The success of the SNP and surveys carried out by DECC show that green energy is overwhelmingly popular, writes Keith Barnham. Labour's failure to support renewables and oppose nuclear power and fracking may have cost them the last election - but now, with the rise of Jeremy Corbyn there's a real chance for the party to put that right.
… For Labour to win, green must be the new red Keith … overwhelmingly popular, writes Keith Barnham. Labour's failure to support renewables and … right. At last, in the final stages of the Labour leadership election, one candidate has …
The Green Surge is getting very scary - for Labour Party MPs, candidates and supporters who fear that Green support will undermine 'their' vote, writes Ian Sinclair. So when exactly will it be safe for those desperate for an alternative to neoliberalism and austerity to vote for a genuinely progressive party?
… 'You'll let the Tories in!' - Labour's feeble response to the Green Surge … The Green Surge is getting very scary - for Labour Party MPs, candidates and supporters … progressives both inside and outside of the Labour Party. In December, before they …
Where does the Green Party go now? Last week's uninspiring election results show that Jeremy Corbyn's Labour poses a serious challenge to us Greens, who can no longer succeed by being merely left wing. We must fulfil our own destiny, representing a distinct, authentic ecological strand in politics, making the case for living as if we only had one planet - as is in fact the case.
… election results show that Jeremy Corbyn's Labour poses a serious challenge to us Greens, … of that pathetic electoral system that we labour under. And then there was the utterly … celebrate at these elections. The unappealing Labour and Conservative mayoral candidates …
A huge raft of environmental reforms is promised in the Labour Party's draft manifesto, writes Oliver Tickell. Among the highlights: a ban on fracking; a clean energy policy based on renewables and efficiency; no commitment to new nuclear power; to meet our Paris Agreement obligations on climate; to give companies a legal obligation to protect the environment; to retain all EU environment laws post-Brexit; and multilateral nuclear disarmament.
… of environmental reforms is promised in the Labour Party's draft manifesto, writes Oliver … At first sight it looks too good to be true. Labour's leaked manifesto could almost have … and even the Climate Change Act under threat, Labour's vision of the UK's future just looks …
A future Labour government will ban all fracking in the UK and drive forward a clean, affordable energy revolution, Barry Gardiner promised in his conference speech today. And it will openly negotiate 'Just Trade' agreements that respect the environment, health and labour, boosting small business not just multinational corporations.
… No fracking in the UK under Labour! Just trade not 'free' trade! Barry … Fuels Renewables imagine-cut.jpg A future Labour government will ban all fracking in the … that respect the environment, health and labour, boosting small business not just …
Commitment to action on climate change was once a banner of modernism adopted by by both Tony Blair and David Cameron, writes Leo Barasi. But no longer. The Tories have abandoned it entirely, while the Labour mainstream, in thrall to the twin narratives of 'austerity' and 'aspiration', looks the other way. So how to put climate change back on the centre-left agenda?
… Tories have abandoned it entirely, while the Labour mainstream, in thrall to the twin … that his party was at least as pro-climate as Labour. Since the 2010 election, however, the … . But the journey of the centre-left wing of Labour (that is, the right of the party) has …
Jeremy Corbyn's soaraway success in Labour's leadership contest poses an existential threat to the Greens, writes Rupert Read. To counter it we must re-assert our distinctive ethos, values, policies and principles, rooted in ecologism not socialism, respecting natural limits, opposed to endless economic growth, dedicated to building and sharing the wealth we all hold in common.
… Jeremy Corbyn's soaraway success in Labour's leadership contest poses an … of Jeremy Corbyn. I'm hoping that he wins the Labour Leadership election - and the latest … is as strong as ever, even in the face of a Labour Leader being elected who in certain …
Environmentalists will find a lot to like – and a little to question – in the Labour leadership contenders’ records.
… Will Labour still lead on climate action? Tim … | 18th February 2020 News Editor’s Picks Labour Party Parliament Westminster Corbyn … to like – and a little to question – in the Labour leadership contenders’ records. Shadow …
With 20 months to go until the next general election, Britain's energy policy debate is already heating up, reports Alex Stevenson.....
… Labour ready to gamble on Miliband's price … this week has turned to Brighton and the Labour conference. What would Ed Miliband do, … policy yet. But amid the excitement at Labour's first price freeze for decades, …
Within minutes of Labour's election defeat its MPs were denouncing Miliband for failing to 'embrace aspiration' and alienating 'wealth creators', writes Ben Whitham. But the real problem was that he never expressed a coherent alternative to neoliberalism and austerity, presenting at best a 'Tory lite' agenda that failed to inspire. And who are the real wealth creators anyway?
… Labour's choice: neoliberalism, more … jeremy-corbyn-cut.jpg Within minutes of Labour's election defeat its MPs were … agenda of the Blair years. The weeks since Labour's crushing general election defeat and …
Thanks to the UK's crazy 'first past the post' electoral system, there's only way the UK can end austerity and neoliberal government in the next general election, writes Rupert Read: if centre and left parties join in a Progressive Alliance that represents the majority of voters.
… prominent members have come from the SNP , Labour and the Green Party . So, how do we get … chairing, but also Neal Lawson of Compass and Labour, Lisa Nandy MP of Labour, and Chris Bowers of the LibDems. This …
A 'rotten borough' election in Oxford has won Labour a councillor on the lowest turnout in British electoral history - robbing the Greens of a winnable seat. The by-election in a mainly student ward was timed for the summer vacation - disenfranchising 60% of voters.
… With 4% support, Labour robs Green seat in 'rotten borough' … A 'rotten borough' election in Oxford has won Labour a councillor on the lowest turnout in … in Oxford. In the Carfax ward, the former Labour council leader, Alex Hollingsworth …
When Chancellor George Osborne delivers his Budget next month, we can be sure that climate and environment won't take a high priority, writes Alan Simpson. All the more reason for the Labour leadership to develop a new 'one planet' economics for the 21st century that delivers social justice and respects ecological limits.
… Alan Simpson. All the more reason for the Labour leadership to develop a new 'one … very existence of the Paris Agreement, while Labour risks being drawn into a post-mortems … of the last parliament trying to persuade Labour and its leader, Ed Miliband, to break …
The UK's political mainstream has performed a complete U-Turn in policy on nuclear power, culminating yesterday in the European Commission's approval of a £15-20 billion subsidy package for the Hinckley C project. Donnachadh McCarthy delves into the nuclear industry's deep and far-reaching political links.
… managed to persuade the UK's previous Labour government to build a fleet of hugely … They also struggle to comprehend and why Labour's shadow energy and climate change … package for Hinkley C nuclear power station Labour managed managed this policy U-Turn …
Ministers are determined to get fracking under way in the UK as fast as possible, so it's a 'fait accompli' in time for the election, writes Alex Stevenson. With a firm pro-fracking concensus in Parliament, only one thing can frustrate their plans - strong local campaigns to turn around MPs desperate for re-election in 2015. It even has a name: democracy.
… The Ecologist has learned, is that a Labour administration in power after 2015 … to put up much of a fight any time soon. Labour: intensely relaxed about shale Right … be close to securing consensus on shale gas. Labour has been creeping towards accepting …
The campaign to Remain cannot be left to the grey men of British politics, writes Alan Simpson. The Labour leadership must proclaim the case for a green Europe that belongs to its people not its corporations, inspiring voters with a positive vision of the EU as it ought to be - and that we can bring about only as fully engaged members.
… of British politics, writes Alan Simpson. The Labour leadership must proclaim the case for a … The greater tragedy, however, lies with Labour. Even those who (like me) are … essence, is the case for 'Remain and reform'. Labour's problem is that it must put a million …
There's a growing chance that the UK's 2015 General Election could bring about the end of its Trident nuclear 'deterrent', writes Jonathan Woodrow Martin, as its renewal looks likely to be central question in the formation of a Labour-SNP coalition government.
… to be central question in the formation of a Labour-SNP coalition government. Imagine it, … That's something the formal opposition, the Labour Party, also supports. But what happened … left of centre party - have pushed the Labour Party to second place in Scotland and …
If progressive parties are ever to defeat the Tories under the current unfair electoral system, they will need to come together in an electoral pact, writes Rupert Read. The alternative could be a succession of ever more extreme conservative governments.
… article by praising Jeremy Corbyn, one of the Labour leadership contenders - and one whose … the leadership election are slim. But many Labour voters, members, candidates and … alternative work together, whatever leader Labour elects. Because the alternative is …
Speaking in Stroud this week, Huw Irrancas-Davies MP delivered a withering attack on the Government's badger cull policy - and firmly committed a future Labour government to ending the badger cull, using measures to control bovine TB that are safe, effective, and humane.
… Labour will tackle bovine TB - without the … cull policy - and firmly committed a future Labour government to ending the badger cull, … unscientific and costly failure. Labour will do things differently, and more …
The Labour party’s manifesto prioritises climate change, air quality and biodiversity decline, arguing that strong environmental policy is a social justice issue. CATHERINE EARLY reports
… Labour commits to 2050 'net zero' target … Catherine Early | 25th September 2018 News Labour Climate Change Fracking Farming Fishing Politics sustainable_fishing.jpg The Labour party’s manifesto prioritises climate …
The Labour Party has launched a new manifesto for wildlife protection, writes Angus Nurse - and a good thing too! But turning the tide for nature will take more than stricter laws and penalties. Ultimately it's about enforcement. And that means prioritising wildlife crime, committing expert officers, and providing resources.
… Crime Politics UK foxhunt-cut.jpg The Labour Party has launched a new manifesto for … expert officers, and providing resources. Labour's new animal protection manifesto makes … main political parties differ significantly. Labour's stance to retain the Hunting Act 2004 …
Four of Britain's major unions are big supporters of nuclear power, writes Ian Fairlie - all because of the jobs. Now Labour's shadow energy minister has joined them in backing Hinkley C - even though renewable energy is a far better job-creator than nuclear, and already employs three times more people.
… If it's jobs they want, Labour and the unions must back renewables, … Ian Fairlie - all because of the jobs. Now Labour's shadow energy minister has joined … investment rating will be even lower. Labour's Position on Hinkley Point C Labour's …
Labour's new candidate for London Mayor has taken a firm stand against Heathrow expansion, write Victor Anderson & Rupert Read. But he's all for it at Gatwick - never mind the climate change. For those who oppose new runways on principle, there's only one choice: The Greens' Sian Berry.
… Labour's climate change fudge: Heathrow, no; … UK Emissions heathrow-takeoff-cut.jpg Labour's new candidate for London Mayor has … opponent in Khan, the man who infamously led Labour's anti-Green 'attack unit' during the …
Actors across the UK political spectrum are recognising that the time is ripe for fundamental change; a Progressive Alliance of the left and centre parties, offering comprehensive constitutional, electoral, policy reform and tough measures on climate change, writes ALEX CHAPMAN
… on climate change, writes ALEX CHAPMAN Labour is at an impasse. However the upcoming … who salvaged unlikely victories in Labour's last three by-elections. Labour's mess is merely a microcosm of a …