The official youth and student branch of the Green Party
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27th April 2024 / 17th December 2024 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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8th March 2024 / 17th December 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.
1st March 2024 / 17th December 2024 by Eleanor Meehan
Young Greens Political Education Officer Phil Davies rounds up our 2024 30 Under 30 flagship training scheme.
25th January 2024 / 17th December 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 / 17th December 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 / 17th December 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%, […]
29th October 2023 / 6th July 2024 by janebaston
In recent years, the housing crisis has reached unprecedented levels, and students are among those who are bearing the brunt of its consequences. Skyrocketing rents, poor living conditions, and a lack of affordable housing options have left many students struggling to find safe and comfortable accommodations in many of our major University Towns and Cities […]
17th October 2023 / 20th November 2024 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.
14th September 2023 / 20th November 2024 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.
17th August 2023 / 25th January 2024 by janebaston
The Young Greens would like to congratulate all A-level and BTEC students receiving their results today. We wish good luck to all students whatever pathway they decide to take, and acknowledge that academic achievements and exam results are not reflective of their success or potential. This years A-level results are predicted to be significantly lower […]
