Are the police carrying pepper spray illegally?
Today, at a peaceful UK Uncut demonstration at a central London branch of Boots, a number of demonstrators were attacked by police officers deploying a lachrymatory agent which was either…
How the Irish Greens got into a Coalition mess…
The Irish Greens have finally pulled the plug on the Fianna Fail led Government of the dead that has been staggering from crisis to crisis since the economy collapsed in…
The People’s Bank; a way out of the current crisis for Britain – and Ireland
By Rupert Read The Dail voted through Ireland’s Euro-bailout package. The Irish Greens wanted an election in January: they haven’t got it. But Cowen, the Irish PM, did say in…
Why the left needs the Green Party
When I talk to left wing friends who aren't members of the greens about why they should join, there are usually three reasons given for why they would not do…
From Gramsci to the Greens
It seems that the work of Italian Marxist Antonio Gramsci is more pertinent now than ever, as we prepare for the most devastating assault on the welfare state, education system and…
Dick of the Year: Paul Stephenson
This is a nomination for Bright Green Dick of the Year from Matthew Parsons. To submit your own nomination email adamramsay @ gmail before midday on the 31st. Sir Paul…
Where Next for the Greens in Northern Ireland?
With forthcoming elections in both parts of the island of Ireland in early 2011 (Assembly and local elections in Northern Ireland in May and a general election in the republic…
Challenges and chances for Young Greens
England & Wales Young Greens co-chair Sam Coastes reflects on the tuition fees vote. I couldn’t get to London for last Thursday when Parliament voted to give England the most…
Oh My God – on drugs and Ainsworth
What did Bob Drop? Oh My God! Bob Ainsworth, what were you thinking? You of all people; you who dwelt inside the bunkers that are the Home Office and the…
Christmas Appeal – sponsor a student activist
Haven't got your Christmas presents sorted yet? Why not take part in the Bright Green Christmas appeal, and sponsor a student activist this Christmas? With the current spate of activism,…