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24 January 2007 by sianberry
Sardar Attique Ahmad Khan, Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir has told of his plans for a ‘green and skilled Kashmir’ as he met with UK Green MEP Jean Lambert, whilst on a nine day long European visit. Yesterday evening’s meeting with the Prime Minister, coincides with today’s debate and vote on the European Parliament’s […]
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23 January 2007 by sianberry
With over five million people and two million homes and businesses at risk from flooding in England and Wales, UK Green MEP Jean Lambert has welcomed the forthcoming second reading of the EU Floods Directive in the European Parliament as she co-hosted an Environment Agency Flood Risk reception in Brussels today. As London’s Green MEP […]
Speaking after the vote UK Green MEP Jean Lambert , who sits on the Committee of Inquiry into the Extraordinary Rendition Flights and has been awarded for her work on Justice and Human Rights, welcomed the report and commented; "Over the past year the European Parliament’s CIA Inquiry has brought to light evidence confirming that […]
22 January 2007 by sianberry
on Monday 22nd January to campaign for Green Party candidate Shasha Khan in the forthcoming by election and see for herself the state of recycling in the Borough. Jean said: "As a member of the European Parliament I have the opportunity to compare and contrast the UK’s recycling performance with that of other countries – […]
18 January 2007 by sianberry
Green Euro MP Jean Lambert, who gave her qualified support to the vote, welcomed the Parliament’s push for an International Treaty and warned that spending on arms was a significant diversion from achieving the Millenium Development Goals. Eight years after the signing of the EU Code of Conduct on arms exports, the Council has yet […]
15 January 2007 by sianberry
(Saturday 13thJanuary 2007) to celebrate their outstanding academic achievement throughout 2006. To receive an award students were required to gain at least nine A and A* grades at GCSE Level or three A Grades at A’ level. Over 70 students were presented with an award on Saturday and praised for their efforts that helped them […]
11 January 2007 by sianberry
Jean, who has is a member of the European Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee and last year released her report ‘I must work harder? Britain and the Working Time Directive’, today said; "The Working Time Directive is in place to ensure that those people in particularly stressful jobs get the rest breaks they deserve […]
Addressing a conference hosted by German Green MEP’s in Berlin at the start of the German Presidency of the EU. Jean, who is a member of the European Parliament’s Committee on Employment and Social Affairs and has been awarded for her work on Justice and Human Rights said; “If we really are serious about tackling […]
9 January 2007 by sianberry
Jean, who has been Green MEP for London since 1999, today said that Tony Blair’s decision not to tackle the growth in flight numbers was yet another blow to his credibility on tackling climate change and simply demonstrated his true colours. Jean Lambert MEP commented; “Tony Blair’s move to support the crackdown on gas guzzling […]
8 January 2007 by sianberry
Bob Crow, General Secretary of the RMT, acknowledged that The Green Party were the only political party to give support to this dispute Cllr Romayne Phoenix, present at the demonstration said: "Green MEP Jean Lambert for London has written to the RMT. Darren Johnson, a Green Party London Assembly Member, has tabled a question for […]
Green MEP Jean Lambert had sent in a letter to the RMT, Darren Johnson Green Party London Assembly Member had tabled a question for the Mayor to answer at the next public meeting and Derek Wall, Principle Speaker of The Green Party had published a statement of GP support ( which can be viewed on […]
5 January 2007 by sianberry
Green Euro MP Jean Lambert warned today as she prepared to join MPs, MEPs and councillors at the blockade of the Faslane base of Britain’s Nuclear weapons on Monday (8th January 2007). The blockade is part of Faslane 365, a continuous year long peaceful demonstration, drawing attention to the dangerous insecurity of Britain’s nuclear weapons […]
1 January 2007 by sianberry
In a New Year’s message, Alan said of the current UK Government, "They use public funds to attack poor people’s public profile with their ‘No ifs, no buts’ campaign while letting purveyors of extortionate credit have free rein. At the same time New Labour attempt to steamroller through ‘workfare’ legislation in the face of strong […]
21 December 2006 by sianberry
Jean visited Crisis Open Christmas (COC) today, marking the 35th anniversary of the centre. Jean, who has recently been working with homeless support organisations across the Capital, today praised Crisis for the essential work they carry out throughout the year. Jean said; "We should not forget that the homeless are vulnerable at all times, not […]
In less than two hours the UK produces enough waste to fill the Albert Hall, and that’s not including the wrapping paper, decorations and empty bottles generated during the festive season! With many effective doorstep collection schemes now in place across London Jean said it was quite simple for everyone to make a difference and […]
14 December 2006 by sianberry
This was the message from Green MEP Jean Lambert today as she called for a change in the law to increase the safety of prostitutes following the horrific murders of five women in Suffolk. Jean, who has continued to campaign for women’s rights and previously called for the legalisation of prostitution and licensing of brothels, […]
8 December 2006 by sianberry
Proposed ‘green’ taxation measures in Gordon Brown’s last pre-Budget report are an attempt to ‘greenwash’ Government – and will fail to make any real impact on tackling climate change, according to Green MEP Caroline Lucas. "As the Stern report argued, protecting the environment and preventing the worst impacts of climate change are the most urgent […]
Jean who has been the capitals Green Euro MP since 1999 was the main speaker of the evening and with years of experience as a local activist made the link between local action and international policy. Speaking after the meeting Jean said; "There is a feeling of growing consensus on what needs to be done, […]
On Human Rights Day this Sunday (10th December 2006) Green Euro MP, Jean Lambert, will call for a common strategy across the EU to protect Human Rights in Russia when she joins the London branch of the Green’s series of protests outside Russian Embassies across Europe. Jean, who has been awarded for her work on […]
Figures released by car manufacturers show November 4×4 sales have dropping by 15% compared with last year, with a 6% overall drop during 2006 so far. Sian Berry, Principal Speaker of the Green Party and one of the founders of the Alliance Against Urban 4x4s, has been working to both make urban 4x4s unfashionable and […]
7 December 2006 by sianberry
Green Euro MP, Jean Lambert, has today spoken out in anger against juries who blame women if they are raped whilst drunk, even if their drink has been spiked. Jean Lambert, who has continued to campaign against sexual exploitation since her election in 1999, said the figures confirmed today by the Economic and Social Research […]
5 December 2006 by sianberry
These are vital to the wellbeing of all European Citizens. Speaking at the conference launching European Federation of Public Services Unions (EPSU) campaign backing the European Trade Unions Confederation (ETUC) Europe wide petition on the subject, Jean urged all those that care about public services to sign up. Jean Lambert, who is Green MEP for […]
28 November 2006 by sianberry
Three young Londoners brought the European Parliament to life last night at the premiere of ‘EU4! Your Voice can make a difference!’, the new DVD from London’s Green Euro MP, Jean Lambert. With the European Parliament seemingly so far away Jean Lambert knows it can be difficult for young people to understand how they can […]
27 November 2006 by sianberry
"We need to take responsibility for all the carbon production in the whole of our economy… we are in effect now exporting the production of CO2 abroad, to China and other countries." Lord Beaumont of Whitley will today outline the shortcomings of the government’s policy on tackling climate change – from the minimal carbon targets […]