10 game-changing policies in the Green Party’s manifesto
The Green Party of England and Wales published its general election manifesto today. The document sets out the party's vision for how the country could be transformed over the next…
Next government must end hostile environment against refugees, Scottish Greens say
The Scottish Greens have called for an end to the hostile environment policies, which they have branded 'racist'. The party has said that the hostile environment has caused 'misery' and…
Scottish Greens call on next Westminster government to ban fossil fuel advertising
The Scottish Green Party has called for a ban on advertising for fossil fuels. The party's co-leader Lorna Slater issued the call at their campaign launch, where she also reiterated…
Tory councillor explains why she defected to the Green Party
Gloucestershire County Councillor Sue Williams created controversy when she defected from the Conservative Party to the Greens in May, putting GCC into No Overall Control. Sue’s move came less than…
Scottish Greens call for decriminalisation of drugs
The Scottish Greens have today called for drugs to be decriminalised and for an end to what they call the 'failed' war on drugs. A policy of moving towards a…
The Green Party promotes the case for a holistic approach to security
"All nations face stark choices around where to invest their limited resources - and the UK's focus needs to be on Human Security, measuring the security of people through sustainable…
Greens defend decision to impose candidates on local parties that wanted to stand aside
The Green Party of England and Wales has defended its decision to impose candidates in constituencies where local parties had not intended to stand in the general election. Bright Green understands…
Scottish Greens pledge to introduce Universal Basic Income pilots
The Scottish Greens have said they would introduce Universal Basic Income pilots in communities across Scotland. A Universal Basic Income is a mechanism that would provide everyone with a guaranteed…
Scottish Greens brand Labour’s commitment to nuclear weapons ‘obscene and immoral’
Labour's commitment to the UK's nuclear arsenal has been branded an 'obscene and immoral waste of money' by the Scottish Green Party. The party's external affairs spokesperson Ross Greer went…
Bombshell general election poll puts Greens in joint-third place
The general election campaign is in full swing and opinion polls are coming in thick and fast. One of the latest is from the polling firm Ipsos, and it suggests…