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25 May, 2020
by Andrew
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My time as a Green Party General Election Candidate

In 2010 I was Cllr David Blackburn’s Election Agent when he was the Green Party candidate for the Leeds West constituency in the General Election, which I’ve blogged about before. Five years later David didn’t want to stand again, and … Continue reading

8 May, 2010
by Andrew
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Election Fever

It’s a while since my last blog post. This is because since returning from the USA I have been busy with a combination of working around the house making improvements, and getting involved with local politics. Weeks of leafleting where … Continue reading

15 October, 2008
by Andrew
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Globalisation and a Green Alternative

Considering the global economic crisis that has been unfurling over the last few weeks, I guess it’s timely and appropriate that I’m currently reading the so far excellent book “Green Alternatives to Globalisation: A Manifesto” by Michael Woodin and Caroline … Continue reading

11 September, 2008
by Andrew
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Green light for Lucas promises a good deal more

Highlights of Dr Caroline Lucas’ first speech as Leader While most of the world’s attention is currently focused on a prominent election campaign in the United States, almost unnoticed in the Brunei Gallery of the School of Oriental and African … Continue reading