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Mitcham Gasworks
Since last summer, we have been engaging with residents living in the vicinity of the old Mitcham Gasworks site – listening to and helping to amplify the community’s views on a proposal by the developer, St William, to build housing on the site. More detail will be shared on this page in the week beginning…
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Ceasefire now!
Merton Greens have attended peace vigils and marches calling for the release of hostages and an end to the collective punishment of the Palestinian people. Statement issued by Merton Green Party in early January 2024 The Green Party has been calling for a full ceasefire in Gaza and the return of hostages since mid-October.…
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A visit from London Assembly Member Caroline Russell
At our public meeting in Merton Arts Space on 13th March, Caroline Russell (right), one of the Green Party’s three London Assembly Members, gave an inspiring account of her work. The meeting was chaired by Rachel Brooks (left), our parliamentary candidate for Wimbledon. Caroline spoke about her work on the Police and Crime Committee and…
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Merton and Wandsworth London Assembly hustings
Five hustings have been organised. Sustainable Merton, Merton Friends of the Earth and Merton Cycling Campaign: Thursday 11th April, 7.30pm, Merton Arts Space (at back of Wimbledon Library), Compton Road, SW19 7QA. Southfields Grid Residents’ Association: Tuesday 16th April, 7.45-9.15pm, St Barnabus Church, 146 Lavenham Road, SW18 5EP. The Battersea Society: Thursday…
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We are proud to introduce our London Assembly candidate for Merton and Wandsworth, Dr Pippa Maslin
Our London Assembly candidate for Merton and Wandsworth, Dr Pippa Maslin, was a state secondary school English teacher for thirteen years, and then a carer for her father and a media arts university tutor during the completion of her Ph.D. Following five years as a caseworker at a local Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation, which…
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A visit from our Mayoral candidate, Zoë Garbett
On 13th October 2023, our hardworking Mayoral candidate, Zoë Garbett, kindly came to Merton for a public meeting. Laying out her priorities and answering questions on a wide range of topics, she impressed the audience with her vast knowledge of the key issues faced by Londoners and her notable passion to improve life in the…
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Make Votes Matter
Under First Past the Post, not every vote is equal, meaning that a healthy democracy, where political diversity and collaboration is embraced, is out of reach. The Green Party has long argued for the much-needed evolution of our electoral system. We believe that Proportional Representation is fairer than First Past the Post and makes political…
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Welcome to our new website
Welcome to our new website, which we aim to grow over the next few months.