London exceeds European pollution limits even with loop hole 13 December 2011 by sianberry Darren Johnson, AM has written to the European Commission about the failure of London to meet air pollution limits in 2011. Provisional figures from the Neasden Lane monitoring site show that it now recorded more than the 35 bad air days allowed for PM10. The UK government was granted an extra air pollution allowance this […] Read more »
London Green Party calls for more action on anti-social dogs ahead of International Animal Rights Day 6 December 2011 by sianberry The London Green Party has called for more action in the capital on anti-social dog behaviour ahead of International Animal Rights Day on Saturday. This week the party launched its ‘Action Plan for Animals’, which sets out its policies ahead of the London Mayoral elections in May 2012. The Dog Control Bill, which has recently […] Read more »
London public transport fare decreases must be sustainable 6 December 2011 by sianberry Responding to discussion this week over public transport fares, Green Party Mayoral candidate Jenny Jones said: "I’m pleased fare decreases are being discussed, but I’m also concerned that Ken Livingstone isn’t able to fund his proposals on a sustained basis." "The Green Party is keen to decrease fares but this must be financed with credible, […] Read more »
Not enough of the Mayor’s apprenticeships going to young Londoners 6 December 2011 by sianberry Figures obtained by Darren Johnson AM show that a small minority of apprenticeships made available in the GLA, TfL, LDA, the London Fire Brigade and the Metropolitan Police have gone to young people aged 16-18, with most going to people aged 25+. Darren will call on the Mayor to make more opportunities available to young […] Read more »
Proactive policing best hope to prevent future riots 6 December 2011 by sianberry Reacting to the Guardian and London School of Economics report on the riots of summer this year, Jenny Jones, Green Party member of the Metropolitan Police Authority said: "The SUS laws in the eighties were one of the main drivers behind the riots back then." "Senior police have tried hard to avoid those same mistakes […] Read more »
Jenny Jones welcomes BBC review after no women selected as Sports Personality Award contenders 1 December 2011 by sianberry In reaction to the BBC’s decision to review the shortlisting procedures for its Sports Personality of the Year Award, Green Party Mayoral candidate Jenny Jones said: "This is a welcome move. Frankly the exclusion of women from the shortlist was an insult to some of Britain’s greatest sporting stars. However it is probably unsurprising given […] Read more »
Jenny Jones launches fundraising appeal for 2012 30 November 2011 by sianberry Jenny Jones launches appeal to fund an party political broadcast to reach millions of Londoners ahead of the May 2012 elections. http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/investment/green-london-2012-517 Read more »
Osborne’s backwards budget is formula for failure on green economy and jobs 29 November 2011 by sianberry Cash boost for big polluters shows Osborne ‘dangerously colour blind on the green economy’; Britain needs a Green New Deal Chancellor reveals plan to ‘rip up environmental and social protection laws’ ‘Government failing to address UK’s biggest crisis: the jobs deficit’ Ruling out Robin Hood Tax on financial sector is ‘huge mistake’ Chancellor George […] Read more »
Jenny Jones: I unequivocally support strikes against ideologically-driven pension cuts 29 November 2011 by sianberry In advance of Wednesday’s public sector strikes, Jenny Jones said: "The Green party unequivocally supports the strike on public sector pensions and our members will be involved in rallies and picket lines across London. "We believe this strike could have easily been avoided if the government had been willing to negotiate with unions but their […] Read more »
Green Party candidate calls for urgent action as historic Berwick Street market joins list of those under threat 29 November 2011 by sianberry Urgent action is required to save Berwick Street market, Green party London Assembly candidate Susanna Rustin said today. Rustin was joined by Mayoral candidate Jenny Jones at the launch of her campaign at the market. Rustin said: "Berwick Street market is an asset to our community but has been desperately neglected by Westminster City Council. […] Read more »