UK Government

Member of North Norfolk Green Party and author, Alicia Hull, argues that in the face of Government failure to urgently tackle climate change, we need citizen assemblies and an alternative...

A recent National Audit Office report has revealed the Government’s mismanagement of its Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme, with the scheme being implemented on an ‘overly ambitious’ timel...

“Although it is fearfully short on detail, the 25 Year Environment Plan says that England’s soils must be sustainably managed by 2030.” Green peer Natalie Bennett analyses the Government’...

The upcoming COP26 Summit presents an opportunity for change, says Green Party MP Caroline Lucas. However, the elephant in the room must be addressed – if we are to avert the climate cris...

Only zero-carbon green hydrogen can genuinely play a role in sustainable energy, says Green New Deal spokesperson Zoe Nicholson, with blue hydrogen made from fossil fuels taking ‘investme...

After a number of U-turns concerning 2021 assessments, Green spokespeople and supporters have expressed concern over the uncertainty of exam measures for next year’s cohort.

The U-turn on the commitment to provide 0.7 per cent of government spending on foreign aid has created uncertainty for many charities. Clare Wearden, Director of Village Water, which supp...

The proposed Cambo oilfield in the north-western Shetland Islands contradicts the UK’s international commitments to reduce emissions, demonstrating their disregard for the climate ahead o...

The government recently published its Transport Decarbonisation Plan, which outlines a new strategy aimed at making transport greener. Although the policy may bring benefits for the UK, h...

In light of the UK Government’s decision to reduce Overseas Development Assistance earlier this week, Georgia Taylor highlights how consumption in the UK harms the climate, the environmen...

“What’s happening beyond our shores is a giant blank in the public debate, and a space where almost anything goes.” Green Peer Natalie Bennett outlines the ongoing debate surrounding huma...

Green councillors in Brighton and Hove have successfully urged local government to back a trade union campaign calling on central government to pay school and public sector workers fairly...

The Green Party have responded to the Government’s ‘Freedom Day’ plans, urging the Prime Minister to reconsider the scrapping of mandatory face masks on 19 July.

Freelance journalist Julian Hale explores what Europe’s cities are doing to tackle the widespread and lethal issue of air pollution.

Yesterday (5 July) the Green Party Co-leader of five years announced his plans to step down from his role. In his statement, he urged progressive parties to ‘come together’ to put an end ...

In response to the new state aid regime that will see the UK Government wield more power over grant approval, Molly Scott Cato urges the establishment to favour sustainable enterprises wh...

“As this report makes clear, there are too many critical areas where the Government is lagging behind, yet they must be addressed if we are to achieve net zero emissions.” Caroline Lucas ...

“Without an alternative direction, the field is left to people (largely men) of rampant ambition, without the conviction or desire to deliver for the common good, but simply aiming to enj...

“Both the Conservative and Labour parties are stuck in a past that hasn’t kept pace with how rapidly the world is changing.” Green Peer Jenny Jones reflects on the urgent need for the Gov...

“One of the major concerns raised at the time was that there were no provisions specifically for women with insecure legal status and unfortunately that has become reality.” Women’s corre...