Sunak’s net zero roll back “economic and environmental vandalism”, say Greens
20 September 2023
Responding to the news that the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is due to weaken the government’s net zero policies, Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer said:
“This is nothing short of economic and environmental vandalism that will mean higher energy bills, fewer jobs and lost investment all while weakening the...Read More »
Green Party calls for green jobs revolution in Wales following Port Talbot deal
15 September 2023
The Green Party has called for an urgent green transition to create new jobs in Wales following the announcement of a deal with the UK government to keep Port Talbot’s steelworks open but with potentially 3,000 job losses. [1]
Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay said:
“The steel industry is a...Read More »
Green-led Lord rebellion halts watering down of pollution rules
14 September 2023
The House of Lords voted down several government amendments that would have axed pollution controls on housebuilders. The Nutrient Neutrality rules safeguard sensitive areas such as the Norfolk Broads, but the government was going to require local authorities to ignore any evidence of pollution and to have...Read More »
Greens call for water action now, not more legal squabbling
12 September 2023
Reacting to news that the Office for Environmental Protection has found that the government and regulators, Ofwat and the Environment Agency, may have failed in their legal duties to enforce clean water standards on privatised firms [1], Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay said:
“The government must...Read More »
Green Party calls for a tax on the super-rich in response to effective bankruptcy of Birmingham City Council
5 September 2023
Responding to the effective bankruptcy of Labour-run Birmingham City Council [1], Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer said:
“This is just the tip of the iceberg. Over the next two years at least 26 councils in some of Britain’s most deprived areas are at risk of going...Read More »