Chants of “Change your diet for the planet, EAT THE RICH!” echo through Newcastle city centre this valentines day as another climate protest hits the streets. Lead by international students of Newcastle and Northumbria universities, the movement called ‘Friday for Freedom’ was inspired by teenage activist Greta Thunburg and saw […]
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General Election candidates discuss food bank crisis as Sunderland public raise thousands
The region’s MP candidates have spoken out ahead of this week’s General Election after a local fundraiser saw over £16k raised for two Sunderland foodbanks. This week Roker Report, an online site dedicated to Sunderland AFC, raised a phenomenal £16k for Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen and Sunderland Foodbank after fans […]
Green Party will not stand in North of Tyne mayoral election
The Green Party have announced that they will not be putting forward a candidate for the North of Tyne Mayoral elections, citing costs and the democratic merit of the election as reasons. Of the other parties, Jamie Driscoll defeated Nick Forbes, leader of Newcastle City Council, to become the Labour […]
Natalie Bennett launches Sunderland Young Greens
Natalie Bennett launched the first political university society, Sunderland Young Greens, at the University of Sunderland on Friday (January 29). Ms Bennett attended the launch event to support the group in their campaign for a “fairer, greener world”. The group has also been set up to help elect Green Party supporters of […]