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5 September 2019 by
From Hereford Times 4 September 2019 “We live in extraordinary political times. This is a crisis on a scale not seen for decades. And the most extraordinary thing of all? This is an entirely manufactured crisis, homegrown in Britain, created by the actions of a handful of people – Boris Johnson chief among them. Last […]
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Ellie Chowns Europe
23 August 2019 by
Ellie writes: “I believe a key part of my job as an MEP is to help bring the West Midlands and Europe closer together. One way I can do this is by inviting people to visit the Parliament and see how it all works. So I am always delighted to welcome constituents to visit the […]
20 July 2019 by
5 July 2019 by
See Ellie’s video here as she starts work in earnest as our West Midlands Green MEP
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17 June 2019 by
We must unite against the forces of raw nationalism and rapacious neoliberalism Ellie Chowns June 7 2019, The Times Being a Green in Brussels is inspiring and energising: it’s wonderful to be part of a group that more than doubled its parliamentary numbers in one election, being in meetings helping to democratically decide what our […]
Elections Europe
26 May 2019 by
Herefordshire Green Party is absolutely delighted that Ellie Chowns has been elected as the first ever Green MEP for the West Midlands! Ellie will therefore be stepping back from her roles as Cabinet Member and Leader of the Green Group on Herefordshire Council with immediate effect. Ellie’s deputy Cllr Trish Marsh will take her place […]
Comment Europe Robert Milne
22 January 2019 by
Robert Milne joined the Ecology Party in 1979, graduated in soil science in 2006, and published a book on organic vegetable gardening in 2010. He campaigns for food gardening to be brought into the school curriculum, and as you’ll see, has strong views on Brexit. This is an updated version of the paper we published […]
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A Hereford Diocese Inclusive Church Forum: Co-author, with Will Hutton, of the book “Saving Britain”, Andrew Adonis examines how areas suffering neglect and poverty in England and Wales voted strongly in 2016 for the UK to leave the EU, but makes the case that Brexit will not improve the quality of life for such communities. […]
10 July 2018 by
Brexit – What’s really going on? Join us for a lively update from MEP Molly Scott Cato Keeping up with what’s going on with Brexit? Unsure who is running the negotiations? Curious about all the recent revelations of law-breaking, cheating and overspending? This Brexit update from Brussels by Molly Scott Cato MEP will shine a […]
30 June 2018 by
Professor A C Grayling (aka “The Brain behind Remain”) will be talking about Brexit and how to stop it. 18:00 at the Malvern Cube, Albert Road North, Malvern WR14 2YF
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19 June 2018 by
The March for a People’s Vote (on a final Brexit deal) is being supported by organisations including Open Britain, the European Movement UK, Britain for Europe, Our Future our Choice, For our Future’s Sake, Healthier In, Scientists for EU, Trade Deal Watch, Wales for Europe, In Facts and others. Herefordshire for Europe have arranged a […]
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4 February 2018 by
Robert Milne joined the Ecology Party in 1979, graduated in soil science in 2006, and published a book on organic vegetable gardening in 2010. He campaigns for food gardening to be brought into the school curriculum, and as you’ll see, has strong views on Brexit. What do you think? BREXIT If you have a medical […]
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25 September 2017 by
A coach has been organised to take campigners from Hereford and Leominster. Joining the march in Manchester timed to co-incide with Theresa May’s speech to Conservative Party Conference. Leaves Hereford Merton Meadow Car Park at 7.30am, Leominster Broad Street Car Park, outside Fire Station at 7.50am For more details email patgordon@growinglocal.org.uk The price for the […]
Comment Ellie Chowns Ellie Chowns for North Herefordshire Europe Farming GE2017 Topics Water
17 May 2017 by Green Party Admin
Dr Ellie Chowns, our candidate for North Herefordshire writes… I campaigned for Remain on the streets of Ledbury and Hereford last year, and I believe that Brexit is a serious mistake. It will cause many years of disruption to our economy, will limit opportunities for our children and young people, and is highly likely to […]
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12 May 2017 by Green Party Admin
Join us for a Big Green Conversation about Europe and the environment with Jill Hanna. Jill has spent many years representing the EU at high-level environmental protection negotiations all over the world, including on reforestation, the safe disposal of chemical waste, and climate change. All welcome! A NEW DATE AND VENUE FOR THE BIG GREEN […]
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3 May 2017 by
The thousands in Herefordshire who voted REMAIN in the EU referendum can take comfort from the Green Party pledge to hold a ratification referendum on BREXIT. The referendum will also give voters the option to retain EU membership. Caroline Lucas will announce the Green Party’s new Brexit pledge on Tuesday 2 May. The Green Party […]
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1 May 2017 by Green Party Admin
Herefordshire Greens will be hosting two ‘Big Green Conversation’ events during the campaign: Weds 31st May: ‘Why Equality is Better for Everyone’, with Martin Wilkinson from the Equality Trust. De Koffie Pot, Hereford, 7.30pm. Friday 2nd June: ‘Europe and the Environment’, with Jill Hanna from the European Commission. The Burgage Hall, Ledbury, 7.30pm. All are welcome […]
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17 March 2017 by Green Party Admin
Greens are opposed to the ‘hard’ Brexit being pursued, we think recklessly, by Theresa May. We think this will damage the economy, makes Britain a more backward and inward looking nation, and wastes valuable time and resources when we should be focussed on much more pressing emergencies. We do not think most Leave voters wanted to […]
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21 February 2017 by Green Party Admin
A new group called 48% Herefordshire in Europe is meeting regularly on Monday nights 6 – 7.15 ish at The Courtyard, Hereford. Currently, the biggest thing to plan for is going to The Unite For Europe March on March 25th. We need to be out in force. At the moment it seems people would like to organise […]
