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%, […]
The Student Housing Crisis: The Young Greens Call for Urgent Change
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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“The Green Party is the only party at the moment that is offering that progressive vision” An Interview with Councillor James Crawford
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 […]
Young European Greens Summer Camp 2023 roundup
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 […]
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Young Greens congratulate student receiving their A levels and BTEC results, despite challenging teaching and learning environments
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 […]
Young Greens Convention 2023
Last weekend the Young Greens held our Annual Young Greens Convention in Bristol. We elected our new Executive Committee and voted on motions proposed by our members. Hosted in Bristol this year, the Young Greens came together to debate motions on a number of topics. In addition to making policy, we also made a number […]
Young Greens 30 Under 30 2023 Round-Up
In March the Young Greens held 30 Under 30 2023, their annual training programme where they trained 30 young people to help them progress to being the next leaders, councillors and activists of the Green Party. The weekend was hosted at Lower Shaw Farm in Swindon. The farm is a former dairy farm now turned […]
Young Greens celebrate a record number of young people elected as Councillors
After the May 2023 local election results the Young Greens are celebrating a record number of young people elected as Councillors this year. Going into the local elections there were 22 Young Green Councillors elected across England and Wales. After the results there are now a record number of 35 Young Green Councillors. This increase […]
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Young Greens congratulate those receiving their A-Level and BTEC results
The Young Greens comments on A-Level and BTEC results day. The Young Greens would like to congratulate all A-Level and BTEC students receiving their results today. After two years of disrupted education through poor pandemic planning from this Government, A-Level students should be very proud of the results that they’ve achieved. The Young Greens wish […]
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Trans Day of Remembrance Interview Series #3: Lena
Our LGBTQIA Liberation Officer, Lollie, speaks to Young Greens about issues facing trans youth in the Green Party and beyond. Opinions expressed are those of the interviewees. I spoke to Lena, a Green Party member who has fairly recently become involved with the party again, and who works on green politics in her own way. […]
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