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Interactive map: 'Record results' for Greens in 2021 local elections

“Whether it’s in Burnley or Bristol, people are turning to the Greens because they know that the way we won their vote is the way we will use the power they have given us - with hard work and humility.

Greens make gains across the country in early results

Greens make gains in early council results

Scotland faces a unique moment of decision

In an election like no other, a new wave of Scottish Greens have offered a vision that offers the new politics needed in a time of change

How XR is holding Shell to account

Sarah Lunnon explains how one jury’s verdict has indicated a cultural change for environmental accountability

Spotlight

All change – to a party fit for the 21st century

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in the eyes of UK politicians

Virgil Bitu from Greens of Colour describes how GRT communities are viewed by politicians and governmental institutions

Cleo Lake (second from right) with Jonathan Bartley (right) in Bristol

Green Party PPC candidates outline their election pledges

PCC candidates Cleo Lake and Kahina Bouhassane discuss their election pledges

The Prime Minister is undermining trust in our democracy

Green MP Caroline Lucas calls for an inquiry into the Prime Minister’s consistent failure to be honest

Local elections

How the Greens in the room pushed Trafford into climate action

Cllr Geraldine Coggins details how Greens in Trafford have pushed the council into climate action

Turning generalised concern into specific demands in Shrewsbury

Cllr Julian Dean explains how councillors are pushing for change in Shropshire

Bristol is close to turning Green

Bristol’s Green mayoral candidate Sandy Hore-Ruthven explains how he plans to build the city back better

Liverpool City mayoral candidates teaser

Protecting Liverpool’s future with an aligned green agenda

Green Party mayoral candidates Tom Crone and Gary Cargill explain how they plan to protect Liverpool’s future

Greening Greater Manchester with a climate-focused Mayor

Green mayoral candidate Melanie Horrocks outlines her climate-focused priorities for the region

Restoring Hartlepool’s faith in party politics

Green Party candidate for the Hartlepool by-election Rachel Featherstone details how green policy could positively impact the ex-industrial town

Post-Brexit Britain

What does the end of free movement mean to you?

With the end of the Brexit transition period upon us, two Young Greens – Marie Stadtler and Eleanor Morrissey – reflect on what the end of free movement means to them.

Neonicotinoids in a post-Brexit UK

Professor Jeroen van der Sluijs outlines his argument against the toxic insecticide

Food and health standards after Brexit in danger

Keith Taylor MEP discusses the risks posed by Trade Secretary Liam Fox’s approach to Brexit

How has Brexit affected women’s rights?

Charlotte Killeen considers the impact of the UK’s decision to leave the EU on women’s rights issues

Proposed post-Brexit immigration system 'devastating'

Cabinet’s proposals for a tiered immigration system banning those earning under £30,000 have come under fire

Features

Conference in the time of coronavirus

Louisa Greenbaum gives an insight into how organising Green Party Conference has changed during Covid-19

Brighton and Hove holds first Climate Assembly

The city council’s first Climate Assembly focused primarily on transport

A new way of taking on the Murdoch empire

Rupert Read explains why he is calling for a boycott on speaking to the Murdoch-owned press

Reforming the house

Green Party House of Lords nominee Molly Scott Cato outlines her plans should she be asked to enter the second chamber

Covid-19 pandemic

Green Party uncovers coronavirus testing 'postcode lottery'

A Green Party Freedom of Information Request has shown there is a ‘postcode lottery’ when it comes to coronavirus test result waiting times, with some parts of the country receiving test results far quicker than others.

A Covid-19 vaccine must be accessible for all

Alan Story looks at the barriers to developing a Covid-19 vaccine and who will have access to it

Non perishable foods donated in Birmingham

Community resilience key to responding to coronavirus outbreak

Green councillor Gina Dowding calls for a community approach to supporting the vulnerable during the Covid-19 outbreak

A patented Covid-19 vaccine could price out millions

Alan Story explores the race to find a Covid-19 vaccine and how its patenting could price millions out

Covid-19 threat requires a true public health response

Measures to contain the coronavirus are eerily reminiscent of the failed war on drugs

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Rethinking the Green Party’s approach to policies on Europe

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French Greens call for votes from French nationals for May consular elections

A case for banning factory farming in the UK

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