The Young Greens Winter General Meeting took place last weekend on the 8th February both online and in person in Leeds.
The event was open to all Young Green members regardless of previous experience or involvement, and it was a pleasure to see so many young people attend both in Leeds and online. We’re delighted that this was our most well attended Winter General Meeting yet, signifying young people’s move to the Green Party.
The day started with a welcome from our executive committee, followed by the reading of committee members 6 month reports.
Most notably, Winter General Meeting allows members to vote on motions and any amendments submitted prior to the meeting.
Motions passed this year:
- Better youth participation in local life
- Building a green future
- Utilising nuclear to move towards net zero
- Inclusivity in sport: solidarity with transgender athletes
- Calling for a lasting peace in the Middle East and justice for the Palestinian people
- Fix the housing crisis: build more homes
The full motions can be read on the Young Greens Democracy Platform and accessed here.
In the afternoon we were joined by Mothin Ali, Councillor on Leeds City Council for an insightful Q & A about his time as a councillor and the issues that matter most to him.
We would like to say thank you to every member who joined us last weekend both online and in Leeds. It was an invaluable opportunity for members to connect, build networks, and both learn about, and importantly contribute, to how the Young Greens is run.
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