Greenwashing the Status Quo
The Tories’ weak climate plans offered Labour the perfect opportunity to propose a bold green agenda – but instead we got another sign that the party is shying away from tackling the urgent crises of our time.
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Lauren Townsend
Lauren Townsend is a trade union organiser and spokesperson for Labour for a Green New Deal.
It’s Time for Labour to Be Bold on the Airline Crisis
Coronavirus has cratered the airline industry, and its executives have responded by attacking workers. Labour needs a bold response – now is the time to argue for public ownership to save jobs and the climate.
Why I’m Running for Labour’s NEC
Lauren Townsend discusses her background organising low-paid workers, her campaign for Labour’s NEC – and how she plans to empower party members if she wins the seat.
Green Policies for the Working Class
Labour’s Green Industrial Revolution isn’t just about tackling climate change, it’s about improving the lives of working people – with quality public transport, well-paying jobs and cheaper energy.
A Green New Deal for Workers
As Britain’s trade union movement comes together at the TUC, it’s time to make the case for a Green New Deal that can save the planet and empower the working class.
Boris Johnson Will Be a Disaster for Working People
An opponent of the minimum wage who has spent his entire career bashing trade unions, Boris Johnson as Prime Minister will benefit only the rich.
Organising TGIs
There’s no future for trade unions without young workers, and recent campaigns in the hospitality sector show that they can be organised.