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Lauren James is the right choice for Wales Green Party deputy leader
After the failure of COP26, now more than ever, we need leaders who will inspire people who care about the climate and social justice to join the Green Party. That…
The UK needs to sign up to the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance to keep 1.5 alive
In the WWF briefing on the progress of the COP26 climate talks yesterday, its Climate & Energy Global Practice Leader Manuel Pulgar Vidal said, in reference to the agreement announced…
Telling the history of migration is an important step in establishing safe routes for refugees
Last week, with the world’s attention focused on the climate talks in Glasgow, there was yet more tragedy, desperate danger and awful fear in the Channel. At least four refugees…
What would Green central banking look like?
The path to net zero runs through the City of London. We can all cycle more, insulate our homes, replace gas boilers with heat pumps but if the financial services…
Who are the candidates running for the Wales Green Party leadership?
It's election time again. Wales Green Party members will this month vote to elect a new leader and two new deputy leaders. There are five candidates in the running -…
A very brief history of left wing factions in the Green Party
Every serious student of Green Party history surely has a David Taylor file. Looking at mine I found documents about Green CND and an interview with David from ‘New Radiator’,…
Green Party adopts antisemitism guidance including IHRA and Jerusalem Declaration definitions
The Green Party of England and Wales has for the first time formally adopted guidance on antisemitism. In a motion passed by members at the party's autumn conference, the Greens…
Green Party commits to £50 billion per year in international aid and climate finance
Green Party members have voted to support increasing the UK's international aid and climate finance to a projected £50bn per year by 2030 to enable the Global South to respond…
Green Party backs campaign for £15 an hour minimum wage
The Green Party has backed the campaign for a £15 an hour minimum wage at their autumn conference in Birmingham. This comes after members voted overwhelmingly for an emergency motion…
Green Party conference backs free social care for disabled adults
The Green Party has been meeting in Birmingham for their autumn conference. After a flurry of speeches from the party's leadership, members have now begun debating and voting on policy…