Carla Denyer slams Tory plans to rip up environmental protections in housebuilding on Any Questions
Green Party of England and Wales co-leader Carla Denyer made her third appearance on the BBC's Any Questions last night. The show was broadcast from Cornwall. Among the topics for discussion was the…
2023 Green Party Executive election results announced
The Green Party of England and Wales has announced the results of this year's elections to the party's executive (GPEx). Two of the posts had just one candidate standing against…
Major stars back trade union scheme to improve sustainability in film and TV
Over 100 actors have pledged their support to a sustainability campaign launched by the trade union Equity. Equity represents actors and other creative workers and has issued a statement in…
One million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face little prospect of returning home, Human Rights Watch claims
The one million Rohingya refugees currently in Bangladesh face little prospect of safely retuning home, Human Rights Watch has claimed. The organisation has made the statement six years after the…
Closure of Ffos-y-fran coal mine must mark next chapter of Wales’ renewable revolution say Greens
Last week's confirmation that the Ffoys-y-Fran coal mine will be closed in November has been welcomed by the Wales Green Party. The mine is the UK's largest opencast coal mine. …
Greens remain largest party on Bristol City Council after by-election victory
The Green Party has maintained its position as the largest party on Bristol City Council following a by-election victory. James Crawford was elected as a councillor for Bishopston and Ashley…
Labour membership decline blamed on factionalism and shift to the right
The Labour Party lost over 25,000 members in 2022, new figures have shown. The latest numbers are part of a wider trend since Keir Starmer took over as Labour leader,…
FBU welcomes Health and Safety Executive investigation into breathing apparatus policy
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has welcomed moves by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to investigate a new Breathing Apparatus policy in the Fire and Rescue Service, which it…
Momentum slams reports that Labour are watering down workers’ rights commitments
Reports emerged last week that the Labour Party may be watering down their policy commitments on workers' rights. Labour had previously set out its flagship policies in this area under…
Israeli embassy officials have tried to influence the prosecution of Palestine activists in Britain, documents suggest
Documents seen by the Guardian suggest that Israeli embassy officials have sought to influence the prosecution of activists in Britain campaigning in solidarity with Palestine. The documents, revealed through the Freedom…