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No – the Greens haven’t formed a coalition with the Tories in Lancaster
The Lancaster Green Group were disappointed last night when numerous Labour individuals and groups launched a misinformation campaign against us with pre-prepared graphics and statements while we were still in…
Our door is still open to Labour – Greens want to cooperate on the London Assembly
Greens are dismayed by what just happened in the London Assembly and we hope that the Labour AMs will come back to the table. Friday saw the Assembly's annual meeting…
The G7 summit in Cornwall is set to re-awaken Extinction Rebellion
On June 11, the presidents and prime ministers of the seven largest developed economies plus India, South Korea, South Africa and Australia will meet in a hotel on the shores…
A green, more equal, fairer, and independent Scotland
Maggie Chapman - former co-convener of the Scottish Green Party and a long-term contributor to Bright Green was elected as an MSP for the North East region in the 2021…
Trans allies win the day in Scottish Parliament vote
It had been building for some years. Then, last winter, following gridlock in the Scottish Parliament over reform of the Gender Recognition Act, widespread and extremely heated disputes between SNP…
What are the Greens’ prospects in the 44 London council by-elections?
London local council elections aren’t until next year in 2022, but there are a slew of by-elections that have accrued since the start of 2020 that are now being held.…
5 key moments in worker-led environmentalism
May Day banner. Image credit via jfantenb under CC BY-SA Since 1889, May 1st has been recognised as International Workers’ Day, a time to celebrate all the moments workers have…
Oxford University’s fossil fuel ties legitimise racism
It is no secret that fossil fuel companies are racist. As Shell’s activities in Ogoniland show, the industry exploits the lands of indigenous peoples against their will and shows higher…
The divestment movement must move beyond looking solely at fossil fuels
In 2020, after years of tireless campaigning by student and faculty activists, the University of Cambridge announced that it would be divesting from fossil fuels by 2030. “The University is…
Can we stop 20 years of urbanisation from unravelling?
20 years ago, a little-noticed change in government policy helped to radically transform British cities, mainly for the better. Today we stand at another pivotal point, where many of those…