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It’s summer holiday season with parliament in recess. As Rishi Sunak jetted off to sunnier climes, attention focused at home on the urgent need to invest heavily in public transport to encourage people out of cars and planes. Scroll down to find out what's going on at the party and how you can get involved 🔽
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Co-leader Adrian Ramsey criticised plans to increase rail fares and close ticket offices at railway stations stating it underscored the Government’s contempt for climate action and the travelling public. He said rail travel needed to be made cheaper and more attractive to encourage more passengers and help meet the UK’s climate targets.
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Labour’s refusal to rescind new North Sea oil and gas licenses in Government shows they support Tory party policy on fossil fuel expansion, contends Carla Denyer. Otherwise they would pledge to revoke the licenses which would make the exploration unviable financially and accelerate the transition to cleaner, renewable energy.
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The APPG on climate change has written to Energy Secretary Grant Shapps urging him to block drilling at Rosebank. Caroline Lucas, who chairs the group, said approving Rosebank in a climate emergency would be “morally obscene”. It's the largest undeveloped oil field in the North Sea, and is expected to get the go ahead shortly.
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The Government should ditch its “stop the boats” strategy for a “welcome refugees’ week”. Commenting on the ongoing Bibby Stockholm saga, Benali Hemdache, spokesperson on migration and refugees, said asylum seekers should be accommodated in flats or houses - not barges like prisoners.
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Anthony Slaughter has called for Wales to become “a renewables power house” after the announcement that the country’s last opencast mine is to close. The Wales Green Party leader said there needs to be investment in green jobs so the 180 workers at the Ffos-y-Fran site, due to be made redundant, can find alternative work.
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Sian Berry’s campaign to become Brighton Pavilion’s next Green MP is gathering momentum. Her first election leaflet hit voters doormats earlier this month with a strong endorsement from Caroline Lucas: “Whether we have another cruel and callous Tory Government, or a flip flopping and timid Labour Government, Sian will hold them to account. She won’t be forced to toe the party line like other MPs are.”
Help get our skilled and passionate Green leaders ready to win in the next General Election by joining upcoming action days:
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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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💚 Waveney Valley Action Weekend 2 September 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! (Please note that the action weekend on the 26-27 August has been moved to the 2 September).
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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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Photo of Sian and local party members at a wet and windy but joyous Brighton Pride.
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Join us in Brighton 6-8 October for Green Party autumn conference - supporters welcome! Policy debates are at the core of Conference, but there will also be lots of interesting panel discussions, socials and wellbeing sessions. With record breaking local election results in May, membership growing, and a General Election on the horizon - this is a conference not to miss! Are you coming?
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“I still remember when I first heard about the Ecology Party as it then was. I was hoovering the living room and half listening to the radio. Suddenly, I stopped hoovering and gave the radio my full attention. Jonathon Porritt was talking and I realised that for what seemed like the first time ever a politician was actually making sense.”
There has been a brilliant response to our 50 Years campaign. Over 8000 people visited Clothing this Naked Earth, Politics and the Planet, at the LSE over the past 6 months. The exhibition contained items from the new Green party archive, some of which we will be on display again at conference in Brighton in October. Lots of fascinating stories too have been shared by members past and present about how they first got involved in the party. There is still time to share your story or make a donation to the campaign. All proceeds go towards getting the next generation of Green MPs elected.
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Join in on an unforgettable night of green comedy! Mark Steel, award-winning comedian, writer and broadcaster, will headline a night of stand up comedy with a dash of politics on Friday 6 October, 7.30pm at the Brighton Centre. The ‘One Night Only' event in support of the Green Party will include performances from some of stand-ups top acts. Names to be announced! All proceeds from the night will go towards our election campaign funds, helping to get the next generation of MPs elected.
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