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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 […]
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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) […]