Charity Commission report criticises Mermaids’ Governance

Calls for transparency and alignment with Cass Review In a long-awaited report published on October 24, 2024, the Charity Commission has concluded that the charity Mermaids “was not governed to the expected standards” over several years. For many who have followed Mermaids with concern, these findings come as little surprise. Mermaids, founded in 1995 by … Read more

End the speculation: publish the legal advice

The ongoing controversy surrounding the Green Party’s refusal to publish the Bates Wells legal advice has reached a point where transparency is not just a preference—it’s a necessity. Earlier this week, we reported on the Green Party’s failure to follow its own legal advice. Now, in an unsettling twist, a key figure within the Party’s … Read more

£1,000,000 legal fees over four years

Will members hold GPEW to account at the AGM on 9 November? The Green Party has spent £1,000,000 on legal fees over the last four years, according to a report in PoliticsHome of the joint meeting between Green Party Executive (GPEx) and Green Party Regional Council (GPRC) on Tuesday 8 October 2024. Most of it has … Read more

Turning the tide: Internal conflict and calls for reform in the Green Party

Last week may turn out to have been a turning point in the reform of The Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW) as it faces increasing internal conflict, largely over its controversial disciplinary procedures, which have led to over 20 recent expulsions and suspensions, particularly of members with “gender-critical” views. Recent events highlight the … Read more

The Hounding of Shahrar Ali

By any measure Shahrar Ali is a significant figure in the Green Party of England and Wales. He was the deputy leader from 2014 – 2016, has stood as a parliamentary candidate many times, was recently a candidate for the London Assembly and has been the party spokesperson for policing. However he also believes in … Read more

Green Party Conference 2024 Summary

Greens in Exile gain momentum at Green Party conference in Manchester Before the Green Party of England and Wales conference 2024 at Manchester Central we put out a press release about our protest where Jude English of Greens in Exile and a former Bristol City Councillor said: “We want Greens to come and talk to us outside … Read more