Greens highlight nuclear threat 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 […] Read more »
Young Greens challenge voter ‘apathy’ 23 April 2002 by sianberry The Green Party believes that young people should get involved in local government. It argues that so-called voter ‘apathy’ amongst the young is not laziness, and that one of the reasons for low voter turnout is that many people perceive little difference between Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat policies. London’s young Green candidates offer energy, […] Read more »
Greens call for better pedestrian routes in Central London 22 April 2002 by sianberry Victor Anderson said: "After five years in power the Government has failed to solve transport problems. In London, we now have the GLA with some of the powers to tackle them. "There are many barriers to walking in central London, including road traffic, pollution and railings. We need to make walking in central London a […] Read more »
Green animal rights policies for the local elections 21 April 2002 by sianberry Danny Bates, Policy Coordinator for London Green Party said: "Animals should have the right to live without human-inflicted suffering or cruelty. They also deserve the right to have their basic needs met. The inadequacy of current animal welfare legislation means that these basic rights are often not respected. "Much more needs to be done by […] Read more »
London Greens launch new website 19 April 2002 by sianberry In the run up to the borough elections on May 2nd, the website will carry news on the Greens’ election campaign as well as the London manifesto and details of all Green candidates. The creation of an ambitious new website reflects the confidence that Greens will be elected to councils in several boroughs on May […] Read more »