Young Greens response to Rishi Sunak’s speech on welfare 27th April 2024 / 28th March 2025 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. Read more » disability liberation welfare
“The Green Party has always been my political home”: An interview with Green candidate Izzy Metcalf-Riener 8th March 2024 / 29th April 2025 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. Read more » By election elections Lancaster
Young Greens 30 Under 30 2024 Round-up 1st March 2024 / 28th July 2025 by Eleanor Meehan Young Greens Political Education Officer Phil Davies rounds up our 2024 30 Under 30 flagship training scheme. Read more » 30 Under 30
The Young Greens respond to the announced student loan uplift 25th January 2024 / 28th March 2025 by Eleanor Meehan Today the government announced changes to student support in England, including student loans. Read more » cost of living free education university
The Young Greens mark International Migration day 2023 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 […] Read more » international Migration
Joint statement from Young Greens Disability Officer and Disability Group Co-Chairs on UK Disability History Month 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%, […] Read more »
The Student Housing Crisis: The Young Greens Call for Urgent Change 29th October 2023 / 6th July 2024 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 […] Read more » housing
“The Green Party is the only party at the moment that is offering that progressive vision” An Interview with Councillor James Crawford 17th October 2023 / 29th April 2025 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. Read more » councillors elections
Young European Greens Summer Camp 2023 roundup 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. Read more » international
Young Greens congratulate student receiving their A levels and BTEC results, despite challenging teaching and learning environments 17th August 2023 / 25th January 2024 by Jane Baston 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 […] Read more » education Results Day
