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11 January 2007 by sianberry
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 […]
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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 […]