I am proud to be able to speak, once again, in support of Benny Wenda and the rest of the Free West Papua movement in their brave and vital struggle for independence and democracy

This key event will explore what needs to be done in the international community to prevent such abuses and to halt the destruction of the great forests that we all depend upon for a stable climate

The Green Party had to stand. Someone had to stand up for civil liberties

Brown needs to take direct action on energy saving initiatives, where the Government will carry that financial burden and give people the assistance they need

It is disturbing, and deeply ironic, to see an out-and-out euro-sceptic MEP boasting about taking advantage of the Brussels expenses system, to the detriment of his Eastern Region constituents

I call on the UK government and the European Commission to learn the lessons of experience of GMOs on the ground and reject the notion that GM food is the answer

The UK Government has already made our country more vulnerable to attack by approving sites for the US Missile Defence system without any parliamentary debate

If you want Green policies, the only effective way to achieve them is to get Green Politicians

With this directive, irregular migrants can be detained up to 18 months even for reasons beyond their control, such as a lack of cooperation from their country of origin

“If we are at all serious about civil liberties and citizens’ rights, we must not allow the Charter to die.”