Mayor will spend up to 28 times more on road building than on cycling infrastructure 18 November 2014 by sianberry Boris Johnson releases plans to spend £28 billion on road projects up to 2050, but only £1 billion on cycling. Green Assembly Member Darren Johnson criticises the “Mayor’s costly obsession with new roads” saying it will only succeed in “creating more traffic and more pollution”. Darren Johnson says the Mayor is taking the wrong approach […] Read more »
Green MEP on migrant benefits: “PM should focus on low pay not restricting freedom of movement” 13 November 2014 by sianberry New report shows EU migrants receive, on average, 50% less in terms of social benefit expenditure and that the migration results in net positive contribution. In response Green MEP Jean Lambert has said “the conclusion isn’t new” and that the Prime Minister should be concentrating on “ensuring people are paid decent wages”. At an event […] Read more »
London Green MEP report launch: Energy saving benefits low income consumers and the environment 12 November 2014 by sianberry The new report highlights opportunities to combine environmental and social benefits, urging low-income households to be put at the heart of Europe’s energy future without sacrificing environmental imperatives and calling upon the EU to uphold the ‘polluter pays’ principle. Green MEP Jean Lambert (central) photographed at the launch of the report. A new report commissioned by Jean […] Read more »
“Prioritise the safety and health of Londoners” Councillor warns London Mayor as she joins national observation for traffic victims 12 November 2014 by sianberry The Green Party voices their support of the National Funeral for the Unknown Victim of Traffic Violence with councillor Caroline Russell set to speak at the demonstration and Green Assembly Member Baroness Jenny Jones set to attend. London’s Mayor must take seriously the need to protect the health of the city’s road users Green Party councillor […] Read more »
Mayor must “come clean about Crystal Palace and back community-led approach” 11 November 2014 by sianberry The Mayor needs to review his general approach to the Crystal Palace area says Green Assembly Member Darren Johnson, who calls for Boris Johnson to publish briefs given to consultants and support a community-led approach. The famous Crystal Palace Park dinosaurs. Photograph courtesy of Julian Osley. Darren Johnson AM has called for the Mayor of […] Read more »
London Green Party backs call for student demonstration against austerity 7 November 2014 by sianberry National demonstrations in London are called for by student groups and campaigns. The co-chair of the Young Greens Cliff Fleming calls for “an open, accessible, free education system that supports those from all backgrounds”. Students rally at Westminister in 2010 against spending cuts to further education and an increase in tuition fees. Photograph courtesy of […] Read more »
Mayor puts £30m public money towards “Garden Bridge” – but can the public use it? 6 November 2014 by sianberry Plans for a “Garden Bridge” that have secured £30 million pounds from both TfL and the Department of Transport does not guarantee right of way for the public, whilst the Mayor of London has also rejected proposals to include a cycle track running alongside. Mayor Boris Johnson has been criticised by Green Party Assembly Member […] Read more »
London traffic goes up for first time in 13 years 5 November 2014 by sianberry Boris Johnson fails electoral promise of “smoothing traffic flow” as traffic goes up for the first time in 13 years, Green Assembly Member Darren Johnson calls it an “inevitable consequence of high fares and giving priority to cars”. Darren Johnson campaigning against the proposed tunnel ring road earlier this year. Photograph courtesy of MayorWatch. New […] Read more »
Living wage still not paid by 9 in 10 of London’s big businesses 3 November 2014 by sianberry During Boris Johnson’s term the number of people earning less than the London Living Wage has increased by 144,000, in response Green Assembly Member Jenny Jones calls for the living wage to become mandatory “starting with the big businesses who can most afford it.” Jenny Jones AM has repeated her call for the living wage […] Read more »
Lambeth Greens welcome success of Ritzy Cinema staff’s campaign for a Living wage 31 October 2014 by sianberry Lambeth Greens congratulate the staff of Ritzy Cinema in their successful campaign to receive the London Living Wage, as Streatham’s Green Councillor Scott Ainslie calls for Lambeth council to become an Ethical Care Council. The Lambeth Green Party congratulates the success of Ritzy Cinema staff’s ongoing campaign to secure a living wage. After a campaign […] Read more »