London Green Party exposes Government ineptitude 25 July 2006 by sianberry London Green Party Chair, Noel Lynch, is quoted in The Mail on Sunday (23/7/2006) as saying "It is an absolute scandal" – Tax Credit take-up as low as 13%- over 1 million low earners losing out www.hmrc.gov.uk These were released in March but seem to have been completely missed in the blizzard of comment surrounding […] Read more »
Green MEP condemns Iran’s homophobic persecutions 20 July 2006 by sianberry Marking the first anniversary of the hanging of two gay teenage boys in Iran Green MEP Jean Lambert spoke out in anger against Iran’s homophobic persecution. Jean, who is a member of the European Parliament’s Intergroup on Gay and Lesbian Rights supported the 24 global protests organised as part of the international day of action […] Read more »
Tories set to make yet more mistakes over rail privatisation 17 July 2006 by sianberry Splitting responsibility for trains and tracks when privatising the railways was a ‘fundamental error’ and the link must be restored, the Conservatives will say today in a major shift in policy. Alan Francis, Green Party Transport Spokesperson commented: "We welcome David Cameron’s admission that the Tory privatisation of the railways was a mistake. However he […] Read more »
Labour government takes one more step towards destroying the NHS 14 July 2006 by sianberry The Green Party have slammed the latest incoherent policy from Patricia Hewitt as inconsistent and damaging to the equity and effectiveness of patient care. The ‘Health reform in England: update and commissioning framework’ spells out the next steps in the privatization of the NHS, and increases the contradictions in the policies already in force. Stuart […] Read more »
Survey shows 87% of people opposed to new nuclear 10 July 2006 by sianberry Energy Survey shows 87% of public opposed to new nuclear power stations 89% agree ‘the Government had already decided what they wanted to do about nuclear power stations before this debate started’ 66% will take part in mass protests against nuclear power, if new stations are approved Energy Review has been Blair’s exercise in ‘consult […] Read more »
Green Party Energy Spokesperson Tom Tibbits today labeled Blair a dinosaur for his belief in pariah nuclear power 6 July 2006 by sianberry "Blair has asked for someone to show how we can cure the problem without nuclear. What we need is the political leadership from the likes of Blair to show us, the UK, how we’re going to solve the problem without nuclear power. It’s clear from real life examples, such as Woking, that utilising renewable technology, […] Read more »
Vote Ann Garrett for Bromley & Chislehurst By-election 20 June 2006 by sianberry Ann Garrett is a local grassroots activist. She stood as a Green Party candidate in the last General Election and the last London Assembly election. Ann has been involved in campaigns to: retain Crystal Palace and the Erith Marshes as open spaces; save the Beckenham Studio Arts Centre; oppose the transportation of nuclear waste through […] Read more »
Best Ever Local Election 5 May 2006 by sianberry In Lewisham we went from one seat to six, demonstrating that when Greens get elected, the electorate want more. Noel Lynch, London Green Party Coordinator said: "These wins will help to bring the social and environmental agendas to centre stage.Our 11 new London councillors are of the highest calibre and will help deliver the green […] Read more »
Surge in Green Support in New Opinion Poll 1 May 2006 by sianberry The attempts by the other parties to focus on the environment has benefited the Green Party in the latest set of opinion polls. Voters remain unconvinced by the environmental rhetoric of Labour, Liberal Democrats and Conservatives during this election campaign. Peter Cranie, Elections Co-ordinator commented: "We are on target to achieve our goal of 100 […] Read more »
Harrow Cllr defects to the Greens 27 April 2006 by sianberry The Green Party today welcomed Cllr Mark Ingram of Harrow Council to the Green Party. Formally a Labour Councillor, he became Independent when the war in Iraq began. Today, he joined the Green Party. Green London Assembly Member Jenny Jones AM commented: "The Green Party were, and continue to be, the only viable political party […] Read more »