Greens to put transport inclusion at heart of Lambeth & Southwark campaign 3 November 2011 by sianberry Southwark resident and Green Mayoral candidate, Jenny Jones AM will join Jonathan Bartley, the Green London Assembly candidate for Lambeth and Southwark on Friday 4th November to support an ‘inclusive transport’ campaign marking the launch of the party’s election campaign in the two constituency boroughs. They will come together with local supporters to stage a […] Read more »
Mayor’s housing plans must make the most of his new powers 3 November 2011 by sianberry More housing and planning powers, and control over new budgets and land assets, provide the Mayor with a unique opportunity to provide more affordable homes for Londoners if he gets his approach right. The Assembly’s Planning and Housing Committee today welcomes many of the Mayor’s proposals in its response to the revision of his housing […] Read more »
Jenny Jones: Robin Hood tax is key to economic recovery 2 November 2011 by sianberry Green Party Mayoral Candidate Jenny Jones today supported calls for the implementation of a Robin Hood tax. Jones said: "Inequality in London is growing with the economic crisis being used as a poor excuse. "This simple measure would help ensure our city’s richest institutions make a more equitable contribution towards the recovery without scratching the […] Read more »
Greens launch Lewisham & Greenwich election bid 2 November 2011 by sianberry The Green Party has selected Roger Sedgley as its candidate for Greenwich & Lewisham in the London Assembly elections next May. Sedgley formally launched his campaign today along with Green Candidate for Mayor of London, Jenny Jones, and Green Assembly Member Darren Johnson. Activists and candidates marked the launch by highlighting their support for a […] Read more »
Lack of funding risks closing successful anti-gang scheme 2 November 2011 by sianberry Responding to the Government’s refreshed anti-gang strategy, Darren Johnson has raised concerns that the pilot borough for the Metropolitan Police’s anti-gang "Connect" project is short of funds for offering help for young people wishing to leave gangs. Waltham Forest have said that they will have to "consider closing the programme" unless a £1m funding gap […] Read more »
Heathrow trial for late planes could mean more noise 2 November 2011 by sianberry Darren Johnson has issued the following statement about the impact on people living around west London of the Heathrow trial which starts today and allows planes which are more than 10 minutes late to land on runways being used for take offs. At present aircraft landing at Heathrow switch runways at 3pm each day to […] Read more »
Thousands of jobs at risk in London due to energy tariff cut 2 November 2011 by sianberry The Government’s proposals to cut the amount of money paid to homes and businesses that generate their own energy could derail thousands of jobs and a growing solar industry in London. In addition to the companies manufacturing and installing solar panels that the Mayor wants to attract to the capital, projects to refurbish tens of […] Read more »
Jenny Jones: we cannot keep quiet on rotten borough of City of London 2 November 2011 by sianberry Green Party Mayoral candidate Jenny Jones today reaffirmed the Party’s commitment to the abolition of the City of London Corporation. Jones said: "It is no surprise that the political consensus is to avoid discussing the City of London’s nefarious practices and influence. "Half of Conservative Party funding comes from the Square Mile and the proportion […] Read more »
Jenny Jones: Secret Met Police plane fleet raises serious questions on civil liberties 31 October 2011 / 19 April 2021 by sianberry Reacting to reports today that the Metropolitan Police Service has a fleet of secret spy planes,each costing £3 million and capable of eavesdropping on mobile phone calls fromthe sky, Green Party Metropolitan Police Authority member Jenny Jones said: “This dramatic and shocking news raises important questions on civil liberties, democraticscrutiny and prospective job cuts. “First, […] Read more »
Jenny Jones supports calls to democratise City of London 28 October 2011 by sianberry Green Party Mayoral candidate Jenny Jones today supported calls to democratise the City of London Corporation. Jenny Jones said: "The City of London Corporation is a medieval institution. "It plays a key role in protecting offshore business that drains billions out of developing countries each year. What we have is a divided capital, and we […] Read more »