NUS slams “brutal” student loan interest rate hike
University graduates in England and Wales who took out a loan after 2012 are set to be hit with a massive hike in interest rates on their student loans. Analysis…
Greens call for Johnson and Sunak to resign following ‘partygate’ fines
The 'partygate' scandal has stepped up a gear today, as both prime minister Boris Johnson and chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak have received fixed penalty notices over rule breaking…
From rent controls to publicly owned buses – Scottish Greens launch 2022 local election manifesto
The Scottish Green Party has today launched its manifesto for the 2022 local elections. Under the banner of 'think global, act local', the manifesto emphasises a desire to bring issues…
‘Stop insuring fossil fuels’ – Extinction Rebellion blockade Lloyds of London HQ
Over 60 Extinction Rebellion activists have blocked the entrances of Lloyd's of London's headquarters, preventing staff from entering the building. Campaigners say they are seeking to close the London based…
Green French Presidential candidate Yannick Jadot endorses Emmanuel Macron for second round
Polls have now closed in the first round of the French presidential election. Projections based on a sample of votes cast indicate that the second round run-off will be between…
Brighton & Hove Greens call for improvements to trans healthcare
Green Councillors in Brighton & Hove have called on the NHS in their city to review how it can improve healthcare for trans people. Two Green Councillors - Hannah Clare…
Caroline Lucas slams government “held hostage” by right wing backbenchers on wind power
Green Party MP Caroline Lucas has slammed the Tory government and accused them of being "held hostage" by right wing backbench MPs on wind power. She made the comments on…
Scottish Greens blast Johnson’s energy strategy as “not fit for purpose”
Boris Johnson’s new Energy Security Strategy is not fit for purpose as it fails to tackle the cost of living crisis or heed warnings on the climate emergency, the Scottish…
Adrian Ramsay: Government energy strategy “does not serve the needs of people or the climate”
The government has announced its Energy Security Strategy, following soaring energy prices and the accelerated need for energy independence following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The strategy's headlines include commitments to…
Over 28,000 sign petition opposing Channel 4 privatisation in 24 hours
The government is facing a widespread backlash against its plans to privatise Channel 4. First, a string of public figures came out in opposition to the move - including opposition…