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19 February 2007 by sianberry
London’s Green MEP Jean Lambert has today called on the UK Government to end the destitution of asylum seekers that have sought protection in the UK as she joined the Refugee Council’s ‘Just. Fair. sleepout’ in Parliament Square. Jean, who previously raised the issue when she spent the night ‘sleeping rough’ in Trafalgar Square, today […]
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16 February 2007 by sianberry
Two days after the European Parliament criticised member states for turning a blind eye to CIA Extraordinary rendition activities, Italy’s move to put 26 CIA agents on trial for the kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric in Milan in 2003 could be the first of many cases, UK Euro MP Jean Lambert has today warned. Jean […]
15 February 2007 by sianberry
Euro MP’s from the European Parliament’s equality intergroups’, today rallied together at the start of the Year of Equal Opportunities, in the hope of finding a resolution to end the discrimination those from diverse backgrounds often face. UK Green MEP Jean Lambert, who is Vice-President of the cross party Parliamentary Intergroups on Ageing and Anti-racism […]
14 February 2007 by sianberry
UK Euro MP Jean Lambert has today welcomed the European Parliament’s report following the investigation into the CIA extraordinary rendition flights, and urged member states to continue with their own inquiries. Jean, who sits on the European Parliament’s Temporary Committee Of Inquiry into the CIA abuses, today said that despite the efforts of some member […]
As reports today reveal that a London lawyer has killed himself due to the long hours and stress in his working life, London’s Green MEP, Jean Lambert has warned that a ‘cultural revolution’ is needed to end the UK’s long hours culture and prevent such tragedy’s happening again. Jean Lambert, who is the Green’s co-ordinator […]
Demanding concerted international action to end the tragedy in Darfur, UK Euro MP Jean Lambert, has today called on the UN to act on its responsibility following the failure of the Sudanese Government to protect its population from horrifying war crimes and to set a date after which it will open humanitarian corridors. The Government […]
12 February 2007 by sianberry
Green MEP Jean Lambert has warned today prior to the European Parliament’s revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive. The current waste directive dates back to 1975 and Jean has said desperately needs updating to reflect the needs of the ever-increasing battle against climate change. As Green MEP for London Jean previously condemned the decision […]
9 February 2007 by sianberry
Green MEP for London, Jean Lambert, has joined animal protection groups across Europe in calling on the European Union to increase action to replace animal experiments. As Europe’s 20 year old law governing animal experiments undergoes a much needed review(1), campaigners are calling for greater action and urgency in replacing animal experiments with more ethical […]
2 February 2007 by sianberry
As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change confirms that humans are to blame for climate change a new report, ‘Hothouses’, from Green MEP Jean Lambert has today warned that ‘without a radical rethink over the UK’s housing emissions we will fail to meet targets and combat climate change’. Jean, who is Green MEP for London […]
1 February 2007 by sianberry
Jean welcomed the move to increase awareness of people’s rights to equal treatment and a life free of discrimination. The launch saw over 450 delegates, including EU ministers, equality bodies, employers and trade unions from across Europe, meet at the first ever European Equality summit, a joint initiative by the European Commission and the German […]
26 January 2007 by sianberry
The Exhibition, described as an Art Attack on Tony Blair, is a complete reconstruction of Brian Haw’s Parliament Square demonstration before the Police confiscated it under SOCPA (Serious Organised Crime & Police Act). SOCPA is widely contested by many MP’s including Labour Challenger to Gordon Brian – John McDonnell; because of it’s restriction on the […]
24 January 2007 by sianberry
Sardar Attique Ahmad Khan, Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir has told of his plans for a ‘green and skilled Kashmir’ as he met with UK Green MEP Jean Lambert, whilst on a nine day long European visit. Yesterday evening’s meeting with the Prime Minister, coincides with today’s debate and vote on the European Parliament’s […]
23 January 2007 by sianberry
With over five million people and two million homes and businesses at risk from flooding in England and Wales, UK Green MEP Jean Lambert has welcomed the forthcoming second reading of the EU Floods Directive in the European Parliament as she co-hosted an Environment Agency Flood Risk reception in Brussels today. As London’s Green MEP […]
Speaking after the vote UK Green MEP Jean Lambert , who sits on the Committee of Inquiry into the Extraordinary Rendition Flights and has been awarded for her work on Justice and Human Rights, welcomed the report and commented; "Over the past year the European Parliament’s CIA Inquiry has brought to light evidence confirming that […]
22 January 2007 by sianberry
on Monday 22nd January to campaign for Green Party candidate Shasha Khan in the forthcoming by election and see for herself the state of recycling in the Borough. Jean said: "As a member of the European Parliament I have the opportunity to compare and contrast the UK’s recycling performance with that of other countries – […]
18 January 2007 by sianberry
Green Euro MP Jean Lambert, who gave her qualified support to the vote, welcomed the Parliament’s push for an International Treaty and warned that spending on arms was a significant diversion from achieving the Millenium Development Goals. Eight years after the signing of the EU Code of Conduct on arms exports, the Council has yet […]
15 January 2007 by sianberry
(Saturday 13thJanuary 2007) to celebrate their outstanding academic achievement throughout 2006. To receive an award students were required to gain at least nine A and A* grades at GCSE Level or three A Grades at A’ level. Over 70 students were presented with an award on Saturday and praised for their efforts that helped them […]
11 January 2007 by sianberry
Jean, who has is a member of the European Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee and last year released her report ‘I must work harder? Britain and the Working Time Directive’, today said; "The Working Time Directive is in place to ensure that those people in particularly stressful jobs get the rest breaks they deserve […]
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 […]
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 […]