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  The Green Party · [email protected]
September 23, 2023 at 8:32 AM

More not less action to tackle the climate and nature crises

John,   It’s been a terrible week for climate leadership.   On the same day the head of the UN urged world leaders in New York to speed up climate action, Rishi Sunak organised a Downing Street press conference to set out plans to slow it d…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
September 20, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Help us beat the climate dinosaurs

John, ? Rishi Sunak has announced a dangerous U-turn on net zero. ? The UK is already on track to miss most of its climate targets, but in an extraordinary speech, the Prime Minister said he wants to weaken green policies and slow down clim…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
September 19, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Bring it back into public hands

John,   A few weeks ago we emailed you about the government's plans to scrap rules in place to protect our rivers and waterways from pollutants from new housing developments.   Now we know why. A fifth of Conservative Party donations have c…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
September 15, 2023 at 5:20 PM

One Night Only: Mark Steel at the Brighton Centre, 6 October!

Mark Steel will headline an evening of green comedy Friday 6 October 7.30pm at the Brighton Centre. Are you coming? John,   Join us Friday 6 October 7.30pm at the Brighton Centre for an evening of unforgettable green comedy! 🎤   Mark Steel, …
  The Green Party · [email protected]
September 12, 2023 at 11:41 AM

Anniversary Stories: Defending Brighton Pavilion by Adam McGibbon

"Gaining an MP in 2010 had been a huge boost but it also made us fragile. Losing the seat at that point could set us back massively. " Adam McGibbon was the campaign manager for Brighton Pavilion in 2015 as Caroline Lucas set ou…
  Caroline Lucas, The Green Party · [email protected]
September 9, 2023 at 9:12 AM

We must keep Green voices in Parliament

This week Parliament came back after a summer break that’s seen the PM abandon any pretence of protecting our climate or nature. Dear John,   This week Parliament came back after a summer break that’s seen the PM abandon any pretence of pro…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
September 6, 2023 at 5:21 PM

Online event: 'The cost of living: a crisis of inequality?'

Join our next Green Talks online Tuesday 26 September - sign up here! Zack Polanski hosts Dr Shabna Begum, Cade Hatton and Pat Fitzsimons. John,   Join us for our next Green Talks to discuss the cost of living crisis Tuesday 26 September 6-7.30pm on zoom!  …
  The Green Party · [email protected]
August 30, 2023 at 5:21 PM

Anniversary Stories: We Can Win by Chris Williams

Chris Williams is the Green Party's Head of Elections. He writes here about being the party's first ever Field Organiser and joining when we had only 68 councillors, to today where we have 750 councillors and have built the foundations to get more Green M …
  Fabian Frenzel, WCL Green Party Chair · [email protected]
August 30, 2023 at 8:30 AM

September monthly meeting

West?Central?London Dear John, I very much hope you had some time to relax over the last few weeks. Most of us are forced to work too much. As Greens have said for decades, this is driven by a relentless (and yet increasingly failing) culture of economic growth …
  The Green Party · [email protected]
August 29, 2023 at 5:02 PM

We are the only party ready to deliver

John,   With winter around the corner, the energy price cap is not good enough.    Even with a lower price cap, bills are still higher than before the energy crisis and don't show signs of coming down anytime soon   Instead, we have a plan …
  The Green Party · [email protected]
August 27, 2023 at 9:26 AM

Join us for a night of green comedy!

Mark Steel will headline a One Night Only event Friday 6 October 7.30pm at the Brighton Centre. Are you coming? John,   Did you get your ticket to our Big Green Comedy Gig yet? 🎤   Join us for an unforgettable night of green comedy Friday 6 …
  The Green Party · [email protected]
August 22, 2023 at 5:32 PM

Your August update from the Green Party

Open to find out what's going on across the Green Party of England and Wales and how you can get involved :) John,   It’s summer holiday season with parliament in recess. As Rishi Sunak jetted off to sunnier climes, attention focused at home…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
August 20, 2023 at 9:31 AM

Big Green Comedy Fundraiser

Book your tickets now! John,   Mark Steel, award-winning comedian, writer and broadcaster, will headline a night of stand up comedy in support of the Green Party.    The ‘One Night Only' event will take place on Friday 6 October, 8pm at the…
  Conference Team - The Green Party · [email protected]
August 18, 2023 at 2:51 PM

Green Party Autumn Conference Timetable

💚Something for everyone in Brighton this Autumn💚 Green Party Autumn Conference 2023 6-8 October Brighton Dear Supporter!   At our bumper Autumn Conference in Brighton our members will be:🎓Learning - with many exciting fringes and panels on topical subjects with to…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 5:02 PM

Are you ready for 4 Green MPs?

John,   This year has been monumental for our movement.   After the ground-breaking local election results in May - where we won more seats and gained power on more councils than ever before - we laid the groundwork for what's to come.   A…
  Sian Berry, MP candidate · [email protected]
August 12, 2023 at 8:30 AM

Will you help me keep Brighton Green?

Dear John,   I’m very excited to be out on the campaign trail and hearing so much positive feedback on the doorstep from people in Brighton, but we can’t take anything for granted.   I know that the Labour Party is desperate to take away th…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
August 2, 2023 at 5:30 PM

What do you know about Earth Overshoot Day?

We're the only party taking the climate emergency seriously John,   Have you heard of Earth Overshoot Day?   It's the day marking the point at which humanity has used up all the resources that Earth can regenerate in a year. That day is today. From today…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
July 30, 2023 at 9:24 AM

Your July update from the Green Party

Open to find out what's going on across the Green Party of England and Wales and how you can get involved :) John,    As global temperature records continue to tumble, attention focused on the next general election and the need for more Gree…
  Chris Williams, Head of Elections · [email protected]
July 28, 2023 at 4:32 PM

The first step to winning Brighton again

Dear John,   There’s been a phenomenally positive response to Sian Berry’s selection as the candidate to replace Caroline Lucas.   To win means running a professional campaign on the ground. I know what to do. We’ve done it before. But the …
  The Conference Team · [email protected]
July 26, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Bookings now open for Autumn Conference

Supporters welcome! Autumn Conference 2023, 6-8 October Brighton Dear John, ? Our Conferences are always a special moment for us, where we experience first hand how many brilliant and dedicated members from all walks of life come together to pave the way for a fair…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
July 25, 2023 at 10:02 AM

Anniversary Stories: The 1989 European Elections by Jean Lambert

"THE 2 MILLION PEOPLE WHO VOTED FOR US HELPED CHANGE THE POLITICAL AGENDA AND GAVE HOPE TO GREENS ACROSS THE WORLD"   Former MEP Jean Lambert shares her memories of one the party's greatest electoral breakthroughs when we gained a stunning …
  The Green Party · [email protected]
July 22, 2023 at 8:22 AM

It's been a historic week

Time to ramp up our campaign to elect Green MPs John,   It’s been a historic week. We have a full slate of target candidates!   Four skilled and passionate Green leaders ready to ramp up their campaigns to win in the next General Election.  …
  The Green Party · [email protected]
July 21, 2023 at 5:22 PM

Are you coming to our event on Tuesday?

Secure your spot here! Deputy leader Zack Polanski is hosting an expert panel online to discuss how a green economy can be a more equal one. John,   Join our next Green Talks Tuesday 25 July 6pm on zoom to hear more about how Green policie…
  Caroline Lucas MP · [email protected]
July 19, 2023 at 6:20 PM

Help get Sian Berry elected the next MP for Brighton Pavilion

Breaking News - new parliamentary candidate selected John,   I am delighted to tell you that Sian Berry has been chosen by Brighton and Hove Green Party to run in the General Election as our candidate in Brighton Pavilion.   Sian is passion…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
July 15, 2023 at 8:21 AM

A remarkable legacy – let’s make it a lasting one

John,   In 2010 Caroline Lucas made history when she was elected the country’s first Green MP.   Since then, she has built a remarkable legacy, holding successive Governments to account and progressing social and climate justice at constitu…
  Fabian Frenzel, WCL Green Party Chair · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 8:30 AM

West Central Summer Picnic

West?Central?London Dear John, I am pleased to annouce that West Central Green Party members have selected Rajiv Sinha as constituency candidate for the London Assembly Election in May 2024. Thanks to all members who took part in the vote. Thank you, too, to …
  The Green Party · [email protected]
July 12, 2023 at 5:01 PM

We're ready to lead the way

While the Tories are busy breaking every promise to take climate action, the Green Party can be trusted with climate leadership. John,   The first week of July was the hottest on record, with the UN warning ominously that climate change is '…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
July 11, 2023 at 6:23 PM

Join our Green Talks on a fairer economy 25 July

Open for a link to sign up :) John,   Are you coming to our next Green Talks 6pm Tuesday 25th July?   Zack Polanski (deputy leader) will be hosting Molly Scott Cato (finance & economy spokesperson), Hamza Egal (circular economy lead …
  Chris Williams, Head of Elections · [email protected]
July 8, 2023 at 8:31 AM

A Strategy To Win

But I cannot do it alone John,   We saw in May that we have something special.  A strategy that wins. A strategy that has delivered the Green Party a record result every single election since I took on my role as Head of Elections in 2019. …
  The Green Party · [email protected]
July 5, 2023 at 3:51 PM

Are you joining us at the next Green Talk?

Hear our panel talk about our practical policies for a fairer economy John, Our next Green Talk is coming up! Will we see you there?   On 25th July, 6pm via Zoom, Zack Polanski (deputy leader) will be hosting Molly Scott Cato (finance &am…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
July 4, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Only the Green Party can be trusted to show climate leadership

John,   Last month was the hottest June ever – another temperature record the Met Office says was fuelled by climate change.   It is yet more evidence that the climate crisis is escalating and we need climate action now.   So why is the Government set to gi…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
July 1, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Help Level the Odds To Elect the Next Generation of Green MPs

John,   The starting gun for the general election has been fired.   On Wednesday new constituency boundaries for the elections were published.   The same day the Government’s own advisers published a withering report calling the issuing of new licenses for …
  The Green Party · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 5:52 PM

Your June update from the Green Party

Open to find out what's going on across the Green Party of England and Wales and how you can get involved :) John,    Scroll to find out what's going on across the Green Party this summer and how you can get involved 🔽   …
  Fabian Frenzel, WCL Green Party Chair · [email protected]
June 26, 2023 at 11:20 AM

Next Monthly Meeting and Action Day Reminder

West?Central?London Dear John, This email is to invite you to our next monthly meeting, on the 3rd of July 2023 at 7pm, in the Coffee Plant Cafe in Portobello Rd. Sign up for the monthly meeting In this meeting we will choose our 2024 constituency candidate fo…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
June 25, 2023 at 8:01 AM

It's time for climate leadership

Global temperature records are breaking. But we aren't seeing any action in response to it. John,   Global temperatures rose 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels earlier this month – for the first time ever in June.   It is very likely th…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
June 21, 2023 at 11:20 AM

Anniversary Stories: The 1979 General Election by Jonathon Porritt

"IN ONE INTERVIEW THE INTERVIEWER STARTED EATING OUR MANIFESTO ON THE GROUNDS I ASSUME IT WAS COMPLETELY RECYCLABLE!"  Jonathon Porritt was a leading Green party member in the 1970s and 1980s. Here he recounts events surrounding the 1979 General Election wh…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
June 17, 2023 at 3:24 PM

Join our next Green Talks Monday 19 June

On zoom with George Monbiot, Joycelyn Longdon, Adrian Ramsay and Natalie Bennett! Sign up here :) John,   Are you joining us on Monday 19 June from 6-7.30pm on zoom?    Co-leader Adrian Ramsay will host Green Peer, Natalie Bennett, author, columnist & e…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
June 11, 2023 at 5:22 PM

Join our event with George Monbiot and Joycelyn Longdon!

They'll be discussing why the shelves are empty and what we can do to solve the food shortages. Sign up to join here :) John,   Our next Green Talks goes ahead Monday 19 June from 6-7.30pm on zoom. Co-leader Adrian Ramsay will host author, columnist & e…
  Caroline Lucas MP, Green Party · [email protected]
June 10, 2023 at 8:31 AM

Pledge your support for the next generation of Green MPs

John,   I have been overwhelmed and humbled by the many kind messages I’ve received in the past two days after announcing I intend to stand down as an MP at the next general election. Thank you so much to everyone who has sent them.   It’s …
  Fabian Frenzel, WCL Green Party Chair · [email protected]
June 8, 2023 at 7:11 AM

Help get Greens elected

West?Central?London Dear John, This email is to invite you to get involved in our campaign. Leafleting is key to ensure more Greens get elected, especially in the run up to the Mayoral and Assembly Elections here in London in May 2024. And a great way to get yo…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
June 4, 2023 at 8:20 AM

Which Green Talk are you coming to next?

We have a few exciting events coming up! John,   We have TWO exciting Green Talks coming up in June, will we see you at them?   First up on 6 June, will be around reforming drug laws in the UK.Carla Denyer will be hosting Niamh Eastwood f…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
June 2, 2023 at 6:01 PM

13 years of austerity is enough

Mohamed Mansour said he was impressed with Rishi Sunak and thought he could make the UK's "modern economy" work for everyone. John, ? A billionaire businessman recently donated ?5 million to the Conservatives to build their General Election …
  The Green Party · [email protected]
May 31, 2023 at 6:20 PM

Your May newsletter from the Green Party

Open to find out what's going on across the Green Party of England and Wales and how you can get involved :) John,    Following the ground breaking local elections on 4 May, scroll to find out what's going on across the Green Party of Englan…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
May 27, 2023 at 9:31 AM

Are you coming to our event 6 June?

Join co-leader Carla Denyer 6 June on zoom as she hosts Zoë Garbett, candidate for London Mayor, Dr Pallavi Devulapalli, Green Party Health Spokesperson and Niamh Eastwood, Executive Director at Release, as they present their own alternatives to the war o Jo…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
May 20, 2023 at 10:01 AM

We'll breach the global warming limit

We can't continue with business as usual. Only the Green Party has the solutions needed. John,   Have you seen this week's news?   Scientists are warning the world will breach the 1.5 degrees global warming limit for the first time in the ne…
  Fabian Frenzel, WCL Green Party Chair · [email protected]
May 20, 2023 at 8:30 AM

Meet Zoe Garbett, Green Candidate for Mayor of London

West?Central?London Dear John, Last week we had a fantastic turnout for our latest action day in Hammersmith. It was so much fun to get out again, and leaflet. It was really encouraging just how much positive feedback we received en route. Obviously we will be …
  Green Party · [email protected]
May 17, 2023 at 5:25 PM

What does having another MP mean?

John, ? Recently we let you know about an upcoming National Action Weekend in Bristol and Suffolk.?So why are we campaigning for our next Green MPs and why in these areas? In?Waveney Valley, Adrian Ramsay becoming an MP means for …
  The Green Party · [email protected]
May 16, 2023 at 5:22 PM

Join our next Green Talks event 6 June!

Join co-leader Carla Denyer 6 June as she hosts Zoë Garbett, candidate for London Mayor and Niamh Eastwood, Executive Director at Release, as they present their own alternatives to the war on drugs and what links this has between climate justice and socia Jo…
  The Green Party · [email protected]
May 13, 2023 at 9:01 AM

It won't be easy to stop Rosebank and the fossil fuel industry

John Green MP Caroline Lucas brilliantly challenged the Prime Minister in the House of Commons this week. How could he look his daughter and other young people in the eye if he does not block the massive new Rosebank oil field ? she asked. Not only will it …
  Green Party · [email protected]
May 12, 2023 at 2:51 PM

Work with the Green Party

Check out our current vacancies John,   We are currently recruiting for a range of exciting roles in the Party. If you see one you think you would be good at we would love to hear from you. Or, if you see a role and know someone who'd be per…