Greens respond to new energy price cap rise 23 August 2024 by Paul Corry Responding to news that energy regulator Ofgem has raised the price cap by 9.5 per cent just before the onset of winter, Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer said: “Consumers are paying high prices for a crisis not of their making. This will be deeply worrying news for all those people already struggling to pay their […] Read more »
Green Party reaction to expansion of London City airport 20 August 2024 / 20 August 2024 by Andrew Bell Reacting to news that the government has given the go-ahead for the expansion of London City airport, deputy leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski, said: “This decision flies in the face of action to cut emissions. A government that fails to tackle emissions from transport fails to take serious climate action. “Expanding London City airport […] Read more »
Government support for nature-friendly farming pays off says Adrian Ramsay 12 August 2024 / 12 August 2024 by Andrew Bell Reacting to a new Natural England report that found nature-friendly farming schemes have boosted biodiversity, co-leader of the Green Party Adrian Ramsay MP said: “The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world and we urgently need to address the enormous risk that habitat and biodiversity loss poses to our future. […] Read more »
Violent disorder is fascism say Greens 6 August 2024 / 6 August 2024 by Andrew Bell Commenting on the street violence affecting communities across England, Green MP Siân Berry said: “What we are witnessing on our streets is fascist violence fueled by racism and Islamophobia. Only by naming it and understanding clearly what it is can we work to defeat it. “The rise of the far right and fascism has […] Read more »
Green Party statement on Southport Rioting 31 July 2024 / 31 July 2024 by Green Party Amanda Onwuemene, Green Party Spokesperson for Policing and Domestic Safety said: “The far right is using disinformation around the horrific murders of children in Southport to do what it always does: spread hatred and fear. “The attacks on a mosque and police by fascist thugs yesterday are an appalling violation of a community that has […] Read more »
Green Party statement on Labour housing reforms 30 July 2024 / 31 July 2024 by Green Party Responding to Labour’s plans to build more homes, Adrian Ramsay, Co-Leader of the Green Party, said: “We are in a housing crisis that leaves many without the basic security of a safe and warm home”. “This crisis though is an affordability crisis. “There are a million empty homes, and a million homes that planners have […] Read more »
Greens respond to “disturbing” images of man being kicked by Police Firearms Officer 30 July 2024 / 31 July 2024 by Green Party Following the release of images Manchester Airport that showed a Greater Manchester Police firearms officer striking a man twice as he lay on the ground, Green Party spokesperson on police and domestic safety, Amanda Onwuemene, said, ‘We’re horrified by the video of a man being kicked and stamped on the head whilst lying on the […] Read more »
Greens respond to GB Energy announcement 25 July 2024 by Paul Corry Carla Denyer, co-leader of the Green Party said: “This is an important day for our country. After 14 wasted years it is a relief that we now have an Energy Secretary who understands the climate crisis and is prepared to take the action we need. “But action on renewables will be pointless unless it goes […] Read more »
Green Party response to Netanyahu’s appearance at US Congress 24 July 2024 / 24 July 2024 by Paul Corry Ellie Chowns, MP for North Herefordshire said: “Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal who should be in front of a judge at the Hague, not being applauded by the US Congress. “Tragically, Prime Minister Netanyahu has strong, political incentives for the war to continue. If we are to bring about the ceasefire […] Read more »
“The conditions there are as cruel as they are ineffective” – Greens respond to closing of Bibby Stockholm announcement 23 July 2024 / 23 July 2024 by Green Party Responding to the news that Labour plan to close the Bibby Stockholm, Green Party Refugee and Migration Spokesperson, Benali Hamdache, said, “Today’s announcement to close the Bibby Stokholm is very welcome. “The conditions there are as cruel as they are ineffective. “It’s entirely inappropriate for people to be held in such vile conditions. “Seeking asylum […] Read more »