Storm Babet: Major flooding a result of climate change and privatisation, Green Party says
The major flooding experienced across the UK from Storm Babet are a result of the climate crisis and privatisation, the Green Party has said. The party's co-leader Adrian Ramsay made…
Green Party wins two council by-elections in Worcester
The Green Party increased its representation in local government last week. Two by-elections in Worcester saw the Greens win seats from the Tories. In Warndon Parish South for Worcester City…
Sixth form teachers secure 6.5 per cent pay rise
Teachers in sixth forms have accepted a pay offer for 2023/4 that is equivalent to a per cent pay rise for the majority of staff. Staff on the lowest pay…
Proportional representation is no threat to political stability, new study finds
Proportional voting systems can produce greater political stability, a new study from Make Votes Matter has found. The electoral reform campaign group has analysed 50 years of politics in 17…
Sian Berry stands down as a councillor in Camden
The former co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales - Sian Berry - has stood down as a councillor in Camden. Berry was first elected to Camden Borough…
Zack Polanski calls out Keir Starmer for ‘lying’ over Gaza comments
On October 20, Keir Starmer sought to 'clarify' the comments he made in an interview on LBC about the siege on Gaza. In the LBC interview, Starmer said Israel “does have that right”…
The Tories are losing voters who think we need political reform, new poll finds
Voters who backed the Tories in 2019 but have since said they will not be voting for them at the next general election are more likely to support democratic reform…
More than 20 councillors have resigned from the Labour Party over Keir Starmer’s position on Gaza
The Labour Party is facing a full scale rebellion over its position on Israel's siege and bombardment of Gaza, with more than a dozen of its councillors having resigned their…
Newham Council forced to accept Green Party representation on committees
Newham Green Party has successfully secured representation on council committees. The news comes following a lengthy campaign from Green councillors Nate Higgins and Danny Keeling - the only opposition councillors…
Momentum launches tool to pressure Labour MPs on Gaza ceasefire
Labour's primary left wing faction Momentum has launched a new tool seeking to pressure Labour MPs to press for a ceasefire in Gaza. The tool has been sent to thousands…