The recent Autumn Conference held in Brighton approved a GPEX-initiated motion, backed by the co-leaders, to ‘indefinitely suspend the Spring Conference until the party’s finances have improved’. The vast majority of members who do not generally concern themselves much with internal matters may well begin to ask questions when this news filters down to their … Continue reading a very odd green party confErence in the pink city
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WHY IDENTITY POLITICS DRIVEN D17 CONFERENCE MOTION MUST BE REJECTED
Once again both internal Green Party democracy and the basic principles of Green politics and the sustainable common good are under attack from a clique whose goal is to subvert our tradition in favour of 'identity politics'. The whole basis of Green politics is that we are all dependants of Planet Earth. That is the … Continue reading WHY IDENTITY POLITICS DRIVEN D17 CONFERENCE MOTION MUST BE REJECTED
a cry for help from Chesca Walton, the out-going identinarian Green Party Women co-chair
‘Having witnessed this Group from the inside, I am clear that it is not a safe and welcoming space for all Green Party members, especially those who are trans or non-binary ‘ tweeted Chesca Walton on 29th September in a personal account of her mandate. Exhausted by witnessing behaviour including outright 'dehumanisation, harassment, intimidation and … Continue reading a cry for help from Chesca Walton, the out-going identinarian Green Party Women co-chair
good people and bad people or why identity politics fails us
' There are good people and bad people' told former co-leader of the Green Party Jonathan Bartley to Judge Hellman in court on the last day of the hearing Shahrar Ali vs The Green Party of England and Wales. Slightly mystified, the judge asked ' 'which side were you on ?' to which Barltey replied, … Continue reading good people and bad people or why identity politics fails us
EDI audit report redacted by green party executive
Under the heading “ Challenges and areas for development “, Stonewall trans inclusive employer Diverse Matters made it clear in their report commissioned by the Green Party Executive in 2021 that it was 'absolutely imperative that individuals were allowed freedom of thought and expression in the context of upholding human rights and responsibilities'. The team … Continue reading EDI audit report redacted by green party executive
diverse matters edi report – a missed opportunity ?
Conscious of the urgent need to create a ‘more inclusive environment for its employees, members and other stakeholders’, former members of the Executive Committee of the Green Party of England and Wales, approached Diverse Matters consultants to conduct a comprehensive audit into Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. The team of consultants acknowledged in their May 2022 … Continue reading diverse matters edi report – a missed opportunity ?
have you been targeted by identinarian zealots ?
Ever felt one individual member has made you feel uncomfortable and is making things awkward for everyone in your meeting ? Ever felt that one or two members were forcing a consensus around their own position using micro passive-aggressive tactics or even covert bullying? Ever found that rather than engage into a debate, someone … Continue reading have you been targeted by identinarian zealots ?
looking back at the stonewall connection
A member of Stonewall Trans Advisory Group, Aimee Challenor joined the Green Party on 11th December 2014 and was elected a year later as chair of the LGBTIQA+ Greens Liberation Group. Proposer to motion C4 “ Recognising Trans Identities “ at the 2016 Autumn Conference with support from 29 members, the then chair of the … Continue reading looking back at the stonewall connection
green party leaders split over trans rights and women’s rights
When elected co-leader in 2021, Adrian Ramsay will have been well aware that one of the first issue which had to be resolved was the party's internal conflict over trans rights, self -indentification, women's rights and women's safe single-sex spaces. That was precisely the issue which had lead to the resignation of his predecessor Jonathan … Continue reading green party leaders split over trans rights and women’s rights
Critical Social Justice Party or Green Party ?
The evidence LGBTIQA+ Greens AGM report Since the election of the LGBTIQA+ Greens committee in December 2022, we have been working hard to represent members of diverse sex, gender and sexuality. Our three campaigns this year have been on an Inclusive Conversion Therapy Ban, supporting LGBTIQA+ refugees, and ending new HIV Transmissions by 2030. We … Continue reading Critical Social Justice Party or Green Party ?
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