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No – the Greens haven’t formed a coalition with the Tories in Lancaster

Jack Lenox18 May 2021No Comment2021-05-18T18:43:41+01:00

The Lancaster Green Group were disappointed last night when numerous Labour individuals and groups launched a misinformation campaign against us with pre-prepared graphics and statements while we were still in…

Our door is still open to Labour – Greens want to cooperate on the London Assembly

Caroline Russell 16 May 2021 4 Comments2021-05-16T12:45:47+01:00

Greens are dismayed by what just happened in the London Assembly and we hope that the Labour AMs will come back to the table. Friday saw the Assembly's annual meeting…

The G7 summit in Cornwall is set to re-awaken Extinction Rebellion

Steve Melia 12 May 2021 4 Comments2021-05-12T18:11:52+01:00

On June 11, the presidents and prime ministers of the seven largest developed economies plus India, South Korea, South Africa and Australia will meet in a hotel on the shores…

A green, more equal, fairer, and independent Scotland

Maggie Chapman 10 May 2021 No Comment2021-05-10T18:34:25+01:00

Maggie Chapman - former co-convener of the Scottish Green Party and a long-term contributor to Bright Green was elected as an MSP for the North East region in the 2021…

Trans allies win the day in Scottish Parliament vote

Bright Green Editors 9 May 2021 No Comment2021-05-11T13:43:22+01:00

It had been building for some years. Then, last winter, following gridlock in the Scottish Parliament over reform of the Gender Recognition Act, widespread and extremely heated disputes between SNP…

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Climate campaigners demand Lloyd’s stop insuring coal mines

Chris Jarvis17 May 2021No Comment2021-05-17T20:08:25+01:00

Climate campaigners in thirteen cities across the UK coordinated protests on May 17 to demand Lloyd's of London and its insurers immediately stop insuring coal mines. The campaigners were taking…

Exclusive: Over 1,000 people have joined the Green Party since election day

Chris Jarvis 9 May 2021 No Comment2021-05-09T17:01:56+01:00

The Green Party of England and Wales is celebrating its second best set of local election results in its history. At the time of writing, the Greens have made net…

8 MSPs and the Scottish Greens best ever result

Ric Lander 8 May 2021 5 Comments2021-05-11T13:41:10+01:00

Left to right, Scotland's new Green group of MSPs: Chapman, Harvie, Mackay, Greer, Slater, Johnstone, Ruskell, Burgess The Greens have returned a record eight MSPs to the Scottish Parliament, their…

Bright Green 2021 elections live blog

Bright Green Editors 5 May 2021 No Comment2021-05-05T23:00:51+01:00

ITUC uses May Day statement to call for “new social contract” and job creation

Will Herbert 1 May 2021 No Comment2021-05-01T21:52:50+01:00

ITUC used its May Day statement to restate its demand for a “new social contract”, including job creation. In January, ITUC General-Secretary Sharan Burrow spoke at the World Economic Forum…