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Train action day

3rd January, 2017

Better action on rail

2nd January, 2017

The New Year above-inflation rise in train fares is our annual reminder of the failure of rail privatisation.  Supported by governments since 1994, foreign, state-owned rail companies are using profits … Full Story »

Sheffield Greens support train passengers on “Rail Fare Rises” day

2nd January, 2017

Sheffield Greens, including prospective parliamentary candidate for Sheffield Central Natalie Bennett, will be campaigning tomorrow (January 3) at Sheffield Station on the annual “Rail Fare Rises” day as commuters return … Full Story »

Natalie Bennett calls for “No Confidence” vote on Sheffield Council

7th December, 2016

Bryan Lodge apology says nothing about the real issue.

5th December, 2016

Cllr Bryan Lodge has issued an apology for the disgraceful events that occurred with the tree-felling at Rustlings Rd last month. That apology said nothing about the real underlying issue, … Full Story »

£9.2 million council cuts due to major contracts

29th February, 2016

Sheffield Green Party has called for a stop to outsourcing and greater scrutiny of major contracts after it was announced in the Council’s budget that an extra £9.2 million of … Full Story »

Greens support the Junior Doctors in Sheffield and around the country

12th January, 2016

Sheffield Greens supported Junior Doctor picket lines outside hospitals today. Declan Walsh, Green council candidate for City ward: “Sheffield Green Party stands firmly behind the Junior Doctors as they join … Full Story »

Sheffield Save Our NHS presents “Sell Off” Tuesday 22nd September

16th August, 2015

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GP admin support shouldn’t be privatised and slashed

10th August, 2015

The Green Party believes the NHS shouldn’t be privatised, and neither should vital aspects of its work such as updating medical records or communicating with patients on behalf of doctors. … Full Story »

Railways should be in public hands.

11th July, 2015

Dear Editor Newly elected Labour MP for Sheffield Heeley, Louise Haigh, has called for “a comprehensive re-nationalised service of our railways” (the Star 2 July 2015). She feels that this is the … Full Story »