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Green Party Supports Robin Hood Tax

The Green Party supports the Robin Hood tax campaign at http://robinhoodtax.org.uk/ and resolves to include a financial transactions tax in its 2010 general election manifesto.

The Green Party re-emphasises its commitment to a fairer society both in the UK and globally.

The Robin Hood Tax differs fundamentally from James Tobin’s original concept as its principal motivation [...]

Waste Disposal in Derbyshire

There is a proliferation of new waste disposal technologies, these need to be carefully evaluated in terms of their carbon footprint. Some are good, some less so. The Greens are not against new technology. While domestic waste is coming under control and is now decreasing in England and Wales (around 27 million tonnes annually) commercial and industrial [...]

Campaigning in Glossop

The Green Party focused on housing for the start of their campaign in the High Peak. Candidate Peter Allen was joined by Party activists on the streets of New Mills and Glossop, handing out leaflets to highlight housing policy. Peter Allen said,

“The Green Party believes that everyone has the right to [...]

The Housing Challenge

Peter Allen says:

The Green Party knows that there is a housing crisis across Britain. We believe that access to affordable secure housing is a human right. In the High Peak nearly 4000 households are on the housing waiting list, yet less than 500 council and housing association homes were let in 2008/9.  To address this shortfall [...]