‘Every government, every politician and every activist must be straining every sinew to secure a ceasefire’: Benali Hamdache’s speech to the Palestine Solidarity demonstration in London
On October 21, 300,000 people marched in London to demand an end to the war in Gaza. The demonstration was organised by Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Friends of Al-Aqsa, Stop the War…
I will make sure the Greens win at least four London Assembly seats
Bright Green is offering all the candidates standing to be on the Green Party’s list for the 2024 London Assembly election the opportunity to set out why they are standing…
Westminster government fails London – our city needs more devolved powers
25 years ago London voted for a Mayor and the creation of the London Assembly. 72% of voters backed a new devolution deal. At last a Londonwide authority that could…
Transphobia in the Green Party leadership election is harming the party’s reputation
The Green Party of England and Wales is midway through its leadership elections. Currently two of the eight candidates are making a very clear pitch for the “gender critical” vote.…
The truth behind the Greens’ performance in the General Election
Image credit: YouTube Screengrab The election is over. Social media is filled with rancorous debate - unpicking Labour’s defeat. But what of the Greens? How was this election for us?…
Greens must be big, disruptive and transformative: Benali Hamdache, candidate for Green London Assembly list
Benali Hamdache with other campaigners fighting for action on air pollution. In 2020, London will go to the polls to elect a new Mayor and members of the London Assembly.…
Only Pluralism Can Save Us Now
Corbyn has so far rejected the idea of a 'progressive alliance' This article is part of Bright Green's 'Labour or Green?' series- if you'd like to contribute to this series,…
Less Diverse than UKIP?
The GPEW equality and diversity policy At the last General Election the Green Party had fewer BME candidates than UKIP. As a headline it was definitely a blow in our…
What we do (and don’t) need from our new leadership team
Benali has served in various positions in the Green Party of England and Wales. Image: Caroline Russell. Natalie Bennett’s standing down as lead of the Green Party of England and…
In the Corbyn era, Greens can still embrace socialism
Green Party and Corbyn posters in a window in Islington, London, Jeremy Corbyn's home constituency. Photo: David Holt, Flickr. On 10 May 2016, The Ecologist published an article by Rupert…