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Gavin Hawkton Criticises Labour’s Delay for Green Prosperity Fund

Gavin Hawkton, Prospective parliamentary candidate for Carlisle has expressed deep concern and disappointment regarding the decision by the shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to delay the planned delivery of a green prosperity fund. The fund was initially aimed at £28 billion a year investing in green jobs and insulation. Gavin says: “This U-turn is another broken […]

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Green Party raise alarm over the state of our waterways

Research has found that harmful chemicals have been found in 81% of our rivers and lakes. Of 1,006 river and lake sites with data, 814 were found to have toxic chemical mixtures, according to analysis of data collected by the government’s Environment Agency. When mixed these chemical cocktails have a disastrous impact on water species […]

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Greens welcome legal challenge into coal mine

On 19 May 2023, a High Court judge gave the go ahead for two legal challenges over the government’s decision to grant planning permission for the proposed new coal mine in West Cumbria.   Carlisle Green Party parliamentary candidate Gavin Hawkton welcomed the judge’s announcement:   “Beyond the clear environmental concerns, arguments in favor of […]

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Green Party candidate to provide a “genuine alternative” at the next general election

The Green Party have selected Gavin Hawkton as its candidate for Carlisle at the next general election. Speaking after his selection, Gavin said: “I’m delighted to have the backing of members and I’m looking forward to providing voters with a genuine alternative at the next general election”. “Whether it’s the broken pledges by Keir Starmer or a […]

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Greens plan to create thousands of jobs through retrofit revolution

Greens plan to create thousands of jobs through retrofit revolution Carlisle Green Party has called for a massive programme to create secure, well-paid jobs by insulating thousands of homes in Cumbria. In the run up to the local elections in May, the party has said there has never been a more important moment to elect […]

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Carlisle Greens calls on the government to allow councils and communities to help Ukrainian refugees

● Greens issue warning that lack of government leadership and support is preventing councils from helping refugees ● Carlisle City Councillor Helen Davison: “Councils and their constituents all over the country are ready to step up for Ukrainian refugees, just like they were for Afghan refugees. But the biggest barrier is this Conservative government” Carlisle Green Party has called on the […]

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Green Party call for resignation of new Tory councillor Jo Ellis-Williams

Media notice – for immediate dispatch   Carlisle & District Green Party have called for Parklands and Harraby South Carlisle City Councillor to resign immediately from the local authority. Jo Ellis-Williams announced her defection from the Labour Party to join the Conservatives in a statement on Friday morning.   Gavin Hawkton, Chair of the Carlisle […]

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