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Transphobia in the Green Party leadership election is harming the party’s reputation
The Green Party of England and Wales is midway through its leadership elections. Currently two of the eight candidates are making a very clear pitch for the “gender critical” vote.…
LGBTIQA+ Greens release scorecard for Green Party internal election candidates
Earlier this month, the LGBTIQA+ Greens asked the candidates standing in the Green Party of England and Wales internal elections to commit to eight pledges on LGBTIQA+ rights. The pledges…
“Addressing people’s day to day concerns” – an interview with Rosemary Sexton
Incumbent leaders of political parties don't lose their re-election. That's the conventional wisdom. But Solihull councillor Rosemary Sexton wants to change that. She announced her bid for the leadership of…
Shahrar Ali announces Green Party leadership bid
Shahrar Ali today announced he is standing to be the next leader of the Green Party of England and Wales. In doing so, he is the third candidate to join…
Abolishing Brexit and the House of Lords – UK Green news round up week 42
Natalie Bennett starts time in House of Lords as she means to go on Creative Commons: Global Justice Now This week, Natalie Bennett formally joined Jenny Jones in the House…
Who are the Greens’ new MEPs? #2: Scott Ainslie
Image Credit: Scott Ainslie Over 2 million people voted for the UK's Green Parties in this year's European elections. This is the second highest number of votes the Greens have…
Caroline vs. Gimli – UK Green news round up week 17
Caroline Lucas takes part in fiery Question Time debate Image Credit: BBC Screengrab This week, Green MP Caroline Lucas was a panellist on Question Time. The show saw a range of topics…
Sheffield, Scotland and Sultans – UK Green news round up week 14
Magid Magid enters final weeks in office Creative Commons: John Lubbock As local elections draw near, Green Lord Mayor of Sheffield Magid Magid is entering into his final weeks of…
Principle, purpose and personality: Shahrar Ali for Green London European election candidate
Image Credit: Shahrar Ali As the government continues its negotiations over Brexit – both with the European Union and the UK parliament – the possibility of the UK participating in…
BREAKING: Green Party announces candidates for London Mayoral and Assembly election
Creative Commons: RachelH_ The Green Party of England and Wales today announced its candidates for the London Mayoral and Assembly elections. Mayoral election The party's co-leader Sian Berry has been…