ELECTED GREENS

Jenny Jones, our Green Peer, writes in Left Foot Forward that ‘the current prohibition of archaeology from the forthcoming Environment Bill needs to be contested’. This comes as members of the Lords began a detailed examination of the Bill at committee stage this Monday 21 June. Jenny continues, saying:...

The UK’s independent Climate Change Committee released findings showing that the rise in climate effects are not being met with sufficient action from the government. Covering the findings, The Independent writes: ‘The UK is less prepared now than it was five years ago for the escalating effects of the...

In a ground-breaking election, Caroline Jackson became the first Green councillor to lead Lancaster Council. She is also the third Green Party council leader in England and Wales ever. The Independent highlighted how local Green successes indicate that there are real chances for bigger electoral gains in the coming...

Ministers are being accused of championing an Environment Bill that does not deliver plans for real and long lasting action. Our Green Peer Natalie Bennett vowed to attempt further amendments to strengthen the bill when it reaches the House of Lords, “particularly in light of the strong negative reaction...

Newly elected Green Assembly Member Zack Polanski said that business as usual is what has created climate chaos and asked the Mayor to support citizens’ assemblies. Watch here:

Isle of Wight Council is now being led by an alliance administration, including Green and Independent councillors. OnTheWight wrote ‘The new Leader of the Isle of Wight council, Lora Peacey Wilcox, says that from tonight the Isle of Wight council has a new political culture; one of political inclusion...