This picnic is not just for Green Party members. It is for supporters, community leaders, volunteers, campaigners, families, people curious about the Green movement, and anyone who wants to help create a fairer and greener future.
Join us as we bring people together, strengthen our networks, and continue building a movement that reflects the rich diversity of Kent and Medway.
Everyone will be welcome. We hope to see you there.
The national Green Party has released a video for Refugee Week (see on Bluesky) affirming our commitment to supporting those fleeing from persecution, war and disaster. Amid the lies and division stoked by others, we are determined to uphold the promises outlined in our 2024 manifesto:
An end to the hostile environment.
An end to the minimum income requirements for spouses of those holding work visas.
Safe routes to sanctuary for those fleeing persecution.
The dysfunctional Home Office to be replaced with a new Department of Migration, separating this function from the criminal justice system.
An end to immigration detention for all migrants unless they are a danger to public safety.
Abolition of the ‘no recourse to public funds’ condition that exacerbates social, economic, and racial inequalities.
Those seeking asylum and protection to be permitted to work while their application is being decided.
Anyone else tired of the inflammatory headlines and misinformation about immigration? Here’s our summary of some of the most important facts and figures, so we can all be informed and fight back against divisive anti-immigrant comments.
Young Greens of East Berkshire Green Party have cut through the chaff of divisive rhetoric, ragebaiting AI slop, and fear mongering headlines. This set of infographics reflects how a moral panic about young people is itself divisive rhetoric pushed by elites who fear upcoming people who #GoGreen and seek a policy agenda that supports the majority empathetically. 💚
Alt text is included. Reference links depicted in the final slide have been added below.
Statement by the five Green MPs on yesterday’s attack in Golders Green. (Source)
The vile antisemitic attack in Golders Green yesterday morning was absolutely horrific. Our five Green MPs have released the following statement:
“Hate like this is becoming normalised. This sentiment was echoed on all sides of the House when ministers gave MPs an update in Parliament today, which we were pleased to hear. We welcome the Government’s commitment to replacing the ambulances and maintaining a visible policing presence in Jewish communities.
“No one should feel unsafe because of who they are, their faith, or where they live. We must stand firmly against antisemitism in all its forms, wherever it appears.
“We need to make sure all communities feel safe and protected. Now is the time for solidarity with our Jewish friends and family. We cannot allow fear or extremism to divide us. Our communities are strengthened by our diversity and when people are unable to live in peace then we are all much worse off.”
Green policies are for #PeoplePoweredPolitics, tackling local affordability concerns, concerns that councillors CAN actually impact.
Our Green candidate, Margate’s Councillor Rob Yates, has personally investigated Southern Water through submitting Freedom of Information requests revealing the number of times the company had breached its environmentally damaging and dangerous permit boundary through pumping sewage into the sea. Rob states: “Privatisation without competition is exploitation. England and Wales are the only country in the world with a fully privatised water industry – now is the time to reverse Thatcherism.”
Councillor Yates has also reached an agreement with Southern Water that Thanet residents will be put on the Social Tariff data sharing scheme, which could benefit 3,000 Thanet residents with an extra £200 a year. Southern Water have now agreed to fast-track the data sharing agreement, automatically saving thousands of pounds for Thanet residents, and a year earlier than planned.
#GoGreen for Cliftonville on April 9th. Vote for Councillor Rob Yates.
![Slide 9-2 of East Berkshire Young Greens' infographic set on migration. Title: Asylum Support. Text: Asylum seekers get £49.18 per week - or £9.95 if they are provided with housing (which they cannot choose). Hostel-style accommodation, hotels, barges or former army barracks are used as asylum housing. Despite claims of 'free iPhones' or that people are 'living it up' in asylum hotels, this is often the reality of asylum housing: [Images of cramped, small rooms and poor-quality meals follow.]](https://kentgreens.tabulon.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/img09-2.jpg)
