"Whilst it's right to call for measures such as temporary relief on energy bills in the short term, a wider strategy based on public ownership is crucial for taking the necessary measures to protect our environment and addressing the cost of living crisis." Over 500 activists joined a panel of MPs and climate campaigners at…
"It was an uplifting meeting with a charismatic and down to earth President of the Plurinational Estate of Bolivia. Let us hope the government of Luis Arce and David Choquehuanca continue bringing better days to the Bolivian people." By Miriam Amancay COLQUE, Bartolina Sisa Resistance. On November 2nd , the President Luis Arce Catacora met…
Continue reading ➞ On path to rebuilding Bolivia after the coup – President Luis Arce Visits London
"as we support a fair transition to a green economy in the UK, through a Green New Deal with public ownership at its heart, we also must support decolonial efforts to enhance this transition internationally"Apsana Begum MP Climate change is the greatest threat we face and will require unprecedented international coordination and cooperation. As such…
"The history of COP is a litany of failure, with previous conferences only ever serving as opportunities for world leaders to grandstand without taking action." By Minesh Parekh, Labour for a Green New Deal. This November brings COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference, hosted by the UK in Glasgow. Considering the importance that’s been placed…
Continue reading ➞ COP26 shows why we need climate revolution in every community – Minesh Parekh
"The scale of what is needed is huge. Those in power cannot be trusted to deliver. Here and across the world, we need to build a movement that will." By Matt Wrack, General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union. I’m heading to COP26. Unlike some others travelling there, I will not be viewing COP26 as…
"Every penny of the £205 billion that the UK government is spending on replacing Trident is money that should be spent on combating the climate emergency" By Kate Hudson, General Secretary of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. Nuclear annihilation and climate catastrophe are the two biggest threats to human existence. This has been confirmed by…
"There is an urgency to move beyond the usual fake promises and half-hearted commitments that usually accompany these events. For the people of the Global South COP26 represents one of the last remaining opportunities to save their lives." By Roger Mckenzie, general secretary of Liberation, and long time union and anti-racist organiser. Last year…
Continue reading ➞ The Global Challenge of COP26 – Roger McKenzie, Liberation
