Northern Ireland: The Dirtiest Corner in Europe?
If post-Brexit UK risks being known once again as the “dirty man of Europe” then Northern Ireland would be its soiled undergarments. Ours is a jurisdiction replete with the biggest…
2017 must be a year of social movements in Northern Ireland
Rally for Choice in central Belfast. Credit: Ashley Jones In many ways, 2016's tumultuous global politics felt like an extension of Northern Ireland's status quo; in a region where…
2017 will bring political chaos: the left must capture it
“If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face — forever.” So goes the quote from George Orwell’s dystopian novel, Nineteen-Eighty-Four. It…
Deyika Nzeribe: 1966-2017
Bright Green were sorry to report the passing of Green Mayoral Candidate Deyika Nzeribe earlier today following his sudden and unexpected death last night. We remember him below. Deyika Nzeribe, 1966…
Compulsory voter ID would only add to Britain’s democratic deficit
Former local government minister Eric Pickles (centre). Image from DCLG's Flickr account. In true festive spirit, the government announced on December 27th their response to former local government minister Eric…
Young Greens Co-Chairs Release New Years Message
2016 hasn’t been great for anyone, but young people have been hit the hardest. This year, the referendum result felt like our future was being taken away from us, but…
2016 – Equality Triumphs
Looking back at 2016 it is undeniable that we have had a disheartening year; from the trauma of a Brexit vote to the inhumane treatment of refugees and the election…
In 2017, hope without organising will be futile
Image by Flickr user Gage Skidmore. The week between Christmas and New Year is usually dense with year-end listicles and think pieces offering their assessment of the most pressing issues…
The Greens must stand in the Copeland by-election
I’ve been a somewhat sceptical supporter of a progressive alliance, but the Greens simply must stand in Copeland. It would be to the detriment of both us and the…
We need to talk about Brexit
Theresa May has insisted on keeping the UK Government's Brexit plan a secret. Image: Cheshire East Council The new Prime Minister has declared herself committed to a ‘hard Brexit’ that…