10 May 2023 / 11 September 2023 by London Green Party
Following on from the arrests of dozens of pro-republic demonstrators in London, including Graham Smith – CEO of pressure group Republic – the Met Police has found itself on the defensive as it faces pressure to address the “heavy-handed” tactics on display during the Coronation. Out of 64 arrests, only 4 were charged, in what […]
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10 February 2023 / 21 March 2023 by Colin Boyle
The Green Party has announced Zoë Garbett will be its candidate for the Mayor of London next year as she set out her vision for a Green London in 2024. In a speech today [Friday 10 February] outside City Hall (Newham), Zoë spoke of her plans to make London a Greener, fairer city with measures […]
21 November 2022 / 21 November 2022 by London Green Party
London Assembly Greens have asked the police to look at the best schemes when tackling crime in the capital. Caroline Russell, when questioning Met Commissioner Mark Rowley, asked about Diversion Schemes. These move people caught committing minor offences away from the criminal justice system towards targeted support or treatment. Caroline said:- “Do you think there are lessons to be learned with places […]
8 November 2022 / 8 November 2022 by London Green Party
The Met Police should stop sharing images of knives on their social media outlets, according to London Greens. The Met showed over 2,000 pictures of knives on its accounts between July 2020 and August 2021. Many were images of knives that had been seized or handed in during weapons amnesties. Green Party Assembly Member Caroline […]
30 October 2022 / 30 October 2022 by London Green Party
The new Metropolitan Police Chief has told Green London Assembly Member Caroline Russell that keeping people out of the criminal justice system is “a no-brainer.” Ms Russell was questioning Met Police Commissioner Mark Rowley at the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee. She asked about Diversion Schemes, which move people caught committing minor offences away from the criminal justice system towards targeted support or treatment. Ms Russell said, “Do you think there are lessons to be learned […]
20 October 2022 / 20 October 2022 by London Green Party
Hackney was looking forward to its carnival, the first one to be held in-person since 2019. It was hoped that Hackney Carnival could revitalise the community and generate much-needed income. “Local businesses told me how hard things have been during Covid and how optimistic they were that this weekend would finally deliver a decent opportunity,” writes Zoe Garbett, Green Councillor for Hackney, on ‘The Bright Green Website’. But the […]
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 […]
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 […]