14 June 2022 / 14 June 2022 by London Green Party
London Greens have attacked conversion therapy as an abusive practice, and that everyone, including trans people, should be protected from it. Green London Assembly member Caroline Russell called on the London Assembly Chair to write to Ministers outlining its opposition to conversion therapy. 15 per cent of trans Londoners have been offered or have experienced […]
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6 June 2022 / 6 June 2022 by London Green Party
The Mayor of London has u-turned on his support for expanding Gatwick Airport. Green Assembly Member Zack Polanski pushed the Mayor to reject plans to develop Gatwick’s second runway, a policy the mayor had previously lobbied for. The mayor told AMs “I’m against expansion” and added that expansion plans should be “reduced” to meet zero carbon […]
30 May 2022 / 30 May 2022 by London Green Party
Under the present first-past-the-post (FPTP) voting system, Greens ran a good race in the local elections earlier this month. But Greens could have done even better under a fairer voting system that accurately reflected the opinions of voters.Benali Hamdache, new Green councillor for Islington, told the Islington Tribune: “[Under PR], we’d have something like six Lib Dems, six Conservatives, 11 […]
23 May 2022 / 23 May 2022 by London Green Party
The recent local elections saw historic gains across the country for the Green Party, with the capital turned into a red and green city. London assembly member Zack Polanski has been reflecting on a year of hard work and kept promises. From the start, Polanski insisted that ‘the climate crisis is always centred in decisions.’ […]
16 May 2022 / 16 May 2022 by London Green Party
Idling cars contributes to health problems and air pollution in the capital – but far too little is being done, according to London Greens. The Mayor issued a high air pollution warnings in March – but a report in MyLondon has found that almost half of councils have not used their powers to stop car engine idling since 2013. Idling contributes to diseases such as asthma and lung […]
10 May 2022 / 10 May 2022 by London Green Party
Greens in Islington have been celebrating after winning all three seats in the Highbury ward. Greens are now Labour’s main opposition over the next four years. Caroline Russell retained her seat for the third local election in a row, and is joined by Benali Hamdache and Ernestas Armstrong-Jegorovas in the Town Hall. “Islington voters have […]
2 May 2022 / 2 May 2022 by London Green Party
The Mayor’s Housing Strategy is outdated and not fit for purpose, says Sian Berry. The London Assembly member has urged the Mayor to update his Housing Strategy in light of the many changes since it was first published, four years ago. Sian said: “Too many Londoners are struggling in homes that do not meet basic standards. Overcrowding is becoming even more […]
26 April 2022 / 26 April 2022 by London Green Party
Croydon’s Labour run council has axed its Meals on Wheels service, which will impact on the lives of vulnerable and elderly residents. According to a report in Inside Croydon https://insidecroydon.com/2022/04/16/labour-axed-meals-on-wheels-service-to-save-just-24000/ , the net saving is just £24,000, a tiny amount of the council’s budget. The ending of the service will lead to 22 job losses and the […]
25 April 2022 / 25 April 2022 by London Green Party
The Green mayoral candidate for Hackney has said that, if elected, she would “really put the power back to the people”. Zoe Garbett says she will make residents an essential part of the decision making process, not just a token afterthought, with plans that include a citizens’ assembly. Zoe would tackle the cost of living crisis by exempting the poorest from council tax and reducing rent for council tenants, while making Hackney […]
Londoners shouldn’t have to live in fear of going outside because of air pollution. That’s the message from Green assembly member Zack Polanski after the capital was hit with another high pollution alert last week. The warning was the first since August 2020 with the Mayor, Sadiq Khan, blaming a combination of local emissions and […]
