Resist economic globalisation and privatisation. Revive UK manufacturing for a balanced economy. Technology transfer to assist poorer countries to develop sustainably.
Zero Waste – by 2020, nothing
landfilled or incinerated, everything recycled – would create 50,000 UK jobs.
Radical strategy to stop
climate change – currently the biggest threat to Europe’s economy. 30% cut in
emissions by 2020. Coordinate a Smart Energy strategy at all levels of
government.
Rapid phase-out of nuclear
power and nuclear reprocessing. Massive investment in energy efficiency and
non-nuclear renewables, including support for solar power systems and micro
wind turbines for households and public buildings.
Discourage roadbuilding and
airport expansions, and redirect funds into integrated public transport plus
better provision for disabled people, pedestrians and cyclists.
End UK aviation’s £9 billion
annual tax-break through tax reforms
including an EU-wide aviation fuel tax.
Ban GMOs. Redirect
agricultural subsidies to support cheaper organic food plus smaller-scale
farms, as these support more jobs and more wildlife per acre.
No single currency. No further
centralisation of economic or political power. No EU army.
Nuclear weapon-free EU. No
arms sales to aggressive or oppressive regimes. EU to restrain US-UK
warmongering and promote peaceful solutions including weapons inspections and
peace-keeping forces.