Caroline Lucas

On 7 December, world leaders and negotiators will meet in Copenhagen to discuss the future of our planet. As the debate intensifies, the New Statesman’s panel of environmental experts have chosen their heroes and villains – politicians, activists, companies and institutions.

Green Party leader Caroline Lucas has sent a personal message of support to Lance Corporal Joe Glenton, who was arrested yesterday on charges of desertion following his refusal to return to fight in Afghanistan - and for his appearance at an anti-war demonstration last month.

The One Thousand - London's most influential people

The European Parliament and the EU Council (representing national governments) last night agreed on a compromise text regarding the protection of internet users’ rights in cases of alleged copyright infringement via online file-sharing.

27 October 2009 - Commenting on the possibility of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair running for the Presidency of the EU, South East Euro-MP and Green Party leader Caroline Lucas said:

VentnorBlog catches up with Caroline Lucas as she visits ex-Vestas workers on the 'Magic Roundabout'.

Caroline Lucas, the leader of the Green party has campaigned on environmental issues for 20 years. In a live Q&A, she invites questions about the party's objectives at the Copenhagen climate change…

12 October 2009 - Commenting on BAA’s decision to halt plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, Dr Caroline Lucas MEP said:

08 October 2009 - The Green Party Leader and MEP for Kent and the South East today welcomed the decision by energy giant E.On to suspend its plans to build a new coal fired power station at Kingsnorth.

23 September 2009 - Dr Caroline Lucas, Green Euro-MP for the South East of England, has been named as the new President of the European Parliament’s cross-party Animal Welfare Intergroup.