Leeds Green Party Condemns Israel’s Unlawful Seizure of Humanitarian Vessel Madleen 13th June 2025 by Matt Rogan Leeds Green Party condemns the Israeli state’s alleged commandeering of the Madleen, a yacht from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, and the apparent unlawful detention of the international crew of twelve humanitarians, including a French diplomat, while en route to deliver aid to besieged civilians in Gaza. Madleen was on a peaceful mission and symbolically only […] Read more »
Leeds Green Party responds to Starmer’s comments on immigration 14th May 2025 by Matt Rogan As Starmer flirts with fascism in a desperate bid to woo fans of Farage, Leeds Green Party wants to send a positive message of hope and unity and highlight the benefits of immigration. Read more »
Chris Bell announced as Green candidate for Morley South by-election on 12th June 11th May 2025 by Matt Rogan Leeds Green Party has announced Chris Bell as its candidate to stand in the 12th June local by-election. Chris is hoping to offer Real Hope and Real Change in Morley with the Green Party, following this year’s May elections where Greens won a record number of Councillors across the country. The Green Party has quadrupled […] Read more »
Statement about the India/Pakistan Crisis 7th May 2025 / 7th May 2025 by Matt Rogan Leeds Green Party views the situation between India and Pakistan with great concern and calls upon both countries to exercise both foresight and restraint. Violence begets violence, more pain, more misery and more anguish. Leeds Green Party condemns both the killing of Indian tourists in Kashmir and also the missile attacks on civilian targets by India. […] Read more »
Leeds Green Party strongly oppose Labour’s cuts to welfare benefits 10th April 2025 / 10th April 2025 by Matt Rogan These cuts will impact the most vulnerable people in our society. Figures from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation in March 2025 show that “50% of people receiving the health-related element of Universal Credit (LCWRA) are either unable to heat their home, behind on bills, or have low or very low food security, compared to 11% in […] Read more »
Leeds Green Party Demands Urgent Assurances Over NHS England Abolition and Impact on Leeds Jobs 13th March 2025 by Matt Rogan Leeds Green Party is deeply concerned about the potential impact of the UK Government’s decision to abolish NHS England (NHSE) on jobs in Leeds, particularly for the thousands of staff based at Wellington Place and Quarry House. Read more »
Green principles are the answer for Gaza 27th February 2025 / 27th February 2025 by Matt Rogan Leeds Green Party calls for the UK government and all international partners to be clear-sighted and humane about the future of Gaza and its Palestinian population. A post made recently by President Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform, accompanied with no comment, shows an AI-generated video of Gaza with the lyrics “Donald’s coming to […] Read more »
Bus success for residents in Wetherby, Boston Spa and the Villages! 13th February 2025 / 13th February 2025 by Matt Rogan Cllr Penny Stables (front-left) with campaigners presenting the bus petition to WYCA (Image: Simon Hulme) On Tuesday 21st January, the office of Tracy Brabin (Mayor of West Yorkshire) received a petition signed by over 1,840 residents, calling for the restoration of the Transdev number 7 bus route to a half-hourly service. Thanks to Christine Petch, […] Read more » Penny Stables Press Release Wetherby
Residents demand action: Petition to restore Transdev Number 7 Bus Service 17th January 2025 / 17th January 2025 by Serena Ferrari On Tuesday, 21st January, Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, or her office, will receive a petition signed by over 1,600 residents calling for the restoration of the Transdev number 7 bus to a half-hourly service. The petition is still open for signatures. If you haven’t yet added your support, you can do so by signing the petition here: tiny.cc/No7bus30. Read more »
Leeds Green Party Stands in Solidarity with Councillor Mothin Ali 8th January 2025 / 10th January 2025 by Serena Ferrari The Leeds Green Party stands in solidarity with Councillor Mothin Ali and firmly rejects the misleading implications made in a recent video circulated online. Read more »
