Natalie Bennett’s Address in Derby 24th September 2013
Speaking to a well attended audience in Derby, Natalie Bennett catalogued the inadequacy of the Labour Party’s response to a range of political issues that are affecting people’s lives. Contrasting...
View ArticleGreens note Russell Brand’s stunning interview with Jeremy Paxman
Russell Brand has thrown down a gauntlet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YR4CseY9pk He has forcefully stated what we all know, that the cosy Parliamentary political process works to protect the...
View ArticleA New Year message from Katharina Boettge, lead European candidate for the...
I wanted to use this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New Year, and to thank you for all your support, hard work and donations. In 2013 we were heavily involved in preparing for the upcoming Euro...
View ArticleGreens Euro campaign kicks off in High Peak
Derbyshire Green Party members from the High Peak area were out leafleting in Glossop, New Mills and Buxton on Saturday. Shoppers were given leaflets in support of Kat Boettge’s campaign to be...
View ArticleAppeal for Help and Support
We know that we can win elections, but to do so takes time and money, and that needs the support of committed members. If you want to see Greens in both Parliaments and Town Halls, please be generous...
View ArticleCandidates – European elections 2014
Green Party Candidates for the East Midlands Region Lead Candidate: Kat Boettge Second on list: Sue Mallender Third: Peter Allen Fourth: Richard Mallender Fifth: Simon Hales For photos and brief...
View ArticleGreens want more Organic Farms
During a visit to an organic farm in Lincolnshire, Kat Boettge, the lead Green European Election candidate in the East Midlands discussed with farmer, Andrew Dennis, children’s lack of understanding...
View ArticleDecisions in Europe affect our daily lives.
This Thursday we go to polls in one of the closest-fought, and important, European election campaigns in years. With the European Parliament about 300 miles away from us here in East Midlands, it can...
View ArticleIncrease in Green MEPs
Although we did not gain a seat in the East Midlands, Greens across the country celebrated as they saw their vote share rise from 9.3% in 2009 to 11.2% in 2014. In spite of the national swing to UKIP,...
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