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Transport expert Robert Smith to contest Crewe by-election

Ending rail privatisation is a key issue for Green candidate.

Euro Parliament vote on new lobbying rules reveals extent of lobbyists' power, say Greens

Although the adopted proposal is a step in the right direction, requiring all lobbyists to register for the first time, it is far from guaranteeing full transparency

Euro Commission shies away from crucial decisions on GMOs

Application process for GM crops exposes incompetence of European Food Safety Authority

Human Rights campaign adopted by 'Global Greens' conference

I am delighted that the Human Rights Index has been adopted by the Global Greens, because now the campaign to get it adopted by the United Nations itself can start in earnest

Green MEP condemns poor treatment of vulnerable workers

The legal framework is failing to protect some of those most at risk of exploitation, including young people, foreign workers and agency workers who have no other prospects for employment

Green Euro-MP Urges Commission to say no to GMO on eve of crucial vote

I call on Commissioner Mandelson and his fellow Commissioners to put the wishes of Europeans above those of the agro-chemical industry by rejecting the request for permission to grow these new GM crops

Greens beat London squeeze to re-elect Jenny and Darren

Darren Johnson and Jenny Jones returned as AMs, Siân moves Greens up to fourth with record Mayoral vote.

Ramsay set to challenge Charles Clarke as Greens make important gains across the country

Cllr Adrian Ramsay is a real inspiration, and has the full backing of the party as he challenges Charles Clarke for the Norwich South Parliamentary seat at the next General Election.