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22 February 2008 by sianberry
In the wake of the life sentence handed to the murderer Steve Wright for the killing of 5 prostitutes in Ipswich, Siân Berry, Green Party Mayor of London Candidate, calls for the complete decriminalisation of sex work so that the focus of police efforts can be redirected to protecting the most basic human rights of […]
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21 February 2008 by sianberry
The European Parliament today voted in favour of an all-party resolution calling on the Israeli Government to lift restrictions on movement across the Israel-Gaza border. Commenting on the result, Jean Lambert MEP, who recently returned from a fact-finding mission to Israel and Gaza, said: "I am pleased that parliament has taken such as strong stance […]
Next week the Government will close its public consultation on the proposed expansion of Heathrow airport amid widespread scepticism over the value of the exercise. Speaking ahead of a Westminster rally taking place on Monday 25 February, Jean Lambert Green MEP for London, said: "By pressing ahead with a third runway at Heathrow, the Government […]
The Green Mayor candidate spoke of her plans after Boris Johnson’s announcement that he wants London to rely more on voluntary donations from financial institutions in the City of London for funding youth services. The Conservative mayoral candidate said City firm should give more money to voluntary groups through philanthropic donations, and says he will […]
Green MEP, Jean Lambert, has called on Londoners to heed the message of Work Your Proper Hours Day on Friday 22nd February. On this day, an initiative from the TUC, employees are encouraged to take a proper lunchbreak and leave work on time to enjoy the evening. Nearly five million people in the UK regularly […]
London residents could see their fuels bills slashed under a Green Mayor with Siân Berry’s plan to provide free insulation for all homes that need it. Siân Berry, the Green Party’s candidate for London Mayor, visited Croydon on Friday 22nd February to launch the London Assembly campaign of Green Party candidate for Croydon and Sutton, […]
20 February 2008 by sianberry
London MEP, Jean Lambert, welcomed Yen Nyeya from GHARWEG, the Southwark-based refugee welfare organisation, to the European Parliament this week to discuss how best to adapt to demographic change in the UK and across Europe. The group, which offers advice, training and careers guidance to refugees and asylum-seekers, took part in a conference organised by […]
19 February 2008 by sianberry
Lewisham Deputy Young Mayor Naz Ramadan and Luziane Tchiegue-Nouta, the former position holder, attended the Green Party spring conference in Reading this weekend to discuss how to involve young people in politics. They were joined in the debate by Jean Lambert, Green MEP for London, and Darren Johnson, Leader of the Lewisham Green Councillors. The […]
18 February 2008 by sianberry
Students from South Thames College visited the European Parliament in Brussels last week to find out about politics and decision-making in Europe as part of a trip sponsored by their London Green representative Jean Lambert MEP. The youngsters, aged between 16 and 18, enjoyed a tour of the Parliament building, before discussing life in Brussels […]
14 February 2008 by sianberry
Siân Berry has unveiled her plans for cheaper, safer and more convenient transport in London, including a 20p cut in fares and a 20mph default speed limit. The transport manifesto, entitled "20-20 Vision for London" will also pledge free bikes across the city, a huge expansion in car clubs, car-free Sundays for West End shopping, […]