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By-election candidate campaigns against the Bedroom Tax

16th April, 2013

Green Party Fulwood  by-election candidate Brian Webster said “Coalition cuts are disproportionately impacting those on lower incomes, benefits and particularly … Full Story »

Bedroom Tax leaflet

5th April, 2013

Are you affected by the bedroom tax? Or do you have friends and family who are? Sheffield Green Party has … Full Story »

People’s Petition Against Austerity – Sign now

28th March, 2013

  The Coalition of Resistance  launched this petition along with the list of initial signatories, including Caroline Lucas MP in … Full Story »

Bearing the brunt of the austerity cuts

23rd February, 2013

Responding to the Fairness Commission, Nick Clegg outlines the rise in the income tax threshold to £9,440 in April. But … Full Story »

Green Party broadly welcomes Sheffield Fairness Commission report

4th February, 2013

Sheffield Green Party has broadly welcomed the Fairness Commission report  and its recommendations for action. Spokesperson Jason Leman comments : … Full Story »

Benefits under attack. Duncan Kerr on the Welfare Reform Act

12th January, 2013

 

Greens say more action needed for the low-paid and those on benefits

10th January, 2013

 Commenting on the living wage proposals for today’s Sheffield Council Cabinet meeting, local Greens’ chairperson Jon Ashe said “We’ve been … Full Story »

Cuts in welfare spending are unnecessary and wrong

5th December, 2012

Sheffield Green Party spokesperson Douglas Johnson comments on today’s Autumn statement : “The Chancellor’s words reveal his contempt for the … Full Story »

The Living Wage should apply to all

6th November, 2012

  On November 7th the Council administration will recommend that all directly employed Council staff will be paid a Living … Full Story »

Peter Verity explains “Positive Money” to Sheffield Greens

16th September, 2012