We must all stand against this ‘rape culture’ 29th April 2014 by Islington Green Party Last week, crime figures released by the police showed an overall fall of 15% in crime for 2013 across England and Wales. But the overall figures hide an increase of 20% in recorded rapes and a 17% rise in sexual offences since 2013. In Islington the situation is even worse, with an increase of over […] Read more »
Why did Labour take so long to condemn the bedroom tax? 24th April 2014 by Islington Green Party Charlie Kiss, Green Party candidate for Highbury West ward, writes: “At the weekend, I met a woman in Highbury who told me she had had to move because of the bedroom tax. She was very angry with the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats for bringing in this law resulting in a significant reduction in housing benefit […] Read more »
Greens launch manifesto for Islington 22nd April 2014 by Islington Green Party Islington Green Party has launched its manifesto for the Borough council elections next month – promising to work for an economy which puts people first, hold the Town Hall to account, promote equality and diversity, and protect our environment and health. The full document can be downloaded here. The last time Islington went to the […] Read more »
Floating voters come out in favour of the Green Party 22nd April 2014 by Islington Green Party Islington Green Party was buoyed today by Islington’s boating community coming out in support for the Greens, for the upcoming local election. Islington is home to hundreds of individuals who live in boats across the waterways of Islington. Leading members of the community recently endorsed Green candidates in the borough, in light of the Greens […] Read more »
Islington Greens support #Space4Cycling 15th April 2014 by Islington Green Party Islington Green Party is supporting all 16 of the London Cycling Campaign’s (LCC) ‘asks’ to improve Islington’s roads. Candidates standing for Islington Greens have a consistent track record on active cycle campaigning, including improving the Madras Place crossing, the Londoners on Bikes Mayoral Election campaign 2012, and supporting LCC campaign rides and Roadpeace vigils across […] Read more »
Public Meeting on London’s housing crisis – Natalie Bennett speaks in Highbury tonight 14th April 2014 by Islington Green Party The Leader of the Green Party, Natalie Bennett, will present the Green Party’s vision for housing in London, at a public meeting in Highbury this evening. The meeting will be held on Monday April 14th from 8pm at Sotheby Mews Day Centre, Sotheby Road, N5 2UT. Islington is suffering an acute housing crisis. Essential workers, […] Read more »
Switch to Good Energy to help us create a greener, more equal Islington 11th April 2014 by Islington Green Party We’re proud to be supported by Good Energy, a green electricity company that uses the amazing power of British sun, wind and water to replace every bit of electricity you use in your home over a year. And they tell us they’re cheaper than the standard dual fuel tariffs offered by the Big Six suppliers. Switch […] Read more »
Islington Green Party announces council election candidates 2014 5th April 2014 by Islington Green Party Islington Green Party is proud to announce a full slate of 48 candidates for Islington’s council elections this May – with 25 women and 23 men aiming to get a Green voice back on Islington Council. We are particularly proud to have more women than men on the ballot paper. The local party is now […] Read more »
Greens condemn coalition attack on disabled people 3rd April 2014 by Islington Green Party Disability Action in Islington will tomorrow (Friday) hold a hustings to hear from candidates for next month’s council elections in Islington on how they will stand up for rights and services for disabled people in the Borough. The hustings will be held at Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, starting at 2pm. You can watch […] Read more »
Greens call on Labour to join their Westminster colleagues in calls for an extended ULEZ 2nd April 2014 by Islington Green Party While London and the South East are enveloped in polluting smog and residents are warned to avoid outdoor exercise, Islington Greens are calling on Islington Labour to join their London Borough of Westminster colleagues in calling for Boris to widen the central London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) proposed for 2020. The Mayor’s initial response […] Read more »