Tag archives for 2019 snap election
We need a revolution in food and farming. Only the Greens are offering that.
Image credit: David McDermott - Creative Commons That food, farming and land use have taken up almost no space in the mainstream general election debate in the United Kingdom is…
The Greens are the party for students and young people
This election is critical for young people. Failure after failure of the Tory government has left our future on the line and our country struggling. From austerity and tuition fees…
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…
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…
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…
The SNP’s 10 year strategy for mental health in Scotland
One in four of us will be affected, directly or indirectly, by mental illness during our lifetimes, making it a hugely important issue. Mental illness does not discriminate, it can…