Ipswich Green Party support Occupy London's demands to democratise City of London

30 October 2011

Since Saturday 15th October a diverse group of activists descended on the City of London with the intention of occupying the London Stock Exchange. They are united by their desire to tackle corporate greed, growing inequality, unemployment, tax injustice and a political elite out of touch with the public.

AV: A chance to improve British politics

26 April 2011

The referendum on May 5th gives us a rare chance to improve British politics. The new voting system proposed for electing MPs, AV (the Alternative Vote), is not the system the Green Party would have chosen. It's not proportional representation. But it is a significant improvement on the first-past-the-post system we have at present.

Suffolk Coalition for Public Services rally

30 December 2010

Back in November, the Suffolk Coalition for Public Services held a march and rally in Ipswich. Ipswich Green Party supported the march in an act of solidarity as part of the wider Coalition of Resistance. We believe that with the government's current policies, the most vulnerable people in society will suffer most as the nation seeks to address the financial crisis.

Ipswich - Transport Fit for the 21st Century

26 October 2010

Ipswich Green Party are delighted to hear that the Transport Secretary has decided to invest £25 million into Ipswich town centre transport infrastructure.

Hung parliament provides unique opportunity for voting reform

08 May 2010

The General Election brought more votes for the Green Party in Ipswich than has been seen for more than twenty years. While parliament is hung and the leaders negotiate terms for a way forward, there is a genuine possibility of voting reform to create a fairer system. Tim Glover, Ipswich parliamentary candidate for the Green Party discusses the possibilities.

Vote for ... who you want to vote for!

25 April 2010

One of the Green Party's core principles is democratic participation. We believe that each individual should have a fair say in how decisions are made. Therefore, we won't tell you to vote Green, we'll help you work out which party you should vote for!

Ipswich hustings: A great success

19 April 2010

This evening saw the biggest hustings event of the 2010 general election campaign in Ipswich. Tim Glover, parliamentary candidate for the Green Party took the stage at Christ Church, Tacket Street along with Chris Mole, Ben Gummer, Mark Dyson and Chris Streatfield.

Objection to Tesco – Every little helps

18 April 2010

Rick Deeks, Green Party candidate for Bridge ward responds to the surprising news regarding planning permission being approved for yet another Tesco superstore.