How the Forest of Dean Council declared a biodiversity emergency
I was elected to the Forest of Dean District Council in May 2019. Although the Forest of Dean is home to many people who value wildlife, there is a prevailing…
Why I left the Liberal Democrats to join the Greens
I didn’t set out to be a politician - the work I was doing led me into the role. In 2016 I founded a community interest company promoting volunteering and…
Can the Green Party double its seats on Herefordshire Council?
The 2023 local elections are the most important in the history of the Green Party of England and Wales. In May, the Green Party will be defending over 200 council…
Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie re-appointed as Scottish Government ministers
The Scottish Greens’ co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater have been re-appointed to ministerial positions in the Scottish Government. The announcement comes as the new First Minister of Scotland Humza…
Tyrone Scott’s plans as chair of Greens of Colour
Tyrone Scott is chair of Greens of Colour - the group within the Green Party that seeks to increase awareness and share information about issues facing people of colour in…
Carla Denyer explains exactly why we need to end Right to Buy
The Green Party's co-leader Carla Denyer has branded the 'Right to Buy' scheme a "slum landlord's charter". She made the comments during an appearance on the BBC's flagship political discussion…
Banning nitrous oxide is not only wilfully ignorant – it’s dangerous
The evidence shows that banning drugs does not make them less available or less dangerous. Deaths from drug overdoses rise year on year. Over 125 people a week died from…
Why socialists should join the Green Party #8: The Greens don’t rig candidate selections
Where should socialists put their energy in 2023? This is a question facing many on the left. There are some obvious answers. The wave of industrial militancy that has swept…
Scottish Greens will back Humza Yousaf as First Minister
The Scottish Greens have confirmed they will be supporting the new SNP leader Humza Yousaf as First Minister. The news follows the SNP leadership contest in which Yousaf defeated other…
What is the Green Party’s new migration policy?
The Green Party of England and Wales has passed a new policy on migration, which includes a commitment to family reunification and giving migrants the right to vote. On the…