London Greens say “Cut Fares, Not Staff” in wake of Tube Strikes 10 February 2014 by sianberry London Greens have joined their voice with transport unions and campaigners to tell Mayor Boris Johnson to “Cut Fares, Not Staff”. Talks between union leaders and TFL officials resume today, following a week that has seen strike action to protect nearly 1000 London Underground Jobs. Islington Green Party Council Candidates Charlie Kiss (left), Caroline Russell […] Read more »
‘We need to enact Green plan to tackle youth unemployment’ 7 February 2014 by sianberry The Government should offer the ‘Youth Guarantee’ that offers work or a training place to young people after 4 months on the dole says Green MEP Jean Lambert. London’s Green MEP Jean Lambert has called on the Government to enact a Green plan to guarantee a job, training place or education for every young person. […] Read more »
Traffic police deserve more legal protection 7 February 2014 by sianberry Green Assembly Member Jenny Jones urges the justice system to give the same sentences to those behind the wheel as those who are not. A vehicle activated sign shows the 30mph speed limit. A man has been jailed for killing a police officer by running him down as he tried to stop his car. Gary […] Read more »
EU countries to sign UN arms trade treaty 6 February 2014 by sianberry The swift adoption of the Treaty into force would be a step forward for peace says Green MEP Jean Lambert, but further clarity is needed to ensure coherence and transparency between countries. Photograph courtesy of Arthur Smart. Euro-MPs have voted for the EU to endorse international efforts to halt the arms trade. Although the EU can’t […] Read more »
Government’s carrier bag charge a ‘dog’s dinner’ 6 February 2014 by sianberry The Environment Audit Committee concludes the Government’s current proposals are a “complete mess” as Green Assembly Member Baroness Jenny Jones calls for the illusion of the “free” plastic bag to be cast aside. Single use plastic bags are not only bad for the environment says Jenny Jones, but also force prices up in stores and […] Read more »
MEPs agree to Green calls to end exploitation of seasonal workers – but not here in the UK 6 February 2014 by sianberry The new EU rules on seasonal workers from outside the EU pleases Green MEP Jean Lambert and represents progress as she calls for the “end of any seasonal worker being exploited”. A ‘pick your own fruit farm’ in the UK, photograph courtesy of Walter Baxter. Euro-MPs have agreed to adopt a common system for ensuring […] Read more »
Mayor should drop ticket office closure plans and meet unions 5 February 2014 by sianberry The Mayor “needs to take a step back” and “allow meaningful negotiations” says Green Assembly Member Darren Johnson. London Underground strikes cause severe delays this morning. Photograph courtesy of Elliott Brown. Responding to today’s strike action by TSSA and RMT union members on the London Underground, Darren Johnson has said: “The Mayor should step back, […] Read more »
Green MEPs win cross-party support for EU action plan to stamp out homophobia 4 February 2014 by sianberry “It is time to outline a coherent approach at EU level” says Green Party MEP Jean Lambert as MEPs call for an EU roadmap against homophobia and discrimination based on sexual identity. Jean Lambert as photographed by Tanoshimi in Norwich, October 2010. Green MEPs have won cross-party backing for a new EU ‘roadmap’ on eliminating all […] Read more »
Mayor’s plan for cycling superhighways could be five years late 4 February 2014 by sianberry Green Assembly Member Darren Johnson voices his concern over the superhighways plans with “no firm deadline for completion, nor an adequate budget”. One out of the three currently operational cycling superhighways, CS7, at Colliers Wood underground. Darren Johnson AM has uncovered the fact that the Mayor’s draft London Plan does not anticipate the cycling superhighways […] Read more »
Greens urge all to get on roll for national voter registration day 3 February 2014 by sianberry Green Party MEP Jean Lambert encourages everyone to register this Wednesday (5th February) to vote and have their voice heard. Londoner’s voting in Hackney for the 2010 general election. Photograph courtesy of Alex Lee. London’s Green MEP Jean Lambert has urged all Londoners who are entitled to vote, whether they are UK, EU or Commonwealth […] Read more »