John,

In July, the theme of our events series is Participatory Democracy and how politics of belonging supports a #GreenRecovery.

We will explore research that demonstrates the power of having a GREEN in the room to create change, how collaboration could hold the key to accelerate progress faster than competition, and why countries where more people trust their governments have started to build "wellbeing" economies.

We are also providing digital opportunities for you to participate in the hustings for candidates standing in Green Party leadership elections. 

Here's how to get involved, learn about, and support our #GreenRecovery efforts.

JOIN OUR LIVE EVENT A #GreenRecovery is designed to address the truth that progress in environmental, economic and equality issues are indivisible, and that devolving power, resources and responsibility to communities requires collaboration from the top down and bottom up. SIGN UP FOR OUR THREE PART SERIES discussing local, national and international democracy and how we can create change through listening and collaboration rooted in the shared belief that better is possible. The events will be held 8 + 15 + 22 July at 6PM

BECOME A MEMBER! This month, a series of hustings will be held for various positions of leadership within The Green Party. Offering each member the opportunity to have their say in the future of the party. Other political parties, like the Lib-dems, for example, require their leadership to be made up of already elected MPs. We allow any Green Party member to run, because we believe in participatory democracy! Become a member, or if you are already, be sure to encourage your friends and family to join. Together we can build a #GreenRecovery and a fair and equitable Britain.

MEET THE GPEx CANDIDATES! The Green Party Executive (GPEx) is responsible for the overall and day-to-day direction of the Party, effectively working as a management committee to ensure a framework that delivers the Green Party’s Political Strategy. Through a variety of roles they help increase the Party’s influence locally, nationally and further afield through the electoral system and other processes.

THIS WEEK’S GPEX LIVE HUSTINGS

7 July, 6PM Chair and Management Co-ordinator SIGN UP

8 July, 6PM Campaigns Co-ordinator and Elections Co-ordinator SIGN UP

9 July, 6PM External Communications Co-ordinator & Publications Co-ordinator SIGN UP

ENJOY A 'GREEN' BREW! Alongside all these learning opportunities, you can support our #GreenRecovery by purchasing some Toast Ale. Each beer is brewed with surplus fresh bread, a great example of the circular economy in action! When you buy Toast Ale through our 'Green Living Room', they donate 10% of the purchase to The Green Party, funding our #GreenRecovery campaigns.

SIGN OUR PETITION! In the coming weeks, Caroline Lucas and Labour MP Clive Lewis, will reintroduce the Green New Deal Bill in Parliament. Support their efforts by signing the petition on the parliamentary website NOW demanding the UK Government rebuild the economy out of lockdown with a Green New Deal. PLEASE ALSO SHARE THIS PETITION, the more signatures, the more action for people and planet!

MEET OUR CANDIDATES FOR THE HOUSE OF LORDS! While the Green Party does not support the hereditary peerage practiced by the House of Lords, we do accept peerage's offered as we have with Jenny Jones and Natalie Bennett who do powerful work for people and planet. The Green Party asks members VOTE for who we should put forward when/if we are offered more Green Party peerages. Meet them by joining the 'House Of Lords' Hustings!

Thank you for your support, we wish you a lovely weekend!

Kind regards,

Green Party Events Team

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