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?
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smoke and mirrors at the green party conference in bournemouth
Ordinary members of the Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW) may one day remember Bournemouth not so much as a significant "moment of change" in the UK political landscape as a fundamental shift in the balance of power within the Party. With 1600 registered participants - a record - the new “ old guard … Continue reading smoke and mirrors at the green party conference in bournemouth
how zack polanski will bankrupt the green party
"Transphobia will absolutely not be tolerated", says newly elected leader of the Green Party of England and Wales ( The Canary website ) More on Polanski's views about the Cass report, puberty blockers, self ID, the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of sex and the EHRC guide to its implementation here On Friday 19th … Continue reading how zack polanski will bankrupt the green party
a consequential nail biting contest for green party members
65000 members of the Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW) are in the process of choosing their Leader, a Deputy Leader and members of its Executive Committee. With voting closing in 7 days on 30th August at midday, both candidates for the leadership role Adrian Ramsay/ Ellie Chowns MPs and Zack Polanski appear to … Continue reading a consequential nail biting contest for green party members
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
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
whither ‘greens organise’ ?
'Greens Organise’ launch at the Manchester Mechanics Institute 8/9/2024. Deeply disappointed by the Labour Left under Jeremy Corbyn, the collapse of Momentum and the demise of The World Transformed , a series of ongoing conversations about the possibility of ‘a new party of the left’ have been taking place over the past couple of years … Continue reading whither ‘greens organise’ ?
why ecology and post modernist “eco- populism” are incompatible
Ecology provides a wide ranging, cohesive and evidence based explanation of the history of our planet and all living species and, as such, qualifies as a metanarrative. The Green Party's Philosophical Basis and values are grounded in the ecological metanarrative. What characterises Post Modernist " eco populism " is 'an incredulity' towards metanarratives. What is … Continue reading why ecology and post modernist “eco- populism” are incompatible
mike shone’s letter of resignation from the green party
A dedicated and valuable member for 16 years, Mike has served the Green Party as Parliamentary candidate for Stafford between 2010 & 2015 and Staffordshire Moorlands in 2017. Mike was elected as co-chair of The Green Party Regional Council between 2014 & 16, sharing the post with Freda Davies, a leading member of the Seniors … Continue reading mike shone’s letter of resignation from the green party
green party at breaking point – where’s the leadership ?
As more and more long-serving stalwart members suffer removal from the Party, what are the Leadership doing ? In the wake of the party’s defeat in the civil court action brought by former Deputy Leader, Shahrar Ali, they issued a statement saying “We need a party in which members respect one another’s differences” and “Greens have … Continue reading green party at breaking point – where’s the leadership ?
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