“Privatisation was the experiment — and it’s failed. We have water companies pumping sewage into our rivers and charging us extra for the privilege.”
Zack Polanski says it’s time to bring water back into public hands on #BBCPoliticsNorth.
Zack Polanski says it’s time to bring water back into public hands on #BBCPoliticsNorth.
October 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“Privatisation was the experiment — and it’s failed. We have water companies pumping sewage into our rivers and charging us extra for the privilege.”
Zack Polanski says it’s time to bring water back into public hands on #BBCPoliticsNorth.
Zack Polanski says it’s time to bring water back into public hands on #BBCPoliticsNorth.
18 months ago when I rocked up for my debut as a @greenparty.org.uk councillor on #BBCPoliticsNorth, I’d never have thought that by now we’d have @zackpolanski.bsky.social being asked by @bbcrichardmoss.bsky.social about Greens possibly running Newcastle Council in May…. but that just happened! 👀
October 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
18 months ago when I rocked up for my debut as a @greenparty.org.uk councillor on #BBCPoliticsNorth, I’d never have thought that by now we’d have @zackpolanski.bsky.social being asked by @bbcrichardmoss.bsky.social about Greens possibly running Newcastle Council in May…. but that just happened! 👀
On the basis of the predicted national vote share the Greens came second on Thursday. In Newcastle they topped the poll.
#bbcpoliticsnorth to @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social of
@nclgreenparty.bsky.social : "You're confident that @zackpolanski.bsky.social is the right leader for your party?"
lol
#bbcpoliticsnorth to @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social of
@nclgreenparty.bsky.social : "You're confident that @zackpolanski.bsky.social is the right leader for your party?"
lol
May 10, 2026 at 10:57 AM
On the basis of the predicted national vote share the Greens came second on Thursday. In Newcastle they topped the poll.
#bbcpoliticsnorth to @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social of
@nclgreenparty.bsky.social : "You're confident that @zackpolanski.bsky.social is the right leader for your party?"
lol
#bbcpoliticsnorth to @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social of
@nclgreenparty.bsky.social : "You're confident that @zackpolanski.bsky.social is the right leader for your party?"
lol
@nclgreenparty.bsky.social candidate and #Majority leader @jamiedriscoll.bsky.social takes aim at wealth extractors in North East.
#BBCPoliticsNorth
#BBCPoliticsNorth
February 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM
@nclgreenparty.bsky.social candidate and #Majority leader @jamiedriscoll.bsky.social takes aim at wealth extractors in North East.
#BBCPoliticsNorth
#BBCPoliticsNorth
Reform Party scrapping all environmentally friendly policies in Durham & here a Reform councillor disagrees with all the best scientific minds in the world! Labour MP's face says it all!
Can you imagine if these idiots ran the COUNTRY?!
#BBCPoliticsNorth #BBCNEWS
Can you imagine if these idiots ran the COUNTRY?!
#BBCPoliticsNorth #BBCNEWS
September 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Reform Party scrapping all environmentally friendly policies in Durham & here a Reform councillor disagrees with all the best scientific minds in the world! Labour MP's face says it all!
Can you imagine if these idiots ran the COUNTRY?!
#BBCPoliticsNorth #BBCNEWS
Can you imagine if these idiots ran the COUNTRY?!
#BBCPoliticsNorth #BBCNEWS
Our councillor @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social was on #BBCPoliticsNorth this weekend, talking about why we need more money going into the hands of ordinary people and community groups. Only @greenparty.org.uk has the guts to introduce the tax reforms that will make this possible.
June 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Our councillor @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social was on #BBCPoliticsNorth this weekend, talking about why we need more money going into the hands of ordinary people and community groups. Only @greenparty.org.uk has the guts to introduce the tax reforms that will make this possible.
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters on #BBCPoliticsNorth discussing antisocial behaviour, littering, taking pride in where we live, and how the Greens are already making a difference in Newcastle!
March 31, 2026 at 10:34 AM
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters on #BBCPoliticsNorth discussing antisocial behaviour, littering, taking pride in where we live, and how the Greens are already making a difference in Newcastle!
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters on #BBCPoliticsNorth discussing devolution, mayor's ability to advocate for their region, and concerns about their scrutiny.
December 2, 2025 at 9:03 AM
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters on #BBCPoliticsNorth discussing devolution, mayor's ability to advocate for their region, and concerns about their scrutiny.
"About 35% of children in Newcastle are growing up in poverty, which is absolutely disgraceful"
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters appeared on #BBCPoliticsNorth on Sunday to discuss the upcoming budget and what the Chancellor should do to alleviate poverty in Newcastle.
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters appeared on #BBCPoliticsNorth on Sunday to discuss the upcoming budget and what the Chancellor should do to alleviate poverty in Newcastle.
November 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
"About 35% of children in Newcastle are growing up in poverty, which is absolutely disgraceful"
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters appeared on #BBCPoliticsNorth on Sunday to discuss the upcoming budget and what the Chancellor should do to alleviate poverty in Newcastle.
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters appeared on #BBCPoliticsNorth on Sunday to discuss the upcoming budget and what the Chancellor should do to alleviate poverty in Newcastle.
This was a strange question to be asked of me on #BBCPoliticsNorth yesterday.
As Greens in Newcastle, we’re building support in working class communities right across the city.
With people from a range of backgrounds, with common concerns about the impact of cuts and the cost of living.
As Greens in Newcastle, we’re building support in working class communities right across the city.
With people from a range of backgrounds, with common concerns about the impact of cuts and the cost of living.
Politics North on BBC this morning was wild. Richard Moss turned to Nick Hartley and was like "Reform seem to speak for working class voters. You only win in affluent areas, yes?" And Hartley was like "I have literally been the cllr for Byker for two years"
May 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
This was a strange question to be asked of me on #BBCPoliticsNorth yesterday.
As Greens in Newcastle, we’re building support in working class communities right across the city.
With people from a range of backgrounds, with common concerns about the impact of cuts and the cost of living.
As Greens in Newcastle, we’re building support in working class communities right across the city.
With people from a range of backgrounds, with common concerns about the impact of cuts and the cost of living.
I spoke to #BBCPoliticsNorth this weekend on why we need to end austerity for councils and how @greenparty.org.uk policy and a wealth tax can help us do this.
Community groups have been plugging the gaps for long enough.
Now’s the time to invest in them.
Community groups have been plugging the gaps for long enough.
Now’s the time to invest in them.
Our councillor @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social was on #BBCPoliticsNorth this weekend, talking about why we need more money going into the hands of ordinary people and community groups. Only @greenparty.org.uk has the guts to introduce the tax reforms that will make this possible.
June 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I spoke to #BBCPoliticsNorth this weekend on why we need to end austerity for councils and how @greenparty.org.uk policy and a wealth tax can help us do this.
Community groups have been plugging the gaps for long enough.
Now’s the time to invest in them.
Community groups have been plugging the gaps for long enough.
Now’s the time to invest in them.
#BBCPoliticsNorth North East and Cumbria
Talking about sewage spills, yet no Green Party representative on the panel, instead you have a Reform councillor, which doesn't really make sense!!
BBC once again giving Reform a larger platform than both the Lib Dems and Green parties! 🙄
Talking about sewage spills, yet no Green Party representative on the panel, instead you have a Reform councillor, which doesn't really make sense!!
BBC once again giving Reform a larger platform than both the Lib Dems and Green parties! 🙄
March 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
#BBCPoliticsNorth North East and Cumbria
Talking about sewage spills, yet no Green Party representative on the panel, instead you have a Reform councillor, which doesn't really make sense!!
BBC once again giving Reform a larger platform than both the Lib Dems and Green parties! 🙄
Talking about sewage spills, yet no Green Party representative on the panel, instead you have a Reform councillor, which doesn't really make sense!!
BBC once again giving Reform a larger platform than both the Lib Dems and Green parties! 🙄
"The cheapest lowest band in Newcastle will still be paying more [council tax] than the F band in Westminster which is still insane"
South Jesmond Cllr Sarah Peters on #BBCPoliticsNorth comments on the budget's proposed council tax changes and how it still doesn't fix a fundamentally broken system.
South Jesmond Cllr Sarah Peters on #BBCPoliticsNorth comments on the budget's proposed council tax changes and how it still doesn't fix a fundamentally broken system.
November 26, 2025 at 8:59 AM
"The cheapest lowest band in Newcastle will still be paying more [council tax] than the F band in Westminster which is still insane"
South Jesmond Cllr Sarah Peters on #BBCPoliticsNorth comments on the budget's proposed council tax changes and how it still doesn't fix a fundamentally broken system.
South Jesmond Cllr Sarah Peters on #BBCPoliticsNorth comments on the budget's proposed council tax changes and how it still doesn't fix a fundamentally broken system.
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters joins #BBCPoliticsNorth to discuss the upcoming Town of Culture competition - and why we need to be bolder and braver in how we fund the arts, including lessons from Ireland’s successful Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) scheme.
March 31, 2026 at 4:54 PM
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters joins #BBCPoliticsNorth to discuss the upcoming Town of Culture competition - and why we need to be bolder and braver in how we fund the arts, including lessons from Ireland’s successful Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) scheme.
We’re abandoning those suffering with Long Covid…mother of two Susannah was one of our heroic frontline doctors too…‘100,000 sufferers’ in the region is the estimate! #BBCPoliticsNorth
March 1, 2026 at 10:27 AM
We’re abandoning those suffering with Long Covid…mother of two Susannah was one of our heroic frontline doctors too…‘100,000 sufferers’ in the region is the estimate! #BBCPoliticsNorth
🚨🚆Northern Powerhouse Rail will deliver growth and unlock new opportunities across the North East
I spoke on #BBCPoliticsNorth about how this Government's decision to reopen the full 21 miles of the Leamside Line has the opportunity transform our region's connectivity
I spoke on #BBCPoliticsNorth about how this Government's decision to reopen the full 21 miles of the Leamside Line has the opportunity transform our region's connectivity
January 19, 2026 at 5:52 PM
🚨🚆Northern Powerhouse Rail will deliver growth and unlock new opportunities across the North East
I spoke on #BBCPoliticsNorth about how this Government's decision to reopen the full 21 miles of the Leamside Line has the opportunity transform our region's connectivity
I spoke on #BBCPoliticsNorth about how this Government's decision to reopen the full 21 miles of the Leamside Line has the opportunity transform our region's connectivity
Luke Akehurst (yes, him!) blaming loss of #GortonDentonByElection on “culture-war” issues…dear oh dear! #BBCPoliticsNorth
March 1, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Luke Akehurst (yes, him!) blaming loss of #GortonDentonByElection on “culture-war” issues…dear oh dear! #BBCPoliticsNorth
Disgraceful that #BBCPoliticsNorth interviewed young candidates from all the political parties but missed out the #GreenParty.
October 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Disgraceful that #BBCPoliticsNorth interviewed young candidates from all the political parties but missed out the #GreenParty.
Thank you to #BBCPoliticsNorth for continuing to cover this story.
If we’re serious about greening our energy networks, we need to keep costs low and take people with us.
If we’re serious about greening our energy networks, we need to keep costs low and take people with us.
February 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Thank you to #BBCPoliticsNorth for continuing to cover this story.
If we’re serious about greening our energy networks, we need to keep costs low and take people with us.
If we’re serious about greening our energy networks, we need to keep costs low and take people with us.
Politics North at 10: Job cuts, course closures, strike ballots as Universities face financial problems, what’s the solution? Did a ban on new takeaways in Tyneside cut child obesity. Could free school meals help? With Sam Rushworth, Lewis Bartoli and @lakenutrition.bsky.social #bbcpoliticsnorth
January 19, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Politics North at 10: Job cuts, course closures, strike ballots as Universities face financial problems, what’s the solution? Did a ban on new takeaways in Tyneside cut child obesity. Could free school meals help? With Sam Rushworth, Lewis Bartoli and @lakenutrition.bsky.social #bbcpoliticsnorth
Hapless Reform councillor says it’s ‘fine’ for their prospective candidates to ‘like’ a misogynist/sexist, racist social media post from “5, 10, 20, (50?) years ago!”
🤔
#BBCPoliticsNorth
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#BBCPoliticsNorth
June 21, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Hapless Reform councillor says it’s ‘fine’ for their prospective candidates to ‘like’ a misogynist/sexist, racist social media post from “5, 10, 20, (50?) years ago!”
🤔
#BBCPoliticsNorth
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#BBCPoliticsNorth
Politics North at 10: Spring Statement fallout - welfare cuts, economic prospects, defence dividend. Plus is government’s latest pothole plan a gimmick or is it finally going to fill them? With Simon Clarke, Rachel Featherstone and @alanstricklandmp.bsky.social #bbcpoliticsnorth
March 30, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Politics North at 10: Spring Statement fallout - welfare cuts, economic prospects, defence dividend. Plus is government’s latest pothole plan a gimmick or is it finally going to fill them? With Simon Clarke, Rachel Featherstone and @alanstricklandmp.bsky.social #bbcpoliticsnorth
"What we can do is seek closer cooperation with the EU."
Green councillor @matthewsnedker.bsky.social on the steps we can take to start fixing the damage of Brexit.
Green councillor @matthewsnedker.bsky.social on the steps we can take to start fixing the damage of Brexit.
February 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Good to see @greenparty.org.uk’s Sarah Peters make her first appearance on #BBCPoliticsNorth since being elected as South Jesmond’s first Green councillor.
Rachel Reeves knocked on doors in Jesmond as part of Labour’s failed election campaign. I hope she’s listening 👀
#Budget2026
Rachel Reeves knocked on doors in Jesmond as part of Labour’s failed election campaign. I hope she’s listening 👀
#Budget2026
"About 35% of children in Newcastle are growing up in poverty, which is absolutely disgraceful"
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters appeared on #BBCPoliticsNorth on Sunday to discuss the upcoming budget and what the Chancellor should do to alleviate poverty in Newcastle.
South Jesmond Councillor Sarah Peters appeared on #BBCPoliticsNorth on Sunday to discuss the upcoming budget and what the Chancellor should do to alleviate poverty in Newcastle.
November 26, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Good to see @greenparty.org.uk’s Sarah Peters make her first appearance on #BBCPoliticsNorth since being elected as South Jesmond’s first Green councillor.
Rachel Reeves knocked on doors in Jesmond as part of Labour’s failed election campaign. I hope she’s listening 👀
#Budget2026
Rachel Reeves knocked on doors in Jesmond as part of Labour’s failed election campaign. I hope she’s listening 👀
#Budget2026
Politics North at 10: Reaction to northern transport investment and free school meals expansion; look ahead at spending review. Plus is Kemi Badenoch making any impact in the North? And MPs ask supermarkets to pay farmers more. With Alison Hume and John Stevenson. #bbcpoliticsnorth
June 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Politics North at 10: Reaction to northern transport investment and free school meals expansion; look ahead at spending review. Plus is Kemi Badenoch making any impact in the North? And MPs ask supermarkets to pay farmers more. With Alison Hume and John Stevenson. #bbcpoliticsnorth