Sam speaks of his fears that the Tory Government cuts will have on schools. Check out this website to see how much your local school will lose if the Tories get in: https://www.schoolcuts.org.uk/#!/ Please share
Category: Opinion
Vote Green for reducing air pollution
Alison is a health professional with grave concerns about the current government’s lack of environmental health protections. Follow this link to discover more about the risks of air pollution.
Let’s stand up for what young people need!
Dear member, Shouldn’t education be a public good, not a private commodity? Shouldn’t the system promote equality and opportunity, not elitism and division? And surely young people shouldn’t have their lives frontloaded with debt? Let’s stand up for what matters to young people I’m writing from Sheffield University, where I’ve been speaking at the launch… Continue reading Let’s stand up for what young people need!
How often do you hear this on the BBC?
Watch the video here. How often do you hear something as bold as that from a politician on the BBC? Our co-leader Jonathan Bartley has spent his evening setting out our radical vision for British politics on Question Time. Just a few minutes ago, he was the only panelist to stand up for freedom of… Continue reading How often do you hear this on the BBC?
Another world is possible – Hope Not Hate Campaign
This is a personal blog post from the website caretaker – Vineeta. I volunteer at the local New Forest Green Party and attend as many meetings as possible. This month we have started a new ‘Green Drinks’ style event where local members and non-members can come and voice their thoughts related to the green issues. This… Continue reading Another world is possible – Hope Not Hate Campaign
Proportional Representation – Sign this Petition
In recent weeks, a petition for proportional representation for Westminster has reached 90,000. We need just 10,000 more to reach the 100,000 names needed to get the case for fairer votes heard in Parliament. If you haven’t already, please add your name now. With everything that’s happened in politics over the last year, it’s clear… Continue reading Proportional Representation – Sign this Petition
Cycling in the New Forest
Cycling in the New Forest Apart from the benefits to the environment, the economy and health, cycling is one of the most efficient forms of transport. Bikes take up much less room than cars, cause little road wear and congestion, make no noise and no pollution, and are easy to park. Cyclists don’t break… Continue reading Cycling in the New Forest
A way to beat climate Change
Summary This note sets out the authors understanding of the current position on climate change and describes the physical actions that will need to be taken to halt it. Although we are running out of time it is optimistic and outlines the simple straight forward and safe proven solutions that should really prevent the… Continue reading A way to beat climate Change
Positive and hopeful 2017 by Caroline Lucas
Dear members, It’s just over 100 days since Donald Trump was elected US President. In that time he’s ripped up people’s fundamental rights and sought to deny climate change. He’s Theresa May’s new best friend and she’s had no qualms making an arms deal with a Turkish tyrant. We’ve also seen Stoke by-election candidates sink… Continue reading Positive and hopeful 2017 by Caroline Lucas
7pm to 9pm, 16th November 2016 – Brockenhurst village hall
7pm to 9pm, 16th November 2016 – Brockenhurst village hall. New members are most welcome to join us. The last meeting was on 7 September, the previous on 6th July.