New political tribes – who should Greens be targeting?
Back in 2013, during my campaign to be Elections Coordinator of the Green Party I wrote a piece laying out my thoughts on who we should be targeting in the…
This boundary review risks skewing our democracy. It’s time to think again
By Slaunger (Own work) , via Wikimedia CommonsIt’s fair to say the boundary review has caused a stir. Why? Let’s start with the whole basis of this shakeup. The boundary…
An open letter to the Green Party: I was expecting more support
I’m not sure how I feel about the Green Party. It’s an odd thing to think because for a long time I felt absolutely sure how I felt…
8 Things We Learnt From Green Party Conference
We’ve had some time to return, recover, and reflect on the Green Party’s Autumn Conference in Birmingham last weekend. So here’s some thoughts. The leadership’s mandate is strong. 86% of…
Natalie Bennett on her proudest achievements, progressive alliances and the future of the Green Party
Natalie Bennett, the outgoing Green Party leader As the rest of the media clamoured to interview the two newly-elected co-leaders of the Green Party, at Bright Green we thought it’d…
With a new leadership, what next for the Greens?
Credit: Zak Bond This article was first published by Novara Wire. So. Caroline Lucas MP and Jonathan Bartley are the new leaders of the Greens. Things could be about to…
It’s human, not ‘British’, rights that we must fight for
The ECHR- by Flickr user 'Outlandos ' Creative Commons license: ’s be honest: many of us dislike the actions taken by the current Conservative government. However, nothing is more stomach…
Seven lessons from seven years in City Hall
I’ve been a Green Party member, activist and officer at local, regional and national levels for ten years. But the honour and joy of working full-time for two Green politicians…
‘We are the opposition’ after Brexit: Amelia Womack’s re-election speech in full
Amelia Womack, re-elected Green Party of England and Wales deputy leader Amelia Womack has been re-elected as the Deputy Leader of the Green Party. The text below is the full transcript…
How digital democracy can boost political engagement
Keyboard- by Marcie Casas, Creative Commons license Part of Bright Green’s new political engagement series This isn't a great time to be on the left. There can be no denying…