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Are we ready to shake things up?
Collage by Sahaya James This election has been transformative for the Greens: we have seen an incredible surge in support and membership, we have provided voters a Green voice in…
Why won’t the Lib Dems rule out working with the DUP?
Nick Clegg has ruled out an SNP deal - but not one with the right-wing DUP On the 25th of April, Nick Clegg made it clear that he wouldn’t work with…
A crisis is at hand: only voting green will do
Caroline Lucas elected as the first Green MP in the UK Parliament, 2010. She couldn't have won without Brighton Pavillion residents voting Green in previous elections. Image: BBC News. The…
Charlie Kiss: ‘We are much more varied than people think’
Green Party LGBTI Manifesto Launch. From L to R: Benali Hamdache, Equalities and Diversity Spokesperson; Rebecca Johnson, Parliamentary Candidate for Hampstead and Kilburn; Amelia Womack, Deputy Leader; and Charlie Kiss…
Peter Tatchell: Greens have best policies for LGBT people & everyone
For three decades the Greens have pioneered equality for all, argues campaigner Peter Tatchell. The Greens are the only UK-wide party committed to oppose austerity, save public services and tackle…
Thousands demand Greens appear on Thursday’s leader Q&As
Over 6,000 people have signed a petition calling for Natalie Bennett to appear on BBC Question Time this Thursday, as part of the 'leaders interviews' in the run-up to the election.…
Greens in second place in Bristol West
The latest Lord Ashcroft constituency poll for Bristol West - a key Green Party target seat - has just been released, and it's good news for the Greens. The well-respect…
Don’t swap your vote – vote for the future
Tactical voting websites such as VoteSwap have divided opinion among Greens in recent weeks This election campaign has seen the rise of 'vote swapping' websites - some with thousands signed…
Whatever your views on copyright, Green policies are good for the arts
The Greens have come under fire for our policy on copyright UPDATE: Caroline Lucas has now clarified the policy in a blog post, writing: "There's been some concern expressed in recent days…
The Labour Party has never lived up to its ‘socialist’ dream
This article is part of a 'Green vs Labour' series on Bright Green. Here, Jen Izaakson and Ross Speer reply to James McAsh's argument that socialists should work within the…