Leeds Green Party https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/ For a fairer, greener, Leeds Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:10:21 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/77/2024/04/cropped-2-32x32.png Leeds Green Party https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/ 32 32 Why Labour’s Short Honeymoon Is Both Predictable And Not Easily Fixed https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/2024/11/28/why-labours-short-honeymoon-is-both-predictable-and-not-easily-fixed/ Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:40:22 +0000 https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/?p=5492 This article argues that recent Labour electoral losses could have been avoided if Labour had still been a party of communities, with voices from communities heard in government. But it is largely comprised of political careerists who have no roots in any community other than their own,

“Which lot are you from then? It’s a good job you’re from the Greens or I would have given you a right mouthful. I would have said that you’ve stuffed the pensioners and now we’re going to stuff you” Said on the doorstep during the Farnley & Wortley by-election, Leeds, October 2024 - won by the Green Party from Labour.

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]]> Parking charges decision referred after call-in https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/2024/11/28/parking-charges-decision-referred-after-call-in/ Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:02:34 +0000 https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/?p=5484 Wetherby’s lack of a train station, mass transit, and reliable bus connectivity makes proposed parking charges a serious concern. These charges could harm the town’s economy, especially for low-wage retail and hospitality workers, who might face unaffordable costs of £600 per year. This could force many to seek employment elsewhere, impacting both the workforce and local businesses.

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]]> Escalating Conflict: UN Warns of Genocide in Gaza as Israel Expands Military Strikes https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/2024/11/15/escalating-conflict-un-warns-of-genocide-in-gaza-as-israel-expands-military-strikes/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:00:45 +0000 https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/?p=5444 A UN special committee has said that Israeli policies and practices in Gaza are “consistent with the characteristics of genocide”. The committee, set up in 1968 to monitor the Israeli occupation, also said in its annual report that there were serious concerns that Israel was “using starvation as a weapon of war.” Israel has intensified […]

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]]> Green MPs Say Goodbye to “X” social media https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/2024/11/15/green-mps-say-goodbye-to-x-social-media/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:48:54 +0000 https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/?p=5441 A growing number of MPs are weighing up whether to leave social media website X, reports Politics Home, citing concerns over the platform’s role in spreading hate and disinformation. This trend reflects a broader movement among politicians distancing themselves from X due to its increasingly toxic environment. Carla Denyer, co-leader of the Green Party, who joined […]

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]]> Green MP Ellie Chowns makes her “BBC Question Time” debut https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/2024/11/15/green-mp-ellie-chowns-makes-her-bbc-question-time-debut/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:28:09 +0000 https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/?p=5429 On 14 November, Ellie Chowns MP made her debut on BBC Question Time, joining Fiona Bruce and a panel of notable figures for an hour of live debate from Basingstoke, Hampshire. The discussion featured Ellie alongside Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds MP, former Conservative Education Secretary Damian Hinds MP, Greg Jackson, CEO […]

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]]> Leeds – A City of Belonging: Community Unites After Harehills Unrest  https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/2024/07/25/leeds-a-city-of-belonging-community-unites-after-harehills-unrest/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:27:05 +0000 https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/?p=4410 Harehills, Leeds 23 July – On the evening of Tuesday, 23rd July, Cllr Mothin Ali organised a community event to support the Harehills residents following the unrest of the previous week. With remarkable speed, Cllr Ali, alongside Baroness Natalie Bennett, Romanian MP Antonio Andrusceac, the Leeds Green Party and community groups, rallied a large number of residents and a diverse array of speakers to attend the gathering at St. Aidan’s Church.

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]]> Green Councillor Mothin Ali calls for unity and calm  https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/2024/07/20/green-councillor-mothin-ali-calls-for-unity-and-calm/ Sat, 20 Jul 2024 16:05:59 +0000 https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/?p=4352 Press Release – Leeds Green Party, 20th of July 2024. Green Councillor Mothin Ali calls for unity and calm  In response to the troubling scenes that unfolded the 18th of July in Harehills, Mothin Ali has issued a heartfelt appeal for unity and calm within the community. The incident occurred when children from a local family […]

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]]> Cllr Mothin Ali addresses Little Owls nurseries closure in Gipton North, Seacroft, and Chapel Allerton https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/2024/07/17/cllr-mothin-ali/ Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:57:51 +0000 https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/?p=4236 The decision to close Little Owls nurseries in Gipton North, Seacroft and Chapel Allerton, has sparked significant backlash from parents and carers. Parents have criticised the council for what they see as a rushed and inadequate consultation process. Many felt excluded from meaningful participation, as consultation meetings were held at inconvenient times, and some parents were not even aware that the consultations were happening. Watch the video https://youtu.be/VOxCq3_h1A4

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]]> Congratulations to our four new MPs! https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/2024/07/06/congratulations-to-our-four-new-mps/ Sat, 06 Jul 2024 09:09:31 +0000 https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/?p=4089 The Green Party has made history by winning four seats in the general election. The party took Bristol Central off Labour, two seats in the former Conservative leaning Waveney Valley and North Herefordshire and retained Brighton Pavilion.

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]]> New book release: “Change everything” by Natalie Bennett! https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/2024/07/04/new-book-release-change-everything-by-natalie-bennett/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 04:15:26 +0000 https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/?p=4071 In an age where political discourse often feels stagnant, Natalie Bennett's latest book, Change Everything: How We Can Rethink, Repair, and Rebuild Society, offers a breath of fresh air. Released on March 21, this groundbreaking work provides a roadmap for achieving freedom, prosperity, health, and resilience through innovative thinking and practical solutions.

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