London's Green Party
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5 December 2002 by sianberry
The 1952 Great London Smog killed around 4000 people and it was because of this disaster that modern air pollution control began. However, Greens argue that even 50 years later, pollution problems are not being taken seriously enough. They are calling on the Mayor to introduce a Low Emission Zone in London sooner rather than […]
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3 December 2002 by sianberry
At a recent meeting Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark Green parties all backed a statement proposed by Cllr. Darren Johnson AM, Leader of the Green Party Group in the London Assembly, that the site be retained as green open space. Cllr. Johnson commented, “Given the desperate need to preserve green space in the area, […]
26 November 2002 by sianberry
Cllr. Darren Johnson, Green Party Assembly Member says, “London is a city that is increasingly expensive to live in. It’s also a city of both low pay and extreme wealth. We need to make sure that those who look after the capital can afford to live here. That’s why London Green Party has written to […]
3 May 2002 by sianberry
522 Green candidates stood in 31 boroughs across London and Green votes were up in almost every part of the capital. In Lewisham, Darren Johnson was elected to serve Brockley Ward. He said: "It is a privilege to have been elected to represent Brockley. People in the ward have given strong support to the Green […]
29 April 2002 by sianberry
Greens expect to win new seats on a number of London borough councils and could end up holding the balance of power on one or two. Noel Lynch, Coordinator of London Green Party said: "Voters are completely disillusioned with the other main parties and their look-a-like policies. We are getting a very encouraging response on […]
28 April 2002 by sianberry
The LEZ would improve air quality and reduce pollution by requiring higher emission standards from vehicles entering the zone. This would apply to large vehicles such as lorries and coaches, not to cars. The aim is to reduce asthma amongst children and deaths from respiratory diseases amongst older people. Jenny Jones, Green Member of the […]
26 April 2002 by sianberry
The Lewisham and Newham mayors will be the first directly elected (executive) mayors in London boroughs. Other boroughs such as Hackney are in the process of holding referenda to decide whether to have such mayors. Gabrielle Rolf, Green Mayoral Candidate for Newham said: "The Green Party does not believe that having executive mayors is the […]
25 April 2002 by sianberry
Jenny Jones, Member of the Greater London Assembly and Metropolitan Police Authority said: "The police waste a large amount of time dealing with drugs possession offences. Legalising the use of cannabis would free up police time to tackle serious crime, as has been shown in Lambeth. We also need to offer heavy drug users treatment […]
Jean Lambert, Green MEP for London said: "Public services must be efficient, effective and well resourced, with decent public funding from central government. They play an important role in providing secure, quality employment, locally and should be at the heart of our communities." Across London, Greens have opposed and spoken out against: · Privatisation of […]
24 April 2002 by sianberry
Trains carrying nuclear waste for reprocessing regularly cross the capital, passing through several boroughs where the Green Party expects to win seats in the local elections on 2 May. Elected Greens in London will oppose the continued transport of nuclear waste and press for complete decommissioning of nuclear power stations. As one alternative to meeting […]