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

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

Regional Council Urgently Needs a Change of Eastern Rep

Green Party Eastern Region is holding an election for a Regional Council Representative (who must be a man or non-binary person). Nominations close at 23:59 on Thursday 19 September 2024. The election arises due to the current rep, Ben Foley, being up for re-election. “Green Party members in the Eastern Region may be interested to … Read more

Exile Deborah Fink

I joined the Green Party in January 2010 and never had any problems until Autumn 2018. Until then, I was an active member and a three time local election candidate, London Social Officer, member of the conferences committee and regular leafleter in my local party. I was admired as a Jew who is very critical … Read more