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The manifesto said: "The Green Party believes that local authorities and communities are far better at dealing with health and other crises than national governments and their favoured contractors. "A Green administration would seek approval for major projects and policies from the director of public health and encourage the department to play a more independent and proactive role than it currently does, by seeking its advice on how policy changes might improve public health. "After the pandemic, a Green administration would also prioritise mental health, particularly for children in schools,...

The manifesto said: "The Green Party believes that local authorities and communities are far better at dealing with health and other crises than national governments and their favoured contractors. "A Green administration would seek approval for major projects and policies from the director of public health and encourage the department to play a more independent and proactive role than it currently does, by seeking its advice on how policy changes might improve public health. "After the pandemic, a Green administration would also prioritise mental health, particularly for children in schools,...

The world climate summit might not be able to go ahead face to face in the UK because of the pandemic. Glasgow is due to host the COP26 gathering later this year and organisers are determined that it should proceed. But despite plans for strict testing and vaccination of attendees, there are fears some sessions may have to be virtual. Government sources sought to play down reports it could even be delayed a second time. But many countries are struggling to vaccinate their citizens and another wave of Covid-19 looks certain. ‘There are too many uncertainties,’ a Government insider told Sky...

Siân Berry on renting in London, generational guilt, and how the Greens have matured The co-leader of the Green Party opens up about how life in the capital is shaping her third campaign for the London mayoralty. A lot has changed since Siân Berry first ran for London mayor 13 years ago, but one thing remains the same: she still rents. Her flat is on an A-road above a row of shops in Archway, north London. It’s her fifth home since moving to London in 1997, after graduating from the University of Oxford with a degree in engineering. When she tried for the London mayoralty again in 201...

SOME ARE unhappy that Greens of Colour have appointed a white ally as co-secretary. Speaking anonymously, a source told The Voice: “The Green Party are sniffing black votes and not being transparent with it.”  There was concern that if a white person could be elected to the party executive, they could become chair of the group – however, Greens of Colour have clarified that this is not the case. The Green party have recently announced certain pro-black policies in the lead-up to London mayoral elections. Mayoral candidate Sian Berry said she would fight for an end to deportation ...