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9 October 2022 / 9 October 2022 by London Green Party
London Greens are taking a stand against disastrous plans for the expansion of City Airport. Deputy Leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski, in response to a recent consultation, said:- “We are already in a climate emergency with too many flights. We need to stop all airport expansion.” The airport is preparing to submit an application […]
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29 September 2022 / 29 September 2022 by London Green Party
London Greens are backing a motion that there should be more toilets on London’s transport system. There is a severe lack of toilets on major lines like Victoria and Northern, as well as most London Overground stations. It’s good news that most of the 41 Elizabeth line stations have some toilet facilities – but Greens […]
22 July 2022 / 22 July 2022 by London Green Party
A newly elected Green Party councillor has been working to protect the rights of delivery drivers in her borough. Zoe Garbett, a ward councillor for Dalston, became involved in the issue after seeing a clash between riders and police in May of this year. 20 police officer took part in an operation to clamp down […]
15 July 2022 / 15 July 2022 by London Green Party
London Greens have long been campaigning against the controversial the Silvertown Tunnel – work begins next summer. It will encourage more vehicle journeys in the capital, and stands against the Mayor’s climate targets. But the project is also suffering from a huge deficit in accountability, according to Assembly Member Sian Berry. Sian has asked the Mayor […]
5 July 2022 / 5 July 2022 by London Green Party
There are hundreds of publicly-owned properties that are “dead space” – and Greens are leading a campaign to bring them back to life! Sian Berry, Green London assembly member, published a report last month that revealed 66 industrial units, 80 retail units, 65 offices, a golf club house, a civil defence bunker and a woodland […]
22 June 2022 / 21 March 2023 by Colin Boyle
Following the opening of the Elizabeth Line, London Green Party has reiterated its call for London City Airport to be closed. Green London Assembly member Siân Berry said: “Closing City Airport is possible and long overdue and now Crossrail is open, this is not only realistic, it’s necessary. People living around the airport in Newham, […]
21 June 2022 / 21 March 2023 by Colin Boyle
Greens have expressed their “total support” for workers on the UK’s railways, as they begin three days of strike action over threats to jobs, pay and safety at work. Rail workers employed by Network Rail and dozens of Train Operating Companies will walk out on 21, 23, and 25 June to demand a fair pay […]
14 June 2022 / 14 June 2022 by London Green Party
London Greens have attacked conversion therapy as an abusive practice, and that everyone, including trans people, should be protected from it. Green London Assembly member Caroline Russell called on the London Assembly Chair to write to Ministers outlining its opposition to conversion therapy. 15 per cent of trans Londoners have been offered or have experienced […]
6 June 2022 / 21 March 2023 by Colin Boyle
London Green Party is opposing the dramatic cuts to bus services proposed by the Mayor and Transport for London. The Mayor has proposed change to 78 routes of which 21 routes would be cut completely. In total: If these cuts go ahead, it will harm many Londoners who can least afford to lose these services. Many of us […]
6 June 2022 / 6 June 2022 by London Green Party
The Mayor of London has u-turned on his support for expanding Gatwick Airport. Green Assembly Member Zack Polanski pushed the Mayor to reject plans to develop Gatwick’s second runway, a policy the mayor had previously lobbied for. The mayor told AMs “I’m against expansion” and added that expansion plans should be “reduced” to meet zero carbon […]
30 May 2022 / 30 May 2022 by London Green Party
Under the present first-past-the-post (FPTP) voting system, Greens ran a good race in the local elections earlier this month. But Greens could have done even better under a fairer voting system that accurately reflected the opinions of voters.Benali Hamdache, new Green councillor for Islington, told the Islington Tribune: “[Under PR], we’d have something like six Lib Dems, six Conservatives, 11 […]
23 May 2022 / 23 May 2022 by London Green Party
The recent local elections saw historic gains across the country for the Green Party, with the capital turned into a red and green city. London assembly member Zack Polanski has been reflecting on a year of hard work and kept promises. From the start, Polanski insisted that ‘the climate crisis is always centred in decisions.’ […]
16 May 2022 / 16 May 2022 by London Green Party
Idling cars contributes to health problems and air pollution in the capital – but far too little is being done, according to London Greens. The Mayor issued a high air pollution warnings in March – but a report in MyLondon has found that almost half of councils have not used their powers to stop car engine idling since 2013. Idling contributes to diseases such as asthma and lung […]
10 May 2022 / 21 March 2023 by Colin Boyle
Record number of Green Party Councillors Elected Across London London Green Party is celebrating after seeing 18 councillors elected to 8 councils across the capital, including breaking on to Croydon, Newham and Tower Hamlets councils, and returning to Hackney council. Colin Boyle, Regional Coordinator, said it means Greens will now be able to make even […]
10 May 2022 / 10 May 2022 by London Green Party
Greens in Islington have been celebrating after winning all three seats in the Highbury ward. Greens are now Labour’s main opposition over the next four years. Caroline Russell retained her seat for the third local election in a row, and is joined by Benali Hamdache and Ernestas Armstrong-Jegorovas in the Town Hall. “Islington voters have […]
2 May 2022 / 2 May 2022 by London Green Party
The Mayor’s Housing Strategy is outdated and not fit for purpose, says Sian Berry. The London Assembly member has urged the Mayor to update his Housing Strategy in light of the many changes since it was first published, four years ago. Sian said: “Too many Londoners are struggling in homes that do not meet basic standards. Overcrowding is becoming even more […]
26 April 2022 / 26 April 2022 by London Green Party
Croydon’s Labour run council has axed its Meals on Wheels service, which will impact on the lives of vulnerable and elderly residents. According to a report in Inside Croydon https://insidecroydon.com/2022/04/16/labour-axed-meals-on-wheels-service-to-save-just-24000/ , the net saving is just £24,000, a tiny amount of the council’s budget. The ending of the service will lead to 22 job losses and the […]
25 April 2022 / 25 April 2022 by London Green Party
The Green mayoral candidate for Hackney has said that, if elected, she would “really put the power back to the people”. Zoe Garbett says she will make residents an essential part of the decision making process, not just a token afterthought, with plans that include a citizens’ assembly. Zoe would tackle the cost of living crisis by exempting the poorest from council tax and reducing rent for council tenants, while making Hackney […]
Londoners shouldn’t have to live in fear of going outside because of air pollution. That’s the message from Green assembly member Zack Polanski after the capital was hit with another high pollution alert last week. The warning was the first since August 2020 with the Mayor, Sadiq Khan, blaming a combination of local emissions and […]
17 April 2022 / 17 April 2022 by London Green Party
Ealing Green Party is opposing plans to build a sports stadium on a much-loved wildflower meadow. Southall Football Club has identified Warren Farm as a suitable place to build a stadium. Campaigners for Warren Farm Nature Reserve said they were, “lost for words” at the idea. “We have been in talks with Ealing Council, they are well aware of the vast amount of rare and […]
12 April 2022 / 12 April 2022 by London Green Party
Croydon’s Green Party is calling on the council to sort out a housing crisis in the borough. Tenants have been protesting outside the town hall against unacceptable conditions and a 4.1 per cent rent hike. Protestors gathered to chant, “Croydon Council shame on you” after shocking living conditions were exposed at tower blocks in Regina […]
5 April 2022 / 5 April 2022 by London Green Party
Action is needed now to stop Londoners dying from drug-related causes, according to a health committee chaired by a Green London Assembly Member. The committee published a report that found that Naloxone can saves lives as the drug reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. England is behind Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales who have known this for some time and […]
27 March 2022 / 27 March 2022 by London Green Party
Vulnerable women should be provided with safe homes on release from prison, says London Greens. London Assembly member Sain Berry proposed the motion to the Mayor, which has now been passed. Siân said: ““Everyone leaving prison should have somewhere safe and secure to live, but too many women are released with just £46, a plastic bag of belongings, […]
20 March 2022 / 20 March 2022 by London Green Party
The Mayor of London’s plans to expand the ultra-low emission zone don’t go far enough, according to Green assembly member Zack Polanski. Speaking on LBC radio, Polanski said he was disappointed that Sadiq Khan didn’t set out a road pricing scheme as well. Plans to bring in daily charges for all petrol and diesel cars […]