Author Archives: Chris Jarvis - Page 3
Dancing mother protest urges Lloyds of London to stop underwriting fossil fuels
A group of mothers staged a mass dancing protest outside insurance market Lloyd's of London headquarters today. The campaigners have been urging the insurance market "stop jeopardising children's futures", and…
“Channel 4 Ain’t Broke”: Over 20 production companies launch bid to stop sell-off
The battle to save Channel 4 from privatisation has gained yet more traction today. A raft of production companies and public figures have come out fighting against the sell-off, which…
Full list of candidates for Young Greens executive election announced
Between 26 June and 9 July, members of the Green Party of England and Wales' youth and student wing - the Young Greens - will vote to elect a new…
Protests in dozens of towns and cities over private involvement in NHS
Campaigners across the country have been coordinating actions in opposition to private involvement in the NHS today. Keep Our NHS Public, We Own It and Unite Community jointly organised protests…
Exclusive: Matthew Hull to stand for Green Party trade union liaison officer
This summer, members of the Green Party of England and Wales will be electing a new deputy leader. However, this isn't the only election taking place at the moment. Nominations…
Surrey Students’ Union to boycott oil, gas, mining, and arms recruitment
University of Surrey Students' Union has voted to boycott all fossil fuel and arms industry recruitment. This comes off the back of two motions from the Surrey People & Planet…
Cheltenham Councillor defects from Lib Dems to Greens amid racism scandal
Another week, another Green Councillor. The Green Party of England and Wales has added another Council seat to its tally after a Liberal Democrat Councillor in Cheltenham - Wendy Flynn…
Zack Polanski announces bid for Green Party deputy leadership
Nominations for the Green Party of England and Wales deputy leadership election opened on June 1. Now, the first candidate has come forward. Zack Polanski - a London Assembly member since…
Trans Pride Brighton & Hove becomes first to sign the Fossil Free Pride pledge
LGBTIQA+ activists recently launched a petition calling on Pride celebrations across the country to end their sponsorship relationships with the fossil fuel industry. The group - Fossil Free Pride -…
Second faction launched within Momentum to contest National Coordinating Group elections
Last week, Momentum Organisers was launched - a group within the left faction of the Labour Party - Momentum. Momentum Organisers was set up with a commitment to bring an…