New analysis of road casualty figures from the Department of Transport for the whole of the UK show that 20 mph limits in towns and cities are urgently needed, Wales Green Party lead euro candidate Jake Griffiths said today.

The Green Party recognised long before other political parties the very serious threat posed by climate change. Alongside that Greens have pointed to the increasingly urgent need to ensure energy security.

Wales Green Party Euro candidate John Matthews today called for the Welsh Assembly Government to invest in energy saving measures and renewable energy rather than the dash for coal suggested by Peter Hain.

Wales Green Party candidates (Jake Griffiths, Ann Were and John Matthews) for the 2009 elections are going to attend and give their support to the No New M4! - The Big CALM Protest at the Welsh Assembly.

Wales Green Party is announcing its 4 list candidates for the European Elections which are due to be held in June 2009. The UK Greens already have 2 Members of the European Parliament in England, first elected in 1999 and re-elected in 2004, for London and South East regions.

The leader of the Wales Green Party, Leila Kiersch congratulated Dr Caroline Lucas in becoming the first leader of the England and Wales Green Party at the annual conference today in London.

Wales Green Party Principal Speaker Leila Kiersch has dismissed claims by the Taxpayers' Alliance that the UK is paying too much in resource and pollution taxes, and has slammed the government for failing to use tax revenue strategically to save people money on fuel and bills.

Make micro renewables and improved energy efficiency the corner stone of energy policy in Wales and abandon plans for any new nuclear power stations in Wales.

A list of our candidates in Wales for the 2008 Council Elections

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