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17 May 2004 by sianberry
Darren Johnson said. "The Thames should be for all Londoners to enjoy not merely crammed wall-to-wall with luxury apartment blocks. I want much tighter control on development with a focus on protecting green space and wildlife and promoting river related activities such as sailing and river transport." London Greens believe that the Port of London […]
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14 May 2004 by sianberry
Greens are demanding the resignation of the American and British Defence Ministers and calling for the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to launch, on his own initiative, an immediate investigation into war crimes. For the sake of justice, those that are following orders should not be made to suffer the consequences of a philosophy […]
13 May 2004 by sianberry
Miranda Dunn is being held at Paddington police station tonight after being arrested for criminal damage to a carpet. Miranda, who was protesting at the Landmark Hotel where George Bush Senior is staying was arrested just before 7.00 pm this evening. George Bush Senior is holding a $1000 dollar fundraising dinner to help re-elect his […]
10 May 2004 by sianberry
Noel Lynch said, "As I speak, the police are returning all the banners belonging to Brian Haw. I can confirm Brian is back protesting in his usual place. I believe this action by the police was politically inspired. If there was a bomb scare caused by a parked car, why did the police endanger their […]
Jenny Jones, Deputy Mayor of London, Darren Johnson, Green Party Mayoral Candidate and Jean Lambert, Member of the European Parliament will be setting out Green Party programme for London for the next term of office. The Green Party is putting forward an exciting vision of a Green London where quality of life for all is […]
30 April 2004 by sianberry
The London ride is one of many happening on the same day in cities all over the world, from Delhi to Tokyo, from Adelaide to Zurich, from Rio de Janeiro to the three separate rides in San Francisco, where the mass is so big it has to split up. People are keen to celebrate the […]
A recent report (1) by the Air Quality Expert Group advises that, in 2010, 23% of major road lengths in London are likely to exceed 40 micrograms of nitrogen dioxide (EU limit value), compared with 5% in the rest of England and 0% in Wales. Nitrogen dioxide is formed when fuel is burnt at high […]
27 April 2004 by sianberry
"As London’s first ever out gay Mayor I will be working to enhance London’s role as a world class gay-friendly city. My plans include establishing a Lesbian & Gay History Museum to celebrate queer history and culture. At the same time, I recognise that there is no room for complacency and will be working to […]
Jenny Jones, Green Party Assembly Member and Deputy Mayor of London, will represent the Greater London Authority on a ‘Mayors for Peace’ delegation to the United Nations in New York on 27th and 28th April. The delegation, organised to coincide with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Preparatory Committee at the UN, will use a series of […]
Darren said, "We cannot trust Labour, the Tories or the Liberal Democrats on environmental measures. Under their leadership, whether on the Assembly or on Local Authorities, they have failed Londoners miserably." Darren continued, "For those with asthma or respiratory illness, high levels of nitrogen dioxide can be dangerous. My rivals for Mayor of London are […]
In wooing a younger audience for the June elections, London and Southeast Green Parties have sought the help of Brixton-based record producer Charles Bailey. Entitled "Paint the Whole World Green" and catchy beyond anything produced by Pete Waterman, this CD is priced at only £5 for individuals. Order by post from London Green Party, 1a […]
26 April 2004 by sianberry
Darren is lambasting Mayor Livingstone’s ‘London Plan’, with its emphasis on massive growth in London’s corporate financial sector and new office space: the equivalent of an additional seventy-five Canary Wharfs. Tomorrow, Darren launches his own alternative ‘Plan for a Green London’. "We need planning policies that meet the needs of London’s communities, not serve the […]
23 April 2004 by sianberry
The protest has been called to publicise the Iraq Procurement Conference 2004 which is taking place at a secret location in the capital. Paul will be speaking about the links between the conflict in Iraq, the War on Terror, increasing defence budgets and globalisation. He will also address how the security agenda is being used […]
21 April 2004 by sianberry
Jean will be joined by Noel Lynch, Green London Assembly Member and Miranda Dunn, Green London Assembly candidate for Barnet and Camden. They will be supporting Ashley Gunstock, actor and Green Party candidate for Havering and Redbridge, who will be taking the lead role in a street theatre performance of Truth Decay. The Government passed […]
Dr Healy had raised the issue of Cllr Ritchie attending an unconstitutional meeting of the Grosvenor Residents Association, where Dr. Healy lives. Cllr. Ritchie shouted, "where is he?" and rushed towards Dr Healy. When blocked and ushered to the door by people attending the meeting, Cllr. Ritchie shouted, "Come outside". Finally, Cllr Ritchie was persuaded […]
15 April 2004 by sianberry
The CD is aimed at reaching young people who to date have not shown an interest in voting and feel a disconnection between politicians and themselves. Latest research from the Electoral Commission shows that fewer than one in five of the 18-25 year-olds intend to vote in 2004. Darren Johnson said, “Politicians must reverse this […]
13 April 2004 by sianberry
Jenny Jones, Green Party member of the London Assembly, will formally launch Downings Roads Moorings recycling scheme. Jenny will unveil a plaque to celebrate the successful implementation of an innovative recycling project supported by the Crossriver Partnership Project. The event is organised by the London Community Recycling Network and CRISP (Community Recycling in Southwark Project) […]
7 April 2004 by sianberry
"The Greens are the only party that integrates policies for social justice and human rights with policies for protecting the environment and sustaining life on earth," said Mr Tatchell. "They offer the most credible left alternative to Labour’s pro-war, pro-big business and pro-US policies," he continued, "Greens put the common good before corporate greed, and […]
5 April 2004 by sianberry
“Everyone should have the right to a healthy, safe and affordable diet. Food should be produced ethically, without cruelty, and as locally as possible. My healthy food plan includes the creation of 1,000 new allotment plots and the expansion of farmers’ markets to every local town centre. I will also be calling on Londoners to […]
25 March 2004 by sianberry
“Completing the East London line should be the number one priority for the Government and London’s Mayor. We desperately need it to improve public transport in East London and spread economic prosperity around London, rather than just concentrating it in the centre,” declared Jenny. The East London Line is the first step in the idea […]
24 March 2004 by sianberry
She will also be highlighting the difficulty parents face when trying to send their children to nursery in washable nappies. Local parent Anna Baker said, "This is the first nursery I have found that is prepared to take my son in real nappies. The staff here have been very relaxed about it. Other nurseries were […]
The Deputy Mayor of London, Jenny Jones, is raising the issue with the Commission of Police at this Thursday’s meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority. “It is also ironic that the Metropolitan Police are the only force in the country blocking the Government inspectors, when it is London which has the worse air quality in […]
23 March 2004 by sianberry
The conference ‘Establishing London as a leading centre for non-animal medical research’ sought to urge the political and medical research communities to promote the most advanced methods of research in London rather than relying in outmoded techniques involving animals. Keynote speaker Dr Ray Greek explained that animal research, aside form being widely considered to be […]
19 March 2004 by sianberry
Mr. Sylvester died in 1999, seven days after being handcuffed by officers outside his home in north London. An inquest held last October into the death of Mr. Sylvester found that he was killed unlawfully. “This is nothing short of a disgrace," said Noel Lynch. “Green Party members of the MPA do not agree with […]