A crisis is at hand: only voting green will do
Caroline Lucas elected as the first Green MP in the UK Parliament, 2010. She couldn't have won without Brighton Pavillion residents voting Green in previous elections. Image: BBC News. The…
Charlie Kiss: ‘We are much more varied than people think’
Green Party LGBTI Manifesto Launch. From L to R: Benali Hamdache, Equalities and Diversity Spokesperson; Rebecca Johnson, Parliamentary Candidate for Hampstead and Kilburn; Amelia Womack, Deputy Leader; and Charlie Kiss…
Losing Quiggins, Lennon and Liverpool’s Corporate Capture
The Beatles Mural, Seaforth was painted in 2008 as part of Liverpool's capital of culture celebrations. Image: Beverley Goodwin, Flickr. I’m returning to Edinburgh from a conference in Liverpool. It’s…
7 reasons the Greens should NOT work with UKIP for electoral reform
Natalie Bennett and Nigel Farage on Newsnight. While it may lead to increased support for electoral reform, there are a number of compelling reasons why the Green Party should avoid…
Living Wage of £10/hour: a quick policy guide
Image: Flickr user Phil and Pam. A living wage of £10 an hour by 2020 is a key Green policy. We live in a country where food banks are flourishing,…
5 reasons the Greens should work with UKIP for electoral reform
Politics has changed a lot since the 2011 AV referendum. We need real PR. (CC lewishamdreamer, flickr) It probably sounds like heresy in Green circles, but hear me out. The…
Peter Tatchell: Greens have best policies for LGBT people & everyone
For three decades the Greens have pioneered equality for all, argues campaigner Peter Tatchell. The Greens are the only UK-wide party committed to oppose austerity, save public services and tackle…
Don’t swap your vote – vote for the future
Tactical voting websites such as VoteSwap have divided opinion among Greens in recent weeks This election campaign has seen the rise of 'vote swapping' websites - some with thousands signed…
Grassroots radicalism drives change at NUS
Young Green David Stringer gives his thoughts on this year's NUS Conference. Photo: William Pinkney-Baird. For two decades the NUS has had a reputation as both a fluffy debating club,…
Whatever your views on copyright, Green policies are good for the arts
The Greens have come under fire for our policy on copyright UPDATE: Caroline Lucas has now clarified the policy in a blog post, writing: "There's been some concern expressed in recent days…