Burnham byelection: the small town that could decide next PM – The Latest https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/may/15/burnham-byelection-the-small-town-that-could-decide-next-pm-the-latest #LabourPartyLeadership #AndyBurnham #UkNews #KeirStarmer #WesStreeting #Politics #ReformUk #NigelFarage #GreaterManchester #Labour #Byelections #LocalPolitics #LocalGovernment #Society

Greens suggest they will properly contest byelection in blow for Burnham https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/15/greens-properly-contest-byelection-makerfield-burnham #Byelections #AndyBurnham #GreenParty #Labour #Politics #GreaterManchester #ReformUk #UkNews #LocalPolitics

Kyrgyzstan Seeks Foreign Teachers to Ease Education Staff Shortage

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://timesca.com/kyrgyzstan-seeks-foreign-teachers-to-ease-education-staff-shortage/

I often get asked why more Green Party peeps aren't here on the Fediverse. 🤔 Don't we value what this platform stands for? Decentralisation, no ads, no algorithm. It all aligns so well with green politics! 🌱

In my district (Stroud, UK – 126k people), I'd guess maybe only three or four use the Fedi. None regularly. 😶 Whereas half the adult population uses Facebook daily. This is where I hit a brick wall every time I ask the party for greater presence here.

Green Party politics is all about impact, not purity. 💚 If we, as councillors, want to do stuff, save a local pub, organise an event, or challenge a planning decision, the party needs to reach the people affected, and sadly they're on Facebook. A platform I personally detest. 🙅‍♂️ So posting there isn't an endorsement of Meta; it's simply where the people are, and that's where the resources get put. 😔

The evidence also shows door-knocking, leaflets, and face-to-face conversations still way outperform digital for changing minds. 🗣️ Localism: showing up where people actually live is in the Green Party's DNA. 🏡

I'm here because running an instance is a hobby, and the Fedi connects me with other activists, journalists, tech experts, thinkers, as well as a few like-minded councillors. 🤝 This is more about networking, isn't it? Not outreach so much.

I'd love to see more Greens here too. But I think the reality is that the Green Party focus is going to have to be where our communities are, which I think is right, but sad too. 😔🌍

#GreenParty #Fediverse #LocalPolitics #CommunityOrganising #Stroud #DigitalStrategy #ImpactNotPurity

Tajikistan Officially Confirms Deportation of Afghan Refugees

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://timesca.com/tajikistan-officially-confirms-deportation-of-afghan-refugees/

Kazakhstan Rules Out Fines for Not Voting in Elections

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-rules-out-fines-for-not-voting-in-elections/

Kazakhstan Renews Debate Over Stray Animals After Parliament Approves Euthanasia Amendments

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-renews-debate-over-stray-animals-after-parliament-approves-euthanasia-amendments/

Newly elected Reform councillor resigns after social media claims https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/11/newly-elected-reform-councillor-resigns-stuart-prior-social-media #ReformUk #UkNews #Essex #LocalPolitics #Politics #LocalGovernment