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Lancaster becomes 92nd UK university to divest from fossil fuels
Lancaster University has announced that it will divest all of its investment portfolios from fossil fuel companies. The announcement - a major victory for the student divestment movement - will…
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 -…
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…
Covid, Police Bill, climate – Amelia Womack’s speech to Green Party Conference
Greens from across England and Wales are gathering in Birmingham this weekend for their autumn conference. Day one saw newly elected co-leaders Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay give their first…
Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay make first speech to Green Party conference
The Green Party of England and Wales is holding its autumn conference in Birmingham this weekend. The conference is the first major test for party co-leaders Carla Denyer and Adrian…
BREAKING: Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay elected as Green Party co-leaders
After three weeks of members voting, Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay have been elected as co-leaders of the Green Party of England and Wales. In a hotly contested race, Denyer…
The Final Countdown – Green Party leadership election round up issue 6
Last dash for endorsements As the Green Party of England and Wales leadership election enters its final stretch, candidates have been making their final dash for endorsements. Team Womack-Omond are…