Conservative inaction fuelling economic crisis, Greens warn
21 September 2023
Responding to the news that the Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25%, Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer said:
“Today’s decision to hold interest rates will come as some relief to households who have been finding it hard to make ends meet over the last couple of...Read More »
Sunak’s u-turn a symptom of government climate policy failure, warn Greens
20 September 2023
Responding to Rishi Sunak’s press conference in which the Prime Minister confirmed he is weakening the government’s net zero policies, Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer said:
“This is a desperate and dangerous u-turn from the Prime Minister which will throw the UK economy, the wellbeing of its citizens and...Read More »
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 »