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 »
OIL PRICE HIKE: fuel protesters should vote Green on June 10th 3 June 2004 by sianberry Darren Johnson Green Party Mayoral Candidate said "Decades of failure in energy conservation, alternative fuels and renewable energy sources have a particular impact upon London today. Only the Greens are thinking seriously about climate change and how we need to stop being oil dependent. My transport plans for London will make the capital a more […] Read more »
Safe routes to school a Green priority says Darren Johnson 3 June 2004 by sianberry Darren Johnson outlined today how as Mayor, he will improve children’s health and safety, reduce pollution and ensure children can travel safely to school. He launched his "Safe Routes to School" action plan today, outlining how local authorities can implement "Safe routes to school" schemes. "Safe routes to school outlines measures that local authorities can […] Read more »
Green outrage at Network Rail fat cats 3 June 2004 by sianberry Darren Johnson, Green Party Mayoral Candidate expressed his outrage at the enormous bonuses Network Rail Directors are receiving despite their abysmal performances and annual loss of £1.1 billion. The company, which is subsidised by the taxpayer, said it had given its five executive directors bonuses equivalent to 24 per cent of their basic salaries. Darren […] Read more »
GREENS DELIVER LEAFLETS BY FREIGHT BIKE 2 June 2004 by sianberry Noel Lynch Assembly Member who organized the leaflet drop said, "Freight bikes are a great way to get materials delivered across London. They are quick and more importantly non polluting. Not only do they get the message across, they ensure our members remain healthy by taking exercise." Following yesterday’s campaign bus trip across London, Greens […] Read more »
London campaign on the move as Green Party campaign bus hits the road 28 May 2004 by sianberry The bus will set off from Brixton at 11.15 am and will be visiting Westminster, Camden, Islington, Hackney, Tower Bridge, Lewisham, Peckham and Camberwell before returning to Brixton early evening. Journalists and reporters can join the bus and meet Darren Johnson, Jean Lambert, Jenny Jones, Noel Lynch each an elected green politicians as well as […] Read more »
DARREN AND JENNY RIDE OUT WITH CRITICAL MASS – Darren unveils his ten point cycling action plan 27 May 2004 by sianberry Darren said, "Cycling is good way to get around London and we must make cycling a safe and normal mode of transport in London. I want to see 10% of all journeys by bicycle in London by 2005. Over half of London’s Boroughs fail EU pollution standards and we must encourage people to use non-polluting […] Read more »
NEW REPORT CONFIRMS GREEN POLICIES ARE ESSENTIAL IF THE NATIONS HEALTH IS TO IMPROVE 26 May 2004 by sianberry An influential report published today by MPs on the state of the nation’s health could have been taken straight from the Green Party Manifesto, Darren Johnson claims today. "My policies for scrapping new roadbuilding, better provision for cyclists and walkers, a ban on the advertising on junk food and safe routes to schools are totally […] Read more »