Green Party policies for London 2008
"A greener London is a more affordable, more secure London. Our policies will reduce London's carbon footprint and also make life more affordable for everyone who lives here."
Sian Berry, Green Mayor of London candidate
Our key policies for a greener, more affordable London:
- Free insulation available to everyone.
- A living wage of at least £7.20 for the poorest paid.
- More affordable housing - 60% of all new homes.
- 20p off all bus and off-peak tube fares.
- Cheap loans for renewable energy generation.
- A bigger say for small business - 50% of space in new developments to be small units at affordable rents.
- No airport expansion.
- Tube PPPs and rail services in London brought back into public control.
- Public transport and bikes before new roads.
- People-friendly speed limits - 20 mph everywhere except a small number of major routes.
Find out more about our policies for London in the 2008 election in our manifesto pages below:
- Tackling climate change in London
- A 20-20 vision for transport
- Real public services
- A more resilient economy for the future
- Equality and diversity
- Better, more affordable housing
- Policing and drugs
- A healthier London for everyone
- Good, local food for all Londoners
- Better spaces and places
- Reducing waste in London
- Animal welfare
- Democracy and openness
