Labour councillor defects to the Green Party in Kensington and Chelsea
The Green Party has secured its first seat on Kensington and Chelsea council following a defection from Labour. Councillor Mona Adam resigned her Labour membership saying that her "values and…
Scottish independence could see Universal Basic Income introduced, Scottish Greens say
Independence would allow Scotland to 'reverse Tory cuts and austerity', and introduce a Universal Basic Income that would 'offer security and dignity', the Scottish Green Party has claimed. The Scottish…
Whitehall workers win 8% pay rise
Workers in three major government departments have won a pay rise of up to 8 per cent. The workers - represented by the PCS union - have called off planned…
A nuclear power-free Scotland would be ‘safer for people and planet’, Scottish Greens claim
The Scottish Greens have called for a Scotland free of nuclear power, claiming it would be 'safer for people and planet'. The party's climate spokesperson Mark Ruskell has made the…
80 civil society groups demand government acts on climate-linked migration and displacement
A coalition of 80 civil society groups specialising in climate and migration have called on the leaders of political parties in the UK to take act on migration and displacement…
Labour NEC member launches campaign for Starmer to back a ceasefire in Gaza
Mish Rahman - a member of Labour's ruling National Executive Committee (NEC) - has launched a campaign intended to pressure the Labour leader Keir Starmer to support a ceasefire in…
NEU gives damning verdict on Nick Gibb’s legacy as school’s minister
The National Education Union (NEU) has given its verdict on Nick Gibb's time as a government minister. This follows his resignation as a school's minister yesterday. Gibb's resignation came alongside…
Green Party calls for general election after ‘desperate’ reshuffle
The Green Party of England and Wales has called for a general election following the Tory government's cabinet reshuffle. The Greens have said the government has 'reached the end of…
David Cameron: Scottish Greens brand his appointment ‘monumental misjudgement’
The Scottish Green Party has branded David Cameron's appointment as foreign secretary 'bizarre' and a 'monumental misjudgement'. Cameron was given the role as part of Rishi Sunak's cabinet reshuffle. Referring…
Scottish Greens call for UK to stop arming Israel
The Scottish Greens have issued a call for the UK to end its arms sales to Israel. Alongside this, the Greens have said the Westminster government must investigate whether UK…