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1st October 2014 by Islington Green Party
In response to the Town Hall’s energy company plans, Charlie Kiss, Green Party candidate for Islington South & Finsbury, said “offering another alternative to the big six energy suppliers is an empowering step, and could offer social and economic benefits. For too long the country’s main energy companies have been making huge profits from […]
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22nd September 2014 by Islington Green Party
Last Thursday saw the surprise removal of a Highbury mural, “Wild Islington” which celebrated biodiversity and had been a much valued feature of the streetscape on Highbury Grove since 1986. The dramatic and unannounced removal of the piece raises serious questions over process and how communities are consulted on such decisions. Green Councillor for Highbury […]
20th September 2014 by Islington Green Party
Islington Greens to attend massive UK climate rallies *World leaders called upon to seize opportunity for action on climate change Islington Green Party activists and members will be out in force this Sunday (21stSeptember) to support the historic People’s Climate March*, a global day of action that promises to be the largest climate rally in […]
17th September 2014 by Islington Green Party
Councillor Caroline Russell has campaigned for measures to tackle the regular bin fires on Highbury Fields caused by foil barbecues thrown out with general picnic rubbish. This week, Islington Council has installed 4 barbecue disposal bins to address this urgent safety issue. Cllr Russell said “Residents have been reporting bin fires from foil barbecues to […]
4th August 2014 by Islington Green Party
“The opportunity that we have is not to cut others adrift, but to demonstrate by our actions that another way is possible” We’re delighted to have Patrick Harvie MSP visiting London on 8 August, and that he’ll be speaking at an exclusive event in Camden. This public meeting will be a chance to hear the […]
10th July 2014 by Islington Green Party
Cllr Caroline Russell visited the picket line at Islington Town Hall this morning to express her support for striking workers before heading to the rally in Trafalgar Square where she met up with Charlie Kiss, Islington Green Party Campaigns Coordinator, who had been on the UNISON picket line in Camden where he works. Charlie Kiss […]
To the workers and members of trade unions striking in Islington on July 10th 2014, from Islington Green Party. We would like to express solidarity with you in your struggle for decent, secure work and fair pay, pensions and working conditions. We believe that public sector workers provide an excellent and vital service to our […]
8th July 2014 by Islington Green Party
Green Party local transport spokeswoman and Islington Councillor, Caroline Russell, has spoken to the BBC News website about her concern that Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin, intends to abandon plans to cut the speed limit on parts of the M3 and M1 motorways that would cut air pollution. The BBC News article highlights the intention to […]
7th July 2014 by Islington Green Party
Islington Green Party is calling upon Islington Council, the Mayor of London and the national Government to take action to halt the current and expanding housing crisis in Islington. A recent report by Shelter has revealed that there are currently no affordable homes for sale in Islington.(1) Their work highlights the current lack of affordable housing […]
As The Labour Party once again abandons its roots with its announcement of its plans to allow state and private sector bidders to compete for rail franchises as they come up for renewal, Green Party national spokeswoman for local transport and Islington Councillor Caroline Russell wrote in the Guardian to put forward the Green Party’s […]