Author Archives: Chris Jarvis
Scale of Green Party election success summed up in a single tweet
The Green Party of England and Wales has been experiencing unprecedented electoral success in the last three years. Since the party's breakthrough set of local elections in 2019, the Greens…
Almost half a million students could be shut out of university by government funding reforms
The UK government has yet another plan to reform higher education funding for England and Wales. The proposals would mean people would only eligible for a student loan if they…
Greens slam government for fossil fuel tax breaks
Rishi Sunak this week announced the government's package for tackling the cost of living crisis. The package includes a windfall tax on the profits of oil and gas companies that…
LGBTIQA+ activists launch petition to kick fossil fuel companies out of Pride
LGBTIQA+ activists have launched a campaign demanding that Pride celebrations refuse to accept sponsorship from fossil fuel companies. Organised under the banner of Fossil Free Pride, the campaign has emerged…
Greens gain Council seat from Tories in Spelthorne by-election
After a strong set of local elections for the Greens in May, the party has now added yet another Councillor to its tally. In a by-election held on May 25,…
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…