New leaders, new political programme and new MEPs(?) – UK Green news round up week 11
Green Party in Northern Ireland elect new Deputy Leader Last Sunday, the Green Party in Northern Ireland turned a page in its history. The party elected Malachai O’Hara as...
Cargo bikes could be a game changer for London
Cargo bikes can deliver faster than vans, according to a Transport for London trial which could spark a green makeover for goods transportation in the capital. Faster and Greener...
Greens hit highest poll rating in two years
A new opinion poll released today puts the Greens at their highest level of support for two years. The poll, from Kantar Public puts support for the Greens in...
Brighton & Hove Greens launch radical manifesto for local elections
Brighton & Hove Green Party have launched their manifesto for the local elections taking place in May. Their election pledges cover a wide range of issues – from homelessness...
New beginnings – UK Green news round up week 10
Alison Johnstone takes the Green group into First Ministers Questions for first time as leader of the Scottish parliamentary group After becoming the Scottish Green Party’s parliamentary group co-leader...
Two massive victories for the student divestment movement
In the past 48 hours, the student divestment movement took another leap forward. Two more institutions joined the more than 1,000 worldwide that have cut their ties with the...
Newport to Brighton, Spalding to Holyrood – UK Green news round up week 9
Amelia Womack sets out her stall for Newport West by-election After the sad passing of longstanding Labour MP Paul Flynn, a by-election has been called in Newport West for...
Arrests, defections and delivering change – UK Green news round up week 8
Molly Scott Cato arrested in Belgium Demonstrating the Green commitment to non-violent direct action as a means of driving political change, Molly Scott Cato was arrested in Belgium this...
A tale of two mayors – UK Green news round up week 7
Sian Berry announced as Green Party candidate for London Mayor After a long selection process, Siân Berry – the co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales –...
“No more business as usual”: Green councillors press for action to follow climate emergency declarations
Green councillors and environmental activists are pressing for action following the passing of climate emergency motions at over 20 local authorities and counting. While the declarations state that global...