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16 October 2019 by sianberry
MEPs from across Europe were given a warm welcome by the Greens when they arrived in London on 14 October to show solidarity with their British colleagues at this chaotic time of Brexit uncertainty. But following a Stronger Together 4 Climate event they saw for themselves the UK’s democratic deficit when MEP for West Midlands […]
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9 October 2019 by sianberry
The Green Party has proposed a raft of original and striking initiatives at their annual conference. Members came together for three days in Newport to shape policy and develop campaigns. Abolish the Home Office; In his opening speech Jonathan Bartley proposed the complete abolition of the Home Office in light of the Windrush scandal. […]
3 October 2019 / 3 October 2019 by
Residents in Southall are preparing a legal challenge after becoming increasingly concerned about the impact of an ex-gasworks redevelopment. Managed by Berkeley Group, the site is known to contain dangerous compounds including asbestos, cyanide, naphthalene and benzene, a known carcinogenic. Constant petrol-like smells, respiratory ailments, headaches and eye irritation have been reported since work began, […]
3 October 2019 by sianberry
Residents in Southall are preparing a legal challenge after becoming increasingly concerned about the impact of an ex-gasworks redevelopment. Managed by Berkeley Group, the site is known to contain dangerous compounds including asbestos, cyanide, naphthalene and benzene, a known carcinogenic. Constant petrol-like smells, respiratory ailments, headaches and eye irritation have been reported since work […]
24 September 2019 by sianberry
When your house is burning you don’t call 999 and ask for a fire engine in 30 years time. London’s children became climate leaders, as the school climate strikes saw 100,000 people take to the streets to demand immediate action to prevent catastrophic climate breakdown. Greens stood side by side with them. Young Green and […]
16 September 2019 by sianberry
September has seen the Met police confirm they will roll out use of controversial spit hoods on London’s streets despite concerns from Green Assembly Member, Sian Berry and various human rights groups. This follows ‘a review’ but no details of any public consultation have been given. Sian Berry criticised the initial three-month trial of the […]
31 August 2019 by sianberry
Sian Berry, Green Party Co-Leader and London Assembly Member, addressed thousands of demonstrators outside Downing Street on 31 August protesting against the suspension of Parliament. Speaking to Green Party members later, Sian said: “Greens and people from other parties are all here to defend our MPs’ right to sit in Parliament and decide what happens […]
23 August 2019 by sianberry
For the second time this year Conservative councillors have blocked much needed plans to make London’s roads safer. Kensington and Chelsea’s Conservative administration, with the support of the local Labour party, have vetoed a TfL proposal to provide a safe walking and cycling route from Shepherdís Bush to Holland Park. This follows Conservative Westminster council […]
14 August 2019 by sianberry
Heathrow Airport is consulting on expansion plans that will result in increased carbon emissions, more traffic, more air pollution and busier, noisier flight paths all over London. Caroline Russell says “People living under these new flight paths will hear noisy planes overhead from the early hours of the morning to last thing at night. This […]
7 August 2019 by sianberry
In a time when politics is so chaotic, London needs hope. Siân Berry is standing for Mayor with a promise to deliver the bold action needed to address the chronic problems Londoners face. Siân came third in the last election for Mayor, ahead of the Liberal Democrats. With your support she can deliver the radical policies London […]
