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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hit and runs in London grow for the fourth year in a row as over 1000 pedestrians were victims of hit and runs last year. Green Assembly Member Jenny Jones expresses her shock that the issue is not being treated more seriously and calls for action. Jenny Jones at the Space for Cycling protest last […]