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Natalie Bennett at Hen Harrier Day in Edale

Natalie Bennett speaks at Hen Harrier Day in Edale

8th August, 2016

Green Party leader Natalie Bennett gave an inspirational speech at the Peak District Hen Harrier day on August 7th – one of a dozen events around the country just before … Full Story »

Cllr Magid Magid

The Broomhill area has reached breaking point

25th July, 2016

You can’t fault the University of Sheffield’s consultation so far on the proposed Social Sciences Building. (Telegraph July 14). Local residents had letters delivered advertising two opportunities to view the … Full Story »

What has EU ever done for us?

15th June, 2016

Some say the EU has done dreadful things… Since its formation, it has worked to reduce armed conflict on the continent, obliging our wonderful arms industry to find markets elsewhere. … Full Story »

Liam Hardy

Leaving the EU would be an act of self-inflicted environmental vandalism

9th June, 2016

The EU referendum campaign has yet to truly strike a chord with voters. Too often it resembles a bitter Tory Party leadership contest dominated by outsized personalities trying to land … Full Story »

Douglas Johnson

Green Councillors urge the Council to remember the fundamental human dignity of disabled people

9th June, 2016

Green Councillors yesterday (8/6/16) urged the Council to remember the fundamental human dignity of disabled people. The call comes as an addition to a Labour motion highlighting the increasing gap in … Full Story »

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

2nd June, 2016

Currently, as members of the EU, we are part of a remarkable collective of individual countries and cultures who willingly entered into a cooperative arrangement for the benefit of member … Full Story »

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. A rapid conversion of shops to cafes, restaurants and bars … 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 an important reason for the UK to Remain on June … 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 in British tax havens and the City of London. Successive … Full Story »