Natalie Bennett: Cladding scandals, mortgage prisoners, and the grim necessity of the Lords
Why is it left to the unelected chamber to defend abandoned Brits? The Green peer looks at this week’s Lords agenda.
Natalie Bennett
Baroness Natalie Bennett is a Contributing Editor at Left Foot Forward, and the former leader of the Green Party of England & Wales.
Using nuclear weapons to fight the Culture War: that’s Far Right government
‘Centrism, leaving things much as they are, is no longer practically possible,’ says Natalie Bennett
Natalie Bennett: Post-Brexit finance proposals are not getting the scrutiny they deserve
We need a body that can make sense of finance and stick up for the public.
Natalie Bennett: The spectre of the bailiff is haunting Britain
Debt-ridden Brits need some relief – and they need it now, writes Natalie Bennett ahead of next week’s budget.
Natalie Bennett: Universal Credit should protect domestic abuse survivors…and everyone else too
Paying it to individuals not households would benefit everyone. UBI would be better still.
Natalie Bennett: Three proposed laws make a mockery of the PM’s claims about ‘Global Britain’
Three proposed laws are going to see further damage to the UK’s global reputation, writes Natalie Bennett.
Natalie Bennett: A new law would force government to walk the walk on climate change
The 2008 Climate Change Act was world leading at the time but it needs an update.
A new way for the UK to boost its international green trade agenda
The UK should sign up to the ‘Green Trade Deal’ as it takes on the chair of COP26.
This new bill on domestic abuse is a step in the right direction – but big gaps remain
Support services are stretched to the limit – and too many people are likely to fall through the cracks, writes Natalie Bennett.
Right-wingers are swallowing their words when it comes to green energy standards
Are they having an LED lightbulb moment?
