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The Green Party would get rid of the benefits sanctions regime

25th August, 2017

Just one in twenty people of working age are unemployed and the experience is often one of pointless bureaucracy. Full Story »

“If you’re not turned onto politics, politics will turn on you”

25th August, 2017

Yet again we read “Bryan Lodge claims…” This time he says “it could be millions”. Will they share with us … Full Story »

World Student Games deficit not ‘settled’

9th August, 2017

Labour Cllr Peter Price again says the World Student Games deficit was “settled” in 1992 (Star 2 August). So we … Full Story »

Douglas Johnson

20mph speed limit will save lives

9th August, 2017

Green Councillor Douglas Johnson says the 20mph speed limit will save fuel, improve air pollution and save lives Full Story »

Expensive and undemocratic contracts need to be seen by the many not the few

25th July, 2017

We await the truth behind the GMB leaked e-mail suggesting Veolia have been burning waste due to be recycled since … Full Story »

Greens have been pushing for 20mph speed limits since 2008

25th July, 2017

Greens have been pushing for 20mph speed limits on all residential roads except main routes since 2008. So the proposed … Full Story »

Douglas Johnson

The right to protest is a vital part of our democracy

20th July, 2017

Sitting through the High Court injunction hearing on Monday, I was struck by the importance of ordinary, dignified people being … Full Story »

Douglas Johnson

Local people sent clear message against tree-felling in recent by-election

14th July, 2017

It’s a mystery why the result of the Nether Edge & Sharrow ward council by-election held on June 22nd has … Full Story »

We need to act urgently to get public transport back into public hands

14th July, 2017

It’s scandalous that the Sheffield to Rotherham tram-train will now cost £75 million instead of £15 million. Full Story »

Kelham Island is busy and fast-growing and is an area to watch

3rd July, 2017

The Ball St Deli event at Kelham Island on Sunday 25th June was another great success Full Story »