As Israeli defence forces “wreak carnage” it’s time for UK government to act, say Greens 3 June 2025 / 3 June 2025 by Green Party Reacting to the third consecutive day in which Palestinians in Gaza have been gunned down by Israeli defence forces as they tried to access food aid, Ellie Chowns MP, Green Party Foreign Affairs spokesperson, said: “Having bombed people in their homes or tents as they sleep; shelled hospitals where people are being treated or schools […] Read more » Ellie Chowns Gaza Green Party
Greens react to Starmer’s defence plans following Strategic Defence Review 2 June 2025 / 2 June 2025 by Green Party Reacting to the Strategic Defence Review and Keir Starmer’s speech earlier today outlining the government’s defense spending plans, Ellie Chowns MP, who holds the defence brief for the Parliamentary Green Party, said: “Keir Starmer is sounding like he is on a war path with his “battle-ready, armour-clad nation” rhetoric. Security is not just based on […] Read more »
Greens call for investment in genuine global security 2 June 2025 / 2 June 2025 by Green Party In anticipation of the outcome of the strategic defence review being published today, Ellie Chowns MP, who holds the defence brief for the Parliamentary Green Party, said: “We acknowledge the need for greater defence spending and continued NATO membership, but also call for a more thorough reappraisal of strategic defence alliances. With Trump no longer […] Read more »
Greens urge government action in spending review to tackle dire warning on climate crisis 28 May 2025 / 28 May 2025 by Green Party Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay MP said: “The dire warning today from the World Meteorological Organization (1) should serve as a wake-up call. With global temperatures predicted to breach internationally agreed safe limits in at least one of the next five years due to global inaction, we are facing a future filled with increasingly severe […] Read more »
“Clean, green, renewable power not tied to the old fossil gas market is what we need to bring down bills sustainably.” 23 May 2025 by Green Party “£129 off energy bills will be felt as a welcome relief to families up and down the country who are struggling with the cost of living crisis. However, this reduction won’t scratch the surface for many who will still be worrying about how they will heat their houses over the winter ahead. It also highlights the folly of coupling our energy prices to the volatile gas market. Research shows that breaking this market mechanism that ties our energy bills to gas markets added £43 billion to UK energy bills. That’s £367 per household. This one step would allow us to utilise cheap renewable power to provide cheap renewable energy for British homes. Clean, green, renewable power not tied to the old fossil gas market is what we need to bring down bills sustainably." Read more » Green Party Ofgem price cap renewables Zack Polanksi
Greens welcome apparent U-turn from government on winter fuel payments 21 May 2025 / 21 May 2025 by Green Party Reacting to comments in the Commons today in which Keir Starmer said he wanted to ensure more pensioners are eligible for winter fuel payments, Sian Berry MP said: “The Prime Minister’s statement shows just how much pressure he is now under, from the public, Greens and others in opposition, and many Labour MPs, to demonstrate […] Read more » cost of living crisis Sian Berry winter fuel payment
Green Party reaction to UK-EU deal 19 May 2025 / 19 May 2025 by Green Party Reacting to the UK-EU deal announced today by the prime minister Keir Starmer, the co-leader of the Green Party, Carla Denyer MP, said: “Today’s reset is being broadly welcomed by businesses and is good news for UK consumers faced with the cost of living crisis. There is also hope for young people who want to live, […] Read more » Brexit Carla Denyer
“No credible net-zero plan can include rampant airport expansion” 15 May 2025 / 15 May 2025 by Green Party Opening a third runway at Heathrow Airport could result in pollution equivalent to an additional 2.4 million tons of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere each year by 2050 Read more » Airport Expansion Green Party Heathrow net zero Sian Berry
Green Party Amendment Blasts £100bn Brexit Bill 13 May 2025 / 13 May 2025 by Green Party Today, Green Party MPs tabled an amendment to the Conservative Party’s Opposition Day motion on the upcoming UK/EU summit. The Greens called on the government to confront the ongoing damage of Brexit and to use the summit on the 19th of May as a key step towards practical re-engagement with the EU. Ellie Chowns, Green […] Read more » Brexit Carla Denyer Ellie Chowns Green Party
Green party dismisses immigration white paper as ‘panicked and misguided’ 13 May 2025 / 13 May 2025 by Green Party Green party co-leader Carla Denyer MP has slammed the government over its immigration white paper proposals and rhetoric. She said: “The prime minister has decided to use divisive language lifted straight out of Reform’s playbook. These ill-thought-through reforms are the triumph of a panicked and misguided rush to create headlines and try to win back […] Read more » Carla Denyer Green Party immigration Rachel Reeves