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 »
‘Dangerous Deportation To Iraq Is Not The Answer’ Warns Green MEP 22 June 2007 by sianberry Jean Lambert, who has been awarded for her work on Justice and Human Rights previously warned the Government that their so called ‘Voluntary Return Programme’ was not justified whilst the violence and devastation that has forced over 4 million people to leave the country since 2003, continues. Speaking before the demonstration Jean commented; “Violence and […] Read more »
Charter Of Fundamental Rights Imperative For Future Progress Urges Green MEP 20 June 2007 by sianberry A minority of Governments are trying to reduce the significance of the Charter but whilst it indicates important European standards for working people, both Jean and the ETUC agree that it should be strictly observed by all Governments and employers. As over 300 trade unionists gather at the European Parliament, Brussels in support of the […] Read more »
Heart Ripped Out Of Proposal On Transferring Pension Rights 20 June 2007 by sianberry After the vote, UK Green MEP and shadow draftswoman Jean Lambert said: "The European Parliament has gutted this proposed directive on transferring pension rights and adopted a text with little redeeming features. The purpose of the Commission’s text was to remove barriers to the mobility of workers in the EU by providing for the portability […] Read more »