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London needs opt out clause from Govt’s garden extension plans

17 April 2013

London Green Party Assembly Member Jenny Jones responds to House of Commons vote on plans to allow garden extensions without planning permission.

Minimum wage rise will drive up benefit bill, living wage could save £2bn

15 April 2013

Raising the minimum wage below inflation in October 2013 will increase the need for low paid workers to claim in-work benefits like housing benefit, Jenny Jones has warned.

West Central select candidate for Marylebone High Street By-Election

11 April 2013

Long-time Westminster resident Hugh Small has been selected as the Green Party candidate for the by-election in Marylebone High Street Ward taking place on Thursday 2nd May.

London Green Party and Move Your Money Team-up to Promote Ethical Banking

26 March 2013

All local London Green Parties are switching their accounts to socially responsible banks as part of the Move Your Money campaign’s “Switch and Tell” month – and they are calling on their local Councils to do the same.

Jenny Jones: Can you spare an hour to get a Green Voice back in Islington Council?

20 March 2013

London Assembly Member Jenny Jones has called on anyone who wants a Green Voice back in Islington Council to donate just an hour or two of their time in these key final hours before the by-election.

Greens out in force to Save the Whittington

20 March 2013

Green Party Leader Natalie Bennett marched alongside residents and Green Party activists campaigning against the sell off of the Whittington Hospital in Islington

Islington Greens lodge formal complaint after £10,000 tree axed

15 March 2013

Islington Green Party have lodged a formal complaint after Labour Councillors ordered that a £10,000 pear tree be felled against the advice of their own tree officers.

London MEP joins call for Green Party access to TV 'leaders' debates'