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What does Cllr Lambert stand for

Which Green Party policies does Councillor Lambert stand for?- Legalisation of all drugs?- Open borders?- Abolition of the ‘no recourse to public funds’ condition for all migrants?- A ban on private landlords?- Even more carbon taxes?- Phase out of all nuclear power generation?- Immediate dismantling of the UK's nuclear weapons?- An increase in international aid?- Votes for 16-year-olds and all residents irrespective of status?- A move to a 4-day working week?- Reinstatement of funding for UNRWA in Israel?

Steve Chilcott ● 1d12 Comments

Graham,Guy is standing for office in Brentford. He has joined a political party rather than stand as independent, so it is perfectly legitimate to ask him about the policies of that party as they would likely affect his stance on local issues of concern to the council.  This is an important part of our democratic process.

Andy Herrick ● 23m

SteveGuys got his weaknesses like the all of us, from what i see he has put some effort in and has a regular dialogue with folk on this forumI'd personally find it a little more valuable if you put more energy into promoting your efforts for this community in a structured way and outlining what you stand for.Dont get me wrong the attack on guy raises a wee smile, but ultimately your the one looking like a bit of a .....

Graham Cooper ● 2h

This quote is from an article about the Wales Green party:https://www.secularism.org.uk/news/2023/11/wales-green-party-drops-pledge-to-ban-non-stun-slaughter"The motion was proposed by party leader Anthony Slaughter"Clearly a blatant move to gain the support of Muslim voters.  It is not inclusivity (whatever that means), it is sectarianism.

Andy Herrick ● 6h

What, inclusivity for chickens and cows?

Steve Chilcott ● 20h

Since the Greens are unlikely to be running Hounslow - they haven’t even got enough candidates for all wards at the moment - it is unlikely that any pledge from Lambert and his new chums will carry any weight.

Simon Hayes ● 21h

“Green Party has dropped its pledge to ban non-stun slaughter, moving towards a position that prioritizes inclusivity and avoids discrimination against minority religious practices. This reversal reflects a shift from a previous 2021 stance”

Paul Tucker ● 22h

I'd say sourcing of food for council run establishments is a local issue.  Should the council lead the way by following ethically sound animal welfare policies? On the face of it the Green Party manifesto commits to this.  I'd like to hear a confirmation from our Green candidates.

Andy Herrick ● 22h

That’s so far outside any influence he might ever have you might as well vote for Ronald MacDonald.As others have posted, local elections should be about local issues. They won’t be truthful about what they really intend to do, otherwise nobody would vote for them.

Simon Hayes ● 22h

From the Green Party manifesto 2024 "A complete ban on close confinement in cages and the deliberate and unnecessary mutilation of farm animals"If Cllr Lambert can confirm there will be no exceptions to this and will therefore include non stun slaughter - I will vote for him in the local election.

Andy Herrick ● 23h

Would people agree that elected councillors who change their party affiliation mid-way through their term should resign and face a new election - it doesn't seem very honourable, having been elected to represent one party, to then foist a new set of policies that had never been voted for? And yes, I would extend this to MPs also.

Marcia King ● 1d

National Issues aside,What locally ?  That's what these coming elections are about, not the easy distraction of national Govt which the media so loves to hype when local elections come up.Interesting that several parties are more concerned whit global issues and try to brush off local issues as  "So very First World "No wonder so few vote.And there is a lot of silence about real issues and what is really being planned for our local districts.

Raymond Havelock ● 1d

He will do whatever he is told to do as he did with the Labour Party and those ridiculous LTNs which were opposed by an overwhelming majority of residents. He is just a yes man. Residents’ concerns mean nothing to him.

Paul Tucker ● 1d

Judging from his latest blog he stands for ‘do as I say, not as I do’ party.A 230 mile round trip to Dorset in his car for a lovely day out. Not very Green.Perhaps it was an essential journey for his well-being, although he should have used public transport.

Simon Hayes ● 1d