Maggie Chapman Archives

Four days until polling day – UK Green news round up week 20

Chris Jarvis 19 May 2019 Four days until polling day – UK Green news round up week 202019-05-19T21:54:28+01:00 Features No Comment

Greens continue to surge in opinion polls As polling day edges closer and closer, the Greens’ fortunes look strong. For the first time ever a national opinion poll put...

It’s all about Europe – UK Green news round up week 19

Chris Jarvis 12 May 2019 It’s all about Europe – UK Green news round up week 192019-05-12T20:01:34+01:00 Features No Comment

Scottish Greens win support from Sunday Mail The Scottish Green Party’s European election campaign was given a boost this week. The Sunday Mail encouraged its readers to vote for...

Caroline vs. Gimli – UK Green news round up week 17

Chris Jarvis 28 April 2019 Caroline vs. Gimli – UK Green news round up week 172019-04-28T15:50:32+01:00 Features No Comment

Caroline Lucas takes part in fiery Question Time debate This week, Green MP Caroline Lucas was a panellist on Question Time. The show saw a range of topics discussed, including climate...

Sheffield, Scotland and Sultans – UK Green news round up week 14

Chris Jarvis 7 April 2019 Sheffield, Scotland and Sultans – UK Green news round up week 142019-04-15T16:29:42+01:00 Green Parties No Comment

Magid Magid enters final weeks in office As local elections draw near, Green Lord Mayor of Sheffield Magid Magid is entering into his final weeks of office. In his...

New year, new structures and new policies – Green news round up week 1

Chris Jarvis 6 January 2019 New year, new structures and new policies – Green news round up week 12019-01-13T20:12:53+01:00 England & Wales 2 Comments

Welcome to the first of many Bright Green news round-ups. As part of the revamped and relaunched Bright Green, we’ll be bringing a weekly round up of news on...

Scottish Greens brand early election ‘opportunist’ amid signs of UK parties split

Josiah Mortimer 18 April 2017 Scottish Greens brand early election ‘opportunist’ amid signs of UK parties split2017-06-06T15:39:43+01:00 England & Wales 1 Comment

The Scottish Green Party have condemned Theresa May’s calls for an early General Election as ‘weak and opportunist’ – while Greens south of the border have welcomed the move. ...

Green Parties support Syriza’s call for debt conference for Greece

Mina B 1 July 2015 Green Parties support Syriza’s call for debt conference for Greece2015-07-01T13:58:41+01:00 *Society* No Comment

Leading figures from both the Green Party of England and Wales and the Scottish Green Party have voiced support for Greece to reject the proposal from the Troika (the...

Maggie Chapman elected Aberdeen University rector – speech in full

Josiah Mortimer 23 March 2015 Maggie Chapman elected Aberdeen University rector – speech in full2015-03-23T22:54:31+01:00 Comment 1 Comment

Today Scottish Green Party co-convener Maggie Chapman was installed as Rector of the Univeristy of Aberdeen. This is her installation address, reposted from her blog here. “Good morning Pro-Chancellor,...