Sian Berry MP (@sianberry.bsky.social)

@greenbenali.bsky.social Oct 12, 2026, 7:43 AMReposted by @sianberry.bsky.social

Cutting heat pump subsidies to fund the military

Digging for new oil and gas in the North Sea

Labour’s greenward turn didn’t last long did it? www.theguardian.com/environment/...

@ruthibrandt.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 12:30 PMReposted by @sianberry.bsky.social

I am not going to share that disgusting cartoon that was in the Daily Telegraph. Suffice to say that it was disgusting and deeply offensive.

Here is Jewish and Muslim Greens' joint statement on the matter, and a call to the DT to withdraw it - jewishgreens.greenparty.org.uk/2026/10/11/j...
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@greenparty.org.uk Oct 9, 2026, 7:30 PMReposted by @sianberry.bsky.social

“Burnham wouldn’t be there without Zack, because we won four times as many votes from Labour as Reform.” Green Party Deputy Leader Rachel Millward, on BBC Newsnight, discussing Zack Polanski’s influence on moving Labour to the left.

@sianberry.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 10:36 AM

My reflections this morning, some thoughts on how we build back better from here, and a message to members and constituents. 💚🙏

Sian Berry
Green Party MP for Brighton Pavilion
This morning, in what I know is a very initial and uncomprehensive way, I want to offer some of my personal reflections and thoughts on what we do now, in the wake of both conference, last night's by-election, and following the many powerful and heartfelt messages I have received from residents, constituents and party members in recent days.
I am full of regret for so much that has happened, and very sad Zack is not joining me in Parliament next week. Sincere congratulations to Sagal on winning her seat too.
On the motion, I voted and argued against it because I felt it needed serious amendment, and if not then sending back for more dialogue or voting down. But the clash of conference with an exciting and mobilising by-election campaign meant many of us were persuaded not to campaign publicly for these ends, while proposers were very organised and remained intent upon no changes at all.
I want to take my full share of personal responsibility for the result of all this in the votes at conference. I should have worked harder to persuade more of our leading figures to speak up in a unified way to say that the motion as written was clearly not reflective of our values and policy principles.
Both in the words of the motion and in how they have been heard in the country, I can hear genuine worry about what it means for our communities, and can see genuine damage being done to our strong reputation as a leading, principled and inclusive voice for human rights in Palestine and against the atrocities of the Israeli state.
I regret this hugely, and apologise to members and constituents for where we are now as a party, which I know is causing real concern.

To Green Party members - especially those for whom thoughts of leaving must have crossed their minds in recent days - I say please stay and let us fix this together.
I am very glad that Zack has now said that he would have voted against the motion as it stood, and that he has agreed we have work now to do. We are not at all where we want to be today, but I know we can build from this starting point if we work together in a new spirit.
I stand ready to work with all my colleagues to restore trust in our processes and our party, fix the serious flaws in the motion that was passed, as well as to restore key policies aimed at inclusive peace-building.
And my principles dictate that I will always want to help find a way to do this work through understanding, listening and consensus building.
To my constituents, I want to reassure you this morning that the party's currently stated policy on this issue does not reflect my values, and that it will make no difference to the inclusive way in which I represent our fantastic, diverse, kind and inclusive community here in Brighton.
With love and respect to all, I look forward to important conversations taking place in the coming days and weeks to find a way to make sure our party is again a unified, enthusiastic and very clear voice for understanding, peace and human rights for all people.

@zackpolanski.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 5:16 PMReposted by @sianberry.bsky.social

This is it. The final hours to vote. Greens got 10% here last time. And now we're genuinely on the cusp of winning it. Vote Green in Holborn & St Pancras! 💚

Zack in a group smiling outside Camden square

Zack with a group of volunteers in Covent Garden

Zack with volunteers outside Russell Square

@sianberry.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 7:07 PM

Today marks the third anniversary of the horrific October 7 attacks. In pursuit of peace and justice for Israelis and Palestinians, today I remember those lost, hurt, and taken on that harrowing day.

@carolinerussell.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 9:51 PMReposted by @sianberry.bsky.social

I wanted to speak on an amendment to motion EO2 Zionism is racism at Green Party conference today, but was not called on. I’ve copied over what I would have said in the next posts. I was heartbroken this amendment fell and that the vote went against providing this protection for Jewish members.

Text of amendment 3 to motion EO2 Zionism is racism

Safeguarding Jewish party membership

This amendment is to mitigate the possiblity that this motion could be used to achive indirect discrimination against practising Jews

Add after actions 2. ADD

This motion shall not be used to pressure, proscribe or discipline members based on affiliation with Jewish community institutions, such as synagogues, community centres or denominational groups, that describe themselves as Zionist or used to discipline or sanction Jewish members for expressing views that would be non sanctionable if expressed by non Jewish members such as (such as support for a binational state, or two state solution).

@carolinelucas.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 3:03 PMReposted by @sianberry.bsky.social

My speech from the conference debate on 'Zionism is Racism’ motion

@sianberry.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 3:07 PM

To Jewish members of the Green Party: Assurances, from the motion proposers, that they had no intention for Jewish members to feel targeted for their beliefs or associations have been clear. And if anyone else does try to use it in this way, I will be there for you with my solidarity and support.

Statement reads: As Greens, we will always uphold universal human rights.

We will never tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

We will continue to stand in opposition to genocide, ethnic cleansing, apartheid and the illegal occupation.

We will continue to call out the heinous crimes of the Netanyahu government.

And we will continue to work to ensure that the Green Party is an anti-racist party in every way.

We know there is no conflict between supporting the rights of Palestinians and the rights of Jewish people.

@green-isles.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 7:50 AMReposted by @sianberry.bsky.social

Day 2 of #gpew conference, and the Green Isles stall is going strong. If you're arriving today or still haven't said hello, swing by the stall and pick up the launch issue of Green Isles, 'the New Statesman for the Green movement'.

@carladenyer.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 9:48 PMReposted by @sianberry.bsky.social

My thoughts on tomorrow's conference motion 'Zionism is Racism’

@sianberry.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 9:36 PM

With love and respect to every colleague and fellow member, here is my personal view on motion E02, which Greens are set to debate tomorrow as part of our afternoon plenary.

@zackpolanski.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 6:17 AMReposted by @sianberry.bsky.social

Time and time again when I'm knocking on doors people tell me they've still got their kids living at home with them.

The extreme cost of housing is putting lives on hold across this country.

We need an emergency brake on rents.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

@greenparty.org.uk Oct 1, 2026, 3:30 PMReposted by @sianberry.bsky.social

A £276 increase in bills in January would be the final straw for millions across the country. The Prime Minister must turn words into actions and stop bills going up on his watch.

Green graphic image with Hannah Spencer's photo quoting her: 'The Prime Minister must commit to stopping bills rising'. Full quote reads:

“Andy Burnham keeps talking about giving families breathing space. But actions speak louder than words and bills are still going up on his watch when people can’t afford it.

A £276 increase in January would be the final straw for many people in the constituency I represent and for millions across the country.

The Prime Minister must commit now to stopping bills going up in January, starting with moving more costs off energy bills, properly funding a national home insulation scheme, clamping down on rampant profiteering by energy companies, and rapidly scaling up cheaper, cleaner energy.”

@sianberry.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 1:37 PM

Come to conference in Brighton, help in H&SP or do BOTH, which is surprisingly easy. But please help get our 6th Green MP elected! linktr.ee/HSP_6thGreen...

@alfdubs.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 7:30 PMReposted by @sianberry.bsky.social

I'm so very sad to hear of the death of Esther Ranzen who played an important role in reuniting me with Nicky Winton - the man who saved my life. It's so desperately sad that she couldn't choose assisted dying as was her wish.

@greenparty.org.uk Sep 30, 2026, 11:37 AMReposted by @sianberry.bsky.social

A fairer voting system can't wait until after the next general election. We need electoral reform now.

WE NEED FAIR VOTING BEFORE THE NEXT ELECTION

ELLIE CHOWNS
MP FOR NORTH HEREFORDSHIRE

"The PM cannot acknowledge the unfairness of a system capable of handing power to a government with a minority of the vote share, and then say the answer is to let that happen exactly once more before he fixes it.

Burnham must act with urgency to immediately jumpstart the National Commission, guarantee timely progress, and ensure its recommendations are delivered in time for a fairer voting system to be in place at the next general election."

Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of the Green Party of England and Wales, c/o PO Box Green Party, London, SE1P 6YL

@sianberry.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 6:20 PM

Oh I could not be sadder at this news. An incredible campaigning broadcaster. I remember vividly the impact of Childline when I was very young, and recently Dame Esther was a dedicated supporter of the assisted dying work I was involved in. Huge love to all her family. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cq...

@sianberry.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 4:32 PM

I have said before and will again: any electoral reform commission must NOT rule out a change of system BEFORE the next election if needed. We cannot risk a minority vote handing a huge majority to any party that would take a shredder to democracy itself.

@carolinelucas.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 4:03 PMReposted by @sianberry.bsky.social

So let’s see practical steps to rejoin asap. As global insecurity grows, anything less simply won’t do