Climate change they say is the greatest challenge of our time and "only the Greens are determined to tackle it" by taking serious action to limit our emissions at home and fighting for a fair global deal that secures humanity’s shared future.
The Green Party say they will invest up to £80bn over the next Parliament in renewable generation and energy efficiency. They say real action on climate change will create jobs, reduce energy bills and make life better for ordinary people.
The Green Party say they stand for 'a fair economy that works for all' and they 'will end austerity' and 'restore the public sector, creating over one million good jobs that pay the Living Wage'. The Green Party also propose to introduce a Wealth Tax on the top 1%, a ‘Robin Hood Tax’ on the banks and crack down on tax dodging to raise £75bn a year by 2019.
The Green Party say they will 'take back our health service' by reversing the 'creeping privatisation' of our NHS and increasing health spending by £12bn a year. Healthcare they say must be publicly funded and free at the point of use.
The manifesto was launched by Natalie Bennett, Green Party Leader of England and Wales, and Caroline Lucas, who was elected as MP for Brighton Pavilion in 2010.
The Green Party say they stand for 'a fair economy that works for all' and they 'will end austerity' and 'restore the public sector, creating over one million good jobs that pay the Living Wage'. The Green Party also propose to introduce a Wealth Tax on the top 1%, a ‘Robin Hood Tax’ on the banks and crack down on tax dodging to raise £75bn a year by 2019.
The Green Party say they will 'take back our health service' by reversing the 'creeping privatisation' of our NHS and increasing health spending by £12bn a year. Healthcare they say must be publicly funded and free at the point of use.
The manifesto was launched by Natalie Bennett, Green Party Leader of England and Wales, and Caroline Lucas, who was elected as MP for Brighton Pavilion in 2010.
Natalie Bennett said: "Austerity has failed and we need a peaceful political revolution to get rid of it. Our manifesto is an unashamedly bold plan to create a more equal, more democratic society while healing the planet from the effects of an unstable, unsustainable economy.
"This manifesto presents the Green Party’s genuine alternative to our tired, business-as-usual politics. We desperately need a more equal society and the policies we announce today pave the way towards a brighter, fairer future for all." Ms Bennett added.
Caroline Lucas said: "We urgently need real leadership when it comes to tackling climate change - and that's what our manifesto delivers. From ending the scandal of cold homes to investing in a public transport system that puts the public first, our plans will make a positive difference to people's lives, create new jobs and help protect our environment."
"We have put investing in a greener future at the heart of our manifesto and only Green MPs will demand Parliament delivers change that reflects the scale of the climate problem." Ms Lucas added.
"This manifesto presents the Green Party’s genuine alternative to our tired, business-as-usual politics. We desperately need a more equal society and the policies we announce today pave the way towards a brighter, fairer future for all." Ms Bennett added.
Caroline Lucas said: "We urgently need real leadership when it comes to tackling climate change - and that's what our manifesto delivers. From ending the scandal of cold homes to investing in a public transport system that puts the public first, our plans will make a positive difference to people's lives, create new jobs and help protect our environment."
"We have put investing in a greener future at the heart of our manifesto and only Green MPs will demand Parliament delivers change that reflects the scale of the climate problem." Ms Lucas added.
The launch took place at the Arcola Theatre in Dalston, East London, at 10.00am
