PCS to back anti-cuts candidates
The Public and Commercial Services Union has announced it will back anti-cuts candidates in future national elections. Whilst local FBU branches have in the past backed Green candidates, this is…
Caroline Lucas stands down: space for someone to lead
So, it's now public – the rumours that Caroline Lucas is standing down as Green Party leader have been confirmed. It's a good move. Perversely, because we didn't used to…
Caroline Lucas to step down as Green leader
Caroline Lucas will not run for a third time when her current two-year term as Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales ends in September. Her decision was…
Yes to an EU referendum
Green Party MP Caroline Lucas today backed a referendum of Britain's membership of the EU. This was apparently such a surprise to the world at large that her name was…
film: a reminder after DSEi arms fair of Eisenhower’s warning
Last week we saw the return of the DSEi arms fair, and the usual protest against its presence. Defence Secretary Liam Fox went to bow down before these peddlers of…
Boundary review – Greens do pretty well
Boundary reviews are always a frighting time for MPs. You can fight for years to win a constituency, then have it dissolved in the blink of a commission. For the…
“Unrestrained capitalism eats away at the fabric of our society” – Caroline Lucas’ conference speech
Thank you for that introduction and for your warm welcome. It’s great to be here in Sheffield. And what a chance to see first-hand the excellent work of the City’s…
Caroline Lucas’ bill fights taxdodging
Caroline Lucas' office have announced that her anti-tax dodging bill is due for its second reading on Friday: Caroline's new Tax and Financial Transparency Bill, which could help the UK recover…
5 reasons Caroline should be speaking
Caroline Lucas hasn't been invited by the TUC to speak at the march on Saturday. If you think she should be, email 1) It's good for the message: Caroline Lucas…