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17 March 2003 by sianberry
Greens are proposing that local councils pass an emergency motion to make themselves Councils for Peace, so that London can join the numerous cities promoting peace across the world, including 151 in the USA alone. Cllr. Darren Johnson AM said, “Londoners are massively opposed to this war that is threatening the very fabric of international […]
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13 March 2003 by sianberry
Victor Anderson said; "Noise is making itself heard on the political agenda and it’s an unignorable din. It has become another form of urban blight which we need to quell." "Noise is high up on Londoners’ list of worries, but the powers-that-be have so far refused to treat it as seriously as it deserves. I […]
12 March 2003 by sianberry
The Greens had urged the London Assembly to add its name to the Cities of Peace movement. Cities of Peace is a rapidly growing movement, which includes 139 cities in the USA, which have passed resolutions against pre-emptive war. The Assembly voted against the motion proposed by Darren Johnson, as the other main political parties […]
11 March 2003 by sianberry
Should there be a celebration of the impending war? London Irish Greens say "No." Co. Limerick born coordinator of London Green Party Noel Lynch said, "On 17th March are we really going to celebrate Irishness on the same day that the rush to war enters its final and most deadly phase? Are we going to […]
Cllr. Darren Johnson AM, Leader of the Greens in the London Assembly, has campaigned tirelessly to raise awareness of the dangers of spent nuclear fuel regularly travelling through London on routes through heavily populated areas. Darren Johnson said, “I am delighted that the GLA is joining the Nuclear Free Local Authorities. The Inquiry I chaired […]
10 March 2003 by sianberry
However, much more needs to be done, including: more attention to victim support; counselling; same sex interviews; translators; and most importantly no threat of immediate removal. Britain needs to catch up with other EU countries and offer real support services to these women including:· A reflection period to enable the women to decide whether she […]
28 February 2003 by sianberry
Greens have been outspoken critics of the Mayor ’s London Plan and its implications for London’s sustainability. Discussions with transport and environmental organizations suggest that there will be crucial objections to the Mayor’s policies to promote London as a business dominated world city. There is a consensus of concern that this will increase the gap […]
25 February 2003 by sianberry
Jenny will also be urging Mayor Ken Livingstone to use his influence to help the Londoners currently interned in Cuba. Lending her voice to Jenny’s campaign to afford these prisoners in Camp X-Ray their basic human rights, author Margaret Drabble said, “The detainees’ situation is completely unacceptable and should not be forgotten. Will they still […]
24 February 2003 by sianberry
Greens believe the White Paper fails to give strong backing for drastically increasing energy efficiency and does not do enough to reduce energy demand. Greens are also concerned that the White Papers leaves the door open to a possible push for new nuclear power stations in the future. “The Government’s long awaited Energy White Paper […]
20 February 2003 by sianberry
Greens are calling on Mayor Ken Livingstone and local authorities to start vetoing planning applications for new developments that fail to make use of clean, green renewable energy sources. Darren will have with him a sample of a solar panel unit that could be used for new buildings. Darren Johnson commented, “Mayor Livingstone’s Energy Strategy […]