's buses back under public control! When I was elected in 2021, I pledged to improve your bus services – and this is a huge step forward to creating the bus service that you deserve.

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@James_CrBS7

6 months

This is a great piece, it's really important that we take every measure we can to increase the supply of homes in Bristol, so I'm looking forward to voting for this Motion on Tuesday

Tony Dyer

@TonyDDyer

6 months

An opinion piece by me on the Green Party motion about bringing empty homes and buildings back into use and tackling stalled sites - will be debated at Full Council on Tuesday.

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@James_CrBS7

1 month

Congratulations @TonyDDyer ! You'll be a fantastic asset to the city. It's great to see that all parties will be active participants in governing the city, as there's no monopoly on good ideas

Bristol Green Party

@bristolgreen

1 month

🆕 Agreement on working collaboratively: 🤝 The leaders of all parties reached an agreement on how the new committee system will operate, with all parties taking up key positions 🟢 @TonyDDyer will become Leader of the Council

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@James_CrBS7

7 months

Bishopston just won't quite be the same without them, but having met with the club I understand their reasons. Both me and Emma @bristol_pip will be working closely with the club as they enter this new chapter of their history

Gloucestershire Cricket

@Gloscricket

7 months

Club statement 📄 Click on the photo to read on the Glos Cricket website ⬇️ #GoGlos 💛🖤

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

3 months

It's crazy that I've heard more from Sunak and Starmer over the new England kit than I have over news 25% of children now live in poverty in the UK.

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

6 months

I was delighted that our motion on bringing disused back into use as much needed housing passed this evening. Well done to @TonyDDyer for bringing this vital motion forward

Bristol Green Party

@bristolgreen

6 months

Hear from Green Cllr @TonyDDyer on the Green Group motion, passed today, seeking to bring thousands of Bristol's disused buildings back into use 🏘️

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@James_CrBS7

4 months

Q: What is the point of @UKLabour ? A: to serve the interests of the wealthy so the Tories can have a break from ruining things Vote @TheGreenParty for a better Britain

Owen Jones

@OwenJones84

4 months

The Labour leadership: devoid of vision devoid of principle devoid of a soul

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

2 months

Solidarity with Fadumo Racism and hatred have no place in our city and society

Fadumo Farah

@fadumofarah2023

2 months

I've been receiving hate responses to my posts. I'm proud to support the Green Party because it's multicultural and for everyone. I aim to unite our community under a party that welcomes all, and it's clear the Green Party is a top choice for Bristol's black and ethnic minority.

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@James_CrBS7

17 days

Only @TheGreenParty is honest about the challenge facing our #NHS Whilst Labour and the Tories jump into bed with profiteering healthcare firms, the Greens will always put patients first

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

4 months

So much spin it'll make you dizzy! Meanwhile every four minutes a Palestinian is killed Time to vote for change, time to vote @green

Thangam Debbonaire

@ThangamDebb

4 months

I’m glad the motion I tabled with Labour colleagues in Parliament passed despite the Tories, the SNP & the Green Party shamefully coming together to play games. Labour is clear in voting for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, one that lasts and is observed by all sides

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@James_CrBS7

1 month

Solidarity with @fadumo

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

5 months

If you're a business based in Bristol and you're interested in seeing if a #cargobike can help you save on CAZ fees and fuel, you can arrange a trial through the link here:

Trial e-cargo bikes where you work

What e-cargo bikes are, types of e-cargo bikes you can trial, who can take part in the trial, how the trial scheme works, how to apply. If you work for an organisation in Bristol, you can take part i

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Matt Edwards 🟢

@greenmattbfd

5 months

Not every job needs to be done in a van. #CargoBikes save you: ☑️ Fuel ☑️ Parking ☑️ No ULEZ / CAZ charges It also gets you exercise whilst you are out and about. AND cycling can reduce stress levels! Great job @CargoRevolution on this video.

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

8 months

Well done to my fellow green councillors who have worked hard on the new local plan. A great example of cross party collaboration, and of the benefit of having a strong group of greens in the room!

Bristol24/7

@bristol247

8 months

Ahead of Bristol's new Local Plan being approved, shadow cabinet member Tony Dyer says that tackling the housing crisis and climate crisis in our city need not be mutually exclusive

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

4 months

16 years on and still making the same mistakes

Jane Casey

@JaneCaseyAuthor

4 months

I've just seen among all the other bad news for the arts in Birmingham that the council is closing 25 out of 36 libraries - genuine cultural vandalism. Libraries are one of the few community resources left in the UK: they offer incalculable support and value.

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@James_CrBS7

2 months

Ripping up their own workers rights deal should be the biggest clue that whilst @UKLabour may have been born from trade unionist movements, it's no longer a party that fights for working people

Owen Jones

@OwenJones84

2 months

Labour's last distinctive policy package standing was on workers' rights. Well, that's now been trashed. According to Unite general secretary @UniteSharon , it's now "unrecognisable". She says: "In truth this new document is not worthy of discussion."

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

29 days

@bristol247 Not only has the committee responsible for this policy not met yet, the work programme for the committee is not yet set. It is incorrect to claim that the pesticide policy will not change as it has not yet been reviewed.

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@James_CrBS7

25 days

Solidarity with @HackneyAbbott , her treatment at the hands of Kier Starmer and @UKLabour is abhorrent.

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

1 month

Congratulations @ZackPolanski !

Zack Polanski

@ZackPolanski

1 month

Delighted today to have been elected to be the Chair of London's Environment committee. The climate & ecological emergency will continue to hit the most marginalised communities hardest. We must work for environmental justice with social, racial & economic justice. Lots to do!

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@James_CrBS7

2 months

@TonyDDyer is such a hardworking, knowledgeable councillor and Bristol City Council will be in safe hands with him at the tiller

Tristan Cork Post

@TristanCorkPost

2 months

Meet the man who could be the leader of (the Mayor-less) Bristol City Council come May 3…

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

1 month

Water companies just perpetually take the piss don't they? Just unending cost increases for a crap service, the prime example of rip-off Britain Time to nationalise these con artists!

BBC News (UK)

@BBCNews

1 month

Water firms ask for bill rises of between 24% and 91%

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@James_CrBS7

23 days

This is just a shiny badge on what amounts to public money subsidising private profits. A truly transformational GB energy would invest to own new infrastructure, whilst working with unions to transition workers from fossil fuel industries to renewable ones in a just transition

The Labour Party

@UKLabour

23 days

Great British Energy will turn the page on the cost of living crisis and drive down energy bills. That's the choice on Thursday 4 July. Vote Labour.

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@James_CrBS7

3 months

Did Thatcher have a vision for this country? Yes she did Should her vision and legacy be held up as examples of positive change? Absolutely not! If you want something different to blind praise for Thatcher, then it's time to vote @thegreenparty

Politics UK

@PolitlcsUK

3 months

🚨 NEW: Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy says that Margaret Thatcher was a "visionary" [ @Politico ]

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@James_CrBS7

1 month

Being a young person in the UK increasingly consists of bigger and bigger sticks with ever more rotten carrots

Cllr Julia Buckley

@JBuckleyLabour

1 month

@kimleadbeater 's Graduate Driving License bill will have its second reading on May 17th. I fully support this bill and @owe65332 with her petition to push for Graduate Driving Licenses. You can find the petition below:

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

4 months

Cuts. 'Future savings' means cuts.

BBC Politics

@BBCPolitics

4 months

Labour intends to pay for its NHS and school breakfast plans through future savings to public spending if it wins power, Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves says

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@James_CrBS7

9 months

I'm glad to hear about some (long overdue) progress on bus franchising in the region

Alex Seabrook❗️

@AlexGSeabrook

9 months

New: West of England mayor Dan Norris has been talking to Andy Burnham about bus franchising And he's asked Weca staff to prepare a report on franchising to be ready in the new year 👀

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@James_CrBS7

10 days

So not only have @UKLabour published a bland, uninspiring manifesto, you can't even trust it as the man on the front cover is a known liar! If you want real change this election, you need to vote for @thegreenparty

George Aylett

@GeorgeAylett

10 days

In 2020, Keir Starmer promised to deliver 10 pledges to ‘maintain Labour’s radical values.. so that we can advance the interests of the people our party was created to serve’. I’ve cross-referenced the 10 pledges with Labour’s 2024 manifesto.. Every pledge has been broken.

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@James_CrBS7

4 months

What's the point in a regulator that doesn't want to regulate? Time to stop humouring this farce, we need to nationalise water and the @TheGreenParty are pledging to do just that

Feargal Sharkey

@Feargal_Sharkey

4 months

We finally have it, the truth. @Ofwat tells select committee @CommonsEFRA it can't use all of it's legal powers to regulate water companies as it would force them into bankruptcy. So we let them blatantly and deliberately pollute the environment. 🤬🤬

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

3 months

Great article here. People often forget that cars are tools, and sometimes there are better tools for traveling. In the @bristolgreen party we want to see a better balance of transport options in our city and if you want that too, then its time to #VoteGreen

Ed Plowden

@EdPlowden

3 months

“Cars are great. Cars are awful. Cars can boost liberty. Cars can destroy it. Cars can help the economy. Cars can undermine it. It is largely a question of where”. Boost walking and cycling in towns and cities, urges UK government adviser

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@James_CrBS7

9 months

If you believe that the £36 billion from the HS2 cancellation will be allocated to other transport projects, I have a bridge to sell you.

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@James_CrBS7

7 months

It's disappointing to hear about yet more issues with the tier scooter rollout, and once again still no comment from the metro Mayor?

Cllr David Wilcox

@David_on_a_bike

7 months

There seems to be a distinct lack of @tier_mobility scooters available in Bristol this morning. I shall make some enquiries.

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

5 months

Within 8 hours of @UKLabour ditching their green investment pledge, it's announced we've passed the 1.5 threshold. Time to get serious on climate change. If you want green, you need to vote @green

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@James_CrBS7

6 months

You do get the feeling that @votedannorris stood to be metro mayor more because he saw a route back to being MP, and less about being a regional leader

Tristan Cork Post

@TristanCorkPost

6 months

BREAKING: West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris puts his name forward to be Labour's General Election candidate against Jacob Rees Mogg & could fight Kingswood by-election first too You'll have questions no doubt: full story here👇

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@James_CrBS7

1 month

@MK_14389 @bristolgreen Hi Miha, whilst the greens have the largest number of councillors, we don't have a majority on the council. This means we need (and want) to collaborate with other parties to solve the cities problems. This is why Labour's attitude is a shame, it's not putting the city first

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@James_CrBS7

1 month

This is why we protest and boycott. The Israeli state's isn't trying to save the hostages, they are just committing acts of violence on the Palestinian people. Pretending that's fine and normal is just an endorsement of the violence This is why we need a #CeasefireNOW

Hamzé Attar

@hamzattar

1 month

Haim Rubinstein, the spokesman of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum representing the families of the hostages:

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@James_CrBS7

4 months

The absolute nonsense in parliament tonight is the most stark example of how politics in this country works: Effective action gets swamped by politicking, parlour games and pantomimes, meanwhile the real people who are affected end up being forgotten

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

3 years

@mrjamesob Didn't you prefer him as an option to Jeremy Corbyn?

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

1 month

To be honest, it's crazy that you needed to ask for permission for tables outside anyway? It should have been tacit consent with enforcement able to withdraw it for nuisance use

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

10 days

For who? Because nothing you've said for the last several years suggests it's for working people. For a party that actually has a plan to make working people better off, you should vote for @TheGreenParty

Keir Starmer

@Keir_Starmer

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Wealth creation is my number one priority.

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@James_CrBS7

1 month

And just like that, the illusion that the UK government believes in a rules based international order falls apart. You can't pick and choose when international law applies and when it doesn't. Otherwise, it's not justice, it's just another weapon to keep people in line

Declassified UK

@declassifiedUK

1 month

🚨Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell says the International Criminal Court (ICC) does not have jurisdiction in Israel, and argues that today's arrest applications are unhelpful. #DCUKParliament

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@James_CrBS7

25 days

That's easy: he's lying! He's been lying for years, he's an incredibly dishonest politician

Jessica Elgot

@jessicaelgot

25 days

NEW - Keir Starmer says “no decision has been taken to bar Diane Abbott from standing.” What is going on??

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@James_CrBS7

3 years

@isaac_kh HS2 is a good idea and we should expand high speed rail in the country as much as possible

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@James_CrBS7

2 months

This shows why the @UKLabour announcement is good, but far from perfect. The railway industry is a leaky boat, why pledge to fix the holes except for one? Especially bizarre considering they'll abolish leasehold for being exploitative. Why not extend the same principle here?

Saul Staniforth

@SaulStaniforth

2 months

Don't know what Rolling Stock leasing companies are? What they do? Who owns them? In this audio clip from 2022 Eddie Dempsey from the @RMTunion explains all. The question today is, why is the Labour leadership committed to keeping them?

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@James_CrBS7

3 months

‘We’re ready to make another leap’: Greens eye victory in Bristol council election

As the largest group on the council the party’s hopes of victory are high and candidates are relishing the battle to win power

www.theguardian.com

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

4 months

The end result? A waste of time and a nothing motion not worth the paper it's written on. Meanwhile innocent Palestinians are being killed indiscriminately

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

3 years

@michaeljswalker That also relies on the government succeeding with their target, which based on their previous promises (the testing capacity and PPE shortages springing to mind), is unlikely. Wouldn't be surprised to see some creative maths regarding vaccination rates though!

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

2 years

@AyoCaesar @DavidLammy Good fucking article ash *Instantly banned*

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@James_CrBS7

5 months

The Tories can't be dreading opposition too much, seeing as a little light touch criticism can get @UKLabour to change course! If you want more choice than a Tory in a red or blue rosette, you should vote @TheGreenParty

Guardian news

@guardiannews

5 months

Starmer to scale back home insulation scheme as part of green policy U-turn

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

7 months

Please, if you are able, donate to help Barton House residents who have been affected

The Bristol Cable

@TheBristolCable

7 months

📢 #Bristol ! We're doing a 24hr crowdfunder for supplies needed by #BartonHouse residents. We've been in touch with the locals running things on the ground, and will be taking supplies to Cafe Conscious tomorrow. ❤️Donate here:

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

6 months

It is unsurprising but still disappointing that @UKLabour are walking back one of the best parts of their policy platform. Their 'death by a thousand cuts' approach to their own policy platform doesn't bode well for if they win the election

John Rentoul

@JohnRentoul

6 months

Starmer finally explicit re £28bn Green investment: “If the fiscal rules don’t allow it it then we’ll borrow less”

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@James_CrBS7

4 months

In other news: man upset to learn he must reap what he sows. The Tories have caused this funding crisis, if you want local councils to be funded properly, vote @TheGreenParty Rishi Sunak criticises local councils for requesting steep council tax rises

Rishi Sunak criticises local authorities for requesting steep council tax rises

Criticism comes as councils struggle to cope with shortfalls that have left several on brink of bankruptcy

www.theguardian.com

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

9 days

Are you a small Business and you've been looking to reduce you carbon emissions? @BristolCouncil can help! The new #GreenerHighStreets Grant launched this week. You can get up to £5,000 in funding to help reduce carbon emissions and cut bills

Greener High Streets Grant launches

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

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@TonyDDyer and @bristolgreen Councillors have been doing amazing work with residents in South Bristol The liveable neighborhood trial there is going to make a fantastic difference in people's lives and I'm looking forward to seeing the scheme progress with community at its heart

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@TonyDDyer

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

2 months

@the_transit_guy These five bungalows by Bristol Parkway. 5 minutes walk from a station then 15 minutes to the city centre, or 1:15 to London Paddington or Birmingham. Should be terraces or flats at the least! Same principle can be applied to a lot of Stoke Gifford nearby too

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@James_CrBS7

9 months

Have you heard about Bristol’s Quality of Life survey? It’s a chance to give the council your views on what it’s like living in Bristol. We want to make sure that every community has their say. Make sure you fill out the survey by 23 October

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@James_CrBS7

1 year

My most slacker culture opinion is if politicians have time to write a book whilst in office, they aren't working hard enough

Wes Streeting

@wesstreeting

1 year

This has been a labour of love for the past year. I've laughed and cried talking to members of my family about our past. I'm now ready to share some stories about growing up and escaping poverty that I've never told before. You can pre-order here:

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

2 months

Unions would be best off to disaffiliate and support candidates on a case by case basis rather than sticking to one party

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

1 month

@Victoria_Spratt is bang on here. Rent controls are like throwing a drowning man a life ring. It won't get him out of the water, but it will buy you time. Renters need positive action that will provide immediate relief, whilst we tackle the supply issues of the #HousingCrisis

PoliticsJOE

@PoliticsJOE_UK

1 month

Britain's housing crisis is the biggest proof of the failure of neoliberal economics. Bringing back rent controls is the first step to fixing the problem, @Victoria_Spratt says.

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@James_CrBS7

1 year

Cruel, illegal, and stupid. The sooner this vicious and bitter government ends, the better

RMT

@RMTunion

1 year

So, you need to travel to another station to buy your ticket, but you can't travel to another station without a ticket? Surely we should just #SaveTicketOffices ?

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@James_CrBS7

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@SeventiesLegend @bristol_pip @RobBryher Very nice! I'll keep an eye for it tomorrow when I'm out and about

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@James_CrBS7

3 years

@DaveWardGS @tribunemagazine Could the CWU not help with this?? Set up your own media organisation, maybe in partnership with other unions??

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

3 months

In Britain, the government relies on the French to make sure workers get a day off every two weeks

Joel Hills

@ITVJoel

3 months

France’s Maritime Minister says it’s “dangerous” and “not moral” for P&O to ask crew to work for 17 weeks without a day off. The law in France now limits the time crew can work to 2 consecutive weeks. P&O Ferries hasn’t responded but has said previously its crew are well-rested

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

4 months

This would end up being a waste of time. There'd be one assembly that would come up with the 'wrong' answer and that would be that. Tokenism at its best!

Josh Self

@Josh_Self_

4 months

NEW: Labour will introduce citizens' assemblies to decide contentious issues, such as Lords reform and housebuilding Sue Gray has told @TomBaldwin66 of the “transformational” success of bodies in Ireland that built consensus for constitutional change

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

11 months

Putting aside that this definitely isn't a good use of the PM's time, there's an estimated 27,000 public parks and green spaces in the UK. That means 1 new chessboard for every 270 parks in the country! An pointless intervention from a pointless government!

Ellen Milligan

@EllenAMilligan

11 months

Exclusive: Rishi Sunak’s plans for a Great British chess revival - Gov will financially back England’s chess teams for the first time - 100 chess boards to be rolled out in parks - drive for more chess in state schools

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

2 years

Just read 1.3 million people will pushed into 'absolute poverty' in April That will bring the total number classed like that to 12.5 million. That's nearly 1 in 5 people in the UK, what the fuck

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@James_CrBS7

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Also, this just doesn't make sense, as if they'd invested in their infrastructure 'when they were meant to', they wouldn't be paying the fines! Instead, they chose to to play the part of parasite, and now are crying crocodile tears that the cash cow is drying up

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@James_CrBS7

2 months

@ZackPolanski Well done Zack!

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@James_CrBS7

2 years

'congratulate our next prime minister'

Keir Starmer

@Keir_Starmer

2 years

I'd like to congratulate our next Prime Minister Liz Truss as she prepares for office. But after 12 years of the Tories all we have to show for it is low wages, high prices, and a Tory cost of living crisis. Only Labour can deliver the fresh start our country needs.

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@James_CrBS7

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Starmer is the king of the sycophants! His domestic policy is guided through lobbying and corporate hospitality, and it appears his foreign policy is now guided by the conservatives! I bet he'll be happy to follow every US request without question when he's PM too!

Tom Mills

@ta_mills

5 months

‘When Rishi Sunak became PM I had a phone call with him… [&] we agreed that we would robustly challenge each other on the politics of the day, but that when it comes to national security, issues of defence of the country, that we would seek to cooperate & work together.’

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@James_CrBS7

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@AdamPugh Solidarity Adam

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@James_CrBS7

2 years

Just came through my door in Bristol 🤮

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@James_CrBS7

1 year

It would be much more useful spending the money on making the buses more reliable so you can spend less time waiting for the bus and more time enjoying your birthday!

BBC Radio Bristol

@BBCRB

1 year

Yep, you read that right 🎟 You'll be able to travel on buses in our area *for free* during your birthday month. £8 million has been put aside by West of England Mayor Dan Norris to pay for it.

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@James_CrBS7

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@ArianaGrande

Given To Live

@giventoliveuk

7 years

Crowdfunding right now so we can carry on changing lives, making dreams come true! #makeithappenagain 💃🏼💥💃🏼RT pls!

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@James_CrBS7

1 year

Getting on a train in Bristol and getting off in Europe would be an absolute dream

Jon Stone

@joncstone

1 year

it's key to remember that this was *actually built*. there is a link from the channel tunnel to the west coast mainline. British Rail invested £140m before it was privatised. the trains were built! but services never ran because operators didn't consider them commercially viable

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@James_CrBS7

1 year

Vote conservative for disdain, vote labour for worthless platitudes

Teachers Talk Radio

@TTRadioOfficial

1 year

Reeves added: “I’ve also always been very clear that Labour’s fiscal rules are absolutely non-negotiable. “But unlike the Conservatives, myself and my colleagues would sit down with workers in the NHS, in our schools and negotiate, whereas this Government refuses to do that”

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@James_CrBS7

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Feels like we're starting to drag the goalposts off the pitch... Only @TheGreenParty commits to nationalising our failing water companies and stopping sewage being dumped in our waterways

Ofwat considers cutting sewage fines for financially struggling water firms

Regulator understood to be looking at ‘recovery regime’ for Thames Water and others in sector

www.theguardian.com

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

2 years

@lacanian_bimbo Go to a&e Anna xx

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James Crawford

@James_CrBS7

8 months

I support the Workers' Plan for Steel. We need major investment now and our politicians need to be clear about where they stand on the future of steel and our communities. I just signed @UniteEconomy 's petition. Join the campaign: via @megaphoneuk

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@James_CrBS7

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@joerayment91 I am not sure, however I'm happy to try to find this out and get back to you

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@James_CrBS7

2 years

Liz Truss will cancel HS2 I bet, that'll cut spending without having to walk back tax cuts

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@James_CrBS7

2 years

Thing is, the point of civilization IS to make things easier for the next generation down the line? Like, yes, your life was harder, and your collective effort was meant to make the next generations life easier

Adam Crafton

@AdamCrafton_

2 years

Philosophical question for older people: how do you stop yourself becoming like this, constantly believing everything was harder, arguing your effort was greater?

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