Greens pledge to insulate London from the cold and the cost 21 February 2008 by sianberry London residents could see their fuels bills slashed under a Green Mayor with Siân Berry’s plan to provide free insulation for all homes that need it. Siân Berry, the Green Party’s candidate for London Mayor, visited Croydon on Friday 22nd February to launch the London Assembly campaign of Green Party candidate for Croydon and Sutton, […] Read more »
Southwark refugee welfare group speaks out for migrants in European Parliament 20 February 2008 by sianberry London MEP, Jean Lambert, welcomed Yen Nyeya from GHARWEG, the Southwark-based refugee welfare organisation, to the European Parliament this week to discuss how best to adapt to demographic change in the UK and across Europe. The group, which offers advice, training and careers guidance to refugees and asylum-seekers, took part in a conference organised by […] Read more »
Lewisham Deputy Young Mayor joins Green Party conference to debate youth involvement in politics 19 February 2008 by sianberry Lewisham Deputy Young Mayor Naz Ramadan and Luziane Tchiegue-Nouta, the former position holder, attended the Green Party spring conference in Reading this weekend to discuss how to involve young people in politics. They were joined in the debate by Jean Lambert, Green MEP for London, and Darren Johnson, Leader of the Lewisham Green Councillors. The […] Read more »
London MEP welcomes South Thames College students to European Parliament 18 February 2008 by sianberry Students from South Thames College visited the European Parliament in Brussels last week to find out about politics and decision-making in Europe as part of a trip sponsored by their London Green representative Jean Lambert MEP. The youngsters, aged between 16 and 18, enjoyed a tour of the Parliament building, before discussing life in Brussels […] Read more »
Siân launches 20-20 vision for London transport 14 February 2008 by sianberry Siân Berry has unveiled her plans for cheaper, safer and more convenient transport in London, including a 20p cut in fares and a 20mph default speed limit. The transport manifesto, entitled "20-20 Vision for London" will also pledge free bikes across the city, a huge expansion in car clubs, car-free Sundays for West End shopping, […] Read more »
European border management proposals would compromise civil liberties without proof of benefit, says Green MEP 13 February 2008 by sianberry Following the European Commission’s presentation of far-reaching proposals for an EU border management system, UK Green MEP Jean Lambert has sounded a warning that the proposals would compromise civil liberties without any proof that they will achieve their goals. Jean Lambert stated: "With the proposed border management system, the Commission is looking to batten down […] Read more »
Siân celebrates C-Charge victory 12 February 2008 by sianberry Siân Berry was at the Ken Livingstone’s press conference at City Hall this morning to hear the current Mayor confirm the success of her campaign for a variable congestion charge based on emissions. Cleaner cars in VED tax bands A and B will now receive a 100% discount on the current rate of £8, and […] Read more »
Johnson’s island airport ‘his most ridiculous idea so far’ 10 February 2008 by sianberry Siân Berry, the Green Mayor of London candidate, has hit out at Boris Johnson’s scheme to construct a new island airport in the Thames. She pledged instead to use the estuary to provide cheap, clean energy for London, and to replace the failing City Airport with a Green Industry Park and affordable housing. Siân drew […] Read more »
Green Party and Trade Union movement join forces against Climate Change 8 February 2008 by sianberry Tackling climate change holds many opportunities for trade unionists: moving towards a zero carbon Britain will create many more jobs. Three senior Green Party spokespeople will take to the stage at the trade union climate conference taking place tomorrow, Saturday 8th February 2008, from 10:00am at the University of London Union. Principal Speakers Caroline Lucas […] Read more »
London MEP protests at Downing Street on return from Gaza 8 February 2008 by sianberry On her return from Gaza, Jean Lambert MEP will voice her objection to the current siege at 10 Downing Street, at a protest organised by Palestinian solidarity groups. The action, which will take place from 4-6pm on Saturday 9th February, follows a week-long fact-finding mission to the troubled region with a cross-party group from the […] Read more »