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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 […]
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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 […]