Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, former leader & co-leader
@TheGreenParty
, Mum of 2. Published & promoted by Caroline Lucas, Green Party, c/o PO Box 78066 London
As the UK becomes more divided, England has re-emerged as a potent force in culture & politics. To counter rise of the populist Right, we need more compelling stories of a fairer, greener, more inclusive country. My new book, Another England, is out now
We need more funding for palliative care but even best care can’t help everyone. So we also need a strictly safeguarded law on
#AssistedDying
to give dying people choice in their last days.
@TheGreenParty
manifesto will back a change in the law - I hope other parties will too
NEW: The Green Party’s outgoing MP
@CarolineLucas
has told
@BylineTimes
she believes several Green MPs will be elected in the next general election, saying that her party will put pressure on Keir Starmer’s Labour to be “bolder, braver and better”
85% of people in
#Brighton
Pavilion support
#AssistedDying
and my inbox is full of heartbreaking emails from constituents upset at how badly our current laws let dying people down. In today's debate, I'll be speaking up for them and people across the country in calling for change
Last week, I had the pleasure of joining the wonderful
@mrjamesob
for a proper chat about my new book
#AnotherEngland
, growing up, going green and my time in Parliament. What was my biggest regret? Find out here:
In today's debate on Assisted Dying, I'll be backing a change in the law at the earliest opportunity. MPs have the power to make Britain a better place to die - my piece in the
@Daily_Express
on why we should take it 👇
@dignityindying
The support available for people with mental health problems in this country is woeful. Rather than address that, the Tories are trying to deny the problem even exists as an excuse to provide even less support than before. Disgraceful attack on the most vulnerable.
"The problem may be the Conservatives have run a health service that can't support the people that need support?'
@bbcnickrobinson
questions Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride, as the government announces a consultation into Personal Independence Payments.
#R4Today
“Home Office to detain asylum seekers across UK in shock Rwanda operation” - is there no end to the performative cruelty of this obscene, inhumane Govt? So much misery just for electoral advantage? On election day, show them Britain is better than this
Huge congrats to all involved 🎉 I was honoured to support this funding bid for the incredible synagogue in Middle Street. Hoping that one day this beautiful part of
#Brighton
's history will be open once again for our Jewish communities & the wider city
Well, that’s a wrap after more than six years at
@theCCCuk
. It has been a wonderful privilege.
The handle of this account will change shortly, but please continue to follow. I’ll keep tweeting on climate when I move across to
@thecarbontrust
from next week.
🙏
Next Monday, MPs will debate Assisted Dying thanks to huge support from the general public. It's time to build compassion into our laws and allow Assisted Dying. If you agree, demonstrate your support ahead of the debate by signing the petition:
Can’t be put more simply: Greens would scrap Ofsted. Keeping single-word ratings? I can’t believe what I am reading this morning. I grew up with teachers and have governed a wonderful school and this is not serving better standards.
My rating of this Government: Inadequate.
Councillors reinstated three workers sacked by managers - and interfered behind the scenes. Now councillors are to be excluded from disciplinary hearings. The move follows reports on the toxic culture at the Cityclean rubbish and recycling service ...
Today
@bhcitynews
revealed further details of "political interference" from
@bhlabour
Cllrs in HR process at
@BrightonHoveCC
, which allowed bullying & harassment to continue at CityClean
Labour are refusing to investigate who the Cllrs are or provide answers to important qs 🧵👇
Great bill from
@richardburgon
in Parliament today to ban MPs profiting from links with oil & gas companies & divest MP pension fund from fossil fuels. As I said in my debate on this in Jan, we must kick fossil fuels out of politics. This is a good start!
Ban on industrial activities like oil drilling in historic Global Oceans Treaty is vital for marine wildlife to recover & thrive - yet UK is delaying ratification. Today's debate in Parliament must see them get it done before general election - time is running out🌊
@GreenpeaceUK