Villiers Shell shareholding shows government failing to tackle climate crisis
11 August 2023
Reacting to the revelation that former Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers had a substantial shareholding in oil giant Shell during her time in the Cabinet [1], Green co-leader Adrian Ramsay said:
“Of course it’s unacceptable that the former Secretary of State didn’t register the shares when her holding...Read More »
Greens call for “Welcome Refugees Week” as Tories announce further clamp down on asylum seekers
7 August 2023
In response to the government’s so-called “small boats week,” the Green party has called instead for a “Welcome Refugees Week”. As 500 asylum seekers are set to be housed on a barge off the Dorset coast and the government announces steep increases in fines for landlords...Read More »
Green Party announces Earth Overshoot action plan
2 August 2023
Today marks Earth Overshoot Day, the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. However, the UK’s overshoot day has already passed – it fell on19th May [1]. In a week when the...Read More »
Greens condemn Rishi Sunak for maxing out climate destruction
31 July 2023
The Green Party has condemned the government’s drive to “max out” North Sea oil and gas reserves, warning it will fuel further climate destruction and do nothing to help tackle the cost of living crisis. [1]
Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer said:
“Today’s announcement from the Prime...Read More »
Greens welcome legal backing for clean air zones that save lives
28 July 2023
Responding to the High Court Judicial Review announcement on the extension of ULEZ to outer London, Green Party Co-leader Adrian Ramsay said:
“Today’s ruling is welcome, and a signal to party leaders of all political stripes that they need to step up and show political leadership in...Read More »