Recession must give way to green future, says MEP 11 March 2009 by sianberry Jean Lambert MEP will outline a new direction for the economy which addresses the ecological crisis as well as ensuring that the recovery plan is fair for all at a public meeting in Haringey next Thursday 19 March. Jean, the Green Party MEP for London, will speak about the Green New Deal, the programme of […] Read more »
Security and Surveillance: London Euro MP speaks out at public debate 10 March 2009 by sianberry Jean Lambert, London’s Green Party MEP, will speak alongside leading civil liberties campaigners at a public meeting this weekend which will bring together Green Party activists and campaigners from across Britain and Ireland. The Green Islands Network [1] will join the London Federation of Green Parties for an afternoon conference, Surveillance and Security in Europe, […] Read more »
Mayor scuppers Government plans to avoid European court case 10 March 2009 by sianberry The Government’s attempt to show the European Commission that it can meet legally binding targets to reduce air pollution has been thrown into doubt by the actions of the London mayor. The Government calculations for meeting the PM10 target by 2011, include the western extension of the congestion charge and stage three of the Low […] Read more »
Questions hang over legality of UK plans on air quality 10 March 2009 by sianberry Jean Lambert, London’s Green Party MEP, has this week called on the European Commission to reject any plan on air quality from the UK Government that would endanger the lives of UK citizens [1]. The Government’s consultation on their application to delay compliance with EU air quality laws ends today, 10 March. To be approved […] Read more »
Jean in the New Statesman: Women and the recession 7 March 2009 by sianberry Read the article in the New Statesman here. This Sunday is International Women’s Day and as we enter headlong into recession we need to understand and act on the far-reaching impacts of the economic downturn on women. The impulse to dedicate a day in the spring to campaigning, celebration and reflection for women can be […] Read more »
Most London Councils opt out of Living Wage Policy 6 March 2009 by sianberry A Freedom of Information request has revealed that only four London boroughs have incorporated the London Living Wage into their procurement policies. Although there is a legal national minimum wage this is not enough to cover the high cost of living in London. The Greater London Authority’s Living Wage Unit, established in 2005 to tackle […] Read more »
Green MEP calls for solidarity in the struggle for women’s rights 6 March 2009 by sianberry Jean Lambert, the Green Party MEP for London, will today be speaking at a public meeting to celebrate International Women’s Day and highlight the situation of women around the world. The meeting, arranged by the Organisation of Women’s Freedom in Iraq, will explore the difficulties women face on daily basis; from those fighting for their […] Read more »
Green MEP joins trade unions for major event on climate change and Copenhagen 6 March 2009 by sianberry Jean Lambert, London’s Green Party MEP, is one of the keynote speakers at an event tomorrow (Saturday) which considers the role trade unions can play in the fight against climate change. Jean will join other politicians, trade unionists and activists in London tomorrow [Saturday March 7] for the second conference of the Campaign against Climate […] Read more »
Green MEP highlights recession pressure on women 5 March 2009 by sianberry Jean Lambert, London’s Green Party MEP, has issued a call for true equality in the workplace ahead of International Women’s Day this Sunday, March 8. Jean Lambert MEP, a longstanding campaigner for employment rights and equality, is calling for greater recognition of the difficulties which women in particular are facing during the recession. International Women’s […] Read more »
London Green MEP backs call for decent work for Dalit women 5 March 2009 by sianberry Jean Lambert, Patron of the Dalit Solidarity Network and Green Party MEP for London, will be speaking at a protest at the Indian High Commission on Thursday 5th March at 4pm to call for dignified work and decent wages for Dalits. The protest marks International Women’s Day, since the majority of the 1.3 million people […] Read more »