Student protests are “expression of a generation at the end of its tether” 11 November 2010 by sianberry The Young Greens, the youth and student branch of the Green Party has today commented on the student protests in London. Sam Coates, co-chair of the Young Greens, was at Millbank yesterday. He said: "The anger at yesterday’s protests was remarkable, especially towards the Lib Dems who have left so many students feeling betrayed and […] Read more »
More rape investigation, less murder for the Met 10 November 2010 by sianberry At today’s London Assembly Plenary, Darren Johnson asked the Metropolitan Police Commissioner about whether the Met are looking at crime rates and the resources given to each department to see where savings can be made. Sir Paul Stephenson confirmed that the Metropolitan Police have decided to reallocate resources from the murder team into rape investigation. […] Read more »
Do London’s workplaces need lights blazing throughout the night?? 9 November 2010 by sianberry Do London’s workplaces need lights blazing throughout the night? There are real environmental and financial consequences of lighting up workplaces all night long, so why do so many of London’s offices and shops leave the lights on all night? The London Assembly’s Environment Committee today launches a new investigation into the reasons lights are left […] Read more »
FOI reveals hidden millions spent subsidising public school pensions 6 November 2010 by sianberry A response to a Freedom of Information Act request from the Green Party [1] shows that millions of pounds of tax payers’ money is being spent subsidising the pensions of teachers at England’s most expensive public schools, including Eton, Harrow and Cheltenham. An article published in today’s Guardian [2] shows that eleven named institutions in […] Read more »
London’s Green MEP joins demo against fascism 5 November 2010 by sianberry Jean Lambert, the Green MEP for London, will join thousands of people marching against racism, fascism and Islamophobia at a national demonstration in central London on Saturday [1]. The demonstration has been organised by Unite Against Fascism [2] and is backed by the TUC, the Muslim Council of Britain and a range of trade union […] Read more »
Boris Johnson should sack Brian Coleman – says London Green Party Chair Noel Lynch 4 November 2010 by sianberry Noel Lynch, Chair of the London Green party, has called on Boris Johnson to sack Brian Coleman, the Chair of the London Fire Authority, and either appoint someone capable of resolving the escalating dispute with the FBU or take charge of negotiations himself. Lynch commented: "The Mayor has to intervene to find a solution to […] Read more »
London cuts likely to hit local pot hole and cycling budgets 3 November 2010 by sianberry London boroughs could be facing a 28% drop in the money they receive from the London Mayor for transport in the next four years. Transport for London’s financial director told the London Assembly’s Budget Committee that cuts to non-prioritised areas, such as local authority funding, were likely to be proportional to the 28% cut in […] Read more »
Assembly warns 2012 Games could fall short of environmental aims? 1 November 2010 by sianberry There is still significant work to do if the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are to fully to live up to the environmental promises organisers made, the London Assembly said today. [1] A new report – Going for Green – from the Assembly’s Environment Committee today welcomes efforts to make London 2012 the most sustainable […] Read more »
Green MEP visits Pakistan to highlight humanitarian situation 29 October 2010 by sianberry Jean Lambert, the Green MEP for London, is travelling to Pakistan today to highlight the ongoing humanitarian situation in the country following the devastating floods this summer [1]. Jean, who is Chair of the European Parliament Delegation to South Asia, said: "Pakistan may have slipped out of the headlines but the critical problems this country […] Read more »
Greens back call to save world famous 100 Club 28 October 2010 by sianberry London Greens have joined forces with scores of music fans and popular bands in a desperate bid to help save the capital’s cash strapped iconic music venue – the 100 Club, threatened with closure before Christmas. The legendary club, which has hosted some of the biggest names in […] Read more »