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13 January 2025 / 13 January 2025 by A. Bailey
Shaun Davies’ Evasive Stance on the Climate and Nature Bill In this piece, originally written on 18 November 2024 and updated today, Telford and Wrekin Green Party Disability Officer Mark Webster calls on Telford MP Shaun Davies (Labour) to confirm his commitment to supporting the Climate and Nature (CAN) Bill, which is currently in its […]
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9 January 2025 / 21 January 2025 by A. Bailey
As residents of Telford and Wrekin, we are deeply concerned about the harmful narratives being spread by figures on the far-right and others, which have highlighted Telford through social media controversies involving Shaun Davies MP. These narratives have reignited the trauma felt by CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) survivors and deeply affected our community. Their suffering […]
20 December 2024 / 23 December 2024 by A. Bailey
On behalf of the Telford and Wrekin Green Party, I would like to wish all our friends, colleagues, and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a happy, prosperous New Year. As we approach the end of another incredible year, we reflect on our achievements and look forward to continuing our work for a greener, fairer […]
22 November 2024 / 23 December 2024 by Mark Webster
Introduction to the Protest On 20th November 2024, the Telford and Wrekin Green Party joined the Telford Arms Fair protest in solidarity with Quakers, CAAT, XR, STWC, and others. Despite freezing temperatures, we stood together to oppose the Specialist Defence and Security Convention (SDSC) Arms Fair. Key Players in the Arms Fair The SDSC promotes […]
A Statement from The Coordinator
19 November 2024 / 23 December 2024 by Mark Webster
On Wednesday 20th November, the Telford Arms Fair protest will take place outside the Telford Exhibition Centre, where the UK’s premier arms merchants (of death) will be hawking their goods to national and international buyers. This is an annual event that used to be held at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern, but after years […]
23 October 2024 / 13 November 2024 by Mark Webster
Exciting times for the Green Party! In October we celebrated winning more council seats, bringing our total to over 1150 seats and gaining control in nearly 40 councils. Now, it’s time to bring that momentum to Telford and The Wrekin! With Green councillors thriving in Cannock, Stafford, Shrewsbury, and Herefordshire, why not here? Let’s make […]
13 December 2022 / 19 November 2024 by
I would like to comment on the tone and content of the way in which the recent wave of Trade Union disputes have been covered by the local press. Your p.4 two page title ‘ A general strike our nation can ill afford’ December 6th clearly makes a statement about the paper’s conservative bias including […]
Citizen Science
26 October 2022 / 23 December 2024 by
The Hurley Brook wildlife corridor is a small stream that flows from two pools in Leegomery into farmland near the Hoo Farm roundabout. Although it may seem small, it plays a vital role in connecting wildlife habitats within the urban area. By linking these green spaces, the corridor allows animals to safely move between them, […]
A Statement from The Coordinator Letters
14 October 2022 / 19 November 2024 by
Hi all, Below is a story of political corruption that the local media have, to date, sat on rather than annoy the notoriously thin-skinned MP for The Wrekin: Below was sent to Radio Shropshire: My name is Pat McCarthy, and I am the co-ordinator of Telford and Wrekin Green Party. On 31 July, The Observer […]
Inspirational Quotes
30 August 2022 / 14 March 2024 by
From “What Is to What If” – a thoroughly recommended book. ‘If we wait for governments, it will be too late. If we act as individuals, it will be too little. But if we act as communities, it might just be enough, and it might just be in time.’
