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29th October 2024 / 30th October 2024 by Eleanor Meehan
The new Labour government is primed to outline their first budget in 14 years tomorrow, a real opportunity for them to deliver the change they promised to the public during their general election campaign. It has been over 100 days since Keir Starmer became Prime Minister. And so far, a disappointing start to the country’s […]
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23rd August 2024 / 23rd August 2024 by Eleanor Meehan
We speak to Lance Symonds, a young green, and general election candidate about his experiences standing in North Cornwall.
12th August 2024 / 12th August 2024 by Eleanor Meehan
We condemn the violence from the far-right seen across the country. This has been targeted towards immigrants, people of colour and Muslims as these rioters seek to divide our communities and spread fear and hatred. We condemn the racist, Islamophobic and xenophobic riots and the damage they have caused, and stand with all those who […]
20th July 2024 / 12th August 2024 by Eleanor Meehan
Hear from one of our wonderful 30 under 30 participants, Kushal, about his experience of the programme and how it has supported him on his political journey. My allegiance to the Green Party stems from my disillusionment with the Labour Party, which began quickly after the inception of Keir Starmer at the helm. For me, […]
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6th July 2024 / 20th July 2024 by Eleanor Meehan
The Green Party has achieved a landmark general election result, with 4 MPs elected to Parliament: Carla Denyer in Bristol Central, Siân Berry in Brighton Pavilion, Adrian Ramsey in Waveney Valley, and Ellie Chowns in North Herefordshire. The Greens have seen an overall vote share of 7%, over double the amount of votes received in […]
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1st July 2024 / 20th July 2024 by Eleanor Meehan
With Pride month coming to an end, the Young Greens want to wish everyone a happy Pride. We continue to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community and are committed to campaigning for the rights of all LGBTQ+ young people. The Green Party strives for a fairer society where the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ members […]
24th May 2024 / 24th May 2024 by Eleanor Meehan
The Young Greens welcome the announcement of the General Election and the opportunity to remove the Conservatives after 14 destructive years in power. The Green Party is confident in winning more seats in parliament, and we are delighted that over 40 of these Green parliamentary candidates are Young Greens. We are excited to get to […]
16th May 2024 / 6th July 2024 by Eleanor Meehan
The Young Greens are celebrating a successful set of results in May’s local elections. The Green Party now has 42 young councillors across England and Wales, with 4 new councillors elected and 8 successfully defending their seats. Young Green’s saw successful results across multiple council and mayoral elections, including 26-year-old Frank Adlington-Stringer, who, with over […]
27th April 2024 / 3rd May 2024 by Eleanor Meehan
14 years of austerity, collapsing public services, and high poverty rates, all contributing to the rising number of those taking days off work or being signed off, have been completely disregarded by Sunak. Instead, the blame is placed at the feet of vulnerable and marginalised members of our society, whilst minimising their experiences. Sunak’s more […]
8th March 2024 / 12th August 2024 by Eleanor Meehan
We speak to Young Green Izzy Metcalf- Riener, a Lancaster university student who, after running in the Lancaster council elections last year, is now standing as the Green candidate in the Castle ward by-election. How did you get involved with the Green party and how has your role within it developed? The Green Party has […]
1st March 2024 / 12th August 2024 by Eleanor Meehan
Young Greens Political Education Officer Phil Davies rounds up our 2024 30 Under 30 flagship training scheme The 2024 Young Greens annual 30 Under 30 event took place in Manchester from the 16th-18th of February. This three day residential weekend brought together Young Greens from across England and Wales for training, education and connection building. […]
25th January 2024 / 12th August 2024 by Eleanor Meehan
Today the government announced changes to student support in England, including student loans. This will mean that the maximum living cost loans for undergraduates in England will increase by 2.5% from the 1st of August 2024. The same will also apply to the maximum disabled student allowance, given to disabled students who are pursuing full-time […]
18th December 2023 / 12th August 2024 by Eleanor Meehan
Each year, the 18th of December marks International Migration day. This day recognises the importance and value of migrants and immigration to society, both culturally and economically, whilst highlighting the challenges they face. The Young Greens support a system that welcomes those moving to the UK and ensures they are treated fairly and humanely, without […]
4th December 2023 / 6th July 2024 by Eleanor Meehan
UK Disability History Month exists to reflect and raise awareness of the marginalized position those with disabilities and neurodivergences hold within society. The significance of disability liberation to UK history is often understated, even forgotten about specifically in the context of the welfare state. Yet despite this, and with the “diagnosed” population at around 24%, […]
17th October 2023 / 3rd December 2023 by Eleanor Meehan
Young Greens Press Officer Eleanor Meehan talks to Bishopston and Ashley Down councillor and Young Green, James Crawford. James was elected in August this year, ensuring that the Greens remain the largest party in Bristol City Council. What was it that first got you involved in politics and why the Green Party in particular? “I […]
14th September 2023 / 29th November 2023 by Eleanor Meehan
From 30th of August to 3rd of September, the Young Greens of England and Wales, the Scottish Young Greens and Óige Ghlas (Irish Young Greens) summer camp took place in Drumshanbo, Ireland. This collaboration with the Federation of Young European Greens (FYEG) marked 25 years since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. It was […]
