On mansplaining and masculinity: Cllr Susan Rae’s speech to the Scottish Greens
Susan Rae was elected as Councillor for Leith Walk in May 2017. This is her first speech to Scottish Greens conference given on 21st October. Good Morning Conference and...
Abolish alienation and build belonging: Maggie Chapman’s address to Scottish Greens
Co-convenor Maggie Chapman addressed a Scottish Green Party Conference that saw the party welcome a record number of Green Councillors and MSPs. Here’s what she had to say. Good...
Green Party Conference has its own Brexit moment
There were two significant issues on the agenda at the recent Green Party conference. Aside from the significant debates on climate change policy, and forestry and woodlands. The...
Green “Debacle” as Austrian Right Returns
The Austrian Greens have lost all 24 seats in parliament following Sunday’s election after being squeezed by big personalities across the political spectrum. On Thursday the Greens’ worst result...
Green Party elect new committees
Following on from a vote at conference, the Green Party of England and Wales has elected new members to eight of its national committees. Notable amongst the elected is...
What next? Thoughts on the Green Party Conference
“Confusion, opportunity and excitement.” The RSPB’s Ruth Davis used these words on a panel about Brexit and the environment, describing the strange situation that we in the UK currently...
Brexit and Bank Holidays – What is being discussed at Green Party Conference?
It’s Sunday in Harrogate, and the Harrogate Convention Centre is full of Green Party members waiting to vote on dozens of motions. In the past, some of the more...
GPEx 2017 Election results announced
Bright Green are excited to confirm the results of the 2017 election for GPEW’s Executive Committee (GPEx). The following roles went to the ballot; Internal Communications Coordinator, Equality & Diversity Coordinator, Publications Coordinator, Local...
Greens lead fight against London Arms Fair
As one of the world’s biggest weapons fairs sets up in the East End of London, Greens have been at the forefront of the campaign to shut it down....
Student Elected Leader of Wales Green Party
Benjamin Smith, 19, has been co-opted by the Wales Green Party Council to fill the second Deputy Spokesperson role in the leadership team. The position was previously left empty...