Labour councillor on Newham council has joined the Green Party 3 July 2024 / 3 July 2024 by Colin Boyle Cllr Areeq Chowdhury, who has represented Canning Town North ward since May 2022, has left Labour to join the Green Party. Cllr Chowdhury said his decision to leave Labour for the Green Party is “due to three key reasons – Palestine, anti-racism, and integrity”. Cllr Chowdhury said: “I believe strongly in the need to oppose […] Read more »
Green Party standing in every London General Election Constituency 8 June 2024 / 13 June 2024 by Colin Boyle The London Green Party is proud to announce that we are confirmed as standing candidates in all 75 London constituencies for the General Election on 4th July. This comprehensive participation underscores our commitment to offering real hope and real change for the future of London. By fielding candidates across the city, we aim to provide […] Read more »
Nathalie Bienfait Appointed As Lead on Tower Hamlets Environment SCRUTINY Committee 18 May 2024 / 18 May 2024 by Colin Boyle At the Tower Hamlets Council Annual General Meeting on 15-May, Green Party Councillor Nathalie Bienfait was voted in as the lead on the Environment & Climate Emergency Scrutiny Committee. Councillor Bienfait’s appointment reflects her strong commitment to environmental issues and to the Green Party’s principle of seeking to work constructively with other parties. Read more »
Zoë Garbett becomes Green Assembly Member 7 May 2024 / 18 May 2024 by Matt Edwards Zoë Garbett, Green councillor for Dalston in Hackney and the Green Party’s 2024 candidate for Mayor of London, has stepped into a new role as one of London’s three Green London Assembly Members after Siân Berry has stepped aside. Siân stepped aside on Tuesday 7th May to allow Zoë to take up one of the […] Read more »
ITV Mayoral Debate – Zoë Shines Bright 16 April 2024 / 17 April 2024 by London Green Party Watch the full debate at: https://www.itv.com/news/london/2024-04-16/the-london-debate-mayoral-candidates-go-head-to-head-to-win-your-vote Snippet from X below: Read more »
“The time is now.” – Green Party launches manifesto for London. 8 April 2024 / 16 April 2024 by London Green Party Green Party launches its London Manifesto in Walthamstow today with a commitment to deal with the housing crisis, cutting daily living costs for Londoners and making the city safer. Zoë Garbett, who is standing as the Green Party’s candidate for Mayor of London, said: “London isn’t working for too many people in our city. We […] Read more »
Zoë on policing 22 March 2024 / 16 April 2024 by London Green Party London needs a Mayor that will hold The Met Police to account: Green Party candidate for Mayor of London Zoë Garbett has already delivered in Hackney and is ready to do this for London. Video on London Green Party YouTube Read more »
Casey Review one year on – Green Mayoral candidate calls out lack of progress 20 March 2024 / 20 March 2024 by London Green Party On the first anniversary of the publication of the Casey Review, the Green Party’s candidate for Mayor of London has called out the lack of progress and says acknowledging the issues is the first step to rebuilding trust. The report, which was published on 21 March 2023, describes The Met as being institutionally racist, misogynist, […] Read more »
Zoë responds to tube strike 20 March 2024 / 20 March 2024 by Matt Edwards Zoë Garbett, the Green Party candidate for Mayor of London, has responded to the announcement of strike action by London underground train drivers scheduled in April and May. Zoë said, “The results of this ballot by ASLEF are convincing – it is clear train drivers are very unhappy with the way Transport for London is […] Read more »
“No Londoner should live in a cold, damp, mouldy, draughty home” : Green Mayoral Candidate 14 March 2024 / 16 March 2024 by London Green Party Zoë Garbett, the Green Party candidate for Mayor of London, has pledged to tackle poor quality housing across London. Zoë, who is also a councillor for Dalston in Hackney, has pledged to prioritise action to improving housing standards by addressing issues like damp and poor insulation. She said, “No Londoner should live in a cold, […] Read more »
