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Renewable Energy Strategy and Climate Change

Electric cars are part of the answer, but only part. The first step has to be reducing energy demand overall. Homes that are insulated properly ( and for new homes, designed properly) to cut down on energy demand. Real options for public transport and active transport, that reduce the distances driven in private cars, fossilContinue reading “Renewable Energy Strategy and Climate Change”

Public Service and Ending Austerity

For several years following the Global Financial Crisis of 2008 the Green Party was the only Party in England calling for an end of Austerity. We have been clear that cutting public spending at the same time that people have less available money to spend is a recipe for economic stagnation that punishes the poorestContinue reading “Public Service and Ending Austerity”

NHS Funding

We strongly believe in a publicly funded NHS and would ensure that all health provision receives the funding it needs. We are opposed to all forms of privatisation within the NHS and would work to reverse this trend. we also believe very strongly in the huge social and economic value of preventative health measures. OurContinue reading “NHS Funding”

Education

The Green Party believes that education is a fundamental right which should be freely available to anyone, regardless of age. Education should not simply be about gaining the grades to get a job, but about the value of learning in its own right. We also believe that education should be at the heart of communityContinue reading “Education”

Brexit: how to move forward given divisions

The Green Party was the first Party to call for a People’s Vote. The 2016 referendum, made it clear that a small majority wanted to leave the EU, but it did not provide any clarity about what that would mean in practice. A People’s Vote should put a specific option regarding Brexit to the public,Continue reading “Brexit: how to move forward given divisions”

Welcome to my Blog

Welcome to my blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so please stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates. My name is Martha Green and I am standing for the Green Party in the South East Cornwall parliamentary constituency. I am a strong believer in engaging withContinue reading “Welcome to my Blog”