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  Jonathan Bartley, Green Party · [email protected]
May 20, 2020 at 4:19 PM

Caroline Lucas has a question for you about community resilience

John   As we’re not physically going to festivals or garden parties this summer, we thought we'd host a 'Green Festival at Home' online, which Caroline Lucas has kindly kicked off with this video. Community has always been important, and it’s b…
  Vivien Lichtenstein · [email protected]
May 14, 2020 at 3:13 PM

The NHS. Hear the Truth. Learn the Lies. On May 27th. An online WCL event

Green Party Dear John, I hope you’re keeping well and that you’ll be able to join us for these two events: Wednesday, May 27th – discussion of GROUNDSWELL - THE GRASSROOTS BATTLE FOR THE NHS AND DEMOCRACY Monday, June 1st – online gathering to catch up (1) Hear the Truth. Learn th…
  Carla Denyer - The Green Party · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 4:46 PM

Forgive Rent Debt

  Dear John, The coronavirus pandemic is affecting us all in very different ways and one of the groups affected the most seriously is private renters. The government’s temporary ban on evictions at the beginning of the crisis was welcome but there is so much more we must do urgently for the s…
  Jonathan Bartley · [email protected]
May 7, 2020 at 7:14 PM

Democracy must go on

  Dear John, We hope you’re well in these difficult times. Today should have been the day we were going to the polls to elect new Green Party councillors and assembly members across England. The coronavirus crisis means the elections are postponed for a year but we are looking forward to 2021…
  Caroline Lucas · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 3:24 PM

Green Steps to Better

  Dear John, We have learned so much during this coronavirus crisis. About the bravery and commitment of NHS and care staff. About who really makes a difference in our society. About what community means. About both our own fragility and our remarkable resilience. We’ve also been reminded abo…
  Vivien Lichtenstein · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 10:43 AM

Please join us for a WCL informal online gathering Monday May 4th

Green Party Dear John, As we missed having a members meeting on the first Monday of March, we thought an informal online gathering at 7pm on May 4th would be a good opportunity for us to catch up. We held two online events recently: ♦ A Green’s Place Is In The Lords with Green Par…
  Vivien Lichtenstein · [email protected]
April 11, 2020 at 12:28 PM

Bamboo: Miracle Plant? An online WCL event

Green Party Dear John, In addition to this coming Tuesday’s online talk by and discussion with Green Party peer, Natalie Bennett – A Green’s Place is in the Lords – we are holding another on Thursday the 16th. Bamboo: Miracle Plant? Please watch these three short YouTube videos …
  Vivien Lichtenstein · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 3:43 PM

Online WCL event with Natalie Bennett, Green Party peer

Green Party Dear John, So many of the party's plans, including Spring Conference and campaigning for local elections, were cancelled and of course we in West Central London also had to cancel our campaigning, regular meetings and a social/discussion event. Nonetheless, we have now …
  Jonathan Bartley & Siân Berry · [email protected]
April 6, 2020 at 12:29 PM

Values you can believe in

  Dear John, These are the most uncertain times that any of us have ever experienced. Worry and anxiety are everywhere right now. At times like these, some certainty and hope can be invaluable and we have both found those in the Green Party in recent weeks. Our MP, Caroline Lucas, delivered h…
  Caroline Lucas · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 6:54 PM

A message of hope

  Dear John, The Covid-19 crisis has struck at the very heart of our society, forcing us to self-isolate, but paradoxically at the same time also highlighting our inter-dependency. This was powerfully illustrated by the words from an ancient Roman poem written on aid packages sent recently fr…
  Vix Lowthion – The Green Party · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 4:40 PM

Help protect our teachers from Covid-19

  Dear John, Most of the country is being encouraged to stay at home, but many of my fellow teachers are still on the frontline of this public health emergency.  We deserve protection, as do all school staff, and other key workers. Will you sign my petition to make sure teachers are tested fo…
  Vivien Lichtenstein · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 9:44 AM

WCL update / Hammersmith Bridge consultation

Green Party Dear John, We are so disappointed at the very long postponement of the Mayoral and Assembly elections and had hoped we might be able to continue our work in some way, but all has had to be put on hold for the time being. (Many of our members have offered assistance with…
  Jonathan Bartley, Green Party · [email protected]
March 7, 2020 at 10:59 AM

Delivering real climate action

Delivering real climate action People have asked me how we can make 2020 the start of a decade of climate action. This is my answer: View this email in your browser Hello John, 2020 truly is the year of Climate Action. Our movement i…
  Vivien Lichtenstein · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 5:55 PM

Join us at Monday's meeting on WCL plans for Mayoral election campaign and more

Green Party Dear John, Great news about Heathrow’s third runway having been ruled illegal. As Jonathan Bartley wrote “Let’s celebrate this win and applaud all the Green Party members and campaigners who have fought this expansion for so long. … The threat of more airport expansion…
  Jonathan Bartley · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 2:14 PM

Green win!

  Hi John, Amazing news - Heathrow’s climate busting plan has been ruled illegal. Let’s celebrate this win and applaud all the Green Party members and campaigners who have fought this expansion for so long. I’m proud that my fellow co-leader Siân Berry has been perhaps the fiercest opponent t…
  Vivien Lichtenstein · [email protected]
February 23, 2020 at 4:59 PM

Local WCL action for the Mayoral & Assembly campaign / Greener Living Day Feb 29th

Green Party Dear John, We’ve received the latest London Green News and are almost ready to deliver them in two wards in West Central London: Askew in LBHF (Hammersmith & Fulham) and Norland in RBKC (Kensington & Chelsea). This is part of our campaign for Siân Berry to be e…
  Jonathan Bartley, Green Party · [email protected]
February 23, 2020 at 2:59 PM

Are you one of the 2,500?

Are you one of the 2,500? People have asked me how we can make 2020 the start of a decade of climate action. This is my answer: View this email in your browser Hello John, People have asked me how we can still make 2020 the start of …
  Amelia Womack · [email protected]
February 19, 2020 at 5:07 PM

Bring Back Beavers

  Dear John, In the aftermath of Storm Dennis, it’s time to re-imagine our relationship with the natural world.  That’s why I’m asking you to sign my petition to make beavers a native species once again, so that they can play a part in natural flood management.  BRING BACK BEAVERS! Beavers w…
  Siân Berry - Green Party · [email protected]
February 13, 2020 at 2:16 PM

A sneak peak of our broadcast

  Hi John, Faith in politics is so low at the moment. But in the Green Party, you can elect people you can trust. That’s the message of our Party Political Broadcast which will be shown tonight on ITV at 18.25 and BBC One at 18.55 and you can catch a sneak preview now. We need to elect plain…
  Vivien Lichtenstein · [email protected]
February 8, 2020 at 3:59 PM

Take action now on air pollution and cycle hangars

Green Party Dear John, Below are excerpts from an email, relating to Westminster, sent to one of our members - there might be other similar campaigns in Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and the City of London.  "Please take two minutes to tell Westminster City Co…
  Rosie and Tom · [email protected]
February 7, 2020 at 3:18 PM

Greens Unite for Climate Action

  Dear John, As you know, this is now the last decade to take the necessary action to avoid runaway climate chaos. And this year, the UK has the opportunity to be a climate leader as Glasgow is hosting COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference. That is why we need to take to the streets next Fr…
  Siân Berry · [email protected]
February 4, 2020 at 7:34 AM

Can I contact you about my campaign? Response needed!

  Dear John, We’re building a big Green Team of supporters as part of my campaign to become the next Mayor of London. We need to get in touch with everybody on our team every week with things you can do to help. Things like coming to a press call, sharing our best debate clips, coming u…
  Jonathan Bartley, Green Party · [email protected]
February 2, 2020 at 10:03 AM

Building a decade of climate action

Building a decade of climate action Over the next 7 weeks, a group of experts, makers and storytellers will be working with us to create Green Party conversations on Instagram. Dear John,   Politics is people. It’s…
  Your Green MEPs · [email protected]
January 31, 2020 at 7:50 PM

Thank you

  Hi John, On our last day as Members of European Parliament, we wanted to say a huge thank you to all supporters of the Green Party who have helped us get to Brussels and make a difference in Europe. We weren’t sure if we would be here for five months or five years, but in that time, we hav…
  Vivien Lichtenstein · [email protected]
January 29, 2020 at 5:10 PM

Join us on Monday to discuss the GND, and at Conference in March

Green Party Dear John, Our special guest speaker at Monday’s meeting* is Martin Farley, a Green Party lead on our fiscal policy and the Green New Deal - giving us the opportunity to consider how it's to be funded. * at Coffee Plant, 180 Portobello Rd, W11 2EB starting at 7pm Thanks…
  Magid Magid - The Green Party · [email protected]
January 19, 2020 at 9:39 AM

You can shake up London’s Politics

  Hi John, When I was Mayor of Sheffield, I shook up the system.  I challenged the jaded ways of the old parties and helped engage thousands who were completely switched off from politics. Since then, I’ve been shaking things up as an MEP in Brussels, and even though I’m a fiercely proud York…
  Vivien Lichtenstein · [email protected]
January 18, 2020 at 1:45 PM

Green Screen: Burned on Tuesday / 2040 on Sunday

Green Party Dear John, Happy New Year, and thank you to everyone who made it to our first meeting of 2020. The next is on Monday, February 3rd at Coffee Plant, 180 Portobello Rd, W11 2EB starting at 7pm. Our special guest speaker is Martin Farley, a Green Party lead on our fiscal po…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
December 27, 2019 at 2:01 PM

The impact you made in 2019

  Dear John, 2019 has been a fantastic year for the Green Party. We wanted to share some of the successes we had this year with you. 2019 in review Please have a look at our Year in Review, and if you want to make 2020 even better, join the Green Party today. Thank you for all of your suppor…
  Vivien Lichtenstein · [email protected]
December 22, 2019 at 1:44 PM

Election campaigns and Green Screen: Burned

Green Party Dear John, After a couple of sleepless nights, a long week’s reflection and a great deal of discussion, we are now looking forward to 2020 and wish you Happy Holidays for the Winter Solstice, Chanukah and Christmas. Some of us are getting together at The Duke of Welling…
  Jonathan Bartley & Siân Berry · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 8:50 AM

A climate election - thanks to you

  Dear John, The most important thing I want to say to you this morning is, thank you.  Together, we have made this General Election a Climate Election. We were the first party to deliver our manifesto, and from that point onwards we set the agenda in many ways and the other parties were vyin…
  Caroline Lucas · [email protected]
December 12, 2019 at 7:54 AM

Now is the Time to Vote Green

  Dear John, Today is the day. It’s time to vote Green. Together, we have made this the climate election, and set out our Green New Deal to prevent runaway climate chaos. A Green vote is the most powerful vote you can cast. Will you share my message with your friends? When you vote Green, yo…
  Mary Clegg - Green Party CEO · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 7:50 AM

Stronger than ever

  Dear John, Tomorrow we go to the ballot box. This is our last chance to lead on delivering the message that this election is the Climate Election. Will you help?  6,000 people have contributed more than £350,000 to our campaign. Our movement has never been this strong. We are at the last hu…
  Jonathan Bartley · [email protected]
December 10, 2019 at 11:12 AM

Pledge to Vote Green Today

  Dear John, There are only two days left until you can vote in the climate election. The campaign has been fantastic so far and as we enter the very last stages we want you to let us know that you’re voting Green! I'm voting Green We have made other parties finally pay attention to the clim…
  Chris Williams - Head of Elections · [email protected]
December 9, 2019 at 4:18 PM

Caroline needs your help

  Dear John, This election, we’ve run an incredible campaign to re-elect Caroline Lucas. We’ve delivered 150,000 leaflets and talked to 1000s of voters across Brighton Pavillion, making sure they’ll be voting to re-elect Caroline. This Thursday, we need to make sure all those voters who we’ve…
  Mary Clegg - Green Party CEO · [email protected]
December 8, 2019 at 10:25 AM

4 days to go

  Dear John, This election period has been historic. Our movement has never been this strong, and we are only getting started.  Over 6,000 supporters have helped us raise over £350,000 to get more Greens to Parliament. With just 4 days left until Election Day, we still have much to do. Can yo…
  Siân Berry · [email protected]
December 7, 2019 at 11:36 AM

Green Space Podcast

  Hi John, The first episode of our new podcast, Green Space, is live. In the midst of this election and all of the spin and noise, this will be a platform for us to talk about Green ideas on how we can make this a better country. In these podcasts we will discuss topics like the Green New De…
  Green Party Conference · [email protected]
December 6, 2019 at 6:09 PM

Conference booking now open!

  Dear John, Our next Conference will be held from 20th-22nd March 2020 in buzzing Brighton. The venue – the Hilton Metropole Hotel – sits on the vibrant seafront and is at the heart of one of the Greenest political areas in Europe, being represented by a Green MP, a Green MEP and Green Counc…
  Carla Denyer · [email protected]
December 5, 2019 at 8:15 PM

Let’s win back our future

  Hi John, I’m Carla Denyer and I’m standing to be our next Green MP. As a renewables engineer, it wasn't in my plan to go into politics. But when our politicians bail out banks, and not the climate, it begs the question: who are they really fighting for? Please note: this video contains stro…
  Mary Clegg - Green Party CEO · [email protected]
December 4, 2019 at 8:01 PM

We are making history

  Dear John,  With over 6,000 incredible supporters, we have raised over £350,000 for this election.  It is inspiring that the majority of our funding come from members and supporters giving whatever they can. Our grassroots movement is unstoppable.  With just 8 days left until Election Day, …
  Caroline Lucas · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 7:26 PM

Vote for Nature

  Dear John, I’m so proud of what we’ve done to make this the climate election. But we know that the climate emergency is far from the only emergency we face. Nature is in crisis too. Yet none of the other parties have a good enough plan to protect our natural world. Will you help me to get #…
  Mary Clegg - Green Party CEO · [email protected]
December 1, 2019 at 11:06 AM

We can do this

  Dear John, Over 5,000 people have supported us this election period, and together we have raised over £300,000. With just 12 days until Election Day, can you help us by chipping in £20?   Yes, I'll help! Every penny raised will be used to get more Greens to Parliament who will push to crea…
  Gemma Walker - The Green Party · [email protected]
November 30, 2019 at 11:15 AM

Have we got Green news for you

  Dear John, I hope you enjoyed our press round up last Friday. This has been an even bigger week for Greens in the news! On Thursday night our incredible co-leader Siân Berry was on Channel 4 leading the climate debate. While the other parties who turned up are just beginning to realise the …
  Mary Clegg - Green Party CEO · [email protected]
November 29, 2019 at 7:38 AM

We're so close!

  Dear John, 5,000 people have given Green to help make this the Climate Election. With amazing coverage for our work such as co-leader Sian Berry’s performance on Channel 4 last night, we know we are reaching the voters. With each day, we are getting closer to our £350,000 fundraising target…
  Caroline Lucas · [email protected]
November 28, 2019 at 3:02 PM

One Green MP is not enough

  Dear John, This year, waves of Greens have been elected right across Europe. In the face of this climate crisis, voters are crying out for meaningful action. In Parliament I have been challenging those in government and in opposition to wake up and work to avoid runaway climate chaos. But …
  Mary Clegg - Green Party CEO · [email protected]
November 27, 2019 at 7:36 AM

15 days to go

  Dear John, Almost 5,000 people have given Green and raised an amazing £300,000 to help send more Green MPs to Parliament. We are £40,000 shy of our target with Election Day just 15 days away. Can you help us by chipping in £20 today? Yes, I'll help! Every penny raised will be used to get m…
  Giorgia Finney - The Green Party · [email protected]
November 25, 2019 at 5:05 PM

229 miles for a 2nd MP

  Dear John, This weekend, I took a coach trip from Norwich to Bristol West to make sure Carla Denyer gets elected as our 2nd Green MP. It was a long coach journey, but with a couple of weeks left until the election, what could be a more valuable use of my time for the Green Party? On arriva…
  Vivien Lichtenstein · [email protected]
November 24, 2019 at 12:30 PM

Come to our Social / Join us at the Election count!

Green Party Dear John, Please join us for our Christmas social at 7pm on Monday 2nd December 2019 at the Coffee Plant, 180 Portobello Rd, Notting Hill, W11 2EB As we’re now concentrating on the election, we’ll be providing drinks only and are asking you to please bring along savour…
  Mary Clegg - Green Party CEO · [email protected]
November 24, 2019 at 11:10 AM

Why are you giving Green?

  Dear John, More than 4,500 people have given Green and raised an amazing £300,000 to help send more Green MPs to Parliament. We are £50,000 shy of our target with less than three weeks to the election. Can you help us reach our target by chipping in £20 today?  Yes, I'll help! Why are peop…
  Becky Parford - The Green Party · [email protected]
November 23, 2019 at 12:22 PM

You can help us elect our next MP

  Dear John, There are just 20 days left in the campaign and we need every member and supporter to help us get more Green MPs elected. In Bristol West, it really is make or break. We can win our second MP if you can volunteer your time in the next three weeks. Last week we asked our members t…
  Press Team · [email protected]
November 22, 2019 at 3:23 PM

Greens push media agenda

  Dear John, It’s happening. The British media have woken up to the importance of our progressive, Green policies and we are now pushing the climate emergency agenda in the media. It’s been an incredible week for the Greens in the news. Our TV broadcast featuring Caroline Lucas reached 7 mill…