Labour councillor defects to the Green Party in Kensington and Chelsea
The Green Party has secured its first seat on Kensington and Chelsea council following a defection from Labour. Councillor Mona Adam resigned her Labour membership saying that her "values and…
Scottish independence could see Universal Basic Income introduced, Scottish Greens say
Independence would allow Scotland to 'reverse Tory cuts and austerity', and introduce a Universal Basic Income that would 'offer security and dignity', the Scottish Green Party has claimed. The Scottish…
A nuclear power-free Scotland would be ‘safer for people and planet’, Scottish Greens claim
The Scottish Greens have called for a Scotland free of nuclear power, claiming it would be 'safer for people and planet'. The party's climate spokesperson Mark Ruskell has made the…
The Green League: Who are the Greens with the biggest social media following? – November 2023
Every month Bright Green takes a look at Greens on social media, breaking down who has the most followers in the UK’s Green Parties with a rolling league table. We…
Green Party calls for general election after ‘desperate’ reshuffle
The Green Party of England and Wales has called for a general election following the Tory government's cabinet reshuffle. The Greens have said the government has 'reached the end of…
David Cameron: Scottish Greens brand his appointment ‘monumental misjudgement’
The Scottish Green Party has branded David Cameron's appointment as foreign secretary 'bizarre' and a 'monumental misjudgement'. Cameron was given the role as part of Rishi Sunak's cabinet reshuffle. Referring…
Scottish Greens call for UK to stop arming Israel
The Scottish Greens have issued a call for the UK to end its arms sales to Israel. Alongside this, the Greens have said the Westminster government must investigate whether UK…
Sheffield Greens accuse Labour and Lib Dems of siding with private water companies over public
Green Party councillors in Sheffield have accused Labour and the Liberal Democrats of siding with private water companies over the public. The Greens made the claim after a motion was…
4 things we learnt from Wales Green Party conference
You'd be forgiven for thinking that conference season was over weeks ago, such is the media's lack of interest in the goings on in the UK's smaller parties and those…
Why a ceasefire, not a ‘pause’ is needed in Gaza
Two weeks ago, the House of Lords debated the situation in Gaza and Israel. When I spoke then, calling for an immediate ceasefire, as the Green Party has been doing…