Immigration blue card should not be accompanied by restrictions 23 October 2007 by sianberry The European Commission today presented its first proposal for measures to address legal immigration in the EU, including a proposed ‘blue card’ for EU immigrants. Commenting on the proposals, UK Green and immigration spokesperson Jean Lambert said: "The proposed blue card for skilled workers is a welcome start as regards recognising that the EU will […] Read more »
"U-turn if you want to" over renewables, Siân tells Brown 23 October 2007 by sianberry Following reports that business minister John Hutton is to advise the Prime Minister to sink EU renewables targets, Green London Mayor candidate Siân Berry has pledged that a Green London would meet its European obligations on renewables even if the Government refused to do so in the rest of the country. Siân said: "I’m disappointed […] Read more »
European Commission takes action against UK for failing air quality 19 October 2007 by sianberry The European Commission has this week taken action against the UK for exceeding emissions limits for particulate matter (PM10), fine particles which can increase the number and severity of asthma attacks, cause lung diseases and reduce the body’s ability to fight infections. The Commission has written to the UK Government asking them to provide evidence […] Read more »
Statement on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 17 October 2007 by sianberry Today, 17 October, is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Across Europe and across the world the gap between rich and poor is growing. Jean Lambert, London’s Green MEP, on the Employment and Social Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, said: “This International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is important for the […] Read more »
European Commission avoids funding Polish college linked to anti-gay radio station 12 October 2007 by sianberry The European Commission has announced that it will not provide funds to a journalism school in Poland, linked to the ultra-conservative and homophobic Radio Maryja, following a written communication from Jean Lambert MEP and pressure from civil rights groups. Jean Lambert highlighted that the college was controlled by Tadeusz Rydzyk, a Catholic priest who heads […] Read more »
LDA look at alternatives to City airport 10 October 2007 by sianberry The London Development Agency (LDA) has started to look at alternative uses for the land needed for the expansion of City airport and for a ‘post airport scenario’. The announcement came in response to a question from Darren Johnson, a Green Party member of the London Assembly, who is opposing the plans for expansion on […] Read more »
London in the dark this Hallowe’en 9 October 2007 by sianberry The latest Lights Out London event will come to the capital this Halloween. Darren Johnson, Green Party London Assembly Member, is calling on London’s Mayor to support the energy saving initiative by ordering all non-essential lights in City Hall to be switched off for the night, and by encouraging the same action by organisations in […] Read more »
Green MEP meets disabled campaigners to tackle social exclusion 4 September 2007 by sianberry London’s Green MEP, Jean Lambert, will host a meeting in Strasbourg with disabled people from the UK today, supporting measures to increase independence and social inclusion. Disabled campaigners taking part in the Freedom Drive1, organized by the European Network of Independent Living (ENIL)2, are descending on the European Parliament this week as part of a […] Read more »
Brian Haw’s supporters evicted 17 August 2007 by sianberry Siân Berry, Green candidate for Mayor said: “Brian Haw has a right to protest. Yet this right is under constant attack. First his displays were confiscated, then restrictions imposed, and now his supporters are being evicted. “The Mayor and the government need to back off and restore the right to protest outside Parliament, rather than […] Read more »
Green MEP Demands End Of Guantanamo On 2000th Day 4 July 2007 by sianberry UK Green MEP, Jean Lambert has called for the release of people detainedwithout charge or trial and for the closure of Guantanamo Bay, and gaveher support to Cageprisoners when she joined the conference ‘Shaer AamerDetainee 239: A South London Man In Guantanamo. Jean, who has been named top MEP for her work on Justice and […] Read more »