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“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 »

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 after the decision by North Yorkshire County Council to grant … Full Story »

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 »

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 council to explain the new ward boundaries and why they … 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 elections. You chose us in three close-run wards of City, … 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. There was fun and games for the kids as the … 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 the EU has kept the peace in Europe. NATO is a … Full Story »

Natalie Bennett speaking for “Greener in” at Hallam Uni

11th May, 2016

On Friday 3rd June Natalie Bennett is speaking in Sheffield for the Greener In campaign. Book your tickets here. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vote-in-another-europe-is-possible-sheffield-event-tickets-25346436875.  This is part of the Another Europe is Possible national tour … Full Story »