Karine Polwart
Archive for February, 2007
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LOTHIANS MSP: FAIRTRADE SUCCESS SHOWS SCOTS WANT TRADE JUSTICE – need to tackle exploitation of Scottish producers
Posted on February 26, 2007 | No CommentsThe growth of the Fairtrade market is an important first step towards trade justice, Greens said today at the start of Fairtrade Fortnight as they highlighted the success of Lothians projects. However, there is still a long way to go to achieve global trade justice,... -
Greens “true party of equality” in Edinburgh
Posted on February 26, 2007 | No CommentsThe Greens are the true party of equality in Edinburgh, it will be claimed today. -
Greens hit out at “woeful” voter information campaign
Posted on February 22, 2007 | No CommentsLocal democracy is being undermined by lack of information from public authorities.  That’s the message from Edinburgh Green Party with only 10 weeks to go before the May elections. -
Forth oil transfer company misleads Parliament on oil spill record
Posted on February 22, 2007 | No CommentsThe company planning to carry out ship to ship oil transfers in the Firth of Forth was responsible for spilling around 35,000 gallons of oil in the Gulf of Mexico – but failed to disclose the information when providing official evidence to Parliament. More -
LABOUR IS PAST ITS SELL-BY-DATE – NOT STADIUM, SAYS GREEN
Posted on February 21, 2007 | No CommentsA former athlete standing for the Greens in the forthcoming city council election has condemned plans to demolish Meadowbank Stadium and move facilities for athletes to the other side of the city. [1] -
GREEN MSP URGES ACTION ON WATER OF LEITH FLOOD PROTECTION
Posted on February 20, 2007 | No Commentsbudget to protect vulnerable communities slashed Green Lothians MSP Mark Ballard today attacked the Scottish Executive for halving this year’s budget for flood prevention across Scotland. Ministers claim this is partly due to problems with obtaining planning permission for schemes such as the Water of... -
EXECUTIVE MUST SPEAK UP FOR LOTHIANS POST OFFICES – concern continues as local MSP marks National PO Week
Posted on February 19, 2007 | No CommentsThe crucial role of post offices in local communities is being highlighted in Parliament by Lothians Green MSP Mark Ballard at the start of National Post Office Week (February 19-23). (1) Mr Ballard has challenged Executive ministers to come out fighting on behalf of Scottish... -
Edinburgh Greens target student votes
Posted on February 19, 2007 | No CommentsEdinburgh Greens are urging students to make a crucial difference in May’s elections. And to ensure that the Green message is heard loud and clear the party is launching a new student newsletter today (Monday 19 February).
