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23 April 2007 by sianberry
After 18 years in prison, including 12 years in solitary confinement for telling the world that Israel was secretly developing nuclear weapons, Mordechai Vanunu was released in 2004, yet he continues to be subjected to persecution that clearly contravenes his human rights. Jean Lambert MEP, who has been awarded for her work on justice and […]
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12 April 2007 by sianberry
Addressing teachers and education specialists Jean, who was a teacher herself before becoming an MEP, said; “As the UK looks set to experience the warmest April on record it is obvious that the climate is changing dramatically. We have to reconsider our ideas of development and responsibility to ensure that we are ‘climate proofing’ our […]
2 April 2007 by sianberry
Widespread violence and devastation across Iraq has displaced and forced nearly 4 million people to leave the country as refugees since 2003 yet the UK Government has continued to send many of those seeking safety in the UK back to an uncertain and often dangerous future. Green Euro MP Jean Lambert has today demanded an […]
30 March 2007 by sianberry
Jean, who is a member of the European Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee and Green MEP for London, has continued to campaign for fair pay for fair hours and welcomed Ken Livingstone’s introduction of the London living wage, currently set at £7.05. Today Jean called on the Prime Minister to implement a living wage […]
21 March 2007 by sianberry
As the Polish education minister announces legislation to outlaw all material dealing with homosexuality, including educational information, as a means to protect children from ‘homosexual propaganda’, UK Green MEP Jean Lambert has warned against the disturbing proposals and welcomed the European Parliament’s investigation into the legality of such a move. Jean, who is a member […]
13 March 2007 by sianberry
As the 11th, and possibly the last ever, Real Nappy Week takes place this week (11th – 18th March) London’s Green MEP Jean Lambert, has given her support to the campaign which has helped Real Nappies enter the mainstream reducing the damaging environmental impact disposable nappies have. Jean today praised the growth of Real Nappy […]
12 March 2007 by sianberry
UK Green Euro MP, Jean Lambert has today called on the UK Government for ‘a greater, more focused commitment, instead of ‘push-me, pull-you policies,’ to tackle our greatest threat – climate change, ahead of the launch of the Climate Change Bill tomorrow (Tuesday 13th March). As Green MEP for London, where at 37% levels of […]
9 March 2007 by sianberry
‘The opportunity for speakers of other languages to learn English is a vital part of integration in today’s society’ London’s Green MEP Jean Lambert urged today as she met with a representative from the Learning and Skills Council and the Hammersmith and Fulham Refugee Council to discuss the worryingly, depleting funds for ESOL. Jean, who […]
8 March 2007 by sianberry
Green UK MEP, Jean Lambert has welcomed the latest campaign move to increase protection against sexual orientation discrimination, launching a Shadow Directive on Equal Treatment of Persons Irrespective of Sexual Orientation, as a serious contribution to the Year of Equal Opportunities. The Shadow Directive aims to extend protection against such discrimination to areas outside employment […]
2 March 2007 by sianberry
Women across London will find true inspiration this weekend when the annual Capital Women conference takes place with London’s Green MEP, Jean Lambert, encouraging women everywhere to use their power in the home, workplace and society to really make a difference to the future. Having been London’s Green MEP since 1999, Jean is one of […]
1 March 2007 by sianberry
Refugees and asylum seekers across Europe were given an extra boost of hope last night when Green Euro MP, Jean Lambert, launched a dynamic new organisation representing the interests of refugees across Europe, the European Refugee Advocacy Organisation (ERAD). Made up of a network of asylum seekers and refugee led associations and initiatives, ERAD’s mission […]
28 February 2007 by sianberry
As Fairtrade Fortnight kicks off this week London’s Green MEP, Jean Lambert joined George Alagiah, patron of the Fairtrade Foundation, at the launch and urged the capital to make every day Fair Trade day. Speaking after the launch Jean, who has been Green MEP for London since 1999, said that positive changes could be made […]
27 February 2007 by sianberry
London’s Green MEP, Jean Lambert, has today welcomed the Mayor’s climate change action plan that looks set to cut the capital’s emissions by 60% within 20 years, but Jean warned that with emissions from London’s domestic sector accounting for 37%, higher than levels from transport, we must not lose sight of the impact individual changes […]
19 February 2007 by sianberry
London’s Green MEP Jean Lambert has today called on the UK Government to end the destitution of asylum seekers that have sought protection in the UK as she joined the Refugee Council’s ‘Just. Fair. sleepout’ in Parliament Square. Jean, who previously raised the issue when she spent the night ‘sleeping rough’ in Trafalgar Square, today […]
16 February 2007 by sianberry
Two days after the European Parliament criticised member states for turning a blind eye to CIA Extraordinary rendition activities, Italy’s move to put 26 CIA agents on trial for the kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric in Milan in 2003 could be the first of many cases, UK Euro MP Jean Lambert has today warned. Jean […]
15 February 2007 by sianberry
Euro MP’s from the European Parliament’s equality intergroups’, today rallied together at the start of the Year of Equal Opportunities, in the hope of finding a resolution to end the discrimination those from diverse backgrounds often face. UK Green MEP Jean Lambert, who is Vice-President of the cross party Parliamentary Intergroups on Ageing and Anti-racism […]
14 February 2007 by sianberry
UK Euro MP Jean Lambert has today welcomed the European Parliament’s report following the investigation into the CIA extraordinary rendition flights, and urged member states to continue with their own inquiries. Jean, who sits on the European Parliament’s Temporary Committee Of Inquiry into the CIA abuses, today said that despite the efforts of some member […]
As reports today reveal that a London lawyer has killed himself due to the long hours and stress in his working life, London’s Green MEP, Jean Lambert has warned that a ‘cultural revolution’ is needed to end the UK’s long hours culture and prevent such tragedy’s happening again. Jean Lambert, who is the Green’s co-ordinator […]
Demanding concerted international action to end the tragedy in Darfur, UK Euro MP Jean Lambert, has today called on the UN to act on its responsibility following the failure of the Sudanese Government to protect its population from horrifying war crimes and to set a date after which it will open humanitarian corridors. The Government […]
12 February 2007 by sianberry
Green MEP Jean Lambert has warned today prior to the European Parliament’s revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive. The current waste directive dates back to 1975 and Jean has said desperately needs updating to reflect the needs of the ever-increasing battle against climate change. As Green MEP for London Jean previously condemned the decision […]
9 February 2007 by sianberry
Green MEP for London, Jean Lambert, has joined animal protection groups across Europe in calling on the European Union to increase action to replace animal experiments. As Europe’s 20 year old law governing animal experiments undergoes a much needed review(1), campaigners are calling for greater action and urgency in replacing animal experiments with more ethical […]
2 February 2007 by sianberry
As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change confirms that humans are to blame for climate change a new report, ‘Hothouses’, from Green MEP Jean Lambert has today warned that ‘without a radical rethink over the UK’s housing emissions we will fail to meet targets and combat climate change’. Jean, who is Green MEP for London […]
1 February 2007 by sianberry
Jean welcomed the move to increase awareness of people’s rights to equal treatment and a life free of discrimination. The launch saw over 450 delegates, including EU ministers, equality bodies, employers and trade unions from across Europe, meet at the first ever European Equality summit, a joint initiative by the European Commission and the German […]
26 January 2007 by sianberry
The Exhibition, described as an Art Attack on Tony Blair, is a complete reconstruction of Brian Haw’s Parliament Square demonstration before the Police confiscated it under SOCPA (Serious Organised Crime & Police Act). SOCPA is widely contested by many MP’s including Labour Challenger to Gordon Brian – John McDonnell; because of it’s restriction on the […]