Yesterday the UK Government approved plans to build a third runway at Heathrow airport, and the Young Greens of England & Wales are standing strong and transparently against this decision. We are being sold the myth that a third runway is a necessary feature of growth in our country, but like with so many of…
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The British EU Referendum – Cameron’s failed attempt of being a great politician
Britain seems to go crazy these days. We observe a country loosing its mind over an upcoming referendum deciding about nothing less than the future of this very country, disguised in a decision over whether to remain or whether to leave the European Union. In what follows I will lay out that and why I…
Green enthusiasm in the UK
The Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW) has not usually enjoyed the support that may be found on the continent, in Germany or Sweden. They have but one representative in the Commons, one in the Lords, three MEPs and local councillors. Yet bad news has been kind to the Greens in recent months. The…
Young Greens of England & Wales on NATO
As young greens, we share many common beliefs and values. Yet as individuality and independence are some of our most cherished values, we also have some different positions on some issues. In order to explore these differences and understand where other young greens are coming from around Europe, we have asked different FYEG member organizations…
Brits denied a political choice in the TV election debates
The main broadcasters announced their plans for the televised General Election debates this week. And it was a scandal. The three separate debates will see Labour’s Ed Miliband and Conservative leader David Cameron go head to head in one debate, with the second being the same, but including the Lib Dems’ Nick Clegg, and the…
Young Greens begin week of action against university pay inequality
The Young Greens of England & Wales launched actions at campuses across the country starting from Monday as part of a national week of action against pay inequality at UK universities. Actions are being held at the University of East Anglia, Imperial College London and Leeds Met to draw attention to the huge rise in…
England: Things are looking good here!
The England and Wales Green Party held its 2 European Parliament seats in extremely difficult circumstances at the European Union elections on 10th June. We not only had the problem of a reduction in the number of seats but we also faced opposition from several new political directions. The new anti-war RESPECT – The Unity…