Young Greens

The official youth and student branch of the Green Party

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. 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 […]

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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 Student Housing Crisis: The Young Greens Call for Urgent Change 

/ by Jane Baston

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 […]

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