
‘New reforms threaten the Green Party’s internal democracy’
Kirsty Jones helped develop the reforms but now opposes them

Kirsty Jones helped develop the reforms but now opposes them

While some say they make the party more efficient, others say they are too hierarchical

“The proposals presented in the Holistic Review referendum risk severely undermining our internal democracy, and would deal a serious blow to the work of the Young Greens.”

From new policies on well-being to debates on antisemitism, here’s some highlights from the Green Party of England and Wales’ gathering in Bristol at the weekend.

The Tories are overriding objections to new dirty energy sources. But they will not win.

Former deputy leader and spokesperson for the Green Party, Shahrar Ali, argues why he is best suited to lead the party into a new era – and vows to turn policy supporters into Green voters.

Leadership elections are afoot as Caroline Lucas is stepping down as co-leader later this month. And among some known faces, a new generation of Greens emerges.

From Sheffield to Lambeth, Thursday’s vote will be decided on local issues.

More economic democracy – union power, workers’ rights, decentralisation of and democratic engagement in decision-making – creates better productivity and a stronger, more secure economy.

Five years after campaigners kept drilling for gas at bay in the Sussex village of Balcombe, frackers Cuadrilla have been given the green light to come back. We won’t let them.