By Cllr Rob White
Greens were shocked and appalled by Frank Hester’s comments about Diane Abbott.
It’s clear that racists are funding the Tory Party to the tune of millions of pounds. No wonder they fail to call this out for what it is – a vile racist and misogynist attack on a woman who made history by becoming Britain’s first Black woman MP and who has had a remarkable political career.
The Green Party stands in solidarity with Diane Abbott and all Black women.
Nobody should have to face the abuse and threats she is subject to.
Labour wants the Conservative Party to return the £10m donation – to a man guilty of racism and misogyny.
As Greens we challenge the Conservative Party to donate the sum it has received from Hester to some of the many anti-racism and domestic violence campaigns around the country that are doing such valuable work.
That would demonstrate the Tories are genuinely concerned about fighting racism and misogyny.
Spotlight on Green candidate for Katesgrove Kate Nikulina
Local campaigner Kate Nikulina is standing at the Katesgrove Ward council election in May. Kate lives in the ward, teaches English to refugees and works in logistics.
She says: “It would be an honour to represent Katesgrove Ward. I have been campaigning in the ward for the last three years. We have worked hard on rubbish problems, tackling antisocial behaviour and improving housing.
“If elected in May I will keep working for a fairer, greener town.”
Kate Nikulina welcomes tree planting in Katesgrove and across the town
Greens, Katesgrove Residents Association and others have suggested Katesgrove tree planting locations to the council.
Trees are going in across the town and in Katesgrove will be planted on: Elgar Road South, Elizabeth Walk, Home Farm Close, Katesgrove Lane, Mount Pleasant, Dorothy, Pell, South, and Whitley streets.
Kate Nikulina says: “Thanks to everyone who has suggested tree locations. We will keep working to double the tree cover in Reading and for a greener Katesgrove.
Greens are the second largest party in Reading
As the main opposition party on Labour-run Reading Council Green councillors will continue to work constructively to get the best for Reading residents. There are now seven Green Party councillors and we are now two councillors ahead of the Conservatives. We will keep working hard all year round on the issues that matter to residents.
If you’re keen on being part of the change in Reading, get involved and help us make Reading fairer, greener and cleaner: reading.greenparty.org.uk/get-involved
By Green Party councillor Rob White, leader of the main opposition group on Reading Borough Council
