GREENS SLAM KENNEDY HYPOCRISY ON THE ENVIRONMENT 9 June 2004 by sianberry Darren Johnson said, "The Liberal Democrats are so concerned about the environment that they could not even bother to respond to Greenpeace when asked about their policies on three major issues of environmental concern – Chemicals, Forestry and Climate Change. Tories and Labour did not respond but that is no surprise. The Liberal Democrats, however […] Read more »
ONLY THE GREEN PARTY RESPONDS TO GREENPEACE ON THREE VITAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES FOR THE 2004 ELECTIONS 8 June 2004 by sianberry Jean Lambert Green MEP for London said, "We hear much rhetoric from the other parties on their green credentials but when it cuts to the chase, it’s all greenwash. They just don’t perform. The results speak for themselves." The Green Party recently scored more points than the other parties added together in recent Friends of […] Read more »
GREEN GLA CANDIDATE WINS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD 8 June 2004 by sianberry The ceremony took place on 13th May at SITA UCN Park Campus Northampton. This year’s awards were the most successful ever, with more entries than ever before received. The NBEA’s are now a recognised and respected scheme throughout the county. There were seven award categories overall. The Hind Hotel was the winner of the less […] Read more »
Greens predict gains – On course for more Assembly and European seats 8 June 2004 by sianberry Polling predictions show the Greens are in a strong position throughout the country. In Brighton, the Evening Argus puts Greens on 38% ahead of all other political parties. London strongholds have consistently given the Greens over 20% in places like Hackney, Lewisham, Islington and Harringey. A European wide poll shows Greens on 31% whilst a […] Read more »
Arms Trade Action Week 5-12 June 8 June 2004 by sianberry Paul Ingram, No. 2 on the Green Party’s list in London for Thursday’s European elections and a defence policy analyst, is to outline on Channel Four news the level of tax-payer support given to UK arms exporters, in particular through the Export Credit Guarantees Department (ECGD). Paul Ingram has been working with his brother, Mark […] Read more »
GREEN MESSAGE TO BLAIR-CUT THE RHETORIC AND DO SOMETHING BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE 7 June 2004 by sianberry He further went on to say that even if the Kyoto agreement was fully implemented, "it falls significantly short of what we will need over the next half century if we are to tackle this problem seriously and properly." He also correctly affirms the cost of not acting is, "so overwhelmingly greater than any short […] Read more »
EXPERTS CONFIRM DANGEROUS POLLUTION LEVELS IN LONDON COULD TAKE 10 YEARS OFF LONDONERS LIVES 7 June 2004 by sianberry Dangerous levels of ozone and dust pollution could cut the lifespan of Londoners by ten years experts warned today. Many of London’s outer boroughs have dangerously high levels of pollution. Kingston, Hounslow, Richmond, Bromley, Thurrock and Brent are some of the worst boroughs for ozone pollution and Enfield, Bexley, Redbridge, Kinston and Hounslow have consistently […] Read more »
LEADING EDITORIAL SAYS IF YOU WANT TO PROTEST AGAINST THE WAR – VOTE GREEN 6 June 2004 by sianberry It says" The Liberal Democrats opposed the war only until it began. Respect, the George Galloway Party is an unholy alliance of the far left and reactionary Islamist fundamentalists. The best place to register an anti-war vote is with the Greens." Darren Johnson, Green Party Mayoral Candidate said, "Only the Green Party has been consistent […] Read more »
GREENS OUT AND ABOUT IN LONDON AS POLLS SHOW GAINS FOR GREENS 6 June 2004 by sianberry Monday 7th June Darren Johnson, who throughout his term of office has made more Borough visits than any other opposition London Assembly Member or Mayoral Candidate will be in Richmond square at 10.30 am on Monday 7th June and then in Greenwich at the junction of Greenwich High Street and Nelson Road. In between, he […] Read more »
LONDON BORN HOLLYWOOD STAR LATEST IN LINE UP TO SUPPORT GREENS 3 June 2004 by sianberry Other celebrities who are supporting Green Party candidates include animal welfare activist Joanna Lumley, model, Twiggy Lawson, actors Jeremy Irons and Juliet Stevenson, former Python Terry Jones, Anita Roddick, architect Richard Rogers and cartoonist Ralph Steadman. Anita Roddick said, "The Green Party is the only party to offer a radical and coherent alternative to the […] Read more »