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As global temperature records continue to tumble, attention focused on the next general election and the need for more Green MPs to hold the other major parties to account on climate action. Scroll to find out what's going on across the Green Party and how you can get involved 🔽
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As scientists issued more dire warnings about the accelerating nature of the climate crisis, Carla Denyer appeared on Newsnight and called for urgent action to speed up a just transition to a sustainable future.
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It is vital we clean up dirty air and ultra-low emission zones will help achieve this, Zack Polanski told Sky News after the Uxbridge by-election - Conservatives narrowly held on to the seat previously held by Boris Johnson.
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Responding to the results in three national by-elections, where the Green party came third in each contest, Adrian Ramsay told BBC Radio Suffolk that voters were disillusioned with the Tories and uninspired by Labour.
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Sian Berry’s selection as the new parliamentary candidate for Brighton Pavilion has been welcomed by members across the country. Sian admits she has big shoes to fill but says she is up for the challenge and intends to talk to every voter in the constituency between now and the general election to convince them she would make a powerful new Green voice in Parliament.
Help get our skilled and passionate Green leaders ready to win in the next General Election by joining in on action days or sign up to help out their campaigns here:
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💚 Waveney Valley Action Weekend 26-27 August to elect Adrian Ramsay
"TIME'S UP! Green surge in the East alarms the old parties" ran the headline in a local paper recently. The Green vote share and number of Green district councillors across the constituency is now higher than any other party. Many residents are greeting us on the doorstep like a liberating force. Join us in calling time on the Conservatives!
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💚Bristol Action Weekend 2-3 September to elect Carla Denyer
The recent boundary changes have cut Labour’s lead here in half, 12 out of the 14 councillors in the constituency are already Green, and when we speak to voters who voted Labour last time, they’re not just changing their votes, they’re joining this campaign. Join us for a fun weekend of speaking to residents and delivering literature, so we can elect Carla Denyer as Bristol’s first Green MP!
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💚North Herefordshire Action Days to elect Ellie Chowns
Herefordshire is a beautiful place to come on holiday with plenty to do. You can of course attend one of our Big Days Out on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month if your holiday coincides! But you may like to be part of the campaign for a few more days, or at other times - please sign up to let us know when you're around so we can get everything ready for you!
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💚Brighton Action Weekend to elect Sian Berry
In 2010 Caroline Lucas made history by becoming Britain's first ever Green MP. She has blazed a trail that we must continue. It is vital that we keep a Green MP in Brighton Pavilion to continue her incredible legacy for people and for the planet. Join us on Saturday 2nd 10am -5pm and Sunday 3rd September 10am-5pm for an inspiring weekend of action with Sian Berry, the Green candidate for Brighton Pavilion.
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Photo from #TeamCarla launch party.
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By Julian Dean, Association of Green Councillors: The story of remarkable local election successes has been told elsewhere. Where have these taken us as a Party? Before May ’23 we had a share in the administration of 17 councils. We now hold leading positions in 35 councils, ranging from an overall majority in Mid-Suffolk to single member of the executive in West Devon, from biggest party with council leader in Lewes to second biggest party with Deputy Leader in Lancaster. We have 9 council leaders and 7 deputy council leaders. More than half of the groups in power are in this situation for the first time. We have consolidated our position as the main opposition in many other councils. In some cities (and some London boroughs where there were no elections this year) we are the main – sometimes the only - opposition to Labour administrations. Elsewhere our growth means more Green groups are challenging Tory administrations, often working closely with other opposition groups, sometimes with only one or two green councillors.
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Did you know that supporters are welcome to join our conference too? Bookings for Green Party Autumn Conference in Brighton 6-8 October are now open! In addition to the policy debates at the core of Conference there will be lots of panel discussions, fringes, socials and wellbeing sessions. Following our record local election results in May, with membership growing and momentum like never before ahead of the next General Election, we know this one is going to be a special one. Get your ticket here 🔽
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Did you miss our latest Green Talks? Deputy leader Zack Polanski hosted Molly Scott Cato (finance & economy spokesperson), Hamza Egal (circular economy lead & Green activist) and Chesca Walton (head of finance and operations at mytalu & parliamentary candidate), to discuss how a decade of austerity, stagnant wages, and rocketing prices have pushed millions into a situation of poverty, and how a Green economy can be a more equal one. Catch a replay of the full discussion below!
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Do you want to make a difference and help build a greener and fairer future? We're hiring for an Elections Manager (National and Regional Elections). You will lead the parties coordinating the preparation for the Senedd and London Assembly elections, as well as take a significant role in ensuring the party is ready for the General Election. Applications to be submitted by 11am on Monday, 7th August 2023. Find out more about the role on offer and how to apply here 💚
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