House of Lords 8th July 2015 – Jenny’s response to government report on investigatory powers.
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School solar panels a new priority thanks to Jenny
1 June 2015
Solar panels will be a new priority for schools in London following Jenny Jones’ unanimous Greater London Assembly motion for funding to be made available in the Mayor’s 2015-16 budget. Continue reading “School solar panels a new priority thanks to Jenny”
I was on a database for domestic extremists
The government is proposing to defend freedom of speech by placing tough restrictions on people who have committed no crime, but whom they have labelled extremists.
This is not a new idea. I was until recently on a database for domestic extremists, despite having no convictions for any crime. The database included John Catt, an 89-year-old pensioner, who attended peace demonstrations with his sketch pad.
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Mayor issues first ‘high’ air pollution warning, now he needs to act
Mayor issues his first ‘high’ air pollution warning since he launched his Breathe Better Together campaign in January. The warning went out via Airtext and the LonGov twitter account to around ten thousand people, rather than the Boris Johnson account which has over a million followers.
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Jenny Jones campaigns for justice for killed cyclist
5th February 2015 – “Are cyclists protected by law?” Jones asks chief of police.
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The Surveillance State
January 2015 – Report by Jenny Jones finds that the police have “overreached and misused their powers, aided by illiberal legislation that is not fit for purpose”.
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Jenny quizzes London Mayor on undercover police engaging in sexual activity (video)
Greater London Assembly 10 December 2014
Jenny presses Mayor on whether police officers that have engaged in sex with targets have faced sanctions.
Footage: Jenny arrested during Occupy London protest
Jenny arrested during Occupy London protest
In October 2014 Jenny’s office was contacted by protesters complaining about heavy-handed police tactics during Occupy London demonstrations in Parliament square. Jenny went to see what was going on. Here’s what happened next.
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Green Party parliamentarians challenge GCHQ over controversial Tempora Programme
This article is taken from the Green Party website.
A procedural hearing in the legal case brought by Caroline Lucas MP and Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb against the Government, over claims that their communications continue to be intercepted by GCHQ, begun yesterday (July 1).
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Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb 