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Archive for May, 2016

Magid Mah

Ecclesall Rd is a permanent traffic jam with dangerous air quality

30th May, 2016

I sympathise with Louise Wilcockson’s difficulties trying to park close to Hunters Bar (Letters 25 May). Ecclesall Rd is changing. … Full Story »

Greens support anti fracking demo at Barclays Bank

29th May, 2016

Green Party councillors and activists joined a demonstration to draw attention to Barclays Bank’s investment in fracking. The protest came … Full Story »

The best way to fight TTIP is within the EU says Caroline Lucas MP

25th May, 2016

Caroline Lucas spoke at Sheffield City Hall today as part of the Leading not Leaving debate. Here is her speech. … Full Story »

Why the Green Party is saying ‘Yes’ to Europe

18th May, 2016

Freedom of movement should be celebrated

18th May, 2016

Freedom of movement, like other freedoms, should be celebrated. EU rules allowing free movement of citizens are overwhelmingly positive and … Full Story »

More than fine words needed to deal with corruption

18th May, 2016

There are some “fantastically corrupt” countries but, as the Nigerian President pointed out, most corrupt roads lead to funds stashed … Full Story »

Sheffield Town Hall

The slow death of local democracy

18th May, 2016

The slow death of local democracy seemed to accelerate on May 5th. People received nothing through their letterbox from the … Full Story »

Thank you voters.

16th May, 2016

We, the four Green councillors, want to thank all the Star readers who supported the Green Party in the council … Full Story »

Peter Garbutt calls for Teachers to work with Doctors to oppose Government policies

15th May, 2016

There was a good turn out from Green Party members at yesterdays NUT Garden Party at St Mary’s Bramall Lane. … Full Story »

Peace is achieved through determination and wilful action, not through the threat of military might.

15th May, 2016

May 5th was Europe Day, an annual celebration of peace and unity in Europe. There were lively exchanges over whether NATO or … Full Story »