In their own wordsI am proud and honoured to have been selected for a byelection in the constituency where I have lived and worked for much of the past 20 years.
I love this place and so do the people whose doors I’ve knocked on in recen…
I am proud and honoured to have been selected for a byelection in the constituency where I have lived and worked for much of the past 20 years.
I love this place and so do the people whose doors I’ve knocked on in recent days – but it can be even better. I know times are tough in Holborn and St Pancras. My story of constant moving around flats is such a common story for Londoners – and I know many people here are really struggling right now. I’ll fight to turn this around.
Greens are underdogs here but we have the momentum – and I know we can achieve a historic victory in one of Labour’s safest seats. We will fight a positive campaign on the issues we know people care about, and to put as much pressure as we can on Labour to lower bills, for much more affordable housing and rent controls, to reduce massive wealth inequality and to make sure Labour don’t back down on climate action by allowing more North Sea drilling.
If elected, I will fight every day, in this constituency and in the Houses of Parliament, for the things people care about. Against injustice and on the side of ordinary people, not big money and the powerful.
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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged a wealth tax of 1% a year on assets above £10 million and 2% above £1 billion.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
A Wealth Tax of 1% annually on assets above £10 million and of 2% on assets above £1bn.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Creating a Fairer, Greener Economy, 12 June 2024
A Wealth Tax of 1% annually on assets above £10 million and of 2% on assets above £1bn.
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What they say Source: Manifesto
The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to remove the Upper Earnings Limit on National Insurance, so higher earners pay the main rate on all earnings (relevant to higher-income households).
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Removing the Upper Earnings Limit that restricts the amount of National Insurance paid by high earners.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: £60,000 to £100,000 or over £100,000.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Creating a Fairer, Greener Economy, 12 June 2024
Removing the Upper Earnings Limit that restricts the amount of National Insurance paid by high earners.
A tax on earnings paid by workers and employers, which also builds entitlement to the state pension.
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Says he will campaign to put pressure on the government to lower bills and to reduce wealth inequality.
In their exact words Source: Own words
to put as much pressure as we can on Labour to lower bills, for much more affordable housing and rent controls, to reduce massive wealth inequality and to make sure Labour don’t back down on climate action by allowing more North Sea drilling.
Sourced: Statement to voters: Zack Polanski
to put as much pressure as we can on Labour to lower bills, for much more affordable housing and rent controls, to reduce massive wealth inequality and to make sure Labour don’t back down on climate action by allowing more North Sea drilling.
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Says he will campaign for much more affordable housing and for rent controls.
In their exact words Source: Own words
to put as much pressure as we can on Labour to lower bills, for much more affordable housing and rent controls, to reduce massive wealth inequality and to make sure Labour don’t back down on climate action by allowing more North Sea drilling.
Sourced: Statement to voters: Zack Polanski
to put as much pressure as we can on Labour to lower bills, for much more affordable housing and rent controls, to reduce massive wealth inequality and to make sure Labour don’t back down on climate action by allowing more North Sea drilling.
The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged a legal framework supporting the rights of people struggling with their mental health.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Elected Greens will press for: A legal framework that supports the rights of those struggling with their mental health to be respected and to live fulfilling lives.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Building a Fairer, Healthier Country, 12 June 2024
Elected Greens will press for: A legal framework that supports the rights of those struggling with their mental health to be respected and to live fulfilling lives.
The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to raise public subsidy for rail and bus travel to £10bn a year by the end of the parliament, with free bus travel for under-18s.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Increase annual public subsidies for rail and bus travel to £10bn by the end of the next Parliament, with free bus travel for under-18s.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Transport, 12 June 2024
Increase annual public subsidies for rail and bus travel to £10bn by the end of the next Parliament, with free bus travel for under-18s.
The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to sign the UN nuclear-weapons prohibition treaty and cancel Trident.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Push for the UK to sign the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) and following this to immediately begin the process of dismantling our nuclear weapons, cancelling the Trident programme and removing all foreign nuclear weapons from UK soil.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener World, 12 June 2024
Push for the UK to sign the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) and following this to immediately begin the process of dismantling our nuclear weapons, cancelling the Trident programme and removing all foreign nuclear weapons from UK soil.
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What they say Source: Manifesto
The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to reform eligibility tests such as PIP and end what it calls the unfair targeting of carers and disabled people on benefits (relevant to households with a disabled member or a carer).
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Reform intrusive eligibility tests like PIP and the unfair targeting of carers and disabled people on benefits.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: someone is disabled or has a long-term condition.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Social Support, 12 June 2024
Reform intrusive eligibility tests like PIP and the unfair targeting of carers and disabled people on benefits.
Personal Independence Payment: a benefit for extra costs caused by long-term illness or disability. It is not means-tested and does not depend on working.
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Every candidate's page has the same structure and the same cards, in the same order. Previous candidacies on Democracy Club’s records (9): gla.a.2024-05-02; Westminster council, Churchill ward (by-election); gla.a.2021-05-06; gla.c.west-central.2021-05-06; UK Parliament, Cities Of London And Westminster; Westminster council, Lancaster Gate ward (by-election); Westminster council, Marylebone High Street ward; gla.c.barnet-and-camden.2016-05-05; gla.a.2016-05-05.
