Greens demand answers on what Brexit will mean for Brighton and Hove – and call for ratification referendum 18th December 2017 by 18 December 2017 Local Green Councillors will this week demand a ratification referendum on Brexit as part of proposals seeking greater clarification on the impact any ‘Brexit deal’ will have on Brighton and Hove. Proposals being put to a meeting of Full Council this Thursday 14th December from the Greens will ask the Council […] Read more » Brexit
Green success as local Council formally backs call for Brexit ‘final deal’ referendum 15th December 2017 / 31st March 2019 by 15 December 2017 Brighton and Hove City Council becomes first in country to vote in support of ratification referendum Brighton and Hove city Council has become the first in the UK to endorse a call for a referendum to ratify any final deal on Brexit after a proposal from the Green Group of Councillors received […] Read more » Brexit
Article 50 – our exit from the E.U now underway 31st March 2017 by hannahclare The triggering of Article 50 will put Brighton and Hove and the country into a state of uncertainty. The Conservative government is pursuing an extreme exit from the European Union with no assurances on the environment, workers’ rights or, as the so-called ‘party of business’, even trade. Brighton and Hove City council now faces a […] Read more » Brexit
Greens call on Council to maintain workers’ rights and environment post-Brexit 21st July 2016 by Green councillors have submitted a motion to the next meeting of Brighton and Hove City Council on Thursday, requesting that the council maintain existing protections for workers and the environment in the event of the UK leaving the EU. Greens say while they respect the outcome of the referendum nationally, steps should be taken that […] Read more » Brexit
BLOG: Stand together 29th June 2016 by “I was at the count for the referendum in the Corn Exchange and walked out of it early on Friday morning with a very sad feeling. I moved here from Ireland and have lived and worked in this country for more than half of my adult life and it really felt that this was […] Read more » Brexit
Greens say Brighton & Hove must shine brighter in face of division 24th June 2016 by hannahclare Greens vow to fight for workers and the environment after Brexit win June 24th, 2016 Green Councillors in Brighton and Hove have vowed to fight against a “bonfire of regulations” which could be seen following the EU referendum result to leave the EU. Greens say they will oppose any weakening of environmental protection or worker’s […] Read more » Brexit
BLOG: Why I am voting to stay in the EU 10th June 2016 by At this time of year I look longingly at the sea, waiting for a hot day to take my first dip. As someone who loves swimming off Brighton beach as well as in nearby rivers, I value the direct contact with nature this gives me. Last year a mackerel leapt out the water beside […] Read more » Brexit
Green Party launches regional ‘Greener In’ campaign in Brighton 2nd April 2016 by The Green Party launched its regional ‘Greener In’ campaign this morning in Brighton, highlighting how vital Green supporters in the South East will be in order to win the vote for the UK to stay in the EU. Brighton Pavilion MP Caroline Lucas was joined on Brighton beachfront today by the Green Party MEP […] Read more » Brexit