Government set to further fail Londoners over poor air quality 15 July 2008 by sianberry In the light of new research into air pollution across London, Jean Lambert, London’s Green Party MEP, today slammed Government plans to delay meeting new EU air quality targets 1. Many sites in London are frequently exceeding current standards, but instead of tackling the problem the Government is planning to seek derogations from the EU […] Read more »
MEPs vote to finally include aviation emissions in trading scheme 8 July 2008 by sianberry The European Parliament today voted to finally include aviation in the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). Commenting on the outcome, the Green Party MEP for London, Jean Lambert said: "Today’s vote represents a step in the right direction in terms of tackling climate change emissions across the board. However, the agreement fails in that it […] Read more »
Green MEPs demand G8 hearing for London resident held in Guantanamo Bay 8 July 2008 by sianberry The UK’s two Green Euro-MPs have called on President Sarkozy, the Foreign Office, the President of the European Parliament this week urging ministers to raise the case of a British resident incarcerated at Guantanamo Bay with US authorities at the G8 summit. Jean Lambert, MEP for London, and Dr Caroline Lucas, MEP for the South […] Read more »
European Parliament votes in support of Social Security agreement 7 July 2008 by sianberry The European Parliament today voted almost unanimously in favour of a new report supporting individuals who wish to exercise their right to free movement within the EU. The report from Jean Lambert, the Green Party MEP for London, concerns the coordination of social security systems between Member States for people living or working in another […] Read more »
Green MEP celebrates progress on LGBT rights at London Pride 2008 4 July 2008 by sianberry Jean Lambert, London’s Green Party MEP, will speak out in support of equal rights for LGBT individuals across Europe, at London Pride 2008 this Saturday 5th July. London Pride is the largest Pride event in the UK and Ms Lambert will join over 500,000 people expected to take part. This week the European Commission adopted […] Read more »
Peace Brigades event to confront forces behind worldwide deforestation 24 June 2008 by sianberry London Green MEP, Jean Lambert, will be taking part in the Peace Brigades International UK conference entitled “The environment and its defenders under threat: deforestation, mega projects and human rights in Latin America, Africa and Asia” in Westminster on Thursday 26th June. The event will look at the dangers for those defending the rights of […] Read more »
Green MEPs speak out against US Missile Defence system ahead of CND protest 20 June 2008 by sianberry The UK’s Green MEPs will speak out this week in support of Czech hunger strikers who are opposing a planned US Missile Defence radar near Prague, as part of a Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament protest taking place on 22 June. Jean Lambert, the Green Party MEP for London, will address the CND vigil of solidarity […] Read more »
Greens condemn European Parliament vote on immigration policy 18 June 2008 by sianberry The Greens/EFA Group today condemned the adoption of the returns directive by the European Parliament. Commenting on the vote Jean Lambert, the London Green Party MEP and Shadow Rapporteur on the directive, said: "The Greens are very disappointed with the outcome of the vote today. With this directive, irregular migrants can be detained up to […] Read more »
London MEP urges Government to commit to full compliance with air quality laws 17 June 2008 by sianberry Jean Lambert today backed Environmental Protection UK, and ten other leading environmental and health organisations, in calling on the UK Government to commit fully to complying with the new EU Directive on Air Quality. The London Green Party MEP has also written to the European Commission and to Hillary Benn MP, Secretary of State for […] Read more »
European Commission to go ahead with horizontal anti-discrimination Directive 13 June 2008 by sianberry The European Commission stated late yesterday that it will go ahead with bringing forward a horizontal Directive to combat discrimination in access to goods and services on grounds of disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age. Jean Lambert, the London Green Party MEP and Member of the European Parliament Intergroups on Ageing, Anti-Racism, Disability […] Read more »