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Adrian Ramsay slams government’s decision to lift fracking ban
The Westminster government today confirmed its decision to lift the ban on fracking. The move will reverse the 2019 moratorium which prevented fracking across England. Fracking is a controversial method…
Brunel becomes 99th UK university to divest from fossil fuel
Brunel University London has announced it is divesting from fossil fuels. In doing so, it becomes the 99th UK university to make this commitment. Following a student-led campaign, Brunel University…
Republicans promise major protests at coronation of King Charles
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth, Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September and was formally proclaimed King two days later. However, his coronation is yet to take place,…
Enough is Enough calls protests in 13 cities on October 1
Campaign group Enough is Enough has confirmed details for its national day of action on October 1. The group - which launched in August - will be holding protests in…
Green Party Executive results declared
Over the summer, members of the Green Party of England and Wales voted to elect a new deputy leader, and members of its executive (GPEx). London Assembly member Zack Polanski…
Zack Polanski elected deputy leader of the Green Party
Members of the Green Party of England and Wales have elected Zack Polanski as their new deputy leader. Polanski currently sits on the London Assembly, and becomes only the fifth…
Results of Green Party deputy leadership election to be announced on September 7
Members of the Green Party of England and Wales have been voting to elect a new deputy leader this summer, with members having until August 31 to cast their ballots.…
University of Central Lancashire becomes 97th UK university to divest from fossil fuels
Another big moment for the fossil fuel divestment movement. The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has announced it is fully divesting from the fossil fuel industry, becoming the 97th UK…
Suite of radical policies to be debated by Green Party Conference
The Green Party of England and Wales will be holding its biannual conference from September 30 to October 2. Taking place in Harrogate, the conference will see members meet to…
Pakistan floods: Britain needs to provide climate reparations, says Green Party’s Carla Denyer
Pakistan is currently experiencing devastating floods as a result of what UN secretary general Antonia Guterres has described as a "monsoon on steroids". The floods have killed over 1,000 people…