The coronavirus lockdown is worsening an economic crisis that was already happening. And the economic consequences of lockdown are not being felt evenly by all. Anyone working on a zero hour contract has found out how brutally insecure zero hour contracts are. Anyone getting minimum wage is now at risk of being furloughed on 80% […]
Greenwich Carbon Neutral Plan – An initial response
Greenwich and Bexley Green Party welcomes the council’s engagement with planning for carbon neutrality by 2030, integrating community engagement and a cross-party approach. Here we look at the inception of the plan and raise concerns about some shortcomings in the evidence base. Context leading up to the Carbon Neutral Plan In November 2018, Bristol Council passed […]
Covid-19 is a crisis for which a Green response is needed
At this time when draconian and long-lasting public health measures have been introduced and the stock market is in free fall, there is no doubt that this is a time of crisis. The Green Party has always worked with others in the community to try to advance the common good. Please involve yourself in whichever […]
Leonie Barron to contest Glyndon ward by-election
Owing to the resignation in disgrace by Councillor Tonia Ashikodi of the Labour Party relating to fraudulently claiming council housing, a by-election to elect a new councillor will be held on Thursday April 9th, 2020. Greenwich and Bexley Green Party announce that Leonie Barron will be contesting the seat for the Greens. Leonie has previously […]
GE2019: Victoria Rance calls for a Green New Deal
Pictured: Victoria Rance with Green Party co-leader Siân Berry This is such a pivotal moment in politics. Ten years ago while other parties were bailing out the banks, we were building a bridge to the future. As the whole financial system collapsed, the Green Party’s very own Caroline Lucas was one of a small group […]
GE2019: Why Victoria Rance is standing in Greenwich and Woolwich for the Green Party
I am so proud of the Green Party manifesto which deals with the climate emergency we face head on. It is the most ambitious Green New Deal anywhere in the world. […]
GE2019: Eltham candidate Matt Stratford on the Green Party response to the NHS crisis
Hustings speech made at St. Mary’s Community Centre, Eltham on 26th November 2019 Firstly let me thank the Keep Our NHS Public group for inviting me to speak at the hustings. It is my pleasure to be able to talk for a few minutes specifically about the NHS. The government as a whole raises and […]
Response regarding the London City Airport Draft Master Plan
Today, Greenwich and Bexley Green Party sent the following letter to London City Airport opposing their plans for expansion. Response regarding the London City Airport Draft Master Plan To whom it may concern: According to the available literature, in 2018 London City Airport served 4.8 million passengers on 80,000 flights. London City Airport predicts that there is […]
Greenwich and Bexley Green Party select candidates for General Election
Greenwich and Bexley Green Party have selected their candidates for the expected snap General Election. Residents across Greenwich and Bexley will have the opportunity to say yes to Europe and no to climate chaos, by voting for the following candidates: Bexleyheath and Crayford: Tony Ball Tony has lived in Bexley all his life and worked for […]
New film showcases London’s air pollution crisis
Thirty people gathered at Greenwich Picturehouse on Sunday 22nd September to watch a premiére screening of Dirty: The Fight for Clean Air, a new short film from local filmmaker Mary Waireri. The film explores the development of cross-party Stop the Silvertown Tunnel Coalition (co-ordinated by Greenwich and Bexley Green Party Campaigns Officer Victoria Rance) in […]
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