how democratic is the green party?

As hundreds of thousands of left-wing activists are busy holding meetings up and down the country debating what best democratic structures their emerging Your Party should adopt, references to the Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW) model have been made here. Given that a substantial proportion of new recuits are either former Labour Party … Continue reading how democratic is the green party?

our top 10 motions for the 2025 autumn conference

The prioritisation ballot of motions going forward to the Green Party of England and Wales Conference is now open. It will close at midnight on 27th August. All 65000 members of the Party are entitled to vote in this ballot, regardless of whether they register to take part in the event in Bournemouth or not. … Continue reading our top 10 motions for the 2025 autumn conference

why ecology and “eco- populism” are incompatible

Ecology provides a wide ranging, cohesive and evidence based explanation of the history of our planet and all living species. As such, it qualifies as a metanarrative. The Green Party Philosophical Basis and values are grounded in this ecological metanarrative. What characterises Post Modernist ” eco populism ” is ‘an incredulity’ towards metanarratives and reality. … Continue reading why ecology and “eco- populism” are incompatible

a rigged election or the identinarians’ slate

A record number of 55 candidates applying for 17 internal posts may well be interpreted by friendly observers to this newsworthy internal election as proof of a lively and healthy democracy within the Green Party of England and Wales. As our very early scrutiny of the list of candidates reveals, sadly, the very opposite seems … Continue reading a rigged election or the identinarians’ slate

stonewall’s u-turn on the definition of transphobia

Widely recognised as  experts on discrimination towards LGBTIQA+ members and leading Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI ) training accreditation body, Stonewall has quietly done a  U-turn in their definition of transphobia. This is their new version: Transphobia Prejudice or negative attitudes or beliefs or views about trans people. This include the fear or dislike of … Continue reading stonewall’s u-turn on the definition of transphobia

Aviation, degrowth and the working class  

With “further and faster growth" at the top of the new Labour government’s agenda, it should not come as any surprise that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is looking again at plans to build a third runway at Heathrow airport and/or a second runway at Gatwick and increased capacity at Luton airport.   Leading up to her … Continue reading Aviation, degrowth and the working class  

why the new leadership must address the party’s democractic deficit

Following its Autumn 2024 Conference in Manchester, the Green Party of England and Wales held its Annual General Meeting on 9 November. The number of participants to that online event fluctuated with a peak of 418. This was less than 0.8% of the membership. The highest number of votes recorded was 334 for the Leadership … Continue reading why the new leadership must address the party’s democractic deficit

the indefinite retention of local parties moneys is in breach of the constitution

The Green Party of England and Wales is an association where all membership fees are collected centrally in the first instance as supporters join online. Membership fees belong to Local Parties which are autonomous legal entities. Unlike Trade Union branches or Labour Party's Consitutency Parties, Local Green Parties are not “agents” of the GPEW. As … Continue reading the indefinite retention of local parties moneys is in breach of the constitution