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How the Women’s Equality Party would deliver pay equality
November 14 2019 is Equal Pay Day. From this date women in the UK are effectively working 'for free' compared to men until the end of the year, based on…
Unite To Remain will do more harm than good
Image credit: UK Parliament, Creative Commons I am writing this article as I get ready to contest a seat for a party I truly care about. I have been a…
The SNP’s 10 year strategy for mental health in Scotland
One in four of us will be affected, directly or indirectly, by mental illness during our lifetimes, making it a hugely important issue. Mental illness does not discriminate, it can…
The Liberal Democrat vision for defence
The men and women who serve in the Armed Forces play a vital part in improving and defending lives and while their roles may often be behind the scenes they…
The end of fracking is a crucial step forward in the battle against fossil fuels
Yesterday, tens of thousands of people who’ve contributed to the anti-fracking struggle had cause to celebrate. They woke to the news that their efforts had contributed to a big step…
For the Many, not the billionaires
Labour has started its election campaign with a bang before parliament has even dissolved. The Tories' only story of note - despite themselves calling for the election - is Boris…
A Green New Deal would deliver a just transition for British industry
The Green Party’s vision for industry was conceived long before it became as urgent as it is today and remains the best route out of the mess our environment, society…
A Green vision for Wales
Wales Green Party have argued alongside Caroline Lucas and others that a General Election is not the answer to the Brexit crisis and continue to campaign for a People’s Vote…
Climate change needs a socialist solution. That means voting Labour.
Social media is already awash with bogus tactical voting sites, before parliament has even dissolved for the 2019 General Election. These tools cynically push voters to support the Liberal Democrats…
Forget tactical voting. Now’s the time to vote Green.
Greens didn’t call this election. And we think it’s wrong to proceed to an election now instead of attempting to resolve the single biggest constitutional crisis first with a People’s…