Author Archives: Chris Jarvis
Greens join chorus of condemnation for anti-trade union laws
This weekend, government plans to restrict strike action yet further were trailed in the Sunday Telegraph. The plans would see requirements for minimum service requirements on railways in the event of…
London Green Party votes for motion reaffirming commitment to trans rights
London Green Party members this evening reiterated their commitment to fighting for trans rights. Members voted for a motion which stated the regional branch of the Green Party of England…
Zarah Sultana perfectly sums up how we are governed by the rich, for the rich
This week, the chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak made his way onto the Sunday Times Rich List. He placed as the 222nd richest person in the UK, with his…
Republicans plan anti-monarchy rally to coincide with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Campaigners are planning a rally for a republican Scotland to coincide with the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The rally, coordinated by republican group Our Republic, will take place on Calton Hill…
Climate activists build giant oil pipeline outside Lloyds of London in protest over fossil fuel insurance
Climate campaigners from have today built a giant fake oil pipeline outside the headquarters of insurance market Lloyd's of London. The campaigners, from Coal Action Network, are protesting Lloyd's of…
Greens and SNP forge working agreement for running Glasgow City Council
In May's local elections, the Scottish Greens became the third largest party on Glasgow City Council. The Greens gained three seats and overtook the Tories. Now, the Green group on…
Palestine Action occupy Elbit Systems premises in Bristol
Pro-Palestine campaigners today occupied the Bristol premises of the Israeli defence company Elbit Systems. Activists linked to the direct action network Palestine Action broke into the company's offices in Bristol,…
Former Labour staffer slams attack leaflet on Greens
The Labour Party's tactics in the local elections have come under fire from a key former party adviser. Andrew Fisher, who served as Direct of Policy for Labour from 2015-2019…
Greens celebrate best ever local election results in Wales
Votes are still being counted, but the Green Party is already celebrating its best ever results in Wales. With more than half a dozen Councils still to declare their results,…
Greens celebrate big wins across England in Council elections
The Green Party of England and Wales has seen significant victories in the 2022 local elections, with a flurry of results coming in throughout the night. With many seats being…