17 April 2020 Local authorities could lose up to half of spending power this year, letter warns Councillors call for more flexibility to decide on how to spend funding Sian Berry: “Our councils are stepping up but budgets are rapidly reaching breaking… read more
16 April 2020 Government urged to provide emergency funding to give all victims of domestic abuse a safe place to live Cross-party group including SNP, Lib Dems and Plaid Cymru signed letter Amelia Womack: “The lockdown conditions are putting victims … read more
15 April 2020 The government’s deadline for reviewing the lockdown measures is tomorrow [Thursday 16 April] Green Party co-leader Sian Berry said: “It is clear that before any decision can be taken on ending the lockdown we need to have mass testing, t… read more
14 April 2020 Greens urge government to provide clear plan for quarantining and routine testing in care homes as a matter of urgency Party echoes charities’ call for a daily update on deaths in care homes Co-leader Jonathan Bartley: “Ministers cannot … read more
9 April 2020 Greens say local authority staff should be redeployed to ensure social distancing is observed More green spaces should be opened such as 300,000 acres of golf courses Co-leader Jonathan Bartley asks: “Where are people with no gardens sup… read more