12 May 2020 The Chancellor has today announced that the government’s furlough scheme will be continued for another four months. Green Party co-leader Jonathan Bartley said: “We welcome the government’s commitment to extending this important scheme, but… read more
10 May 2020 Responding to Boris Johnson’s public address 10 May, Sian Berry said: “We were told we were going to get a roadmap for the way forward today but the Prime Minster’s address was ambiguous and confusing. The shift to ‘Stay Alert’ from ‘Stay H… read more
8 May 2020 Crash in oil prices and concerns over the safety of public transport could see spike in number of people using cars Extra revenue from 25p/litre rise to be given to local authorities to spend on, walking, cycling and public transport to en… read more
7 May 2020 Responding to coverage suggesting measures may soon be put in place to ease lockdown, Green Party co-leader Sian Berry said: “We know people are anxious to get the country moving. Businesses are losing out, families and friends are missing … read more
7 May 2020 The Green Party is calling on the Government to ensure local democracy is not further disrupted by the Covid-19 crisis by compelling local councils to meet virtually. A petition launched this morning [1] – on what would have been election d… read more