East London body will be wasteful, unnecessary and undemocratic, say Greens 4 February 2004 by sianberry This is the verdict of Green Party Group on the London Assembly in their response to the Government consultation on the UDC. Noel Lynch, Green Party member of the London Assembly emphasised, “Decisions about places we live and work should be taken by democratic bodies elected by the people affected. For the London Thames Gateway […] Read more »
Greens win support for ethnic newspapers 3 February 2004 by sianberry Irish born Green Party London Assembly Member, Noel Lynch, noticed that the Greater London Authority was not placing recruitment advertising across a range of Irish or other ethnic newspapers. Greens are delighted that the Mayor has now agreed that the GLA should advertise London Irish, Black, Asian and other minority ethnic press. Noel Lynch said, […] Read more »
New Labour, New Ken, New Bridge 28 January 2004 by sianberry Responding to Ken Livingstone’s attack on Darren Johnson over the Mayor’s plans to build a six lane road bridge in East London and the Government’s huge contribution to it, Darren said, “I utterly oppose the plans to build this £500 million monstrosity. This is Mayor Livingstone and New Labour stabbing East Londoners in the back. […] Read more »
Radical alternative to the Mayor’s budget 27 January 2004 by sianberry At the London Assembly’s Budget debate today the Green Party Group will be presenting a radical alternative to the Mayor’s budget which would bring about massive improvements in the quality of life, whilst cutting rather than increasing council tax. Darren Johnson, Leader of the Green Party Group said, “We are proposing to double spending on […] Read more »
Keep congestion charge but sack Capita, says Green mayoral candidate 22 January 2004 by sianberry Greens agree with Conservative mayoral candidate, Steve Norris, that Capita should be sacked but Greens are calling for congestion charging to be administered directly by Transport for London. Darren, who is Leader of the Green Party Group in the London Assembly commented, “The Greens are big fans of congestion charging. But we believe the system […] Read more »
Does the government plan to poison us with GM crops? 16 January 2004 by sianberry "We are outraged that the Government has decided to go bullishly ahead with GM, trampling over people’s well-voiced concerns and paying little heed to the hidden hazards," said Noel Lynch, Green Party member in the London Assembly who is hosting the debate. Amongst those that will be speaking at the event are Dr Arpad Pusztai, […] Read more »
Olympic doubts: “Wrong bid at the wrong time” says Darren 16 January 2004 by sianberry Darren commented, “It is costing £17 Million just to bid for the Olympics, even if we are not successful. At the current time that money would be much better spent on improving housing and transport in East London.” “Supporters of the bid say it will aid regeneration but will such promises turn into reality? We […] Read more »
Don’t mess with the Marshes, say Greens 16 January 2004 by sianberry Darren and Noel will be met at Abbey Wood railway station at 10am by John Wylie, Chair of the Saints Residents Association and then go on to the Marshes. Among those joining them will be Tim Chapman, Natural Environment Focus Group, Alex Draper, Regional Conservation Officer for South London, Tony Banks from the local RSPB […] Read more »
Mayor spends twice as much on propaganda news-sheet than he spends on environment 15 January 2004 by sianberry Currently the Mayor spends twice as much on his propaganda newspaper, “The Londoner”, than he spends on London’s environment. Darren visited the Sydenham Hill Nature Reserve in Southwark today to highlight the importance of London’s nature. "When it comes to spin and propaganda, the Mayor throws money around like there’s no tomorrow. But when it […] Read more »
Deputy Mayor appalled by Met Police “Illegal Arrests” 14 January 2004 by sianberry Police refused to allow 150 demonstrators to go to the event at the Fairford base last March and instead turned them back and escorted them to London over several hours without toilet or meal breaks. The protestors will be asking the High Court on Thursday to declare the operation unlawful. Jenny Jones is also a […] Read more »