The Cost of Brexit 5th June 2017 by Islington Green Party We are already feeling the cost of Brexit. Since June 2016, the value of the Pound has fallen against the Euro and the Dollar. Before Brexit, £1 bought $1.44. Today it buys $1.22. Meanwhile against the Euro, in June 2016 £1 bought €1.3. Today it buys €1.1. That’s a 15% drop against both currencies. That […] Read more »
A New Industrial Revolution 4th June 2017 by Islington Green Party Great Britain pioneered the use of coal in industrial processes. Later, along with the Americans, we were pioneers in the use of oil for energy, transport and chemical processes. Now the time has come for a third revolution in energy generation. It is imperative for our futures that we take a leadership role in this […] Read more »
Inequality and the General Election 3rd June 2017 by Islington Green Party Britain is one of the least equal societies in Europe. Decades of neo-liberal policies under the Tories and then under New Labour have left a large gap between the wealthy and the rest of the community. The Tories believe they can close this gap through the re-introduction of Grammar Schools. There is no evidence to […] Read more »
Benali Hamdache – Crowdfunding in Islington South 3rd June 2017 by Islington Green Party We are raising funds for the Green Party campaign in Islington South and Finsbury, to help our candidate, Benali Hamdache spread our message of equality, environmentalism and a voice for Europe. Britain needs strong voices to fight hard Brexit, reform our unfair taxation system and tackle the climate crisis that threatens our way of life. […] Read more »
Pensions and Brexit 2nd June 2017 by Islington Green Party The Tory’s rash and aggressive Brexit threatens not just our economic and social stability, but pensions, retirement, and the quality of life of elder people. The state pension ‘triple lock’, which guarantees pensions rise as prices do, could be threatened as Brexit weakens our economy. The current government has offered no promise of protecting the […] Read more »
Guest Post – Why I Volunteer 2nd June 2017 by Islington Green Party Should you thank an election volunteer? It’s a question I ask myself as people return from delivering leaflets, hand in their canvass sheets or finish another marathon envelope stuffing session in our magnificent basement office. Obviously, if people make me a cup of tea, buy me chocolate, remind me what day of the week it […] Read more »
Caroline Russell – Crowdfunding in Islington North 2nd June 2017 by Islington Green Party I’m standing for parliament for the Green Party in Islington North. If elected, I would push for people to have a say on the terms negotiated for leaving the EU, work to protect human rights, employment rights and the environment, and be an effective local champion for Islington North. I’m standing against the Labour leader who thinks we should […] Read more »
Anonymous CVs 31st May 2017 by Islington Green Party In 2016, Islington Council moved to adopt anonymous CVs across its infrastructure, led by campaigners from Islington Green Party. Benali Hamdache, candidate for Islington South and Finsbury, who campaigned on anonymous CVs in Islington, said: “Too many people find it more difficult to find a job because of their ethnicity. Countless research has shown that […] Read more »
Guest Post – Standing up For Islington 30th May 2017 by Islington Green Party Teresa May is seeking a mandate for a destructive Brexit which no one wants. In Islington, 75% voted to Remain in the EU, but the Tories are plunging us towards a catastrophic deal with Europe, ignoring the voices of people across the country who stood against UKIP’s fear-mongering campaign, and fought for inclusivity, economic stability […] Read more »
“Brexit means Brexit” 29th May 2017 by Islington Green Party “Brexit means Brexit” – three words that mean nothing at all. It’s time to start talking about what we’re actually getting. The United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union, entirely and totally, was never supposed to be on the table. It will cripple the country’s economy – which is why the Leave campaign promised it […] Read more »