Eleanor Meehan

The Young Greens mark Pride Month

/ by Eleanor Meehan

The Young Greens continue to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community and are committed to campaigning for the rights of all LGBTQ+ young people.

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Young Greens react to General Election announcement

/ 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.

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The Young Greens celebrate local election success with 12 young green councillors elected 

/ by Eleanor Meehan

The Young Greens are celebrating a successful set of results in May’s local elections.

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Young Greens response to Rishi Sunak’s speech on welfare

/ by Eleanor Meehan

The Young Greens echo the response of Green Party Co-leader, Carla Denyer, in the need to invest in our broken health and social care system, instead of denying people’s rights to support and medical professionals.

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“The Green Party has always been my political home”: An interview with Green candidate Izzy Metcalf-Riener

/ 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.

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Young Greens 30 Under 30 2024 Round-up

/ by Eleanor Meehan

Young Greens Political Education Officer Phil Davies rounds up our 2024 30 Under 30 flagship training scheme.

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The Young Greens respond to the announced student loan uplift

/ by Eleanor Meehan

Today the government announced changes to student support in England, including student loans.

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The Young Greens mark International Migration day 2023

/ 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 […]

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Joint statement from Young Greens Disability Officer and Disability Group Co-Chairs on UK Disability History Month

/ 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%, […]

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“The Green Party is the only party at the moment that is offering that progressive vision” An Interview with Councillor James Crawford

/ 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.

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