“Now is the time to make clear we, as a country, stand with Zelensky in working for a lasting just peace.” 28 February 2025 by Green Party "What we witnessed today was bullying from one of the most powerful men in the world. It was the antithesis of the diplomacy needed in such a delicate moment. While many Brits watched on in horror with real fear, we call on the Prime Minister to make abundantly clear that he stands with Zelensky in working for a just peace and opposed to the strongman brinkmanship tactics of President Trump. Today’s shameful behaviour by the American administration- of inviting a leader to their country with the intention to bully and humiliate - must be clearly condemned. Now is the time to make clear we, as a country, stand with Zelensky in working for a lasting just peace." Read more » Ellie Chowns Green Party Trump Ukraine Zelensky
“There should be zero tolerance of coercion, violence, or sexual abuse.” 27 February 2025 / 27 February 2025 by Green Party "Online pornography is a space where those who wish to abuse women are currently operating with virtual impunity. We're clear that it's the role of government to prevent this abuse, just as we would offline. Strengthening controls for online content is a good first step as we reiterate that there should be zero tolerance of coercion, violence, or sexual abuse." Read more » coercion Green Party Jenny Jones Pornography sexual abuse
Green Party demands ambitious action in wake of Climate Change Committee report 26 February 2025 / 26 February 2025 by Green Party As the Climate Change Committee publishes its 7th carbon budget [1], the co-leader of the Green Party, Adrian Ramsay MP, has demanded the Government ensure ambitious climate action isn’t delayed any further – and for polluters to pay the highest price, not the poorest in our communities. Adrian Ramsay MP said: “Today’s advice from the Climate […] Read more » Adrian Ramsay climate change Green Party
Green parliamentarians write to Defence Secretary over defence spending principles 25 February 2025 / 26 February 2025 by Green Party The six Green Party parliamentarians have written to the Defence Secretary John Healey setting out a series of “core principles” they say any decisions about defence spending should be based on [1]. The letter comes as Keir Starmer announced that a rise in the defence budget will be funded by cuts to foreign aid. In […] Read more » defence Ellie Chowns Green Party Keir Starmer overseas aid
Labour are “plumbing new depths” with filmed immigration raids 10 February 2025 / 26 February 2025 by Green Party Responding to the news that Labour are now publishing videos of police immigration raids, Green Party Co-Leader, Carla Denyer MP, said: “This Labour government are plumbing new depths with their plan to broadcast footage of people being detained and deported. Those involved should be searching their consciences to ask if such breathtaking cruelty is really worth it all for the sake of aping the rhetoric of Reform. The bitter irony is that following Reform to the right on migration won’t win Labour any support – it will only lend legitimacy to Reform’s extreme views. It’s time this government showed a bit of backbone and told the truth – that migration is good for this country.” Read more » Carla Denyer Green Party immigration Raids Reform
This announcement is straight out of an authoritarian playbook. 5 February 2025 / 26 February 2025 by Green Party It’s hard to think of anything more anti-democratic than cancelling elections ahead of a significant change in local democracy. It’s straight out of an authoritarian playbook. Read more » Adrian Ramsay Green Party Local Elections
The forced movement of a people from their homeland is ethnic cleansing say Greens 5 February 2025 / 26 February 2025 by Green Party “The forced movement of a people from their homeland is ethnic cleansing. These comments advocating for ethnic cleansing have to be understood in the context of the mounting evidence of genocide in Gaza occurring over the last year. The people of Gaza are not obstacles to be removed; they are human beings with the right to live with dignity, security, and self-determination. Britain, and our international allies must today respond in the strongest terms condemning Trump’s reckless remarks.” Read more » Ellie Chowns Ethnic Cleansing Gaza Green Party President Trump
Strong bonds with European neighbours is the only tonic to toxic Trump 3 February 2025 / 26 February 2025 by Green Party In response to Starmer joining the EU 27 this evening, Greens are urging him to put European unity at the top of his agenda to provide a united front against the toxic impact of Trump’s trade wars. Commenting, Green Party Co-Leader, Adrian Ramsay MP, said: “Tonight represents a historic opportunity for the UK. Starmer will […] Read more » Adrian Ramsay EU27 Green Party President Trump
We must scrap Ofsted say Greens 3 February 2025 / 26 February 2025 by Green Party Responding to the news that Ofsted is considering a new approach to inspecting education providers and introducing ‘report cards’ for schools, Green Party Education Spokesperson, Vix Lowthion, said: “Ofsted isn’t working. For teachers or parents. We’ve seen the toxic impact it can have on teachers and we know it doesn’t serve children. These reforms are too close to […] Read more » Green Party Ofsted Vix Lowthion
“The idea that we have to choose between economic prosperity and safeguarding our children’s future is absolute nonsense” 29 January 2025 / 26 February 2025 by Green Party Responding to Rachel Reeves’ speech on economic growth, Green Party Co-Leader, Adrian Ramsay MP, said “The idea that we have to choose between economic prosperity and safeguarding our children’s future is absolute nonsense – in fact it’s quite the opposite. “Expanding airport capacity would wipe out all the benefits of the Government’s clean power plan, […] Read more » Adrian Ramsay Economic Growth Green Party Rachel Reeves