The Green Party · [email protected]

February 22, 2023 at 2:10 PM

Anniversary Stories: Beginnings by Lesley Whittaker

"WE PUT AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE COVENTRY EVENING TELEGRAPH, SET OUT SOME CHAIRS, BOUGHT SOME BISCUITS AND WAITED." On 22 February 1973 four friends organised the first public meeting of what became the Green Party. Here, in the first in a series of …

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February 14, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Let's break up with fossil fuels

Just the other day Equinor and BP, some of the world's largest oil and gas companies announced record breaking profits. They have no place in our futures. John,   Energy companies are breaking the planet and raking in profits with the government's help. Jus…

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February 8, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Greens are winning - are you with us?

Dear John,   With Patrick McAllister's fantastic win in Bristol, Greens are now the majority party on Bristol's city council.   Our supporters and activists form a vital part of election success, and this win wouldn't have been possible without you.   Peopl…

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  The Green Party · [email protected]

February 3, 2023 at 11:50 AM

Is there an alternative to ‘growth, growth, growth'?

Join a special online event, held in partnership with the London School of Economics, on Wednesday 8 March between 6.00 and 7.30pm to discuss whether there is a viable alternative to the current economic orthodoxy. John,   Is there an alternative to ‘growth,…

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January 31, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Help level the odds for a fairer greener country

We have achieved a lot in the past 50 years but we urgently need more Green MPs standing up for what matters in a critical decade for climate and nature action. John,   We have achieved a lot in the past 50 years but we urgently need more Gree…

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  The Green Party · [email protected]

January 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM

An important milestone for the green movement

The 50th anniversary of the Green Party! John,   Fifty years ago, four friends organised a small public meeting in Coventry. They believed the world was on an unsustainable path and wanted to set up a new political party to challenge the status quo and bring…

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  The Green Party · [email protected]

January 27, 2023 at 6:31 PM

Your January update from the Green Party

Open for latest news and events from the Green Party! John,   Here's your latest update from the Green Party! Scroll down to find out more about different ways in which you can get involved 🔽   …

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  Fabian Frenzel, WCL Green Party Chair · [email protected]

January 26, 2023 at 9:00 AM

Updates from your local Green Party

West?Central?London Dear John, Your local Green Party is meeting for its next monthly meeting at 7pm on Monday the 6th February 2023. We meet in Coffee Plant in Portobello Rd as usual. There will also be an option to particate remotely, a link will be provided w…

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  The Green Party · [email protected]

January 17, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Help us hold the government to account

Just this week, Heather Mack, leader of the Green Group on Bristol City Council, told BBC that 'the solutions to the cost of living crisis can also be the solution to the climate crisis'. John,   Just this week, Heather Mack, leader of the Green Group on Br…

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  Green Party · [email protected]

January 14, 2023 at 10:51 AM

We're Hiring!

We're gearing up for election success at the Green Party - come and work for us! John,   We're Hiring   This year will see our biggest elections campaigning ever particularly as we gear up for the next General Election.   The Party is currently advertising a…

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  The Green Party · [email protected]

January 10, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Electoral reform now

As Greens we know that our electoral system is broken. Join us on zoom 31 January to discuss why proportional representation is the way forward! John, ? Have you signed up to our new event series yet? Green Talks is a series of events where …

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January 6, 2023 at 5:51 PM

Make 2023 your greenest yet!

Dear John,   What better time of year is there for connecting with your Green community?   January is the perfect opportunity to get together and launch the action for the year. We know that this year is crucial for building for election success, and we kno…

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  Green Party · [email protected]

January 3, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Make 2023 your year of action

2023 is the year of opportunity. Your chance to make an impact and make change happen. Dear John,   Will you make 2023 the year you become a member of the Green Party?   💚 We are the party standing strong on the climate crisis   💚 We are the party standing u…

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  Green Party · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 6:02 PM

Thank you to all our supporters

We would like to say a huge thank you to all our amazing supporters for a successful 2022 Dear John   Thank You!   2022 has been an undoubtedly tumultuous year. With 3 prime ministers, government in-fighting and mini-budget chaos, the Tories are in disarray.…

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  Green Party · [email protected]

December 20, 2022 at 10:51 AM

Take action in January with our National Action Weekend

By 2025, we could have five Green MPs and four Green council administrations, but we need you! Dear John,   We have had twelve years of Tory government. Twelve years of disastrous government, mismanagement, and the dismantling of our national safety nets. Tw…

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  Fabian Frenzel, WCL Green Party Chair · [email protected]

December 20, 2022 at 9:30 AM

Wishing you a lovely festive time from your local Green Party

West?Central?London Dear John, As the year draws to a close, we are witness to strikes and industrial action on a scale not seen in decades. Our solidarity is with nurses, ambulance and transport workers, Royal Mail staff, to name but a few of those withdrawing …

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  The Green Party · [email protected]

December 18, 2022 at 10:30 AM

Your December update from the Green Party

Open for latest news and events from the Green Party! John,   We’re in the midst of a winter of discontent. In bitterly cold temperatures, nurses across the country staged a historic walkout - one of many frontline workers currently striking…

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  The Green Party · [email protected]

December 17, 2022 at 10:31 AM

Green Talks - our new event series!

You're invited! In 2023, we'll be launching Green Talks -- a series of events where Greens talk green solutions to the politics of our generation with expert guests. What does it take to create a system that puts people and the planet first and a country …

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  The Green Party · [email protected]

December 9, 2022 at 6:21 PM

A landmark bill

Jenny Jones Clean Air Bill would make clean air a human right and force Government agencies to bring air quality within WHO safe limits. John,   For five days in December 1952 a thick fog strangled the streets of London.   Thousands died from respiratory and…

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December 7, 2022 at 10:50 AM

Clean Air Bill passes 3rd reading!

Sign the petition and share on social media! Dear John   Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill passes 3rd reading in House of Lords!Green Baroness Jenny Jones' Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill passed its 3rd reading in the House of Lords on Friday 2 December with stron…

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  The Green Party · [email protected]

December 3, 2022 at 9:30 AM

8 million in fuel poverty

We have a new Prime Minister and the prospect of a snap election has faded for now. But the climate crisis and 8 million people living in fuel poverty won’t wait. We must keep the pressure on the Government to move fairer and faster to net zero. John,   A lo…

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November 30, 2022 at 6:20 PM

Your November update from the Green Party

Open for latest news and events from the Green Party! John,    It was a disappointing Cop summit. While there was some good news for developing countries, the failure to agree to phase out fossil fuels highlighted a desperate lack of leaders…

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November 23, 2022 at 6:01 PM

No time for climate chaos

The transformation that's urgently needed for a safe future, requires a government that leads the way, not takes us down the path to more climate chaos. John,   After one of the most disappointing climate summits yet, it is clearer than ever that that we mus…

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  Green Party · [email protected]

November 22, 2022 at 10:50 AM

Education event 30th November

Come to our event looking at education workers, their struggle for decent pay and pupils' learning conditions John, ? We'd like to invite you to an online event on Wednesday 30th November - organised and hosted by the Green Party Trade Union…

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  The Green Party · [email protected]

November 18, 2022 at 5:31 PM

We need ambitious investment in a Green economy

With an Autumn Statement that does little to allay projections of falling living standards, the Green Party are offering a brighter alternative Dear John,   The Chancellor's Autumn Statement yesterday outlined the same tired old approach that the Conservat…

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  The Green Party · [email protected]

November 15, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Event invite: overcoming the energy crisis

Join us Monday 28 November on zoom to explore how we can overcome the energy crisis! John,? ? As Greens we know there are solutions to the energy crisis, yet the government is shamelessly continuing to accelerate the climate emergency and inequality and is …

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  Fabian Frenzel, WCL Green Party Chair · [email protected]

November 11, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Call to join the West Central Greens elections campaign team

West Central London Dear John, We are calling for members to get involved in our election campaigns ‘breakthrough’ team. In this team, we will be preparing for the 2024 London assembly elections and the next local elections in 2026. If you can imagine being a G…

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  The Green Party · [email protected]

November 5, 2022 at 8:47 AM

COP27 Starts Tomorrow

Time is running out John,   Last year the UK made a commitment as COP President to update its climate targets to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. Since then, the Government has done the opposite introducing new oil and gas licenses and rolling out ro…

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  Green Party · [email protected]

November 1, 2022 at 4:51 PM

Take action against the Public Order Bill today

Sign our petition, write to your MP, share on social media John,   Help us stop the Public Order Bill and defend the right to protest!  Caroline Lucas has called Suella Braverman’s Public Order Bill “a truly staggering attack o…

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  The Green Party · [email protected]

October 29, 2022 at 8:30 AM

A significant stand out win

Caroline Lucas secured a commitment from the PM on Wednesday that the fracking ban will stay. It was a significant, stand-out win for the climate in a week when the news was otherwise bleak. John,   Caroline Lucas secured a commitment from the PM on Wednesda…

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October 28, 2022 at 5:31 PM

Your monthly update from the Green Party

While the government continues to create chaos, Greens are continuing to stand up for what matters. Open for your monthly news from the Green Party! :) John,    While the government continues to create chaos, Greens are continuing to stand u…

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  Fabian Frenzel, WCL Green Party Chair · [email protected]

October 27, 2022 at 9:30 AM

Your local Green Party Monthly Newsletter

West?Central?London Dear John, With the third prime minister within just a few weeks, the most recent one being chosen by an increasingly erratic and desperate group of Tory MPs, a crippling deficit in UK public finances is now overshadowed by an even larger def…

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  James Hewitt (Electoral Returning Officer, WCL Green Party) · [email protected]

October 27, 2022 at 2:25 AM

Ballot to select candidates for a snap General Election if called

West?Central?London Dear John Ballot to select candidates for a snap General Election if called Further to the second call for nominations, I list below - by constituency - the names of the nominees who seek to be candidates for a snap General Election, if one…

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  The Green Party · [email protected]

October 25, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Urgent: stand up for democracy

Will things be different with Rishi Sunak at the wheel? Is he really a 'safer pair of hands'? Let's take a look at his political record... John,   Will things be different with Rishi Sunak at the wheel? Is he really a 'safer pair of hands'? Let's take a look…

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October 22, 2022 at 10:00 AM

We must be ready for a general election

As the chaos continues, the pressure for a general election is growing. We must be ready whenever it happens to win seats and keep climate action on track. John, ? As the chaos continues, the pressure for a general election is growing. We must be ready whene…

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October 18, 2022 at 4:31 PM

How much more instability are we able to take?

The government have U-turned on their disastrous mini-budget. But the damage is already done. Dear John,   Yesterday's announcement from Jeremy Hunt signalled an unprecedented level of U-turns even by Tory standards.   The economic measures announced by th…

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  The Green Party · [email protected]

October 14, 2022 at 2:21 PM

The chaos must end

So the Chancellor is sacked and the Prime Minister is staggering on. But the damage done to the economy, climate and millions of people’s lives goes on. John,   So the Chancellor is sacked and the Prime Minister is staggering on.   But the damage done to th…

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  James Hewitt (Electoral Returning Officer, WCL Green Party) · [email protected]

October 12, 2022 at 10:24 PM

Second call for nominations to become a General Election candidate

West Central London Dear John Nomination of candidates for the General Election in 2025 (or sooner) Further to my message last month, we have received an insufficient number of nominations from women seeking to be nominated as prospective General Election candi…

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  The Green Party · [email protected]

October 5, 2022 at 5:01 PM

A better future

John,   The PM said she was in favour of “growth, growth, growth” in her speech to Conservative party conference today.   After causing weeks of financial turmoil and economic chaos through incompetence and ideological zeal, she vowed to plough ahead with p…

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September 30, 2022 at 3:51 PM

Greens Connect: your monthly update

This government continues to accelerate the climate crisis and do nothing for the millions struggling to make ends meet. Open to find out how the Green Party is building fair, practical solutions that work for everyone and how you can get involved 🔽 …

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September 27, 2022 at 5:01 PM

21 days of climate vandalism

We've had a new prime minister for 21 days, yet the government has managed to do nothing to solve the cost of living crisis and climate emergency. Instead, they will leave millions to struggle this winter. We need more Gre John,   There’s a cost of living cr…

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  Fabian Frenzel, WCL Green Party Chair · [email protected]

September 27, 2022 at 8:30 AM

Newsletter, Invite for next Members Meeting October and October Social

West?Central?London Dear John, As the new British government launches an open attack on ecological and social justice, and economic common sense, the policies pursured have no democratic mandate. Protests will grow and at least some Tory MPs will be getting mor…

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September 23, 2022 at 10:13 AM

A disgraceful budget - how we can mobilise

Today the government announced a mini-budget that will increase poverty and widen inequality. Greens are mobilising. John,   Today the government announced a mini-budget that is a tax-giveaway for the rich and will leave millions of families struggling thi…

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  The Green Party · [email protected]

September 6, 2022 at 4:51 PM

There's never been a better time to take action

Join us for our biggest ever National Action Weekend. With Liz Truss as the new PM, we're mobilising in key areas. John,   It’s not too late to sign up for our National Action Weekend!   With Liz Truss being voted in as Prime Minister yesterday by a small …

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September 5, 2022 at 2:31 PM

A disaster for the climate

Liz Truss is set to be the next UK prime minister. What a disaster for our communities and the climate. John,   Liz Truss is set to be the next UK prime minister. What a disaster for our communities and the climate.   ❌She said she’ll extend oil and gas ex…

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  The Green Party · [email protected]

August 28, 2022 at 9:01 AM

How can we put a stop to these rampant energy prices?

Make energy efficiency the priority, bring energy companies back into public hands and stop investing in fossil fuels. We have the solution. But the government continues to sit on its hands. John,   Energy bills are rising by 80% in October. The price cap…

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  London Green Party · [email protected]

August 27, 2022 at 7:26 AM

London Green Bulletin: August Edition

The London Green BulletinThe latest news, views, and announcements about the London Green Party Richmond's Green councillors from left,?Andr?e Frieze?(Deputy Green Group leader), Chas Warlow, Caroline Wren, Richard Bennett and Niki …

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  The Green Party · [email protected]

August 26, 2022 at 5:33 PM

Breaking: energy price cap rise again

This morning the energy price cap rose again and with summer coming to an end we know that we are facing a difficult winter. Open to find out how the Green Party is standing up for people and planet and how you can get involved 🔽 John,   Th…

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  Fabian Frenzel, WCL Green Party Chair · [email protected]

August 24, 2022 at 8:30 AM

New WCL Newsletter and September Monthly Meeting Invite

West?Central?London Dear John, I really hope you've have a good summer and some relaxation as the school holidays come to an end. Sadly the summer was also another reminder of the urgency to act on the Climate Crisis as well as the Cost of Living Crisis, both …

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  Conference Team · [email protected]

August 23, 2022 at 10:30 AM

Green Party Autumn Conference 2022

Supporters and Friends welcome! Dear John, ? As a valued supporter you are invited to join us at Green Party Autumn Conference which this year is being held from 30 September to 2 October in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.?Conference is…

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