HOW VIABLE ARE THE GREEN PARTY AS AN ELECTORAL FORCE?
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he Green Party of England and Wales, often abbreviated to ‘the Green Party’ and established in 1990, is a UK political party which champions environmentalism combined with left-wing economics and progressive social policies. You’ve probably heard of them. In a magazine about climate change, the Greens are at the forefront of those politically committed to tackling the issues facing the environment today. But how viable are they as an electoral force? Fundamentally, the Green Party’s deal is mostly all about the environment. Specifically, ‘to end the system that keeps hurting the environment and all of us who rely on it – and to build a better alternative.’ The 12
Green political programme is based on ten pillars which elected Greens will strive to implement. These are: • • • • • • • • • •
Save the environment Green our land Protect animal life Challenge privilege End discrimination Champion international friendships Liberate our working lives Unleash our creative power Embed collective kindness in our society Deliver quality of life for all
CLIMATE CHANGE
