18 July 2025 / 18 July 2025 by Plymouth Green Party
Why there are there are no winners following the Directly Elected Mayor Referendum We’re pleased that Plymouth has rejected the push to further centralise power in the hands of a mayor. But we can’t ignore the low turnout, or how close the result was. Unfortunately, Plymouth residents didn’t see a hopeful or transformative choice on […]
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15 July 2025 / 15 July 2025 by Plymouth Green Party
Whether you call them a mayor or a leader, putting more power in one person’s hands won’t fix Plymouth’s problems. Councillor Lauren McLay outlines a different path forward for our city – one rooted in our communities, not in power. Whichever way Thursday’s mayoral referendum goes, Plymouth is being asked to believe that one person […]
8 July 2025 / 8 July 2025 by Plymouth Green Party
The Plymouth Green Party has criticised the Government’s Welfare Reform Bill for failing to account for the needs of veterans – particularly younger ones – warning it risks withdrawing vital support from those medically discharged or struggling with the transition to civilian life. The Bill proposes significant changes to the Universal Credit system, including removing […]
30 June 2025 / 30 June 2025 by Plymouth Green Party
Green Party Councillor Lauren McLay has written to Plymouth’s three MPs – Luke Pollard, Fred Thomas, and Rebecca Smith – urging them to vote against the Government’s proposed cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and the Universal Credit Health Component. These changes threaten to strip vital support from thousands of disabled people, push families further […]