Just a short post to announce that I have decided to stand as a Green Party candidate for the local council in their forthcoming elections. [...]

As long as it remains socially acceptable for the sole objective of a night out to be to get absolutely blitzed by bingeing on alcohol, then our society will be left to pick-up the tab for the inevitable consequences.

Whilst there is no denying that we need to replace our carbon-based energy dependency with clean alternatives. I can’t help wondering; just how clean is nuclear energy?

We have all been given a ‘flash-forward’ glimpse of the unsustainability of capitalism’s all-consuming greed. The recent recession, which has been felt around the world shows just how quickly our illusion of wealth, power and solidity can crumble. It’s only a hint of what may be to come.

Trafigura drops bid to gag Guardian over MP’s question

Why is our press being prevented from reporting the proceedings of our elected representatives?

Listen! Hear that? That soft noise, brushing at the edge of your consciousness? That is the sound of footsteps. Just one pair in a billion [...]

Democracy works best when people are activists. When passionate people take part in active debate and, yes even protest. The freedom to do so is fundamental to the democratic principle.

Pig Business reveals the truth behind the BOGOF specials, showing the impact intensive pig-farming is having on the quality of our food, the environment, and the health and welfare of agricultural communities.

Democracy I say, with a big D, not the emasculated turn up and vote once every half decade watered down lukewarm syrup little-d democracy we have been lulled into.