John

Everything is a GREEN issue. From our home to our work to our the very air we breathe and the food we eat. What is happening to our climate and the environment affects every part of modern life. Will you become a friend to the party so that we can make sure that success isn’t measured by separate policy areas but a comprehensive equitable and regenerative economy that enables us to lead meaningful lives in healthy and secure communities?

As Greens we know that it’s all connected. Our homes, our health, our work and our environment are not separate issues. They are different sides of the same coin. We need a comprehensive plan, a programme that can build new, affordable zero-carbon homes. One that can allow us to build resilient, sustainable communities designed for walking, cycling and public transport. To build communities that are not just comfortable but meaningful.

Being Green means consciously participating in Democracy.  That starts with building understanding and sharing it.  That is why we are running a series of digital conversations to engage our members and friends with politicians, academics, activists who are demonstrating better is possible because better is already happening.  We hope it provides connections and inspiration for us all to find new ways to build back better - together, in our communities. Like Green Tyrone Scott mentioned in our Home is a Green issue event: ‘We must drive the need for quality affordable housing up the political agenda, this is an issue that transcends party political lines. We have to get down to the people, those who are affected by not having a good home to live in’. Watch the replay below.

We know that we have to stop the indiscriminate ‘build build build’ promises. We need a plan. And we have that plan. Our Green New Deal is a plan for every part of society. One that doesn’t just build or rely on GDP as a measure of success. It’s one that puts people and the planet over profit. We have a plan to build an economy that works for people, rather than people working for the economy. Because we know that better is possible when we build common ground, not battlegrounds. When we turn activism on our streets into legislation in our Parliament. When our economy serves our environment and our wellbeing. When challenges are solved by the communities who face them. When our homes, health and work are seen as green issues. Will you help our efforts by growing our movement today?

In hope,

Green Team