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Three former MEPs join over 200 Greens in condemning Population Matters – UK Green news round up issue 52
Population Matters: correction and apology In March, we published the open letter referred to below criticising the charity Population Matters. We have now added an editorial note (here) to the…
Greens respond to coronavirus, the budget and transphobia in the Guardian – UK Green news round up issue 51
Greens call for "solidarity pact" as a response to coronavirus crisis In the past two weeks, the crisis surrounding coronavirus has rapidly escalated. The government has been issuing regular advice…
Winning free bus travel for under 18s – UK Green news round up issue 50
Scottish Greens win free bus travel for under 18s Image credit: Creative Commons: Ric Lander The Scottish Green Party achieved a major victory this week. As part of its negotiations…
The Greens are gearing up to win the London Mayoralty
London Green Party are readying themselves for the 2020 London Assembly elections, as the campaign to get a Green mayor and gain greater representation in the Assembly gathers pace. The…
Greens fight Boris Johnson’s parliament shutdown – UK Green news update week 35
Content note: this article contains mentions of abortion and miscarriage Greens fight Johnson's prorogation of parliament Boris Johnson this week suspended the sitting of parliament in an attempt to shut…
BREAKING: Green London Assembly member Caroline Russell arrested
Image credit: Creative Commons: Joe Dunckley Green Party politician and member of the London Assembly Caroline Russell was arrested today. The arrest took place at the London demonstration against Boris…
Sadiq Khan must ditch the Silvertown Tunnel if he’s serious about the climate emergency
Image credit: Creative Commons, Centre for London The cancellation of a major urban road project – the M4 relief road in Newport, Wales – announced on 4 June, should embolden…
Fighting privatisation, from buses to schools – UK Green news round up week 24
John Finnie celebrates victory that could transform bus services in Scotland Image credit: YouTube screengrab This week, the Scottish Parliament made an historic decision. It voted to accept amendments to…
The best local election results in history – UK Green news round up week 18
Greens gain 194 council seats in England Image credit: Rosie Rawle This week saw the Green Party of England and Wales experience its best set of local election results in…
Youth centres, climate change, trans rights: UK Green news round up week 12
Siân Berry exposes unbelievable figures on youth centre cuts Image credit: Creative Commons, Steve Eason Green Party of England and Wales co-leader Siân Berry this week revealed shocking statistics on…