Putting civil society at the heart of government
Civil society is the glue that binds our communities together. Without community groups, voluntary organisations, campaigns, social enterprise and social action, democracy simply does not work. It’s no exaggeration to…
165 great policies in the Green Party’s manifesto
The Green Party of England and Wales launched its manifesto today. And it's packed full of fantastic policies. So many that there's at least 165 that would transform Britain. Here…
The problem with policing isn’t just funding – it’s priorities
I’m always fascinated when I watch a modern crime drama by the clever ways in which forensic crime scene investigation can bring people to justice. The technology has progressed so…
We need “bold and legally binding targets” – the SNP’s vision for the environment
Out of the mouths of babes has never been a truer saying. As the effects of global warming and pollution become alarmingly evident – wise voices in our communities are…
Wales needs public services it can be proud of
Public services in Wales are under-resourced, and in many cases, this lack of funding has been a feature of Welsh life long before the start of the Conservative austerity agenda.…
Healthcare should be free from markets, outsourcing and austerity
Health policy has been devolved to the Scottish Parliament since 1999 with the exception of a few areas such as drug licensing. Since then, there has been a significant divergence…
Why the Greens aren’t standing down in Brighton Kemptown
In 2017, I was selected as the Green Party Candidate for Brighton Kemptown, having previously stood for election in 2015. But as a local party, we then made the decision…
Talking Brexit on the doorstep
This election is about far more than Brexit. The social fabric of this country and global climate stability is at stake. However, canvassing for Labour since the election was called,…
International development should work for people, not profit
The UK has consistently ranked as one of the world’s largest aid donors, and we should be proud of that fact. In 2015, when in government, the Liberal Democrats made…
How the Women’s Equality Party would deliver pay equality
November 14 2019 is Equal Pay Day. From this date women in the UK are effectively working 'for free' compared to men until the end of the year, based on…