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Brazilian mining’s disaster: The Brumadinho Dam collapse two years on
Vale Mining executives agreed on a settlement worth $7 billion (US) with the state government of Minas Gerais, Brazil, last week. The money is to act as compensation for the…
Greens ahead of Lib Dems in second General Election poll this week
On Monday 8 February, an opinion poll from IPSOS Mori suggested that more people would vote Green if a general election were held tomorrow than would vote Liberal Democrat. Today,…
85th university in the UK has divested from fossil fuels
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) has today become the 85th university in the UK to publicly commit to divest from fossil fuels. Making the commitment, LTSM Director David Lalloo…
Sian Berry promises to make London the “most trans inclusive city in the world”
Green Party co-leader Sian Berry pledged today to make London the "most trans inclusive city in the world" if elected as the city's mayor in May. She made the commitment…
Wales Green Party welcomes renationalisation of Welsh railway
On February 7, the Welsh Government brought the Wales and Borders rail franchise into public ownership. The move comes after the franchise was rocked by coronavirus, with far fewer passengers…
Greens hit 8% in latest general election poll and push Lib Dems into fourth place
The UK's Green Parties entered 2021 with polls showing support for the party was on the rise. A new poll released today suggests that trend is continuing. The poll from…
Patients across UK unite to demand a New Deal for the NHS
“First we clapped, now we act” enthuse the activists behind Just Treatment. The grassroots campaign aims to win mass support for its crowdsourced demands to rebuild a stronger National Health…
Sian Berry will refuse to collaborate with immigration enforcement if elected London Mayor
Green Party of England and Wales co-leader and candidate for London Mayor Sian Berry announced today that she will refuse to collaborate with immigration enforcement authorities if elected in May.…
International unions demand release of Cambodian trade union leader
The International Trade Union Congress (ITUC) and Education International have called for the release of Cambodian trade union leader Rong Chhun, who went on trial on Friday 19 January. Rong…
Greens ahead of Lib Dems in new Westminster poll
The UK's Green Parties are continuing their strong showing in opinion polls in 2021. A new poll has found support for the Greens if a general election were held tomorrow…