5 reasons the Greens should work with UKIP for electoral reform
Politics has changed a lot since the 2011 AV referendum. We need real PR. (CC lewishamdreamer, flickr) It probably sounds like heresy in Green circles, but hear me out. The…
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…
39 Critiques of the Labour Manifesto
Bristol Green Councillor Rob Telford challenges Labour's 2015 election manifesto with arguments for Greens on the doorstep The Green Party’s top three target seats are Brighton Pavilion, Bristol West and…
Greens: It’s time to hunker down
Source: This week, the Green parties of the UK will likely pass 70,000 members. That’s no mean feat. But it will mean little if those people don’t kick into gear…
The Greens have a better chance of being in power than the Tories…
One thing has been clear over the past couple of weeks - the polls have shifted in Labour's favour. Miliband's ratings are going up after the leader's debate and pledges…
UK Uncut hit central London with DIY election ‘subvertising’ campaign
UK Uncut activists have launched a new project, 'Cut Austerity', as campaigning begins for the General Election. Bus stops in central London have been 'subvertised' with Cut Austerity posters, with…
“Social and environmental justice are inseparable” – Norwich South’s candidate Lesley Grahame
London Green Left's Mike Shaughnessy talks to the Green Party's Cllr Lesley Grahame, Parliamentary candidate for the Greens' target constituency of Norwich South. This interview is reposted from LGL's blog…
Greens need to get ready for May 8th now
It's less than six weeks until the General Election. The campaign is in full swing. Greens have candidates in over 90% of seats and are expecting our best election result…
Green and MK candidates pull out – opportunity for a pact?
On Tuesday, another brace of candidates in Cornwall fell by the wayside. The Green Party’s Sharron Kelsey, fairly invisible in Truro & Falmouth, pulled out for ‘personal reasons‘. As did MK’s…
Scottish Greens launch largest ever MP slate
Creative Commons, Flickr - Pedro Szekely The Scottish Greens today (22 Feb) confirmed that they will stand candidates in 32 of Scotland's 59 Westminster constituencies - more than ever before…